Chushev Lion Man Made Corundum Intaglio Gold Signet Ring
By Chushev
Located in Canoga Park, CA
The intaglio is set in an 18K gold signet ring. Production time for this piece is 12-14 weeks.
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold
Ptolemaic Lapis Lazuli Intaglio Gold Ring 3rd-2nd Century BC
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 3rd-2nd Century BC Dimensions: 20 x 17 mm (intaglio: 0,8 x 0,6 mm) Ring size: 5 ½ Weight: 14,27 gr The ring is composed of a 22 carats gold setting from the early XX centur...
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 22k Gold
Chushev Eros and Lion Carnelian Intaglio Gold Signet Ring
By Chushev
Located in Canoga Park, CA
This exquisite intaglio is masterfully engraved onto carnelian and features Eros (Cupid) riding a lion.
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Gold
Judith Ripka, Citrine Intaglio and Diamond Ring, 18K Yellow Gold
By Judith Ripka
Located in Chicago, IL
This stunning ring designed by Judith Ripka in a Roman revival style is centered around one oval citrine intaglio depicting a Roman warrior measuring approximately 18.00 x 13.00 mm f...
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chushev Hermes & Lyre Blue Chalcedony Intaglio Gold Signet Ring
By Chushev
Located in Canoga Park, CA
The gem is set in an 18K gold ring. The shoulders of the ring are embellished with a classic "Green Man" renaissance mask motif.
Chalcedony, 18k Gold, Gold
Roman Blackened Silver Intaglio Men's Ring With Profile Portrait
Located in Firenze, IT
Roman Blackened Silver Signet Ring with profile portrait on bronze 1st-3rd century AD Top size 25mm Size: 7 3/4 Weight 18,58gr.
Silver
$440Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Extasia Black Glass Intaglio Cameo Adjustable Brass Statement Ring
Located in Honolulu, HI
A brilliant statement ring that beautifully merges contemporary upcycling with cult-classic American designer heritage.
Brass
Antique Georgian Large Silver and Carnelian Intaglio Crest Seal Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1820s Sterling Silver Crest, Intaglio Seal Ring, the top measures 1 1/4 X 1 inch, nice deep carvings in the Carnelian stone with initials in the center Crest flanked on either ...
Carnelian, Silver
Chushev Hercules Black Onyx Intaglio Sterling Silver Signet Ring
By Chushev
Located in Canoga Park, CA
The gem is set in a sterling silver signet ring. The shoulders of the ring are embellished with a classic "Green Man" renaissance mask motif.
Onyx, Sterling Silver
EROS CROWNING ROOSTER Ancient Roman Carnelian Intaglio 18Kt Gold Ring
Located in Roma, IT
The ancient gem is now set in a high-quality 18 kt gold ring, crafted to enhance the intaglio’s legibility and allow it to be worn as an elegant contemporary jewel.
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold
14K Gold Intaglio Zeus Coin Ribbed Band Signet Mens Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Intaglio Zeus Coin Ring in 14K Gold Textured Ring.
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold, Diamonds, and Antique Intaglio Love ring
By Seal & Scribe
Located in San Diego, CA
18 Karat White Gold, Diamonds, and Antique Intaglio Love ring MAKER: Seal & Scribe CIRCA: c. 2023 STYLE: Contemporary METAL: 18K White Gold STONES: Diamonds CONDITION: New HALLM...
Diamond, 18k Gold
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Agate Butterfly Intaglio Flexible Ring
By VAIBHAV DHADDA JEWELLERY
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Presenting a stunning piece of jewelry, the 14K white gold agate intaglio butterfly flexible ring. This exquisite ring showcases a mesmerizing butterfly intaglio meticulously carved ...
Agate, Diamond, White Gold
18kt Yellow Gold And Silver Intaglio Cupid Men's Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Late 19th-century Italian silver and gold ring featuring an engraving of Cupid riding a hippocampus. The setting features a Neoclassical design. Top Lenght size 23mm Size 9 Weight :...
Yellow Gold, Silver
18kt Yellow Gold Garnet Intaglio Signet Ring, Italy, 17th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 17th century Top size: 18mm Ring size: 8 Weight: 19 This XVII century erotic garnet intaglio, made of 18 carat gold, represents a peculiar erotic scene which is supposed ...
Garnet, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Archaeological Revival High Carat Gold Ring, Onyx Intaglio and Lion Head
Located in Braintree, GB
Archaeological revival high carat gold ring set with an oval onyx intaglio, the shoulders modelled as lion heads and the bezel worked in fine granulation.
Victorian 15KT Gold Carnelian Intaglio Monogram Signet Ring, Size UK L½
Located in Braintree, GB
Victorian signet ring in 15KT gold, the oval carnelian bezel deeply carved as an intaglio with an entwined monogram, on shoulders worked with scrolling gold.
15k Gold
Art Deco Moonstone Platinum Vintage Carved Intaglio Women Portrait Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval shaped moonstone cabochon measuring 11.5 x 9.5 mm Translucent colorless body with vivid blue adularescence - flush set Carved with an intaglio of a woman in profile...
Moonstone, Platinum
Roman Ring with Nicolo Intaglio of Minerva 1st Century AD
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 1st – 2nd century A.D. Top size: 14,5 mm Ring size: 7 Weight: 5,2 gr The intaglio, dated to the Roman era of the 1st century AD, features an engraved depiction of Minerv...
Agate, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Vintage Carnelian Intaglio and Orange Stone Gold Ring Fine Estate
Located in Montreal, QC
A Victorian Carnelian Intaglio Gold Ring. Centering a Hand-carved orange-to-red Chalcedony Carnelian stone, surrounded by 12 orange stones.
Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Castellani Ancient 7th Century Carnelian Emperor Intaglio 18kt Gold Ring
By Castellani
Located in New York, NY
The intaglio is set under the bezel, as jewellers did intaglio and cameo rings 2000 years ago.
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 10k Rose Gold Sardonyx Intaglio Mulholland Coat of Arms Ring
Located in New York, NY
An oval deep brown and white sardonyx intaglio displays the Mulholland family coat of arms in this antique 10k rose gold ring.
10k Gold, Rose Gold
19th Century Gold Signet Ring with Armorial Garnet Intaglio Ref: 850115
Located in Chicago, IL
circa 1850s – 1860s This fine mid-19th century antique signet ring is crafted in gold with a silver bezel. The ring is centered with a superbly engraved garnet intaglio depicting a n...
Garnet, Gold, Silver
Carnelian Intaglio and 9 Carat Yellow Gold Vintage Signet Ring
Located in London, GB
The ring has a gross weigh of 2.9 grams and is currently an UK finger size 'R1/2'.
Carnelian, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Magical Gold Ring With An Ancient Jasper Abraxas Stone Intaglio
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: II century A.D Ring size: 8 Top size: 14 mm x 11 mm Weight: 6.8 gr This magical ring from the Roman era, dating back to the 2nd century, is characterized by a simple contemp...
Jasper, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Victorian Carnelian 18K Gold Column Heraldic Crest Antique Intaglio Signet Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a cushion shaped carnelian measuring 17.0 x 14.5 mm - translucent reddish-orange in color Carved with an intaglio of a heraldic crest with shield, scrolling foliates, and b...
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Yellow Gold Carved Intaglio Carnelian Trojan Low Profile Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Carnelian - Oval Cut - Carved - Prong Set - Deep Orange Color - 19.7x14.4mm ( approx.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold All - 14k Gold Shank Due to Siz...
Carnelian, Gold, Yellow Gold
A Roman Gnostic Intaglio In Agate 3rd Century AD Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Collet-set with a reversible gnostic intaglio, to a ring of yellow gold. Top size is 22 by 19 mm.
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$111,200Sale Price|20% Off
Castellani GIA 20.64ct Sapphire Hand Carved Neptune Intaglio 18kt Ring
By Castellani
Located in New York, NY
Both the Castellani and Double C Logo Plates are affixed to the inside of the gallery. The measurements: Intaglio: 16.20x14.19x10.25mm Ring: 20mm Front to Back 24mm Across 10mm Heigh...
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 14KT Yellow Gold Sardonyx Intaglio Signet Ring, Circa 1940
Located in Napoli, IT
Magnificent vintage gent signet ring, 1940 circa Substantially hand crafted of solid 14 KT gold – weighs 18.3 grams Large sized with a current finger size UK size: Z+2 ½ - US size: 1...
14k Gold
14k Yellow Gold Chunky Carnelian Intaglio Wax Seal Stamp Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
14k yellow gold ring. This amazing chunky contemporary rectangular wax seal stamp ring features a carnelian intaglio, engraved with old English initials, a Maltese cross, a rose and ...
Carnelian, Chalcedony, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ancient Roman Gold Ring with Intaglio of Sol Invictus Ref: 898014
Located in Chicago, IL
Its broad shoulders are pierced with an elegant openwork design of ivy leaves, a motif especially favored in the 3rd century AD. The ring is set with a semi-transparent carnelian int...
Carnelian, Gold
18K Yellow Gold Vintage Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring Size 5.75 #25066
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K Yellow Gold Vintage Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring Elegant and timeless, this 18k yellow gold signet ring features a richly hued carnelian intaglio, expertly carved with classic...
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian 18 Karat Gold Diamond Intaglio Signet Ring by Bastian Bros
Located in Miami, FL
Crafted in solid 18 karat yellow gold, the ring centers a carved black intaglio portrait framed within a broad architectural setting accented by brilliant-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Large Ancient Roman Carnelian Intaglio Gold Ring c.1st Century AD
Located in Chicago, IL
Roman Empire, circa 1st century AD This large hollow gold ring features a carnelian intaglio set in a raised broad bezel.
Carnelian, Gold
Chushev Hermes & Lyre Blue Chalcedony Intaglio Sterling Silver Signet Ring
By Chushev
Located in Canoga Park, CA
The gem is set in a sterling silver signet ring. The shoulders of the ring are embellished with a classic "Green Man" renaissance mask motif.
Chalcedony, Sterling Silver
18K Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Reversible Intaglio Flip Ring Size 6.5 # 26860
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K Yellow Gold and Lapis Lazuli Reversible Intaglio Flip Ring Size 6.5 This distinctive 18K yellow gold reversible signet ring features a lapis lazuli intaglio depicting an eagle w...
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Intaglio Onyx 14 Karat Yellow Gold Roman Soldier Gents Signet Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This refined signet style ring is crafted in 14 karat yellow gold and features a striking onyx intaglio carved with the profile of a Roman soldier, evoking classical antiquity and ti...
Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold, Diamonds, and Amethyst Antique Intaglio Seal Moon Ring
By Seal & Scribe
Located in San Diego, CA
14K Yellow Gold, Diamonds, and Amethyst Antique Intaglio Seal Moon Ring MAKER: Seal & Scribe CIRCA: c. 2023 STYLE: Contemporary METAL: 14K Yellow Gold STONES: Diamonds, Amethyst ...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold and Rock Crystal Antique Intaglio Hope Charm Ring
By Seal & Scribe
Located in San Diego, CA
14K Yellow Gold and Rock Crystal Antique Intaglio Hope Charm Ring MAKER: Seal & Scribe CIRCA: c. 2023 STYLE: Contemporary METAL: 14K Yellow Gold STONES: Quartz Rock Crystal CONDI...
Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold and Antique Intaglio Seal Lion Family Crest Ring
By Seal & Scribe
Located in San Diego, CA
18K Yellow Gold and Antique Intaglio Seal Lion Family Crest Ring MAKER: Seal & Scribe CIRCA: c. 2024 STYLE: Contemporary METAL: 18K Yellow Gold STONES: Carnelian CONDITION: New ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Men's Vintage 9K Gold Carved Black Onyx Warrior Intaglio Statement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This vintage 9K gold ring features a dramatic carved black onyx intaglio depicting a classical warrior in full profile, rendered with remarkable detail in the helmet, beard, and shie...
Onyx, 9k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold, Rubies, MoP, and Antique Intaglio Love ring
By Seal & Scribe
Located in San Diego, CA
18 Karat Yellow Gold, Rubies, Mother-of-Pearl, and Antique Intaglio Love ring MAKER: Seal & Scribe CIRCA: c. 2023 STYLE: Contemporary METAL: 18K Yellow Gold, 18K White Gold STONE...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Retro Gold Natural Brownish Roman Carnelian Intaglio Statement Ring Circa 1980
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro 18k yellow gold statement ring, circa 1980, featuring an oval natural brownish Roman carnelian intaglio measuring approximately 13 x 9 mm.
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold
David Yurman Black Onyx Intaglio Octagon 18k Yellow Gold Ring Size 8
By David Yurman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: David Yurman Style: Black Onyx Intaglio Octagon Ring Material: 18k yellow gold Hallmarks: DY 750 Gemstones: Natural black onyx with intaglio carving Design: Octagonal sta...
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman Blue Agate Intaglio Octagon 18k Yellow Gold Ring Size 10.5
By David Yurman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: David Yurman Style: Blue Agate Intaglio Octagon Ring Material: 18k yellow gold Hallmarks: DY 750 Gemstones: Natural blue agate with intaglio carving Design: Octagonal sta...
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman Green Onyx Intaglio Octagon 18k Yellow Gold Ring Size 10
By David Yurman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: David Yurman Style: Green Onyx Intaglio Octagon Ring Material: 18k yellow gold Hallmarks: DY 750 Gemstones: Natural green onyx with intaglio carving Design: Octagonal sta...
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Neoclassical 14K Gold and Carnelian Intaglio of a Man Signet Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique gold and carnelian intaglio signet ring. In 14 karat yellow gold. With a bezel-set carnelian cabochon in a Neoclassical style of a man wearing laurels in profile.
Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Men's Yellow Gold Carved Intaglio Hard Stone Trojan Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (1) Natural Genuine Hard Stone - Carved Intaglio - Oval Cut - Bezel Set - Brown with Black Carving Color - 18.5x13mm (approx.)
Gold, Yellow Gold
Victor Mayer 18k Gold Amethyst Signet Ring with Heraldic Shield Intaglio
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
The proportions of the ring are balanced for daily wear while retaining the presence expected of a classical signet ring.
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
22k Gold Oval Intaglio Lion Bull Signet Ring Greek & Roman Inspired Design
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Materials: 22k Gold Weight: 5.9 Grams Measurements: ¾" x 9/16" Ring Size: 6 (approximately, due to the band’s shape) A 22k gold signet ring set with an intaglio depicting a lion a...
22k Gold
Antique Georgian Style Bloodstone Intaglio Rose Gold Signet Ring, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Classic Georgian style antique bloodstone intaglio and 9K rose gold signet ring. Late 19th Century The bloodstone intaglio of interconnected symbols and the letter W or M, depending ...
Rose Gold
Victorian Moonstone Intaglio 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Belcher Unisex Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval shaped moonstone measuring 8.5 x 12.0 mm Colorless with vivid blue adularescence and carved with intaglio Depicting a Grecian-style woman in profile with headband S...
Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian c1860's Compartment (Poison) Intaglio Seal 9K Gold Men's Signet Ring
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
are carved through the pale surface to reveal the darker layer beneath, creating an intricate intaglio seal. This ornate ring features finely engraved foliate scrolls on its should...
Other, 9k Gold
GOD MARS Roman Jasper Intaglio 1st cent. AD 18 Kt Gold Ring
Located in Roma, IT
This 18kt gold ring features an authentic Roman red jasper intaglio dating back to the 1st century AD.
Jasper, 22k Gold
Ancient Intaglio Circa 1st to 3rd Century Ring Set Penelope and Odysseus
Located in New York, NY
Cushion Tablet Shape Engraved Ancient Carnelian Intaglio set into a contemporary Etruscan Revival ring.
22k Gold
French 19th Century Carnelian Intaglio 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
The top of this splendid ring is set with an intaglio on carnelian bearing the initials "TH".
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Onyx 14 Karat White Gold Double Novena Heart Unisex Intaglio Signet Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval-shaped onyx tablet measuring 12.0 x 9.0 mm - opaque glossy black Carved with an intaglio depicting the Double Novena - Sacred and Immaculate hearts With flames, tho...
Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Edwardian Moonstone Diamond Platinum 18K Yellow Gold Antique Intaglio Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval shaped moonstone cabochon measuring 9.5 x 12.5 mm Translucent body with vivid blue adularescence Carved with an intaglio of the Greek goddess, Demeter Depicted trad...
Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Roman Gold Ring with Carnelian Intaglio of Centaur 2nd Century AD
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 2nd century Dimensions: 17 x 15 mm Ring Size: 8 Weight: 9,87 gr The ring, attributable to Roman production in the 2nd century, is composed of an essential yellow gold setti...
Carnelian, Gold, 22k 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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