18K Yellow Gold Aquamarine & Diamond Ring
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies' vintage aquamarine and diamond ring in 18k yellow gold setting. Tests 18k and weighs 17.2 grams, 13.5 grams without stones.
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Floral Ring 14k Gold Pave Diamond Rose Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Weight: 0.74Cts Approx Metal: White Gold Sizable: Yes Main Stone Shape: Round Occasion: Wedding Country/Region of Manufacture: India Main Stone: Diamond Main Stone Creation: ...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Fenton 18KT Gold and Platinum 6.00ct Natural Citrine and Diamond Three Stone Rin
Located in Braintree, GB
An 18KT yellow gold and platinum three stone ring by Fenton, signed and hallmarked in England, designed with a classic and well-balanced oval three stone arrangement.
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Three-Stone Ring 4.10ct Emerald Cut Natural Diamond GIA with Trillions
Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA
The handmade platinum setting highlights the clean geometry of the center stone, while the trillion side diamonds add symmetry and refinement without overwhelming the design.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Diamond Engagement Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
The diamond is set in a raised prong setting that allows light to pass through the stone, while the white gold mounting gives the ring a clean and classic appearance.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Aquamarine Engagement Ring. 1.20ct Round Aquamarine Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Aquamarine Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 1.20-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Round Cut Secondary Stone: Diamonds Secondary Stone Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Jewelry Type: C...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond Designer Ring 14k Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
The original tags may not be attached. Base Metal: White Gold, 14k Diamond Weight: 0.52 Cts Approx Metal: Yellow Gold Sizable: Yes Main Stone Shape: Round Fine_Fashion: Fine Occasion...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Yellow Gold Engagement Ring. 1.10ct Old Euro Cut Diamond Floral Ring 18K Gold
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Weight: Approx 1.10-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Old European Cut Primary Stone Color: J Color Primary Stone Clarity: VS1 Clarity Jewelry Type: Eng...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Engagement Ring Flower Shape 14k Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Yellow Gold Diamond Ring Flower Shape Ring 14k Gold Engagement Ring Moms Gift Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New without tags: A brand-new, unu...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
18KT White Gold Rectangular Cluster Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Metal: 18KT White Gold Stones: Diamonds Diamond Weight: 0.45 CT Total Weight Diamond Cuts: Baguette and Round Diamond Color: G Diamond Clarity: VS Style: Rectangular Cluster Ring Set...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Four Diamond Single Line Diamond Ring 14k Gold Anniversary Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Four Diamond Single Line Diamond Ring 14k Gold Anniversary Ring Additional information: Base Metal: Yellow Gold Main Stone: Diamond Main Stone Shape: Round Main Stone Creation: Natu...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
14k Yellow Gold Jadeite Jade and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This ring is a refined and highly appealing jade design, combining the timeless beauty of jadeite jade with 0.24 carats total weight of diamonds in a warm 14k yellow gold setting.
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold 0.90tcw Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Accented by 0.10 carats total weight of diamonds, the design gains a touch of brilliance that enhances the emerald beautifully without overpowering it. Crafted in 14k yellow gold, th...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Baguette Diamond Wide Band Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Zig Zag Statement Ring
Located in London, GB
The stepped design gives depth and movement, while the clean lines of the baguette diamonds offer a refined, mirror-like brilliance distinct from traditional round cuts. The warm yel...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$880Sale Price|20% Off
18k White Gold Amethyst Ring. 1.90ct Round Cut Amethyst Engagement Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Amethyst Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 1.9-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Round Cut Jewelry Type: Cocktail Ring Jewelry Style: Prong-Set Metal: Platinum, 18K White Gold Ri...
Amethyst, Platinum, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.50ct Diamond 14k White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Weighing 9.3 grams, this substantial ring possesses a distinguished presence on the hand without sacrificing elegance.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,960Sale Price|20% Off
Emerald Engagement Ring. 1ct Natural Emerald Cut Emerald Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Emerald Primary Stone Weight: Approx 1.00 Carats Primary Stone Cut: Emerald Cut Secondary Stones: None Jewelry Type: Ring / Engagement Ring Jewelry Style: Solitaire ...
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pave Diamond Chain Ring 14k Gold Wedding Ring SI Quality G-H Diamond Ring Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
Total Carat Weight: 0.11 Cts Approx Country/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Chain Clarity: SI Secondary Stone: Diamond Ring Shape: Band Main Stone Treatment: Not Enhanced Setting...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
14k Gold Blue Topaz Diamond Accent Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This 14k gold blue topaz ring features a round, prong‑set topaz center stone paired with a slim, diamond‑accented band.
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold
$3,040Sale Price|20% Off
Emerald Ring. 1ct Natural Emerald Cut Emerald Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Emerald Primary Stone Weight: Approx 1.00 Carats Primary Stone Cut: Emerald Cut Secondary Stones: Diamond Secondary Stone Weight: Approx. 0.08 Carats Total Secondary ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,040Sale Price|20% Off
Emerald Diamond Ring. 1.40ct Natural Emerald Diamond Accent Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Emerald Primary Stone Weight: Approx 1.40 Carats Primary Stone Cut: Emerald Cut Secondary Stones: Diamond Secondary Stone Weight: Approx. 0.20 Carats Total Secondary ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pave Diamond Ball Ring 18k Gold, 1.88ctw
Located in Orlando, FL
Vintage Pavé Diamond Sphere Ring – 18K Yellow Gold 1.88 CTW E/VS1 Diamonds Circa 1990s Specifications Metal: 18K yellow gold Total weight: 5.2 grams Ring size: 6 (easily resizable...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,720Sale Price|20% Off
1.20 Carat Aquamarine Engagement Ring. Round Cut n Diamond Accent 18k Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Aquamarine Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 1.20-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Round Cut Secondary Stone: Diamonds Secondary Stone Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Jewelry Type: C...
Diamond, Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Pearl 10mm Pearl Ring
Located in New York, NY
South Sea pearls are especially prized for their impressive size, luminous surface, and luxurious presence, making them some of the most desirable cultured pearls in fine jewelry. Th...
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$800Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Citrine Ring. 0.80ct Oval Cut Citrine Engagement Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
The gemstone’s golden hue is enhanced by its 14k yellow gold setting, a pairing that naturally amplifies the stone’s inviting glow while maintaining an elegant, timeless presence on ...
Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,762Sale Price|20% Off
14 Karat Yellow Gold Garnet Diamonds Ring
Located in София, BG
Accented with 0.08 ct of brilliant-cut diamonds, the design features a subtle sparkle that enhances the ring’s sophistication without overshadowing the central stone.
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Gold Ruby and Diamond Half Eternity Ring, 18K Gold
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
Early 20th Century 18ct Gold Ruby & Diamond Half-Eternity Ring Approx. 1.00ct Diamonds — Size P/Q UK, 7.75 US size appx.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
14K Solid Gold Diamond Ring for Women
Located in Chicago, IL
Occasion: Anniversary, Birthday, Christening, Christmas, Confirmation/Communion, Engagement, Father's Day, Graduation, Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, Wedding Main Stone Color: White ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
14K Solid Gold Crown Shape Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Shape: Round Occasion: Anniversary, Birthday, Christening, Christmas, Confirmation/Communion, Engagement, Father's Day, Graduation, Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, Wedding Main Stone ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
18k Yellow Gold 1.79ct Mozambique Ruby & Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Accented by 0.31 carats total weight of diamonds, the ring has added brilliance that enhances the richness of the center stone without overwhelming it.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1.00ctw Diamond Cluster Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Orlando, FL
The oval top is framed by a fluted yellow gold surround that adds warmth against the white gold setting, its scalloped edge giving the ring a polished, finished appearance.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pave Diamond Crossover Ring in 14k Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Country/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Crossover Secondary Stone: Diamond Ring Shape: Crossover Main Stone Treatment: Not Enhanced Metal Purity: 14k Sizable: Yes Fancy Diamond C...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Genuine Pave Diamond Cage Ring 14k Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
The original tags may not be attached. Base Metal: White Gold, 14k Diamond Weight: 0.81 Cts Approx Metal: White Gold Sizable: Yes Main Stone Shape: Round Occasion: Wedding 14k Gold W...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
14K Solid Gold Diamond Cocktail Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
See all Condition: definitionsopens in a new window or tab Shape: Asymmetrical Occasion: Anniversary, Birthday, Christening, Christmas, Confirmation/Communion, Engagement, Father's D...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Vintage 16K White Gold Amethyst Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
The amethyst is accented by a small round diamond set at the center, adding a subtle point of sparkle and visual interest. The stone is secured in a sculptural prong setting with an ...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Gold
Pave Diamond Wrap Swirl Ring 14k Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Total Carat Weight: 0.24 & Under Country/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Wrap Base Metal: Yellow Gold, 14k Secondary Stone: Diamond Ring Shape: Swirl Main Stone Treatment: Not En...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Amethyst Diamond Textured Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The clean geometric cut contrasts beautifully with the organic setting. The stone is framed by an intricately textured gold mounting, featuring a sculptural, almost nugget-like surf...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Eternity Gold Half Diamond Band Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Shape: Round Total Carat Weight: 0.24 & Under Country/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Band, Charm, Eternity, Wrap Base Metal: Yellow Gold Gold Weight: 0.60 Grams Approx Certifica...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$2,640Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 18 Carat Amethyst Ring. Emerald Cut Amethyst Ring 18K Yellow Gold 1960
Located in New York, NY
"Other Details: Primary Stone: Amethyst Carat Weight: Approx 18.90 Carats Cut: Emerald Cut Jewelry Type: Ring Style: Elongated Design, Prong Setting, Split Shank Era: Vintage (Cir...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond and 14k Gold Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Ring 14k Gold Diamond Cluster Ring Gold Engagement Ring Yellow Gold Band Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New without tags: A brand-new, ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
14K Gold Kunzite and Diamond Ring, 6.76 Carats
Located in Austin, TX
Details Center Stone: Kunzite Kunzite Weight: Approximately 6.76 carats, measured in setting Cut: Emerald cut Color: Lilac-pink / lavender-pink Accent Stones: Round brilliant di...
Diamond, Kunzite, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s 18KT Gold Aquamarine and Diamond Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
Dimensions: Weight: 10 grams Ring Size: UK I / US 4.25 / EU 48 Specifications: Era / Period: Vintage, 1970s Metal: 18KT Gold Main stones: Natural aquamarine, diamonds Other details:...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ligne Vendome White Gold Ring with Diamonds
By Vendome
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The pavé setting adds texture and depth without compromising the ring’s sleek and modern aesthetic.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Halo Ring Enhancer Diamond Guard 14k Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Halo Ring Enhancer Diamond Ring Guard 14k Gold Anniversary Ring Guard Gift Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New without tags: A brand-new, unused...
Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
$960Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby Ring. 1ct Oval Cut Ruby Diamond Accent Solitaire Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Ruby Carat Weight: Approx 1.00 Carat Cut: Oval Cut Accent Stones: Diamond Total Diamond Weight: Approx. 0.10 Carats Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Jewelry Type: Engage...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Triple Octagon Gold Ring Minimalist Geometric Design in 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
The original tags may not be attached. Base Metal: Yellow Gold Certification: 14K Hallmarked Main Stone Color: No Stone Metal: Yellow Gold Sizable: Yes Main Stone Shape: No Stone Oc...
Yellow Gold, Gold
Double Band Lovers Ring in 14k Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Country of Origin: India Total Carat Weight:0.24 & Under Country/Region of Manufacture: India Department: Women Base Metal: Yellow Gold Diamond Color: H-I Style: Bezel Certification:...
Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Toi et Moi Amethyst Ring
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
The gold band is slightly tapered and polished, emphasizing the contrast between metal and stone without unnecessary ornamentation.
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pave Diamond Opal Ring in 14k Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
The original tags may not be attached. Base Metal: Yellow Gold Certification: 14K Hallmarked, IGI Main Stone Color: Blue Diamond Weight: 0.45 Cts Approx MetalYellow Gold SizableYes M...
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2.55ct Pink Lab Heart Diamond Double Halo Ring 14K White Gold Anniversary Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
The setting is 14-karat solid white gold throughout — appropriate for pink diamonds, which read more vividly against cooler metal than against yellow gold.
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Ring Guard Round Classic Halo Ring Enhance 14k Gold Stack Bands
Located in Chicago, IL
The original tags may not be attached. Handmade: Yes Model: Ring Total Carat Weight: 0.24 & Under Country/Region of Manufacture: India Department: Women Base Metal: Rose Gold Gender:...
Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
$960Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Round Cut Amethyst Ring. 1.90ct Amethyst Ring 18K White Gold Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Age: Vintage Era: Retro Era, Circa 1950 Primary Stone: Amethyst Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 1.90-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Round Cut Jewelry Type: Cocktail Ring Jewelry Style: Pr...
Amethyst, Platinum, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.95 Carat Emerald & Diamond Milgrain Vintage 14K Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Product Specifications: Item Type: Vintage Solitaire Cocktail Ring Metal: 14K Two-Tone Yellow and White Gold Hallmark: 14K (stamped interior shank) Size: 6 (adjustable) Band Width: 2...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Oval Amethyst Cabochon Ring — Size 7
Located in Morris Plains, NJ
Details: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Stone: Oval Amethyst Cabochon, approx. 14 × 10mm Setting: Bezel Shoulder Detail: Gold granulation bead clusters Shank: 2mm Ring Size: 7 Weight: 3.3 d...
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Ring natural Diamond Ruby 14K Yellow Gold Ring 8.75US / 3.8gr
Located in SE
Old Classic German cluster Ring decorated with three natural old European Diamond cut Diamonds and two natural Rubies. Band with engraved shoulders , clusters in Platinum. Ca. 1920s...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Tsavorite and Diamond Ring – 1.00 Carat Total Weight, 18k Gold
Located in Warszawa, PL
These finely set accent diamonds decorate the shank and enhance the ring’s three-dimensional character, adding subtle radiance without overpowering the center stone.
Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamond Cross Chevron Ring 14k Gold Stackable Crown Wedding Ring Tiara
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Diamond Cross Chevron Ring 14k Gold Stackable Crown Wedding Ring Tiara Additional information: Base Metal: Natural Diamond, 14K Yellow Gold Main Stone: Diamond Main Stone Sh...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k 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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