$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
Ladies or Mens Diamond Ring Band 14K White Gold 1.05 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Ladies or Mens Diamond Ring Band 14K White Gold 1.05 TDW This vintage ring is made in solid 14K White Gold.
Diamond, White Gold
Round Cut Diamond Men's Wedding Band Ring 10k White Gold 0.36 Cttw
Located in New York, NY
The Dimensions of the Ring is Mens: 10 (Can be resized). Top of the ring width: 8.3mm.
Diamond, White Gold
Large Vintage Sterling Silver, Onyx Cabochon, & Diamond Men's Signet Style Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage silver, onyx, and diamond ring. In sterling silver. With a bezel-set onyx cabochon head mounted with a bezel-set diamond to its center. With a thick, tapered shank ...
Diamond, Onyx, Sterling Silver
Men's Titanium 18 Karat Rose Gold Round Black Diamond Signet Ring
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
Titanium signet ring is from our Men's Collection. This masculine ring is made of 49 natural black round diamonds in total of 0.49 Carat with a 18K rose gold detail on the band.
Diamond, Black Diamond, Rose Gold, Titanium
Men's Two Tone Brush and Polish Texture Ring, Flush Baguette Row, 0.09ctw
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is a unique two tone 14 karat men's band. The center band is a brushed-finished 14 karat white gold signet style ring with two high polish 14 karat yellow gold bands surrounding...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Men's Titanium 18 Karat Rose Gold Round Black Diamond Band Ring
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
Titanium band ring is from our Men's Collection. This masculine ring is made of 10 natural black round diamonds in total of 0.1 Carat placed along the band with 18K rose gold detail.
Diamond, Black Diamond, Rose Gold, Titanium
Men's Titanium 18 Karat Rose Gold Round Black Diamond Signet Ring
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
Titanium signet ring is from our Men's Collection. This masculine ring is made of 16 natural black round diamonds in total of 0.16 Carat placed on 18K rose gold detail.
Diamond, Black Diamond, Titanium, Rose Gold
Mens Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring 3.00ct 18K Yellow Gold Custom Designer Quality
Located in Dearborn, MI
Mens Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring 3.00ct 18K Yellow Gold Custom Designer Gem Quality Striking Designer-Quality Men’s Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring Crafted in 18K Yellow Gold and St...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Men's 14K Gold Signet Ring with 2.19ct Oval Malachite, East-West Style
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handcrafted in 14k solid gold, this signet ring for men features an oval flat-cut cabochon malachite, placed east-west on a sculpted shank.
Malachite, 14k Gold, Gold
1.54 CTW Emerald-Cut Lapis Lazuli Men's Signet Ring in Sterling Silver
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: Expertly handcrafted in silver. This men's signet ring highlights an emerald-cut flat cut cabochon lapis lazuli, set east-west on a sculpted shank with beveled e...
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
Princess Cut Mens Diamond Wedding Band Ring 10k White Gold 0.40 Cttw
Located in New York, NY
Men's diamond wedding band ring crafted in 10k white gold.
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Mens Two Toned 5 Round Brilliant Diamond Ring in 14k
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 7.75 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 1.9 Grams Gemstone Specifications: 1 Diamond Diam...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Men’s Tiffany & Co. The Charles Tiffany Setting Platinum Satin Finish Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Tiffany & Co. Gender: Men's Metal Type: 950 Platinum Ring Size: 8.5 Width: 5.00 mm Weight: 13.44 grams Tiffany & Co.
Platinum
Mens Two Toned 5 Round Brilliant Diamond Ring in 14k
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow and White Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 9.5 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 8.1 Grams Gemstone Specifications: 5 Diam...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,103Sale Price|55% Off
Turquoise Ring Gold Sleeping Beauty St Valentine's Gift Mens Jewelry
Located in Berlin, DE
Turquoise 14k yellow gold ring turquoise origin - Kazakhstan gemstone measurements - 0.12 х 0.63 х 0.71 in / 3 х 16 х 18 mm weight of the stone - 6.40 carats weight of the ring - 5....
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$480Sale Price|20% Off
David Yurman Men's Exotic Stone Ring with Pietersite in Black Titanium
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
Brand David Yurman From streamline collection Metal type: Titanium Ring Size: 8.75 Stone dimension: 16.5mm X 17mm Base of shank: width 7.8mm Ring weight 18.4g.
Titanium
$480Sale Price|20% Off
David Yurman Men's Exotic Stone Ring with Pietersite in Black Titanium
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
Brand David Yurman From streamline collection Metal type: Titanium Ring Size: 7.75 Stone dimension: 16.5mm X 17mm Base of shank: width 8.3mm Ring weight 18g.
Titanium
$500Sale Price|20% Off
David Yurman Men's Exotic Stone Ring with Pietersite in Black Titanium
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
Brand David Yurman From streamline collection Metal type: Titanium Ring Size: 7.75 Front Thickness 20mm Stone dimension: 16.5mm X 17mm Base of shank: width 8.2 mm Ring weight 18...
Titanium
$480Sale Price|20% Off
David Yurman Men's Exotic Stone Ring with Pietersite in Black Titanium
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
Brand David Yurman From streamline collection Metal type: Titanium Ring Size: 8.75 Front Thickness 20mm Stone dimension: 16.5mm X 17mm Base of shank: width 7.9mm Ring weight 18....
Titanium
Men's Modern Black Jade and Diamond Ring - 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Oval shape cabochon black jade ring, prong set in 18k yellow gold. The Jade measures approximately 15.29 mm x 12.28 mm x 7.20 mm. The ring has a total of 7 round brilliant diamonds, ...
Diamond, Jade, Black Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mens 1 Carat 5 Diamond Band Ring 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k White Gold Diamond Count: 5 brilliant cut Diamond Carat Weight: ~1.00 carats Diamond Color: G Diamond Clarity: SI2 Ring Size: 11 (resizable) T...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Custom Made 14k White Gold Men's Square Ring with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Custom Made Ring Material: 14k White Gold Conditon: Mint Dimaonds: 2.70ctw Clarity: VS Color: G Dimension: This Ring Resizable Ring size: 7.5 Width: 10.6mm Shank Width: 7.5mm Shank...
Diamond, White Gold
TIFFANY & Co. Forever Platinum 4.5mm Lucida Wedding Band Ring 11.5 Men's
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Forever Platinum 4.5mm Lucida Wedding Band Ring 11.5 Men's Metal: Platinum Size: 11.5 Band Width: 4.5mm Weight: 9.10 grams Hallmark: ©TIFFANY & CO.
Platinum
Mens Diamond Ring 14K Gold Band Old Mine .93TDW Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This amazing vintage ring for a gentleman is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow Gold and White Gold for the top and set with white and fiery Old mine cut diamonds. Nine diamonds (.2...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Men's 14K Gold Signet Ring with 6.26ct Round Tiger's Eye by Angara
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handcrafted in 14k solid gold, this men's signet ring features a round domed cabochon tiger's eye, bezel-set on a sculpted shank.
Tiger's Eye, 14k Gold, Gold
Men's Signet Ring in 925 Sterling Silver with 6.37ct Oval Black Onyx
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description:Refined with a bold edge. This men's signet ring in silver is handcrafted with an oval domed cabochon black onyx, bezel-set on a sculpted shank.
Onyx, Sterling Silver
4.37ct Australian Blue Sapphire Cabochon Men’s Signet Ring 14k Gold Belcher Set
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A stunning men’s signet ring featuring a luminous natural Australian dark blue sapphire, cut in an oval cabochon shape.
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Share KONSTANTINO 925 Sterling Silver Sectioned Men's Band Ring Size 10
By Konstantino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
100% Authentic, 100% Customer Satisfaction Top: 11 mm Band Width: 11 mm Metal: 925 Sterling Silver Size: 10 Hallmarks: Konstantino Total Weight: 15.2 Grams Stone: None Condition: Ne...
Sterling Silver
GIA 3.33 Carat Cabochon Chrysoberyl Cats Eye Diamond Men's Platinum Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's Milk and Honey round mens chrysoberyl cats eye platinum ring circa 1950.
Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Men's White Gold Star Sapphire Baguette Diamond Low Profile Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Star Sapphire - Oval Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Blue Color - 13.8x10.6mm - 13ct (approx.) (2) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Tapered Baguette Cut - Burn...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
Mens Diamond Ring 14K Gold Band Joe Rodeo Cluster 2.01 TDW
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Mens Diamond Ring 14K Gold Band Joe Rodeo Cluster 2.01 TDW This authentic Joe Rodeo Ring is finely crafted in solid 14K White gold and set with white and fiery diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
David Yurman Black Diamond Sterling Silver Men's Armory Collection Band Ring
By David Yurman
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A bold and refined creation by David Yurman, this men’s Armory Collection ring is crafted in sterling silver with a striking, textured design reminiscent of sculpted armor.
Black Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Yellow Gold Art Deco Men's Signet Ring - 14k Vintage Engravable
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 12 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $60 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s - 1930s Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k Rose Gold Style: Signet Features: Engravable...
14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified .93 Carat Natural Diamond Ring Mens Deco Prime 14 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
GIA certified .93 carat men's diamond ring Report number [phone removed by eBay] to accompany.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Victorian c1860's Compartment (Poison) Intaglio Seal 9K Gold Men's Signet Ring
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Fascinating poison rings conceal a small compartment beneath its bezel, revealed by a hinged lid. Its evocative name conjures tales of courtly intrigue, in which a hidden dose of...
Other, 9k Gold
Mens 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Ring Pink Red Sapphire Invisible setting
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Men's Invisible Sapphire Ring Unique Quality ! New, never used.
Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VERRAGIO Platinum In Gauge Men's Wedding Band Ring size 10.75 RU7005
By Verragio
Located in San Diego, CA
VERRAGIO Style: In-Gauge Men's Band Ring Ref. number: RU-7005 Metal: Platinum Width: 6.76 MM Materials: Platinum with Black Enamel Filler Hallmark: " VERRAGIO PLATINUM " Includ...
Platinum, Enamel
Men’s Retired Gucci 18K White Gold 0.99ctw Diamond Eternity Spinning Band Ring
By Gucci
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Gucci Gender: Men's Metal Type: 18K White Gold Ring Size: 10 Width: 7.40 mm Weight: 10.46 grams GUCCI Men's designer made rhodium plated 18K white gold comfort-fit, diam...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Men's 18k Gold 0.72ct Diamond Hand Engraved Etched Solitaire Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Stock Number: MK-38073620-PAR Antique Men's Diamond Solitaire Ring. Hand Engraved Floral & Wheat Patterns.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Alexander the Great Men's Platinum Ring with Natural Blue Diamonds & Agate Cameo
Located in London, GB
Alexandria’s Alexander the Great signet ring pairs solid platinum with natural blue diamonds and three individually hand-carved agate cameos. The central white agate carving present...
Agate, Blue Diamond, Diamond, Metal, Platinum
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Men's Band Ring, Size 10.5, Circa 1980s
Located in Upland, CA
About This Ring: A substantial vintage gold band graced with fine milgrain detailing on both edges. Built by Benchmark to last through the years, this piece embodies enduring craftsm...
Yellow Gold
Pave Diamond Men's Wedding Ring 14k Gold SI Quality Diamond G-H Color Fine Ring.
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond Men's Wedding Ring 14k Gold SI Quality Diamond G-H Color Fine Ring.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Mens Diamond Ring 14K Gold Band .75ct Old Mine Solitaire Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Mens Diamond Ring 14K Gold Band .75ct Old Mine Solitaire Vintage This amazing vintage ring is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow Gold and set with a solitaire Old Mine cut diamond.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sterling Silver Black Diamond Ring, 925 Princess Cut 1.00ct Men's
Located in Greensboro, NC
This ring is a size 9 - 9 1/4, but it can be re-sized up or down 1 size for a $25 fee. Once a ring is re-sized, we guarantee the work but we are unable to offer a refund on the sizin...
Black Diamond, Sterling Silver
Vintage Men's 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Mercedes Benz Logo Signet Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (19) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 0.28ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold - Stamped 14k Total...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman's Men's Sterling Silver Black Onyx Signet Ring Size 13 #24159
By David Yurman
Located in Washington Depot, CT
David Yurman's Men's Sterling Silver Black Onyx Signet Ring This bold sterling silver signet ring features a smooth rectangular black onyx cabochon in a bezel setting with a wide s...
Onyx, Sterling Silver
Vintage Men’s 3-Stone 1.50 Carat Diamonds Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Men’s 3-Stone 1.50 Carat Diamonds Ring. Center diamond weights approx 0.80ct by formula with sides weighting approx 0.35ct each fit a total of 1.50tcw natural diamonds H/SI T...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Khan's Dominion Men's 18k Yellow & White Gold Ring with 9.3ct Siberian Jade
Located in London, GB
An 18ct yellow gold signet ring for men, hand-finished in London and hallmarked at Goldsmiths' Hall.
Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Men's .925 Sterling Silver 1/2 Cttw Multi-Diamond Hexagon Frame Ring
Located in New York, NY
Discover a symbol of elegance and masculinity with this captivating .925 sterling silver ring, rhodium-plated to enhance its sophisticated luster. The unique hexagonal frame is metic...
Diamond, White Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Men's .925 Sterling Silver 1/2 Cttw Multi-Diamond Hexagon Frame Ring
Located in New York, NY
Discover a symbol of elegance and masculinity with this captivating .925 sterling silver ring, rhodium-plated to enhance its sophisticated luster. The unique hexagonal frame is metic...
White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
Men's .925 Sterling Silver 1/2 Cttw Multi-Diamond Hexagon Frame Ring
Located in New York, NY
Discover a symbol of elegance and masculinity with this captivating .925 sterling silver ring, rhodium-plated to enhance its sophisticated luster. The unique hexagonal frame is metic...
White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
Vintage Men’s 22k Gold American Eagle 1/10oz Coin Ring 14k
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Men’s 22k American Eagle 1/10oz Coin Ring 14k Gold.
14k Gold, 22k Gold
USA Flag Ruby Sapphire Diamond Pave 14K Gold Men Signet Statement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
14K yellow gold men's statement signet ring features the American flag rendered in pave-set round rubies, blue sapphires, and diamonds across a 23x18mm rectangular face, with a galle...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alexander the Great Men's 18k Yellow Gold Ring with Emeralds & Agate Carvings
Located in London, GB
Alexander the Great men's signet ring in solid 18K yellow gold, set with 48 natural emeralds totalling approximately 0.5 carats and three hand-carved agate cameos depicting Alexander...
Agate, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Roman Malakov 15.05 Carats Octagonal Shape Black Diamond Men's Cocktail Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A dashing men's cocktail ring, featuring an octagonal shape black diamond weighing 15.05 carats, bezel-set in 14K rose gold.
Black Diamond, Rose Gold
Men's 18K Yellow Gold Fancy Color Diamond Open Ring, 1.96ct
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow Gold Fancy color Diamond: 1.96ct total weight All diamonds are G-H/SI stones
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Men’s 4.50 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Men’s 4.50 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond Ring. Very impressive ring with makers mark Diamond with the letter C inside.
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage Men’s Textured Gold 0.28tcw Diamond Cluster Signet Ring 14k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
A vintage diamond cluster signet ring crafted in solid 14K gold, featuring seven bright single-cut diamonds set in a classic floral cluster formation. The stones are arranged in a ra...
Diamond, 14k 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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