Custom 14K Yellow Gold Malachite Diamond Statement Ring 0.72 CTW Size 7.25 27.4g
Located in Addison, TX
Details Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7.25 Total Weight: 27.4 Grams Center Stone: Natural Malachite Stone Shape: Oval Cabochon Center Stone Measurements: Approximately 16.5mm x 2...
Diamond, Malachite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Zephyrine 18k Yellow Gold Verde Ring – Mother of Pearl, Malachite & Diamond
Located in Greeneville, TN
This bold statement piece features a luminous 2.02 ct Mother of Pearl, deep 1.19 ct Malachite, and sparkling .36 ct natural diamonds, all set in rich 18k yellow gold. 💎 The combina...
Diamond, Malachite, Pearl, Yellow Gold
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
1970's 18ct Malachite Diamond Ring possibly English
Located in Toronto, ON
1970's 18ct Malachite Diamond Ring, possibly English. Custom hand made abstract form set with a pear shaped malachite surmounted with nine round brilliant cut pave set diamonds withi...
Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold
Geometric 1970 Modernist Square Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Inlaid Malachite
Located in Miami, FL
It was carefully crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish and embellished with four striped of green malachite inlaid in the gold.
Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Malachite Diamond North Star Ring - 18k Celestial SZ 6 1/2
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/2 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Malachite Natural Diamond Carat(s): .03ct Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G Clarity: VS1 Style: Solitaire with A...
Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Mary Honanie Ring 14K Gold Green Malachite Native American Indian Silver
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning and rare Native American ring signed M. Honanie, Mary Honanie, in 14K Gold and Sterling Silver with a gorgeous Malachite cabochon in a feather leaf motif design.
Malachite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Sunita Nahata Malachite 10.74ct. Fancy Ring in 18KYG.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Showcasing the rich, green hues of malachite, this elegant ring is crafted in 18K white and yellow gold.
Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
Green Tourmaline Malachite Green Black Enamel 18K Yellow Gold Enamel Unique Ring
Located in Fairfax, VA
Extremely Beautiful Green Tourmaline Malachite Green Black Enamel 18K Yellow Gold Enamel Unique Ring Chunky statement with an solid & durable outside & inside finish.
Malachite, Tourmaline, Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
70s Vintage Malachite Brutalist Ring High Dome Sz 6.5 14k Yellow Gold Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Distinct and elaborate vintage malachite ring (circa 1970s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold.
Malachite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Malachite Lapis Lazuli Diamonds 14 Carat Yellow Gold Art Deco-Style Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
This sophisticated dome-shaped ring, crafted in 14k (585/1000) yellow gold, is a striking creation inspired by the elegance of the Art Deco era.
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Priyashi Nahata Malachite 1.97ct. Fancy Ring in 18KWYG.
By Priyashi Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Showcasing the rich, green hues of malachite, this elegant ring is crafted in 18K white and yellow gold.
Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Roberto Coin Love in Verona Black Jade & Malachite Diamond Ring 18K Rose Gold
By Roberto Coin
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 18k rose gold, the ring features black jade and green malachite in circular pattern with four prong set round cut diamonds weighing 0.15 carat.
Diamond, Malachite, Black Jade, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Pierced Stone Ring in 18k Yellow Gold and Malachite by Hannah Martin London
Located in Geneve, CH
Pierced Stone Ring in 18k Yellow Gold and Malachite by Hannah Martin London.
Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,008Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Malachite Butterfly Ring with Diamonds Valentine Gift in 14k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Malachite Butterfly Ring with Diamonds Valentine Gift in 14k Yellow Gold featuring natural malachite of 0.81 carats and diamonds of 0.15 carats.
Diamond, Malachite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Malachite 9 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 9k yellow gold Malachite: 23 x 20 x 6mm smooth cut Ring Size: 5 1/2 (please allow two additional shipping days for sizing requests) Weight: 12.75 gr...
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,050Sale Price|30% Off
Art Deco Malachite & 9 Karat Gold Ring, U.K. - Early 20th Century
Located in Chatham, CA
Art Deco women's cocktail ring set with large oval cabochon malachite - 9 karat yellow gold setting - full hallmarked to the interior of the band - signed DHJ (unidentified maker) - ...
Malachite, Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Oval Cut Malachite Signet Ring 20 Grams 1.50 Carats 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat yellow gold signet style ring featuring a Oval Cut Malachite flanked with round brilliants weighing approximately 1.50 carats.
Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pear Shaped Malachite Cocktail Ring With Spinel & Diamonds In 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18K:5.673g, Diamond:0.670ct, Malachite:6.450ct, Spinel:0.515ct,,,, Size: US-7"
Diamond, Malachite, Spinel, White Gold, 18k Gold
$1,992Sale Price / item|20% Off
Geometric Fancy Cut 7.7 CTW Malachite Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Geometric Fancy Cut 7.7 CTW Malachite Diamond Adjustable Cocktail Ring in 14K Solid Yellow Gold featuring natural malachite of 7.7 carats and diamonds of 0.50 carats.
Diamond, Malachite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Serpenti Viper Diamond & Malachite Band Ring 18K Rose Gold Size 49 US 5
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in lustrous 18K rose gold. It features alternating scales studded with pave set round cut diamonds and green malachite inserts.
Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Multicolored Malachite & Lapis MOP Ring With Diamonds Made In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:7.492g,D:0.20ct, Lapi:1.21ct,Mala:1.53ct,Mop:1.35ct,Spin:1.65ct
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Rose Gold Diamond Malachite Amulette De Cartier Ring
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k rose gold Cartier ring from the Amulette de Cartier collection.
18k Gold, Rose Gold
7.70ct Malachite Pink Quartz & Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Signet Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite Diamonds Malachite 14K Yellow Gold Pink Quartz Signet Ring features a blend of luxurious stones and fine craftsmanship.
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$3,560Sale Price|20% Off
4.29 Carat Pink Tourmaline Turquoise Malachite Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The vibrant colors of the gemstones come alive in the glow of gold, lending an air of sophistication and elegance to the ring.
Turquoise, Tourmaline, Malachite, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
23.50ct Malachite Cocktail Ring With Emerald & Diamond Made In 18k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18k:2.94g,D:1.95ct,Slv:5.52gm, Emerald:1ct,Malakite:23.50ct Size: 7-25X17X28MM
Diamond, Emerald, Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Louis Vuitton Yellow Gold Malachite and Diamond B Blossom Ring
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Louis Vuitton Yellow Gold Malachite and Diamond B Blossom Ring PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 155663 Listing Title: Louis Vuitton Yellow Gold Malachite and Diamond B Blossom Ring Condition De...
Yellow Gold
BVLGARI Rose Gold Malachite and Diamond Diva's Dream Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
BVLGARI Rose Gold Malachite and Diamond Diva's Dream Ring PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 150887 Listing Title: BVLGARI Rose Gold Malachite and Diamond Diva's Dream Ring Condition Description:...
Sunita Nahata Malachite 5.12ct. Fancy Ring in 14KYG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Malachite Fancy Ring in 14Karat Yellow Gold with White Diamond.
Diamond, White Diamond, Malachite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sunita Nahata Malachite 5.25ct. Fancy Ring in 14KYG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Malachite Fancy Ring in 14Karat Yellow Gold with White Diamond.
Diamond, White Diamond, Malachite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sunita Nahata Malachite 0.88ct. Fancy Ring in 18KRG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Malachite Fancy Ring in 18Karat Rose Gold with White Diamond.
Diamond, White Diamond, Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sunita Nahata Malachite 0.61ct. Fancy Ring in 18KRG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Malachite Fancy Ring in 18Karat Rose Gold with White Diamond.
Diamond, White Diamond, Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Artisan 14K Yellow Gold Turquoise Malachite Clip-On Earrings, Italy
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
This stunning 14K yellow gold ring combines the genuine beauty of natural gemstones with the timeless elegance of fine Italian craftsmanship.
Malachite, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Drop Ring Malachite Tsavorithe 6.75 ct 21 x9 mm traditional made in Italy
Located in Viena, Viena
Drop ring made in a traditional Italian goldsmith in Valenza, delightful design, a malachite drop with smooth surface as if floating, held by 2 long fine crabs and an overlay set wit...
Malachite, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Les Berlingots De Cartier Malachite 0.33ct Semi-Paved Ring Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Aventura, FL
Details: Brand: Cartier Model: Les Berlingots De Cartier Ring Type: Malachite Total Carat Weight: 0.33 Carat Diamonds: Set with 12 Brilliant-Cut Diamonds Paved: Semi Paved Size: 54 ...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
CHAUMET 1970 Paris Cocktail Ring In 18Kt With 15.70 Cts In Diamonds & Malachite
By Chaumet
Located in Miami, FL
This massive statement ring has been crafted with bold twisted elements in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with highly textured finishes.
Diamond, Malachite, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Bvlgari Divas' Dream 18K Rose Gold Diamond and Malachite Open Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Guangzhou, CN
A refined and majestic embodiment of contemporary Italian glamour, this authentic open-band ring comes from the legendary Divas' Dream Collection by the historic House of Bvlgari.
SCALA GIOIELLI 14kt Bi-Color Gold Lapis Lazuli Diamond Ring, 0.47ct
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Elegant and visually striking, this refined 14-karat bi-color gold ring (yellow and white gold) represents a perfect balance between classic design and bold character, ideal for thos...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Lapis Opal 14 Karat Gold Ring by Meghna Jewels
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This beautiful ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat gold, 12.42 carats Lapis, .30 carats Ethiopian opal and sapphire The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to larger o...
Malachite, Opal, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
$1,000Sale Price / item|20% Off
22k Yellow Gold Vermeil Mosaic Inlay Signet Ring
By Chee Lee New York
Located in New York, NY
Adorned with Turquoise, Malachite, Carnelian, Lapis, Jade, and Jasper. All items are made to order, please allow 10-15 business days for items to ship after the order is placed. ...
Carnelian, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Turquoise, Jasper, Yellow Gold...
19.51ct Rose Quartz Cocktail Ring by Designer Carat in 14K Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Elevate your jewelry collection with this exquisite cocktail ring, featuring a striking 19.51 carat rose quartz gemstone set in a stunning 14 karat rose gold mounting.
Diamond, Malachite, Quartz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$2,400Sale Price|20% Off
Blue Lapis Lazuli Star Galaxy Celestial Constellation Zodiac Yellow Gold Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Blue Lapis Lazuli Star Galaxy Celestial Constellation Zodiac Yellow Gold Ring 18K Yellow Gold Blue Lapis Lazuli Cabochon Gemstone in a handcut, unique Star Shape Ring Size 7 - Resiz...
Malachite, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Inlaid Hardstone, Diamond and Gold Ring by Asch Grossbardt
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This vintage 14K yellow gold ring by Asch Grossbardt is designed in an organic motif, and is masterfully set with inlaid Mother-of-Pearl, Malachite, Coral, Black Onyx and Lapis-lazu...
Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Angel Skin Coral Multi Stone Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 19.13 Grams Ring Size: 6.0 ( fitted on finger, please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 32.06mm (1.26") (top of the r...
Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Ye...
Asch Grossbardt 0.12 Carats Diamond and Gemstone Abstract Yellow Gold Ring
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
The slightly domed ring is embellished by an arabesque of inlaid gemstones including coral, lapis lazuli, malachite, mother of pearl, and onyx, intercepted by solid gold and Diamond-...
Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$20,028 / item
Lignes Vertes Vague Ring by Karl Mazlo
By Karl Mazlo
Located in Geneve, CH
Materials: 18k yellow gold (7.8 g) / Malachite 32 ct (6.3 g) / Steel (5.8 g).
Malachite, Yellow Gold, Steel
$18,752 / item
Lignes Vertes Ecume Ring by Karl Mazlo
Located in Geneve, CH
Materials: 18k yellow gold (6.7 g) / Malachite 14.5 ct (2.9 g) / Steel (2.9 g).
Malachite, Yellow Gold, Steel
$695Sale Price|58% Off
Hakimoto Green Malkhite Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Hakimoto Green Malkhite Ring
Malachite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Asch Grossbardt Diamond and Multi Gem Inlay Wide Band Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 6.75 This beautiful Asch Grossbardt band ring is a masterpiece of color and craftsmanship, set in radiant 18 karat yellow gold.
Onyx, Pearl, Malachite, Lapis Lazuli, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gol...
Van Cleef & Arpels Perlée Couleurs Between the Finger Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Here we have wonderful creation from the world renowned luxury jewellery designer Van Cleef & Arpels. This ring has been crafted from 18ct yellow gold and showcases and open design c...
Diamond, Malachite, Yellow Gold
codebyEdge Customizable 18kYellow Gold Diamond Stacking Ring Letter T Morse code
By codebyEdge
Located in London, GB
The Amanti Ring by codebyEdge, is a luxurious personalized stacking ring designed for meaningful storytelling. Expertly crafted to order in platinum or recycled 18k yellow gold or ro...
Diamond, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, E...
codebyEdge Customizable 18kYellow Gold Diamond Stacking Ring Letter O Morse code
By codebyEdge
Located in London, GB
The Amanti Ring by codebyEdge, is a luxurious personalized stacking ring designed for meaningful storytelling. Expertly crafted to order in platinum or recycled 18k yellow gold or r...
Diamond, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, E...
Sunita Nahata Amethyst 6.42ct. Cocktail Ring in 18KRG with Multi stone.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Amethyst Fancy Ring in 18Karat Rose Gold with Tanzanite, Malachite and White Diamond.
White Diamond, Amethyst, Malachite, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sunita Nahata Amethyst 8.26ct. Ring in 18KRG with Mix Gemstones & Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Amethyst Fancy Ring in 18Karat Rose Gold with Rhodolite, malachite and White Diamond.
White Diamond, Rhodolite, Amethyst, Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Asch Grossbardt 18KT YG Diamond 1.00Ct. & Inlaid Semi Precious Stones Dome Ring
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in New York, NY
This lovely Asch Grossbardt ring is crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. The stunning dome shaped ring is set with geometric shapes of mother of pearl, coral, lapis, turquoise, malachite...
Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yell...
1970's Italian Malachite and Diamond Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in North Miami, FL
1970's Italian Malachite and diamonds gold ring. 14K gold,. Has wear by age and use.
Malachite, Gold
$1,995
SUNSET enamel ring
Located in Birmingham, MI
SUNSET inlaid, gold vermeil ring, Lapis & Malachite
Vermeil
Bespoke Halo Mount for 3-5 Carat Yellow White Diamond Oval Shape Platinum Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Double Halo Diamond Engagement Ring Setting Platinum Yellow Diamond Halo for 3–5 Carat Oval Center A stunning double halo diamond engagement ring setting, crafted in platinum, desig...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Eme...
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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