$3,680Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18k Gold, Natural Morganite, Rubellite & Rose Cut Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and one of a kind, Morganite & Rubellite Cocktail Ring set in 18K Rose Gold & Diamonds.
Diamond, Morganite, Rubelite, 18k Gold
Sunita Nahata Morganite 2.33ct. Fancy Ring in 18Karat Rose Gold with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Classic morganite ring in 18K Rose gold with Diamond. Morganite: 2.33 carat, 10X8mm size, oval shape.
Diamond, Morganite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sunita Nahata Morganite 1.03ct. Fancy Ring in 18Karat Rose Gold with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Classic morganite ring in 18K Rose gold with Diamond. Morganite: 1.03 carat, 7.00mm size, round shape.
Diamond, Morganite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sunita Nahata Morganite 2.00ct. Fancy Ring in 18Karat Rose Gold with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Classic morganite ring in 18K Rose gold with Diamond. Morganite: 2.00 carat, 8X8mm size, cushion shape.
Diamond, Morganite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Angara Natural Prong-Set Cushion Morganite Solitaire Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: MorganiteMain Stone Color: Peachy PinkMain Stone Shape: Cushion CutMain Stone Creation: NaturalMain Stone Size: 10x8mmMain...
Morganite, Gold, 14k Gold
Michael Zobel 14.37 Carat Morganite Gemstone Diamond 18/22 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
An 18 karat and 22 karat yellow gold ring; the featured facet-cut Morganite, weighing approx. 14.37 carats and measuring approx. 1” x .63”, offers a beautiful pop of color and the ri...
Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
7.80 Carats Impressive Natural Morganite and Diamond 14K Solid Rose Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
7.80 Carats Impressive Natural Morganite and Diamond 14K Solid Rose Gold Ring Suggested Replacement Value: Approx. $8,000.00 Total Morganite Weight is: Approx. 6.00 Carats Morgani...
Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
9.20 Carats Impressive Natural Morganite and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
9.20 Carats Impressive Natural Morganite and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Ring Suggested Replacement Value: Approx. $8,000.00 Total Morganite Weight is: Approx. 8.00 Carats Morgan...
Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, White Gold
Gin & Grace Vintage-Inspired Morganite & Diamond Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
Set in warm rose gold with elegant milgrain accents, this ring evokes classic elegance with a modern twist—perfect as a statement piece or a unique engagement ring.
Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
3.40 Carats Exquisite Natural Morganite and Diamond 14K Solid Rose Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3.40 Carats Exquisite Natural Morganite and Diamond 14K Solid Rose Gold Ring Suggested Replacement Value: $4,800.00 Total Natural Pear Shaped Morganite Weights: Approx. 2.00 Carats...
Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Nazarelle 14 Karat Gold Double Oval 9.74 Carat Morganite Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Nazarelle
Located in Houston, TX
This ring is designed by Nazarelle and made in 14k white gold.
Diamond, Morganite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
7.80 Carats Impressive Natural Morganite and Diamond 14K Solid Rose Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
7.80 Carats Impressive Natural Morganite and Diamond 14K Solid Rose Gold Ring Suggested Replacement Value: Approx. $8,000.00 Total Morganite Weight is: Approx. 6.00 Carats Morgani...
Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
10.70 Carat Oval Shape Morganite and Diamond 18K Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in NEW YORK, NY
10.70 Carat Oval Shape Morganite and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K Rose Gold.
Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sunita Nahata Morganite 11.17ct. Fancy Ring in 18K Rose Gold with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Classic morganite ring in 18K rose gold with diamonds. Morganite: 11.17 carat oval shape.
White Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2.85 Carat Morganite White Diamond Round 14 Karat Rose Gold Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
The centerpiece of this enchanting ring is the Morganite, selected for its exquisite peachy-pink hue and size.
Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2.02 Carat Morganite White Diamond Round 14 Karat Rose Gold Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
The centerpiece of this enchanting ring is the Morganite, selected for its exquisite peachy-pink hue and size.
Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2.28 Carat Morganite White Diamond Round 14 Karat Rose Gold Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
The centerpiece of this enchanting ring is the Morganite, selected for its exquisite peachy-pink hue and size.
Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Oval Light Pink Peach Morganite Halo White Champagne Cognac Diamonds Gold Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Elegant Multi-Stone Ring. This exquisite ring features a stunning central stone surrounded by a double halo of smaller diamonds, all set in a beautifully crafted band. The intricate ...
Diamond, Morganite, Gold
2.18 Carat Morganite Cushion White Diamond Round 14K Rose Gold Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
The centerpiece of this enchanting ring is the Morganite, selected for its exquisite peachy-pink hue and size.
Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
12.00 Carats Exquisite Natural Morganite and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
12.00 Carats Exquisite Natural Morganite and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring Suggested Replacement Value: $7,900.00 Total Natural Oval Shaped Morganite Weights: Approx. 11.00 Ca...
Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
36.25 Carats Exquisite Natural Morganite and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
36.25 Carats Exquisite Natural Morganite and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring Suggested Replacement Value: 15,000.00 Total Natural Oval Morganite Weight is: Approx. 33.00 Carats ...
Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.51 Carat Octagon Cut Pink Morganite Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
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Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, White Gold
10.91 Carat Natural Morganite Multi Color Sapphire Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
10.91 Carat Natural Morganite Multi Color Sapphire Rose Gold Cocktail Ring Item Specs: Morganite (Cushion-Oval Cut) weighing 9.30 carats 32 Multi-Color Sapphires (Round Cut) weigh...
Morganite, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 14k G...
8.00 Carats Exquisite Natural Morganite and Diamond 14K Solid Rose Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
8.00 Carats Exquisite Natural Peach Morganite and Diamond 14K Solid Rose Gold Ring Suggested Replacement Value: $7,500.00 Total Natural Morganite Weight: Approx. 6.50 Carats Morg...
Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
20 Carat Oval Shape Morganite Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Estate
Located in New York, NY
20 Carat Morganite Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Estate A classic, Cocktail ring Huge 20 Carat of very clean no inclusion Morganite full of luster and shine ring.
Morganite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
5.10 Carats Exquisite Natural Morganite and Diamond 14K Solid Rose Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
5.10 Carats Exquisite Natural Morganite and Diamond 14K Solid Rose Gold Ring Suggested Replacement Value: $7,000.00 Total Natural Cushion Morganite Weights: Approx. 3.50 Carats Mo...
Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
5.20 Carats Exquisite Natural Morganite and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
5.20 Carats Exquisite Natural Morganite and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring Suggested Replacement Value: $6,000.00 Total Natural Cushion Morganite Weights: Approx. 4.20 Carats ...
Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
5.38 Carat Pear Morganite Diamond 18K Rose Gold Ring by Merkaba
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A romantic 5.38 carat pear cut morganite and diamond ring, handcrafted in 18K rose gold by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills.
Multi-gemstone, Morganite, White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Angara 2.5ct Oval Morganite Halo Ring in 14K Gold, Inspired by Diana
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The diamonds in a prong setting, form a scintillating floral halo around the oval gemstone. Designed in 14K rose gold, this morganite and diamond ring bespeaks glamour and elegance.
Diamond, Morganite, Gold, 14k Gold
18 Karat Gold 7.03 Carat Diamond, Black Onyx and Morganite Solitaire Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
A marvel of exquisite craftsmanship, the 18 Karat Gold Solitaire Ring showcases a stunning 7.03 carat diamond, complemented by black onyx and morganite accents.
Diamond, Morganite, Onyx, 18k Gold
Sunita Nahata Morganite 12.40ct. Fancy Ring in 18K Rose Gold with Rhodolite.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Classic morganite ring in 18K rose gold with rhodolite and diamonds.
Garnet, Morganite, Rhodolite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
16 Carat Cushion Shape Morganite Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Estate
Located in New York, NY
16 Carat Morganite Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Estate A classic, Cocktail ring Huge 16 Carat of very clean no inclusion Morganite full of luster and shine ring.
Morganite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cocktail Ring with Double Halo with 6.75ct Morganite
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Cocktail Ring in 14K Rose Gold; Featuring Double halo around 6.75ct Morganite Diamond cathedral shank & diamond stems totaling 1.55ct of white full brilliant cut diamonds Size: 7 (s...
Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
7.50 Carat Oval Morganite Beryl and RBC Diamond Gold Vintage Fine Estate Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Morganite Beryl and RBC Diamond Gold Fine Estate Cocktail Ring.
Beryl, Diamond, Morganite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.30 Carat Morganite Cushion Cut Diamond Accents 10K Rose Gold Classic Ring
Located in New York, NY
Gemstone colors: Pink Gemstone shapes: Cushion One prong-set Cushion-cut Genuine Morganite measures 6 mm wide x 8 mm long Gemstone weight: 1 3/10 carats Total gemstone weight: 1 3/10...
Diamond, Morganite, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
7.15 Carats Exquisite Natural Morganite and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
7.15 Carats Exquisite Natural Morganite and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Ring Total Natural Oval Shaped Morganite Weights: Approx. 6.20 Carats Morganite Measures: Approx. 14.00 x 1...
Morganite, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,640Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, 3.66 carats Morganite & Emerald cut Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Morganite Engagement Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Morganite, 18k Gold
White Yellow Opal Black Diamond Halo Peach Morganite Rose Gold Statement Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
A captivating ring featuring a central opal surrounded by a halo of sparkling black diamonds and peach morganites, set in an intricate design.
Black Diamond, Morganite, Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Angara Natural Solitaire Oval Morganite Ring with Diamond in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: MorganiteMain Stone Color: PeachMain Stone Shape: OvalMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain Stone Size: 7x5mmMain Stone Carat We...
Diamond, Morganite, Gold
Angara Natural Cushion 1.2 ct Morganite Solitaire Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The dainty split shank accentuates the beauty of this enchanting morganite and diamond ring. Designed in 14k rose gold.
Diamond, Morganite, Gold
Allison Kaufman 18K Yellow Gold 15.60 Carat Cushion Cut Morganite Cocktail Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One of a kind handmade unique cushion cut Morganite, emerald cut Citrine, and round diamond cocktail ring handmade in 18K yellow gold.
Morganite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
27 Carat Cushion Shape Morganite & Diamond Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
27 Carat Morganite Cocktail Ring with 1 Ct diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Estate A classic, Cocktail ring Huge 27 Carat of very clean no inclusion Morganite full of luster and ...
Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sunita Nahata Morganite 5.20ct. Fancy Ring in 18Karat Rose Gold with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Classic morganite ring in 18K rose gold with diamonds and morganites.
Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
TJD 0.20 Carat Diamond and 8X6MM Oval Morganite 18KT White Gold Engagement Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Dazzling with 8 brilliant, 24 baguette diamonds and 1 morganite gemstone elegantly set in prong setting and crafted beautifully in 18 KT rose gold.
Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sunita Nahata Morganite 5.60ct. Fancy Ring in 18Karat Rose Gold with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Classic morganite ring in 18K rose gold with diamonds and morganites.
Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sunita Nahata Morganite 5.60ct. Fancy Ring in 18Karat Rose Gold with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Classic morganite ring in 18K rose gold with diamonds and morganites.
Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sunita Nahata Morganite 11.84ct. Fancy Ring in 18K Rose Gold with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Classic morganite ring in 18K rose gold with diamonds. Morganite: 11.84 carat oval shape.
White Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Lucea New York Morganite and Side Diamond Ring
By Lucea New York
Located in New York, NY
"Palm Beach" Morganite and Diamond Radiant Side Ring in 18K Rose Gold.
Diamond, Morganite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$2,360Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, 4.78 carats Morganite, Blue Sapphires & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Morganite & Blue Sapphires Cocktail Ring set in 18K Rose Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Morganite, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sunita Nahata Morganite 7.71ct. Fancy Ring in 18Karat Rose Gold with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Classic morganite ring in 18K rose gold with diamonds and morganites.
Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Classic Oval-Cut Morganite with Round-Cut Diamond 14k Rose Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This Ring is weight 4.09 grams. Crafted with 14K Rose Gold, this delicate Ring is polished to a high finish shine.
Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Angara Natural Cushion Morganite Halo Ring with Diamond in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: MorganiteMain Stone Color: Peachy PinkMain Stone Shape: Cushion CutMain Stone Creation: NaturalMain Stone Size: 10x8mmMain...
Diamond, Morganite, Gold, 14k Gold
$3,192Sale Price|20% Off
Morganite Cushion White Diamond Round 14 Karat Gold Fashion Engagement Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the romance of our fashion Morganite engagement ring, a creation that effortlessly combines the warmth of 14K Rose Gold with the ethereal beauty of gemstones.
Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Sunita Nahata Morganite 4.90ct. Fancy Ring in 18Karat Rose Gold with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Classic morganite ring in 18K rose gold with diamonds and morganites.
Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sunita Nahata Morganite 6.50ct. Fancy Ring in 18Karat Rose Gold with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Classic morganite ring in 18K rose gold with diamonds and morganites.
Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Classic Oval-Cut Morganite with Round-Cut Diamond 14k Rose Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This Ring is weight 4.66 grams. Crafted with 14K Rose Gold, this delicate Ring is polished to a high finish shine.
Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$5,520Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, 7.44 carats, Morganite, Pink Sapphires & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Morganite & Pink Sapphires Cocktail Ring set in 18K Rose Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Morganite, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose 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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