Antique Art Deco 14K Gold and Platinum Diamond Ruby Sapphire Bar Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Gold and Platinum Diamond Ruby Sapphire Bar Ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
14k Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire & Diamond Domed Bar Set Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 8.51 Grams Ring Size: 6.0 (Fitted on a finger, please contact us prior to purchase for sizing inquiries.)
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold Gradient Channel Set Tsavorite Baguette Linear Bar Ring
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat gold gradient tsavorite baguette linear bar ring.
Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
18K Yellow Gold 5.50ct Diamond Bar-Set Eternity Band Ring MF25-122325
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
High in diamond presence, yet refined in its execution. This ring is rendered in 18K yellow gold, carrying 5.5 carats of princess-cut diamonds set in a clean bar setting.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.15 Carat Natural Diamond Bar Ring G SI 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
0.15 Carat Natural Diamond Bar Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Ring 0.15CT G-H SI 14K White Gold, Pave style, 2.6 gra...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
TJD 0.05 Carat Natural Diamond Parallel Bar Ring in 14K Rose Gold
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Natural diamond minimalist ring crafted in 14K rose gold, designed with a refined parallel bar silhouette for modern architectural elegance.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Baguette Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Eternity Bar Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Baguette Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Eternity Bar Ring is a stunning piece crafted with natural baguette diamonds set in 14K yellow and white gold.
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$338Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K Gold filled Signet Bar ring with 0.04 Carat Natural Diamond
Located in Bangkholem , Bangkok Thailand
Elevate your style and make a statement with a piece that exudes sophistication and luxury. This isn't just a ring; it's a work of art meticulously crafted to adorn your hand with gr...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold-filled
.75ct Round Diamonds Channel Bar Ring 14kt*
Located in New York, NY
Channel Set Flat Band. .75ct. Natural round cut brilliant diamond Durable Built. Vs-2 clarity H color. 14kt white gold. 5.9 Grams Overall ring: 4mm diameter Depth: 3mm Curren...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Bar Baguette Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Statement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Embrace elegance with the Bar Baguette Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Statement Ring, crafted from luxurious 14K Gold in your choice of Yellow Gold or White Gold.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.10 CTW Diamond Bar Ring in 14K Gold, SI1+ Vertical Pavé Band
Located in New York, NY
Sleek and modern, this 14K solid gold diamond bar ring features a vertical pavé design that adds a clean, contemporary touch to any jewelry collection.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Lagos Sterling Silver & 18k Yellow Gold Station Caviar High Bar Band Ring
By Lagos
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Sterling Silver - 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 10.9 Grams Ring Size: 6.0 (Fitted on a finger, please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 9.7mm (0.38...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Open Baguette 14K (or 18k upon request) Gold Split Bar Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Open Baguette 14K Gold Split Bar Diamond Ring. Crafted with precision, this ring features natural, conflict-free diamonds set in your choice of 14k Its sophisticated design and brill...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Gold
14k White Gold Diamond Matte Bar w/ Polished Finish Wrap Style Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k White Gold Weight: 5.67 Grams Ring Size: 6.0 (Fitted on a finger.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$940Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Gold baguette diamond two bar cuff ring Diamond Baguette 5x2 mm
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
DON'T HESITATE TO ASK FOR ADDITIONAL DISCOUNTS ON TOP OF THE CURRENT DISCOUNT *** Details *** - Gold :- 18k Solid Gold - Gold Color :- Rose Gold / Yellow Gold / White Gold (WRITE A ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$854Sale Price / item|20% Off
14K Gold baguette diamond two bar cuff ring Diamond Baguette 5x2 mm
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
DON'T HESITATE TO ASK FOR ADDITIONAL DISCOUNTS ON TOP OF THE CURRENT DISCOUNT *** Details *** - Gold:- 14k Solid Gold - Gold Color:- Rose Gold / Yellow Gold / White Gold (WRITE A ME...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold 1.0ctw Channel Bar Set Diamond Vertical 3 Row Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (27) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Channel Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 1.0ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 5.2 Grams ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k White Gold 3.1ctw Bar Channel Set Emerald Cut Pink Tourmaline & Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Tourmaline - Emerald Cut - Channel Set - Incredible Clean Pink Color - 8.4x7.15mm - 2.50ct (approx.) (12) Natural Genuine Diamonds - 8Round Brillian...
Diamond, Tourmaline, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Graduated Pear SI/H Natural Diamond Bar Shape Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Graduated Pear SI/H Natural Diamond Bar Shape Ring 18 Karat White Gold features four pear shape diamonds set in a graduated form making a bar on the ring.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.15 Carat Natural Diamond Bar Ring Band G SI 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
0.15 Carat Natural Diamond Bar Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Ring 0.15CT G-H SI 14K White Gold, Pave style, 1.8 gra...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Certified SI/H Diamond Triple Flower Bar Wedding Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Certified SI/H Diamond Triple Flower Bar Wedding Ring 18 Karat White Gold features marquise cut diamonds making four petal flower.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.25cttw Bar Set Round Cut Diamond Wedding Band Ring 14k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Brilliant in every way, this diamond band ring features sparkling round brilliant cut natural diamonds in bar setting. Total diamond weight: 0.25 carat. Diamond quality: H-I color an...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Bar Ring with 0.32 Carat Round Diamonds in Gold Size 7.5
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Crafted with attention to proportion and finish, this piece is ideal for collectors and clients seeking a minimal yet sophisticated diamond ring. Metal: Gold Gemstones: Round brilli...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
David Yurman Barrel Maritime Ring 18k Yellow Gold Cable Bar 13.8g ~sz 10.5
By David Yurman
Located in Northbrook, IL
Crafted from 18k yellow gold, the ring exudes luxury and sophistication.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Solid Gold Thin Flat Bar Ring Diamond Line Band Stacking Flat Band Ring Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Gold Thin Flat Bar Ring Diamond Line Band Stacking Flat Band Ring Gift Total Carat: 0.02 ct Length : 18.00mm Width : 2.60mm Height : 2.50mm A P P R O X T I M E All items...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Bead Bar Station Stack Ring, 14K Yellow Gold Stacking Stackable Band, LR4909
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Austin, TX
This bright 14k yellow gold beaded station band provides classic yet modern look! Add a touch of style to any outfit, and pair easily with formal wear. Wear it alone, build your own...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Ruby Burnished Bar Ring, .51 tcw, Size 7.25
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Ruby Red -- brilliant, happy, and unexpectedly cool! Faye Kim's 18k Gold Ruby Burnished Bar Ring can be worn alone or stacked with other bands to bring life to everyday contemporary...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
18k Yellow Gold 3.47ctw Oval Bar Set Ruby & Diamond Wide Domed Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s):-- (13) Natural Genuine Rubies - Oval Cut - Bar Channel Set - Gorgeous Red Color - Most Likely Burma Origin - 3.32ctw (exact - stamped) (16) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Ro...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold 2.63ctw Square Step Sapphire 5 Stone Channel Bar Set Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (5) Natural Genuine Sapphires- Square Step Cut - Channel Bar Set - Dark Blue - 2.63ctw (exact) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 4.42 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 (Fitte...
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Gold GIA 1.09ct F VVS2 Emerald Cut Channel Bar Set Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Emerald Cut - Channel Bar Set - F Color - VVS2 Clarity - 1.09ct (exact - certified) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info *...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18k Yellow Gold 3 Square Cut Bar Channel Set Iolite Substantial Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (3) Natural Genuine Iolites - Square Step Cut - Channel Bar Set - Purplish Blue Color - 7mm (approx.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 12.20 Grams Ring Size: 5....
Iolite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angara Natural Bar-Set Solitaire Round Tanzanite Bypass Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: Exuding simple elegance in 14k white gold, this solitaire ring features a round bluish violet tanzanite in a striking bar setting.
Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold
Angara Natural Bar-Set Solitaire Round 1.12ct Aquamarine Bypass Ring in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: Exuding simple elegance in 14k white gold, this solitaire ring features an icy blue aquamarine in a striking bar setting.
Aquamarine, Gold, 14k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Natural Ruby Channel Set Bar Ring, .51 tcw
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Natural Ruby Channel Set Bar Ring features an array of perfectly matched calibre-cut rubies, channel set within her signature green gold borders.
Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold 0.85ctw Diamond Channel Bar 5 Stone Wedding Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 4.73 Grams Ring Size: 5.25 (Fitted on a finger.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Green Pink Watermelon Bi-Color Tourmaline Linear Bar Ring
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat yellow gold green pink watermelon bi-color tourmaline linear bar band ring Add something special to your jewellery box with the unique watermelon tourmaline bar ring.
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Meira T 14k White Gold .30ctw Micro Pave Diamond 3 Row Curved Bar Ring
By Meira T
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (54) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Micro Pave Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 0.30ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 14k White Gold Total Weight: 1...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Angara Natural Bar-Set Solitaire Round Ruby Bypass Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: Exuding simple elegance in 14k white gold, this solitaire ring features a round ruby in a striking bar setting.
Ruby, Gold
Angara Natural Bar-Set Solitaire Round Amethyst Bypass Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: Exuding simple elegance in 14k white gold, this solitaire ring features a round amethyst in a striking bar setting.
Amethyst, Gold
Angara Natural Bar-Set Solitaire Round Peridot Bypass Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: Exuding simple elegance in 14k white gold, this solitaire ring features a round peridot in a striking bar setting.
Peridot, Gold
0.30 CTW Diamond 3-Row Bar Ring in 14K Gold, SI+ Mixed-Cut Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Bold yet refined, this 14K gold diamond bar ring showcases a striking three-row design featuring a combination of round and baguette natural diamonds for added dimension and brillian...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Angara Natural Bar-Set Solitaire Round Sapphire Bypass Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The glistening shank embraces the sapphire with its graceful bypassing ends. This bar set sapphire ring is a beauty in 14k white gold.
Blue Sapphire, Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Step Cut Multicolour Gemstones Linear Rainbow Bar Band Ring
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
14 karat yellow gold step cut multicolour gemstones linear rainbow bar band ring Add something special to your jewellery box with the Multicolour Rainbow linear Bar ring.
Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Blue Topaz, Rhodolite, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
18k Yellow Gold 7mm 3 Square Step Cut Channel Bar Citrine Substantial Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 12.51 Grams Ring Size: 5.5 (Fitted on a finger.
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angara Natural Bar-Set Solitaire Round Swiss Blue Topaz Bypass Ring in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: Exuding simple elegance in 14k yellow gold, this solitaire ring features a round blue topaz in a striking bar setting.
Blue Topaz, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 14K Art Deco 0.18tcw Diamond Bar Signet Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A vintage 14K gold diamond band showcasing classic Art Deco geometry, set with two horizontal diamond bars framed in fine milgrain detail.
Diamond, 14k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold 2-Row Prong Set Marquise Cut and Round Diamond Bar Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Diamonds: marquise and round cut = 0.79cttw Color: G-H Clarity: SI1 Size: 7.0 Dimensions: the ring measures 6.65mm wide Weight: 3.7 grams
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
.50ct Natural Fancy Light Yellow Diamonds Ring Channel Bar 14kt*
Located in New York, NY
3 Band / Channel Bar. .50ct. Natural round cut brilliant diamond Channel Set ring.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond Bar 14K Yellow Band Solid Wedding Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Gold Diamond Ring Bar 14K Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Band Solid Wedding Ring Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New with tags: A brand-new, unused...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s 0.57 Carat Bar Set Diamonds Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k yellow gold featuring bar-set Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.57 carat. Circa 1980s Size 6 3/4, resizable
Diamond, 14k Gold
Circa 1960s Retro 8.7 Carat Citrine and Diamond Bar Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Addison, TX
Circa: 1960s Metal Type: 14 karat yellow gold, with a strong rosy hue Size: US 6.5 Weight: 14.4g Diamond Details: Cut: Round Carat: 0.50 carat total weight Color: G Clarity: VS-SI ...
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold 1.80ctw 5 Large Round Diamond Bar Channel Set Wedding Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (5) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Channel Set - G/H Color - VS1-SI1 Clarity Total Carat Weight: 1.80 (approx.) Material: Solid 14K White Gold Weight...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Angara Natural Bar-Set Solitaire Round Fire Opal Bypass Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: Exuding refined elegance, this 14k white gold solitaire ring showcases a round fire opal in a bar setting.
Fire Opal, Gold
Baguette Blue Sapphire Bar Set Band Ring Gift for Her in 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Baguette Blue Sapphire Bar Set Band Ring Gift for Her in 18K Gold featuring natural blue sapphire of 1.12 carats.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Milgrain Bar Bezel Diamond Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 17 round cut = 0.55cttw Color: G Clarity: SI2 Ring size: 6.75 (please allow two additional shipping days for sizing requests) Weigh...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 0.9 Carat Channel Bar Baguette & Round Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
With 18K gold purity, this ring is designed to last and be cherished for generations.
Diamond, White Gold
$218Sale Price|55% Off
Versace Gold Colour Greca Long Bar Women's Ring in IT 13 Brand new in Box
By Versace
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
The Versace Gold Greca Bar Women's Ring showcases a radiant gold-tone finish that exudes opulence and glamour.
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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