14K Rose Gold Hawaiian Floral Band Ring, Artisan Design, Circa 1980s
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Rose Gold Hawaiian Floral Ring. The Hawaiian ring features two hand-engraved five-petal Plumeria flowers with leaves.
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 18K Yellow Gold “Hawaii” Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
An iconic and highly collectible VAN CLEEF & ARPELS “Hawaii” ring, crafted in richly textured 18K yellow gold and dating to the 1980s.
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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14k Solid Gold Plumeria Hawaiian Hawaii Flower Aloha Eternity Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Plumeria Hawaiian Hawaii Flower Aloha Eternity Ring Promise Ring.
Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Ming's Hawaii Dragon Dome Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Hawaii Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 2.7 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 Stamped: "Mings" "14K" Ring Height: 10.1 mm tall Condition: Preowned...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hawaiian Black Coral Slice Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Circa 1980's. Slice of Hawaiian black coral bezel set into a sleek and low profile 14k setting.
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ming's Hawaii Double Phoenix Band Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Hawaii Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 5.0 Grams Ring Size: 5.75 Stamped: "Mings" "14K" Ring Height: 10 mm tall Condition: Preowned,...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ming's Hawaii Double Dragon Band Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Hawaii Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 4.6 Grams Ring Size: 8.5 Stamped: "Mings" "14K" Ring Height: 8.2 mm tall Condition: Preowned,...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ming's Hawaii Four Seasons Band Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Hawaii Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 9.0 Grams Ring Size: 7.5 Stamped: "Mings" "14K" Ring Height: 14 mm tall Condition: Preowned, ...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ming's Hawaii Longevity Cigar Band Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Hawaii Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 2.7 Grams Ring Size: 4.75 Stamped: "Mings" "14K" Ring Height: 8.4 mm tall Condition: Preowned...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ming's Hawaii Silver Baroque Pearl Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Specifications: Designer: Ming's Hawaii Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Pearl Diameter: 10.7 mm x 11.3 mm Total Weight: 3.5 Grams Ring Size: 4.75 (resizable) Stamped: "Mings" Condit...
Pearl, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ming's Hawaii Large Akoya Pearl Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 11.7 Grams Pearl Diameter: ~5.0 - 5.8 mm Ring Size: 8 (resizable) please message us to resize BEFORE ...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ming's Hawaii Akoya Pearl Cluster Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Hawaii Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 9.7 Grams Ring Height: 1.25" tall x 0.75" wide Ring Size: 6 (resizable) please message us to...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ming's Hawaii Double Happiness Round Dome Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Hawaii Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 6.3 Grams Ring Size: 5.75 Stamped: "Mings" "14K" Ring Height: 18.4 mm tall Condition: Preowne...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ming's Hawaii Large Pierced Oval Phoenix Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Hawaii Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 8.1 Grams Ring Size: 6 Stamped: "Mings" "14K" Ring Height: 31.3 mm tall Condition: Preowned, ...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mings Jade Pearl Halo Ring 14 Karat Gold Hawaii
Located in New York, NY
The vintage Ming's of Hawaii jade and pearl ring is just exquisite. The color of the Jade cabochon surrounded by the beautiful white pearls in an undulating design around the jade e...
Jade, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ming's Hawaii Akoya Pearl Cluster Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 5.7 Grams Ring Size: 6 (resizable) please message us to resize BEFORE purchasing Stamped: "Mings" "14...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ming's Hawaii Marquise Cabochon Black Jade Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Specifications: Designer: Ming's Hawaii Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Jade Info: 1 marquise cabochon black jade Jade Measurements: 21.4 mm x 11.0 mm x 5.9 mm Jade Carat Weight: ~8.0 c...
Jade, Black Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Buccellati Hawaii 18K Two-Tone Gold Twisted Wire Bezel Diamond Ring
By Buccellati
Located in Guangzhou, CN
A stunning showcase of historic Italian artistry, this authentic ring stems from the legendary Hawaii collection by the historic House of Buccellati.
Ming's Hawaii Bird on a Plum Bypass Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Hawaii Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 3.8 Grams Ring Size: 5.5 Stamped: "Mings" "14K" Ring Height: 14 mm tall Condition: Preowned, ...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ming's Hawaii Bird on a Plum Dome Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Hawaii Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 3.8 Grams Ring Size: 7.5 Stamped: "Mings" "14K" Ring Height: 13.3 mm tall Condition: Preowned...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ming's Hawaii Large Pierced Oval Cutout Bamboo Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Hawaii Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 11.3 Grams Ring Size: 6.25 Stamped: "Mings" "14K" Ring Height: 31.5 mm tall Condition: Preown...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hawaiian Plumeria Flower Ring in 14K Gold, Art Deco, Size 8
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This elegant Hawaiian-inspired ring is crafted in 14 karat yellow gold and showcases a beautifully detailed plumeria flower design.
14k Gold
Mings Hawaii Two Jade Sphere Akoya Pearl Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Hawaii Stones: Akoya Pearl and Jade Jade Count: 2 round pale green jade spheres Jade Diameter: ~10.9 mm Total Jade Carat Weight: ~18...
Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ming's Hawaii 10 Round Green Jade Sphere Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Specifications: Designer: Ming's Hawaii Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Jade Info: 10 round green jade spheres Jade Diameter: ~3.9 mm Jade Carat Weight: ~4.20 carats Total Weight: 5.2 ...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ming's Hawaii Large Akoya Pearl Cluster Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 9.3 Grams Ring Size: 4 (resizable) please message us to resize BEFORE purchasing Stamped: "Mings" "14...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring, Hawaiian, Sterling Silver, Perfect Gift, Unique Gift, Hand Made, Italy
By K-OVER
Located in Firenze, IT
The Hawaiian hibiscus ring is part of our jewelry collection.
Sterling Silver
Ming's Hawaii Bird on a Plum Crossover Taller Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Hawaii Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 4.0 Grams Ring Size: 8 Stamped: "Mings" "14K" Ring Height: 18 mm tall Condition: Preowned, Ex...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Maui Divers of Hawaii 14k Yellow Gold & Gold Coral Ring
Located in New York, NY
A fusion of nature and elegance. This striking ring features a smooth, oval brown coral stone, enveloped by intricate 14k gold leaves. The organic design flows seamlessly around the ...
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ming's Hawaii 14k Gold 17.3ct Celadon Green Jade Cabochon Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Ming’s Hawaii cocktail ring featuring a large 17.3 carat oval cabochon jade of soft celadon green.
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ming's Hawaii Marquise Cabochon Pale Green Water Jade Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Specifications: Designer: Ming's Hawaii Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Jade Info: 1 pale green marquise cabochon water jade Jade Measurements: 22 mm x 11.5 mm x 5.9 mm Jade Carat...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mings Hawaii Double Jade and Pearl Ring in 14Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Stone: Akoya Pearl and Jade Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Ring Measurements: 1.10" x 0.65" Total Weight: 8.2 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 (resizable) ...
Jade, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ming's Hawaii Pierced Cutout Bird on a Plum Marquise Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Hawaii Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 3.6 Grams Ring Size: 5.25 Stamped: "Mings" "14K" Ring Height: 22.5 mm tall Condition: Preowne...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Initial E Hawaiian Plumeria Men's Signet Ring - 14k Monogram Letter
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 2 sizes for $30 Note: If resized, the pattern along the shank will be removed Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Style: Signet Theme: In...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ming's Hawaii Large Pierced Cutout Bird on a Plum Marquise Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Hawaii Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 5.3 Grams Ring Size: 8 Stamped: "Mings" "14K" Ring Height: 29 mm tall Condition: Preowned, Ex...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mings Hawaii Oval Cabochon White Jade Pearl Leaf Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Stone: Akoya Pearl and Jade Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 5.4 Grams Ring Size: 7 (resizable) please message us for resizing BEFORE p...
Pearl, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal Pearl and Carnelian Ring
Located in Kailua Kona, HI
Authentic Vintage signed Judy Lee Faux Pearl & Opal gold tone Ring with adjustable sizing. Faux Pearls and Opal are beautifully prong set in the original Judy Lee design and Faceted ...
Carnelian, Opal, Pearl, Gold-filled, Base Metal
Buccellati Hawaii 18K YG Gold Circle Link Necklace
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Buccellati Hawaii 18K interlocking textured gold rings of graduated size link necklace weight 108.9 g approx 38" long
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Hawaii Flower Ring 18k Yellow Gold with Amethyst and Orange
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Minor wear throughout. This ring is articulated flower that rotates. Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Size: 6 - 52, Width: 1.95 mm Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels Model: Hawaii...
Van Cleef & Arpels Hawaii Flower Ring 18K Yellow Gold with Amethyst and Pink
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Size: 5.25 - 50, Width: 2.00 mm Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels Model: Hawaii Flower Ring 18K Yellow Gold with Amethyst and Pink Sapphires Exte...
Hawaiian Flowers Jungle Unisex Wedding Band 2.0 - Ready to ship , Size 6US
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Hawaiian Flowers Jungle 2.0 Wedding Band. A beautiful exotic piece.
14k Gold, Rose Gold
Hawaiian Ring Sterling Silver, Handcrafted, Italy
By K-OVER
Located in Firenze, IT
The Hawaiian hibiscus ring is part of our jewelry collection.
Sterling Silver
Sold|$1,199
24K Gold Hawaii Coin Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 7.25 (resizing available for a fee) Gold Coin: 24K Hawaii Gold Coin Total Weight: 6.0 Grams Cond...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 24k Gold
Ming's Hawaii Blue and White Pearl Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 4.8 Grams Ring Size: 6 (resizable) please message us to resize BEFORE purchasing Stamped: "Mings" "14...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hawaiian Coat of Arms Enamel Mens Ring Solid 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 27.4 Grams Ring Size: 10 (resizable) Condition: Preowned, Excellent Stamped: "14K"
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Van Cleef & Arpels Hawaii 18k Yellow Gold Amethyst and Citrine Flower Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
This Van Cleef & Arpels Hawaii 18K Yellow Gold Amethyst and Citrine Flower Ring is a showstopping piece made with an 18K yellow gold band and set with a cluster of citrines surrounde...
Amethyst, Citrine, Yellow Gold
Na Hoku 14 Karat Yellow Gold “Kuuipo” Hawaiian Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Na Hoku Material: 14k yellow gold Dimensions: earrings measure 24.75mm x 11.68mm Weight: 3.3 grams
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ming's Jade Cultured Pearl Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
The light green jade is securely set in a pear shaped mount with rope detailing and pearls to the top of the ring. Ming's of Hawaii is known for high quality jewelry.
Jade, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Buccellati Hawaii Yellow Gold Multi-Ring Necklace
By Buccellati
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Buccellati "Hawaii" Multi-Ring Necklace. Details: Length: 29" Width: 20mm Weight: 63 grams Stamped Hallmarks: Gianmaria Buccellati 750 Italy *Free Shipping ...
18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Hawaii Citrine Sapphire Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels Hawaii ring set with citrines and sapphires in yellow gold.
Citrine, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Mings Hawaii Carved Red Brown Jade Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Hawaii Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Jade: Red Brown Jade Jade Measurements: 20 mm x 13 mm x 6 mm Jade CAarat Weight: ~14 carats Total Weight: ...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jade Band Ring Ming's Hawaii Circa 1950 Mint Condition Certified
Located in Northampton, MA
The ring was created by Ming's of Hawaii; an iconic Hawaiian jeweler who created magnificent and unusual jade and pearl jewelry throughout the middle of the previous century.
Jade, 14k Gold
Hawaiian Coat of Arms Enamel Mens Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 15.9 Grams Ring Size: 10 (resizable) Condition: Preowned, Excellent Stamped: "14K"
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Van Cleef & Arpels Hawaii Citrine Blue Sapphire Yellow Gold Flower Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Van Cleef & Arpels ring from the gorgeous Hawaii collection is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features an open band accented with a leaf and a rotatable flower composed...
Citrine, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Hawaii 18k Yellow Gold Amethyst and Citrine Flower Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
This Van Cleef & Arpels Hawaii 18K Yellow Gold Amethyst and Citrine Flower Ring is a showstopping piece made with an 18K yellow gold band and set with a cluster of citrines surrounde...
Amethyst, Citrine, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Lavender Jade Ring Midcentury Certified Untreated
Located in Northampton, MA
Created by the iconic Midcentury jeweler, Ming's of Hawaii, this entirely hand-fabricated ring in 14K yellow gold features a magnificent and luminous bright lavender oval cabochon of...
Jade, 14k Gold
Lavender Jade Ring Midcentury Certified Untreated by Ming's
Located in Northampton, MA
Created by the iconic Midcentury jeweler, Ming's of Hawaii, this entirely hand-fabricated ring in 14K yellow gold features a magnificent and luminous bright lavender oval bullet-shap...
Jade, 14k Gold
Denny Wong Yellow Gold Diamond Plumeria Bracelet
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Denny Wong has created many fine lines of pendants, bracelets, earrings & rings associated with Hawaii. Denny Wong’s line of jewelry fine pieces includes 14k gold plumeria flowers, m...
Diamond, Gold, 14k 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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