18 Karat Yellow Gold Horse Ring and Black Onyx Center Stone
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
18 karat yellow gold horse ring, centering a trillion cut black Onyx (6.55 carats).
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hammerman Brothers Vintage Yellow Gold and Enamel Horse Ring
By Hammerman Brothers
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Hammerman Brothers 18k Yellow Gold Horse Ring, the Horse head measures 3/4 x 3/8 inch, very finely detailed with lifelike features.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage Horse Wrap Around Ring of 14k Gold, Circa 1970
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Made of 14k gold (hallmarked), the ring showcases a beautifully sculpted horse head, complete with expressive features and vivid red glass eyes that add a spirited touch of color and...
Gold, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Horse Motif Ring, Art Deco, Size 5, 10.1g, 1980s
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Distinctive and symbolic, this 14 karat yellow gold horse ring captures the strength, grace, and spirit of one of nature’s most admired animals.
Yellow Gold
Chunky 18kt Gold Horse Lovers Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Design enthusiasts, equestrians and animal lovers will appreciate this 18 kt gold chunky band with horses racing around its circumference.
18k Gold
Hermès Yellow Gold Ring Horse Shaped
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Exceptional and Gorgeous Authentic Hermès Ring In the shape of a horse's head, the braided gold mane forming the ring Vintage item Made of Yellow Gold 18K "HERMES PARIS" and Ser...
Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Horse Head Diamond Ring
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
One-of-a-kind custom-made 14K yellow gold ring with a carved diamond in the shape of a horse head.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
14K Gold Diamond Horse Shoe Ring sz 7
Located in Great neck, NY
Love this Horse Show Diamond Ring, available in your choice of white or yellow gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow & White Gold Horse Head Equestrian Ring
Located in Miami, FL
An equestrian treasure with a touch of sparkle, this finely sculpted horse head ring is crafted in 14K yellow gold with white gold bridle detailing, accented by a natural round diamo...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Horse Shoe Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This Sparkling 14K yellow gold ring features an elegant curve atop. This luxurious design is timeless, and it holds H-I colored diamonds with VS. clarity. This Ring is a perfect way ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Hermès Horse Shaped Yellow Gold Ring Size 8
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Exceptional and Gorgeous Authentic Hermès Ring In the shape of a horse's head, the braided gold mane forming the ring Vintage item Made of 18K Yellow Gold "HERMES" and serial num...
Yellow Gold
Vintage Horse Head Diamond Horseshoe Gold Equestrian Unisex Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Horse Head Diamond Horseshoe Gold Ring. Hand set with 1.00tcw Diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,295 / item
Horse Shoe Diamond Ring
By Lisa Leone Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Command attention with this dazzling 22 karat gold horseshoe ring, studded with eight 1.9mm radiant diamonds.
Diamond, 22k Gold
Hermes 18K White Gold Diamond Horse Galop Ring
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes 18k white gold ring designed as a band from which a horse head protrudes; the band and the horse head set with numerous round diamonds.
Diamond, White Gold
$3,344Sale Price / item|20% Off
Antique Japanese Shakudō Samurai Horse 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Rare and collectible antique 18K yellow gold Japanese shakudō ring featuring a finely sculpted rider on horseback in high relief. The figure is masterfully carved and accented with g...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Shakudo
Diamond Ruby Horse Ring 14K Gold Horseshoe Band Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Ruby Horse Ring 14K Gold Horseshoe Band Vintage This gorgeous horseshoe ring is finely crafted in solid 14K gold in the shape of Horse and Horseshoe.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gurhan 24K Yellow Hand Hammered Gold Horse Coin Signet Ring
By Gurhan
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Bold, distinctive, and steeped in history, this Gurhan 24K Yellow Gold Horse Coin Ring captures the spirit of ancient artistry with a modern collector’s edge.
Yellow Gold, 24k Gold
Exclusive Horse Diamond Emerald Yellow 18K Gold Exclusive Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Unleash your inner elegance with our "Golden Gallop" 🐎💎 Horse Diamond Emerald Ring in 18K Yellow Gold. ✨ This exclusive piece features a captivating design adorned with brown diamo...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,544Sale Price|25% Off
18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Horse Head Design Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 9.3 grams. Totally is diamond 1.10 ct. The diamond is has F-G color and vvs1-vs1 clarity. Ring size is US 8.2 We can make any size. The box is...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Diamond Horse Head Ring Animal 14K Gold Band Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This terrific estate ring crafted in highly desirable solid 14K yellow gold. This piece is so finely detailed! One white and fiery .03ct diamond in the eye is SI1 clarity and G color...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14KY Horse Jockey Hat Ring
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This adorable ring will be the perfect piece for anyone loving horses!
Emerald, 14k Gold
Sea Horse Ring Pink Enamel Gold Plated Vintage J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
rchival Seahorse Statement Ring 10K Gold Plated Pink Glitter Enamel Designer J DAUPHIN Handcrafted in Paris in 2008, this rare archival cocktail ring is a collectible statement piec...
Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel, 10k Gold
Vintage Horse Wrap Around Ring of 18k Gold, circa 1970s
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Perfect for equestrian enthusiasts and collectors of sculptural jewelry, this striking piece captures the powerful elegance of a horse in motion. Beautifully modeled in solid 18K go...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Handcrafted 14 Karat Yellow Gold Hammered Horse-Shoe Cigar Ring
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Matte and Hammer-Finished Horse-Shoe Cigar Ring, Enhanced with 0.28 Carats of Pave Set Diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Horse Men's Ring - 10k Round .63ctw Equestrian Horseshoe
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 10 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $60 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .63ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - ...
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,875Sale Price|25% Off
New Made 18k Gold Horse Shoe Design Natural Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
Import Taxes USA — No Hidden Fees!💎 New Made 18k Gold Horse Shoe Design Natural Diamond Decorated Ring In very good condition.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Horse Stallion Pony Diamond Pave & Ruby 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Color: 18K White Gold Materials: "122 White Diamonds 0.73 CT 2 Ruby 0.05 CT 18KW 7.66 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Animal & Fantasy Jewelry Our Animal and Fant...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Horse Stallion Pony Diamond Pave & Ruby 18K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "90 Fancy Diamonds 1.19 CT 2 Ruby 0.05 CT 18KR 9.33 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Animal & Fantasy Jewelry Our Animal and Fantas...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Horse Stallion Pony Diamond Pave & Ruby 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Color: 18K White Gold Materials: "126 White Diamonds 0.98 CT 2 Ruby 0.04 CT 18KW 8.03 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Animal & Fantasy Jewelry Our Animal and Fant...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Horse Stallion Pony Diamond Pave & Ruby 18K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.03x2.05x2.71cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "99 Fancy Diamonds 0.81 CT 2 Ruby 0.04 CT 18KR 6.98 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Animal & Fantasy J...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Horse Stallion Pony Diamond Pave & Ruby 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Color: 18K White Gold Materials: "125 White Diamonds 0.86 CT 1 Fancy Diamonds 0.09 CT 2 Ruby 0.05 CT 18KW 7.87 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Animal & Fantasy Jew...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Horse Stallion Pony Diamond Pave & Ruby 18K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.30x3.10x3.45cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "151 Brown Diamonds 1.30 CT 3 White Diamonds 0.02 CT 88 Fancy Diamonds 0.71 CT 2 Ruby 0.11 CT 18KR 18.58 GM (WBTT)" 18K ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Silver Horse Coin 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
This particular authentic silver "obol" coin from 400BC, has a kneeling goat on the reverse and a horse on the obverse (the side shown). It is set in a Steven Battelle designed handm...
18k Gold
C1980 18K Blue Enamel Band Ring w Raised Gold Galloping Horses & Diamonds
Located in Baltimore, MD
Striking gold equestrian band ring of raised gold galloping horses interspersed between small round diamonds on a blue enamel band with an 18K gold interior.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Men's Two-Tone Horse Head Ring in 18K Gold & Sterling Silver
By Incogem
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Presenting a striking Two-Tone Horse Head Ring crafted in 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Sterling Silver
Carrara Y Carrara .1 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Horse Head Ring
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in Stamford, CT
From the Carrera y Carrera horse collection is this double horse head 18k yellow gold and dark finish ring with 2 diamond eyes. size 12.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hand-Carved 18K Yellow Gold Horse Head Ring with Diamond, USA, 1990
By Incogem
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This striking 18K yellow gold horse head ring is a masterfully crafted statement piece that celebrates strength, elegance, and fine artistry.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Horse Stallion Pony Diamond Pave Ruby 18K Rose & White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.60x2.20x2.70cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "34 White Diamonds 0.49 CT 58 Fancy Diamonds 0.59 CT 2 Ruby 0.12 CT 18KR 7.72 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & G...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Horse Stallion Pony Diamond Pave Ruby 18K Rose & White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.40x3.40x3.10cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "32 White Diamonds 0.19 CT 160 Fancy Diamonds 1.24 CT 2 Ruby 0.09 CT 18KR 11.97 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond &...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Unique Unisex Black Carved Horse 18 Karat Gold Tourmaline Onyx Signet Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
One of a Kind Rossella Ugolini Design Collection hand carved Black Onyx and White Agate Handcrafted Horse ring made in 18 Karat Yellow Gold and two Red cabochon round cut Rubellite, ...
Agate, Onyx, Rubelite, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold...
Unique Unisex Carnelian Carved Horse 18 Karat Yellow Gold Citrine Signet Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Details: One-of-a-kind-Rossella Ugolini Unisex Carved Horse Carnelian 18 karat Gold Citrine Round Cut Signet Cameo Ring.
Carnelian, Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman 22K Gold Large Horse Signet Ring, Petrvs Collection, size 10.5
By David Yurman
Located in Aspen, CO
David Yurman vintage 22K solid gold large ring from the David Yurman Petrvs Collection.
22k Gold
Art Nouveau 18k Solid Yellow Gold Horse Contrarie Tail Ring, USA
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
The Horse Contrarie Tail Ring entirely made in 18k Solid Yellow Gold, no platings, incredibly detailed, made to order of your size each time, due to the finger size fitting importan...
Yellow Gold
$5,600 / item
Carved Agate Cameo Horse Diamond Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
A stunning Cameo ring cast in 18-karat gold & illuminated with .40 carats diamonds. The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to larger or smaller upon request. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWEL...
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold
Estate Diamond and Enamel Horse Head Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This incredible horse head ring reminiscent of designs by Italian jeweler Frascarolo features an intricately carved 18kt yellow gold horse head embellished with three single cut diam...
Diamond, Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Custom Made Antique Horse Ring in 14k Gold and VS G Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
A custom-made antique horse ring, embellished with diamonds. -Material: 14k Gold -Size: 12 -Diamonds: VS G -Diamond Weight: 0.35ct -Face Thickness: 27.3mm -Shank Thickness: 6.3mm -W...
Diamond, 14k Gold
New Made 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Sapphire Emerald Horse Shoe Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
Import Taxes USA — No Hidden Fees!💎 New Made 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Sapphire Emerald Horse Shoe Ring In very good condition.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Unique Unisex Carved Horse Blue Agate 18 Karat Gold Indigo Blue Signet Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Details: Rossella Ugolini Unique Piece Unisex Carved Horse Blue Agate 18 karat Gold Indigo Blue Round Cut Signet Cameo Ring.
Agate, Iolite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Estate Carrera Y Carrera 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Double Horse Head Ring
By Carrera
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Estate Carrera Y Carrera 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Double Horse Head Ring. This beautiful Carrera Y Carrera ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carrera y Carrera Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire Double Horse Ring Band
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in New York, NY
The ring is made of 18k gold with combination of a matte and high polished finish, and the horses' manes are finely detailed.
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified Rubellite Cat's Eye, Brown Diamond with Diamond Horse Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Rubellite Cat's Eye 55.53 carats, Brown Diamond 0.21 carat, Diamond 0.25 carat Ring set in 18 karat Gold Settings (Tokyo Gem Laboratory Thailand Co, Ltd Certified) Width: 2.8 cm Len...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Rubelite, Gold, 18k Gold
$9,600Sale Price|20% Off
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold White Enamel Horse with Ruby Eyes Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Ring designed as stylized horse head with a polished gold bit ring in mouth.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Horse Stallion Pony Diamond Pave & Ruby 18K Rose White Gold Black Diamond Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.00x2.80x3.10cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "84 Brown Diamonds 0.86 CT 36 Black Diamonds 0.35 CT 2 Ruby 0.10 CT 18KR 9.00 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & G...
Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18K Gold Detailed 3D Horse Head Band Ring w/ Enamel Work & Diamond
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold w/ White Gold Top Weight: 16.15 Grams Ring Size: 5.0 (Fitted on a finger.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Custom Made Horse Ring in Two-Tone 14k Gold and VS E-F Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
This is a custom-made, artsy horse ring embellished with diamonds. Material: 14k Yellow/White Gold Size: 9.75 Diamonds: VS E-F Diamond Weight: 1.10ct Face Thickness: 20mm Back Thick...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
House of RAVN, 18k Gold and Platinum Diamond, Horse Bit Ring, Equine Collection
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Horsebit Ring from the House of RAVN Equine Collection. Material: 18k gold and platinum Weight: 10 grams Stone: diamonds Measurement: 10mm wide Resizable: Yes
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
19th Century Gold Ring with an Ancient Roman Nicolo Intaglio of a Horse.
Located in London, GB
High Carat Gold Ring Set with a Roman Nicolo Intaglio Depicting a Horse before a Tree Roman intaglio, 1st–2nd century AD, set in a 19th century mount.
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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