14K Yellow Gold Emerald-Cut Red Gemstone Ring, Unisex, 6.61g
Located in New York, NY
Ring featuring a striking emerald-cut deep red gemstone set in a solid 14K yellow gold mounting.
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mings Red Marquise Cabochon Jade Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Jade: Red Jade Jade Measurements: 20 mm x 9 mm x 5 mm Total Weight: 7.7 Grams Ring Size: 6 (resizable) Stamped: "M...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1930s Red Gem 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This thin antique ring is composed of a synthesis ruby of barrel shape, crimped closed and decorated on both sides of openwork arab...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Red Jasper Intaglio 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. An elegant antique ring with a simple oval setting crafted from smooth gold.
Jasper, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Red Orange Tourmaline Diamond Ring 18K White Gold Cocktail
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Red Orange Tourmaline Diamond Ring 18K White Gold Cocktail This estate cocktail ring is made in solid 18K White Gold (750 stamp inside of the band).
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.23ct Diamond & Red Enamel 14K Yellow Gold Open Wrap Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted in 14K yellow gold, this ring features an open wrap design adorned with 0.23 carats of fancy diamonds and accented with vibrant red enamel.
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Green Peridot Red Rubies Rose Gold Ring Botta Gioielli
By Botta gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant handmade ring in 9k rose gold crafted in our Milan jewelry workshop, featuring 8 square-cut rubies set in solid gold cubes that encircle an oval cabochon-cut peridot, forming...
Peridot, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Timeless Ring in 18k White Gold and Red Rubies
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
TIMELESS Ring in white gold 18Kt 2.80 gr with Red Rubies in total 0.58 ct and Diamond G color VS clarity 0.10 ct.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
From $10,673Sale Price / item|20% Off
Classic Cherry Red Balloon Ring in 18K White Gold
By Sybarite Jewellery
Located in London, GB
A bold declaration of passion and artistry, the Classic Cherry Red Balloon Ring is a statement piece that captures the lightness of love in full bloom.
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver
.54 Carat Red Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Ruby and diamond ring. Oval ruby center stone set in a 14k yellow gold semi split shank setting with 27 round brilliant cut accent diamonds. 1 oval red ruby, approx. .54cts 27 roun...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Timeless Ring In 18k White Gold and Red Rubies
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
TIMELESS Ring in white gold 18Kt 2.80 gr with Red Rubies in total 0.58 ct and Diamond G color VS clarity 0.10 ct.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Marquise Red Ruby and Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 2.7 Grams Ring Size: 4.5 Gemstone Specifications: Gemstones: 1 marquise red ruby Ruby Carat Weight: ~ 0.16 carats R...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage gold-plated ring with faceted natural red garnets.
Located in Chorzów, PL
An elegant gold-plated flower-shaped ring adorned with faceted garnets. Origin: Germany, second half of the 20th century. Jeweler's size: 11 (51). Size cannot be adjusted. Weight:...
Garnet, Gold Plate
$7,738Sale Price|20% Off
Ring in 750 Red Gold with Marquise Cut Diamond
By Thomas Leyser
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Ring in 750/ Red Gold (4.5 gram), set with 1x Diamond (LY/ VS2, Marquise-cut, 1.09cts) Beautiful antique inspired stone with a golden/honey colored tone.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Red Ruby Round Cut Rose Gold Ring Botta Jewelry
By Botta gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
Handcrafted ring in 9k rose gold, made in our goldsmith workshop in Milan. The solid gold band has been meticulously handworked to create this rock-like texture, making each ring one...
Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
9K Yellow Gold Vintage Floral Cluster Ring with Red Garnets.
Located in Bangkok, TH
CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 9K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 3-8 Total Gemstones Weight: 2.07 carat.
Garnet, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Mings Marquise Cabochon Red Bicolor Jade Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 8.7 Grams Stones: Marquise Red Bicolor Jade Jade Measurements: 24 mm x 11.6 mm x 7.2 mm Ring Size: 6 ...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Red Ruby Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 6.25 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 2.0 Grams Gemstone Specifications: Gemstones: 1 o...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
BZero1 Ring with Serpentine in Red Gold by Bvlgari
By Bulgari
Located in Lucerne, CH
The Bvlgari BZero1 Ring with Serpentine in 18 Karat Red Gold is a stunning reinterpretation of one of the brand's most iconic designs.
Diamond, Gold
14K yellow gold Ring with red cabochon and diamonds
Located in Berlin, BE
This 14K yellow gold ring is a stunning example of timeless elegance and refined taste.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Round Red Ruby and Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 2.1 Grams Ring Size: 6.75 Gemstone Specifications: Gemstones: 1 round red ruby Ruby Carat Weight: ~ 0.25 carats Diamo...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,680Sale Price|20% Off
Ring in 750 Red Gold with Antique Cut Diamond
By Thomas Leyser
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
1 Ring in 750/ Red Gold, set with 1x Diamond (cushion, antique-cut, VS2, 1.16ct).
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
4.00 Carat Trillion Red Agate And Diamond Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Trillion Shaped Ring. The ring is 14K Rose Gold. There are 0.62 Carats in Diamonds H/I SI.
Diamond, White Diamond, Agate, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Yellow Gold Tea Contemporary Ring with Natural Cushion Red Garnet
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary ring is available in 18 karat yellow gold, featuring a red natural cushion red garnet.
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
0.61 Carat White Diamond White Gold Red Enamel Ring
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
122 White Diamonds: 0.61 Carats Metal: 18K White Gold, 15.95 Grams
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
$1,697Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Style Carved Red Carnelian Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
We can ship every piece of our 1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Ring is made of 9K Yellow Gold. This Ring has a 5.50 Carats Oval Cut Carved Red Carnelian.
Carnelian, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fire Opal Yellow Gold Ring Mexican Gemstone Jewelry Red
Located in Berlin, DE
14K yellow gold with natural Fire Opal opal origin - Mexico opal measurements - 0.12 x 0.24 x 0.31 in / 3 x 6 x 8 mm opal weight - 0.7 carats ring size - 6.25 US ring weight - 4.35...
Opal, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.16 Carat Natural Red Tourmaline Diamond Ring 14K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing an exquisite 14K white gold ring featuring a captivating natural red tourmaline (rubellite) weighing 4.16 carats.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold
Rose Gold Serpent Ring with Natural Raspberry Pink Red Tourmaline
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Serpent ring is in 18 karat rose gold with natural raspberry pink red tourmaline, 4.28 carats, 105x82mm.
Tourmaline, Chrome Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yell...
$2,887Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage 5.49ct Pear-Shaped Red Tourmaline Diamond Ring, 18K Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, this exquisite ring features a stunning 5.49 carat pear-shaped tourmaline, rich in deep red hues that radiate warmth and elegance.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Aquamarine Red Enamel Diamond 14 Karat Gold Spiral Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat rose gold and set with .36 carats Aquamarine, .25 carats of sparkling diamonds. The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to lar...
Diamond, Aquamarine, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
Mings Marquis Red Jade Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 5.6 Grams Ring Size: 6 (resizable) Stamped: "Mings" "14K" Ring Measurements: 25mm x 11mm Condition: Preow...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Cabochon Red Ruby Diamond Bow Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 4.3 Grams Ring Size: 6.75 Ring Height: ~10 mm tall Ruby Specifications: Ruby Count: 1 oval red ruby Ruby Measuremen...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1.20 Carat Red Trillion Rhodolite Garnet Gold Solitaire Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Elegant and finely detailed Red Trillion Rhodolite Garnet Gold Ring. Centering a securely Hand set Red Trillion Rhodolite Garnet, weighing approx. 1.20 Carat.
Garnet, Rhodolite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Small Natural Red Coral and 14K Gold Ring
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A gorgeous vintage natural red coral and gold openwork ring. The coral is bezel set in a 14 karat gold worked and engraved mounting.
Coral, 14k Gold
Red and Green Enamel Dragon Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Ring Size: 5 Ring Height: ~14 mm tall Total Weight: 12.3 Grams Diamond Count: 3 single cut diamonds Diamond Carat Weight: 0.02 carat...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage Red Carpet 5 Stone Ruby Engraved Gold Band Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Red Carpet Vintage 5-Stone Ruby Statement Gold Band Ring.
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold .77ct Jedi Red Spinel & Diamond Ring
Located in Big Bend, WI
14K yellow gold diamond ring featuring a Jedi red spinel. The red spinel weighs .77 cts.
Diamond, Spinel, Yellow Gold
Oval Red Ruby Double Diamond Halo Ring 10k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 10K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 7.6 Grams Ring Size: 6.75 Ruby Specifications: Ruby Count: 1 oval red ruby Ruby Measurements: ~10 mm x 6.7 mm x 5.2 ...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Gold, 10k Gold
Blue Sapphire Red Ruby Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 3.6 Grams Ring Size: 6.75 Sapphire Carat Weight: ~0.41 carats Sapphire Measurements: 5.2 mm x 3.8 mm x 2.8 Ruby Carat ...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vivid Red Ruby and White Sapphire Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This ring is crafted in 18K white gold. We are a third generation company (over 100 years) and have been established in Hong Kong since 1961.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Red Tourmaline and 9 Carat Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Perched up high and modelled in 9carat gold. Ring Size: O 1/2 or 7 1/2 Stone Dimensions: 9x8mm Weight: 4.7g
Tourmaline, Gold
Diamonds, Red Coral, White Gold Butterfly Design Fashion Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Special design fashion ring realized with butterfly shape. The body is studded with 0.09 ct of diamonds and the wings are 3.10 gr of carved red coral. Diamonds 0.09 ct Coral 3.10 gr...
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Tea Contemporary Cocktail Ring with Red Tourmaline
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary cocktail ring is in 18 karat rose or yellow gold with red natural cushion cut tourmaline.
Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Maria Kotsoni Contemporary 18k Yellow Gold & Red Garnet Sculptural Ring
By Maria Kotsoni
Located in Nicosia, CY
The 'Hovering Disk’, ring is crafted in 18k gold, hallmarked in Cyprus.
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Red Zircon and Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14k white gold Zircon: 2 oval cut = 3.14cttw Diamonds: 94 round cut = 0.50cttw Color: J Clarity SI1 Ring Size: 7.25 (please allow up to 2 additional business days for sizin...
Diamond, Zircon, 14k Gold, White Gold
Fire Opal Gold Ring Modern Engagement lotr style red gemstone
Located in Berlin, DE
18K yellow gold ring with natural Mexican Fire Opal Opal origin - Mexico stone weight - 1.67 carats stone measurements - 0.39 х 0.43 in / 10 х 11 mm ring size - 8 US ring weight - 3....
Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
IGI Certified 4.05 Carat Diamond and Red Tourmaline Ring 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Diamond: 0.17 ct Color: H Clarity: VS1 Natural Red Tourmaline: 3.88 ct Total Gemstone Weight: 4.05 ct Ring Weight: 0.1 t oz / 3.17 g Metal: 14K Gold
Tourmaline, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
Vintage 14K Rose Gold Red Coral Cabochon Large Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This striking cocktail ring features a captivating red jumbo coral cabochon, its smooth surface and rich hue drawing the eye.
Coral, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Big Almandine Yellow Gold Ring Garnet Scarlet Statement Red Gem Mens Bold Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
Big matte finish 14k yellow gold ring with natural Almandine Garnet almandine origin - India ring weight - 10.2 grams ring size - 6.25 US stone measurements - 0.16 х 0.24 x 0.31 in ...
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Tibetan Ring with Vivid Red Spinel and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
An unusual form makes this Tibetan 18 karat yellow gold contemporary ring an art object. It is encrusted with: colourful sapphires, diamonds, emeralds and cushion red vivid spinel.
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, ...
Red Pink Round Floral Flower Cluster 14K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A stunning and beautiful design of the iconic Edwardian style flower cluster ring, featuring round ruby for its center and six round cut striking pink tourmaline beautifully set into...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 18K Gold Sardinian Red Coral Bead and Claw Ring
Located in Venice, CA
In this 18k gold vintage ring, a three-dimensional claw rises up and clasps a coral bead.
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold
Red Garnet & Pearl Vintage Style Cocktail 14K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A very charming cocktail ring featuring a central oval shaped 7×5 mm. garnet flanked by four additional garnet and pearls. The ring setting is well made in 14k rose gold with milgrai...
Garnet, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Diamond And Red Enamel Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This striking David Webb dome ring is crafted from platinum and 18K yellow gold, featuring a bold red enamel surface adorned with meticulously placed gold stars.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Custom 14K Yellow Gold Ring with 4.28ct Red Cambodian Zircon
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Custom Made 14K Yellow Gold Ring with Natural Cambodian Zircons – A Unique Statement Piece Elevate your jewelry collection with this exquisite custom-made 14K yellow gold ring, desi...
Zircon, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Red Agate and Diamond Filigree Ring of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
It can be resized for an additional charge, allowing for a customized fit. Materials: gold, diamond, red agate, agate, 14k gold.
Agate, Diamond, 14k Gold
$976Sale Price|20% Off
14K Rose Gold Red Coral Sugarloaf & Diamond Ring, Unisex, USA
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
The Red Coral sugarloaf and diamond ring is set in a 14-karat pink or rose gold ring.
Diamond, Coral, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Vintage Solid 18k Yellow Gold Red Ruby & Diamond Byzantine Cocktail Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Exquisite and bold, this 18K yellow gold statement ring features a captivating Byzantine design.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Red Enamel Snake Ring Diamond in 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The color scheme of green, red, and the rosy hue of the gold makes this ring a standout accessory that is both colorful and chic.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
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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