14K Solid Gold Diamond Studded Hexagon Shape Ring Band For Women Birthday Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Gold Diamond Studded Hexagon Shape Ring Band For Women Birthday Gift.
2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
14K Solid Gold Diamond Studded Hexagon Shape Ring Band For Women Birthday Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Gold Diamond Studded Hexagon Shape Ring Band For Women Birthday Gift.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
TJD 0.25 Carat Round Diamond 14KT Rose Gold Hexagonal Shape Wedding Band Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Sparkling with the excitement of the moment, this splendid diamond engagement band ring ensures a beautiful moment. The ring is crafted in 14 karat rose gold, it features 25 round br...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
14K Solid Gold Diamond Studded Hexagon Shape Ring Band For Women Birthday Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Gold Diamond Studded Hexagon Shape Ring Band For Women Birthday Gift Total Carat Weight under 0.24 ct Number of Diamonds 3 Base Metal Gold Band Width 2.3mm Approx.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
$370Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra 925 Silver 2.23 Carat Emerald Sapphire Hexagon Halo Ring for Women Gift
Located in New York, NY
This eye-catching 925 sterling silver ring features a natural octagon-cut emerald at the center, framed by a bold geometric halo of deep blue sapphires for striking contrast. The eme...
Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Blue Tanzanite & Diamond Art Deco Style Target Hexagon Shape 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
An 18k white gold Art-Deco design diamond and Tanzanite target ring, center diamond with an outer ring of round diamonds an inner one of French cut Tanzanite and finished with millgr...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Milky White Diamond in Modern Hexagon Setting Signet Ring 14k Rose Gold R6476
By Aurora Designer
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Solid 14K rose gold signet ring set with a milky white hexagon diamond in the center ♥ The overall setting measures 7.2 mm in width, 6.1 mm in length, and sits 3.8 mm tall from the...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold
MARINA B. Hexagonal Exi Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With Cwt. Topaz & VS Diamonds
By Marina B
Located in Miami, FL
The hexagonal cocktail ring is embellished on top with one natural earth-mined translucent blue topaz and accented at the six sides with an arrangement of eighty-six well matched whi...
Diamond, Blue Topaz, White Diamond, Topaz, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
3.5ctw Men’s Hexagon Lab Diamond Signet Ring 14k Gold Heavy Band Custom Made LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
• Custom Builds: This ring can be modified with different stone colors, diamond sizes, or alternative metals (18k Gold, Platinum)
$6,680Sale Price / item|20% Off
12 Baguette Cut Diamonds Six-sided Hexagon Shape Band Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Architectural elegance meets geometric sophistication in this striking hexagon-shaped band that transforms the traditional ring into a bold statement of contemporary luxury.
White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18...
New 18K Gold 0.58ctw Round Burnish Set Diamond Stackable Hexagon Shape Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (9) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Flush Burnish Set - G/H Color - VS1-SI2 Clarity Total Carat Weight: 0.58 (exact) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold We...
Diamond, 18k Gold
3.1ct Hexagon Rose Cut Ruby with White Enamel Halo 9K Gold Engagement Ring R6679
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ 3.1ct Hexagon Rose Cut Ruby with White Enamel Halo 9K Gold Engagement Ring R6679 ♥ This is a statement ring featuring a large, beautiful rose-cut Ruby surrounded by a white enamel...
Ruby, 9k Gold, Enamel
Mid Century European & Hexagon Cut Diamond Engagement Ring 14K White Gold
Located in Boston, MA
A mid century American three stone old European cut and hexagon cut diamond engagement ring. Crafted in 14 karat white gold this ring features a 0.60 carat G color, VS1 clarity old E...
Diamond, White Gold
Hexagon Swiss Blue Topaz & Diamond Art Deco Style Halo Set 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Gorgeous Art Deco inspired ring, showcasing a 2.7 carat blue. The ring is adorned with over half a carat of round brilliant cut diamonds in a grain set and meticulously. Ring Informa...
Diamond, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
$6,310 / item
The Patrimony Ring
By NIBIRU Collection
Located in Miami, FL
The Patrimony Ring is a very special piece, because is made with heritage diamonds from my mother in law old ring that was re used to created The Patrimony Ring in the middle theres ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful emerald and diamond ring dating back to the art Deco era. The ring features a fancy coffin cut Colombian emerald that sits in the centre and is surrounded by old ...
Emerald, Platinum
$9,523
Fractal Sun Ring
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This limited edition piece was inspired by the sun star. Using the Thoscene platform developed by John Brevard, this piece was designed based on astrological systems and sacred geome...
Citrine, 18k Gold
$85,000
Star Engagement Ring
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This unique engagement ring is unlike any other. Inspired by sacred geometry, namely the star tetrahedron. The Star Tetrahedron is two tetrahedrons combined, interlaced and balanced....
White Diamond, 18k Gold
David Yurman Citrine & Diamond Cable Wrap Ring, 18k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 5.5
By David Yurman
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: citrine, 1 hexagonal 10 mm diamond, 13 round brilliant cut .8 - .9 mm .04 ctw GH color/ SI1-2 clarity Ring Size 5.5 Rise Off Of Finger: 7.6 mm Length: 11.3 mm Weight: 3.4...
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 22ct Aquamarine & Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Dallas, TX
Estate Aquamarine and Diamond Ring in Platinum. The ring features a 22ct hexagon cut aquamarine accented by approximately 1ctw of diamonds.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
$16,000
Fractal Gold Topaz Ring
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This limited edition ring from John Brevard's THOSCENE customization platform is available exclusively on 1st Dibs and designed based on sacred geometries and fractal patterns found ...
Topaz, 18k Gold
Sapphire Yello Doubble Wave Ring
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
this beautifull ring with 3 different kind of yellow sapphire size 14 eu 19k gold 21gr. All Giulia Colussi jewelry is new and has never been previously owned or worn. Each item will ...
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Betony Vernon "Spike Ring Small" Rare Ring Sterling Silver 925 in Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
The "Spike Ring Small" is an original design from Betony Vernon made in 1996. The spike adorned with a Ruby symbolizes a duality both sharp and sweet. Straight from the 90's, the "S...
Ruby, Sterling Silver
$55,000
Amethyst and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
French Amethyst and Diamond Ring This ring is featuring a hexagonal mixed-cut amethyst with weight of approximately 26.60ct, embellished by rose-cut and old European-cut diamonds w...
Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum
Certified Natural Violet Sapphire Hex Ring
Located in London, GB
Bold 14K gold band embraces a hexagonal natural pink sapphire. A lasting symbol of strength and elegance.
Sapphire, 14k Gold
Sophia D Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Mosaic Platinum Ring
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in platinum, this piece captures the precision and bold symmetry of the Art Deco era. Ring size is 6.5 and available for resizing.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Men's Sapphire & Diamond Ring Band
Located in New York, NY
Men's Sapphire & Diamond Ring Band. A band consisting of a center hexagon cut sapphire with five rows of round cut diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 18k White Gold 5.35tcw Blue Topaz Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage ring is a bold and highly wearable gemstone design, centered by 5.35 carats total weight of topaz in a crisp 18k white gold setting. Topaz is especially admired for its ...
Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
$61,920Sale Price|20% Off
Burma Sapphire Diamond Platinum Dress Ring
Located in Zurich, CH
Splendid Burma sapphire and diamond platinum dress ring. Crafted in platinum 950 and centered by a beautiful hexagonal natural Burmese sapphire of approximately 4.9 carats flanked by...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Hexagon Salt and Pepper Diamond Bridal Set 14K White Gold R6599
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Solid 14K white gold ring set (2 rings are included in this purchase) with a hexagon salt and pepper diamond in a bezel setting; paired with a matching V-shaped wedding band flush ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Aquamarine Ring Size 5.5 #14216
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 18 Karat White Gold Aquamarine Ring Size 5.5 JAGi Certified- This stunning ring features one hexagon shaped aquamarine set in beautifully detailed 18K white gold.
Aquamarine, White Gold
Certified Natural Unheated Pink Sapphire Hex Ring
Located in London, GB
Bold 14K gold band embraces a hexagonal natural pink sapphire. A lasting symbol of strength and elegance.
Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
7.76 carat Aquamarine & Diamond Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970s, 18k, Switzerland, possibly Geneva. From the catwalk to the sidewalk, this 18k yellow gold ring is seventies glamour at its colorful best. Set with a superb deep blue 7....
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 1.80 carat total weight diamond platinum bypass ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This exceptional Art Deco diamond bypass ring is a sophisticated 1930’s design, featuring an old hexagon cut diamond weighing approximately 0.70 carat.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Certified Natural Purple Sapphire Hex Ring
Located in London, GB
With a colour reminiscent of the calming lilac, our Purple Sapphire Hex Ring has an exquisite aura of majestic femininity. Materials: Metal: 14K Solid Gold Ring Dimension: 9.04(W)...
Purple Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold
$1,280Sale Price|28% Off
18 Karat Gold Tourmaline Ring with Diamonds
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A beautifully designed ring with tourmaline and diamond set in 18k white gold ! it much more pretty then it looks in the photo ! Tourmaline weight is 2.55 carats and diamond weight i...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold
14 Karat and Madeira Garnet Comet Ring
By Martha Seely
Located in Carlisle, MA
The 14k and Madeira Garnet ring is an eternity style ring with 18 connecting comets that wrap around your finger. The head of each comet is a fancy cut 3.5mm garnet. (Wow - with 18 ...
Garnet, 14k Gold
Marina B 17.00 Carat Blue Topaz Ring
By Marina B
Located in New Orleans, LA
A stunning hexagonal cut blue topaz shines at the center of this ring, weighing 17 carats.
Diamond, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold
1.83ctw Diamond Engagement Ring Wedding Band Bridal Set 18k White Gold GIA
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: Natural Diamonds - 1.83 Total Carats - Engagement - Center Carats - 0.75ct Cut - Modified Hexagonal Mixed Cut Color - I Clarity - SI1 GIA - 2131574239 (this i...
Diamond, White Gold
$8,155Sale Price|20% Off
Ring in 950 Platinum with Hexaconal Step Cut Diamond
By Thomas Leyser
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Ring in 950/Platinum (7 gram), set with with 1x Diamond (L/VS2, hexaconal, step cut, 1,07ct) with the blackened bezel top. This modern gem has a very sleek, elegant silhouette with ...
Diamond, Platinum
Contemporary 5.73ct Smoky Quartz Garnet & Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Statement Ring
Located in Towson, MD
This contemporary three stone ring centers a striking hexagonal cut smoky quartz, its warm brown and amber tones filling the hexagon shape with depth and richness.
Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s 19.84ct Amethyst and 0.24ct Diamond, 9k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The video however provides a truer representation of the actual color and showcases each stone in this hexagonal cut amethyst ring in gold. Condition This stunning vintage cocktail ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Australian Parti Sapphire Ring
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Metal: 14K White Gold Center Stone: Australian Parti Sapphire Center Stone Weight: 1.11 Carat Side Stones: Natural Diamonds Total Diamond Carat Weight: 0.144CTTW Diamond Color and Cl...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
French Art Deco Synthetic Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
A refined French Art Deco ring crafted in 18-karat white gold and centered with a striking elongated hexagonal synthetic sapphire.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Antique 1.45 Carat Tourmaline and 1.96 Carat Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive antique gemstone ring has been crafted in 18k white gold. The pierced decorated, cluster setting is ornamented with a stunning feature 1.45Ct coll...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
$6,000 / item
18K Rose Gold Starfish Claw Cocktail Ring
By Rebecca Noff
Located in Toronto, ON
The starfish claw was designed to be the star of the show. Showcasing an intricate textured pattern of the starfish on the prongs, it is designed for the woman who wants to stand out...
Amethyst, Citrine, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$6,000 / item
18K Yellow Gold Starfish Claw Cocktail Ring
By Rebecca Noff
Located in Toronto, ON
The starfish claw was designed to be the star of the show. Showcasing an intricate textured pattern of the starfish on the prongs, it is designed for the woman who wants to stand out...
Amethyst, Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,000 / item
18K White Gold Starfish Claw Cocktail Ring
By Rebecca Noff
Located in Toronto, ON
The starfish claw was designed to be the star of the show. Showcasing an intricate textured pattern of the starfish on the prongs, it is designed for the woman who wants to stand out...
Amethyst, Citrine, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sunita Nahata Amethyst 4.49ct. Fancy Ring in 18KRG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This is fancy Amethyst Ring in hexagon briolette shape purple hue. The Ring is elegant and can be worn for many occasions.
Amethyst, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sunita Nahata Citrine 6.76ct. Fancy Ring in 18KYG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This is fancy Citrine Ring in hexagon briolette shape purple hue. The Ring is elegant and can be worn for many occasions.
Citrine, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Meghna Jewels Pink Tourmaline Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Composition Gross Weight: 3.29 Grams Gold Net Weight: 2.9 Grams Pink Tourmaline: 1.45 carats Stone Shape: Hexagon Cut Diamond Weight - .48 Carat Ring Size-7
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
5.06 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous platinum cocktail cluster ring features a beautiful hexagonal step-cut blue sapphire weighing 5.06ct, in a six claw, open back setting.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Set in 18K Gold, Blue Sapphire, Emerald & Diamonds "Kissing" Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The Gross weight of the Ring is 7.10 grams. The dimensions of the Ring are 2.00cm x 1.70cm x 1.50cm (L x W x D).
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.22 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.22 carat natural Colombian emerald and 0.26 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow gold cocktail ring; part of our antique jewelry/estate jewelry co...
Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Genuine H/Si White Diamond Band Solid 14k White Gold Jewelry Eternity Stack Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
Details:- Item Code :- RIMJOS-729 Material - 14K Solid White Gold Diamond Weight - 0.43 Carat Gross Weight - 2.05 Grams Net Weight - 1.96 Grams Ring Size - US 7 Honeycomb Pattern: ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Opal Snake Winged Phoenix Bird Ring Egyptian Revival Antique Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a museum quality antique Egyptian Revival Opal Snake Phoenix Bird Ring. The antique ring has a central hexagonal Opal cabochon of great beauty.
Opal, Gold, 10k Gold
Green Amethyst Cocktail Ring with Ruby and Diamond in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
(approx. total weight) Ring size: US 3 – 8 available Center Gemstones Type: Green Amethsyt Shape: Elongated Hexagon Size: 14 x 8 mm.
Diamond, Amethyst, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified Snake-Style Band Ring Brilliant Cut Natural White Diamonds 18K Gold
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This certified snake-style band ring elegantly coils around the finger, featuring a mesmerizing blend of multi-cut and brilliant-cut Natural White Diamonds. Expertly crafted in 18K g...
White Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 3.62 Carat Yellow Diamond Ring In 18 Karat White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant yellow diamond ring showcased by Rewa jewels is handcrafted in 18 karat white gold. It has a centre piece of heart shaped yellow diamond weighing 3.02 carat approximately...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
One of a Kind Star Diamond and Citrine 18K White Gold Ring – Sacred Geometry
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
''One of a Kind Star Diamond and Citrine 18K White Gold Ring – Sacred Geometry Inspired Luxury Jewelry'' This one-of-a-kind Star Diamond and Citrine ring, crafted in 18K white gold...
Citrine, Diamond, White Gold
Sunita Nahata Swiss Blue Topaz 6.76ct. Fancy Ring in 18KWG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This is fancy Swiss Blue Topaz Ring in hexagon briolette shape purple hue. The Ring is elegant and can be worn for many occasions.
White Diamond, Blue Topaz, Gold, 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 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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