.20ct. mens natural round diamond solitaire ring 14kt gold H/Vs*
Located in New York, NY
Men's round diamond & brush finish ring. .20ct. center round diamond.
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
.20ct. mens natural round diamond solitaire ring 14kt gold H/Vs*
Located in New York, NY
Men's round diamond & brush finish ring. .20ct. center round diamond.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
4 Carat Princess & Round Diamond 18K Gold Cluster Mens Statement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
18K yellow gold men's statement ring features a diamond cluster combining 2.60 carats of princess-cut diamonds and 1.40 carats of round brilliant diamonds totaling 4 carats, in G-H c...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Men's 0.08 Carat Round Diamond Squared Ring 18k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Men's 0.08 Carat G/VS Single Cut Round Diamond Squared Ring 18k Gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Scott Kay Men's/Women's Platinum Pave Diamond Band Ring
By Scott Kay
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Type: Ring Top: 6 mm Band Width: 6 mm Metal: Platinum Metal Purity: 950 Hallmarks: Scott Kay Plat Total Weight: 11.9 Gram Stone Type: Diamond Condition: Pre Owned Stock Number: U48
Diamond
Genuine Diamond Men Engagement Square Ring in 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Genuine Diamond Men Engagement Ring 14k Solid Gold Men Diamond Square Ring Gift.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
DAVID YURMAN SS MENS SIGN BLACK SAPPHIRES RING Size 9.75
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
Brand David Yurman Condition Never worn Gender Men 925 Sterling Silver Type ring Ring size 9.75 Main Stone Sapphires Weight 10gr Retail price $1.400 Comes with David Yurman pouch
Diamond, Sterling Silver
David Yurman SS Men Sign Pink SAPPHIRES Ring Size 9
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
Brand David Yurman Brand new, never worn Gender Men Type Ring 925 Sterling Silver Ring Size 9 Main stone Sapphires Stone Color Pink Weight 9.6gr Comes with David Yurman pouch
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Sterling Silver
David Yurman Chevron Band Ring Mens 18K Yellow Gold Size 10.5
By David Yurman
Located in Fairfield, CT
David Yurman Chevron Band Ring Mens 18K Yellow Gold Size 10.5 This David Yurman band ring is made in 18K yellow gold and features a continuous chevron motif wrapping around the enti...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
.55ct. mens natural round diamond solitaire ring 14kt Gold Mod Deco*
Located in New York, NY
Men's round diamonds & Mod Deco ring. .55ct. center round diamond.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Comfort fit 18k Gold Wedding Ring for men. Brushed Finish Band Ring 4.78mm
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Jewelry Type: Wedding Band Style: Plain Design: A classic polished wedding band with a comfortable fit and a clean, substantial profile. Era: Handcrafted Vintage-Styl...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
DAVID YURMAN SS MENS SIGN BLACK SAPPHIRES RING Size 9
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
Brand David Yurman Condition Never worn Gender Men 925 Sterling Silver Type ring Ring size 9 Main Stone Sapphires Stone color Black Weight 9.8gr Retail price $1.400 Comes with Dav...
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Palladium Satin Brushed Wide Chunky Men’s Wedding Ring 6mm 8.1g
Located in London, GB
This men's wedding ring is a statement piece that is sure to turn heads.
Palladium
0.25tcw Palladium Men's Princess Cut Bezel Diamond Wedding Band Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
This distinguished men's wedding band showcases eight natural princess-cut diamonds, each securely bezel-set within segmented square sections, creating a bold and structured aesthetic.
Diamond, Palladium
Khan's Dominion Men's Green Guilloché Enamel 18k Yellow & White Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
An 18ct yellow gold ring for men, hand-finished in London and hallmarked at the Goldsmiths' Company Assay Office.
Enamel, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
1874 Men Wedding Ring solid 23K Gold ØUS 9.75 / 4.3 gr
Located in SE
Fine 23K Antique Wedding Ring for Men. Hand - engraved continuous ornament around the band of grape leaves, textured clusters of grapes and delicate winding tendrils .
24k Gold
Mens Diamond Ring 14k Gold Band 1.15 TDW Rolex Style
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Mens Natural Diamond Ring 14K Gold Band 1.15 TDW Rolex Style WE SELL NATURAL DIAMONDS AND GEMSTONES ONLY!
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
TIFFANY & Co. 1837 18K Gold 6mm Wide Ring 11 Men's New
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. 1837 18K Gold 6mm Wide Ring 11 Men's Metal: 18K yellow gold Size: 11 Band Width: 6mm Weight: 10.10 grams Hallmark: "750 T&CO 1837" on the outside, "©1997 TIFF...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mens Gold Dollar Sign Nugget Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Mens Gold Dollar Sign Nugget Ring in 14k Yellow Gold.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mens Diamond Ring 14K Gold Band Old 1.38 TDW Vintage Cluster
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Mens Diamond Ring 14K Gold Band Old 1.38 TDW Vintage Cluster This amazing vintage ring for a gentleman is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow Gold (carefully tested and guaranteed) a...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Classic Men's Platinum Wedding Band Ring New w/ Box & Papers
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Sleek with slightly domed contoured style for a modern fit, this new Benchmark Comfort Fit Men's Wedding Ring is ready say "I do". 6.8mm wide / In ring size 10.5 New and in the or...
Platinum
Vintage Mens Platinum Ring Fancy Cut Tourmaline with 18k Yellow Accents
Located in Fairfield, CT
Vintage Mens Platinum Ring Fancy Cut Tourmaline with 18k Yellow Accents This vintage ring is made in platinum with an 18K yellow gold accent running diagonally across the shank, cr...
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Men's Custom Made 14k White Gold Ring with 2.75ct Diamond
Located in New York, NY
Custom Made Ring Material: 14k White gold Conditon: Mint Gender: Men Diamonds: 2.75ctw Clarity: SI Color: G Dimesnion: This Ring Resizable Ring size: 9.75 Width: 12.4mm x 25.6mm ...
Diamond, White Gold
Men's Palladium 6.2mm Brushed Finish Classic Wedding Band Ring sz 7.5
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 950 Palladium Weight: 8.7 Grams Ring Size: 7.5 (Fitted on a finger, we cannot costume size this ring ) Ring Width: 6.2mm (0.24") Ring Height: 2.2mm rise off the finge...
Palladium
Lois D. Sasson Design 18k Yellow Gold Men's Signet Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with this distinguished men's signet ring, expertly crafted in luxurious 18k yellow gold.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
.38 Carat Round Diamond 14k White Gold Mens Wedding Band Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Ideal for grooms seeking a modern yet timeless look, it can be worn alone or paired seamlessly with a matching engagement or wedding band. 9 round brilliant cut diamonds, G VS2 SI ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Men’s 3.00 Carat Diamonds Miami Cuban Link Ring 14k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Men’s 3.00 Carat Diamonds Miami Cuban Link Ring 14k Gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage Lapis Lazuli 18K Gold Floral Engraved Square Mens Signet Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Natural lapis lazuli square tablet is bezel-set in an 18K yellow gold men's signet ring featuring deeply hand-engraved floral and foliate scrollwork across the full tapered shoulders...
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Men’s GIA Certified 2.31 Carat Round Diamond Ring 18k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Very fancy and bold Men’s GIA Certified 2.31 Carat Round Diamond Ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Lapis Lazuli 18K Gold Floral Engraved Square Mens Signet Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Natural lapis lazuli square tablet is bezel-set in an 18K yellow gold men's signet ring featuring deeply hand-engraved floral and foliate scrollwork across the full tapered shoulders...
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Men's Wedding Ring - 14k Round 1/3ctw Four-Stone Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 13 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $50 or Down 3 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1/3ctw Cut: Round Bril...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Men’s 0.60 Carat Diamond Woven Design Wedding Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Men’s 0.60 Carat Diamond Woven Design Wedding Band Ring.
Diamond, 14k Gold
10.00 Carat Diamond 14k White Gold Men's Plaque Ring Size 13.25
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Stunning 14k White Gold Ring Plaque design, 188 diamonds elegantly set and ordered Total Diamond Weight = 10.00 carats Ring Size = 13.25 Average Diamond Color: G color Average Diamon...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Men’s David Yurman Streamline G Initial 18K Yellow Gold Pinky Statement Ring
By David Yurman
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: David Yurman Gender: Men's Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 5 Width: 14.00 mm Weight: 11.66 grams David Yurman Men's designer made 18K yellow gold, signet ring.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Genuine Burmese Deep Green Jadeite Jade Ring for Women for Men Pinky Ring
By Baikalla
Located in Portland, OR
* DESIGN CONCEPT--- This ring is made with high-quality genuine Burmese deep green jadeite jade. The green jadeite actually shows the green color under the light and is translucent ...
Jade, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Men’s 18 Karat White Gold 0.45 Carat Diamond Center Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Men’s 18k White Gold 0.45 Carat Diamond Center Ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. 1990'S Platinum Unisex Vintage Men's Wedding Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a wide curved band Flanked by fluted edges Stamped for platinum Fully signed for Tiffany & Co. Circa: 1990s Ring Size: 9 1/2 Measures north to south 6.0 mm and sits 2.0 m...
Platinum
Mens Square Cut Channel Set Diamond Band Ring 14k Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k White and Yellow Gold Diamond Count: 6 square cut Total Diamond Carat Weight: ~1.00 carat Diamond Color: G-H Diamond Clarity: VS2-SI2 Ring Size:...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mens Aventurine Sunstone Silver Ring Orange Flower Genuine Vintage style
Located in Berlin, DE
Silver ring with natural Aventurine Sunstone aventurine origin - India stone measurements - 0.35 х 0.51 х 0.91 in / 9 х 13 х 23 mm ring weight - 9.09 grams ring size - 7.5 US
Aventurine, Silver
0.60 Carats Diamond Men's Platinum and Gold Wedding Band Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Men's Diamond Wedding Band Ring. The Ring is Platinum 950 & 18K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Gold
Dark Opal Silver Ring 1.7 carat certificate gift mens jewelry
Located in Berlin, DE
Silver ring with natural dark Opal Opal gemstone origin - Australia opal measurements - 8 x 9.40 mm weight of Opal 1.71 ct ring weight - 4.9 grams ring size - 8 1/2 US, diameter 18....
Black Opal, Opal, Silver
Mens Large Diamond Cluster Double Halo Ring 10k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 10k White Gold Center Diamond Cluster Info: 9 princess cut diamonds, ~0.90 carats, G color, SI1-SI2 clarity 1st Diamond Halo Info(halo immediately aro...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 10k Gold
Vintage Men's Yellow Gold 0.20ctw Diamond Nugget Dual Ram's Head Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (5) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 0.20ctw (approx.) Material: Solid Ring: 14k Yellow Gold - Nugget: 18k ...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
14.00 carat Invisible Setting Diamond 18k White Gold Men's Plaque Ring
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Large 18k White Gold Diamond Plaque Ring Features Beveled Plaque of Invisible-Set Princess Cut Diamonds Dimensions of Plaque = 18 mm Long Center Section = 15 mm Wide, Wing Sections =...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 9k Yellow Gold Men's Wedding Ring, Birmingham 1994, 8mm Band
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage English 9 karat yellow gold gent's wedding ring; an addition to our vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This impressive gentlemen's vintage...
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Men's 14k Yellow Gold 0.99ctw Diamond Nugget Texture Large Robust Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - G Color - SI1 Clarity - 0.43ct (approx.) (16) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Channel ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Twisted Ring Band Simple Gold Ring Band For Women/Men Unisex.
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Yellow Gold Twisted Ring Band Simple Gold Ring Band For Women/Men Unisex.
Gold, 14k 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.
Diamond, Jade, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Handmade Men's White Gold Gray Star Sapphire Diamond Pinky Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Star Sapphire - Oval Cabochon Cut - Burnish Set - Light Gray Color - 8.4x7.6mm - 3.3ct (approx.) (6) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Single Cut - Bezel S...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
TIFFANY & Co. Forever Platinum 6mm Lucida Wedding Band Ring 13 Men's
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Forever Platinum 6mm Lucida Wedding Band Ring 13 Men's Metal: Platinum Size: 13 Band Width: 6mm Weight: 15.0 grams Hallmark: ©TIFFANY&CO.
Platinum
Men's Retro 14k Bicolor Gold Ring with 0.56ct Rose Cut Diamond
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k bicolor gold ring set with rose diamonds. 0.56ct - G/H - SI - ring size U.S. 10.25 - EU. 20 (63) detailed description: the top of the ring is 1.8 cm wide weight 6.4 grams rin...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Men's Diamond Channel Set 14K White Gold Band Classic Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
This elegant ring is crafted in a sleek 14k white gold band. It features a central channel of classic, sparkling diamondsset in a linear pattern. The band has a smooth, polished fini...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White 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
1.70ct 14K Colombian Emerald Oval Cut Cabochon Men's Solitaire Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
A true classic, this men's 14K gold genuine 1.70 carat Colombian emerald cabochon oval solitaire ring says it all.
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mens Diamond Wedding Band Ring 18K Yellow and White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18k White and Yellow Gold Diamond Count: 42 brilliant cut Total Diamond Carat Weight: ~0.25 carats Diamond Color: G-H Diamond Clarity: VS Ring Si...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Mens Gem Quality Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring 1.70ct 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Dearborn, MI
Mens Gem Quality Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring 1.70ct 18K Yellow Gold Featuring a Genuine Natural Gem .50ct Round Ruby Center Ruby is Surrounded by 12 D-F VVS Round Brilliant Diamon...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2 Carat Diamond Cluster 14K Gold Ribbed Shank Mens Signet Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Men's signet-style ring featuring 2.00 carats of round diamonds in concentric cluster design set in 14K yellow gold with ribbed shank.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Men’s Cartier Love Classic Model 18K White Gold 5.5mm Wedding Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Cartier Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K White Gold Ring Size: 10 Width: 5.50 mm Weight: 7.06 grams Cartier Men's designer made 18K white gold comfort-fit, wedding ba...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,160Sale Price|20% Off
0.55 Carat 18K White Gold Men's Emerald Cut Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This 18k white gold handcrafted Men's band showcases a single Emerald Cut diamond on a six (6) MM wide tapered band. The band is in a polished finish. Diamond Weight: 0.55 Carat Dia...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
0.30 Carat 18K White Gold Men's Emerald Cut Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This 18k white gold handcrafted Men's band showcases a single Emerald Cut diamond on a seven (7) MM wide band. The band has a satin finish and comfort fit. Diamond Weight : 0.30 Car...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Men's Diamond Cluster Signet Ring, 0.90ct, Size 22
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This Men’s Diamond Cluster Gold Signet Ring is a bold and distinguished piece crafted entirely from 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, 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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