Stackable 0.12 Carats Citrine and Diamond Halo Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Stackable Citrine Ring The ring is 14K Yellow Gold There are 0.08 Carats In Diamonds H SI The Center Stone is Round 0.12 Carat Citrine The top measures 3/16" wide The ring is a size ...
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Stackable 0.57 Carat Peridot and Diamond Halo Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Stackable Peridot Ring The ring is 14K White Gold There are 0.06 Carats In Diamonds H SI The Center Stone is Round 0.57 Carat Peridot The top measures 5/16" wide The ring is a size 6...
Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Stackable 0.36 Carats Garnet and Diamond Halo Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Stackable Garnet Ring The ring is 14K Rose Gold There are 0.05 Carats In Diamonds H SI The Center Stone is Round 0.36 Carat Garnet The top measures 1/4" wide The ring is a size 6, si...
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Stackable 0.46 Carats Amethyst and Diamond Halo Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Stackable Amethyst Ring The ring is 14K White Gold There are 0.06 Carats In Diamonds H SI The Center Stone is Round 0.46 Carat Amethyst The top measures 5/16" wide The ring is a size...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Stackable 0.58 Carat Garnet Baguette and Diamond Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Stackable Garnet Baguette Ring The ring is 14K Rose Gold There are 0.08 Carats In Diamonds H SI The Center Stone is a Garnet Baguette 0.58 Carats The top measures 1/4" x 2/16" The ri...
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Stackable 0.37 Carat Amethyst Baguette and Diamond Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Stackable Amethyst Baguette Ring The ring is 14K White Gold There are 0.08 Carats In Diamonds H SI The Center Stone is an Amethyst Baguette 0.37 Carats The top measures 1/4" x 2/16".
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Pink Gold Round Cut Diamond Butterfly Motif Stackable Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Its minimalist profile makes it an ideal choice for stacking with other rings or wearing alone for a subtle, whimsical touch of elegance.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$472Sale Price|20% Off
14K Solid Gold Vine Wedding Ring Gold Leaf Stacking Floral Ring Band For Girls.
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Gold Vine Wedding Ring Gold Leaf Stacking Floral Ring Band For Girls.
Gold, 14k Gold
14K Pink Gold Round Cut Diamond Bow Motif Stackable Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set upon a slender, highly polished gold band, this piece is designed for versatility—perfect as a minimalist solo accessory or as a charming addition to a trendy ring stack.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
14k White Yellow & Rose Gold Diamond Chevron Stacking Fashion Rings
Located in Newport Beach, CA
We are pleased to offer these Brand New 14k White Yellow & Rose Gold Diamond Chevron Stacking Fashion Rings. They feature 0.30ctw G/VS Round brilliant Cut Diamonds set in 14k gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Egyptian Opal Ring Stacking Band Two Tone Gold Silver Prong
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Egyptian Opal Ring Stacking Band Two Tone Gold Silver Prong Designer: J DAUPHIN The Opal Ring is a slim two metal band, a solid gold band set with four round opals in silver prong ...
Opal, Silver, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$5,867 / set
Moi Mila Ruby Stackable-Ring
Located in Lawrenceville, GA
Gold(14K) : 11.60g Emerald (Princess-cut) : 4.10ct Yellow Sapphire (Brilliant-cut) : 2.50ct Color being the heart of the design here, these beautifully handcrafted rings are worked ...
Ruby, 14k Gold
$920Sale Price|20% Off
14k Solid Gold Dainty Three Ball Open Stacking Statement Ring Minimalist Ring.
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Dainty Three Ball Open Stacking Statement Ring Minimalist Ring.
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$406Sale Price|20% Off
14k Solid Gold Pinched Circular Hollow Ring Band Handmade Stacking Dainty Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Pinched Circular Hollow Ring Band Handmade Stacking Dainty Ring Additional information: Base Metal: Gold, White Gold Material: Gold Metal Purity: 14k Style: Band, Cha...
White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
$384Sale Price|20% Off
14K Solid Gold Braided Stacking Women Ring Thin Rope Simple Minimalist Rings.
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Gold Braided Stacking Women Ring Thin Rope Simple Minimalist Rings.
Gold, 14k Gold
$3,900 / item
Single Row Stackable Diamond 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, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Diamond Stacking Band Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: A Victorian stacking or alternative wedding band style ring. Crafted in 18k yellow gold, this piece features 0.60 carats of pave set Old European Cut...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$960Sale Price|20% Off
14k Solid Gold Chevron V Shape Diamond Ring Handmade Stacking Ring Band
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Chevron V Shape Diamond Ring Handmade Stacking Ring Band Metal Yellow Gold Main Stone Diamond Base Metal Yellow Gold Material Diamond, Gold Total Carat Weight 0.24 ct...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
10k Yellow Gold and Diamond Anniversary Wedding Ring Stack
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
10K yellow gold diamond ring with three natural mined marquise cut diamonds surrounded by four smaller diamonds on each side. Three shank ring, with engagement style band in center a...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow & White Gold Diamond Zig Zag Stacking Fashion Rings
Located in Newport Beach, CA
We are pleased to offer these Brand New 14k Yellow & White Gold Diamond Zig Zag Stacking Fashion Rings. They feature 0.38ctw G/VS Round brilliant Cut Diamonds set in 14k gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,080Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Stacking Ring 14K Solid Gold Bezel Set Diamond Eternity Band Rings.
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Stacking Ring 14K Solid Gold Bezel Set Diamond Eternity Band Rings.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Trinity Stacking 18K Tri-Tone Gold Ring Size 6.00
By Cartier
Located in Sewickley, PA
This Cartier Trinity Stacking Ring is an iconic symbol of timeless elegance and luxury.
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,048Sale Price / item|20% Off
Neon Enamel Diamond Ring Solid 14 Karat Yellow Gold Stacking Band Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Neon Enamel And Diamond Stackable Ring in 14k Gold. A fun, colorful, and personalized addition to your ring stack!
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold-filled
14K Yellow Gold Round Cut Diamond Butterfly Motif Stackable Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Its minimalist profile makes it an ideal choice for stacking with other rings or wearing alone for a subtle, whimsical touch of elegance.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Round Cut Diamond Butterfly Motif Stackable Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Its minimalist profile makes it an ideal choice for stacking with other rings or wearing alone for a subtle, whimsical touch of elegance.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$680Sale Price|20% Off
14K Solid Gold Vine Wedding Ring gold Leaf Stacking Floral ring Band For Girls
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Gold Vine Wedding Ring gold Leaf Stacking Floral ring Band For Girls Total Carat Weight 0.24 Cts And Above Base Metal Gold Type Band Width 2 mm Material 14K Solid Gold Rin...
Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage White Gold Wheat Wedding Band, Size 7.25, Stacking Ring
Located in Upland, CA
About This Ring: Your dreams are about to come true with this beautiful Vintage White Gold Wheat Wedding Band!
White Gold
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
14k Solid Yellow Gold Natural Pave Diamond Ring Beautiful Bridal Stackable Ring.
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Yellow Gold Natural Pave Diamond Ring Beautiful Bridal Stackable Ring. 14k Yellow Gold Weight:- 2.34 Grams Diamond Weight:- 0.32 Carat Item Size :- 19 x 20 mm A P ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond wedding band 18KT gold size 6 marriage ring stacking ring promise ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This ring is so versatile! Nice sparkle with 0.35 carats of diamonds VS clarity and F color, it can be a wedding band, marriage ring, promise ring or stacking ring. Size 6 and can be...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
$1,120Sale Price|20% Off
14k Solid Yellow Gold Minimalist Ring Natural Diamond Stackable Ring For Women.
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Yellow Gold Minimalist Ring Natural Diamond Stackable Ring For Women. 14k Yellow Gold Weight:- 2.47 Grams Diamond Weight:- 0.22 Carat Item Size :- 21 x 22 mm A P P R...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Round Cut Diamond Bow Motif Stackable Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set upon a slender, highly polished gold band, this piece is designed for versatility—perfect as a minimalist solo accessory or as a charming addition to a trendy ring stack.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Round Cut Diamond Bow Motif Stackable Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set upon a slender, highly polished gold band, this piece is designed for versatility—perfect as a minimalist solo accessory or as a charming addition to a trendy ring stack.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.05ct Round Turquoise Eternity Stackable Band Ring, 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Round Turquoise Eternity Stackable Band Ring features a continuous circle of vibrant round turquoise stones, expertly set in solid 14K gold for a timeless and elegant look.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$384Sale Price|20% Off
Round Diamond Stacking Ring 14K Solid Gold Bezel diamond Engagement Ring Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
Round Diamond Stacking Ring 14K Solid Gold Bezel diamond Engagement Ring Gift Total Carat Weight 0.24 Cts And Above Number of Diamonds 7 Base Metal Gold Metal Yellow Gold Certificati...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Stack Able Eternity Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold diamond stack able eternity ring with .26pts., size 6.25
Diamond, White Gold
Jennifer Liang Stackable Ring Trio
By Jennifer Liang
Located in New York, NY
Trio includes yellow gold, rose gold, and sterling silver. Yellow and rose gold are 14kt. 18kt gold is available upon request.
14k Gold, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
$880Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Cluster Stacking Ring 14K Solid Gold Wedding Band ring Valentines Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Cluster Stacking Ring 14K Solid Gold Wedding Band ring Valentines Gift Total Carat Weight 0.24 Cts And Above Number of Diamonds 8 Band Width 1.9 mm Approx Material Natural Di...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
Round Diamond Stacking Ring 14K Solid Gold Wedding Band Ring For Women.
Located in Chicago, IL
Round Diamond Stacking Ring 14K Solid Gold Wedding Band Ring For Women.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Ruby Stackable Band Ring by Ferrucci, 0.30ct
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow gold thin band ring, stackable rings, with approximately 0.30 carat of Rubies, hand set, comfortable fit, the band measure 1.5 mm width Wear single or multiple flat bands ...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Pave Set Diamond Enamel Stackable Band Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
14k Yellow Gold Pave Set Diamond Enamel Stackable Band Ring features diamond on the front of the band with turquoise blue band making a minimalist stackable band ring.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
14k White Gold 0.50ctw Diamond Classic Pyramid Stack Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (7) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 0.50ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 14k White Gold Weight: 2.6 Grams Ring ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$400Sale Price|20% Off
White Diamond Cluster Ring 14k Gold Natural Diamond Cluster Stackable Ring Band.
Located in Chicago, IL
White Diamond Cluster Ring 14k Gold Natural Diamond Cluster Stackable Ring Band.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Stackable Donut Band, 14K Solid Gold Ring Size 7
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Deliciously thick and buttery, this ring is the perfect everyday ring. Whether a wedding band, a stacker, or an elegant solo statement ring, this band is ready for it all.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rose Gold .10 Carat Natural Diamond Stackable Band Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Rose Gold .10 Carat Natural Diamond Stackable Band Ring Size 5 Metal: 10K rose/pink gold Weight: 1.31 grams Diamonds: Approx. .10 CTW I VS-SI natural diamonds Size: 5 (US) Band is 1...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Estate 14k White Gold & Yellow Gold Pyramids 0.06ctw Diamonds Stack Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (6) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - I/J Color - SI1/SI2Clarity - 0.06ctw (approx.) By Material: Solid 14k White Gold - 14k Yellow Gold Accents...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Petite Double Baguette Diamond Stacking Band Ring
Located in New York City, NY
Worn alone, it gives a subtle glimmer of light; stacked with other bands, it becomes a refined accent that slips seamlessly into a modern ring stack.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Ruby Diamond Ring 14K Gold Antique Wedding Engagement Stacking Ring
Located in New York, NY
The ring is 14 Karat White and Yellow Gold. The ring weighs 3.2 grams.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$448Sale Price / item|20% Off
14K Gold Genuine Diamond Open Cuff Minimalist Ring Fine Jewelry Stackable Ring.
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Gold Genuine Diamond Open Cuff Minimalist Ring Fine Jewelry Stackable Ring.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
$1,966Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Ring Guard Round Classic Halo Ring Enhance 14k Gold Stack Bands
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Ring Guard Round Classic Halo Ring Enhance 14k Gold Wedding Stack Bands Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New without tags: A brand-new, u...
Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
$320Sale Price|20% Off
14K Solid Gold Braided Stacking Women Ring Thin Rope Simple Minimalist Rings.
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Gold Braided Stacking Women Ring Thin Rope Simple Minimalist Rings.
Gold, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Pear Cut Diamond Eternity Stackable Band Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
14K Yellow Gold Pear Cut Diamond Eternity Stackable Band Ring features pave set diamond band with pear cut diamond set in the center of the ring making a minimalist diamond ring.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tanzanite Diamond ring 14KT gold V ring wedding band stacking ring size 6
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stunning unusual weddins band made in a V shape for victory with natural diamonds and natural violet tanzanite in 14kt white gold. The ring is so versatile it looks great on its own ...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold
14 Karat White Gold Mother of Pearl Stackable Ring Birthstone Ring, June
Located in Great neck, NY
Charming and Elusive Design - This stackable ring features a 14k gold band, a baguette shaped gorgeous pearl approximately 0.14 cts, and round diamonds approximately 0.09 cts, Measu...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,056Sale Price|20% Off
Round Diamond Stacking Ring 14K Solid Gold Bezel Diamond Engagement Ring Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
Round Diamond Stacking Ring 14K Solid Gold Bezel Diamond Engagement Ring Gift.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Granulation Bubble Ring Stack Set
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's signature stack ring collection - a set of 2 large bubble rings - offers unique style and comfort in 18k gold.
Gold, 18k Gold
$600Sale Price|20% Off
14k Solid Gold Round Diamond Ring Studded Diamond Stacking Valentines Ring Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Round Diamond Ring Studded Diamond Stacking Valentines Ring Gift Total Carat Weight 0.24 ctw & Under Metal Yellow Gold Base Metal Gold Top Width 3mm Approx Band Width...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring Stack Ring Bridal Band
Located in Stamford, CT
14Kt White Gold Engagement Ring with Diamond 0.31 Total Diamond Weight Size 6.75 with 3.31 grams total weight
Diamond, 14k Gold
18 Karats White Gold Aquamarine Stacking Small Band Design Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini "Aqua" Collection 18 Karats White Gold Aquamarine Stacking Small Band Design Ring A beautiful small solitaire ring handcrafted in 18 karats white Gold and adorned wi...
Aquamarine, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
$1,264Sale Price|20% Off
14k Solid Gold Diamond Wave Ring Eternity Diamond Band Ring Stackable Jewelry.
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Diamond Wave Ring Eternity Diamond Band Ring Stackable Jewelry.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
$411Sale Price|20% Off
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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