Unavailable|$7,200
Golden Radiance – 20.94ct Yellow Beryl Ring with 0.38ct Diamonds in 18ky
Located in Miami, FL
Golden Radiance – 20.94ct Yellow Beryl Ring with 0.38ct Diamonds in a unique mounting of 18 k yellow gold .
Beryl, Diamond, Yellow Beryl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$6,456
Aquamarine and Green Beryl 18 Karat Gold Ring Handmade by Disa Allsopp
By Disa Allsopp
Located in London, GB
Three carat oval aquamarine and 6 carat green beryl double gemstone ring. Made in 18k yellow gold these stunning pastel coloured gemstones are in rub-over settings to frame each stone.
Aquamarine, Beryl, 18k Gold
Emerald Beryl Gems Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Colombian Carved Flower Ring
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Inspired by South American treasures, flower emeralds, a central beryl Aquamarine and twenty-one diamond brilliants embellish this stunning ring
Beryl, Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Saudade Signet Ring -18K Pink Gold, 1 Oval Cut Yellow Beryl Starting from Ct 0.7
By Prasi
Located in São Paulo, SP
Product Details Alloy: pink gold or white gold Setting: plain Stone: 1 oval cut yellow Beryl starting from ct 0.7 Important: the recipient of the order will be responsible for any i...
Beryl, Yellow Beryl, Gold, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$10,840
18K Emerald Beryl Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An oval cut emerald beryl gemstone is mounted in the center of the ring. Round brilliant and marquise cut diamonds accent the ring on both sides of the center gemstone. The ring has ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$12,100
18 carat Golden Beryl and White Diamond Cocktail Engagement Ring
By Rochfort Fine Jewellery
Located in Sydney, NSW
18 carat Golden Beryl and White Diamond Cocktail Engagement Ring “Lame Collection” natural Golden Beryl and diamond cocktail engagement ring, handcrafted in 18 carat yellow and whit...
Beryl, Diamond, 18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold, Yellow Beryl and White Diamond Large Flake Cocktail Ring
By Nadine Aysoy
Located in London, GB
This ring can be easily be re-sized to fit. An exquisite 18K yellow gold and yellow beryl diamond sun flake ring.
Beryl, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$7,800
Triple Golden Beryl Ring
By LFrank
Located in Venice, CA
This ring is a true statement piece. Three beautiful golden colored beryls, a marquis flanked by two emerald cut stones, sit in simple, 18k yellow gold prong settings on a simple gol...
18k Gold
Unavailable|$4,350
3.31 Carat Yellow Beryl Emerald Cut Sapphire Cluster Ring Natalie Barney
By Natalie Barney
Located in Crows Nest, NSW
The Beryl weighs 3.31 carats. Hand made in 9 Karat white gold.
Beryl, Sapphire, Yellow Beryl, 9k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$21,550
GIA certified natural beryl emerald ring
Located in Surfside, FL
GIA certified 4.11 carat natural beryl cushion cut clarity enhanced emerald ring with 0.42 carat in trapezoid cut diamonds (G-H Color, VS Clarity) in 18k white gold setting.
18k Gold, White Gold
Nadine Aysoy 18 Karat Yellow Gold Yellow Beryl and Pearl Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Nadine Aysoy
Located in London, GB
An exquisite 18K yellow gold, yellow beryl and South Sea yellow pearl diamond cocktail ring.
Beryl, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$9,885
Emerald Cut Golden Beryl Solitaire and Baguette Diamond Pyramid Ring
Located in METAIRIE, LA
Constructed completely of 14KT Yellow Gold in an Art Deco inspired pyramid design featuring a central 1.38 carat Emerald cut coveted Natural Golden Beryl at 7mm x 5.4mm securely set ...
Beryl, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Berca Original 1950s Yellow Beryl Champaigne Diamond Crown Shaped Cocktail Ring
By Berca Atelier
Located in Valenza, IT
One-of a-kind, Original 1950's, Natural Oval Yellow Beryl in a Champaigne Diamond Hand Inlaid Reconstituted Mother-of-Pearl, Crown Shaped 18 Carat Rose Gold Setting Awesome Cocktail ...
Beryl, Brown Diamond, Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Beryl, 18k Gold
Misui 18 Karat Gold Ring with 5.5 Carat Morganite and 2 Carat Golden Beryl
By Misui
Located in Barcelona, ES
Created by Estela Guitart for MISUI, this 5.5 carat Morganite and 2 carat Golden Beryl Klar ring explores the harmony of colour. Fine gold structures frame the gemstones and give the...
Beryl, Morganite, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$12,500
Donald Huber Green Beryl Diamond Petal Ring
By Donald Huber
Located in New York, NY
This Donald Huber Green Beryl Petal Diamond Ring features 2 faceted Green Beryl center stones totaling 7.40 carats and 1.23 carats of white diamonds in 18K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$35,340
18k white gold AGL certified, Natural Beryl Colombian Emerald diamond ring
Located in Surfside, FL
AGL certified, Natural Beryl Colombian Emerald, 24.87 carats center and 5.48 carats diamonds ring in 18k white gold.
White Gold, 18k Gold
Columbia Natural Beryl Emerald Insignificant Oil White Gold Diamond Ring 1.15ct
Located in New York, NY
The Rectangular cut split shank halo emerald ring is made of 18K white gold. The Rectangular cut emerald weighs 1.15 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$28,500
8.5 Carat GIA Cert Colombian Emerald Natural Beryl Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Columbian Diamond & Emerald Ring Center stone set in a yellow gold 18k diamond ring with numerous near-colorless round brilliants.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$74,300
Colombia Natural Beryl Emerald 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Ring, 1.97 Carat
Located in New York, NY
Comments: Set in a white metal ring with several round and baguette diamonds Mineral Type: Natural Beryl Variety: Emerald Measurements: Approx. 7.79 x 7.38 x 5.59 mm Shape: Rectangul...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$7,900
Carved White Steatite Scarab Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in London, GB
The designer/maker (SM) has used a two thousand year old carved White Steatite Scarab and protected it on either side with thick abstract Gold "Wings" thus creating a curious "other...
Beryl, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$2,590
9ct Yellow Gold Prasiolite & Diamond Ring
Located in Splitter's Creek, NSW
Something a little different! Large 14.53ct light bluish-green Prasiolite (green Beryl) Stone, eye clean, sugarloaf cabochon cut centreing 54 round brilliant cut Diamonds over over ...
Beryl, Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$9,103
Contemporary Mint Aquamarine Ring Diamond Gold Ring by Jochen Leën
By Jochen Leën
Located in Antwerp, BE
Aquamarine, rare mint color of 4,4 carat Diamonds : 4 x 0,05 carat total weight of 0,20 carat Unique object by Jochen Leën made out of eighteen carat white gold.
Aquamarine, Beryl, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$3,450
18 Carat White Gold Prasiolite and Diamond "Pear" Ring
Located in Splitter's Creek, NSW
Very unusual is this beautiful large very stylish Prasiolite (green Beryl) Ring. It weighs over 12 carats and measures 16.75mm X 12.10mm X 8.79mm. Colour is a light very clear green,...
Beryl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$2,696
18 Karat White Gold Diamond and Peridot Ring
By Gianni Lazzaro
Located in Duesseldorf, DE
18 Karat White Gold Diamond and Peridot Ring 10 Diamonds 0.46 Carat 7 Peridot 7.55 carat Size EU 54 US 6.8 Founded in 1974, Gianni Lazzaro is a family-owned jewelery company b...
Beryl, Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$630 / item
Modern 18k yellow gold ring with an emerald-cut Goldberyll
By NOUR Antwerp
Located in Antwerp, BE
The ring features an emerald cut Goldberyll (6 x 4 mm), elegantly set in 18K gold. Each piece is meticulously handcrafted in Antwerp by seasoned and highly skilled artisans. Our cre...
Yellow Beryl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$114,381
18 Karat Rose Gold 14 Carat Pezzottaite Cocktail Ring by Jochen Leën
By Jochen Leën
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Karat Rose Gold Cocktail ring featuring a 14 carat Cesium rich Beryl - Pezzottaite stone.
Beryl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Unavailable|$10,500
Laura Munder Morganite Black Jade Diamond White Gold Ring
By Laura Munder
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
18 karat white gold ring set with one round faceted Morganite 8.65 carats partially surrounded by Black Jade with pave' set diamonds at 3:00 and 9:00 (62) round diamonds .61 carat to...
Beryl, Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Morganite, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold 14.61 Carat Pezzottaite Cocktail Ring by Jochen Leën
By Jochen Leën
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Karat Rose Gold Cocktail ring featuring a 14.61 carat Cesium rich Beryl - Pezzottaite stone.
Beryl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Fabulously Large Prasiolite & Diamond Dress/Cocktail Ring Set in Yellow Gold
Located in Splitter's Creek, NSW
Beautifully crafted large 14.53 carats Prasiolite (Green Beryl) lightish green stone set stylishly in Cabochon Sugarloaf Cut in a 9ct Yellow Gold setting & surrounded by micro-set Di...
Beryl, Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
7.08ct Aquamarine, Heliodor & Diamond Cocktail Ring set in 14k White Gold
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This is a stunning Aquamarine Ring, set with heliodor and diamonds in an 14k white gold setting.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Beryl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Nikos Koulis K18 Yellow Gold Tourmaline Tsavorite Brown Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Nikos Koulis
Located in Athens, Attic
Nikos Koulis Spectrum Collection K18 Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring with 0.74 cts Tsavorites, 0.46 cts Pink Tourmalines, 0.24 cts Brown Diamonds, 0.38 cts Iolites, 0.43 cts Yellow Beryls
Beryl, Brown Diamond, Iolite, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
18Kt Rose Gold with Natural Semiprecius Stone and Zircon Cocktail Design Ring
Located in GALLARATE, IT
Amazing ring in white gold 18kt with natural green amethyst oval cut . size stone mm 6x8 weight ring g 3.00 Designed by the stylist Gisella for her new jewels of the spring-summe...
Zircon, Quartz, Green Beryl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Unavailable|$15,560
White Gold Ring with 1.37 Carat Aquamarine and Diamonds
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This breathtaking 1.37 carat Aquamarine of the highest quality is surrounded by beautiful pave diamonds ( 0.70 carat total weight). It is as ethereal as pixie dust and as elegant as ...
Diamond, Aquamarine, Beryl, 14k Gold
Unavailable|$1,213 / item
Modern 18k yellow gold ring with an emerald-cut Goldberyl and a diamond
By NOUR Antwerp
Located in Antwerp, BE
The ring features an emerald-cut Goldberyl (6 x 4 mm) paired with a round diamond (3.5 mm, 0.15 cts), all elegantly set in 18K gold. Each piece is meticulously handcrafted in Antwe...
Diamond, Yellow Beryl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$2,013 / item
Modern 18k yellow gold ring with a emerald-cut Goldberyll and a pear-cut diamond
By NOUR Antwerp
Located in Antwerp, BE
The ring features an emerald-cut Goldberyll (6 x 4 mm) paired with a pear-cut diamond (5 x 3 mm), all elegantly set in 18K gold. Each piece is meticulously handcrafted in Antwerp b...
Beryl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$225 / item
Lilly Band Ring in 18k Gold Brushed Finish with 4.20 Carat Citrine
By Adore Adorn
Located in Atlanta, GA
The Lilly ring is inspired by my Grandma's ring that my Mom would wear every day when I was younger. She has since passed it on to me and I decided to create a modernization of a cl...
Beryl, Citrine, Black Opal, 18k Gold
1.60 Carat Pear Pink Sapphire Emerald Diamond 14Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Affinity Designs LLC
Located in New York, NY
Stunning and vibrant color. This 1.60 carat pear-shaped Madagascar pink sapphire is framed by 1.55 carat of Zambian baguette Emeralds. Diamonds of G-I color. Total 0.46 carat weigh...
Diamond, Emerald, Pink Sapphire, White Diamond, Beryl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$68,400
Fleur Marine, Mermaids Most Beautiful Jewel Aquamarine Diamond Ring
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Among the treasures of the mermaids, Gauthier chose a rare 47.41 carat aquamarine with 0.94 carat in accent diamonds, and created a new masterpiece that he named Fleur Marine. Its pu...
Aquamarine, Beryl, Diamond, 14k Gold
Unavailable|$68,400
Fleur Marine, Mermaids Most Beautiful Jewel Aquamarine Diamond Ring
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Among the treasures of the mermaids, Gauthier chose a rare 47.41 carat aquamarine with 0.94 carat in accent diamonds, and created a new masterpiece that he named Fleur Marine. Its pu...
Diamond, Aquamarine, Beryl, 14k Gold
Unavailable|$8,403
Yellow Gold 18k Fresh Green Peridot And Yellow Beryls Band Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Coralie Van Caloen 18k Yellow Gold Fresh Green Peridot And Yellow Beryls Ring is entirely hand made and forged in Belgium by experts goldsmiths therefore it is a very unique piece.
Beryl, Peridot, 18k Gold
Sold|$2,850
1960s Green Beryl Gold Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A fantastic Green Beryl ring from the 1960s set in 14k yellow gold.
Beryl, 14k Gold
Sold|$3,950
Green Beryl Gold Ring
Located in Greenwich, CT
Cabochon cut green beryl set in a hand crafted mounting. Norman Covan wanted to create a large but delicately made ring with an organic feel. The gentle diamond halo created with ame...
Amethyst, Beryl, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$3,670
Golden Yellow Beryl Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Yellow Beryl 18.00cts in a 14k white gold Diamond ring signed LAB.
Beryl, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Julius Cohen Gold and Cabochon Beryl Ring
By Julius Cohen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sweet everyday 18Kt Gold and Cabochon cut Beryl Ring. Designed and made in house by Julius Cohen New York.
Beryl, 18k Gold
Hellmuth Golden Beryl Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
A faceted oval Golden Beryl stone rests atop this ring flaunting a rough, scaly pattern for a timeless elegance.
Beryl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$19,958
Colleen B. Rosenblat beryl gold cocktail ring
By Colleen B. Rosenblat
Located in Hamburg, DE
This light green beryl, cut to perfection, is in an eye-catching ring in 18k rosé gold.
Beryl, 18k Gold
Vintage Green Beryl Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Green Beryl Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring. Featuring one octagonal step cut green beryl weighing approximately 12.00 carats.
Beryl, Diamond, White Diamond, Green Beryl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Faye Kim Antique Cushion Golden Beryl Gold Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Antique cushion shaped Golden Beryl is bezel set in 18k green* gold to create a ring that is feminine, yet bold.
Beryl, Gold, 18k Gold
1950s Vintage Green Beryl Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in South Pasadena, CA
1950s Vintage Green Beryl and diamond white gold cocktail ring. This gemstone ring is quite unique.
Beryl, Diamond, Green Beryl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Eostre Yellow Beryl and Aquamarine White Gold Ring
Located in Melbourne, AU
A 6.2 ct yellow beryl and 0.81 aquamarine 3 stones Ring in 18k White Gold deep golden yellow nearly colourless aquamarine total weight 6.2 gram
Aquamarine, Yellow Beryl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sold|$2,240
Michael Kneebone Golden Beryl Leah Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
An oval cut Golden Beryl is the centerpiece of this Leah Ring. The faceted gem is oval in shape and an intense, lively gold color.
Beryl, 18k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Golden Beryl and Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: 6 baguette cut = 0.96cttw Color: G Clarity: VS2-SI1 Golden Beryl: 1 oval cut = 8.50ct Dimensions: ring top measures 15.6mm ...
Beryl, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold Green Beryl Blue Sapphire Signet Ring
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18K white gold signet ring is from our Divine Collection. This piece of jewellery is a precise combination of natural blue sapphires in total of 4.36 Carat and green beryl 5.16 Carat.
Beryl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Green Beryl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Colori Green Tourmaline Yellow Beryl Diamond Gold Ring
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
"COLORI" Yellow Beryl Center & Green Tourmaline Side - three stone ring made with 18K Yellow Gold and diamonds
Beryl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Mint Green Beryl Cocktail Dinner Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a beautiful ring in 18k yellow gold with a delightful mint green beryl center stone!
Beryl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1960s 9.07 Carat Green Beryl 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark.
Beryl, Green Beryl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Green Beryl Diamond Engagement Gold Ring Emerald Jewelry Art Deco style
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
14K white gold ring with natural green Beryl and diamonds 20 diamonds total weight - 0.135 carats ring weight - 4.66 grams ring size - 7.25 US beryl weight - 8.91 carats beryl m...
Beryl, Diamond, Emerald, Green Beryl, Gold, 14k Gold, White 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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