Cartier Vintage 18k Gold Green Enamel Band Beaded Ring
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A vintage Cartier 18k gold and green enamel band ring. Vivid green enamel panels are framed and accented by intricate rows of small gold beads.
Enamel, 18k Gold
Certified Unheated Green Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Diamond Ring in 18K Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unheated Green Sapphire 2.62 carats, Pink Sapphire 0.80 carat and Diamond 0.29 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings (Certified by GIT: The Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand) ...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18kt white Gold Cocktail Ring with Green Tourmaline & Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
This striking cocktail ring is crafted in 18kt white gold and showcases a vivid natural emerald-cut green tourmaline with approximately 5.25 carats total weight at the center.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Cocktail Ring with Twelve Carats Green Sapphires and Tourmalines
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This 18 karat white gold contemporary Floral cocktail ring is an art object due to its unusual form.
Garnet, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Spinel, ...
18K White Gold and Yellow Gold Green Tourmaline Diamond Ring, 6ct
Located in Queens, NY
18K White Gold and Yellow Gold Green Tourmaline and Diamond Ring, featuring one bar set rectangular step faceted green tourmaline weighing approx. 6.00 carats, further adorned with 3...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Mottled Green Jade Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 10.5 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 10.0 Grams Gemstone Specifications: Center Gemst...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Apple Green Jade Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 11.25 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 8.7 Grams Gemstone Specifications: Center Gemst...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.22 Carat Antique Cushion Green Diamond 18K Gold Ring
By EstatebyJR
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite ring showcases a 3.22 carat antique cushion-cut diamond, radiating a striking green color.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Pink and Green Tourmaline Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6.75 Total Weight: 10.1 Grams Gemstone Specifications: Gemstones: pink and green tourmaline Condition: Preowned, Excellen...
Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Imperial Green Jadeite Jade Ring -14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Oval shape cabochon imperial green jadeite jade ring, bezel set in 14k yellow gold.
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Green Amethyst Cushion Cut 14K (18K Custom) Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set in a smooth 14K gold band, this ring radiates timeless sophistication with its rich green hue.
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Green Jade Cabochon Cocktail Ring 14k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 19mm Green Jade Cabochon Cocktail Ring 14k Gold. Large Jade gemstone measuring approx 20mm.
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow 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 scintillating range of yellow-green hues from within. 18k yellow gold prongs graced...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Green Tourmaline Cabochon 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
very hight quality green cabochon tourmaline cts 18,80 with old hand craft work od tweeted Gold, 18 kt rose gold gr.13, size 13 eu. Made in italy. All Giulia Colussi jewelry is new a...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Oval Cabochon Green Jade Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 8.75 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 13.2 Grams Gemstone Specifications: Center Gemst...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$843Sale Price / item|40% Off
Purple and green gems Eternity 14k gold Ring Band
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Purple and green gems Eternity 14k gold Ring Band. Lab Amethyst and Emerald eternity ring.
Amethyst, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Green Tourmaline Ring with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Green Tourmaline 1.08 carats approx. Diamonds 0.20 carat approx.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Marquis Green Chalcedony Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous rare Van Cleef & Arpels cocktail ring features a marquise design crafted in 18k textured yellow gold and set with a marquise-cut green chalcedony.
Chalcedony, Yellow Gold
Ukrainian Dream Topaz Yellow Green Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Diamond Citrine Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
This piece has Ukrainian heritage, which explains the combination of yellow and blue (yellow symbolising the fields in autumn and the blue symbolising the sky) just like on the Ukrai...
Citrine, Diamond, Green Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold
Green Amethyst, Tanzanite, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central green amethyst surrounded by a frame of diamonds and tanzanite.
Amethyst, Diamond, Tanzanite, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Natural 0.90 Carat Green Sapphire Band Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
. :- 1.25 gm 14k Yellow Gold Wt. :- 1.07 gm Natural Green Sapphire Wt. :- 0.90 Ct.
Green Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Green Jade Cabochon Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 4.9 Grams Stone: Green Jade 3.65ct (13.5 x 10mm) Measurements: 16.85 x 13.5 x 9mm Size: 4 Hallmark: 14k, 585 Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Notes: Vintage statement ring, green jade ...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.30 Carat Green Tourmaline Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Tourmaline and diamond ring. Oval center green tourmaline with 24 full cut accent diamonds in a 14k yellow gold setting.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Green & Black Enamel Snake Ring
Located in New York, NY
Striking vintage 14K yellow gold snake ring featuring vivid green and black enamel detailing, bringing the serpent design to life with bold contrast and texture.
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
4.28ct Green Emerald Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
The emerald is from Zambia. This ring has been expertly fashioned of striking 18K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, Tsavor...
14k Yellow Gold Tagliamonte Green Venetian Glass Intaglio Ring
Located in New York, NY
Discover the timeless elegance of this vintage Italian Tagliamonte intaglio ring, featuring a stunning Green venetian glass and lustrous pearls set against a luxurious gold band.
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.33cts Green Emerald & 0.25cts Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This delightful ring is crafted in 14K yellow gold. Ring size 6.75.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.00 Carat Round Green Tourmaline Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Tourmaline and diamond ring. 3.00ct round center tourmaline, set in a 14k white gold raised top setting with 60 full cut accent diamonds. 1 genuine green Tourmaline, approx. total ...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
1.00 Carat Green Tourmaline Diamond Rose Gold Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Late 1800's, Handmade tourmaline and diamond ring. 1 round eight sided tourmaline center stone with 3 rose cut accent diamonds on top and bottom of center stone. 14k rose gold settin...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Arabesque 18K Yellow gold ring with Round cut Diamonds and green sapphires
By Amwaj Jewellery
Located in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
Ruwaya Jewellery Arabesque 18K Yellow Gold Ring with Green Sapphires and Diamonds Inspired by the breathtaking architectural intricacies of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, this exqui...
Diamond, Green Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Sigurd Persson Green Tourmaline and Gold Ring 1960
By Sigurd Persson
Located in New York, NY
A green tourmaline and 18-karat gold cube ring with a double shank by Sweden's most prolific and famous designer, Sigurd Persson, 1960.
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Green Emerald and Diamond 14K Gold Two-Tone Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This distinctive two-tone ring features an oval-cut natural green emerald weighing approximately 1.00 carat.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,671Sale Price|20% Off
LEYSER 950 Platinum Green Beryll Ring
By Thomas Leyser
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Platinum Ring (950/PL, 12.9g) featuring: - 1 faceted Heliodor (oval, 13x11mm) - 6 brilliant-cut Diamonds (round, 2mm, D/VS) A sophisticated piece that exudes elegance and fine craf...
Diamond, Green Beryl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage Yellow Gold 3.15ct Green Jade Signet Style Ring
Located in New York, NY
This elegant vintage signet style ring is crafted in rich 12k yellow gold and showcases a beautifully elongated jade cabochon with soft translucent white tones and vivid natural gree...
Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Pink and Green Tourmaline Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The diamonds run along a unique chiseled and carved 18K yellow gold setting. Currently ring size 6 ¾
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Verdura "Candy Ring" Amethyst and Green Tourmaline 18K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Verdura
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Four oval green tourmaline cabochons accent the corners, creating a vivid contrast against the purple center stone and warm gold setting.
Amethyst, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian Yellow Gold Engagement Ring. Diamond Pearl Ruby Ring Green Enamel 1810
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Cut: Rose Cut Secondary Stones: Pearls, Rubies Stone Setting: Cluster Setting with Green Enamel Border Jewelry Type: Ring Styl...
Ruby, Pearl, Diamond, Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Mings Green Jade Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Jade: Green Jade Jade Measurements: 19.9 mm x 15.2 mm x 5.3 mm Total Weight: 6.0 Grams Ring Size: 6 (resizable) S...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rubellite and Green Beryl Three Stone Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
Flanking the rubellite are pastel green beryls with similar cuts and settings. When viewed from the side, the 18k yellow gold mounts crisscross into a trellis design.
Beryl, Diamond, Rubelite, Green Beryl, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Ye...
Marco Bicego Jaipur 18KT Gold Amethyst & Green Tourmaline Ring
By Marco Bicego
Located in Braintree, GB
Both stones are cut with domed, faceted crowns that stand proud of their bezels. Dimensions Ring size:UK L / US 5¾ / EU 51 Weight:3 grams Specifications - Maker:Marco Bicego Colle...
18k Gold
$9,600Sale Price|20% Off
Green Emerald 5.9 Carat Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Set in luxurious 14k yellow gold, the vibrant emeralds create a captivating contrast, exuding sophistication and timeless appeal.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angara GIA Certified Natural 16.39ct Green Sapphire Teal Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The intricate design on the shoulders and the cutwork on the gallery add to the opulence of this 14k solid gold solitaire ring. Customization:We offer exquisite designs in a variety ...
Green Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
$780Sale Price|20% Off
Green Tourmaline Rectangle Ring In 18K Yellow Gold
By Tresor Collection
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Tresor Beautiful Ring feature 2.00 carats of Green Tourmaline. The Ring are an ode to the luxurious yet classic beauty with sparkly gemstones and feminine hues. Their contemporary an...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Green Tourmaline Cushion Ring with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Green Tourmaline 1.50 carats approx. Diamonds 0.35 carat approx.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Green Diamaond Ring Engagement Ring 14 Karat White Gold Tsavorite Diamond Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
GRAM WEIGHT: 2.69gr GOLD: 14KT white gold NATURAL DIAMOND(S) Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G-H Clarity: SI (average) Carat: 0.28ct NATURAL GARNET(S)-TSAVORITE Cut: Emerald Color:...
Diamond, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mint Green Quartz Yellow Gold Bypass Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
With this exquisite semi-precious mint green quartz yellow gold bypass diamond ring, style and glamour are in the spotlight.
Diamond, Quartz, Yellow Gold
Diamonds, Sapphires, Green Agate, Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Vintage cocktail ring in 14k rose gold structure with flowery decorations on diamonds, blue sapphires and little flowers of green agate.
Agate, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Emerald Round Green 14K (18K Custom) 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
Olive Green Jade Bead Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 8.1 Grams Jade Diameter: 12 mm Ring Size: 6 (resizable) Stamped: "K18" Condition: Preowned, excellent
Jade, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Giant Green Tourmaline 14K Yellow Gold Stackable Cocktail Ring
Located in GOES, NL
Discover timeless elegance with this extraordinary green tourmaline ring set in rich 14-carat yellow gold and sparkling diamonds.
Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Solid White Gold Contemporary Ring with Oval Cut Natural Light Green Sapphire
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Magnolia Flower contemporary engagement or cocktail ring is in 18 karat solid white gold with clear light green sapphire, oval cut.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose ...
French Deco Style 18K White Gold Green Beryl & Tsavorite Garnet Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine French Art Deco style cocktail ring. In 18 karat white gold. Bezel-set with an approximately 18.5 ct oval cut green beryl gemstone.
Beryl, Garnet, Green Beryl, Tsavorite, White Gold, 18k Gold
Green Emerald Ring with Diamonds in Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
GREEN EMERALD RING WITH DIAMONDS IN YELLOW GOLD -14k Yellow gold -Ring size: 8 -Emerald: 5.59ct, 10x10mm -Diamonds: 2.35ct, VS clarity, E-F color Retail: $8,500
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
22K Yellow Gold Red and Green Enamel Ring, 3.9gr
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
22k Yellow Gold ring, with Flower designed head. Set with Green and Red Enamel.
Yellow Gold, Enamel
White Gold Contemporary Cocktail Ring with Natural Green Tourmaline
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary cocktail ring is in 18 karat white gold with natural green tourmaline, 2,49 carats, 9.5x6.7mm.
Tourmaline, Chrome Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yell...
18K Rose Gold Diamond & Green Garnet Frog Ring
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold Frog Ring with Diamonds & Green Garnets 53 Diamonds - 0.39 CT 64 Green Garnets - 0.84 CT 2 Rubies - 0.07 CT 18K Rose Gold - 6.47 GM Introducing the enchanting allu...
Diamond, Garnet, Rose Gold
14K Yellow and White Gold Green Diamond Estate Ring
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Ladies 14K, two tone yellow and white gold ring. Mounting weights 6.61 DWT and contains seven graduating brilliant cut natural mined diamonds with a total weight of .30ct TW.
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Green Tourmaline 18 Karat Gold Ring Yellow Sapphire
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Fantastic ring in yellow gold 18 k gr. 15,90 with green tourmaline baguette ct 14,30, a yellow sapphire on the side princess cut.
Yellow Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
White Gold Ring with Green Quartz Featured in Vogue
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This 14 karat white gold ring showcases a 15x15x8 mm natural green quartz and has been featured in Harper's Bazaar and Vogue UA.
Amethyst, Quartz, Gold Plate, White Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Giant Green Tourmaline 18K Yellow Gold Stackable Cocktail Ring
Located in GOES, NL
Discover timeless elegance with this extraordinary green tourmaline ring set in rich 18-carat yellow gold.
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow 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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