$423Sale Price|25% Off
Art Deco 14K White Gold Star Sapphire Ring with Diamond Accents, 1980
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This elegant ring is crafted in 14-karat white gold and features a captivating blue cabochon star sapphire measuring approximately 9 x 7 mm.
Diamond, Star Sapphire, White Gold
Diamond Wrap Ring, 14 Karat Gold Wrap Ring Cluster Teardrop Tips, Bypass Ring
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This lovely diamond wrap ring has beautiful cluster diamond teardrop tips! The ring coils around your finger, accenting every outfit perfectly. The diamond tips are in a spade shape ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Star Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Star Ruby 3.51 carats with Diamond 0.03 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.8 cm Length: 0.5 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 4.83 grams "We first opened doors in 198...
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Star Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Star Ruby 0.86 carat with Diamond 0.07 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 0.9 cm Length: 0.5 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 3.48 grams "We first opened doors in 1980...
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
4.15cts Star Sapphire Ring with Natural Diamonds Accents: Solid 14k Gold, 10x8mm
Located in Columbus, OH
A 4.15ct star sapphire in solid 14k gold—diamond-kissed, confidence-loaded, and absolutely impossible to ignore. 💫💎 Specifications: Item Type: Ring Center Stone: Star Sapphire Tr...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA 17.15 Carat Purple Star Sapphire Diamond Gold Cocktail Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Captivating vintage 1940s natural star sapphire and diamond cocktail engagement ring. 17.15cts deep purple sapphire in its original 14k white gold setting.
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
23.25 Carat Star Sapphire Diamond Platinum White Gold Filigree Dome Ring
Located in New York, NY
This ring features one centering oval star sapphire, which weighs approximately 23.25 carats, edged by single-cut diamonds, accented by curved bands of baguette diamonds, flanked by ...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, White Gold, Platinum
Blue Star Sapphire with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Star Sapphire 9.38 carats with Diamond 0.41 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.2 cm Length: 2.5 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Weight: 10.38 grams "We first opened do...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Blue Star Sapphire with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Star Sapphire 12.76 carats with Diamond 0.49 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.9 cm Length: 1.9 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 23.32grams "We first opened d...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970's Black Star Sapphire and Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Vintage 1970's statement ring with black star sapphires and white glittering diamonds.
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 8.5 Carat Star Sapphire Diamond White Gold Mens Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's GIA Certified natural star sapphire and diamone men's ring. Featuring a mesmerizing 8.50ct with a well defined star sapphire which has an unusual subtle blue to purple color s...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Retro Blue Star Sapphire Cabochon Ring, Size 7
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This elegant 14 Karat Gold Ring showcases a bezel-set blue sapphire cabochon measuring approximately 9mm x 7mm.
Star Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,560Sale Price|20% Off
7.01 Ct Natural star sapphire ring with Alexandrite Natural Diamond 14K Gold
Located in bangkok, TH
E029 7.01ct Natural star sapphire Gemstone ring 5.39gram 14K Gold Ring Size : 14# Weight：5.39 Gram Material: 14K Gold Main stone: 7.01ct star sapphire Burma Gray white color 6 ...
Star Sapphire, Alexandrite, Diamond, 14k Gold
6cts Star Sapphire Ring with Natural Diamonds Accents: Solid 14k Gold, 11x9mm
Located in Columbus, OH
A striking 6ct oval star sapphire set in solid 14k gold, glowing with natural asterism.
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Star Sapphires with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
White Star Sapphire 2.13 carats, Blue Star Sapphire 1.71 carats and Purple Star Sapphire 2.05 carat with Diamond 0.14 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 1....
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold
4.2cts Star Sapphire Ring with Natural Diamonds Accents: 14k Solid Gold, 11x9mm
Located in Columbus, OH
This stunning 14k solid gold ring showcases an oval 11x9mm natural star sapphire that radiates a celestial glow.
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Cartier White Gold Diamond Mimi Star Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier White Gold Diamond Mimi Star Ring PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: Z155109 Listing Title: Cartier White Gold Diamond Mimi Star Ring Condition Description: Since Louis-François Cartier t...
White Gold
GIA Certified 5.10 Carat Star Cabochon Ruby Yellow Gold Men's Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1960's Star Cabochon Ruby yellow gold men's Ring. The center piece of the ring is an oval shaped 5.10ct star ruby.
Ruby, Star Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$24,000Sale Price|20% Off
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Star Sapphire, Diamond and Nephrite Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
A very impressive ring, just like everything in our closet, this stunning David Webb ring features an oval-shaped star sapphire double cabochon measuring 16.35 x 14.75 mm and weighin...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Retro Ruby Star Sapphire Cocktail Ring, 1980s, 10.5g
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This striking 18 karat white gold ruby star sapphire ring showcases a bold and captivating centerpiece featuring a natural star ruby sapphire measuring 16mm x 12mm.
Star Sapphire, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Stunning 10.92ct Star Sapphire and Diamonds Cocktail Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stunning 10.92ct Star Sapphire and Diamonds Cocktail Ring in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified A mesmerizing blend of rarity and elegance, this 10.27 ct oval-shaped star sapphire capti...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Star Sapphire Diamond Halo Ring - 14k Oval Cabochon 4.32ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Star Sapphire Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 4.08ct Cut: O...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
Early 1900's 9K Yellow Gold Snake Ring, Cabochon Star Sapphire
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This is an early 1900 snake ring. Although it is only 9K Yellow gold the head is set with a Star Sapphire with an etched neck and head.
Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Three-Stone Star Sapphire & Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Three-Stone Star Sapphire & Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold This ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and features three cabochon-cut star sapphires arranged across the top in a c...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 4.51 Star Sapphire Diamond Rose Gold Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Star sapphire and diamond three-stone engagement ring.
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Art Deco 18K White Gold Star Sapphire Diamond Ring, 20.04ctw, Size 10
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A striking example of Art Deco design, this 18 karat white gold ring commands attention with its bold structure and captivating centerpiece.
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$5,200
Star Diamond Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Star ring in 18kt pink gold set with 15 diamonds 0.48 cts Size 52
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$6,000Sale Price|20% Off
Star Ruby 6 Line & Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
Star Ruby 6 Line - 20.83 Carat Diamond - 0,38 Carat 18KT Yellow Gold
Ruby, Star Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified Unheated Star Pink Sapphire, Diamond Ring in 18K Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Star Pink Sapphire 4.09 carats with Pink Sapphire 0.32 carat and Diamond 0.25 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings (GIT Certified, The Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand)...
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,756Sale Price|20% Off
18KT Yellow Gold Diamond Sunburst Star Ring
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Capture the radiance of the celestial sky with this exquisite 18KT Yellow Gold Sunburst Ring. This piece features a captivating "split sun" or "exploding star" motif, characterized b...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,329Sale Price / item|20% Off
Star Sapphire Cabochon & Baguette Diamond Cocktail Ring 8.5ct in 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This striking cocktail ring showcases a mesmerizing natural star sapphire cabochon at the center weighs approximately 8.5 carats, set in 14K white gold.
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14K White Gold Grey Star Sapphire Wide Ring with 0.12 Carat Diamonds
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Preowned vintage 14K white gold flush set ring with one oval shape grey color star sapphire and two round side diamonds totaling approximately 0.12 carats.
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
$3,068Sale Price / item|20% Off
French Vintage-Inspired Star Sapphire Diamond Sunburst Cocktail Ring in 14K Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This striking french vintage-inspired cocktail ring features one cabochon star sapphire totaling 4.63 carats, set in 14K white gold.
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
4.1Ct Star Sapphire Ring with Natural Diamond Accents: Solid 14K Gold, Round 9mm
Located in Columbus, OH
A 4.1ct round 9mm star sapphire ring set in solid 14K gold, accented with natural diamonds for added brilliance.
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s 6.00 Carat Star Sapphire Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k yellow gold with a Cabochon Star Sapphire weighing approximately 6.00 carats. Circa 1940s Size 3 1/2, resizable
Star Sapphire, 14k Gold
Myanmar Star Ruby Diamond Ring: Platinum White Gold, Burma Ruby
Located in Kowloon, HK
Introducing our exquisite handcrafted natural star ruby ring, featuring a stunning 1.04 Ct star ruby sourced from Myanmar, elegantly set in high-quality Pt900 platinum and accented w...
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, Platinum
Black Star Sapphire with Brown Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Black Star Sapphire 23.32 carats with Brown Diamond 1.07 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.4 cm Length: 2.1 cm Ring Size: 58 Total Weight: 19.95 grams "We f...
Brown Diamond, Star Sapphire, Black Star, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Blue Star Sapphire with Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Star Sapphire 7.71 carats with Diamond 0.85 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.2 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Weight: 8.01 grams "We first opened doo...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Blue Star Sapphire with Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Star Sapphire 4.63 carats with Diamond 1.30 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.7 cm Length: 2.0 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 9.12 grams "We first opened do...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue Star Sapphire with Ruby Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Star Sapphire 4.31 carats with Ruby 0.48 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.4 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 4.41 grams "We first opened doors...
Ruby, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue Star Sapphire with Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Star Sapphire 3.21 carats with Diamond 0.06 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.4 cm Length: 0.8 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 5.70 grams "We first opened doors in...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Blue Star Sapphire with Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Star Sapphire 4.64 carats with Diamond 0.04 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.7 cm Length: 0.7 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 5.09 grams "We first opened doors in...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Blue Star Sapphire, Blue Sapphire Ring in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Star Sapphire 48.18 carats, Blue Sapphire 1.73 carats, Blue Sapphire 1.51 carats, Blue Sapphire 2.36 carats Ring in 18 karat White Gold Settings Width: 3.0 cm Length: 2.8 cm Ri...
Blue Sapphire, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1940s Vintage Star Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Monica, CA
1940s vintage cocktail ring featuring a large 12.00 carat blue-gray star sapphire that casts a stunning, full-spread star when hit with a single source of light.
Diamond, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
4Ct Star Sapphire Ring with Earth Mined Diamonds Accents: Solid 14K Gold, 10x8mm
Located in Columbus, OH
Set in solid 14K gold with a bold 10x8mm design, this ring is both striking and timeless.
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$3,919Sale Price|20% Off
1.5 Carat Tanzanite Ring, 14 Karat White Gold Ring, .50 Carat Diamond Ring Halo
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
The details for this beautiful ring are listed below: Metal Quality: 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Number: 126 Diamond Total Weight: .58 Carat Diamond Clarity: VS2 Diamond Color: F Dia...
Diamond, Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 7.77 Carat Star Sapphire Diamond White Gold Cabochon Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
GIA certified natural purple pink cabochon star sapphire diamond ring. 7.77 carat oval center sapphire with a halo of 12 old European cut diamonds in a 14k white gold setting.
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 2.62 Carat Purple Star Sapphire Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1940's Natural purple star Sapphire and diamond engagement ring. GIA certified oval cabochon bezel set star sapphire with 4 round accent diamonds in a 14k white gold setting.
Diamond, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21.00CT Star Sapphire/ Diamond Men's Ring set in 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Embrace the opportunity to own a piece of jewelry that is as unique as your dreams with our translucent 21.00ct oval-shaped Star Sapphire. Measuring 20 X 16 mm. With a cabochon cut t...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
1930s Lavender Star Sapphire Tri-Color Gold Cocktail Ring in 14K Tri-Color Gold
Located in Santa Monica, CA
The gorgeous round stone is in a 14K white gold setting that is embellished with rose gold inset flowers with yellow gold centers.
Star Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s 8.00 Carat Purple Star Sapphire Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k yellow and white gold with 4 Cabochon Purple Star Sapphires weighing approximately a total of 8.00 carats, as well as Round Brilliant and Single cut Diamonds we...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s 2.68 Carat Cabochon Cut Star Ruby Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive 2.68 carat pink star ruby and 0.08 carat diamond, 15 karat yellow gold solitaire style cocktail ring; part of our diverse gemstone jewelry collections.
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Star Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Star Ruby 9.85 carats with Diamond 0.77 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.3 cm Length: 1.9 cm Ring Size: 58 Total Weight: 20.32 grams "We first opened do...
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Black Star Sapphire with Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Black Star Sapphire 11.51 carats with Pink Sapphire 1.51 carats and Diamond 0.78 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.2 cm Length: 1.3 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 14.06...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Black Star, 18k Gold
Ceylon No Heat Star Sapphire Ring in 14k Rose Gold, approx. 3 ct
Located in Berlin, BE
Rose gold ring set with an approximately 3 carat Ceylon star sapphire, unheated.
Star Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Star Sapphire and Baguette and Brilliant Diamond Mens Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 12 (resizing available) Total Weight: 20.4 Grams Gemstone Specifications: Center Gemstone: Star Sapphire Shape: Oval Cut...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
6.7cts Star Ruby Ring with Natural Diamond Accents: Solid 14k Gold, Oval 10x8mm
Located in Columbus, OH
Stunning 6.7ct star ruby ring in solid 14K gold, featuring a 10×8 mm oval cabochon with natural diamond accents.
Diamond, Star Ruby, Gold, 14k 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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