Diamond Rose Gold Leaf Ring 0.62 Carat
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K Rose gold diamond leaf ring featuring numerous round brilliants weighing 0.62 carats.
Diamond, Rose Gold
GIA 1.60ct Round Solitaire Engraved Grape Leaf Cathedral Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, this stunning diamond ring features a breathtaking round diamond at its center, weighing 1.60 and exhibiting a...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 1.5 Carat Round Vintage Milgrain Pave Leaf Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Discover a captivating diamond ring that embodies timeless elegance and exquisite craftsmanship.
Diamond, Platinum
$12,160Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 1.7ct Round Solitaire Engraved Grape Leaf Cathedral Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, this stunning diamond ring features a breathtaking round diamond at its center, weighing 1.7 carats and graded...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 1.35 Carat Round Vintage Milgrain Pave Leaf Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Experience the timeless allure of this stunning diamond ring, featuring a GIA-certified round diamond weighing 1.35 with a mesmerizing ...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 2.01ct Round Solitaire Engraved Grape Leaf Cathedral Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, this stunning diamond ring features a breathtaking round diamond at its center, weighing 2.01 and exhibiting a...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.20 Carat Round Nature Leaf & Vine Band Platinum Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in luxurious platinum, the ring showcases a slim vine-and-leaf band, gracefully embracing the exquisite diamond in a secure four-prong setting.
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 2 Carat Round Nature Leaf & Vine Band Platinum Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in luxurious platinum , the ring showcases a slim vine and leaf band, gracefully embracing the exquisite diamond in a secure four-prong setting.
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 0.73ct Round Garden Vine & Leaf Cathedral 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** The enchanting diamond ring showcases a stunning centerpiece featuring a round diamond, boasting a remarkable 0.73 weight, H grade, and...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 1.51 Carat Radiant Curved Bypass Leaf & Vine 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Clustered atop the ring, marquise diamonds are arranged in a captivating leaf design that elegantly frames the vibrant center, drawing the eye and enhancing the overall allure.
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 1.02 Carat Oval Formal Garden Leaf Trellis 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in New York, a captivating diamond ring that artfully intertwines modern and retro design elements, this piece features a stunning centerpiece of a oval diamond weighing ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 1.06ct Round Daisy Leaf Flower Bloom Pave 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Experience the allure of this stunning diamond ring, showcasing a magnificent round diamond weighing 1.06 with a delicate I and SI1. Th...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$2,700Sale Price / item|20% Off
HARBOR D. South Sea Pearl Diamond Leaf Ring 0.39 Carat 18 Karat White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K White gold ring featuring one South Sea Pearl measuring 14-15 MM with a diamond leaf motif weighing 0.39 Carats.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
Paradisca Diamond Leaf Ring
By Jade Jagger
Located in London, GB
Paradisica banana leaf ring with white diamond pavé in 18k white gold Diamond: 1.34 carats Size 54
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$5,000
Diamond Leaf Wrap Ring
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Leaf Wrap Ring This sculptural diamond ring features an elegant leaf motif, crafted with flowing marquise-shaped forms that wrap gracefully around the finger.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Leaf Double Finger Ring
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Leaf Double Finger Ring This sculptural diamond ring features an elegant leaf motif that spans two fingers, crafted in polished white gold and pavé-set with shimmering round...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unique Diamond Leaf Bypass Ring
Located in Webster, NY
This unique bypass style ring features a chocolate colored diamond encrusted leaf while the other leaf is adorned with 15 additional white single cut diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18KT “Laurel Leaf” Pearl & Diamond Ring
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Design,Design,Design………………………………. “Laurel Leaf” 18 karat yellow gold Ring with Pearl and Diamonds Cultured Pearl measures 9.25 m.m. in diameter and has a beautiful luster and no bl...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
18K White Gold Diamond Leaf Ring
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K White Gold Diamond Leaf Ring 91 Diamonds - 0.845 CT 25 Diamonds - 0.435 CT 18K White Gold - 5.126 GM Crafted with impeccable artistry, this delicate 18K white gold ring show...
Diamond, White Gold
Four Leaf Clover Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Denver, CO
Five round brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing 0.50 carats, F color SI2-I1 clarity, shine at the center of this intricate open work four leaf clover ring crafted from 14K white ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Emerald & Diamond 14k Gold Leaf Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Emerald 14k Gold ring complete with a leaf design that is finished with an Emerald and three round cut Diamonds in a prong setting.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Diamond Tsavorite Leaf Design Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Get back to nature in this one of a kind leaf design ring. This work of art has 0.99 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds and 0.19 carats of round brilliant cut tsavorites to give...
Diamond, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rhodium
Cartier Diamond Leaf White Gold 18K Ring
By Cartier
Located in Geneva, CH
Cartier Diamond Leaf Ring with approx. 5 carats Diamonds, made in 18K White Gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Diamond Leaf Stacking Ring, Minimalist Diamond Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Leaf Stacking Ring in 18K Gold is a sign of pure love.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Diamond Leaf Bypass Ring
Located in Great neck, NY
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Leaf Bypass Ring size 7 107 Baguette and Round Diamonds, Diamond Weight 1.82 carats Diamond Color & Clarity GH-SI1
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Vine Leaf Ring 14k Gold Ring Stack Leaf Vine V Band Minimalist Jewellery
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Vine Leaf Ring 14k Gold Ring Stack Leaf Vine V Band Minimalist Jewellery Diamond Weight : 0.11 Cts (approx) Gold weight : 1.9 gms gold A P P R O X T I M E All items are ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
White Gold Round Ruby & Diamond Leaf Filigree Ring
Located in New York, NY
White Gold Round Ruby & Diamond Leaf Filigree Ring Description: This vintage-style ring is crafted in solid 18k white gold and centers on a 1.33-carat round brilliant-cut ruby with ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k Solid Gold Leaf Diamond Ring Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Leaf Diamond Ring Handmade Diamond Fashion Wedding Ring Gift Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Base Metal: Rose Gold, 14k Main Stone Shape: Ro...
Diamond, Rose Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
$934 / item
18K Gold 0.24 Carat Diamond Leaf Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
A stunning Diamond leaf ring is meant for peace and abundance.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$839 / item
14K Gold 0.24 Carat Diamond Leaf Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
A stunning Diamond leaf ring is meant for peace and abundance.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Pave Diamond Leaf Shape Ring 925 Silver Diamond Ring For Anniversary Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond Leaf Shape Ring 925 Silver Diamond Ring For Anniversary Gift.
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vitolo 18 Karat Gold Diamond Leaf Ring
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Produced by award winning Italian designer Stefano Vitolo. Stefano creates custom artisanal one of a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$6,900 / item
Four Finger Leaf Diamond 18 Karat Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat white gold. It is hand set in .79 carats of sparkling diamonds. The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to larger or smaller up...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Alexis NY Golden Titanium Diamond Leaf Motif Ring
By Alexis NY
Located in New York, NY
Golden color titanium leaf motif ring by Alexis New York, with 0.41ctw G/VS diamonds.
Diamond, Titanium
Cartier Diamond Leaf Wide White Gold Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Leaf Wide Band Ring by Cartier. The Cartier 18k White Gold Diamond Leaf Wide Band Ring, size 53, showcases an elegant leaf pattern encrusted with sparkling d...
Diamond, White Gold
Natural Diamond Leaf Ring 14k Solid Gold Minimalist Diamond Wedding Ring Band.
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Diamond Leaf Ring 14k Solid Gold Minimalist Diamond Wedding Ring Band.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
14K Solid Gold Natural Pave Diamond Propose Ring Diamond Leaf Ring For Women.
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Gold Natural Pave Diamond Propose Ring Diamond Leaf Ring For Women.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
18K Heart Leaf Ring with Yellow Natural Diamonds
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A masterpiece of nature-inspired luxury, this exquisite 18K gold heart leaf ring features a luminous 0.196ct pear-cut natural diamond as its centerpiece, complemented by 0.136ct of d...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Alexis NY Purple Titanium Diamond Leaf Motif Ring
By Alexis NY
Located in New York, NY
Purple titanium three leaves ring by Alexis NY, with 0.56ctw H?VS diamonds. Ring size 6, top is 35mm x 28mm. Marked with an Alexis snake hallmark, Ti, 0.56ct, 052475. Weight - 5.4 g...
Diamond, Titanium
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Leaf Ring 1.00ct
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Leaf Ring 1.00ct - The ring is set with 18 round brilliant diamond with an approximate weight of 1.00ct.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Beauvince Leaf Wrap Diamond Ring (1.84 ct Diamonds) in White Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
The leaf wrap ring is a stunning statement jewel with a contemporary and art deco feel featuring stunning baguette diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Beauvince Leaf Wrap Diamond Ring (1.39 ct Diamonds) in White Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
The leaf wrap ring is a stunning statement jewel with a contemporary and art deco feel featuring stunning baguette diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Emerald Leaf 18 Karat Gold Kunzite Diamonds Ring
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Engrave emerald leaf like a drop, drop of kunzite, diamonds polish gold gr. 13. size 13 eu. Modern and contemporary line. All Giulia Colussi jewelry is new and has never been previou...
Diamond, Emerald, Kunzite, 18k Gold
Alexis NY Purple Titanium Diamond Leaf Motif Ring
By Alexis NY
Located in New York, NY
Alexis New York purple titanium ring, featuring three leaves, adorned with approx. 0.56ctw G/Vs diamonds. Ring size 5.5, top is 1 3/8" x 1 1/8". Marked with Alexis snake hallmark, T...
Diamond, Titanium
18k White Gold and Diamonds Textured Leaf Ring
By Rebecca Noff
Located in Toronto, ON
The leaf collection is a beautiful tribute to nature. It features a hand textured finish mirroring the details of the venation of a leaf with diamonds carefully set along the midrib ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,800 / item
18K Yellow Gold and Diamonds Textured Leaf Ring
By Rebecca Noff
Located in Toronto, ON
The leaf collection is a beautiful tribute to nature. It features a hand textured finish mirroring the details of the venation of a leaf with diamonds carefully set along the midrib ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,800 / item
18k Rose Gold and Diamonds Textured Leaf Ring
By Rebecca Noff
Located in Toronto, ON
The leaf collection is a beautiful tribute to nature. It features a hand textured finish mirroring the details of the venation of a leaf with diamonds carefully set along the midrib ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
One Third Carat Leaf Style Diamond Ring Guard
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Ring Summary ♥ Main Stone: Diamond Approx. Carat Weight: .33cttw Diamond Clarity: VS2/SI1 Diamond Color: H Stone Cut: Round Band Material: 14k Yellow Gold Gap Measurement: 5mm Dim...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Columbian Emerald Baguette Diamond 18K Gold Palm Leaf Ring
Located in Shanghai, CN
Certified by Guild Certificate with a coveted Vivid Green rating, the gemstone shines with exceptional quality and expert cutting, where every facet unleashes captivating fire and br...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Italian Designer 18 Karat Gold Leaf Diamond Ring
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Produced by award winning Italian designer Stefano Vitolo. Stefano creates custom artisanal one of a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Modern Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Leaf Wedding Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold. A delightful second-hand wedding band, it features a series of leaf-shaped motifs, each set with modern brilliant-cut diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14K Rose and White Gold Diamond Leaf Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A refined vintage diamond ring crafted in solid 14K rose and white gold, featuring three European-cut VS clarity diamonds measuring approximately 3.15 mm, 2.7 mm, and 2.25 mm.
Diamond, Rose Gold, White Gold
1.70ctw Diamond Leaf Motif Ring, 18k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 6
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: - diamonds, 21 stones - full cut round - 2.3 - 3.4 mm - approximately 1.70 total carats - F-G color, VS clarity Ring Size 6 Width: 9/16 in. Weight: 5.60 dwts. A Couple Of...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pave Diamond Full Finger Ring 925 Sterling Silver Handmade Ring Leaf Shaped Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond Full Finger Ring 925 Sterling Silver Handmade Ring Leaf Shaped Ring Materials: Silver Gemstone: Diamond A P P R O X T I M E All items are custom made to order.
Diamond, Sterling Silver
14k Diamond Ring. Leaf Setting Diamond with accents. Diamond Bow Love Knot ring.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1960s Materials: Platinum Gemstone: Diamond Gem color: Colorless Band color: Silver Adjustable Style: Edwardian Beautiful Diamond Ring.
Pasquale Bruni 18kt white gold leaf flower pave diamond ring
By Pasquale Bruni
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Petit Garden Ring in 18 karat white gold with 0.75 carat diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vacheron Constantin Turquoise Ring Fluted Leaf With Six Diamond
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This exquisite ring showcases a stunning 16.0-carat cabochon turquoise, radiating a striking vivid blue that captures the eye. The centerpiece is beautifully surrounded by a halo of ...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k 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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