Octagon Diamond Ring 14k Solid Gold Geometric Design
Located in Chicago, IL
Octagon Diamond Gold Ring 14k Solid Gold Ring Geometric Design Wedding Ring Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New without tags: A brand-new, unuse...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
IGI Certified 0.66 Carat Diamond Solitaire Ring 18K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.66 Carat Diamond Solitaire Ring – 18K Gold, 4.29g / 0.14 t oz Pure, confident, and endlessly elegant, this solitaire diamond ring presents a single stone in a settin...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Octagon Diamond 14k Solid Gold Ring Bolt Shape
Located in Chicago, IL
Octagon Diamond Gold Ring 14k Solid Gold Ring Minimalist Geometric Design Ring Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New without tags: A brand-new, un...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
18k White Gold 3.65ctw Round Brilliant Diamond Pavé Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k White Gold 3.65ctw Round Brilliant Diamond Pavé Ring Material:18k White Gold Style: 18k White Gold Round Brilliant Diamond Pavé Cocktail Ring Diamond Details: Approximately 3.65...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold 31.25ct Amethyst & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 18k yellow gold, the setting brings warmth and richness that perfectly complement the gemstone and reinforce the ring’s luxurious vintage character.
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Bypass Flower Ring
Located in New York, NY
The sapphires bring rich blue color and strong visual presence, while the diamonds add bright brilliance that beautifully enhances the flower form without overpowering it. Crafted in...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Wrap Ring 14k Gold Spiral Handmade NS22
Located in Chicago, IL
Total Carat Weight: 2.00 - 4.99 Country/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Wrap Base Metal: Yellow Gold, 14k Secondary Stone: Diamond Ring Shape: Band Main Stone Treatment: Not Enha...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1.80 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Ring. Engagement Ring 18k Yellow Gold J VS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.80 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: J Color Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Clarity Seco...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
White 1.0ct Opal & 0.75ct Diamond 14K Gold Ring, Circa 1960s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The 14K yellow gold mount is finished with pierced, openwork shoulders, a period detail that lightens the ring's profile and lets light reach the setting from multiple angles.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Cut 14K Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Ring size 7, adjustable. Product Specifications: Item Type: Cocktail / Engagement Style Ring — Art Deco Inspired Metal: 14K Two-Tone Yellow and White Gold Size: 7 (adjustable) Weigh...
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal Stacking Ring 14K Gold Silver Egyptian Band J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Opal Stacking Ring 14K Gold Silver Two Tone Egyptian Band J Dauphin Designer: J DAUPHIN The J DAUPHIN Egyptian Opal Ring is a slim stacking band handcrafted in solid 14k yellow gol...
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Natural Pave Diamond Wedding Band Ring 14k Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Country/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Band Secondary Stone: Diamond Ring Shape: Star Main Stone Treatment: Not Enhanced Fine_Fashion: Fine Metal Purity: 14k Diamond Weight: 0.3...
Diamond, 14k 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
Cocktail Solid 14k Gold Engagement Ring Genuine Diamond
Located in Chicago, IL
The original tags may not be attached. Base Metal: White Gold, 14k Diamond Weight: 0.15 Cts Approx Metal: Yellow Gold Sizable: Yes Main Stone Shape: Round Fine_Fashion: Fine Occasion...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Natural Diamond Two Finger Ring 14k Gold Bridal
Located in Chicago, IL
The original tags may not be attached. Base Metal: Yellow Gold, 14k Certification: BIS Hallmark, IGI Main Stone Color: White Diamond Weight: 0.35 cts Approx Metal: Yellow Gold Sizabl...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
14k Gold Natural Pave Diamond Ring Fine Jewelry
Located in Chicago, IL
Total Carat Weight: 0.24 & Under Country/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Band, Beaded, Charm, Cocktail, Crisscross, Dome, Double Finger, Eternity, Full Finger, Nail Ring, Wrap, S...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Champagne Diamond Gradient Bar 14k Gold Horizontal Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Total Carat Weight: 0.25 - 0.32 Country/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Band Secondary Stone: Diamond Ring Shape: Band Main Stone Treatment: Not Enhanced Metal Purity: 14k Sizabl...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Natural Diamond Open Cuff Ring 0.88 Carats in 14K White Gold engagement Ring
Located in Deira, AE
Crafted in 14-karat white gold, the polished setting provides a bright and durable framework that complements the diamonds without overwhelming them.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 4.81 carat emerald diamond 14k yellow gold platinum ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Crafted in 14k yellow gold and platinum and hallmarked with the weight engraved alongside a purity mark, the ring weighs 6.91 grams, substantial without feeling heavy on the hand.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Pomellato Nudo Petit Solitaire Diamond Ring 18K Two-Tone Gold
By Pomellato
Located in Feasterville, PA
This contrast defines the Nudo Petit Solitaire's aesthetic. The ring maintains Pomellato's iconic faceted "nude" silhouette, focusing on the setting without a colored stone.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
GIA 0.79 carat marquise cut diamond 18k yellow gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Made in the 2020s, the clean, unadorned setting puts all the attention on the diamond's shape and documented quality rather than on surrounding stones, a confident, pared-back choice...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k White Gold and Yellow Gold 3-4ctw Round Brilliant Diamond Pavé Band Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Every millimeter of this 14k white gold ring is covered in hand-set round brilliant diamonds, approximately 3 to 4 carats total, each stone nestled flush in tiny prong-and-bead setti...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
French 18KT Gold Tourmaline and Diamond Ring, Eagle Hallmark
Located in Braintree, GB
The eagle head is the French guarantee mark for 18KT gold, struck at assay since 1838 and still in use, so the ring can be placed to French manufacture without reference to any maker...
18k Gold
Yellow gold Alexandrite Purple Sapphire Diamond Pavé Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
The setting of these stones on a black rhodiumplated yellow gold base creates a contrasting dark background, enhancing the colors of each gemstone.
Alexandrite, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold...
14k Yellow Gold 0.93ct Round Brilliant Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k Yellow Gold 0.93ct Round Brilliant Diamond Solitaire Ring Style: 14k Yellow Gold Round Brilliant Diamond Solitaire Ring Material: 14K Yellow Gold Center Diamond: Round Brilliant...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond D Shape Stackable Ring in 14k Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Features: Stackable Base Metal: Rose Gold Certification: 14K Hallmarked, IGI Main Stone Color: White/Colorless Diamond Weight: 0.15 Cts Approx Metal: Rose Gold Sizable: Yes Main Ston...
Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Oval Guard Diamond 14k Gold Halo Ring Enhancer
Located in Chicago, IL
Oval Ring Guard Diamond 14k Gold Halo Ring Enhancer Wedding Stack Ring Guard Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New without tags: A brand-new, unus...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
14KT White Gold Checkerboard Citrine and Diamond Square Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
Good value for the look. Jewelry Type: Ring Metal: 14KT White Gold Primary Stone: Citrine Stone Shape: Cushion Checkerboard Cut Primary Stone Weight: 1.38 CT Accent Stones: Round Br...
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1.07 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Dutch 1.07 carat diamond cluster ring in 14 karat yellow gold; part of our internationally made jewelry and estate jewelry collections This s...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pear & Marquise Diamond Scatter Bypass Wrap Ring 1.62 Ct 18K Gold Open Ring
Located in Deira, AE
Details:- Item Code: SER-210219A Category: Fine Jewelry Jewelry Type: Ring Metal: 18K White Gold Gross Weight: 3.81 Grams Natural Diamond Weight: 1.62 Carats Diamond Clarity: SI Diam...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14KT White Gold Vintage Pearl and Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
A well-proportioned vintage halo that works as an everyday ring or a right-hand statement piece. Jewelry Type: Ring Metal: 14KT White Gold Primary Stone: Cultured Pearl Pearl Size: ...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14k Rose Gold Diamond and 1.54ct Emerald Cabochon Ring
Located in New York, NY
Distinctive and highly wearable, this is a refined vintage gemstone ring with strong color and decorative appeal. Weight: 6.7 Grams Stone: 1.54ct Emerald Cabochon Stone: 0.12ctw Dia...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Diamond Platinum and 18K Gold Unisex Watch Face Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Ring size 4.75, adjustable. Product Specifications: Item Type: Unisex Compass Statement Ring Metal: Platinum and 18K Gold Ring Size: 4.75 (adjustable) Weight: 13.08 grams Style: Com...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$1,121Sale Price|25% Off
14K White Gold Oval Blue Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Covington, LA
Details Center Gemstone: Natural oval blue sapphire Center Sapphire Weight: Approximately 0.55 carat Accent Stones: 10 round brilliant-cut diamonds Total Diamond Weight: Approximatel...
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold 1.70ct Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 14k yellow gold, the setting brings warmth and richness to the design, beautifully complementing the vivid green of the emerald and giving the ring a timeless vintage char...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold 0.80ctw Round Brilliant Diamond Double Crossover Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Here, approximately 0.80 carats total weight of round brilliants are distributed across the double crossover design, keeping the entire face of the ring active and bright. The pavé s...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.20 Ct Pear Cut Diamond Promise Ring 18K White Gold Bypass Ring Gift for Her
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
The smooth white gold setting provides a clean architectural framework that highlights the diamond without distraction.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,000Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Engagement Ring In 18 Karat White Gold.
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
An Invisible set cushion shaped diamond engagement ring is a seamless expression of elegance and modern craftsmanship. At its heart lies a cushion shaped arrangement of diamonds - so...
Diamond, White Gold
Contemporary yellow and white diamond 14k white gold cross ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
In total the ring carries some sixty-seven diamonds and roughly 2.00 carats, set in 14k white gold with yellow gold undertones peeking through at the diamond settings, and finished a...
Yellow Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14k Yellow Gold Dark Opal Inlay Diamond and Tanzanite Ring
Located in New York, NY
The deep blue-violet tanzanite creates a strong focal point, while the opal inlay introduces shifting color and a distinctive organic contrast against the warm gold. Diamond accents ...
Diamond, Opal, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k White Gold 1.09ct Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
The deep blue sapphire is well-proportioned and eye-catching, while the surrounding diamonds enhance its color and brilliance without overpowering the design. The white gold setting ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Diamond and Red Coral Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
The opposing ends create a sculptural, flowing silhouette, while the coral introduces warm color and organic character against the polished gold setting. Single cut diamonds add subt...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Yellow Diamond Pave Half Dome Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
This ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with 0.72ctw of fancy yellow diamonds across a softly rounded half-dome profile.
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handcraft Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
This breathtaking engagement ring is meticulously crafted in 18kt white gold, embodying timeless elegance and exceptional craftsmanship.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Contemporary 0.66 Carat Solitaire 14k White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Towson, MD
This 14 karat white gold diamond solitaire engagement ring centers a beautifully brilliant round brilliant cut diamond weighing 0.66 carats, graded G color and I1 clarity.
14k Gold, White Gold
14k Yellow Gold 0.10ctw Diamond and Emerald Snake Wrap Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k Yellow Gold 0.10ctw Diamond and Emerald Snake Wrap Ring Style: 14k Yellow Gold Pavé Diamond Snake Wrap Ring Material: 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Details: Approximately 0.10ctw of R...
Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Retro 4.80 carat amethyst diamond 18k yellow gold cocktail ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The bold step cut of the amethyst gives the stone a dramatic presence, allowing its deep purple hue to glow beautifully within the warm gold setting.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.32 Ct Baguette & Pear Diamond Three-Row Ring 18K White Gold Statement Ring
Located in Deira, AE
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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage H Stern 18k Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring
By H. Stern
Located in New York, NY
This vintage H. Stern ring centers a 1.50ct emerald in a refined 18k yellow gold setting accented by 0.13ctw of diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,400 / item
2.74 Ct Round Moissanite Open Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Deira, DU
Specifications * Item Code: SER-211607 * Category: Fine Jewelry * Jewelry Type: Ring * Metal: 18K White Gold * Gold Weight: 3.78 Grams * Gross Weight: 4.33 Grams * Moissanite Weight...
Other, Padparadscha Sapphire , 18k Gold, White Gold
Handmade 2.85ct Lab-Created Moissanite Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Deira, DU
Specifications * Item Code: SER-211568 * Category: Fine Jewelry * Jewelry Type: Ring * Metal: 18K White Gold * Gold Weight: 4.71 Grams * Gross Weight: 5.28 Grams * Moissanite Weight...
Padparadscha Sapphire , Other, White Gold, 18k Gold
18k Yellow Gold 5.71ctw Radiant Cut Diamond Eternity Band Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k Yellow Gold 5.71ctw Radiant Cut Diamond Eternity Band Ring Style: 18k Yellow Gold Radiant Cut Diamond Full Eternity Band Material: 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Details: Radiant Cut N...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k White Gold Oval Black Opal and Pavé Diamond Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k White Gold Oval Black Opal and Pavé Diamond Ring Style: 18k White Gold Oval Black Opal with Pavé Accent Stone Cocktail Ring Material: 18k White Gold Center Stone: Oval Cut Natur...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Estate 3 Carat Diamond Pavé Gold Band Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
When worn there is not a spot on this band without a diamond showing. CONDITION: Brand new METAL: 18k Gold GEM STONE: Diamond 3 total carats RING SIZE: US 7/7.5 - IT 15 - FR 55 - U...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Emerald Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
These sparkling accents not only frame the vibrant stone, but also add a touch of brilliance and modernity to the piece, perfectly complementing the elegant white gold setting.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Handcraft 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
This exceptional ring is crafted in 18kt white gold, combining modern elegance with timeless sophistication.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Yellow Gold, 0.81CT Natural Ruby, Diamond Ring, Laurenti
By Laurenti
Located in New York, NY
A richly saturated oval-cut ruby is secured in a classic four-prong setting and complemented by a row of natural round brilliant-cut diamonds that gracefully line the shoulders of th...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring with 1.25ct Laser-Drilled Diamond
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The setting is unadorned 14K white gold, letting the diamond's size carry the ring's presence without competing detail.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Exquisite 8.25ct Untreated Green Tourmaline 18k Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Expertly handcrafted in luxurious 18k gold, the warm setting offers a striking, sophisticated contrast that elevates the vivid intensity of the center stone.
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Handcraft Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
This exquisite ring is crafted in 18kt white gold, showcasing timeless elegance and vintage-inspired charm.
Diamond, 18k Gold, 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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