Mexican Fire Opal Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A lovely warm ring featuring a fine fire opal weighing 6.80 carats. It has a rich red-orange color along with excellent play-of-color as flashes of red, orange, yellow and green danc...
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold
14K Yellow Gold Ladies Ring with 2.5 Peso Mexican Coin, Size 7.5
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This distinctive ladies' ring is crafted in solid 18 karat gold and features an authentic 2.5 peso Mexican coin as its centerpiece.
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
900 Dos Pesos Mexican Coin Gents Ring in 14 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
This bold and distinctive gents ring is crafted from solid 14 carat yellow gold and showcases an authentic 90% pure (21.6 carats) Dos Pesos Mexican gold coin, elegantly rub-over set ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Mexican Fire Opal & Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A captivating vintage ring crafted in 18K white gold, centered with a glowing 3.55-carat Mexican fire opal.
Fire Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Dos Pesos Mexican Coin Ring, Art Deco, Size 5.75
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This distinctive ring features an authentic Dos Pesos Mexican coin, beautifully set in a handcrafted 14K yellow gold mounting.
Yellow Gold
Mexican Opal Boulder Opal Ring 22k 18k 14k Gold
By Jennifer Kalled
Located in Wolfeboro, NH
Mexican opal Boulder opal Ring 22k 18k 14k gold Size 8.25 Can be resized
Opal, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
Escapo Ring in 24K Gold-Plated Bronze, Contemporary Design, Mexico by xMartaja
Located in Geneve, CH
Escapo Ring in 24K Gold-Plated Bronze by xMartaja Dimensions: D 4,5 x W 2,3 x H 3,5 cm. Materials: 24K gold-plated bronze. Available in different finishes and materials. Prices may...
24k Gold, Gold Plate, Bronze
18K Yellow Gold Mexican Fire Opal Diamond Swirl Ring
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Beauty of Swirls - Mexican Fire Opal Diamond Engagement Wedding Ring 18K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Mexican Dos Pesos Coin Ring, Art Deco Style, Size 9.75
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This unique men’s ring features an authentic Mexican Dos Pesos gold coin, securely bezel-set in a bold and timeless design.
14k Gold
$8,500 / item
Mexican Fire Opal 14 Karat Gold Diamond Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 14 karat gold. This beautiful ring is hand set in 5.93 carats fire opal and 1.12 carats of sparkling diamonds. This Fire Opal ring has been sold, but we would be happy to s...
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Fire Opal Yellow Gold Ring Mexican Gemstone Jewelry Red
Located in Berlin, DE
14K yellow gold with natural Fire Opal opal origin - Mexico opal measurements - 0.12 x 0.24 x 0.31 in / 3 x 6 x 8 mm opal weight - 0.7 carats ring size - 6.25 US ring weight - 4.35...
Opal, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Freeform Mexican Fire Opal 18K Gold Open End Ring R6807
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Freeform Mexican Fire Opal 18K Gold Open End Ring Organic Fluid Molten Style Matte Finish R6807 ♥ The face of the ring measures 6.9mm in length (North South) direction, 9.8mm in wi...
Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold
Mexican Fire Opal Organic Branch Ring 14K Gold R6728
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Mexican Fire Opal Organic Branch Ring 14K Gold ♥ The face of the ring measures 21.5mm in width (East West direction), 17.3mm in length (North South direction), and sits 8.8mm tall ...
Opal, Fire Opal, 14k Gold
18K Gold Mexican Fire Opal Ring – Australian Opal & Diamond Accent
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
The Precious - Deep Red Sugar-Loaf Cut Mexican Fire Opal & Australian Opal Diamond Engagement Wedding Ring 18K Yellow Gold.
Fire Opal, Black Opal, Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Mexican Fire Opal Amethyst Engagement Halo Ring 14K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Mexican Fire Opal Amethyst Engagement Halo Ring 14K Yellow Gold.
Opal, Amethyst, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Garavelli 18 Karat Yellow Gold Mexican Fire Opal Giotto Ring
By Garavelli
Located in Valenza, IT
Garavelli 18 Karat Yellow Gold Mexican Fire Opal Giotto Collection Ring. Ring size 53 EU - size 6,5 USA The gold head of the ring is diameter mm 8 height mm 4 The red mexican fire...
Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mexican Fire Opal Halo Diamond Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Mexican Fire Opal Halo Diamond Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping!
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Mexican Fire Opal Cocktail Ring Orange Sapphire Halo
Located in Plantation, FL
An exceptional statement ring featuring a stunning cabochon-cut Mexican fire opal as its centerpiece, surrounded by a densely set halo of warm orange sapphires and accent diamonds.
Fire Opal, 18k Gold
Dos Pesos 1945 Coin Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Mexico Coin Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Dos Pesos coin 1945 made in 14KT yellow gold. GOLD: 14KT gold Grams:6.23 size: 8 Item#: 410-00015KFK WHAT YOU GET AT STAMPAR JEWELERS: Stampar Jewelers, located in the heart of Ju...
14k Gold
Yellow Gold Retro Orange Mexican Opal Cocktail Ring, Size 6, USA
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Yellow Gold Orange Mexican Opal Ring. The ring features a beautiful Mexican orange opal measuring 14.9 x 10.3mm.
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$10,700 / item
14.73 Carat Mexican Fire Opal 14 Karat Gold Diamond Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 14 karat gold. This beautiful ring is hand set in 14.73 carats fire opal and 1.21 carats of sparkling diamonds. This Fire Opal ring has been sold, but we would be happy to ...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
15.53 Carat Vintage Mexican Opal Diamond 18K Gold Split Shank Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Express your bold and fiery style with this 15.53 carat vintage Mexican opal ring. The vibrant center stone features a round cut and prong set on an 18K gold splint shank band.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fire Agate gold ring Rainbow Mexican Agate 9 carats gemstone unisex
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
14K gold ring with natural Fire Agate gemstone origin - Mexico gem size is 0.24 x 0.51 x 0.59 in / 6 x 13 x 15 mm agate weight - 9.15 carat ring size - 7.75 US ring weight - 8.1...
Agate, Fire Agate, Gold, 14k Gold
6 Carat Mexican Fire Opal Diamond Halo Ring 14 Karat Gold Antique Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a spectacular antique Mexican Fire Opal 20 Diamond Ring. The ring is 14 Karat White Gold.
Opal, Fire Opal, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
12.60 Carat Mexican Fire Opal Diamond Mid Century White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A grand mid-century Mexican fire opal cocktail ring. The 12.60-carat mandarin jelly opal displays an astonishing play of color and is well proportioned.
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mexican Fire Opal Tsavorite Diamond Engagement Wedding Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Mexican Fire Opal Tsavorite Diamond Engagement Wedding Ring 18K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern 18 Karat Whitel Gold Statement Ring with Mexican Fire Opal
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Elegant and sophisticated solid 18 K white Gold Ring set with a beautiful mexican Fire Opal weighinig 16.12 ct.
Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,558Sale Price|20% Off
Exquisite Mexican Fire Opal Halo Diamond Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Exquisite Mexican Fire Opal Halo Diamond Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Starry Night Mexican Fire Opal Diamond Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Starry Night Mexican Fire Opal Diamond Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Inspired Mexican Egg Fire Opal Engagement Wedding Ring 14K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Vintage Inspired Mexican Egg Fire Opal Engagement Wedding Ring 14K Yellow Gold.
Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.90 Carat Mexican Fire Opal Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The total carat weight of the ring is 4.90 Carats. The Fire Opal has its origins from Mexico and measures at 13 mm x 11 mm.
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Faceted Mexican Fire Opal Halo Diamond Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Rare Faceted Mexican Fire Opal Halo Diamond Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
18K Gold Hand Carved Mexican Fire Oral Feu Ring by Tony Malmed
Located in Venice, CA
This 18k gold hand hammered ring features a glowing Mexican fire opal in an organic shape.
Fire Opal, 18k Gold
1.27ct Red Mexican Fire Opal Halo Diamond Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Red Mexican Fire Opal Halo Diamond Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
The Sunshine - Mexican Fire Opal Halo Diamond Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
The Sunshine - Mexican Fire Opal Halo Diamond Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
4 Carat Mexican Fire Opal Ruby Ring 14 Karat Gold Art Deco Retro Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a spectacular antique Retro - Art Deco Four Carat Mexican Fire Opal and Ruby Ring. The ring is 14 Karat Gold.
Opal, Fire Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Fire Opal Yellow Gold Ring Mexican Gemstone Elegant Jewelry Minimalism Red Magic
Located in Berlin, DE
14K yellow gold with natural Fire Opal opal origin - Mexico opal measurements - 0.12 x 0.24 x 0.31 in / 3 x 6 x 8 mm opal weight - 0.7 carats ring size - 6.25 US ring weight - 4.35...
Opal, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fine Mexican Crystal Opal 22k Gold One-of-a-Kind Ring, Devta Doolan 2024
By Devta Doolan
Located in Dallas, TX
This exceptional Mexican crystal opal ring is a luminous expression of artistry and rarity, handcrafted by master jeweler Devta Doolan.
Opal, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,640Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified 1.36 Carat México Fire Opal & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Introducing a stunning piece of jewelry that showcases the undeniable beauty of the rare round-shaped IGI Certified 1.36 Carat México Opal in an intense orange color. This exquisite ...
Diamond, Fire Opal, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
$9,272Sale Price|20% Off
Oval Opal Mexican Fire Opal Sapphire Diamond Round 18 Karat Gold Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
At the heart of this stunning ring lies a splendid Opal, carefully selected for its substantial size and captivating play of colors. With a weight of 9.47 carats, this opal displays ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Fire Opal, Yellow Sapphire, Gold...
Gin & Grace 14K Yellow Gold Mexican Fire Opal Ring with Diamonds for women
Located in New York, NY
Decorate yourself in elegance with this Ring is crafted from 14-karat Yellow Gold by Gin & Grace. This Ring is made up of 7.0 fire opal round-cut (1 pcs) 0.97 and Round-cut Diamond (...
Diamond, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gin & Grace 14K Yellow Gold Mexican Fire Opal Ring with Diamonds for women
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and vivid oval-cut Gin & Grace Natural maxi can fire opal is the focal point of this dazzling ring. Exquisitely crafted from 14-karat yellow gold, this gorgeous ring is h...
Diamond, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Two Tone Gold Tsavorite and Mexican Opal Band Ring by Patrick Irla
Located in Troy, MI
He hand makes his pieces through lost wax casting in his studio from start to finish with attention to detail. This beautiful band ring combines 18 karat yellow & white gold with bea...
Opal, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
10k Gold ring with a 10k Mexico 1866-1867 Maximiliano Y Carlota Emperado token
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage Size: 5 1/2 US Materials: Gold Gemstone: Garnet Gem Color: Colorless Style: Minimalist Very unique Ring.
10k Gold
White Gold Mexican Fire Opal Cocktail Solitaire Ring - 14k Cab 2.63ct Sz 3 1/2
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 3 1/2 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Mexican Fire Opal Carat(s): 2.63ct Cut: Marquise Cabochon Color: Orange Stone Note: some crazing Total Carats:...
Opal, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Mexican Fire Opal with Tsavorite Garnet Ring, Carrot Ring
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Mexican fire opal paired with Tsavorite garnet in 14k gold Metal Type: 14 Karat solid yellow gold Stone size: 4mm x 6mm Fire opal Side stones: 2mm Tsavorite garnet LEAD TIME: Made t...
Garnet, Opal, Tsavorite, Fire Opal, Gold
14k Gold Textured Coral Reef Motif Ring with Mexican Fire Opal & Mother of Pearl
Located in Miami, FL
Magnificence in opals, this ring boasts 3 fiery orange tone cabochon cut Mexican opals and a lavender tone mother of pearl. A stunning masterpiece ring with a deep sea coral reef mot...
Opal, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Natural Mexican Fire Opal and Rose Cut Diamond Flower Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This beautiful antique Victorian ring features a natural Mexican fire opal measuring approximately 1.00 carat, surrounded by a halo of twelve rose cut diamonds totaling approximately...
Diamond, Fire Opal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Fiery Mexican Fire Opal Surrounded by Diamonds & Tsavorites in 18K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Fiery Mexican Fire Opal Surrounded by Diamonds & Tsavorites in 18K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Stacking Textured Band Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
By ZacBe
Located in Tulum Beach, QR
A timeless symbol of life's cherished moments, this Made to Order Textured Band Ring elegantly combines the enchantment of 14k yellow solid gold with intricate beveled textures, prod...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$980 / item
Libertad Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
By ZacBe
Located in Tulum Beach, QR
The Libertad Ring is a celebration of freedom, artfully blending ancient feel with a contemporary design. Crafted from 14k yellow gold, this delicate yet empowering piece showcases d...
Citrine, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,100 / item
Greca Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
By ZacBe
Located in Tulum Beach, QR
Embodying the essence of ancient relics and modern design, the Greca Ring is a reinterpretation of decorative motifs inspired by Ancient Mayans. This piece is crafted from 14k yellow...
Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 0.50 Carat Diamonds Wide Band Ring 14k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 0.50 Carat Diamonds Wide Band Ring 14k Gold. The ring measures 10.30 mm in height and is a size 8 the ring weighs 3.6 g and made in 14 karat solid gold and is made in Mexico.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Témpano Adjustable Ring in 24K Gold-Plated Bronze by xMartaja
Located in Geneve, CH
Témpano Adjustable Ring in 24K Gold-Plated Bronze by xMartaja Dimensions: D 2 x W 3 x H 2,2 cm. Materials: 24K gold-plated bronze. Available in different finishes and materials. Pr...
24k Gold, Gold Plate, Bronze
Escapo Adjustable Ring in 24K Gold-Plated Bronze by xMartaja
Located in Geneve, CH
Escapo Adjustable Ring in 24K Gold-Plated Bronze by xMartaja Dimensions: D 1,3 x W 5,5 x H 2,8 cm. Materials: 24K gold-plated bronze. Available in different finishes and materials....
24k Gold, Gold Plate, Bronze
14K Yellow Gold Floating Citrine Ring, 15.5 x 8mm Citrine, Size 6.5
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This elegant ladies' ring is crafted in solid 14 karat yellow gold and features a striking light citrine gemstone measuring approximately 15.5 mm x 8 mm. The elongated citrine is sho...
Citrine, Yellow Gold
Vintage 22K 1945 Dos Pesos Coin in 14K Tri-Color Gold Frame Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage 22K 1945 Dos Pesos Coin in 14K Tri-Color Gold Frame Ring This striking vintage ring features a 1945 Mexican Peso coin crafted in 22K yellow gold, elegantly set at the center.
14k Gold, 22k 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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