3.04 Carat Green Tourmaline Diamond Ring White Gold Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3.04 Carat Green Tourmaline Diamond Ring White Gold Ring This beautifully designed ring has an Asscher cut Green Tourmaline that weighs 2.15 Carats and is surrounded by 84 Round Cut...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1.88 carat green sapphire diamond 18k white gold pave ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A striking vintage ring centered around a beautiful 1.88 carat oval cut green sapphire, whose rich and uncommon hue gives the piece a distinctive and elegant presence.
Diamond, Green Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Dalben Green Garnet Scratch Engraved Gold Ring
By Oreste Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design 18k rose gold scratch handmade finishing ring with a 30 carat bezel-set cabochon green garnet.
Garnet, 18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold
Dalben Design Green Tourmaline Rose Gold Ring
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design 18k rose gold satin finishing ring with a 12,69 carat bezel-set oval cabochon green Tourmaline from Mozambique.
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Yellow Gold Green Jade Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
This striking vintage ring showcases a lush cluster of smooth, deep green jade cabochon.
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.35ct Green Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Ring, Set in 18ct White Gold
Located in London, GB
1.35ct green sapphire & 0.84ct diamond cluster ring set in luxurious 18ct white gold.
Diamond, Green Sapphire, White Gold
2.62 Carats Triple Octagon Diamond Ring
By Bn Green Star
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Bold, architectural, and unapologetically luxurious — this Triple Octagon Diamond Ring is a striking statement of contemporary elegance. Designed with three elevated octagon-shaped d...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Green Jade Diamond Halo Gold Ring
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 5.5 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 3.5 Grams Gemstone Specifications: Center Gemstone: Jade...
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Contemporary Ring with Green Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This stunning ring is made of 14 karat yellow gold and boasts a vibrant 15x15x8 mm light green quartz.
Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,039Sale Price|20% Off
18 Kt Yellow Gold Green Tourmaline Ring
Located in София, BG
18 kt Gold ring with Green Tourmaline Gold color: Yellow Ring size: 6 US Total weight: 1.90 grams Set with: - Tourmaline Cut: Cushion Total weight: 1.00 carat Color: Green
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$671Sale Price|20% Off
18 Karat Yellow Gold Green Agate Ring
Located in София, BG
18 kt Yellow Gold ring with Green Agate Handmade Gold color: Yellow Ring size: 5 3/4 US Total weight: 1.10 grams Set with: - Agate Cut: Cabochon Color: Green
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco 17k White Gold Green 1.26tcw Sapphire Engraved Ring
Located in New York, NY
This antique Art Deco ring is crafted in 18k white gold and showcases a striking green sapphire design accented with fine engraving.
Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,363Sale Price|20% Off
18 Karat Yellow Gold Green Tourmaline Ring
Located in София, BG
18 kt Yellow Gold ring with Green Tourmaline Gold color: Yellow Ring size: 6 1/2 US Total weight: 3.71 grams Set with: - Tourmaline Cut: Round Weight: 5.35 Color: Green Note: The st...
Tourmaline, 18k 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 South of France inspired Jewellery Collection is a stand-out designer ring that can be ...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Green Diamond Green Bay Packers Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Size- 5 1/4, FREE SIZING!!!! 14K Yellow Gold ONE OF A KIND Entirely Handmade GREEN BAY PACKERS Diamond Ring.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Green Amethyst & White Enamel Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
Green Amethyst & White Enamel Ring in 14K Yellow Gold.
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 23k Yellow Gold Green Jade Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage jade ring is a beautifully rich and distinctive piece, combining the smooth elegance of jade with the exceptional warmth of 23k yellow gold. High-karat gold jewelry is e...
Jade, Yellow Gold
Snake Ring Green Sapphire Serpent Cocktail Ring Ruby
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sapphire Snake Ring Serpent Cocktail Ring Ruby Green Sapphire Designer: J DAUPHIN The Snake Ring is handcrafted in a thibk 1 Micron gold plated silver as a coiled serpent winding ...
Green Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$2,480Sale Price|20% Off
14 Karat Yellow Gold Green Sapphire yellow Diamond Halo Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14 karat yellow gold Green Sapphire yellow diamond halo ring, containing 1 oval green sapphire of gem quality weighing 1.54cts.
Yellow Diamond, Green Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
IGI Certified Cocktail Ring 18 karat Yellow Gold with Green Sapphires
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
Band Width: 0,8 cm Top Height: 0,6 cm Top Length: 2.6 cm Top Width: 1,5 cm This masterfully crafted 18 karat yellow gold ring is a sophisticated showcase of gemological rarity, feat...
Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Green Sapphire with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Green Sapphire 4.75 carats with Diamond 0.84 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.0 cm Length: 1.2 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Weight: 7.59 grams "We first opened doors i...
Diamond, Green Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Green Sapphire with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Green Sapphire 4.62 carats with Diamond 0.40 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.0 cm Length: 1.2 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 9.94 grams "We first opened doors i...
Diamond, Green Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
18 Karat White Gold Contemporary Ring with Light Green Sapphire
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Magnolia Flower contemporary engagement or cocktail ring is in 18 karat white gold with clear light green sapphire, oval cut.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose ...
GIA 6.70 Carat Hexagon Green Sapphire Bezel Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 6.70 ct. green sapphire hexagon. Handmade in 18k yellow gold.
Green Sapphire, Yellow Gold
White Gold Contemporary Ring with Oval Cut Light Green Sapphire
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Magnolia Flower contemporary engagement or cocktail ring is in 18 karat white gold with clear light green sapphire, oval cut.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose ...
Rectangle Faceted Emerald Shape Green Sapphire Cabochon 14K Gold Diamond Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This exquisite ring features a stunning emerald-shape green sapphire as the centerpiece.
Diamond, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
18K White Gold Green Tourmaline Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Claris-A
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Claris-A offers this 18K white gold tourmaline and diamond ring, designed with a square cushion-shaped green tourmaline framed by pear-shaped diamond clusters that extend gracefully ...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Green Sapphire Diamonds White Gold Engagement Ring
By Botta gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
Stunning solitaire ring featuring a natural green sapphire oval cut and 10 diamonds on the ring shoulders.
Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, White Gold
Green onyx modern ring 14KT yellow gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stunning green onyx ring in 14KT yellow gold, the artist who made this ring made the center slightly tilted to the side making this a unique modern representation.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Green Sapphire with Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Green Sapphire 7.08 carats with Diamond 0.32 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 2.8 cm Length: 1.3 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 4.99 grams Green Sapphire Width: ...
Diamond, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.23 Carat Blue Green Sapphire Diamond Rose Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Green and blue sapphire and diamond engagement ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,654Sale Price|20% Off
18-Carat Gold Ring with Green Agate
Located in Vannes, FR
This exquisite 18-carat gold ring features a captivating green agate. Crafted with a natural stone, each piece is unique, with color nuances and details that may vary from one creati...
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
Oval Green Jade Ring, 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Oval shape cabochon green jade ring, bezel set in 14k yellow gold. The Jade measures approximately 17.06 mm x 12 mm x 6.02 mm with an estimated weight of 9.01 carats.
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Green Sapphire with Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Green Sapphire 1.95 carats with Diamond 0.37 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.2 cm Length: 1.3 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Weight: 6.54 grams "We first opened doors i...
Diamond, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$3,214Sale Price|20% Off
7.00 Carat Green Blue Yellow Sapphire Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
We can ship every piece of our 1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 7.00 Carats of Green, Yellow and Blue Sapphires.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yell...
14K Yellow Gold Green Tourmaline Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in GOES, NL
Discover timeless elegance with this extraordinary green tourmaline ring set in rich 14-carat yellow gold.
Tourmaline, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Unheated Green Sapphire with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unheated Green Sapphire 5.05 carats with Diamond 0.36 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 1.2 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 8.6 grams "We first opened door...
Diamond, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold
Lillian 14k Yellow Gold Ring with Green Sapphire & Diamond Accents
Located in Greeneville, TN
Handcrafted in solid 14k yellow gold, this radiant piece showcases a richly colored green sapphire at its center, accented by a delicate arrangement of natural diamonds that add just...
Diamond, Green Sapphire, Platinum, 14k Gold
1.50ct Diamond 4.00ct Green Tourmaline 18k Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
A striking expression of refined elegance, this exceptional ring is crafted in luminous 18 karat yellow gold and designed in a captivating floral motif.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,000Sale Price|50% Off
18K White Gold 1.10ct Oval Green Sapphire & 0.26ct Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Please consider any applicable import duties or taxes in your country when making your offer—we’re happy to work with you to find a fair and satisfying arrangement Product Details: ...
Diamond, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Green Tourmaline and Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Lace like white gold and and tightly set diamond ring showcasing a long green tourmaline.
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Colleen B. Rosenblat Green Tourmaline Gold Ring
By Colleen B. Rosenblat
Located in Hamburg, DE
This Ring,set in 18k white gold, captivates with a garden green tourmaline 12.14 ct.
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Gold Light Green Zircon Cocktail Ring
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This a 14K yellow gold ring. It depicts a Brilliant Shape Zircon Beta type (12.11 x 7.17 mm ) weighing 8.15 carats and mounted on seven gold prongs setting.
Zircon, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$11,698Sale Price|40% Off
Heliodor White Gold Beryl Ring Green Engagement partner gift anniversary vintage
Located in Berlin, DE
18K white gold ring with natural Heliodor gold Beryl heliodor measurements - 0.2 x 0.28 in / 5 х 7 mm heliodor weight - 0.95 carats ring size - 9 US ring weight - 8.08 grams Crystals...
Beryl, Green Beryl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,794Sale Price / item|20% Off
Fortune Rainbow Green Band Ring
By Sybarite Jewellery
Located in London, GB
Making unique and complex jewellery, like Merry-go-round or our ballerinas, we saw how intrigued and pleased our customers are in our jewellery. We wanted to give people the opportun...
White Diamond, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Retro Green Beryl Diamond Cocktail Ring, Size 7
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This 18 Karat Yellow Gold Green Beryl Diamond Ring features a stunning prong-set square-cut Green Beryl measuring 6.75 x 6.99 x 5.49mm.
Diamond, Beryl, Green Beryl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 14K White Gold Green Tourmaline Diamond Ring
Located in Flushing, NY
Vintage 14K White Gold Green Tourmaline Diamond Ring Marked: 14K Approximate Dimensions: 7 (Ring Size) 1.6 cm (Width) Approximately 11.5 carats (Tourmaline) Approximately 0.48 c...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Green Sapphire and Yellow Sapphire Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Green Sapphire 0.80 carat and Yellow Sapphire 1.01 carats Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm Length: 0.5 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 4.75 grams "We first opened doors...
Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold
Amazing GIA Certified 14K Yellow Gold Carved Green Beryl & Diamond Ring 6.5
Located in Media, PA
Offered here is a GIA-certified 14K yellow gold beryl and diamond ring, featuring a striking freeform carved green beryl that closely resembles a carved emerald in appearance and sty...
Beryl, Diamond, Green Beryl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Nazarelle 14 Karat Gold Cushion Cut Green Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Nazarelle
Located in Houston, TX
This ring is designed by Nazarelle and made in 14 karat white gold and and features a 2.51ct cushion cut green sapphire, prong set.
Diamond, Green Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold
$16,800 / item
Green Tourmaline Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This stunning ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold. It is hand set in 4.91 carats tourmaline and illuminated with 1.29 carats of glittering diamonds. The ring is a...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,551Sale Price / item|20% Off
Fashion Green Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring Yellow Gold 14 K (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 32-Round 57-0,09-5/5A Diamond 37-Кр57-0,26-7/6A Green Sapphire 2-0,78 ct Leicosapphire 1-0,42 ct Weight 2.5 grams Size 17....
14k Gold
$1,320Sale Price / item|20% Off
Designer 14k Yellow Gold Unisex Dome Ring with Green Sapphire & Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This unisex dome ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold, featuring a richly hued green sapphire weighing 0.62 Carat, Accenting the design are brilliant-cut diamonds totaling approx. 0.1...
Diamond, Green Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,386 / item
Round Green Emerald 14K Yellow Gold Stacking Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted in luxurious 14K gold with an optional 18K custom upgrade, this elegant stacking ring features a vibrant round-cut green emerald gemstone that radiates timeless beauty and so...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Diamond, Green Garnet and Checkered Green Gemstone Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
A bold cocktail ring featuring a large checkered green center stone set in 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Gold 17.37ct Natural Green Beryl and 1.20ct Diamond Ring Size 7.5 14.8g
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Features a 17.37ct Oval-shaped Green Beryl Stone measuring 22.65mm x 14.85mm x 7.82mm Surrounded by 1.20ct round-cut diamonds Set in 18k Yellow Gold Gross Weight: 14.80 grams Ring Si...
Diamond, Green Beryl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Statement Ring with Citrine, Diamond & Green Sapphire Pavé
Located in Houston, TX
Intricately studded with green sapphire forming a rich, textured bed reminiscent of lush, pastoral landscapes, Noa Eden ring is illuminated by a radiant sun at its center. A symbol o...
Citrine, Diamond, Green Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
$6,200 / item
Green Tourmaline Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold. It is hand set in 5.21 carats tourmaline and .45 carats of glittering diamonds. The ring is a size 7 and may be resized ...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
$5,200 / item
Green Tourmaline Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold. It is hand set in 7.63 carats tourmaline and .47 carats of glittering diamonds. The ring is a size 7 and may be resized ...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
GIA 2.96 Blue Green Oval Natural Sapphire Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
A minty blue green sapphire and diamond engagement ring. GIA certified oval 2.96ct blue green sapphire center stone.
Diamond, Green Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, 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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