Oval Signal Ring 18k Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli 14.5 x 11.0 mm with Engraving
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Oval Signal Ring 18k Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli approx. 14,5 x 11,0 mm with Engraving About the creator Victor Mayer Victor Mayer is internationally renowned for elegant ...
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tasteful 14K Yellow Gold Oval Shape Lapis-Lazuli & Diamond Ring Made in 1973
By Grosse
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This lovely vintage 14K yellow gold, Lapis-Lazuli and diamond ring, is tasteful and captivating in every respect.
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Signet Ring, 18K Yellow Gold, Lapis Lazuli 12.3 x 11.2 mm with Engraving
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Oval Signet, 18K Yellow Gold, Lapis Lazuli, 12.3 x 11.2 mm, with heraldic Engraving About the creator Victor Mayer Victor Mayer is internationally renowned for elegant ...
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Signet Ring, 18K Rose Gold, Lapis Lazuli 13.5 x 10.5 mm with Engraving
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Oval Signet, 18K Rose Gold, Lapis Lazuli, 13.5 x 10.5 mm, with heraldic Engraving About the creator Victor Mayer Victor Mayer is internationally renowned for elegant ...
Lapis Lazuli, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow&White Gold Rock Crystal Pink Tourmaline Lapis Lazuli Design Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
18 Karat Yellow&White Gold Rock Crystal Pink Cabochon Tourmaline Lapis Lazuli Design Ring Available in all yellow gold and any size in two weeks by order.
Crystal, Lapis Lazuli, Rock Crystal, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold, Y...
$1,850 / item
Lapis Pinky Ring
Located in Missoula, MT
Intended as a pinky ring but can be resized to any size between 2 and 10. -14k yellow gold -2mm half round band -open back setting -12x10mm cabochon lapis stone -satin finish (poli...
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold
Blue Polygon Lapis Lazuli and Diamond High Profile Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This incredible lapis lazuli and 18 karat yellow gold ring is a captivating statement piece fit for any special occasion.
Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
American Bald Eagle Ring Carved Lapis Lazuli 18k Yellow Gold Vintage Jewelry 5
Located in Torrance, CA
Lapis lazuli measures 24mm x 12mm (in very good condition and free of cracks or chips).
Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Wendy Brandes Year of the Dragon 18K Ring With Spinning Lapis Lazuli Globe
By Wendy Brandes
Located in New York, NY
Approx. 25 grams 18K yellow gold, satin finish. Custom-cut lapis lazuli (globe). Diamond accents. Black rhodium detail.
Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
Oval Signet Ring, 18k White Gold, 30 Diamonds H VS, Lapis Lazuli with Engraving
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Oval Signet Ring, 18k White Gold, 30 Diamonds H VS, Lapis Lazuli with heraldic Engraving About the creator Victor Mayer Victor Mayer is internationally renowned for ele...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue Lapis Lazuli Inlay Wide Band Ring with Diamonds in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This blue lapis and diamond ring is a breathtaking fusion of bold color and sparkling brilliance, featuring a vibrant cobalt blue lapis surface that wraps the entire band in a rich, ...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona Rock Crystal over Lapis Lazuli 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dome Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold faceted dome ring, set with a crazy cut rock crystal over Lapis lazuli.
Crystal, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,850
Handsome Lapis Gold Ring
Located in Darnestown, MD
Strong design 22 karat gold ring with a richly colored lapis lazuli stone. It is size 7 1/2 but can easily be sized up or down.
Lapis Lazuli, 22k Gold
1919 Nordic Ring Lapis Lazuli Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US7.5 / 3.2gr
Located in SE
Bezel set natural Lapis Lazuli stone of finest quality Ø 5 mm x 2.5 mm deep / ca. 05 ct flanked with two rose cut Diamonds in round Silver flower clusters Ø 2.5 mm / 0.06 ct. each st...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Silver
Monumental Lapis &diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Oversize Lapis Ring with Diamond Accents
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold
Faceted Lapis & Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Faceted Lapis Lazuli set in 18kt Yellow Gold Bezel & flanked by 18kt White Gold shank set with clean, white & full cut Diamonds. Has internal sizer & measures 4/2 - but can be expa...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Circa 1960s Mid Century Diamond and Oval Lapis Lazuli Cocktail Ring in 14k Gold
Located in Addison, TX
Circa: 1960s Metal Type: 14K gold Size: US 10.5 Weight: 14g Diamond Details: Cut: Round Carat: 0.15 carat total weight Color: G-H Clarity: VS
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Circa 1960s Retro East-West Oval Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Addison, TX
Circa: 1960s Metal Type: 14K gold Size: US 6.5 Weight: 6.1g Diamond Details: Color: I Clarity: SI1
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond Lapis Lazuli Corallium Rubrum 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The outer borders of the ring head are designed as wavy sheets of gold that hold a piece of intense blue carved lapis lazuli on one side and a piece of deep orange carved corallium r...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold
Small Oval Blue Lapis Lazuli Diamonds Halo 14K White Gold Statement Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Earrings featuring round faceted blue lapis lazulis encircled by a halo of diamonds. Set in 14k gold. Total carat weight of primary stones: 11.75. Diamond accents: 0.25 carats. 14.5x...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, White Gold
Lapiz Lazuli and Diamond Ring, 18K
Located in New York, NY
An oval design ring containing a semi- oval lapis lazuli on its other half and polished gold and diamonds on the other.
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Lapis & Diamond Bombe Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
This modern and chic ring is set with a pear-shaped lapis lazuli and 25 brilliant-cut diamonds weighing approximately a carat stylized in a Bombé setting.
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Roman Lapis-Lazuli Cameo Of Cupid Circa 2nd Century A.D.
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 2nd century Dimensions: 1,3 x 1,0 cm Size: 7 1/4 Weight: 5.44gr. This delightful 2nd century Roman cameo is made of lapislazuli and is inserted in a 18 carat contemporary ...
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lapis Ring 14.06 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Lapis: 14.06 Carats Metal: Sterling Silver Ring Size: 7 US Custom sizing available upon request
Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Sterling Silver
Lapis Ring 14.06 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Lapis: 14.06 Carats Metal: Sterling Silver Ring Size: 7 US Custom sizing available upon request
Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Sterling Silver
Lapis Ring 14.06 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Lapis: 14.06 Carats Metal: Sterling Silver Ring Size: 7 US Custom sizing available upon request
Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Sterling Silver
Navajo Lapis and Sterling Ring
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo Lapis and sterling ring. This ring has two lapis pieces with the top accented with star concho beads. Stamped "Sterling" and signed "P. Yazzi." Lapis is a stunning deep blue w...
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
Custom 18k White Gold Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Cocktail Ring, 28ct
Located in New York, NY
Custom made 18k White Gold Ring size: 7 Lapis lazuli: 28 ct, 17x24mm Diamond: 3.2ct, VS clarity, E-F color Weight: 15.6 gr
Mid-Century Lapus Lazuli Cocktail Ring, Baskin Brothers
Located in Denver, CO
Crafted in the 1950s, this striking mid-century cocktail ring features a natural oval cabochon lapis lazuli weighing approximately 8.59 carats.
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,847 / item
Lapis Gold Sculptural Dragon Gold Unisex Ring
By De Maria fine&antique jewelry
Located in Napoli, NA
Unique and pleasant unisex Ring mounted in 18k Rose Gold. The Ring features a dragon sculpture at two sides and a sparkling and large blu lapis. CONDITION: Brand New METAL: 18k Ros...
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold
Lapis Ring 5 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Lapis: 5 Carats Metal: Gold Plated Sterling Silver Ring Size: 7 US Custom sizing available upon req...
Lapis Lazuli, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Lapis 14k Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Complete your collection with this beautiful lapis cocktail ring! Circa mid-20th century, this ring is 14k Gold with a large oval lapis stone resting in a center prong setting. Frami...
Amethyst, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold
Navajo Sterling Lapis Ring by Chimney Butte
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo sterling silver lapis lazuli oval ring. Large lapis stone with tiny specks of gold pyrite throughout.
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
Lapis Ring 5 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Lapis: 5 Carats Metal: Gold Plated Sterling Silver Ring Size: 7 US Custom sizing available upon req...
Lapis Lazuli, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Lapis Ring 5 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Lapis: 5 Carats Metal: Gold Plated Sterling Silver Ring Size: 7 US Custom sizing available upon req...
Lapis Lazuli, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
$3,500 / item
Lapis Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This beautiful ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold, 3.74 carats Lapis and .20 carats of sparkling diamonds. The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to larger or sm...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Massive Handmade Silver Lapis Turquoise Cluster Ring
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
Acid testing confirms its authenticity. Stones: Lapis lazuli and turquoise cabochons are set into the design, adding vibrant color and texture.
Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Silver
Lapis Lazul Diamond Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 8.8 grams Gemstone: Lapis Lazuli Diamond Count: 12 Diamond Color: G-H Diamond Clarity: VS2-SI1 Diamond Carat...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Diamond Lapis Ring 18 KT Gold
Located in Napoli, IT
This superb 1970 ca ring has been hand crafted of solid 18 Kt gold, Italian origin Unique sturdy design and finest workmanship with detailed back work and elegant octagonal shaped he...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Antique Yellow Gold and Lapis Signet Crest Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920 - 1930 14k Yellow Gold Signet Crest Ring, the top measures 5/8 X 1/2 inch and is set with a Blue Lapis Lazuli Intaglio carved Crest, the ring is stamped 585 and also has a...
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18 Karat Gold Lapis Diamond Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 18k Gold lapis and diamond ring by Cartier circa 1970. The lapis and the diamonds oppose each other on the finger. One side is set with 30 modern round brilliant diamonds wei...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
$6,143Sale Price|50% Off
R-LAPI-33 - 18K Yellow Gold & Silver Ring with Lapis & Cognac Diamonds
By Aurelian LLC
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow Gold & Silver Ring with Lapis & Cognac Diamonds Metal: 18K Yellow Gold & Silver Stone info: Center stone - Lapis Diamond Info: 48 Round Multi Color Cognac Diamond...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
French Diamond Lapis 18K Yellow Gold Checkered Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The diamonds, with their brilliant white hue, are set against rich blue lapis lazuli. Crafted in 18k yellow gold, the ring showcases a harmonious blend of colors and materials.
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Snake Ring Size 6.25 #19595
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18 Karat Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Snake Ring Size 6.25 This stunning snake ring is decorated with lapis lazuli and two round single cut diamonds set in 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Granuli Oval Lapis Ring in Bronze by Lo Studiolo Genève
Located in Geneve, CH
Materials: Bronze. Large bronze ring with granulated texture and oval lapis-lazuli.
Lapis Lazuli, Bronze
Tiffany & Company Vintage Gold Silver and Lapis Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980s Tiffany & Company ring, Sterling Silver with an 18K Yellow Gold twisted Rope Bezel, the top measures 5/8 x 5/8 inch and is centrally set with Cabochon Pyramid Lapis Lazul...
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Delightful Victorian Oval Lapis and 14kt Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Wheaton, IL
"Attractive Victorian lapis ring crafted in 14kt yellow gold dating back to the 1890s. An artfully hand-engraved intricate design is depicted on each side of this stylized mount. Ins...
Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Pearl and Lapis Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
This elegant vintage ring is crafted in 18K yellow gold and features a charming cluster design of luminous white pearls and rich royal-blue lapis lazuli cabochons.
Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Attractive Circa 1915 Lapis and Rosecut Diamond Ring
Located in Wheaton, IL
Attractive circa 1915 lapis and rosecut diamond ring centrally set with one (1) oval cabochon measuring approximately 18 x 12.5mm framed by 16 rosecut diamonds - unmarked but tested ...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage David Webb Carved Lapis & Diamond 18k Dome Ring
By David Webb
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This dramatic and striking blue Lapis Lazuli cocktail ring by renowned NYC jeweler, David Webb, is a vintage masterpiece from his 1970's heyday.
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,440Sale Price|30% Off
Vintage 1950's Diamond and Lapis Platinum & 18KT Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 1950's Platinum and 18KT Yellow Gold Ring Beautiful .50ct Round Old European Cut Center Diamond J color SI clarity Set in Blue Lapis .93ct Brilliant Round & Baguette Cu...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18 Karat Yellow Gold Geometric Lapis and Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K yellow gold Diamond: 10 round brilliant cut = 0.10cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Ring Size: 6 (please allow two extra shipping days for sizing requests) W...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
C1970 18 Carat Modern Lapis Signet Ring with Reeded Band
Located in Baltimore, MD
We love the classic design of our 1970's era Lapis Lazuli signet ring with its reeded gold wide band that continues all around and culminates in a pleasing rectangular shaped lapis s...
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Art Deco Eygptian Revival Lapis and Turquoise Cocktail Ring
Located in Riverdale, NY
Wonderful, large Art Deco Lapis and Turquoise Cocktail Ring from the late 1930's.
Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Vintage Retro 18KT Yellow Gold Rectangular Lapis & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
The wide, sculptural shoulders and split-shank foundation give the ring real presence on the hand. Era: Retro Era (circa 1940s–1950s) Metal: 18KT Yellow Gold Center Stone: Rectangul...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Handmade 14k Yellow Gold Cabochon Lapis Detailed Filigree Floral Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (1) Natural Genuine Lapis Lazuli - Oval Cabochon - Prong Set - Finest Quality - Blue Color - 16.4x12.8mm (approx.)
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Carved Scarab Lapis Ring Hand Wrought Size 3.25
Located in Big Bend, WI
Arts & Crafts 14K yellow gold lapis ring. The denim blue lapis has pyrite flecks and is carved with a scarab beetle. The oval lapis measures about 15.5mm x 11.5mm. The ring has a...
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k 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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