GIA Certified 1.01 Carat Fancy Brownish Greenish Yellow SI2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Greenish Yellow Clarity: SI2 Surrounding Stones: Diamonds 1) Side White Diamonds Carat weight
2010s Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.01 Carat Fancy Brownish Greenish Yellow SI2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Greenish Yellow Clarity: SI2 Surrounding Stones: Diamonds 1) Side White Diamonds Carat weight
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$136,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 6.87 Carat Fancy Brownish Greenish Yellow Diamond Platinum
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certified 6.87 Carat Fancy Brownish Greenish Yellow Diamond Platinum & 18K Gold Cocktail Ring
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.51 Carat Fancy Brownish Greenish Yellow VS2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Greenish Yellow Clarity: VS2 Surrounding Stones: Diamonds 1) Side White Diamonds Carat weight
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.07 Carat Fancy Brownish Greenish Yellow Si2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Greenish Yellow Clarity: Si2 Surrounding Stones: Diamonds 1) Side White Diamonds Carat weight
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.07Ct GIA Cushion Diamond, Natural Fancy Light Grayish Greenish Yellow Ring
Located in San Diego, CA
The prominent color of the diamond in this ring is a distinct and delicate green. The diamond is
Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 1.00 Carat Fancy Light Brownish Greenish Yellow SI2 Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Greenish Yellow Clarity: SI2 Surrounding Stones: Diamonds 1) Side White Diamonds Carat weight
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.10 Carat Fancy Light Greenish Yellow VVS2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Greenish Yellow Clarity: VVS2 Surrounding Stones: Diamonds 1) Side White Diamonds Carat weight
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 2.38 Carat Fancy Light Greenish Yellow VS1 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Radiant Carat: 2.38 Colour: Fancy Light Greenish Yellow
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.20 Carat Fancy Brownish Greenish Yellow SI1 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Oval Carat: 1.20 Colour: Fancy Brownish Greenish Yellow
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,400Sale Price|20% Off
0.87ctt Fancy Greenish Yellowish Brown Diamond Cluster Ring 18k
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Lovely brown diamond cluster ring. 0.87 carats total diamond weight. 10 round and oval diamonds
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yello...
GIA Certified 1.74 Carat Fancy Light Greenish Yellow SI2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Oval Carat: 1.74 ct Colour: Fancy Light Greenish Yellow
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 3.01 Carat Fancy Brownish Greenish Yellow SI2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 4.70 grams
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.80 Carat Fancy Dark Brown-Greenish Yellow Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Greenville, DE
GIA Certified Cocktail ring crafted in Platinum Featuring (1) Cushion cut Fancy Dark Brown-Greenish
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 0.36 Carat Fancy Light Greenish Yellow VS2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 3.85 grams
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 4.09 Carat Fancy Brownish Greenish Yellow SI1 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 4.85 grams
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,400Sale Price|20% Off
2.06ctt Fancy Greenish Yellowish Brown Diamond Cluster Ring 18k
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Lovely brown diamond cluster ring. 2.06 carats total diamond weight. 10 mixed heart, pear, and oval
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yello...
$13,108Sale Price|30% Off
2 Carat Marquise Fancy Greenish Brown, Cognac Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
. In 18K Yellow & white gold, set with a Fancy greenish brown, 2 ct. Marquise shape diamond
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 3.10 Carat Fancy Greenish Yellow Cushion Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Chicago, IL
platinum. A 3.10-carat cushion cut fancy brownish-greenish yellow diamond takes center stage with SI2
Diamond, Platinum
$1,755Sale Price / item|20% Off
14 Karat Flower with Greenish Yellow .68pts. Diamond and .30pts. Halo
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
cut diamond, color "greenish" yellow, clarity si2 and weight .68pts. set with 8 round full cut
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
GIA Certified 1.03 Carat Fancy Greenish Yellow SI2 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Oval Carat: 1.03 ct Colour: Fancy Greenish Yellow
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified Cocktail Ring with 4.08ct Fancy Brownish Greenish Yellow Cushion
Located in New York, NY
Greenish Yellow VS2 Cushion Diamond GIA#5222300140 Pink Diamonds - 29 diamonds totaling 0.15ct Pear Shape
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 3.03 Carat Fancy Dark Brown Greenish Yellow SI2 Clarity Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Greenish Yellow Clarity: SI2 Surrounding Stones: Diamonds 1) Side White Diamonds Carat weight
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 0.25/1.00 Carat Light Pink/Fancy Brownish Greenish Yellow Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 5.435
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.70 Carat Fancy Brownish Greenish Yellow VVS2 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 8.11 grams
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 2.02Ct Cushion Cut Natural Fancy Gray-Greenish Yellow Ring
Located in San Diego, CA
. Anyone who enjoys a slightly less conventional natural color in a diamond will definitely adore this ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold
$88,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 3.67 Carat Fancy Light Grayish Greenish Yellow Cushion Diamond Hal
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
A refined engagement ring centered on a 3.67 carat natural cushion cut diamond, accompanied by a
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 3.01 CT Fancy Light Brownish Greenish Yellow SI Clarity 18K Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Greenish Yellow Clarity: SI1 Surrounding Stones: Diamonds 1) White Diamonds Carat weight: 0.66
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified .65 Carat Yellow Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1940's yellow and greenish diamond filigree engagement ring. GIA Certified natural diamond
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
4.44 Carat Round Cut Yellow Diamond 18K Gold Halo Mens Ring
Located in Miami, FL
EGL Certified 3.37 carat fancy deep brownish greenish yellow natural diamond men's ring, set in 18K
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$6,530Sale Price|25% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills GIA Fancy Deep Yellow Diamond Double Halo Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning modern GIA certified fancy deep brownish greenish yellow diamond double halo ring, two
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
0.78 ct Fancy Light Yellow Green Radiant Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring GIA Scarselli
By SCARSELLI
Located in New York, NY
fancy light greenish-yellow radiant cut diamond cocktail ring on an elaborate diamond encrusted setting
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Y...
GIA Cert 1.12 Carat Radiant Cut Fancy Light Green-Yellow Diamond Ring in 18k
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Discover the extraordinary beauty of our 1.12 Carat Fancy Light Greenish Yellow Natural Diamond
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White ...
Natural Green Diamond Halo White Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Bucharest, Romania
Stunning 4 carat Fancy Light Greenish Yellow diamond cocktail ring featuring SI1 clarity, set in a
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
$165,000 / item
GIA Certified 3.50ct Diamond Ring with Halo White Diamonds
Located in Bucharest, Romania
GIA Certified 3.50ct Fancy Greenish Yellow VS1 diamond ring with 1.20ct side stones in elegant 18K
White Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA Natural Green 4.15 Carat Radiant Diamond 18-Karat Double Halo Ring In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Greenish/Yellow Radiant Diamond Double Halo Ring Material: 18k White Gold Main Diamond Details: The main
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold
2.44 Carat Cushion Greenish Blue Sapphire and Diamond Platinum and 18k Ring
By David Gross Group
Located in New York, NY
diamonds .71 carats set in a platinum with 18k yellow gold ring. This ring is currently a size 7. We will
Blue Sapphire, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$11,900
GIA Certified 0.90 Carat Fancy Light Greenish Yellow Diamond Ring
By KAHN JEWELRY
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, HK
Featuring a 0.90 carat cushion shape Fancy light greenish yellow diamond with 1 halo of pink
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 1.15 Carat Fancy Deep Brownish Greenish Yellow Diamond Ring
By KAHN JEWELRY
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, HK
Greenish Yellow Diamond with white and yellow diamond halo finished in white gold. Center stone certified
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$36,400
GIA Certified 1.03 Carat Fancy Deep Brownish Greenish Yellow Diamond Ring
By KAHN JEWELRY
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, HK
Featuring a 1.03 carat pear shape Fancy yellow diamond with white pear shape diamond finished in
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$63,000
GIA Certified 3.02 Carat Fancy Dark Brown-Greenish Yellow Diamond Gold Ring
By KAHN JEWELRY
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, HK
Featuring a 3.02 carat Fancy dark brown-greenish yellow Diamond Ring , with white oval shape
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Unavailable|$5,500
1.05 Carat Greenish Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This unique ring has a center diamond of 1.05 carat round greenish yellow diamond, set in a white
Diamond
Unavailable|$10,905
Edwardian 1.33 Carat Fancy Greenish Yellow Old Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
So gloriously different. The cushion shaped old mine cut diamond displays a distinctive greenish
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Unavailable|$44,500
2.81 Carats Fancy Dark Brownish Greenish Yellow Diamonds Gold Ring
Located in Calabasas, CA
A wonderful 1.80ct Fancy Dark Brownish Greenish Yellow oval shape diamond flanked by 4 collection
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$21,000
GIA Certified Fancy Brown-Greenish Yellow Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
The ring features a fancy brown-greenish yellow round corner rectangle (cushion modified brilliant
Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 4.56 Carat Brownish Greenish Yellow Oval Brilliant Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
GIA 4.56 Carat Fancy Brownish Greenish Yellow Oval Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring This
Diamond, Yellow Diamond
Unavailable|$24,750
Deco Fancy Deep Greenish Yellow Diamond and Emerald Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
, Fancy Deep Greenish Yellow diamond weighing 1.76 carats. It is mounted with four emeralds, and Old Mine
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Fancy Greenish Yellow Diamond Engagement Bridal Wedding White Gold 18 Karat Ring
By Hana Or
Located in Antwerp, BE
Weight: 5.74 grams. Center Diamond: 2.00 ct. Color: Fancy Greenish Yellow clarity: VS2 Color Enhanced
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA 6.02 Cushion Natural Fancy Deep Brownish Greenish Yellow VS2 Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Yellow Color Even VS2 Clarity Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Convertible Ring/Pandant. 10.39-9.58x6.53
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
David Rosenberg 1.39ct Oval Fancy Greenish Yellow GIA Split Shank Diamond Ring
By David Rosenberg
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Certified Center Stone: 1.39 carat Oval, Natural Fancy Deep Grayish Greenish Yellow Pavé Diamonds: 0.88
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gol...
GIA Certified 1.62 Carat Fancy Greenish Yellow-Brown Radiant Diamond Ring in 14K
Located in New York, NY
Lively 1.62 Carat Fancy Greenish Yellow-Brown Radiant Diamond Ring in 14K Rose Gold. Certified by
Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold
GIA Certified 2 Carat Fancy Brown Greenish Yellow Pink Gold Diamond Heart Ring
By KAHN JEWELRY
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, HK
Classic designed ring featuring a 2.01 carat heart shape Fancy Brown Greenish Yellow Diamond with
Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Art Deco 3.28 Carat Light Greenish Yellow Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
– Old mine cut in the centre and eight-cut diamonds the shoulders. Colour – Light greenish yellow
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$15,470
Retro 1.66 Carat Fancy Light Greenish Yellow Transitional Cut Bombé Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
displays glowing fancy greenish yellow hue. The centre is rubover set in 18k yellow gold and crowns a
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 3.51 Carat Fancy Dark Gray Greenish Yellow Pear Shape Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This GIA Certified 3.51 ct Fancy Dark Gray-Greenish Yellow Pear Shaped Diamond is set in a vintage
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified Fancy Grayish Greenish Yellow Diamond 18K Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Kowloon, HK
GIA Certified Fancy Grayish Greenish Yellow Diamond 18K Gold Three-Stone Ring 1 Fancy Grayish
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$152,863
Fancy Dark Gray-Greenish Yellow Pear Cut Diamond Ring 7 Carat SI1 GIA Certified
Located in PARIS, FR
ring Main diamonds: • Fancy Dark Gray-Greenish Yellow 7,14ct SI1 GIA Side diamonds: Colorless
Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Deco 1.32 Carat Fancy Greenish Yellow and White Old Cut Diamond Trilogy Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
. Colour – The centre is fancy greenish yellow; with G to H diamonds either side. Clarity – The centre
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And 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.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond 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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