$2,625Sale Price|50% Off
Unique Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White and Red Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
Designed with six elements surrounding the center stone resembling a stylized ballerina skirt. The two arcs in red gold on each side of the ring band are a cute detail to ring and de...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Gold
Deep Red Oval Garnet and Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 9.5 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 4.3 Grams Gemstone Specifications: Gemstones: 1 re...
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Red Tourmaline and Diamond Band Ring in Yellow Gold, 9.54 Carats
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This handsome ring features a large rubellite tourmaline of exceptional quality; perfect for daytime or evening wear! The rubellite weighs 9.54 carats and has superior rich color and...
Rubelite, Tourmaline, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Oval Red Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 2.4 Grams Ring Size: 6.25 Gemstone Specifications: Gemstones: 1 oval red ruby Ruby Carat Weight: ~ 0.52 carats Ruby M...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow 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
Vintage Handmade 18k Yellow Gold RED Mediterranean Coral Twisted Wire Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 11.22 Grams Ring Size: 5.5 (Fitted on a finger, please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 21.7mm (0.85") (top o...
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Red Rubellite Garnet and Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 7.25 (resizing available for a fee) Ring Height: 8.6 mm tall Total Weight: 2.9 Grams Gemstone Speci...
Diamond, Garnet, Rubelite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Genuine Red Coral Ring 1970s
Located in Arnhem, NL
A vintage (ca. 1970 s) 14 karat solid yellow gold with natural red coral cabochon. The red coral is set in an oval gold frame with scalloped edge and gold spheres.
Coral, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Natural Red Spinel and Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14k white gold Gemstones: Red Spinel = 1.71ct emerald cut Certification: AGI 25333 Diamonds: 93 round brilliant cuts = .88cttw Color: F Clarity: VS2...
Diamond, Spinel, 14k Gold, White Gold
Red Oval Shaped Ruby Ring
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous piece of jewelry, red ruby ring is certain to draw admiration. The centerpiece of the ring is an exquisitely faceted 0.82 carat red oval shaped ruby set in 18k white gold.
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Red Spinel and 1.02 Carat Sapphire Yellow Gold Twist Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive 0.68 carat red spinel and 1.02 carat blue sapphire, 18 karat yellow gold and 18 karat white gold set twist ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Burmese No-Heat Red Spinel, Emerald & Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elegant 14K yellow gold marquise-shaped ring featuring a 1.85 carat Burmese red spinel (no heat) set between two oval emeralds totaling 1.63 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s 18k Gold Plated Red Synthetic Ruby & Crystal Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Step into the vibrant glamour of the 1990s with this exquisite 18k Gold Plated Red Synthetic Ruby & Crystal Cocktail Ring.
Gold Plate
$944Sale Price / item|44% Off
14k Gold Ring with Red Garnet, Yellow Sapphire and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold color contrast ring with natural red garnet, yellow sapphire and diamonds.
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold
French 1960s Red Gem Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Augis Ring
By A. Augis
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Red Coral Spheres, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster Retrò Ring
Located in Marcianise, CE
Simple but elegant retrò ring realized in 18K yellow gold structure and embellished with 0.60 gr of red coral sphere of 10 mm.
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.78Cts Red Ruby & 0.24Cttw Diamond Cocktail Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 14k yellow gold. Diamond color H and SI clarity. The width of the ring is 9mm.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
10.80 Carats Natural Red Ruby 14k Solid Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
10.80 Carats Natural Red Ruby 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring Natural Oval Ruby Weight is: Approx. 10.80 Carats Ruby Measures: Approx. 6 x 4mm Ruby treatment: Fracture Filling Ring s...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$944Sale Price / item|44% Off
14k gold ring with red garnet, blue sapphire and diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Color contrast 14 kt solid gold ring with natural red garnet, blue sapphire and diamonds.
Diamond, Garnet, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Band Ring with 31 Red Sapphires & Diamonds, 2.29ct
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18K Yellow Gold Band Ring with 31 Red Sapphires & Diamonds, 2.29ct This band has 31 Red Sapphires that weigh 1.30 carats and 81 Round Cut Diamonds that weigh 0.99 carats.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold Ruby Ring 2.10 Cts Natural Red pink Ruby Engagement Ring art nouveau style
Located in Berlin, DE
This refined ring is crafted in 14K white gold and set with a natural star ruby cabochon sourced from Thailand. The ruby is distinguished by pronounced natural color zoning, visually...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$793Sale Price|20% Off
3.5ct Red Ruby Ring in Solid 14k White Gold Pear Shape 10x7mm Solitaire Ring
Located in Columbus, OH
This solitaire ring features a 3.59 carat pear shape ruby gemstone with a tapered shank, all set in solid 14K gold. This ring can be a beautiful July birthstone gift for your loved o...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1940s 5.75 Carat Cabochon Cut Red Coral and Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive red cabochon cut coral ring has been crafted in 14k yellow gold.
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Burma Red Ruby and Diamond Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 10.0 Grams Ring Size: 10 Gemstone Specifications: Gemstones: 1 oval red ruby Ruby Measurements: ~6.24 mm x 5.06 mm x...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Solid Yellow Gold Contemporary Minimalist 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
2.14 Carat Vivid Red Cushion Ruby Yellow Gold Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant Yellow Gold ring featuring a 2.14 carat cushion natural vivid red ruby as the center stone.
Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Yellow Diamond 0.71 Red Ruby Gold Art Deco Vintage Ring 18K
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Art Deco Style Ring Bold Beautiful Statement Ring Center is Natural Yellow Diamond surrounded with Red Ruby.
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold
18K Solid Yellow Gold Tea Contemporary Ring with Natural Red Garnet
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary ring is made of 18 karat yellow gold and features a cushion-cut red garnet.
Garnet, Rhodolite, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold GIA 3.59ct Red Spinel and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This ring embodies classic vintage glamour—perfect as a statement piece or an alternative engagement ring—offering exceptional color, sparkle, and timeless appeal.
Diamond, Spinel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Red Coral Blue Sapphires Diamonds Rose and White Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, CE
Charming 14 kt roseand white gold animal ring with 0.50 g of red coral, 0.50 ct of blue sapphires and 0.65 ct of diamonds.
Coral, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Jennifer Liang 14 KT Gold Red Spinel Stackable Gemstone Ring
Located in New York, NY
14kt gold stackable gemstone ring with a red spinel stone.
Spinel, 14k Gold
$25,753Sale Price|50% Off
Large Star Ruby Ring gold Big Cocktail ring Pink Red Unisex ruby wedding gift
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
A beautiful 14K yellow gold ring set with a natural star ruby from Sri Lanka. This large cabochon-cut gemstone weighs 33.85 carats and shows a glowing six-rayed star when the light m...
Ruby, Star Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Red Coral Cameo Oval 10 Karat Gold Ring, Hand Carved
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning Hand Carved Coral Cameo bezel set Gold Ring. Wonderful 10K Gold Setting. Ring is a size 4 and can be sized by us or your jeweler. Ring is size Measuring 1.37 in x .50 in. T...
Coral, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
From $8,738Sale Price / item|20% Off
Cherry Red Heart Balloon Ring
By Sybarite Jewellery
Located in London, GB
A bold declaration of passion and artistry, the Cherry Red Heart Balloon Ring is a statement piece that captures the lightness of love in full bloom. Its striking cherry-red balloon,...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Red Aka Coral Sphere and Diamond Ring 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K White Gold Ring Size: 6.5 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 2.9 Grams Ring Height: 21 mm Aka Coral Specifications: Shape: Sphere Cor...
Diamond, Coral, 14k Gold, White Gold
Luca Carati Red Agate Diamond Ring 18k Rose Gold 0.34cttw
By Luca Carati
Located in New York, NY
A cabochon center red Agate ring with pave set diamonds. Crafted in 18K rose gold.
Agate, Diamond, Rose Gold
Red Brown Oval Cabochon Jade Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 10.7 Grams Jade Carat Weight: ~9 carats Jade Measurements: 16.6 mm x 12.8 mm x 4.8 mm Ring Size: 8.5 (resizable) Stamp...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Priyashi Nahata Red Garnet Russell Ring in 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Priyashi Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This is complimented by 18 Karat Rose Gold to create a contrasted look. Red Garnet Russell Ring in 18 Karat Rose Gold.
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Red Aka Coral Sphere and Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6.25 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 2.9 Grams Aka Coral Specifications: Shape: Sphere Coral Diameter: 8 mm ...
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Red Garnet and Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Natural Oval Gemstone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage but never used. Mozambique Unheated Untreated Garnet Gemstone With Brilliant Clean Diamonds All Natural Stones 14k White Gold approx 10 grams Vivid Red Garnet Oval Shape 2.34...
Garnet, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Linde RED PINK STAR Ruby Solitaire ring. 10k Yellow gold.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1950s Size: 8 US Materials: White gold Gemstone: Ruby Gem color: Pink Band Color: Gold Style: Art nouveau This stylish vintage 10 karat yellow gold ring was made a...
Ruby, Yellow Gold
Gilberto Cassola & C. Red Enamel 0.80 Carats Diamond Gold Ring
By Gilberto Cassola
Located in New York, NY
The ring is 18K rose gold. The ring has 0.80ct F VS Diamonds. The ring is a size 7.5, not sizable. The ring measures on top 1.25" x 14/16". The ring weighs 22.8 grams. Serial #9560.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold, Enamel
Vintage Red Carpet 5 Stone Diamond Gold Engraved Band Statement Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Red Carpet Vintage 5-Stone Diamond Statement Engraved Gold Band Ring.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold 0.65 Carats Vivid Red Ruby & 0.03ct Diamond Invisible Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Product Details: Metal: 18k Solid Gold Metal Color: Yellow Gold Ruby: Natural, red, squared cut, heat-treatment, 0.65 carats Diamonds: Natural, brilliant cut, VS1, G-H, 0.03 carats ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Natural Red Ruby and 14K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This delicate antique Victorian band is designed around a natural round red ruby in a buttercup setting with hand engraved details. Set in 14K yellow gold.
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified 0.75 Carat Red Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Burmese rubies are sought after for their beautiful red tones. This 18k white gold ring featuring a 0.75 carat ruby ruby is a great example of the Burmese allure - deep red tone.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Red / Yellow / Orange Sapphire Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring Yellow Gold 14 K (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 1-RND-0,01-H/VS2A Orange Sapphire 2-0,46 ct Yellow Sapphire 2-0,46 ct Pearls diameter 7,0-7,5 - 1-2,62ct Red Sapphire 2-...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Red Coral and Raw Diamond Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's one-of-a-kind 18k gold fiery red Coral ring is beautifully handcrafted and accented with triple raw diamond granulation detail.
Diamond, Coral, Gold, 18k Gold
$504Sale Price|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold Red Enamel Diamond Ring, 0.18CT, Size 6.5, Unisex
Located in New York, NY
14K Yellow Gold Red Enamel Diamond Ring This exquisite ring is crafted from 14K yellow gold and features a vibrant red enamel finish.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified Burma No Heat Red Spinel Diamond Cocktail Ring, 18K Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Solid 18K white gold. The ring size is 6.5. Weighs 4.6 grams. Condition: New Comments: 100% NATURAL Guaranteed!
Ruby, Spinel, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage Red Coral Ring 18k white Gold Natural Round Ball Shape & Diamonds
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Coral & Diamonds Ring 18k White Gold 10.0 grams Round ball shape 14mm in diameter Brilliant Rich Natural Coral - Rich Red Color Natural Diamonds approx 0.78 carat Finger siz...
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1925s Calibrated Red Gems Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Round Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. Antique Art Deco ring, the round setting is set with rose-cut diamonds in a radiant motif in the center on platinum, surrounded by calibrated red gems i...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Red Gold Cocktail Ring with 1.00ct G-H VS Diamonds, Italy
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
A unique 18k red gold cocktail ring set with brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Fortune Rainbow Red Band Ring
By Sybarite Jewellery
Located in London, GB
Our Rainbow Ring displays as beautiful, classic diamonds from one angle, but with a simple tilt of the hand, all the wonders of the rainbow are revealed with gloriously vivid hues of...
White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Art Deco 10K White Gold Red Stone Ring, Size 6.75, Unisex
Located in New York, NY
Striking vintage Art Deco ring crafted in solid 10K white gold, featuring a vibrant red colored stone set within a classic geometric Art Deco style setting.
Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
Aaron Basha Diamond Red Enamel Ladybug White Gold Band Ring
By Aaron Basha
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Red Enamel Ladybug Band Ring by Aaron Basha.
Diamond, 18k Gold
$320,000Sale Price|20% Off
5 Carat vivid red oval Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant Yellow Gold ring featuring a 5 carat oval natural diamond as the center stone.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$300Sale Price|20% Off
New 3.35 Carat Pear Cut Red Sapphire Rose Gold Plated Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
This is an amazing ring. The ring is a size 6.5. It is a beautiful pear cut Red Sapphire stone and is 3.35 carats.
Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Rose Gold
Art Deco Mediterranean Red Coral White Diamond Onyx Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring has also a big Red Mediterranean (Sardinia, Italy) Coral and Onyx.
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold 3.17ctw Baguette Diamond & Red Ruby Wide Fancy Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (30) Natural Genuine Rubies - Baguette Cut - Channel Set - Deep Red Color - 0.88ctw (exact) (29) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant & Baguette Cut - Pave &am...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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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