Vintage 14 Karat Gold Good Luck Clover Leaf Ring
Located in Rotterdam, NL
The three-leaf clover is widely recognized as a symbol of good luck, hope, and faith. In many cultures, wearing a clover motif is believed to bring positive energy and fortune.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Horseshoe Ring - 10k Round .28ctw Equestrian Good Luck
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 9 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .28ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: H ...
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Horseshoe Ring - 14k Baguette .50ctw Equestrian Good Luck
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $60 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Baguette Color: H - I Cla...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond Horseshoe Ring Sz 9 14k Gold Gemstone Band Good Luck Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage diamond, sapphire & ruby horseshoe ring (circa 1970s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Diamonds total an estimated 0.60 carats (estimated at I-J color and SI1-I1 cl...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Y...
Antique Roman Agate Intaglio Ring 18 Karat Gold Symbol of Fortune and Good Luck
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The intaglio was supposed to bring fortune, prosperity, fertility and good luck to the wearer. The intaglio was set in a later gold mount around 1900.
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
Yellow Gold Good Luck Symbols Statement Band - 14k Unisex Ring Sz 8 1/2
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 1/2 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Style: Statement Band Theme: Good Luck Symbols Features: Design spans the entire band's perimeter Measurements Face Height (north to so...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Astrale High Jewelry 18K White Gold Full Diamond Rotating Necklaces
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Bvlgari Astrale High-End Collection 18K White Gold Full Diamond Rotating Necklace (Good Luck & Fortune) Four-ring clasp, adjustable length Chain length: 47 cm Pavé-set diamonds E...
White Gold
Unavailable
Gold Good Luck Charm Ring
Located in New York, NY
Beveled slim gold band ring. Suspended are five charms of luck and protection: a four-leaf clover, an anchor, a horseshoe, a cross and a heart. 14K yellow gold. Size 5 1/4 and c...
Gold, 14k Gold
Katerina Maxine Diamond Emerald Good Luck Fish Ring
Located in New York City, NY
A ring fashioned in the shape of a goldfish with pave set diamonds and emerald details. 1.30 carat total weight diamonds G-H color VS clarity, and genuine columbian emeralds totaling...
0.55 Carat Round Cut Pave Blue Sapphire 14k White Gold Good Luck Frog Ring
By Damati
Located in New York, NY
0.55 Carat Round Cut Pave Blue Sapphire 14k White Gold Good Luck Frog Ring This modern ring features a total of 0.55 carats of Blue Sapphire Round Shape Gemstone Set in 14K White Go...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable
Black Goldfish ring
Located in Cold Spring, NY
A symbol of good luck and strength, this goldfish ring was created and carved by hand by New York-based artist, Manya Tessler.
Blue Topaz, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Cabouchon Ruby and Black Diamond Ladybug Cocktail Ring
By Gorgoglione
Located in Milano, IT
Summer Accessory and good luck Cocktail Ring. An Hand-Enameled Green Leaf wrapped around itself and a Ruby Ladybug as a guest.
Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Cabouchon Ruby and Black Diamond Ladybug Cocktail Ring
By Gorgoglione
Located in Milano, IT
Summer Accessory and good luck Cocktail Ring. An Hand-Enameled Green Leaf wrapped around itself and a Ruby Ladybug as a guest.
Black Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s 14 Karat Gold Ruby Fox Horseshoe Ring
Located in Crownsville, MD
Beautiful circa 1940s vintage 14K yellow gold horseshoe and shank with 14K white gold fox head, good luck symbolism ring. 1mm diameter round cut natural ruby eyes.
Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold
15.20 Carat Diamond, 1.40 Carat Sapphire, Owl Cameo Sterling Silver 14K Gold
Located in New York, NY
Owl cameo measures 1.25 inch wide by 1.50 inch long and symbolizes good luck. This handmade ring is manufactured in India and available in size 7 (can be resize) Diamonds : 0.73 ct S...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
Gold plated good luck amulet ring
Located in Capri, IT
Gold plated good luck amulet ring Totally handmade in Italy gold plated 925% silver ring size adjustable
Antique Sapphire and Citrine Good Luck Horseshoe Ring
Located in London, GB
Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 2.2 grams Band Width: 2mm Ring Size: J 1/2 (49.5) Sapphire Dimensions: 14 (1.2mm) Citrine Dimensions: 17 (1.2mm) Tested As: 18ct Gold Box: The Vin...
Citrine, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3rd Century AD Roman Empire Jasper Good Luck Intaglio Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
BERNARDO ANTICHITÀ PONTE VECCHIO FLORENCE The 3rd century oval red jasper depicting the head of Fortuna, a corn ear and a bird on a cup, all classic depictions to symbolize fertilit...
22k Gold
Ancient 3rd Century AD Roman Empire Jasper Good Luck Intaglio Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
Ancient 3rd Century AD Roman Empire Jasper Good Luck Intaglio Ring. Jasper intaglio is depicting a Roman figure, possibly a warrior.
22k Gold
Antique Victorian Horseshoe Ring 14k Yellow Gold Vintage Good Luck Jewelry 9.75
Located in Torrance, CA
Seed pearls range in size from 1mm to 2mm (in good condition and free or cracks or chips). The horseshoe ring represents good fortune and good luck, a charming sentiment of Victorian...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Carved Coral Ring 14 Karat Gold Good Luck Happiness Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
In Chinese culture the bat can be a visual reference to good fortune or happiness. The representation of the two together is for 'double the luck' The ring is in very good condition.
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Four Leaf Clover Opal Ring Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Good Luck Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
The natural opals are set in a charming four leaf clover design, a symbol of good luck. The opals show a good color matrix from green to orange, yellow, purple and turquoise.
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond Horseshoe Ring Sz 9.5 Band Good Luck Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage diamond horseshoe ring (circa 1970s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Diamonds total an estimated 0.25 carats (estimated at I-J color and SI1-I1 clarity). The lu...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Good Luck Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gold luck band has a horseshoe layered over the op of a decorative band featuring rope twist detail and the words 'good luck'.
Diamond, Gold
Preowned 14K Yellow Gold Chinese Good Luck Fortune Symbols Light Green Jade Ring
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Preowned 14K Yellow Gold Chinese Good Luck Fortune Symbols Light Green Jade Ring.
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Preowned 14K Yellow Gold Chinese Good Luck Fortune Symbols Light Green Jade Ring
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Preowned 14K Yellow Gold Chinese Good Luck Fortune Symbols Light Green Natural Jade Ring.
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Horseshoe Ring Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Gook Luck Jewelry Estate
Located in Torrance, CA
The diamond set horseshoe is a symbol of good luck. Smaller in scale the ring is great worn alone or layered with your fine jewelry from any era.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Jade Chinese Good Luck Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Jade Chinese Good Luck Pendant This lovely pendant features the Chinese characters for good luck framed in a ring of green jade.
Jade, Yellow Gold
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Elvis' Gold Ring
Located in New Orleans, LA
After the show, when Hebler attempted to return it, Elvis told him to keep it for good luck. The ring later entered the collection of Chris Davidson, founder of the Elvis Presley Mus...
14k Gold
6.84 Carat Aquamarine Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
In ancient lore, aquamarine was believed to be the treasure of mermaids, and was used by sailors as a talisman of good luck, fearlessness and protection. This ring features a vibrant...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Antique Peranakan Jade Set Gold Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Remark: "Jade is endlessly intriguing and good joss… always good luck." SIZE: Ring size 6 WEIGHT: 3.4 grams STONES: Jade HALLMARKS: 14k and Chinese maker’s marks STOCK NUM...
Jade, 14k Gold
Coral and Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Manfredi
Located in Greenwich, CT
According to Indian astrology Coral Ring should be worn on the right hand for good luck :) This unique ring is designed with 6 multi-shaped corals and brighten by a halo of white dia...
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Trumpeting Elephant Ring
Located in Miami, FL
It is said that when an elephant raises its trunk it is a sign of good luck. The face of the ring measures 11.2mm in width x 14.65mm in height.
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Square Cut Invisible 18K Yellow Gold Ring Horseshoe, 2000
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Emeralds are of fine quality and color. The ring shape (Yellow Gold cast) reminds of a horseshoe, a commonly known sign of good luck.
Emerald, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Tanzanite Horseshoe Cocktail Dinner Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
The final combination of yellow gold, white diamonds, and indigo tanzanite is a truly extraordinary ring that is not something you see every day! This is the perfect ring for the equ...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jade Bridge Ring Vintage 22 Karat Yellow Gold Dragon Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Embossed with a dragon motif that is a symbol of power, strength and good luck. The medium rise ring (4.4mm - 0.17 inches) sits comfortably on the finger.
Jade, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Octopus Ring Diamond Sapphire 18k White Gold Sz 7.5 Band Estate Ocean Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
An amulet for protection and good luck the elaborate ring makes a great statement on the hand.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Jade Dragon Ring Vintage 10k Yellow Gold Long Cocktail Band Sz 7.5 Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
The dragon is a symbol of power, strength and good luck. The ring has a low profile and sits flat on the finger (larger in scale the long (1 1/4 inch) mount makes a great statement o...
Jade, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Horseshoe Good Luck Ring with Amethyst & White Sapphire 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Austin, TX
This vintage horseshoe ring will bring you good luck! The ring could be a large ladies ring or a small man’s ring.
Amethyst, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Niello Silver Horseshoe Gentlemans Ring Good Luck
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This gents ring is executed in silver and niello and features a horseshoe for good luck.
Vintage Sterling Silver Good Luck Horse Ring, Mid Century
Located in valatie, NY
Vintage Sterling Silver Good Luck Horse Ring, Mid Century. Beautifully modeled horse head with bit and bridle silhouetted inside a horseshoe.
Sterling Silver
Yellow Gold Diamond Horseshoe Ring - 14k Round .36ctw Equestrian Good Luck
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $30 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .36ctw Cut: Round Brilli...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic Good Luck Natural 9 Natural Gem Charm Band
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic Good Luck Gem Charm Band The believe that wearing Nine-gems ring will bring a good fortune prosperity and luck to the wearer.
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Zircon, 22k...
14 Karat Two-Tone Gold Good Luck Horse Shoe and Horse with Diamonds Ring
Located in Manhasset, NY
14 Karat Two Tone Gold Good Luck/Fashion Ring with Diamonds 0.25 TDW. Size 5 8 grams total weight.
Diamond, 14k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Jade Chinese Good Luck Charm / Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Jade Chinese Good Luck Charm / Pendant This lovely charm features the Chinese characters for good luck framed in a ring of yellow jade.
Jade, Yellow Gold
Jewish Wedding Castle Ring Yellow Gold Enamel
Located in Berkeley, CA
The architectural symbols, which are thought to represent the marital home of the couple (and in some cases symbolised Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem), were often turned into a clasp ...
18k Gold
Art Deco Diamond Crescent Moon Horseshoe Ring 0.75 Ct.
Located in MIAMI, FL
Gorgeous design seen on this art deco treasure. This ring is crafted in the theme of a crescent moon or horseshoe, both are a symbol of good luck.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Traditional Hebrew Wedding House-Box Ring in .925 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
The architectural symbols, which are thought to represent the marital home of the couple (and in some cases symbolised Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem), were often turned into a clasp ...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Jade Bridge Ring Vintage 22k Yellow Gold Dragon Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Embossed with a dragon motif that is a symbol of power, strength and good luck. The medium rise ring (4.4mm - 0.17 inches) sits comfortably on the finger.
Jade, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.5 Carat Oval Domed Smooth Bright Green Jade Cabochon Ring 24K Hammered Gold
Located in Bozeman, MT
A protective stone, Jade keeps the wearer from harm and brings harmony. Jade attracts good luck and friendship. Ring Details: 24K Yellow Gold - 2.05 grams, Sterling Silver - 5.45 gr...
Jade, Sterling Silver, Silver, Yellow Gold, 24k Gold, Gold
Vintage Elephant Ring Trunk Up 14k Yellow Gold Band Diamond Sz 6.5 Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Two small diamonds are set into the eyes and total an estimated 0.02 carats (estimated at H-I color and SI1-2 clarity). The sweet ring highlights a beautifully detailed elephant wi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Black & Red Carved Jade Nephrite Dragon Sterling Silver Bangle Bracelet Ring Set
Located in Thiensville, WI
Double dragons symbolizing strength, abundance, power, and good luck. Ring size is unmarked. Additional Packaging: No MEASUREMENTS & SIZING: Width: 28 mm (measured from end to e...
Pair of Brass Chinese Style Table Lamps
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chic pair of midcentury Chinese style brass table lamps with a canister form having overlapping circular good luck symbols, ring handles and turned wood bases.
Brass
18K Victorian Gold Pearl Double Horseshoe Good Luck Ring
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
A Lovely Victorian split Seed Pearl double Horseshoe Good Luck stick pin conversion ring on a later 18 Carat Gold shank.
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
"Good Luck" Gold & Diamond Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
The ring is an 18k yellow and white gold band. There are diamond set letters which spell "GOOD LUCK" and spin around a central gold core.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Victorian 15 Carat Gold and Seed Pearl Good Luck Horseshoe Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
A beautiful Victorian period ring. Solid 15 carat gold example. Designed as a good luck horse shoe symbol to the front which measures 14mm x 17mm approx.
Pearl, Gold
Chopard Good Luck Charm Hamsa Hand Diamond 18K Rose Gold Ring Size 50
By Chopard
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This Chopard Good Luck Charm Hamsa Hand diamond ring is made of 18k rose gold.
Diamond, Rose Gold
Emeralds Maravellous Solitaire Natural Colombian Emerald 18K Engagement Ring
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
This is a stunning emerald bezel set solitaire engagement ring, the center stone is a natural Colombian emerald emerald cut weighing 2.32 carats. Lively medium green, VS clarity. Th...
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 14K Yellow Gold Clustered Emeralds and Diamond Cocktail Ring for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald ring in 14K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your creativity. Designed with emeralds and diamonds that makes it a perfect fit to ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
9ct Gold, Sapphire & Diamond, Lucky Horseshoe Pendant Necklace, Circa 1880
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Horseshoe Necklace 9ct Gold Circa 1880 Victorian horseshoe pendant in 9ct yellow gold, set with thirteen rose-cut diamonds and a central round-cut sapphire weighing appro...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold
$7,295 / item
Horse Shoe Diamond Ring
By Lisa Leone Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Command attention with this dazzling 22 karat gold horseshoe ring, studded with eight 1.9mm radiant diamonds. The high gold content catches the light, while the diamonds cast a mesme...
Diamond, 22k Gold
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Heart Ring And Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Very Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Heart Ring AND Pendant. A unique and rare piece by Van Cleef & Arpels. A diamond set heart that measures 9mm x 10.2mm ac...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Conversion 18 Karat Platinum 2.0 Carat Diamond Horseshoe Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Platinum and 18 Karat White Gold shank 2.0 carats Old European Cut Diamond Statement Horseshoe ring c.1910 size 8.5 / 8 grams / 31mm x 26mm H 29.7mm x W26.16mm
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
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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