1964 Nordic Ring 0.3 ct Ruby 0.22ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø 7.5 US/ 2.5gr
Located in SE
It is often difficult or impossible to get an accurate characteristics of the weight , color and nature of inclusions without removing the stones from the settings to be weighed and ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Certified 5.77 carat octagonal Unheated Natural Sapphire Ring
By Claris-A
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
It is flanked by two trilliant-cut diamonds, forming the balanced composition characteristic of a trilogy ring. The mount is crafted in 18K white gold, providing a discreet contrast ...
Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Cert. 4.92 Carat Vivid Green Muzo Colombian Emerald Trillion Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This GRS-certified 4.92 carat octagonal step-cut natural Colombian "Muzo Green" emerald ring is flanked by two trillion-cut diamonds totaling 0.99 carats in an 18K white and yellow g...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 18K Sapphire & Old Mine Cut Diamond Celestial Star Ring, Size 7
Located in Upland, CA
About This Ring: This Edwardian 18K gold ring showcases three delicate stars, each centered with a precious stone, two blue sapphires and one old mine cut diamond.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$27,290Sale Price|25% Off
Certified 5.40 Carat Natural Intense Blue Sapphire & Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Bangkok, Bangkok
Crafted in sleek 18K white gold, the ring’s minimalist design complements the sapphire’s intense color, ensuring that all attention is drawn to the stone itself.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
GIA 7.39ct Natural Ceylon Intense Royal Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring 14K White
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Centerpiece: A Masterclass in Royal Blue Behold a gemstone of significant scale and world-class color. This 7.39 Carat Natural Sapphire originates from the storied mines of Sri L...
Electric Royal Blue 2.67ct Sapphire Diamond Ring No Heat AGTA Kashmir Hue
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Centerpiece: A "Kashmir-Grade" Marvel At the heart of this masterpiece lies a 2.67 Carat Square Cushion-Cut Sapphire of extraordinary character. While its geographic origin remai...
$71,600Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 8.69 Carat Colombian Emerald with Trillion Diamond Accents
Located in Chicago, IL
This exceptional emerald is accompanied by a report from GRS GemResearch Swisslab, confirming its identity as a natural Colombian emerald. The gemstone weighs 8.69 carats and featur...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
2.8 Carat Black Diamond White Gold Ring
By Ring Reno
Located in Niagara On The Lake, ON
The ring design tapers towards the back so you get the look of a wide band without the bulk underneath.
Black Diamond, White Gold
2.2 carats Champagne Diamonds in Yellow Gold Ring
By Ring Reno
Located in Niagara On The Lake, ON
The ring design tapers towards the back so you get the look of a wide band without the bulk underneath.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1.6 Carat Diamond Pavé White Gold Two Piece Interchangeable Ring
By Ring Reno
Located in Niagara On The Lake, ON
The ring design tapers towards the back so you get the look of a wide band without the bulk underneath.
Diamond, White Gold
Interchangeable Two Piece Ring with Rainbow Sapphires and Tsavorites in Gold
By Ring Reno
Located in Niagara On The Lake, ON
This ring looks like the ultimate ring stack. It's a 14k yellow gold interchangeable ring sprinkled with a rainbow of sapphires and tsavorites.
Sapphire, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond and 14k Gold Bazil Setting Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Diamond Ring 14k Gold Bridal Wedding Ring bazil setting ring Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Material: Natural Diamond, 14K Solid Gold Metal: Yello...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
10.99 Carat Carved Emerald and 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
The simple setting really enhances the gemstone. Currently a ring size US 8, but we can resize the ring for you without additional cost.
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Art Deco Black Enamel Diamond Ring Setting, 1980
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This elegant ring setting is crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and features a refined, contemporary design with black enamel detailing.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Flower Natural Diamond Ring With Illusion Setting in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
. ★ MATERIALS ★ ♥ Stone: Natural Diamonds Shape: Round Carat: 0.79ct Color: FGH Clarity: SI ♥ Stone: Natural Diamonds Shape: Marquise Carat: 0.18ct Color: FGH Clarity: SI ★THE M...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Morganite Ring – 15mm Round Faceted Stone
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This elegant 14K yellow gold ring showcases a striking 15.0mm round morganite in a beautiful medium pink hue.
Morganite, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Two-Stone Tanzanite and 0.25ctw Diamond Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k Yellow Gold Two-Stone Tanzanite and 0.25ctw Diamond Ring Material: 14k Yellow Gold Style: 14k Yellow Gold Two-Stone Tanzanite and Diamond Bypass Ring Center Stone: Two Cut Natur...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.15 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Ring.Stone Accent Ring 18K Gold Floral
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Weight: Approx 1.15-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Old European Cut Primary Stone Color: J Color Primary Stone Clarity: VS1 Clarity Jewelry Type: Eng...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Custom Engagement Ring Made-to-Order Starting at 6k, Virtual CAD Design Deposit
By Rock N Gold Creations
Located in San Diego, CA
Custom Design & Craftsmanship 🔷 Specializing in bespoke engagement rings and fine custom jewelry 🔷 Designed entirely from scratch based on your vision 🔷 Engineered for balanc...
Rhodolite, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Spinel, Tanza...
1.83 Ct Natural Diamond Three-Stone Ring 18K White Gold Engagement Ring for Gift
Located in Deira, AE
Details:- Item Code: SER-210533A Category: Fine Jewelry Jewelry Type: Ring Metal: 18K White Gold Gross Weight: 5.85 Grams Natural Diamond Weight: 1.83 Carats Diamond Clarity: SI Diam...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.57 Carat Natural Heart Shape Diamond Three Stone Ring 18K White Gold
Located in Deira, AE
Specifications Item Code: SER-210331 Category: Fine Jewelry Jewelry Type: Ring Style: Heart Shape Diamond Three Stone Ring Metal: 18K White Gold Gold Weight: 2.91 Grams Gross Weight...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k Yellow Gold EGL Certified 4.01ctw Natural Marquise Diamond 3 Stone Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k Yellow Gold EGL Certified 4.01ctw Natural Marquise Diamond 3 Stone Ring Material: 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Details: This ring is bezel set with 4.01ctw of Marquise and Trillion C...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pear Cut Teal Sapphire Three-Stone White Gold Engagement Ring, 1.40 Carat
By Ursula Rickmers
Located in Miramar, FL
The three pear shapes create a balanced composition, with the bright side stones drawing out the teal center by contrast. At Ursula Rickmers Jewelry, we set this ring in 18k white g...
Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Gold 6.21 Carats Color Stone and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
A stunning embodiment of artistry and elegance, this 18 Karat Gold Color Stone and Diamond Cocktail Ring is a masterpiece of refined design.
Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 1.29 Carat Emerald Three-Stone 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The Cathedral-style setting raises the center diamond, creating a striking silhouette that showcases the alluring sparkle of each stone.
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.5 Carat Emerald Three-Stone 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The Cathedral-style setting raises the center diamond, creating a striking silhouette that showcases the alluring sparkle of each stone.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 2.3 Carat Radiant Three-Stone 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The Cathedral-style setting raises the center diamond, creating a striking silhouette that showcases the alluring sparkle of each stone.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.7 Carat Radiant Three-Stone 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The Cathedral-style setting raises the center diamond, creating a striking silhouette that showcases the alluring sparkle of each stone.
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.71 Carat Emerald Three-Stone 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The Cathedral-style setting raises the center diamond, creating a striking silhouette that showcases the alluring sparkle of each stone.
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 2.01 Carat Radiant Three-Stone 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The Cathedral-style setting raises the center diamond, creating a striking silhouette that showcases the alluring sparkle of each stone.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
0.81 Carat Natural Marquise Diamond Two Stone Bypass Ring 18K White Gold Jewelry
Located in Deira, AE
Specifications Item Code: SER-28308 Category: Fine Jewelry Jewelry Type: Ring Style: Twin Marquise Diamond Bypass Ring Metal: 18K White Gold Gold Weight: 2.158 Grams Gross Weight: 2...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
4.26 Carat Oval Aquamarine Three Stone Diamond Ring 18K White Gold Merkaba
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A luminous 4.26 carat oval aquamarine three stone diamond cocktail ring by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills, handcrafted in 18K white gold.
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Whit...
GIA 0.74ct Round Solitaire Three-Stone Bypass 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The delicate integration of these side stones graded G-H for color and SI1-SI2 for clarity, enhances the ring's overall visual impact without overshadowing the masterpiece at its cen...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 1.2ct Round Solitaire Three-Stone Bypass 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The delicate integration of these side stones graded G-H for color and SI1-SI2 for clarity, enhances the ring's overall visual impact without overshadowing the masterpiece at its cen...
Diamond, White Gold
German Men Signet Ring 5ct. Blood stone solid 14K Gold ØUS12 / 4.55gr
Located in SE
Signet Ring in solid 14K Yellow Gold with plain divided shoulders and bezel set Blood - stone, color is dark Green color with red dots, measures 11mm x 10.5mm x 2.7mm deep / ca. 5ct ...
Other, 18k Gold, 14k Gold
Emerald Cut Amethyst Ring. 3.40TCW Amethyst Diamond Three Stone 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
The diamonds subtly enhance the overall allure of the ring without overpowering its refined elegance. Expertly handcrafted in luxurious 18k yellow gold, the setting provides a warm a...
Diamond, Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,600Sale Price|20% Off
1 Carat Old European Diamond 3 Stone Vintage Style White Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Introducing an exquisite piece of history reborn: the Vintage Style Diamond Engagement Ring. Featuring a dazzling 1 carat trio of old European cut diamonds set in lustrous 14k white ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.12 CTW Five Stone Diamond Ring in 14K Gold, VS Minimalist Wedding Band
Located in New York, NY
Timeless and effortlessly elegant, this 14K gold five stone diamond ring features a beautifully balanced arrangement of natural round diamonds that symbolize love, milestones, and ch...
Diamond, 14k Gold
GIA Certified 1.7 Carat Radiant Three-Stone 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The Cathedral-style setting raises the center diamond, creating a striking silhouette that showcases the alluring sparkle of each stone.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 1.01ct Cushion Three-Stone Split Shank Pave 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, this stunning diamond ring features a captivating, GIA-certified center stone of cushion diamonds weighing 1.0...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 2.01ct Cushion Three-Stone Split Shank Pave 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, this stunning diamond ring features a captivating, GIA-certified center stone of cushion diamonds weighing 2.0...
Diamond, White Gold
$648Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 1970s Round Cut Blue Sapphire & Diamond Two‑Stone Ring in White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
The stones are arranged in a balanced setting that creates a gentle sense of movement across the top of the ring, framed by sweeping white gold lines that give the piece its characte...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
GIA 2.02ct Marquise Three-Stone Split Shank Pave 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The brilliance and fire of the center stone are beautifully complemented by a row of shimmering side stones, each expertly set in a delicate prong setting for maximum light exposure.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 1.8ct Radiant Three-Stone Split Shank Pave 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The brilliance and fire of the center stone are beautifully complemented by a row of shimmering side stones, each expertly set in a delicate prong setting for maximum light exposure.
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 2.5ct Radiant Three-Stone Split Shank Pave 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The brilliance and fire of the center stone are beautifully complemented by a row of shimmering side stones, each expertly set in a delicate prong setting for maximum light exposure.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 2.01ct Marquise Three-Stone Split Shank Pave 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The brilliance and fire of the center stone are beautifully complemented by a row of shimmering side stones, each expertly set in a delicate prong setting for maximum light exposure.
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 1.51ct Radiant Three-Stone Split Shank Pave 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The brilliance and fire of the center stone are beautifully complemented by a row of shimmering side stones, each expertly set in a delicate prong setting for maximum light exposure.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 1.8ct Radiant Three-Stone Split Shank Pave 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The brilliance and fire of the center stone are beautifully complemented by a row of shimmering side stones, each expertly set in a delicate prong setting for maximum light exposure.
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 1.2ct Radiant Three-Stone Split Shank Pave 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The brilliance and fire of the center stone are beautifully complemented by a row of shimmering side stones, each expertly set in a delicate prong setting for maximum light exposure.
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 2.2ct Radiant Three-Stone Split Shank Pave 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The brilliance and fire of the center stone are beautifully complemented by a row of shimmering side stones, each expertly set in a delicate prong setting for maximum light exposure.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 1.2ct Oval Three-Stone Split Shank Pave 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The brilliance and fire of the center stone are beautifully complemented by a row of shimmering side stones, each expertly set in a delicate prong setting for maximum light exposure.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$10,004Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 1.2ct Oval Three-Stone Split Shank Pave 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, this stunning diamond ring features a captivating, GIA-certified center stone of oval diamonds weighing 1.2 a...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$7,377Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 1.01ct Emerald Three-Stone Split Shank Pave 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, this stunning diamond ring features a captivating, GIA-certified center stone of emerald diamonds weighing 1.0...
Diamond, White Gold
$7,935Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 1.01ct Cushion Three-Stone Split Shank Pave 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, this stunning diamond ring features a captivating, GIA-certified center stone of cushion diamonds weighing 1.0...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$8,890Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 1.2ct Oval Three-Stone Split Shank Pave 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, this stunning diamond ring features a captivating, GIA-certified center stone of oval diamonds weighing 1.2 an...
Diamond, White Gold
$8,383Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 0.9ct Pear Three-Stone Split Shank Pave 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, this stunning diamond ring features a captivating, GIA-certified center stone of pear diamonds weighing 0.9 an...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$7,441Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 0.9ct Oval Three-Stone Split Shank Pave 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, this stunning diamond ring features a captivating, GIA-certified center stone of oval diamonds weighing 0.9 an...
Diamond, White Gold
$13,590Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 1.51ct Oval Three-Stone Split Shank Pave 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, this stunning diamond ring features a captivating, GIA-certified center stone of oval diamonds weighing 1.51 a...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$7,441Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 0.9ct Emerald Three-Stone Split Shank Pave 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, this stunning diamond ring features a captivating, GIA-certified center stone of emerald diamonds weighing 0.9...
Diamond, White 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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