Vintage Egyptian Wide Gold Band Sz 5.5 Ring Hieroglyphic Figural Motifs Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Metal & Hallmark: 14k & 18k yellow gold. The ring is not hallmarked though it has tested positive for 14k & 18k (the inner band with applied motifs tested for 14k, the ou...
Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Solid Gold Emerald Ring Made in Italy, Eternity Emerald Gold Band
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
Introducing our exquisite Eternity Emerald Band, meticulously crafted in Italy from solid 18K gold.
Emerald, 18k Gold
Cartier LOVE Classic 18k White Gold Band Ring Size 5.5 EU 51
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection: LOVE Material: 18k White Gold Ring Size: 5.5 / EU 51 Band Width: 5.5 mm Weight: 7.6 grams Hallmarks: Stamped Cartier 750 51 1996 G61970 Includes: Cartier b...
18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Curved 18k Yellow Gold Band Ring Size 7.5
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Designer: Elsa Peretti Style: Curved Band Ring Material: 18k Yellow Gold Design: Polished band with a subtle curved V-shaped front Band Width: Approximately 3 mm Ring Size: US 7.5 We...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Double X Crossover 18k Yellow Gold Band Ring Size 5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Style: Double X Crossover Band Ring Material: 18k Yellow Gold Top Measurements: Approximately 21.6 mm across × 8.9 mm wide × 5.1 mm high Ring Size: US 5 Weight: 9.0 grams Hallmarks: ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier LOVE 18k Pink Gold Band Ring Size US 4.5 EU 49
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection/Style: LOVE Band Ring Material: 18k pink gold Hallmarks: Cartier 750 49 MB2616 Design: Iconic LOVE collection screw motif Measurements: Band approximat...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Geometric Faceted Style 14 Karat White Gold Band, 3.0mm Wide, Size 7
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This ring is made of 14 karat white gold with a high polish finish. The ring has a unique faceted style across the entire band, giving it a geometrical feel.
14k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Puff Dome 18k Yellow Gold Band Ring Size 5.75 EU 51
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Style: Puff Dome Band Ring Material: 18k Yellow Gold Top Measurements: Approximately 21.1 mm across × 12.4 mm wide Ring Size: US 5.75 / EU 51 Weight: 10.9 grams Hallma...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pink Sapphire Diamond Gold Band Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A simple yet stylish gold band featuring fine pink sapphires and diamonds!
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Perlee Diamond 18k White Gold Band 3-Row Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Van Cleef & Arpels band features a beaded border design crafted in 18k white gold and set with 3 rows of round brilliant D-E-F VVS1-VVS2 diamonds weighing an estim...
Diamond, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Two Row Diamond Half Circle 18K Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in University Place, WA
A beautifully crafted vintage diamond band from Tiffany & Co., set in solid 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Coral Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Band Ring Size 5 EU 49
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Style: Coral & Diamond Band Ring Material: 18k yellow gold Hallmarks: Cartier 750 49 128369 Gemstones: Coral and diamonds Diamonds: Approximately 0.06 carats total wei...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Solid 14k White Gold Band Natural Aquamarine Gemstone Half Eternity Ring Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
Details:- Item Code :- RIMJ-1013 Material - 14K Solid White Gold Gemstone Weight - 1.60 Carat Gross Weight - 2.95 Grams Net Weight - 2.63 Grams Ring Size - 7 US Design & Setting...
Aquamarine, 14k Gold, White Gold
Men's High Polish 14 Karat Yellow Gold Band, Flush Set Diamonds, 0.61ctw
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This men's band is crafted in 14 karat yellow gold with a beautiful high polish finish.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Band, Black Enamel Detailing, Single-Cut Round Diamonds
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This band was crafted in 14 karat yellow gold with black enamel striping for added detail around the ring.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
By Designer Rosior 19.2k White and Yellow Gold Band Ring, Circa 1990
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
A bold expression of contemporary Portuguese jewelry design, this sculptural ring is handcrafted by Rosior in Portugal in rare 19.2-karat gold, the traditional Portuguese gold standa...
Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage EFFY Designer Diamond ‘Moi et Toi’ Crossover Bypass Gold Band Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage EFFY Designer 'Toi et Moi' Diamond Crossover Bypass Gold Ring. Hand set with 1.10tcw Baguette and Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds. Hand crafted 14K White Gold ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 K yellow Gold Band Ring Onyx Coral Diamond by Péclard Zurich
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Attractive, sporty band ring in the typical Péclard Zurich Switzerland style, made in solid 18 K yellow Gold.
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chaya Jewellery 0.91ct E-F VS Diamond 18k White Gold Band Ring
Located in Zurich, CH
The design features three rows of precision-set round brilliant diamonds that span the top half of the band, offering the high-impact brilliance of a pave setting while maintaining a...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Contemporary Baguette Cut Aquamarine & Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold Band
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Crafted in 18K yellow gold, this delicate ring features a baguette-cut aquamarine center stone flanked by sparkling pavé diamonds along the entire band.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Solid 14k Yellow Gold Band Natural Pink Sapphire Gemstone Eternity Ring Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
This item is an Emerald-Cut Pink Sapphire Full Eternity Band. Details:- Item Code:- RIMJ-1041 Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold Gross Weight - 4.80 Grams Net Weight - 3.79 Grams Gems...
Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Band Ring with 3 Baguette & 10 Round Natural Diamonds
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
18K yellow gold diamond ring with 10 round natural diamonds weighing 0.14 carat total and 3 baguette natural diamonds weighing 0.29 carat total. Finger size is 6.5 and can be resi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified Cushion cut Natural Yellow Diamond White Diamond 18K Gold Band ring
By HYT Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Accented with round-cut cut brilliant white diamonds, the design creates a striking play of contrast and sparkle. Crafted in 18K gold, the band embodies the elegance of an eternity-s...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
5 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Eternity Band. Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Band VS 4.65
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Yellow Diamonds Center Yellow Diamond Weight: 5.00 carats total Center Yellow Diamond Cut: Cushion Cut Center Yellow Diamond Clarity: VS Stone Setting...
Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
0.75ctw Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Band Ring, Ring Size 6.5, Stackable Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
This timeless band ring is crafted with 18k yellow gold and features a stunning display of marquise-cut diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 14K Gold Band, H. to M. July 14- 1909, Size 5.25
Located in Upland, CA
About This Ring: This antique gold chunky band features an elegant inscription of "H. to M.
14k Gold
Modern Boodles and Dunthorne Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Band
By Boodles and Dunthorne
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This beautiful boodles cluster ring holds a 1.97 carat sapphire and a total of 1 carat worth of diamonds. The ring is modelled in 18 carat white gold. This ring does come in the orig...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Vintage 14k White Gold Band Ring with 12 Princess Cut Diamonds
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage 14k white gold ring features twelve princess cut diamonds set in a clean, modern design. Crafted in the 1970s, its geometric style and subtle sparkle reflect the underst...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18KT Yellow Gold Band Ring Cabochon Sapphire Emerald Ruby Made in Italy
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
This band ring is divided along its surface into ten concave parts.
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
Classic 14kt Gold Band Semi Domed High Shine*
Located in New York, NY
High Shine, Classic Semi Dome Band Gold, plain & simple. 9mm Wide Gold Band.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Etoile Round Brilliant Diamond Heart Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The icy white diamonds offer the perfect amount of sparkle, while the simple yet stunning modern design creates a minimalist elegance. This pretty band ring features a high polished...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Turquoise and 18 Carat Gold Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This glossy 18ct gold band holds a beautifully bright natural turquoise cabochon stones.
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
Square Princess Cut Green Emerald & Diamond Channel Half Eternity 14KW Gold Band
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Fabulous square emeralds and dazzling diamonds alternatively adorn this channel set half eternity band. The green emeralds and white diamonds exude a stunning contrast. 14K White Gol...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Oval Cut Ruby 9 Karat White Gold Band Ring Handcrafted in Italy
By Botta gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
Very stylish modern band ring crafted in 9k white gold featuring at the centre a oval cut natural ruby weighing 0.60 ctw.
Ruby, 9k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 5-Stone Ruby and Diamond Gold Band Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely crafted Five Stone Ruby and Diamond Band Ring. Centering securely nestled 5 Rubies, weighing approx. 2.87tcw with Diamonds on shank, approx. 0.82tcw.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$609Sale Price / item|26% Off
Moissanite twig wedding 14k gold band
Located in Istanbul, TR
Floral wedding band. Unique Promise Branch band Ring. Metal: 14k gold Weight: 1.8 gr depends from size.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
White Dark Brown Champagne Diamonds Pave 18K White Gold Band Statement Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Discover the allure of our exquisite band ring, a testament to modern elegance and craftsmanship.
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Round Brilliant Cut Green Diamond and White Diamond 18K Gold Band Ring
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Stylish Band ring with a beautiful line of Rare Green diamonds styled with white diamonds, made in 18 K Gold Round Brilliant Cut Green Diamonds - 0.10 cts Round Brilliant Cut White ...
White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
18kt Yellow Gold Band Ring 0.31 Ct White Diamond Made in Italy
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
This ring is an evolution of the ancient rings of the Middle Ages. It is basically composed of two parts: one adherent to the finger and the other more distant divided into 10 concav...
White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Band Ring with 1.59ct Natural Diamond, Classic Design, Italy
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Discover the refined elegance of this 18K white gold ring, a piece of extraordinary beauty designed for those who appreciate classic and sophisticated style.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Channel-Set 4 MM Square Rainbow Gemstones Eternity Gold Band Pride Ring
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
14k gold channel-set 4 mm square rainbow gemstones eternity band pride ring.
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, Rhodolite, Yellow Gold, ...
18kt Yellow and White Gold Band Ring with 1.57ct Diamonds, Italy 1990
Located in Marcianise, IT
The diamonds are meticulously arranged across the band, highlighting the harmonious blend of yellow and white gold while ensuring maximum sparkle and sophistication.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Round Brilliant Cut Orange Diamond and White Diamond 18K Gold Band Ring
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Stylish Band ring with a beautiful line of Rare Natural Orange diamonds styled with white diamonds, made in 18 K Gold Round Brilliant Cut Yellow Diamonds - 0.17 cts Round Brilliant ...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Round Brilliant Cut Yellow Diamond and White Diamond 18K Gold Band Ring
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Stylish Band ring with a beautiful line of Rare Natural Yellow diamonds styled with white diamonds, made in 18 K Gold Round Brilliant Cut Yellow Diamonds - 0.13 cts Round Brilliant ...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
$1,456Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style Handcrafted White Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Band "Flower" Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Alex Jona White Diamond Red Enamel 18 Karat Rose Gold Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat rose gold ring band set with white diamonds total carat 0.09 and red enamel.
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Yianni Creations Aquamarine Diamond Fine Silver and 24 Karat Gold Band Ring
By Yianni Creations
Located in Astoria, NY
Liquid edges all the way around are decorated with a thick overlay of 3.5 microns of 24 Karat Yellow Gold. The stunning band features a 1.10 Carat oval-shaped Aquamarine and a 0.03 C...
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow G...
Alex Jona White Diamond Black Enamel 18 Karat Rose Gold Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat rose gold ring band set with white diamonds total carat 0.09 and black enamel.
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Rose Gold
Alex Jona White Diamond White Enamel 18 Karat Rose Gold Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat rose gold ring band set with white diamonds total carat 0.09 and white enamel.
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Alex Jona White Diamond Pink Enamel 18 Karat Rose Gold Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat rose gold ring band set with white diamonds total carat 0.09 and pink enamel.
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Alex Jona Pink Tourmaline White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, designed and hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat gold flower ring band, featuring 2.00 carats of pink Tourmalines and 0.183 carats of white diamonds.
White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Turquoise and 9 Carat Gold Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This glossy 9ct gold band holds abeautifully bright turquoise cabochon stone.
Turquoise, Gold
0.50tcw 18K Natural Brilliant Round Cut Diamond Cluster Thick Gold Band Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Introducing an exquisite ladies' diamond ring showcasing a dazzling full diamond cluster with a total carat weight of half a carat. The brilliant round-cut diamonds radiate elegance ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona White Diamond Blue Enamel 18 Karat Rose Gold Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat rose gold ring band set with white diamonds total carat 0.09 and blue enamel.
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
5X3 MM Octagon Rainbow Gemstone Prong Set Eternity Gold Band Pride Ring
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
14 karat gold octagon multicolor rainbow gemstones prong set eternity band pride ring.
Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold, Gold
Oval Cut Ruby 9 Karat Rose Gold Band Ring Handcrafted in Italy
By Botta gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
Very stylish ring crafted in 9k rose gold featuring an oval cut natural ruby weighing 0.50 ctw. The dimension of the gemstone is 5x4 millimeters / 0.196x0.157 inches. Us finger size ...
Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,455Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style Handcrafted White Rose Cut Diamond Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
Diamond, White Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Emerald Diamond 18K Gold Band Ring by Meghna Jewels, Size 7, 2.96ct
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This band ring is crafted from 18-karat gold. It is hand set in 2.3 carats emerald & .66 carats diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
$909Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style Handcrafted White Rose Cut Diamond Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
Diamond, White Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
$1,456Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style Handcrafted White Rose Cut Diamond Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
Diamond, White Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
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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