1960s Diamonds 18 Karat White and Rose Gold Flower Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose and white gold, eagle head hallmark.
Vintage 1960s French Retro Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
1960s Diamonds 18 Karat White and Rose Gold Flower Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose and white gold, eagle head hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Yellow Sapphire Diamond 18k Gold Gadrooned Cocktail Ring
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
A striking vintage statement ring with a remarkably contemporary presence. Details: Period: 1980s Origin: France Style: Contemporary / 1980s Metal: 18k yellow gold Sapphire: 1.89 ca...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elegant 18K Gold Filigree Ring with Ruby and Diamonds
Located in Firenze, FI
Crafted from 18K solid gold and weighing 4.10 grams, this exquisite ring showcases masterful openwork craftsmanship. The design features a stunning combination of small and large gen...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Marchak Cabochon Emerald, Carved Ruby and Diamond Ring, French, circa 1950
By Marchak
Located in London, GB
Marked yellow gold, signed 'Marchak - Paris', French, circa 1950.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Cartier Vintage Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold 3.5 CTW
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Vintage Fashion Ring in 18k White Gold 3.5 CTW PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 142078 Listing Title: Cartier Vintage Fashion Ring in 18k White Gold 3.5 CTW Condition Description: Retai...
White Gold
Vintage Chaumet 1980s 18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Sapphire Ring
By Chaumet
Located in Miami, FL
Designer: Chaumet Origin: France Period: 1980s Material: 18K Yellow Gold Stone: Cabochon Sapphire, approx. 0.35 carat Weight: 9.50 grams Ring Size: 6 Hallmarks: CHAUMET Paris, Serial...
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Pink and Green Tourmaline Yellow Gold Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Pink And Green Tourmaline Ring by Chanel. With 2 Round Amethyst stones 3.5mm 1 Round Pink Tourmaline stone 4mm 2 Round Green Tourmaline stones 3.5mm Details: Ring S...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
2.20ct Eternity Brilliant Cut Diamonds White Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
(total) • Colour: I / J • Clarity: VS/SI Condition: Very Good Hallmarks: French – Eagle’s head Comments: This lovely eternity ring is fully made in 18kt white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier White Gold Diamond Juste Un Clou Ring Size 50 B4092700
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stylish 18k white gold Cartier diamond ring from the Juste Un Clou collection. The ring is in the style of a nail and has 22 round brilliant cut pave diamonds set in the head and t...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
This exquisite cocktail ring is crafted in 18K yellow gold (750‰) and showcases a beautifully faceted oval sapphire of approximately 1.20 carats at its center. The central gem is fra...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Antique Goddess Cameo Agate Gold Gentleman Horn Ring
Located in Munich, Bavaria
An oval cameo carved out of sardonyx depicts an antique mythological female bust in profile. The cameo has been executed in the 1st half of the 18th century and mounted in 18K gold. ...
Agate, 18k Gold
Modern Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Knot Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Louis Vuitton 18k Yellow Gold Emprente Trunk Ring
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The special order vintage 18k gold ring takes timeless creation to a new level of sophistication and charm. Made from the finest materials that you would expect from the Louis Vuitto...
Yellow Gold
Vintage Cocktail Ring with Amethyst and Gold Accents, 1960s
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Step into the vibrant elegance of the 1960s with this stunning vintage cocktail ring. Crafted from 18K yellow and white gold (750‰), this bold statement piece showcases a captivating...
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold
CHANEL Ultra Ring, 18K White Gold & Black Ceramic, 0.22ct Diamonds
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
CHANEL Ultra ring in 18k white gold, black ceramic, and diamonds. Original price: 5,950 €. Condition: excellent. Size: 56. Width: 7 mm. Diamond weight: 0.22 carats. Total weight: 11....
Diamond, White Gold
$7,950Sale Price|20% Off
Engagement Ring Ruby Diamonds White Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
Introduce a touch of timeless beauty and dazzling sparkle to your marriage proposal with this magnificent 18-carat white gold engagement ring. Showcasing a 2.06 carat oval ruby, care...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Baume Creation Pink Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Flower Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Baume creation - Unique piece. Ring in 18 karat white and yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Cartier Yellow Gold Small Model Juste Un Clou Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Yellow Gold Small Model Juste Un Clou Ring PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 157412 Listing Title: Cartier Yellow Gold Small Model Juste Un Clou Ring Condition Description: Since Louis-F...
Antique 1.36 Carat Diamond and White Gold Engagement Ring, circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive diamond cluster ring antique is struck with the French hallmarks to the outer surface of the shank, incorporating the maker's mark, the 18k gold mark (eagle's head) a...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Colombian 6.20ct emerald minor oil ring in 18 karat gold
Located in PARIS, FR
Colombian 6.20ct emerald minor oil ring in 18 karat gold. Vintage ring set with a 6.20 carat faceted octagonal cut emerald.
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
This elegant vintage cocktail ring features a deep blue natural sapphire at the center, framed by an impressive combination of brilliant-cut and baguette diamonds arranged in a sweep...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
CHANEL Ultra Ring, 18K White Gold & Black Ceramic, 0.22ct Diamonds
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
CHANEL Ultra ring in 18k white gold, black ceramic, and diamonds. Original price: 5,950 €. Condition: excellent. Size: 58. Width: 7 mm. Diamond weight: 0.22 carats. Total weight: 10....
Diamond, White Gold
1910s Diamond and White Gold Platinum Set Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The plain ring shank is hallmarked to the outer surface with the French marks for 18k gold eagle's head and platinum dog's head.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1.91 Carat Aquamarine and 1.63 Carat Diamond Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The outer surface of the ring shank bears the French hallmarks for 18k gold (eagle's head) and a lozenge shaped makers mark.
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Marquise Diamond with French-Cut Ruby Halo and Diamond Border Ring
Located in New York, NY
Marquise Diamond with French-Cut Ruby Halo and Diamond Ring Description: This ring is crafted in solid 14k white gold and features a vintage-inspired marquise design.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
French Retro 1.14 Carat GIA Old Mine Cut Diamond & Ruby Tank Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Retro 1.14 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond & Ruby Tank Ring composed of 18k yellow gold and platinum.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Cartier Diamond Gold Stackable Trinity Band Ring Set
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A French made Cartier original, these bands are of the highest quality make. One in each color of 18K gold, rose white and yellow, the white gold band is studded with diamonds. Signe...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Double Pave Diamond Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Double Pave Diamond Band Ring by Cartier. With 60 round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity, E color total weight approximately 2.50ctw Measurements: Weight: 9.8 grams...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Tourbillon Diamonds Ring in 18k Yellow Gold by MARIANNE CANARELLI
Located in Geneve, CH
Tourbillon Diamonds Ring in 18k Yellow Gold by MARIANNE CANARELLI. Dimensions: Available upon request.
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
18K Yellow Gold Tourmaline and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
This striking woman’s cocktail ring is crafted in warm 18K yellow gold (750‰) and crowned with a vibrant oval-cut pink tourmaline of approximately 3.00 carats. The gemstone is elegan...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
Ruby Ring 2.36 K in 18K White Gold, Diamonds
Located in Paris, FR
carat gold French work Gross weight: 4.8g
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Vintage Cartier 18 Karat Tri-Color Gold Trinity Spinner Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Cartier Trinity Spinner Ring 18k Yellow and White Gold, Rose Gold Signed and numbered and made in 1990 and in original Cartier box.
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Pasha Diamond Tourmaline Aquamarine White Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
This stunning Cartier Pasha ring, crafted in luxurious 18k white gold, showcases an exquisite array of gemstones, including diamond, tourmaline, iolite, green tourmaline, aquamarine,...
Amethyst, Tourmaline, Aquamarine, Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier White Gold Diamond Juste un Clou Ring Size 51 B4092700
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k white gold diamond ring by Cartier from the Juste un Clou collection. The ring is in the style of a nail and has 22 round brilliant cut diamonds set in the head and tip with a...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Philippine Ring Chrysoprase Diamonds 18K Gold Vintage
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in München, DE
DETAILS Designer Van Cleef & Arpels Origin France Period / Year Vintage Material 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones Natural Chrysoprase Natural Brilliant-Cut Diamonds, approximately...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s 18k Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Dome Ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
1970s 18k yellow gold sapphire and diamond ring — a bold, sculptural cocktail ring with a richly saturated faceted sapphire set at the center and six brilliant diamonds arrayed acros...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hermès 18ct Rose Gold Chaine d'Ancre Enchainee Small Ring
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès 18ct Rose Gold Chaine d'Ancre Enchainee Small Ring Product Details Xupes Ref: J1652 Brand: Hermès Model: Chaine d'Ancre Type: Ring RRP: £2,190 Accompanied By: Hermès Box, Ce...
Rose Gold
BOUCHERON 18K Gold & Platinum 3.35ct Diamond Vintage Cocktail Ring, 1960s
By Boucheron
Located in PARIS, FR
Exceptional Boucheron ring crafted in 18-karat yellow gold and platinum, dating from the 1960s, centering an outstanding 1.55-carat Old European-cut diamond, graded H color and VS1 c...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Mine Diamond White Gold Ring Solitaire
Located in Firenze, FI
This is a stunning and dramatic Antique Art Deco Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring in White Gold with a gorgeous central 0.90 Carat Old Mine Diamond . The central Diamond surrounded by 12 s...
Diamond, White Gold
Modern Second Hand Aquamarine 18 Karat White Gold Marquise Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold. Understated and elegant, this second-hand ring is set with a navette-cut aquamarine secured by four prongs.
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Piaget Magic Reflection Diamond Flexible White Gold Ring
By Piaget
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Flexible Magic Ring by Piaget. With 38 Round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity, G color total weight approximately 1ct. Details: Ring Size: European 53, US ...
Diamond, White Gold
Résille Précieuse, diamond, 18k yellow gold band ring
By Atelier Molinari
Located in Paris, FR
Our intricate hand pierced 18k gold lace featuring a set of matching white diamonds. Designed as a band ring to dress a larger part of the finger, its airy designs keeps it delicate ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18K White Gold Lakarda Wrap Panthere Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A stunning Cartier 18k white gold Lakarda Panthere ring from the Panthere de Cartier collection. The wrap around style ring comprises of a panther motif with emerald eyes, an onyx no...
Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier 5 Row Pave Diamond Yellow Gold Band Ring Box Certificate
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous Cartier 5-row wide band ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and pave-set with brilliant-cut round D-E-F VVS1-VVS2 diamonds weighing an estimated 2.0 carats.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Coral Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. A charming antique ring in yellow gold, its band is engraved with floral motifs on either side of the opening and the head is adorned with a cameo on co...
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 18K White Gold Sapphire cabochon and Diamond Ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Elegant Art Deco ring crafted in 18-karat white gold, featuring a striking composition of blue sapphires and diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Trapezoid cut blue topaz 18k gold cocktail ring
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Ring 18K Yellow Gold with Trapezoid Shape Blue Topaz 12ct Total Weight 35 gr. Size Ring with adaptor starting Europe size 52 PRADERA is a second generation of a family run busines...
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern Diamond 18 Karat Yellow White Gold Interlaced Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow and white gold. A fine two-gold ring featuring two ribbon-like links, partially decorated in white gold and set with 2 small diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Cartier Paris Nouvelle Vague Diamond Yellow Gold Fan Ring Box Papers
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Cartier Fan ring from the chic Paris Nouvelle Vague collection is crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with D-F VVS1-VVS2 brilliant-cut round diamonds.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18 Karat Rose Gold, Amethyst, Turquoise and Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in Zurich, CH
Cartier "Les Délices de Goa" Amethyst, Turquoise and Diamond Ring, 2003. This stunning ring is a beautiful piece from Cartier's "Les Délices de Goa" collection—a stunning ring featu...
Amethyst, Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Art Deco Cultured Pearl and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage French 0.52 carat diamond and cultured pearl, 18 karat white gold and platinum set cocktail ring; part of our vintage jewelry collections.
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
HRD Certified White Gold Cocktail Ring with Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The HRD Certified White Gold Cocktail Ring with Diamonds is a radiant statement piece that exudes sophistication and charm. Crafted from 18kt white gold, this ring boasts a luxurious...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,613Sale Price|20% Off
Engagement Ring with Yellow Sapphire and Diamonds Rose Gold
Located in Vannes, FR
Rose Gold 18 carats Engagement Ring with Yellow Sapphire and Diamonds Rose gold engagement ring topped with a radiant-cut yellow sapphire weighing 0.43 carats.
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Dinh Van Cube White Gold Ring with Natural Diamond
By Jean Dinh Van
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
Dinh Van size 52 The Dinh Van Cube Ring in 18-karat white gold is a sleek and modern creation that embodies the minimalist elegance for which the iconic French jeweler is known.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
18 Karat White Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring White gold ring with a stunning emerald center and a unique pattern of the side diamonds. Center Emerald stone is 4.95 ct. Set with qual...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Boucheron Serpent Bohème Ring yellow-gold paved with diamonds
By Boucheron
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This Boucheron Serpent Bohème Ring, paved with diamonds, is created from 18 karats yellow gold in the Paris workshops of the Maison Boucheron. In the snake’s head, 32 brilliant-cut d...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
An 18 carat gold ring with diamond and sapphire
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat yellow gold ring, with a gold oval on top. A stretched, twelve point star in the center, set with a brilliant cut diamond in the heart surrounded by callibré cut sapphire...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPLES 1970s Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Ring, 1.80ct
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in PARIS, FR
Van Cleef & Arpels ring in yellow gold, sapphires, and diamonds, featuring an elegant crossed band in yellow gold, set at each end with two magnificent pear-shaped sapphires weig...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yves Saint Laurent K18 Gold Ruby Sapphire Emerald Band Ring
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in 台東区, JP
A refined band ring by Yves Saint Laurent, crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and accented with vibrant rubies, sapphires, and emeralds.
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Aldebert Contemporary Ruby Diamonds Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
It is a very attractive ring to wear every day. Weight: 6.8 gr Circa: Modern Metal: 18kt Yellow Gold Stones: Diamonds • Cut: Round and Rectangular Cut • Total carat weight: 0....
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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