Art Deco Oval Jade 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) Total Weight: 5.6 Grams Gemstone Specifications: Center Gemsto...
Jade, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$7,900 / item
4.45 Carat Carved Jade 18 Karat Gold Diamond Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This beautiful ring is cast in 18 Karat gold. It is hand set in 4.45 carats Jade, 1.86 carats sapphire and .325 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold
Lavender Oval Jade Cabochon Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 5.2 Grams Jade Measurements: 16.5 mm x 13.2 mm x 5.9 mm Jade Carat Weight: ~11.59 carats Ring Size: 6.75 (resizable) ...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mings Marquise Cabochon Red Bicolor Jade Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 8.7 Grams Stones: Marquise Red Bicolor Jade Jade Measurements: 24 mm x 11.6 mm x 7.2 mm Ring Size: 6 ...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Gents Ring with Jade Center
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat yellow gold ring . The center section of this ring is set with a beautiful Green Jade curved section.
Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Jade Ring Size 5.5 #14655
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Jade Ring- This lovely ring features carved jade (23 mm x 14 mm) set in beautifully detailed 14K yellow gold.
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Solid Yellow Gold Faceted Jade Saddle Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 5 Grams Ring Size: 6.0 (Fitted on a finger.
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Cabochon Green Jade Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 9 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 10.5 Grams Gemstone Specifications: Center Gemstone...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold 9.8ct Lavender Jadeite Jade Marquise Cabochon Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Cut as a marquise cabochon, the stone has an elongated silhouette that adds drama and sophistication while showcasing the jade’s color and polish to full effect. The 14k yellow gold ...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jade Wild Flower in 18K Gold & Diamond Double Ring
By Barbara Harris Water Jewels
Located in London, GB
Hand carved Burmese Jade Flower ring with solid hand crafted 18k yellow gold and a White Diamond Centre.
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mings Marquise Cabochon Deep Green Jade Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 6.5 Grams Stones: Marquise Deep Green Jade Jade Measurements: 22 mm x 10 mm x 5 mm Ring Size: 5.25 (r...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,040Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style Jade Black Onyx Diamonds Gold Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Completely handmade Classic Art Deco Style Ring with a Nice Hexagon shape Jade set in 14 kt white gold ,black Onyx small parts and 3 full cut diamonds .
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold
$1,040Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style Jade Black Onyx Diamonds Gold Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Completely handmade Classic Art Deco Style Ring with a Nice Hexagon shape Jade set in 14 kt white gold ,black Onyx small parts and 3 full cut diamonds .
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold
Mings Roped Border Design Black Jade Oval Cabochon Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 10.9 Grams Stones: Oval Black Cabochon Jade Jade Measurements: ~23.5 mm x 17.3 mm x 8.4 mm Ring Size...
Jade, Black Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Jade Handmade Braided 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This classic retro estate cocktail ring features a braided design hand-crafted in 14k yellow gold and set with an oval green jade stone. Made in United States circa 1950s.
Jade, Yellow Gold
Jade with Amethyst Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Jade 74.24 carats with Amethyst 1.76 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.6 cm Length: 2.6 cm Ring Size: 53 "Since we first opened doors in 1980 our store was then s...
Amethyst, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold
$464Sale Price|52% Off
Vintage Solitaire White & Green Jade Ring in White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Introducing our exquisite Vintage Solitaire White & Green Jade Ring in White Gold, a captivating piece that seamlessly combines the elegance of white gold with the allure of a st...
Jade, White Gold
Oval Green Jade Cabochon Diamond Ring 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: 14k White Gold Total Weight: 6.0 Grams Diamond Count: 2 Diamond Carat Weight: 0.03 carats Jade Carat Weight: ~7 carats Jade Measurements: 13.14 mm x...
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, White Gold
$8,900 / item
Hand Carved Jade 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This beautiful ring is cast in 18 Karat gold. It is hand set in 4.55 carats Jade and 1.5 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$960Sale Price / item|20% Off
Art Deco Style Jade Black Onyx Diamonds Gold Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Completely handmade Classic Art Deco Style Ring with a Nice Hexagon shape Jade set in 14 kt white gold ,black Onyx small parts and 3 full cut diamonds .
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Men's Large Black Mottled Jade Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 10 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 8.2 Grams Gemstone Specifications: Center Gemstone:...
Jade, Black Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mings Oval Cabochon Green Jade Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Stone: Jade Jade Measurements: 21.5 mm x 15.3 mm x 6.2 mm Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 6.6 Grams Ring Size: 6 (resizable) please...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Natural Certified Jadeite Jade Yellow Gold Saddle Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1960's Elongated jadeite jade saddle 18k yellow gold ring. GIA certified untreated bright green Jade. 18k yellow gold One mottled green natural untreated Jadeite Jade 14.9 x 5mm, s...
Jade, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Rose Gold Carved Rounded Jadeite Jade Eternity Band
Located in beverly hills, CA
This beautiful ring is made of 14K rose gold and features natural jade gemstones that encircle the entire band.
Jade, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
18K Yellow Gold Carved Jade, Diamond, Onyx Ruby Ring
Located in beverly hills, CA
This gorgeous ring features a round-shaped plaque of hand-carved jade with an ornate oriental design, onyx, diamonds accented with 2 rubies, one on each side of the ring crafted in 1...
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,500 / item
Hand Carved Green Jade 14 Karat Gold Diamond Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This beautiful ring is cast in 14 Karat gold. It is hand set in 4.36 carats Jade and .82 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold
$8,500 / item
8.53 Carat Carved Jade 18 Karat Gold Diamond Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This beautiful ring is cast in 18 Karat gold. It is hand set in 8.53 carats Jade, 1.25 carat sapphire and .54 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Jade, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Pale Green Jade Ring ~14 carats in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Pale green oval cabochon cut jade ring, bezel set in 14k yellow gold. The Jade measures approximately 19.86 mm x 14.64 mm x 5.24 mm with an estimated weight of 13.74 carats.
Jade, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Jade and Diamond Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
A 14 karat gold ring with a natural type A jade at its center.
14k Gold
14 Karat Gold Green Jade and Diamond Cocktail Ring, 1960s
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning 14K gold Green Jade & Diamond Cocktail ring. center jade, measuring 14.10mm x 11.35mm x 5.0mm.
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jade and Diamond Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
A 14 karat gold insert ring with a natural type A jade ring that fits perfectly inside.
14k Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Carved Jadeite Jade & Diamond Floral Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and features beautifully carved jadeite jade in an elegant floral motif.
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Pear Cabochon Cut Lavender Jade Bamboo Gold Work Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 4.97 Grams Ring Size: 6.0 (Fitted on a finger.
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Green Jade Ring with Raised Design Element, 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Oval shape cabochon green jade ring, bezel set in 14k yellow gold. The Jade measures approximately 13.27 mm x 9.94 mm x 5.60 mm with an estimated weight of 6.67 carats.
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mings Jade Pearl Halo Ring 14 Karat Gold Hawaii
Located in New York, NY
A rare Ming's Jade Ring with a fabulous Pearl Halo in 14 Karat Gold.
Jade, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.5 Carat Lavender Jade and Pearl Gold Vintage Halo Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Vintage 2.5 Carat Lavender Jade and Pearl Gold Halo Ring. Centering a securely nestled Hand set 2.5 Carat Lavender Jade.
Jade, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1920s Jade Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark and platinum, dog's head hallmark.
Jade, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Jade with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Jade with Diamond 0.48 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.4 cm Length: 1.8 cm Ring Size: 50 Total Weight: 7.82 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was the...
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Yellow Gold Jade and Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 11 grams Stone: 2.74ct Jade, approx 0.64tcw Old Mine Cut Diamonds Stone Grade: I-L VS2- SI1 Measurements: 19.5 x 17.3 x 6.2mm Ring Size: 7 Hallmark: 14k Metal: 13k Engrave...
Diamond, Jade, Gold
French 1960s Jade Jadeite 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ovale Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. A vintage ring in gold, set with an oval openwork basket of triangular decorations holding a cabochon-set jade jadeite.
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mauboussin - 18 Carat. White Gold - Ring - 1.00 ct Diamond - Jade
By Mauboussin
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Mauboussin - 18 kt. White gold - Ring - 1.00 ct Diamond - Jade Size: 51 - Total weight: 21 g MAUBOUSSIN - Ring "String Star GM" Paving 1ct Diamonds and 1.18ct Jade - 18K White Gold ...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Jadeite Jade Yellow Gold Carved Cat Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Natural untreated carved double cat Jadeite Jade cocktail ring. GIA certified. 14k yellow gold. 1 pierced carving mottled green jadeite jade GIA Certificate # 5201517947 Size 11.75...
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold 3.80ct Green Jadeite Jade and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and features a 3.80 carat jadeite jade accented by 0.88 carat total weight of diamonds.
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Green Jade 9 Karat Rose Gold Ring Handcrafted in Italy
By Botta gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
Contemporary 9 karat rose gold ring with untreated natural green jade. The cabochon encarved cut makes particularly attractive this natural jade and the stem is finished in hammered ...
Jade, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
15ct Yellow Gold Jade Ring with Snake Form Shoulders
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
This exquisite vintage ring features a 15-carat yellow gold band, elegantly designed with a bezel-set oval jade pendant.
Jade, Yellow Gold
Antique 14K Yellow Gold Jade and Diamond Ring, Late 20th Century
Located in Sewickley, PA
Crafted in warm yellow gold, the ring features three oval green cabochon Jade arranged horizontally across the top.
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$720Sale Price|20% Off
Three Round Plain Burma Jade Beads 14K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
,all set on a 3 cup 14K yellow gold shank. In 1978 our workshop started in Italy to make simple-chic Art Deco style jewellery, completely handmade and using the typical gemstones of...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Beautiful Jade Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a beautiful ring featuring an oval jade cabochon measuring apx. 20.11 x 15.02 x 9.44 mm. The ring is a size 5.75 and weighs 9.6 grams. This ring makes a beautiful statement...
Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Bezel Set Oval Jade Ring with Matte Finish
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Pre-owned vintage 14K yellow gold ring with oval shaped, bezel set jade. The ring has a matte/satin finish.
Jade, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona Jadeite Jade 18 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold ring set with an oblong Burmese Jade weighing 9.20 carats.
Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona Jadeite Jade 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Band
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold ring set with an oval Burmese Jade weighing 8.86 carats.
Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,500 / item
Carved Jade Blue Sapphire 14 Karat Gold Diamond Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This beautiful ring is cast in 14 Karat white gold. It is hand set in 3.83 carats Jade, .81 carats blue sapphire and .86 carats of diamonds.
Diamond, Jade, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Opal Diamonds Jade 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Beautiful ring in 18 karat yellow gold mounted with a diamonds,Australian opal and jade Handcrafted by our craftsmen Ring total weight 10.90 grams Opal weight 5.30 karat Ring size ...
Diamond, Jade, Opal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Jade with Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Jade 6.96 carats with Diamond 1.11 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.8 cm Length: 1.8 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 8.16 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 wh...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sachi Fukuhara Carved Jadeite Jade, and K18 Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in 台東区, JP
Brilliant emerald accents further enhance the floral composition with vivid color and refined contrast. Crafted in 18 karat gold, this statement ring exemplifies Sachi Fukuhara’s si...
Emerald, Jade, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
Vintage Pale Green Jade Novette 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) Total Weight: 7.19 Grams Ring Height: 25 mm Gemstone Specificat...
Jade, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1950s French 18K Yellow Gold Diamond & Black Jade Panther Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
Flowing from the head of the panther, the contrasting black jade mane adds an air of bold sophistication, enveloped by the warm, lustrous hue of rich 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Black Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,653Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 14kt. white gold 23.10 ct. jade diamond cluster ring
Located in Braintree, GB
Vintage 14kt. white gold jade diamond cluster ring. Made in Circa. 1970's Hallmarked with 585 gold mark and IPC maker mark.
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, White Gold
4.00 Carat Natural Lavender Jade Jadeite Amethyst Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Vintage Piece The ring is 14K Yellow Gold The Center is a 4.00 Carat Jade It is a Natural Lavender Violet Oval Cabochon Jade Jadeite There is 1.00 Carats in Purple Amethyst ...
Amethyst, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona Natural Burmese Jadeite Jade 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold ring, set with two natural Burmese Jadeite Jade cabochons weighing 6.54 carats in total.
Jade, 18k 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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