$588Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Gold Cross Diamond Ring Stacking Ring Minimalist Diamond Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Ring Minimalist Diamond Ring 18k Gold Dainty Criss Cross Diamond Ring Stacking Ring Promise Ring Birthday Gift.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$524Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Gold Cross Diamond Ring Stacking Ring Minimalist Diamond Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Ring Minimalist Diamond Ring 14k Gold Dainty Criss Cross Diamond Ring Stacking Ring Promise Ring Birthday Gift.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$539Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Gold Diamond Clover Ring Engagement Ring Stackable Diamond Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Clover Ring Engagement Ring For Women Wedding Band Stackable Diamond Ring Dainty Everyday Ring Birthday Gift.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Ornamental Wedding Band Art Deco Gold Handmade Band Juhi Jewels
Located in Jaipur, IN
The versatile design transitions effortlessly from day to evening and complements both classic and contemporary jewelry collections. Available in all ring sizes for a personalized f...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$504Sale Price / item|20% Off
14K Gold 0.07 Carat Diamond Open stacking ring Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
You can tailor this stacking ring with the gold color and gold carat of your choice.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$560Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Gold 0.07 Carat Diamond Open Stacking Ring Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
You can tailor this stacking ring with the gold color and gold carat of your choice.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Bamboo Diamond Stack Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This exceptional 18 karat yellow gold bamboo stack ring is a striking example of sculptural design paired with exceptional diamond craftsmanship.
Diamond, 18k Gold
$516Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Gold Natural Ruby Ring Thin Bar Stacking Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Natural Ruby Ring 14k Solid Gold Ring Thin Bar Stacking Ring Micro Pave Minimalist Ring July Birthstone Holiday Gift Christmas Gift.
Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Wedding Band - 14k Stackable Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $80 or Down 2 sizes for $60 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Style: Wedding Band without Stones Measurements Face Height (north to south): 3/32" ...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rainbow Stackable 2mm Band 14K Gold 0.50cts Multi Gemstone Stack Ring LR50889
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Austin, TX
Please confirm your choice of gold color and ring size when you place your order.
Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow ...
$479Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Gold Clover Ring Dainty Minimalist Diamond Ring Stackable Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Clover Ring is made of 18k gold featured with natural white sparkly diamond in a delicate band. Available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold. Ligh...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$546Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Gold Double Diamond Ring Dual Diamond Ring Stacking Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Double Diamond Ring is made of 18k solid gold featured with natural white sparkly diamond Handset by a master setter in our studio. Available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Ro...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$490Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Gold Double Diamond Ring Dual Diamond Ring Stacking Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Double Diamond Ring is made of 14k solid gold featured with natural white sparkly diamond Handset by a master setter in our studio. Available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Ro...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Wedding Band - 14k Stackable Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $60 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Style: Wedding Band without Stones Measurements Face Height (north to south): 1/8" (2...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$576Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Gold Natural Ruby Ring Thin Bar Stacking Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
This gorgeous Ruby bar ring is one of our best-selling rings. This ruby bar ring band is perfect for anniversary rings or engagement rings. This dazzling ring features an endless row...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$437Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Gold Clover Ring Dainty Minimalist Diamond Ring Stackable Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Clover Ring is made of 14k solid gold featured with natural white sparkly diamond in a delicate band. Available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold....
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$602Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Gold Diamond Clover Ring Engagement Ring Stackable Diamond Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Clover Ring is made of 18k solid gold featured with natural white sparkly diamond Handset by a master setter in our studio. Available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Ro...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Wedding Band - 14k Stackable Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $30 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Style: Wedding Band without Stones Measurements Face Height (north to south): 3/32" (...
14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Stackable July Birthstone Band 14K Gold 2mm Ring Wedding Stack LR50889
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Austin, TX
Please confirm your choice of gold color and ring size when you place your order.
Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Colombian Emerald Stacking eternity ring 14KT gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Classy Minimalist Ring in 14KT yellow gold, we made the ring with twisted shank and square modern top, the ring can be worn as stackable, engagement, everyday and just any occasion.T...
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
Yellow Sapphire Stackable Ring 2mm 14K Gold 3/4 Band Wedding Stack LR50889
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Austin, TX
Please confirm your choice of gold color and ring size when you place your order.
Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vibrant Citrine 14K Yellow Gold Stackable Cocktail Ring
Located in GOES, NL
The design is beautifully simple and timeless, focusing on the pure beauty of the gemstone and the warmth of the gold. Effortlessly versatile, this ring pairs beautifully with other ...
Citrine, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Blue Topaz Stackable 2mm Band 14K Gold December Birthstone Stack Ring LR50889
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Austin, TX
Please confirm your choice of gold color and ring size when you place your order.
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vibrant Citrine Yellow Gold Ruby Stackable Cocktail Ring
Located in GOES, NL
The design is beautifully simple and timeless, focusing on the pure beauty of the gemstone and the warmth of the gold. Effortlessly versatile, this ring pairs beautifully with other ...
Ruby, Citrine, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Floral Diamond Wide Band 6.5mm Ring 14K Yellow Gold Stackable Stack, LR9229
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Austin, TX
Accented by lovely 14 karat yellow gold, this ring is an amazing fashion band and stackable band!
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Genuine Kyanite 14K Yellow Gold Stackable Cocktail Ring
Located in GOES, NL
The design is beautifully simple and timeless, focusing on the pure beauty of the gemstone and the warmth of the gold. Effortlessly versatile, this ring pairs beautifully with other ...
Kyanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rhodolite Garnet 18K Yellow Gold Stackable Cocktail Ring
Located in GOES, NL
The design is beautifully simple and timeless, focusing on the pure beauty of the gemstone and the warmth of the gold. Effortlessly versatile, this ring pairs beautifully with other ...
Rhodolite, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Giant Aquamarine 14K Yellow Gold Stackable Cocktail Ring
Located in GOES, NL
The design is beautifully simple and timeless, focusing on the pure beauty of the gemstone and the warmth of the gold. Effortlessly versatile, this ring pairs beautifully with other ...
Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
14k Diamond Stacking Ring
Located in Miami, FL
14k White Gold Weight 3.45g Diamond Approx. 0.15ct Stacking Ring Size 6.5 Measurements 2.37mm x 21.09mm
Diamond, 14k Gold
$480Sale Price|20% Off
14k Solid Gold Ring Handmade Gold Everyday Wire Stacking Dainty Valentines Ring.
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Ring Handmade Gold Everyday Wire Stacking Dainty Valentines Ring.
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,400Sale Price / item|22% Off
14k White Gold Ruby & Diamond Fashion Stacking Ring
By Ideal Luxury
Located in Newport Beach, CA
We are pleased to offer this 14k White Gold Ruby & Diamond Fashion Stacking Ring. This stunning ring feature 0.53ctw natural princess cut rubies accented by 0.24ctw H-I/SI1-SI2 round...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$5,500 / item
18k Rose Gold & Champagne Diamonds Stackable Ring
By Rebecca Noff
Located in Toronto, ON
The double row diamond band is an understated unisex band that can be worn daily as a regular diamond band or as a wedding band. It features two rows of pavé set diamonds 18k rose g...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Yellow Gold Rope Chain Band - 14k Stackable Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Center Fits Stone Diameter: 1/8" (2.9mm) Style: Chain Band Chain Style: Rope Features: Flexible, Stackable Design Measurements Rise Above Finger: 1...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Rose Gold approx. 0.20ctw Diamond Stackable Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k Rose Gold approx. 0.20ctw Diamond Stackable Ring This stunning Rose Gold Diamond Ring is in excellent condition and is ready to ship!
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$376Sale Price|20% Off
14k Gold Art Deco Diamond Ring Wedding Stackable Ring Gold Crown Diamond Ring.
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Gold Art Deco Diamond Ring Wedding Stackable Ring Gold Crown Diamond Ring.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
$556Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Solid Gold Natural Emerald Ring Thin Emerald Stacking Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Natural Emerald Ring Set In 18k Solid Gold Thin Emerald Stacking Ring gold Emerald Bar Ring Micro Pave Minimalist Ring Free Shipping.
Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Giant African Amethyst Yellow Gold Stackable Cocktail Ring
Located in GOES, NL
The design is beautifully simple and timeless, focusing on the pure beauty of the gemstone and the warmth of the gold. Effortlessly versatile, this ring pairs beautifully with other ...
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$580Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Gold Ring Thin Diamond Half Eternity Ring Stackable Diamond Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Stunning high quality Minimal Style Ring with Diamonds in 14k solid gold. Available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold. Lightweight and gorgeous, these ar...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$360Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Stacking Ring 14K Gold Wedding Ring For Women Gold Ring For Valentine.
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Stacking Ring 14K Gold Wedding Ring For Women Gold Ring For Valentine.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
$1,254Sale Price|20% Off
Dome Ring Thick 14k Solid Gold Simple Stackable
Located in Chicago, IL
Dome Gold Ring Thick 14k Solid Gold Ring Simple Gold Ring Stackable Rounded Ring Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New without tags: A brand-new, ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$831Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Gold Micro Pave Stacking Ring Thin Dainty Diamond Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Beautiful, high-quality diamond wedding bands are set in 18K pure gold. This eternity ring is ideal as an engagement or wedding band and looks excellent either alone or stacked with ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Pink Sapphire Stackable Ring 2mm 14K Gold 3/4 Band, Wedding, Stack, LR50889
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Austin, TX
Please confirm your choice of gold color and ring size when you place your order.
Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,323Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Prong Ring 14k Solid Gold Straight Stackable
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Prong Ring 14k Solid Gold Straight Diamond Stackable Wedding Promise Ring Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New with tags: A brand-new, un...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
14k Solid Gold Double Chevron Wedding Ring Stackable
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Double Chevron Wedding Ring Stackable Gold Bridal Wedding Ring Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New with tags: A brand-new, unused...
Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Open Wire Twist Ring, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Twisted Stackable Stack Band, LR51926
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Austin, TX
Accented by the lovely 14 karat yellow gold, this ring is an amazing fashion band and stackable band!
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
$728Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Gold Micro Pave Stacking Ring Thin Dainty Diamond Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Stunning high quality brilliant white diamonds are set in solid 14k gold. Would look great worn alone or stacked with any other ring.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,235Sale Price|20% Off
Stackable Diamond 14k White Gold Bridal Ring Enhancer
Located in Chicago, IL
Stack able Wedding Diamond Ring 14k White Gold Bridal Stack Ring Enhancer Gift Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New with tags: A brand-new, unuse...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Ruby Stacking Ring 4
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Ruby Stacking Ring 4 Metal: 18K yellow gold Size: 4 Band Width: 4.5mm Ruby: two emerald cut rubies, carat total weight .30 Hallmark: ©1997 TIFFANY&C...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Diamond D Shape Stackable Ring in 14k Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Ring 14k Gold Stackable Diamond Ring D Shape Ring Anniversary Ring.
Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Yellow Gold Wedding Band - 18k Classic Stackable Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $100 or Down 2 sizes for $60 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Style: Wedding Band without Stones Measurements Face Height (north to south): 1/8" ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$497Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Solid Gold Natural Emerald Ring Thin Emerald Stacking Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brilliant Emerald ring in 14k Solid gold featured with a natural sparkly Emerald Gemstone. This will add effortless positive sparkle to your finger when worn. This ring is everything...
Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,650 / set
18 Karat Gold Zig Zag Stacking Band Rings
By Amy Glaswand
Located in New York, NY
They can also be worn separately with diamond bands or other rings for an interesting stack. These are easy pieces that add versatility to your ring wardrobe.
Gold, 18k Gold
$639Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Gold Thin Diamond Half Eternity Ring Stackable Diamond Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Stunning high quality Minimal Style Ring with Diamonds in 18k solid gold. Available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold. Lightweight and gorgeous, these ar...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$832Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K Yellow Gold Diamond Leaf Stacking Ring, Minimalist Diamond Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Leaf Stacking Ring in 18K Gold is a sign of pure love.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$876Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Multi-Gemstone Five-Stone Ring in 14K White Gold Everyday Jewelry
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
With a gross weight of 1.705 grams, the piece is lightweight and comfortable, making it an ideal choice for everyday wear while still adding a refined pop of color to any jewelry col...
Multi-gemstone, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Red Ruby Stackable Ring Birthstone Ring
Located in Great neck, NY
Charming and Elusive Design - This stackable ring features a 14k gold band, a baguette shaped gorgeous Ruby approximately 0.14cts, and round diamonds approximately 0.09 cts, Measure...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Red Ruby Stackable Ring Birthstone Ring
Located in Great neck, NY
Charming and Elusive Design - This stackable ring features a 14k gold band, a baguette shaped gorgeous Ruby approximately 0.14cts, and round diamonds approximately 0.09 cts, Measure...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Emma Chapman 14k Yellow Gold PInk Tourmaline Stacking Ring
By Emma Chapman
Located in Frome, Somerset
This one-of-a-kind pink tourmaline stacking ring is made in 14k gold and features a lovely pink tourmaline.
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Diamond Sapphire Stacking Band Ring Estate
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Key Features and Specs: Material: 14K white gold Gemstones: 5 natural round sapphires, approximately 3 mm each, totaling 0.8 carats Diamonds: 6 baguette-cut diamonds measuring approx...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,113Sale Price|20% Off
Earth-Mined Diamond Band Ring: Solid 14K Gold - Stackable Band Ring
Located in Columbus, OH
Twenty-three earth-mined diamonds sparkle across this delicate solid 14K rose gold band, totalling 0.23 carats. The warm rose gold flatters the diamonds' brilliance, and the slim pro...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose 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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