Boucheron Hopi Hummingbird Ring Pink Sapphire Diamond Tsavorite 18K Gold
By Boucheron
Located in Monaco, MC
Boucheron Hopi Hummingbird ring in 18K white gold, featuring a 1.5-carat oval-cut pink sapphire center stone surrounded by an elaborate floral composition of pink sapphires, diamonds...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Charles Loloma Turquoise Lapis Inlay Sterling Silver Hopi Shield Ring
By Charles Loloma
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This beautiful sterling silver Hopi shield ring was designed by world renowned American Indian artist Charles Loloma.
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Duane Maktima Hopi Laguna Native American Charoite and 14K Gold Tufa Cast Ring
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Ring is a finger size 7 and signed with the artists' hallmark, 14K.
Charles Loloma Indian Jewelry Sterling Silver Hopi Shield with Turquoise & Lapis
By Charles Loloma
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: “Charles Loloma” Material: sterling silver Inlays: turquoise, lapis lazuli and coral Dimensions: 1.75 inches tall and 1 inch wide Ring size: 9 Hallmarks: “Charles Loloma” W...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1980s Charles Loloma Lapis, Turquoise, Coral and Gold Ring
By Charles Loloma
Located in New York, NY
A coral, lapis, turquoise and 14 karat gold height inlay ring, by Hopi jeweler, Charles Loloma, 1980s. Loloma was arguably the most influential modern Native American jeweler.
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2017 Sonwai Turquoise, Lapis, Ebony, Coral, Gold and Silver Ring
Located in New York, NY
A Candelaria turquoise, lapis, ebony, coral, 18 karat gold and sterling silver ring, by master Hopi goldsmith Sonwai (Verma Nequatewa), 2017.
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Mix...
2011 Sonwai Coral, Chrysocolla, Lapis Lazuli, Sugilite, Turquoise and Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
A coral, chrysocolla, lapis lazuli, sugilite, turquoise, wood and 14 karat gold height inlay ring by Hopi master jeweler, Verma Nequatewa (Sonwai), 2011.
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Fabulous Seventies Hopi Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970s, 14k, Attributed Cordelia Casuse, Hopi. Featuring the distinctive Hopi cobblestone motif, this fabulous seventies ring is all about color.
Coral, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Opal, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Charles Loloma Coral, Gold and Sterling Silver Ring
By Charles Loloma
Located in New York, NY
A coral, 18 karat gold and sterling silver ring, by renowned Hopi artist jeweler Charles Loloma, 1980s.
Coral, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2018 Verma Nequetewa ‘Sonwai’ Coral, Turquoise, Lapis, Wood and Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a coral, lapis lazuli, turquoise, wood and 18 karat gold height inlay ring, by Hopi master jeweler, Verma Nequatewa (Sonwai).
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise
Jesse Monongya Navajo/Hopi Jewelry Set - Inlaid Ring and Earrings
By Jesse Monongya
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Beautiful jewelery set by well-known Navajo/Hopi artist Jesse Monongya. The earrings and the ring are inlaid with various stones including: Turquoise, Mother of Pearl, Lapis and Coral.
Silver
1990s Ralph Lauren Pink Silk Maxi Dress with Crystal Straps
By Ralph Lauren
Located in London, GB
This Y2K Ralph Lauren silk maxi dress is just about the closest design we have ever seen to the brand's custom made gown for Gwyneth Paltrow to attend the 71st Academy Awards where s...
$22,796
Size: FR38 - UK10 - US6
John Galliano 'L'Ecole de Danse' Ivory Satin Cutwork Formal Dress, ss 1996
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival John Galliano Formal / Bridal Dress ▪ 'L'Ecole de Danse' collection, Spring-Summer 1996 ▪ Crafted from ivory crepe-backed satin cutwork ▪ Boat neck design ▪ Features a lo...
Rare Archival Thierry Mugler Goddess Gown 1979 Eveing Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Stunning extremely rare Thierry Mugler Goddess Gown from one of his earliest Collections ca.1979. A masterful embodiment of ethereal elegance and avant-garde artistry. The dress cas...
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Platinum Mystery-Set Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
An extraordinary showcase of Van Cleef & Arpels’ technical mastery and design virtuosity, this platinum bracelet from the 1970s exemplifies the height of high jewelry innovation. Fiv...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Alexander McQueen Rare Vintage Black Velvet White Chiffon Dress Gown NEW
By Valentino, Alexander McQueen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Alexander McQueen 2009 romantic fantasy holiday gown. Strapless bodice fashioned of rich black velvet with panniers at each hip extending into full voluminous layers of white silk...
Estate Art Deco Platinum Emerald and Diamond Bracelet, circa 1936
Located in New York, NY
This Estate bracelet features six Emerald-cut Columbian Emeralds and six Marquis cut Diamonds. The magnificent stones are set in a platinum bracelet with four rows of Round Brilliant...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
GIANNI VERSACE 1995 Iconic Vintage Runway Red & Black Skirt Suit
By Gianni Versace
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Gianni Versace Vintage Runway FW95 Brick Red + Black Oversized black medusa buttons IT44 Excellent Condition, one micro hole in lining, otherwise no flaws, looks like new Perfect for...
$11,743
Size: FR40 - IT 44 - UK12 - US8
Jean Paul Gaultier Copper Cone Bra Evening Dress and Jacket Ensemble, ss 1987
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Jean Paul Gaultier Copper Evening Dress and Jacket Ensemble ▪ Spring-Summer 1987 ▪ Museum Grade ▪ Figure-hugging calf-length dress ▪ Circular-quilted cone-shaped cups ▪ S...
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Platinum & 18K Gold, Ruby and Diamond Ear Clips
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A celebration of passion and light, these VAN CLEEF & ARPELS ear clips bloom with extraordinary intensity. At their heart, two richly saturated oval rubies totaling approximately 6.2...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
$7,000
W 0.63 in L 1.57 in
Mario Buccellati 1970's 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Oak Leaf Ear-Clip Earrings
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Earrings are designed as highly rendered yellow gold oak leaves Engraved with Segrinato texture and high polish veins Completed by hinged omega backs Stamped with Italian assay marks...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Thierry Mugler Couture Evening Dress Iconic Black Spider Web Anatomique Computer
By Thierry Mugler Couture, Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
The 'TRON' Dress or 'Spiderweb-Dress' Iconic Thierry Mugler Couture, FW 2001 "Les Fauves" Collcetion. Birth of this Design was the FW 90/91 "Anatomique Computer" Collection. Extrem...
Rare Dolce&Gabbana Vintage S/S 1995 Light Blue Crystal Embellished Mini Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Introducing an exceptionally rare archival piece from Dolce & Gabbana Spring/Summer 1995, this baby blue crystal embellished mini dress is one of the most recognizable designs of...
Van Cleef & Arpels Pear Shape Diamond Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite pair by Van Cleef & Arpels, these Pear Shape Diamond Earrings embody the brand's commitment to elegance and exceptional craftsmanship. Featuring two stunning pear-sh...
Diamond, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Yellow Gold Choker Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Choker Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. With72 brilliant round cut diamond VVS1 clarity, E color total weight approx. 2.40ct This necklace comes with servi...
Diamond, 18k Gold
CD Greene Black Velvet Swarovski Crystal Liquid Fire Evening Gown F/W 2013 Sz 2
By CD GREENE
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
CD Greene - If only I could find the words to describe such an exquisite design. This is the kind of dress that makes your heart skip a beat and leaves you breathless. Beautifully c...
Chanel Haute Couture 1992 Black Wool Dress with Gold Hardware & Front Slit
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Chanel Haute Couture 1992 Black Wool Dress with Gold Hardware & Front Slit This striking Chanel dress from 1992 features the brand's iconic gold hardware elements, lending an opulen...
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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