Antique German Ring natural Emeralds Diamonds 14K Rose Gold Ø US 5.5/4.6g
Located in SE
Art - Deco period natural Emeralds and Diamonds Ring hand- made in Gemany, ca. 1920s - 1930s. Band tested solid 14K Rose Gold, parts of crown and shoulders in Silver. Crown : 20 m...
Emerald, Diamond, Silver, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Antique German Ring 1.4ctw old cut Diamonds solid 12K Gold Silver ØUS8/ 3.6gr
Located in SE
German old cluster Ring hand - made ca. late XIX -early XX cent. with parts in solid 12K Rose Gold with and top of the openwork crown in Silver.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, 10k Gold
$9,830Sale Price|40% Off
White Gold Cavansite Gold Ring Alternative Engagement Jewelry unusual ring
Located in Berlin, DE
An amazing 14K white gold ring with natural Cavansite Cavansite origin - India weight of the cavansite - 7 ct ring weight - 7.74 gr ring size - 6 US stone measurements - 0.39 x 0.4...
14k Gold, White Gold
$2,100
Hyper-Modern Gold Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970s, 14k, Germany. Modernism ruled the mid-century fashion world and this tasteful gold ring is a chic example.
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,915Sale Price|40% Off
Modern partner ring - Crystal Collection 18K Gold Ring Promise ring couple ring
Located in Berlin, DE
Crystal collection - Partner ring Crystal Collection 18K Gold Ring Promise ring weight of the ring - 5.3 gr size of the ring - 7.75 US
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,808
White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Berlin, BE
Playful ring crafted in 18K white gold and set with diamonds. Weight: 6.2 g. Ring size: 6.5 US.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique German Halo Ring 2.25ct Turquoise Diamonds solid 14K GoldØ5US/2.3gr
Located in SE
Beautiful German Halo Ring from ca. late 19th - early 20th century period.
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Antique German Halo Ring natural 0.7ct Sapphire Diamonds 18K Gold Ø 6.25US/1.3gr
Located in SE
Beautiful early 20 cent. period Halo Ring in solid 18K Green Gold with top of the crown in Silver featuring Green with tint of Blue Sapphire and 12 Rose cut Diamonds. Hallmarked 18ct...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Noble Cocktail Ring/Garden Ring 14k Gold Ring
Located in Berlin, BE
This noble cocktail ring is truly a work of art. Crafted with intricate detail and skill, it features a luxurious combination of yellow and red gold in the setting. At its center sit...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Yellow Gold Contemporary Ring
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This ring is visually appealing due to its square cross-section and is made of 14 karat yellow gold. It is also available to be ordered in white, rose, yellow, or black gold. To se...
Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Antique German Ring natural 1 ctw. Sapphire 0.5ctw. Diamond 14K ØUS6.75 /6.6gr
Located in SE
Antique German Alliance ca.1900s - 1930s Ring in solid 14K Orange toned Gold with clusters in 14K White Gold or Silver.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Antique German Ring natural 0.35ct Emerald 0.3ct Diamond solid 18K ØUS7.75/2.4gr
Located in SE
A German ring, Art- Deco period ca. 1920s - 1930s, hallmarked 18K .
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$3,511Sale Price|40% Off
Almandine Red Garnet Ring Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
18K Yellow gold ring with natural almandine garnet almandine origin - Tanzania gemstone measurements - 8.94 х 6.65 х 4.47 mm almandine weight - 2.7 carats ring weight - 2.7 grams rin...
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$6,951Sale Price|40% Off
Paraiba Ring Gold Natural Tourmaline modern Engagement ring
Located in Berlin, DE
14K white gold ring with natural Paraiba Tourmaline tourmaline origin - Mozambique colour: green (bG 2/3, colour is described by GIA colored stone grading) transparency: I1 stone mea...
Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold
$12,638Sale Price|40% Off
Meteorite Gold Ring Promise Unique Mens Jewelry Planet Ring
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
14K white gold ring with natural Meteorite stone measurements - 0.39 x 0.71 in / 10 x 18 mm meteorite weight - 14.6 carats ring size - 7.5 US ring weight - 12 grams We ship our jew...
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique German Ring natural 0.5 ctw Diamonds solid 18K Platinum ØUS 5.5 / 3.1gr
Located in SE
A German ring, Art- Deco period ca. 1920s - 1930s, not hallmarked.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
$11,234Sale Price|40% Off
Ring White Gold Charoite Diamond Statement Cocktail ring
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
Natural fine quality Charoite ring mounted in 14K white gold and 190 Diamonds Charoite measurements - 0.63 х 1.85 in / 16 х 47 mm charoite weight - 46.43 carats charoite lenght - 10 ...
Diamond, Charoite, White Gold, 14k Gold
$4,915Sale Price|40% Off
Blue Azurite Crystal Flower Yellow Gold Ring Statement Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
14K yellow gold ring with natural Azurite flower weight of the stone - 26 ct weight of the ring - 10 grams size or the ring - 7 US (this ring may be resized, please contact us for fu...
Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,072Sale Price|40% Off
Tanzanite Gold Ring Vivid Blue Oval Cut Engagement ring
Located in Berlin, DE
14K white gold ring with natural Tanzanite and Diamonds tanzanite origin - Tanzania tanzanite measurements - 0.12 x 0.16 x 0.24 in / 3 х 4 х 6 mm tanzanite weight - 0.48 carats, colo...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold 14K Band Fashion Ring
By CF goldundsilberschmiede
Located in Loßburg, DE
A unique piece in the form of a band ring with a width of 5.8 mm captivates with its playful center. The outer round wires are seamless and laser-welded to individual flowers, which ...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,213Sale Price|40% Off
Black Opal Gold Ring Flickering Stone Engagement ring Minimalism
Located in Berlin, DE
Black Opal gold ring 18K yellow gold opal origin - Australia stone measurements - 0.08 х 0.2 х 0.35 in / 2 х 5 х 9 mm opal weight - 0.75 carat ring weight - 2.07 grams ring size - 6...
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold Citrine Ring with Elegant Design
Located in Berlin, BE
Ring crafted in 14K gold, featuring a citrine of approximately 5 ct with an elegant design. Weight: 8 g. Ring size: 6.5 US.
Citrine, Gold
Australian Precious Opal Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
This refined 18K yellow gold ring features a natural Australian opal displaying an exceptional play of color with vivid flashes of red, green, and orange fire. The opal is cut in an ...
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$11,234Sale Price|40% Off
Ring Gold Charoite Diamond Cocktail engagement ring Violet Jewelry
Located in Berlin, DE
Natural fine quality Charoite ring mounted in 14K white gold and 190 Diamonds Charoite measurements - 0.63 х 1.85 in / 16 х 47 mm charoite weight - 46.43 carats charoite lenght - 10 ...
Diamond, Charoite, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$2,527Sale Price|40% Off
Tanzanite Gold Ring Cushion-Cut Purple Blue Engagement ring Unisex
Located in Berlin, DE
14K white gold ring with natural Tanzanite mixed cushion-cut tanzanite origin - Tanzania colour: purple-blue (V 5/2-B 5/2, colour is described by GIA colored stone grading) transpare...
Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$6,952Sale Price|40% Off
Black Opal Gold Diamond Ring Australian Gemstone Engagement ring
Located in Berlin, DE
14K gold ring with Black opal and diamonds opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.079 х 0.16 х 0.28 in / 2 х 4 х 7 mm opal weight - 0.71 carats ring size - 7 US ring weight ...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
White Gold Ring with Smoky Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This ring is in 14 karat white gold with huge smoky quartz in emerald or octagon cut. The gem is already pretty big, therefore it catches eye's attention by fine jewellery accurate w...
Quartz, Topaz, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Go...
Fancy 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Berlin, BE
Introducing a truly breathtaking piece of jewelry that exudes luxury and elegance - the beautiful 14k yellow gold cocktail ring. This ring is a true masterpiece of craftsmanship and ...
Yellow Gold
Diamond Cluster Ring yellow gold
Located in Berlin, BE
Indulge in the mesmerizing charm of this dreamy and radiant yellow gold ring, adorned in a splendid 14-karat gold setting. Prepare to be enchanted by the allure of thirteen meticulou...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,951Sale Price|40% Off
Black Opal Gold Diamond Ring Australian Gemstone Engagement Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
14K gold ring with Black opal and diamonds opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.079 х 0.16 х 0.28 in / 2 х 4 х 7 mm opal weight - 0.71 carats ring size - 7 US (this ring m...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
an 18k gold Micro Carving Souvernir Ring
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The composition reflects the sentimental and commemorative fashion of the late 18th century, in which the themes of memory, affection and mourning were expressed in miniature carving...
18k Gold
$4,915Sale Price|40% Off
Paraiba Ring Gold Natural Tourmaline modern Engagement ring gift special person
Located in Berlin, DE
14K white gold ring with natural Paraiba Tourmaline tourmaline origin - Mozambique colour: green (bG 2/3, colour is described by GIA colored stone grading) transparency: I1 stone mea...
Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold
gold band ring with three diamonds
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18-karat gold three stone band ring set with three brilliant cut diamonds (0.9 crt H-Vs2 and on either side 0.51 H-Si1 and 0.50 H-Si1). weight: 32.3 g ring size: 17 mm / 6.5 US w...
Diamond, Gold
Georg Hornemann Diamond and Gold Ring
By Georg Hornemann
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970s, by Georg Hornemann, Germany. Hornemann pieces are modernist German jewelry at its stylish best. Brilliantly cross-pollenating art, superb craftsmanship, and aesthetic ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,106Sale Price|40% Off
Tanzanite Diamonds Gold Ring Vivid Blue Oval Cut Engagement ring
Located in Berlin, DE
14K white gold ring with natural Tanzanite and Diamonds tanzanite origin - Tanzania tanzanite measurements - 0.12 x 0.16 x 0.24 in / 3 х 4 х 6 mm tanzanite weight - 0.48 carats, colo...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Sapphire Contemporary Ring with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This is a custom made ring. You can customize this ring to your liking by ordering it in any size and in either 14 or 18 karat gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold,...
Isabelle Fa Citrine Bronze Gold Ring
By Isabelle Fa
Located in Berlin, DE
Exceptional ring made of bronze and rose gold with a beautiful citrine ca. 3,5 carats. Band bronze outside and rose gold inside, 1 diamond inside band. Ring Size: 53 (European Size)...
Citrine, Gold, Bronze, 18k Gold
Handmade Gold Ring Oregon Sunstone Brilliants
By CF goldundsilberschmiede
Located in Loßburg, DE
A charming Oregon sunstone in an "Alexander Kreis Cut" forms the centerpiece of this unique ring. Each individual element is handmade and laser welded. Playful petals and small col...
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$6,952Sale Price|40% Off
Black Opal Gold Ring Natural Australian gemstone Engagement ring Partner special
Located in Berlin, DE
Black Opal gold ring in 18K yellow gold opal origin - Australia stone measurements - 0.08 х 0.2 х 0.35 in / 2 х 5 х 9 mm opal weight - 0.75 carat ring weight - 2.07 grams ring size ...
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Black Opal 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
Black Opal 18K gold ring, can be a perfect engagement ring weight of the ring - 7.4 gr size of the opal gemstone - 11 x 13 mm opal weight - 4 ct size of the ring - 56 / 7.5 US / diam...
Black Opal, Opal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Gold Memory Ring – 18K White Gold with 17 Diamonds
Located in Berlin, BE
Memory Ring – 18K White Gold with 17 Diamonds This exquisite memory ring is crafted from 18K white gold and features 17 brilliant diamonds, totaling 0.05 ct. Weighing 3.5g, its time...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Colleen B. Rosenblat Zircon Gold Ring
By Colleen B. Rosenblat
Located in Hamburg, DE
This shape is one of the favored in our middle ages collection. A blue vibrant and breathtaking zircon 10.93 ct adorns the 18k white gold setting. Ring size: 57
Zircon, 18k Gold, White Gold
$6,670Sale Price|40% Off
Opal Diamonds Gold Ring Precious Australian Gemstone Marilyn Monroe Style Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
Natural opal and diamond 14k gold ring opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.28 x 0.35 x 0.63 in / 7 х 9 х 16 mm opal weight - 3.5 carat tone of the opal - 4.5 48 diamonds cl...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Colleen B. Rosenblat Topaz Gold Ring
By Colleen B. Rosenblat
Located in Hamburg, DE
This enormous cocktail ring is set in 18 carat rose gold with a 74,30 ct topaz. This ring is handmade and designed by Colleen B. Rosenblat. Ring size: 59
Topaz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
LEYSER 18K Rose Gold Peridot Ring
By Thomas Leyser
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
18k Rose Gold (32.61g) ring, set with: 1x fine Peridot (facetted, cushion, 15x12mm, 11 carat) Ringsize 6.5
Peridot, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Berlin, BE
Elegant ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, set with diamonds totalling approximately 0.33 carats. The design is clean and balanced, with the diamonds adding a subtle but refined s...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,021Sale Price|40% Off
Gold Ruby Ring 2.10 Cts Natural Bicolor Red Ruby Engagement Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
14K white gold ring with natural Star Ruby ruby origin - Thailand stone measurements - 0.16 x 0.28 x 0.28 in / 4 x 7 mm ruby weight - 2.10 carats ring size - 7 US ring weight - 3.22...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ring in Red Gold with Diamonds
By Thomas Leyser
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Thomas Leyser is renowned for his contemporary jewellery designs utilizing fine gemstones. Ring in 18k Red Gold (15,2gr.) with 1x Diamond (round, 8,2mm, G/VVS2, with DPL certificate...
Diamond, Gold
Fashionable Jette Joop Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Berlin, BE
fashionable Jette Joop ring 18k yellow gold Stylish and modern ring from the well-known brand JETTE JOOP, daughter of the world-famous fashion designer Wolfgang JOOP Pierced ring b...
Yellow Gold
$6,250Sale Price|40% Off
Aquamarine Ring Gold Modern Engagement Ring Natural Blue Beryl Two Stones
Located in Berlin, DE
18K gold fine ring with two Aquamarines aquamarine origin - Brazil aquamarine measurements - 0.12 х 0.35 х 0.35 in, 0.12 х 0.24 х 0.39 in / 3 х 9 х 9 mm, 3 х 6 х 10 mm ring weight...
Beryl, Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
$3,861Sale Price|40% Off
Ethiopian Opal Yellow Gold Ring Orange Honey
Located in Berlin, DE
14K yellow gold ring with natural Opal opal origin - Ethiopia opal measurements - 0.2 х 0.39 х 0.51 in / 5 х 10 х 13 mm opal weight - 3.45 carats ring size - 6.5 US ring weight - 2....
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,320Sale Price|40% Off
Black Opal Gold Ring 18K Natural Australian stone Engagement ring lotr style
Located in Berlin, DE
Black opal 18K gold ring opal origin - Australia stone measurements - 0.12 х 0.31 х 0.43 in / 3 х 8 х 11 mm opal weight - 1.65 carats ring weight - 2.72 grams ring size - US 8 / EU ...
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Heute Gold Emerald Cluster Ring, US 8
Located in Berlin, BE
Delicate 14k yellow gold cluster ring, weighing 6.2 grams, featuring multiple natural emeralds arranged in a harmonious design. Ring size US 8. A charming piece with vibrant green ac...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Gold ring with tourmaline and diamonds 18K
Located in Berlin, BE
Ring in 18-karat white gold, set with a natural Brazilian tourmaline in a vibrant green hue, approx. 4 ct. Surrounded by 16 brilliant-cut diamonds, each weighing between approx. 0.05...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$10,464Sale Price|40% Off
Opal Diamond Gold Ring Natural Australian Gemstone Classic Style Ring gift her
Located in Berlin, DE
Natural opal and diamond 14K gold ring opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.28 x 0.35 x 0.63 in / 7 х 9 х 16 mm opal weight - 3.5 carat tone of the opal - 4.5 48 diamonds cl...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tourmaline Diamond Ring Red Gold 14 Carat
By CF goldundsilberschmiede
Located in Loßburg, DE
I created a ring displaying a butterfly which is about to take off from a ring made out of leaves. The butterfly is designed around a heart of tourmaline in a butterfly cut. To repr...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$2,633Sale Price|40% Off
Tanzanite Gold Ring Oval Cut Gem Report Purple gift 0.6 ct engagement ring
Located in Berlin, DE
A refined one-of-a-kind ring from the Cupid collection, crafted in 14K white gold and set with a natural tanzanite originating from Tanzania.
Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Colleen B. Rosenblat beryl gold ring
By Colleen B. Rosenblat
Located in Hamburg, DE
The beryl has 33.97 ct it sits exposed in the beautiful white gold setting. Designed by Colleen B. Rosenblat. Ring size: 57
Beryl, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Fancy Yellow Diamond Eternity Ring
Located in Berlin, BE
Eternity ring crafted in 18K white gold, set with fancy yellow brilliant-cut diamonds totaling approximately 2 ct. Weight: 3.8 g. Ring size: 6.5 US.
Yellow Diamond, White Gold
Opal & Diamond-Ring aus Mixed Gold
By CF goldundsilberschmiede
Located in Loßburg, DE
The interplay of our nature should be in harmony. The cycle of the ring stands for the recurrence of natural phenomena and represents the different elements in various ways. The diff...
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Opal, Other, Gold, 14k Gold, 22k ...
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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