8.31 Ct Heart Shaped Pigeon Blood Red Rubellite Invisible Set Ring with Halo
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful color 8.31 Ct Heart shaped Pigeon Blood Red Rubellite set in the center of an 18K invisible/pave set diamond ring with a halo to create great contrast.
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Band - 18k Princess 2.00ctw Invisible Set Ring Sz 7
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 2.00ctw Cut: Princess Color: G - H Clarity: SI1 - SI2 Total Carats: 2.00ctw Style: Cluster Ba...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$12,475 / item
Modernist Invisibly Set Sapphire Diamond and Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Modernist Invisibly Set Sapphire and Diamond Ring rendered in 18K Gold.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
18 Karat Gold 1.22 Carat Diamond "Invisible-Set" and Tsavorite Cluster Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Gold 1.22 Carat Diamond "Invisible-Set" and Tsavorite Cluster Ring This spectacular vivid green tsavorite and diamond invisible setting ring is extraordinary.
Diamond, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold
18 Karat White Gold 1.00 Carat "Illusion-Set" Solitaire Style Engagement Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold 1.00 Carat "Illusion-Set" Solitaire Style Engagement Ring This magnificent emerald-cut diamond invisible setting engagement ring is extraordinary.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Invisible Set Diamond Band Ring
Located in London, GB
This is an 18ct white gold diamond band ring. The ring is set with 24 small invisible set diamonds set equally around the band in a zig zag pattern.
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Invisible Set Sapphire Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
18k gold ring, with invisible set blue sapphires. Ring size - 6.5, ring top is 8mm wide.
Sapphire, Gold
Invisible Set Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegant ring features two rows of princess cut diamonds invisible set in an 18K yellow gold setting.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Invisible Set Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Webster, NY
Stunning invisible set Ruby ring crafted in 14k yellow gold with a diamond halo.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Gold Invisible Set Ruby Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
18K Y/gold invisible set ruby ring, ruby weighing 7.10 ct, inscribed, stamps K18, ring size 7, weight 6.4 dwt
Ruby, Gold
Invisible Set Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
18k gold ring, with invisible set blue sapphires and 2.10ctw in diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Yellow Gold Invisible Set Diamond Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
14 Karat Yellow Gold Men's Ring Featuring Invisible Set Diamond Center. 10 Round and Princess Cut Diamonds of SI Clarity and H Color Total 0.60 Carats.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Invisible Set Ruby and Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 18 karat yellow gold featuring invisibly set calibrated rubies. Ring size 5, weighs 10.4 gr./6.7 dwt.
Platinum Invisible Set Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Platinum sapphire and diamond cross over ring, sapphire weight 4.49 cts diamonds weight 0.50 ct., (stone weight inscribed) H-I VS, ring size 9, wieght 7.7 dwt
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Gold Invisible Set Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
18K Y/gold sapphire diamond ring, stamps D1.3 S5.74 K18, diamond weighing 1.3 ct, GH VS-SI sapphire weighing 5.74 cts, ring size 5 3/4, weight 4.7 dwt
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Invisibly Set Ruby Ring with Diamond Center
Located in Darnestown, MD
Elegant gold ring with 2 carats of invisibly set rubies placed in four rows.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
French Invisible Set Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
French made, platinum dome ring, featuring invisible set blue sapphires and approx. 0.60ctw in diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
18K Yellow Gold Invisible Set Diamond & Ruby Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
At the heart of the ring are 4 princess-cut diamonds invisibly set to create a seamless, radiant center totaling 0.50 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Platinum Invisible-Set Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Platinum Invisible-Set Sapphire & Diamond Ring Description: This Art Deco platinum ring showcases a striking panel of deep blue sapphires arranged in a seamless invisib...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Estate Invisible Set Sapphire & Diamond Wide Band Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
The crisp geometry and well-organized gems on this estate wide-band ring are deeply satisfying. Four rows of French-cut invisible set, velvety blue sapphires across a domed "cigar" b...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rose Gold Invisible Set Princess Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Webster, NY
Invisible set Princess cut diamond men's ring crafted in Rose Gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$5,852Sale Price|20% Off
Bold Invisible-Set Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18k
Located in Bloomington, MN
This bold ring is crafted in 18k white gold and showcases an intricate invisible-set design with both princess-cut and round brilliant-cut diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Invisible Set Sapphire and Diamond Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Details: Metal: 18K yellow gold Gemstone: 16 Invisible-set sapphires 2.60CT Diamonds are .23CT Ring Size: 6
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Picchiotti Invisibly Set Diamond and Sapphire Baguette Ring
By Picchiotti
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Picchiotti ring is composed of 1.76 carats of invisibly set baguette cut diamonds, and 1.81 carats of invisibly set baguette cut sapphires.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold
3 3/4 ct Invisible Set Anniversary Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
Indulge in timeless elegance with our exquisite 3.76 ct Invisible Set Anniversary Ring, a true masterpiece of craftsmanship and design.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Quadrillion Invisibly Set Diamond 1.36Ct & Ruby 4.31Ct Ring
By Bez Ambar
Located in New York, NY
The pyramid style shank is invisibly set with 4.31 carats of square and baguette cut rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Invisibly-Set Ruby and Diamond Bombé Ring
Located in New York, NY
The voluminous domed form is invisibly-set with calibré-cut rubies edged with diamond baguettes, the shoulders highlighted with round-cut diamonds, mounted in platinum and 18K gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
18 Karat White Gold 1.12 Carat Diamond Contemporary-Style Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
The invisible set ring is brilliantly surrounded by three leveled down individual rows of tapered baguette diamonds and slightly angled to exemplify the center diamond.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.50 Carat Diamond Invisible Set Gold Band Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Invisible set three row princess cut diamond 1.50ct domed band ring in 18k yellow gold. 42 princess cut diamonds G-H VS approximate 1.50 carats Size 8 ½ and sizable 18k Yellow Gold ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
18 Kt White Gold Ring Diamonds & Sapphires Invisible Set
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 KT WHITE GOLD RING WITH BRILLIANT CUT DIAMONDS AND INVISIBLE SET PRINCESS CUT SAPPHIRES.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Invisible set sapphire and diamond ring, French, circa 1940
Located in London, GB
Invisible set sapphire and diamond ring. Set with seventy six tapered baguette cut natural unenhanced sapphires in open back invisible settings with an approximate total weight of 12...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Piaget Enamel Invisible Set Sapphire Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
By Piaget
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Invisible Set Sapphire Enamel Ring by Piaget. With 8 princess cut diamonds VS1 clarity, G color total weight approx. 1.20ct 16 princess cut sapphires total w...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Enamel
4.49 Carat Invisible Set Sapphire Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Platinum cocktail ring, featuring 4.49ctw invisible set blue sapphires (few minor chips on multiple stones are present) and 0.50ctw H/VS diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
White Gold Blue Sapphire Diamond Bypass Ring, 14k Invisible Set
Located in Great Neck, NY
A bold and modern sapphire and diamond bypass ring crafted in solid 14K white gold, featuring two sweeping rows of invisible set princess cut natural blue sapphires framed by rows of...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k...
18 Karat White Gold Invisible Set Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 18K white gold Diamond: 55 princess cut = 2.55cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 – I1 Ring Size: 9.25 (please allow up to 2 additional business days for sizing requests) Weight: 19...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage invisibly set sapphire and diamond ring, circa 1950.
Located in London, GB
Vintage invisibly set sapphire and diamond ring. Centrally set with a cushion shape old cut natural unenhanced sapphire in an open back claw setting with a weight of 2.00 carats, sur...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Invisible-Set Princess-Cut Diamond White Gold Wedding Ring
By Claris-A
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Claris.A Invisible-Set Princess-Cut Diamond wedding band. A double line of princess cut diamond FG VVS-VS1 weighing 2.58 carat expertly set in a perfectly made 18 kt white gold band.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Italian 18K Gold Invisible Set Ruby Diamond Crossover Bombe Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Crafted in rich 18K yellow gold, this sculptural crossover bombe ring is set with approximately 5.00 carats of vivid invisibly set rubies, creating a seamless field of saturated crim...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Invisible Set Engagement Ring - 18k Radiant 2.25ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $60 Design: Invisible Set Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold & 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): 1.35ct Cut: Radiant C...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Mystery Set 18K Gold Invisible Set Princess Cut Diamond Dome Ring 4.96ct
Located in Great Neck, NY
Invisible Set Princess Cut Diamond Dome Ring 18K Yellow Gold Exceptional princess cut diamond dome ring crafted in heavy solid 18K yellow gold, featuring a bold wide cigar band desi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,300Sale Price|25% Off
14kyg "Invisible Set" Baguette & Princess Cut Diamond Anniversary Ring 1.00cts.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14kyg "Invisible Set" Baguette & Princess Cut Diamond Anniversary Ring 1.00cts.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Invisible set Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Bypass Bombay Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 18k Yellow Gold Bombay Bypass ring, the top measures 7/8 inch wide X 5/8 inch, invisibly set with very fine color stepped cut Rubies totaling 3 carats and round brilliant ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Invisible Set Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
These delicately and precisely cut princess cut diamonds have been channel set from underneath and therefore called invisible set diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,560Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, Invisible set Rubies, Yellow Diamond & Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Ruby & Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the invisible set Rubies is 1.42 carats.
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Alfieri & St John Invisibly Set Sapphire and Diamond Crossover Ring
Located in New York, NY
Alfieri & ST John 18 karat yellow and white gold triple band crossover ring is composed of 2.44 carats of invisibly set baguette cut sapphires and .57 carats of round brilliant diamo...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold
0.80 Carat Invisible/Channel Set Diamond 18 Karat Gents Ring
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
It has 8 pieces of 2.1 mm Round set in two clusters around a cluster of 4 pieces of 2.5 mm Invisible Set Princess Cut Diamonds(Total Weight 0.80 Ct) .
Diamond, 18k Gold
Platinum Bombé Ring with 105 Invisible-Set Blue Sapphires, 1980s
Located in Houston, TX
Platinum bombé style ring with 105 invisible-set square blue sapphires that total approximately 6.50 carats.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
14 Karat White Gold Invisible Set Princess Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14k white gold Diamond: 4 Princess cut = 1.00cttw Color: H-I Clarity: SI2 Diamond: 12 round cut = 0.12cttw Color: H Clarity: SI2 Ring Size: 7.25 (please allow up to 2 addit...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18k White Gold Invisible Set Baguette Natural Diamond Ring Approx 9cts
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Metal - 18k White Gold Stones - Natural Baguette Diamonds Approx 9CTW Weight - 16 Grams Size - Size 7 US ( Resizable ) This stunning 18K white gold ring showcases an elegant invi...
COCKTAIL RING - Invisible Set Ruby Dome & Pave Diamond Terminal 18K Gold.
Located in Miami, FL
This charming Cocktail ring features a magnificent, high-dome bypass ribbon motif showcasing an extraordinary display of mystery-set natural rubies.
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Five Row Invisible Set Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 18K yellow gold Diamond: 60 round brilliant cut = 2.00cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Ring Size: 5.5 (please allow up to 2 additional business days for sizing requests) Dimensio...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14KT Yellow Gold Invisible Set Ruby Band Ring with Diamond Accents
Located in New York, NY
It wears substantial, sits comfortably, and works just as well as a right hand ring as it does stacked with a simple band. Metal: 14KT Yellow Gold Rubies: Natural rubies (invisible ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Three Row Invisible Set Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 30 princess cut = 1.80cttw Color: G / H Clarity: SI1 Ring size: 6.5 (please allow two additional shipping days for sizing requests)...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Invisible Set Princess Cut Diamond Band
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 14k White Gold Diamond Details: Approximately 1.50ctw of invisible set princess cut diamonds. Diamonds are G/H in color and VS in clarity.
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Diabolo Invisible Mystery Set Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond and Invisible Set Ruby Diabolo Ring by Cartier. With 12 round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity and G color approx. .50ct total weight 8 rubies total weight...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Tanzanite and Invisible Set Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Dimensions: ring top measures 10.6mm Diamond: 40 princess cut = 2.40cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Ring Size: 8 (complimentary sizing available)...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Diamond Cluster Halo Ring - 14k Invisible Set 1.00ctw Engagement
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Invisible Set Cushion Shap...
Diamond, 14k 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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