Augustine Jewels Yellow Gold Green Amethyst Ring
Located in London, GB
This yellow gold vermeil green amethyst ring or solid yellow gold green amethyst ring from our
2010s British Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Augustine Jewels Yellow Gold Green Amethyst Ring
Located in London, GB
This yellow gold vermeil green amethyst ring or solid yellow gold green amethyst ring from our
Amethyst, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Milor Italy 14k Yellow Gold Green Amethyst Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Milor Italy 14K Yellow Gold Light Green Amethyst Ring This exquisite ring by Milor Italy is
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,353 / set
Green Amethyst Ring Zavorite Pink Gold 18 carats
Located in Vannes, FR
Green Amethyst Ring Zavorite Pink Gold 18 Carats. This 18-carat rose gold ring, is distinguished
Amethyst, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold
Bonheur Ring, Green Amethyst, Amethyst and Blue Topaz Yellow Gold Domed Ring
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
The Christina Addison Bespoke BONHEUR Ring: 18kt Yellow Gold Domed Ring with faceted 15mm Cushion
Amethyst, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18KT White Gold Green Amethyst and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
. Crafted in 18KT white gold, the design features an impressive 20.36 carat green amethyst, sparkling with a
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Candy Green Amethyst Diamond Ring
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
Candy-like green amethyst is the main showpiece. An oval and checkerboard cut gemstone showcases a
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hand-Crafted 14K Gold 1.75CT Green Amethyst Cocktail Ring
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted Matte and Hammer-Finished Cocktail Ring, Centered with a Round
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hand-Crafted 14K Gold 10.7CT Green Amethyst Cocktail Ring
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat White Gold Hand-Crafted Polish-Finished Cocktail Ring, Set with an 18x13mm Oval-Shaped
Amethyst, 14k Gold, White Gold
$184Sale Price / item|30% Off
Green Amethyst Oval Gold Plated Sterling Silver Ring
Located in Oslo, 03
8x10mm Oval Faceted Green Amethyst is set in gold-plated 925 sterling silver. Available in sizes 6
Amethyst, Quartz, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Doris Panos Green Amethyst Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
: 18K Yellow Gold Center Stone: Green Amethyst (~17.80 carats) Diamond Accents: ~1.75 carats total
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Hand-Crafted 14K Yellow Gold Green Amethyst Cocktail Ring
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted Matte and Hammer-Finished Cocktail Ring, Centered with an Oval
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold 4.5 Carats Green Amethyst Solitaire Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Crowning this exquisite 18 Karat Gold Green Amethyst Solitaire Ring is a magnificent 4.5-carat
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Green Amethyst Citrine 18 Karat Yellow Gold Baguette Ring
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Baguette in citrine and green amethyst gold gr.17,80 size 13 eu. yellow gold. ctg 28-41 for each
Amethyst, Citrine, 18k Gold
Augustine Jewels Green Amethyst Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
in luxury on the shores of the Lake. Our Green Amethyst Gold Cluster Ring combines the natural
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Morganite, 9k Gold
Hand-Crafted 14K Gold 1.75CT 8mm Green Amethyst Cocktail Ring
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted Matte and Hammer-Finished Cocktail Ring, Centered with an 8mm
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Green Amethyst Cushion Cut Gold Plated Sterling Silver Ring
Located in Oslo, 03
10x10mm Cushion Cut Faceted Green Amethyst is set in gold-plated 925 sterling silver. Available in
Amethyst, Quartz, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Hand-Crafted 14K Yellow Gold Oval Green Amethyst Cocktail Ring
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Satin-Finished Cocktail Ring, Set with an 18x13mm Oval-Shaped Checkerboard
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Marie Alexandrine Yvernault Gold Plated Silver Prasiolite Green Amethyst Ring
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Gold plated sterling silver ring featuring a large, 18.22 carat teardrop shaped prasiolite or green
Amethyst, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Silver
14K Gold 0.09 ct. tw. Diamond & 1.1CT Green Amethyst Cocktail Ring
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Polish-Finished Cocktail Ring, Centered with a 8x6mm Checkerboard-Cut Oval
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
16ct Natural Green Amethyst Diamonds Ring Garavelli
Located in New York, NY
Designer Garavelli Italian Natural oval green amethyst ring. 16 carat round brilliant cut. Clean
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Green Amethyst, Sapphires, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold Retrò Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Beautiful retrò ring in 14 kt rose gold structure mounted with a green amethyst in the central part
Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Amethyst Green Emeralds White Diamonds Rose Gold Ring Botta Gioielli
By Botta gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
The ring features a central amethyst surrounded by two diamonds and two emeralds, forming a four
White Diamond, Amethyst, Emerald, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Hand-Crafted 14K Gold 3.7CT Green Amethyst & 2.45CT Citrine Cocktail Ring
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted Polish-Finished 2-Stone Cocktail Ring, Set with 12x10mm Oval
Citrine, Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Marina J. Large 18c Green Amethyst & Solid 14k Yellow Gold Ring
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous ring featuring a large faceted oval 18c Green Amethyst stone - set in 4.7 grams of Solid
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hand-Crafted 14K Yellow Gold Green Amethyst Color Stone Cocktail Ring
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted Matte and Hammer-Finished Cocktail Ring, Centered with 10mm of
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Green Amethyst Ring Rhodolites 7.1 Carats 14K Yellow Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural Green Amethyst
Amethyst, Rhodolite, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Si...
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
David Yurman Sugarloaf Siberian Amethyst Green Tourmaline Ring 14 Karat Gold
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A MAGNIFICENT DAVID YURMAN SUGARLOAF SIBERIAN AMETHYST AND GREEN TOURMALINE RING IN 14
Amethyst, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$499Sale Price|23% Off
Green Amethyst Ring Rhodolites 7.1 Carats 14K Yellow Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural Green Amethyst
Amethyst, Rhodolite, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Si...
Hand-Crafted 14K Yellow Gold Green Amethyst Color Stone Cocktail Ring
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted Textured and Polish-Finished Cocktail Ring, Centered with a Round
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
9K Satin White Gold Kensington Ring with Topaz and Green Amethyst
By Tateossian
Located in Fulham business exchange, London
9K satin white gold Kensington ring with topaz and green amethyst This women's ring wraps around
Amethyst, Topaz, White Gold
Pear Teardrop Shape Green Amethyst Prasiolite Diamonds Halo Gold Cocktail Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
pear-shaped green Amethyst (prasiolite), surrounded by a halo of sparkling diamonds. The band is made
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Deco Style 18k Gold Sugarloaf Cabochon Amethyst Green Tourmaline Design Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
18 Karats Rose & White Gold Sugarloaf Cabochon cut Amethyst and Green Tourmaline Design Ring. The
Tourmaline, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Green Amethyst and Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
rose gold. The combination of the cool green amethyst, radiant diamonds, and warm rose gold creates a
Diamond, Amethyst, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
18 Karat Gold 6 Carats Green Amethyst and Diamond Fashion Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Weight: 9.2 grams Gold: 8 grams Diamond: 1 carats Green Amethyst: 5 carats Note: This ring can be made
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
Purple Amethyst Blue Sapphire Green Tsavorite Diamonds 14K Gold Statement Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
smaller clear diamonds. 14K White Gold. 0.52 CTW Diamonds. 3.53 CTW Sapphires, Amethysts, Tsavorites.
Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, White Gold
Amethyst, Green Agate, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Amazing ring in 14 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central hydrothermal amethyst
Agate, Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Green Amethyst Ring Rhodolites 7.1 Carats 14K Yellow Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural Green Amethyst
Rhodolite, Amethyst, Sterling Silver, Silver Plate, Silver, Yellow Gold,...
Green Amethyst Ring Rhodolites 7.1 Carats 14K Yellow Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural Green Amethyst
Rhodolite, Amethyst, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Silver, Yellow Gold,...
18K Gold and Sterling Cluster Ring with Aquamarine, Amethyst & Green Tourmaline
Located in Nantucket, MA
A beautiful cluster ring of faceted gemstones--an oval aquamarine, a marquise cut amethyst and a
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
William Schraft Green Amethyst Ring in Sterling Silver and 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
This statement ring by William Schraft features a checkerboard-faceted green amethyst, bezel set in
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Large Jumbo Green Amethyst Prasiolite Scroll Cage Motif 14K Yellow Gold Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
round Green Amethyst with a subtle, translucent hue. The stone is set in an ornate, filigree gold band
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Suffragette Amethyst Octagonal Aurora Ring 18 Karat Gold Green Dew Enamel
Located in London, GB
the wearer. Inspired by the Suffragettes we used white gold, amethyst and green dew vitreous enamel to
Amethyst, White Gold, Enamel, Gold
Hand-Crafted 14K Gold 0.03 ct. tw. Diamond & 3.25CT Green Amethyst Ring
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted Polish-Finished Cocktail Ring, Centered with a 10mm Round
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hand-Crafted 14 Karat Yellow Gold Green Amethyst Color Stone Cocktail Ring
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted Polish-Finished 18x13mm Oval Cut Semi-Precious Green Amethyst
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Shape Green Amethyst Prasiolite Diamond Halo 14K Rose Gold Statement Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
A sophisticated ring featuring a large cushion-cut Green Amethyst (Prasiolite0 with a clear and
Diamond, Amethyst, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Deco Style 18 Karats Gold Pyramid Cut Amethyst Green Tourmaline Design Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
18 Karats Rose & White Gold Pyramid Cut Amethyst Green Tourmaline Design Ring . Size 6 Usa
Tourmaline, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
$520Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Marquise Green Amethyst Vintage Style Filigree Ring in Solid 9K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
in Solid 9K Yellow Gold. This enchanting ring features a stunning marquise-shaped green amethyst
Amethyst, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Green Amethyst Vintage Style Filigree Solitaire Ring in Solid 9K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Elevate your style with our natural green amethyst vintage style floral motif ring in solid 9K
Amethyst, 9k Gold, White Gold
Natural 1.64cts Pink Sapphire & 6.63cts Green Amethyst Diamond Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
rings made of Pink Sapphire, Green Amethyst, tsavorite, diamond, and 14-carat gold. At its heart lies a
Amethyst, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, 14k Gold
Round Shape Checkerboard Cut Green Amethyst Prasiolite 14K Gold Split Shank Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
A sophisticated ring featuring a 7.18 carat round prasiolite with a subtle green hue. The ring is
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold 0.05 ct. tw. Diamond & 3.5CT Green Amethyst Color Stone Cocktail Ring
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Etched and Polish-Finished Cocktail Ring, Centered with a 10mm Checkerboard
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cushion Shape Purple Amethyst Green Emeralds Blue Sapphire 18K White Gold Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
This exquisite ring features a large, faceted purple amethyst as the centerpiece, set in a detailed
Amethyst, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rectangle Green Amethyst & Peridot Diamond Art Deco Style 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
This Green Amethyst Peridot and Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring combines elegance and
Amethyst, Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, White Gold
David Yurman 14k Yellow Gold Cable Ring With Amethyst & Green Onyx – Size 7
By David Yurman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
yellow gold. The top showcases two striking cabochon gemstones – a vibrant purple amethyst and a lush
Amethyst, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman Amethyst and Green Tourmaline Ring
By David Yurman
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful 14k yellow gold and sterling silver David Yurman ring features an amethyst in the
Amethyst, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Oval Shape Purple Violet Amethyst with Green Emerald & Diamond Cluster Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Stunning vintage inspired 9k yellow gold amethyst with emerald and diamond set ring. The ring
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold 10.04 Carat Diamond, Green Amethyst and Ruby Solitaire Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
: 0.45 carats Green Amethyst: 8.19 carats Ruby: 1.4 carats Note: This ring can be made in any size
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, 18k 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.
There are few gemstones in the world that are both affordable and worthy of a duchess’s attention. But then not many stones are as beautiful as amethyst. Indeed, vintage and antique amethyst jewelry has innumerable fans, and February’s birthstone has many unique attributes. For the romantics, there are several tales in Greek mythology that tell the story of Bacchus and Amethyste, a maiden that he pursues yet is rescued by Diane by turning her into a white stone. Bacchus, mourning his love, pours a glass of wine over the sculpture, dyeing her purple.
Amethyst has adorned many royal jewels. One of the most enviable jewelry collections of all time belonged to Wallis Simpson, the Duchess of Windsor. In 1947, the Duke gifted her with a Cartier amethyst and turquoise bib necklace. This special order piece was made with twisted 18-carat and 20-carat gold, platinum, brilliant- and baguette-cut diamonds, one heart-shaped faceted amethyst, 27 emerald-cut amethysts, one oval faceted amethyst, and turquoise cabochons. The Duchess was not the only Royal with a penchant for the purple gemstone. The tiara now owned by Queen Silvia of Sweden is set with amethysts that once belonged to the French Empress Josephine. A stunning 56-carat cushion-cut, square-shaped amethyst set in an 18-karat yellow gold necklace designed by Tiffany & Co. is now in the collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.
The Smithsonian also has in its possession an even more rare example of fine amethyst: the 96-carat Morris Amethyst Brooch. The brooch features a deep, rich purple heart-shaped amethyst. The museum states that the piece was likely made during the Edwardian period (1901–15) “when platinum and diamonds were often used, and amethyst, a favorite stone of King Edward VII’s wife, Alexandra, was often included in jewelry of the era.”
Another amethyst necklace, with an even richer story, can be found in the Natural History Museum of London. Known as the Delhi Purple Sapphire (even though the stone is an amethyst), this stone was stolen from the Temple of Indra during the Indian Mutiny of 1857. Anyone in possession of this stone is bound to have terrible luck, including its owner Edward Heron-Allen, who gifted the gemstone to the museum thinking that this would save him but ended up transferring the bad luck to the museum curators overseeing the stone.
Find a wide range of vintage and antique amethyst necklaces, bracelets and other fine 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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