$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
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
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
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
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
GIA Certified Natural Oval Purple Jadeite Jade Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Immerse yourself in elegance with our GIA certified natural oval purple Jadeite Jade Diamond gold cocktail ring, a true masterpiece that captures the essence of opulence.
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
11 Carat Jade and Double Diamond Halo Ring 14K White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k White Gold Ring Size: 6 (resizing available for a fee) Ring Measurements 0.95" x 0.85" Total Weight: 11.2 Grams Gemstone Specifications: Center...
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, White 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
Exquisite Carved Green Jade Cherub Filigree Cocktail Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
This exquisite 14K yellow gold cocktail ring is a magnificent tribute to classical artistry and romantic storytelling.
Jade, 14k Gold, 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
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
$7,558Sale 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
Oval Cabochon Green Jade Ring Satin Finish 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 8.5 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 9.8 Grams Gemstone Specifications: Center Gemston...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Natural Jadeite Jade Marquise Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1970's Translucent bright green certified natural Jadeite Jade cocktail ring. GIA certified Marquise center stone The top is 24k gold with Oriental writing on the bottom under the st...
Jade, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1970s Platinum and 18K Gold Jade Cabochon Diamond Ring, 3.00ct
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A striking vintage jade and diamond ring crafted in platinum and 18 karat gold.
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 14k White Gold 12.09ct Apple Green Jadeite Jade and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage ring centers on a substantial 12.09ct apple green jadeite jade set in 14k white gold. Diamond accents introduce brightness and contrast against the vivid green color of ...
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, White Gold
Red Brown Oval Cabochon Jade Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 10.7 Grams Jade Carat Weight: ~9 carats Jade Measurements: 16.6 mm x 12.8 mm x 4.8 mm Ring Size: 8.5 (resizable) Stamp...
Jade, 14k Gold, 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
Japanese Designer Sachi Fukuhara Carved Jadeite Jade K18 Gold 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
Oval Pale Green and Brown Jade Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 11.9 Grams Jade Measurements: 22.3 mm x 15.3 mm x 6.3 Ring Size: 8 (resizable) Stamped: "14K" Condition: Preowned
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Pink Jade Diamond Mother of Pearl Inlay Ring
Located in New York, NY
This ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and features a combination of pink jade, diamonds, and mother of pearl inlay.
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Men's Women's Mid Century Jade & Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
An embrace of the monumental Art Deco era, this vintage Mid Century jadeite cocktail ring glows with a lustrous, mottled apple green color and a significant architectural setting. Th...
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Yellow Gold Custom Mottled Jade Wide Eternity Band Ring Sz 5.5
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Jade - Custom Ring Shape Cut - Green Color Material: Solid Yellow Gold - Stamped 14k Weight: 5.8 Grams Ring Size: 5.5 (Fitted on a finger.
Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,600Sale Price / item|20% Off
Vintage Inspired Natural Certified Oval Green Jade & Marquise Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
An elegant ring featuring a certified oval natural jade set in 14K solid gold, accented by sparkling marquise diamonds on each side.
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco English 18kt White Gold Jadeite Jade and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This Art Deco English ring is crafted in 18k white gold and centered by a 2.50ct jadeite jade stone accented with diamonds.
Diamond, Jade
$5,709Sale Price|20% Off
Chinese 18kt White Gold Jade Cabochon and Diamond Cluster Ring, 1990s
Located in Braintree, GB
A striking Chinese 18kt white gold cluster ring, featuring a vibrant natural jade cabochon, framed by a dazzling array of baguette and brilliant-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Jade, Gold, White Gold
Jade with Pink Sapphire Ring set in 14K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Jade 7.50 carats with Pink Sapphire 1.78 carats Ring set in 14K Gold Settings Width: 1.7 cm Length: 2.1 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 9.56 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 w...
Jade, Pink Sapphire, 14k 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
14k Yellow Gold 2.18ct Imperial Green Jadeite Jade & Diamond Pavé Ballerina Ring
Located in New York, NY
This ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and centered by a 2.18ct imperial green jadeite jade stone framed by a dramatic ballerina-style diamond surround.
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Green Jade and 2 Diamond Ring, 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Oval Green Jade and Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold. This stunning jade has a one-of-a-kind green color with beautiful translucency.
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mings Marquis Red Jade Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 5.6 Grams Ring Size: 6 (resizable) Stamped: "Mings" "14K" Ring Measurements: 25mm x 11mm Condition: Preow...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Men's Oval White Jade and Diamond Ring - 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Men's Oval White Jade Diamond Ring - 14k Yellow Gold. This gorgeous white jade feature a transluscent white color with a brown zone, giving the beautiful gem charachter and style.
Diamond, Jade, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Solid 14k Yellow Gold Carved Jade Lizard / Salamander Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 14.28 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 (Fitted on a finger.
Jade, Yellow Gold
Mings Phoenix on Marquise Mutton Fat Jade Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 8.2 Grams Stones: Marquise Cabochon Motten Fat Jade Jade Measurements: 25.5 mm x 14.5 mm x 4.9 mm Rin...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Marquise Natural Jadeite Jade Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1960’s mid-century marquise bright green Jadeite Jade and diamond ring. The jade has a mesmerizing green hue which is accented by 4 single cut diamonds in a 14k white gold setting.
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,800 / item
Carved Jade Diamond Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This stunning ring is cast in 18-karat gold and sterling silver. It is hand set with 3.7 carats Jade, .16 carats spinel and .64 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Jade, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
1970's French Jade 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Gemstone Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval-shaped jade cabochon measuring 17.0 x 20.0 mm Translucent pastel light green with white to medium green mottling Bezel set east to west - flanked by rounded shoulde...
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold 0.48ct Diamond, Ruby, and Jade Ring MF16-020226
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This luxury ring possesses an inherent opulence. The bold 18K Yellow Gold setting beautifully showcases this pieces striking Jade center stone and vibrant Ruby accents.
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Treebark Textured Green Jade Ring
Located in Honolulu, HI
Oval shape cabochon green jade ring, bezel set in 14k yellow gold. The Jade measures approximately 14.10 mm x 10.11 mm x 5.02 mm with an estimated weight of 6.45 carats.
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Roman Style Reversible Black Jade Yellow 18 Karat Gold Made in Italy Ring
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
Roman Style Reversible Ring Black Jade Yellow 18 Karat Gold Made in Italy This ring is inspired by ancient Roman jewelry.
Jade, Black Jade, Gold, 18k Gold
Bezel Set Red Brown Oval Cabochon Jade Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Gemstone: Jade Jade Measurements: ~17 mm x 13 mm x 4.7 mm Jade Carat Weight: ~10 carats Total Weight: 10.8 Grams Ring Size: 8.5 (re...
Jade, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
GIA Certified 6.7 Carat Jadeite Jade Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
A beautifully crafted jadeite jade and diamond fashion ring. Dated from around the 1950’s this ring is 14k yellow gold with a 6.7 carat center jade oval that is GIA certified encircl...
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co Elsa Peretti Yellow Gold Ring set with Mystical Black Jade
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This classic 18K yellow gold and jade ring, designed by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co., possesses the very organic, sculptural and sensual feel that characterizes her bold designs.
Jade, Black Jade, Yellow Gold
GIA Vintage White Gold Burmese Type A Green Jade and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage ring is crafted in white gold and features a beautiful Burmese Type A jadeite jade accented by diamonds, certified by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA).
Diamond, Jade, White Gold
Natural Untreated Jadeite Jade in 22K Carved Gold Solitaire Unisex Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Natural Grade A Jadeite Jade solitaire ring in a 22k carved gold bezel setting.
Jade, Gold, 22k Gold
Bvlgari Flip Ring Jade and Pave Diamond 18K Rose Gold Size 54
By Bulgari
Located in Banbury, GB
Taxes Model AN350906 Serial Number FHR7** Metal 18k Rose Gold Stones Jade, Diamond Weight 6.69 g Width 2 cm Ring Size 54 Size Chart Condition Excellent Other Info Size: 54 (Approxima...
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18K Yellow Gold Green Jade Braided Border Cocktail Ring Size 5.25 #25082
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K Yellow Gold Green Jade Braided Border Cocktail Ring Bold and elegant, this 18k yellow gold cocktail ring features a captivating jadiete jade centerpiece framed by an intricate b...
Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Purple Jade Cocktail Ring with Amethyst & Diamonds
Located in Austin, TX
This is a large oval cabochon of purple jade (treated for color and clarity). The cabochon jade measures 16 x 12.2 x 4.8mm.
Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold
Art Nouveau Jade 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Unisex Cat Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval-shaped jade cabochon measuring 15.0 x 11.0 mm Opaque bright light green with subtle mottling - flush set Flanked by highly rendered shoulders cat motif With dimensi...
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Lavender Jade Amethyst & Natural Diamond Dome Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
18 Karat Yellow Gold Lavender Jade Amethyst & Natural Diamond Dome Ring Metal: 18k yellow gold Weight: 6.58 grams Diamonds: Approx. 0.15 CTW F-G VS natural round diamonds Height...
Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona Quartz Green 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 a crazy cut quartz over green jade, weighing 8.76 carats.
Quartz, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Yellow Gold Green Jade w/ Golden Nugget Center Men's Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (1) Natural Genuine Jade - Rectangular Cut - Channel Set - Deep Green Color - 8.8 x 11.6mm (approx.)
Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold
Jadeite green jade art deco cocktail ring 18k white gold
Located in London, GB
Jadeite green jade art deco cocktail ring 18k white gold Oval shaped jadeite gemstone natural untreated total weight 5.00ct Measuring approximately 16x12mm The ring can be resized B...
Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mings Bluish Grey Oval Jade Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Stone: Jade Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 10.6 Grams Ring Size: 5.75 (resizable) Stamped: "Mings" "14K" Condition: Preowned
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 14k White Gold 1.70ct Type A Burmese Jade and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Set in 14k white gold and accented by diamonds, the ring balances elegance with rarity, allowing the vivid jade to remain the unmistakable focal point.
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 11.80 Carat Oval Cabochon Jade 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
A bold and elegant statement piece for a fine estate jewelry collection. 1 oval green cabochon jade, A approx. 11.80cts GIA certificate# 2235994866 Size 9 and sizable 14k yellow go...
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
$479Sale Price|20% Off
H. Rosenthal 10K Gold Carved Jade Ring, Modern Unisex Design, 3.6g
By Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite 10K gold ring by H. Rosenthal showcases a beautifully hand-carved jade centerpiece.
Jade, 10k 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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