Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Burmese Moonstone Eternity Band Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim set spectacular Burmese moonstone cabochons into her signature 18 karat gold matte-finished bezels to create an ethereal ring with fiery blue incandescent stones.
Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian Moonstone Ruby Diamond and Enameled 14K Gold Ring
Located in Venice, CA
The centerpiece of the ring is a large moonstone cabochon with a high dome.
Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, 14k Gold, Enamel
Solid Platinum Large 10.31ctw Cabochon Moonstone w/ Diamond Sides Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Moonstone- Large Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Grayish White Color - 14.3x12.1mm (approx.) - 10.1ct (exact) (6) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Bril...
Diamond, Moonstone, Platinum
33.01 Carat Moonstone Diamond 18k Rose Gold Halo Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A contemporary cocktail ring crafted in 18k rose gold, featuring a captivating 33.01 carat moonstone with a soft white hue.
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Moonstone Cabochon Diamond 14K Yellow White Gold Ring
Located in Munich, Bavaria
In the centre of the ring head there is an intense blue moonstone cabochon in a setting with four claws that form the corners of an imaginary square.
Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold, White Gold
$5,349Sale Price|40% Off
Moonstone white gold ring Adularia Herbarium flower inspired unisex
Located in Berlin, DE
14K white gold ring with cabochon-cut natural Adularia Moonstone moonstone origin - Burma stone measurements - 0.31 х 0.59 х 0.59 in / 8 х 15 х 15 mm ring size - 7.5 US ring weight -...
Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 4.07Ct Moonstone and 5.95Ct Diamond, 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 4.07 carat moonstone and 5.95 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold cluster ring; part of our diverse collection of moonstone jewellery.
Diamond, Moonstone, White Gold
Asch Grossbardt Carved Mosaic Moonstone Twin Band Ring 14kt gold*
Located in New York, NY
Ring measures: 10mm wide Depth: 4mm current ring size: 6.5
Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,207Sale Price|40% Off
Moonstone White Gold Ring Clear Adularia Natural Burmese Gem
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
14k gold ring with natural Adularia Moonstone cabochon moonstone origin - Birma moonstone measurements - 0.31 х 0.59 х 0.59 in / 8 х 15 х 15 mm ring size - 7.5 US ring weight - 8.19 ...
Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vivianna Torun for Georg Jensen Moonstone and Gold Ring
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
A cat's eye moonstone and 18 karat gold ring, by Vivianna Torun for Georg Jensen, 1960s.
Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold
Moonstone, Sapphires, Emeralds, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fantastic ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central moonstone surrounded by four leaves of coral and, between of them, sapphires and emeralds.
Diamond, Emerald, Moonstone, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Michael Kneebone Moonstone Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Archaic Style Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
A cabochon of moonstone is featured in this archaic style ring.
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring with Moonstone & Diamonds in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
This statement ring is crafted in 18-karat white gold and features a striking 35.00-carat cabochon-cut moonstone, known for its captivating glow that shifts with the light.
Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian Moonstone 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Neoclassical Intaglio Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an elongated oval shaped moonstone cabochon measuring 24.0 x 15.0 mm Translucent colorless body with vivid blue adularescence and carved intaglio Depicting a Neoclassical w...
Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Moonstone and Diamond Ring of Platinum Topped 18k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
An elegant antique ring centered with an orthoclase moonstone, encircled by a delicate halo of rose cut diamonds, offering a soft and luminous interplay of light.
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Moonstone and Diamond Ring of Platinum Topped 18k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
An elegant antique ring centered with an orthoclase moonstone, encircled by a delicate halo of rose cut diamonds, offering a soft and luminous interplay of light.
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Platinum
$4,560Sale Price|32% Off
Natural Rainbow Moonstone Heart Ring, 2.20ct in 14k Gold, New
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 14-carat gold and features a rainbow gemst...
Rainbow Moonstone, 14k Gold
Aladdin Treasure Moonstone Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Exclusive Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Indulge in luxury with our "Timeless Treasure" 💍💎 18K Gold Exclusive Ring. 💖 Global delivery and quality assurance await from our Swiss-born brand. 18K Yellow Gold Moonstone D...
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Moonstone Platinum Vintage Carved Intaglio Women Portrait Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval shaped moonstone cabochon measuring 11.5 x 9.5 mm Translucent colorless body with vivid blue adularescence - flush set Carved with an intaglio of a woman in profile...
Moonstone, Platinum
C1980 18K Georg Jensen Curvaceous Stylized single Moonstone Snake Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
The ring is marked 750 for 18K polished gold and has an ethereal large moonstone topping the snake's head.
Moonstone, 18k Gold
$3,495Sale Price|40% Off
Moonstone Gold Ring Natural Madagascar Cabochon Fossil Grey Mens Ring Art Nouvea
Located in Berlin, DE
14K gold ring with natural Moonstone cabochon Moonstone origin - Madagascar stone measurements - 0.24 х 0.31 х 0.31 in / 6 х 8 х 8 mm stone weight - 3.30 carats ring size - 7.25 US r...
Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Ceylon Blue Moonstone Daisy Cocktail Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Take a walk on the glamorous side with this Faye Kim 18K Gold Ceylon Blue Moonstone Daisy cocktail ring. Known for its beautiful iridescence, the luminous blue flash adds to the ove...
Moonstone, 18k Gold, Gold
Victorian Moonstone & Garnet 14k Rose Gold Ring
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Super sweet Victorian ring with moonstone and red garnets. Classic three stone setting with lots of character.
Garnet, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$12,839Sale Price|40% Off
Blue Moonstone Cabochon Silver Ivy Ring Fine jewelry gift anniversary
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
Natural Moonstone Blue Adularia ring in blackened silver Moonstone origin - Tanzania Moonstone measurements - 0.47 х 0.63 in / 12 х 16 mm stone weight - 15 carats ring size - 8.5 US ...
Moonstone, Silver, Sterling Silver
Steven Battelle 5.5 Carats Rainbow Moonstone Oxidized Silver 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
The blue and gold contrasting against the black of the shank. This ring is currently sized 7. It is somewhat difficult to resize.
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold, Silver
Steven Battelle 1.6 Carats Rainbow Moonstone Sterling Silver 22K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A blue flashing 6 x8 mm rainbow moonstone cabochon is set in high-karat gold encrusted with geometrically stacked small "jawan" granulation on a simple matte-finish tapered sterling ...
Rainbow Moonstone, Moonstone, 22k Gold, Sterling Silver
7.41 carat Finest Diamond-Cut Rainbow Moonstone Solitaire Ring, Talkative 2025
By Talkative
Located in Dallas, TX
Handcrafted in Japan by acclaimed jewelry artist Shinobu Marotta of Talkative Atelier, this mesmerizing one-of-a-kind ring showcases the artist’s masterful balance of minimalism, pre...
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$528Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Solid Yellow Gold 6 Carat Oval Rainbow Moonstone Solitaire Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
6 Carat Oval Rainbow Moonstone Solitaire Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural moonstone of 6 carats.
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Piramid Cabochon Grey Moonstone in 18k White Gold ring
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Piramid Cabouchon Grey Moonstone in 18k white Gold ring Beautiful nude colour gems rings in different 5 stones with matching pendants Pink Quartz in rose gold Calcedony in white gol...
Chalcedony, Moonstone, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Snake Globe Ring Turquoise Moonstone Gold Antique Serpent
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare and wonderful antique Victorian Turquoise Moonstone Snake Ring. The snake is depicted circling the globe or an egg.
Moonstone, Turquoise, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona Moonstone White Diamond 18k White Gold Rings
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold ring centering a beautiful moonstone weighing 4.60 carats, the shoulders and the setting are set with 1.16 ca...
Moonstone, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,355Sale Price|40% Off
Moonstone Sterling Silver Ring Natural Labradorite Gemstone gift for Her
Located in Berlin, DE
Sterling silver ring with natural Labrodarite Moonstone Labradorite origin - Madagascar labrodarite measurements - 0.24 х 0.39 х 0.55 in / 6 х 10 х 14 mm ring size - 7 US ring weigh...
Labradorite, Moonstone, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 14K Gold 36.91 Carat Cabochon Moonstone, Sapphire & Pearl Cocktail Ring
Located in Flushing, NY
A dramatic vintage cocktail ring centered upon an exceptionally large oval cabochon moonstone weighing approximately 36.91 carats.
Moonstone, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Oval Moonstone Rope Motif Ring in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Elegant in its simplicity, this Moonstone Statement Ring showcases an ethereal oval moonstone framed by a sculpted Rope Motif Ring design in solid 9K yellow gold.
Moonstone, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 1.00ct Moonstone and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the Edwardian period, this cluster ring features an ethereal moonstone at its centre.
Diamond, Moonstone, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,283Sale Price|40% Off
Moonstone Silver Ring Blue Natural Gemstone Unisex Jewelry LOTR Style gift
Located in Berlin, DE
From the Crystals collection comes a sculptural unisex silver ring set with a natural emerald-cut moonstone from Sri Lanka.
Moonstone, Silver
4.00 Carat Moonstone and RBC Diamond Platinum Vintage Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely Detailed Moonstone and Diamond Platinum Vintage Solitaire Cocktail Ring.
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Goddess Moonstone Cameo Ring of 14k Gold, Circa 1890
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A mesmerizing antique ring featuring a finely carved orthoclase moonstone cameo of the Greek goddess, Eos, her features rendered with luminous translucence and mythic intensity.
Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Platinum
$1,807Sale Price|20% Off
Moonstone and Blue Topaz 14kt Yellow Gold Ring Size 7
Located in Oslo, 03
This enchanting ring features a luminous 11 mm natural moonstone at its center, admired for its soft glow and captivating adularescence.
Moonstone, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,069Sale Price|40% Off
Labradorite Moonstone Silver Ring Blue Gemstone Vintage style gift jewelry
Located in Berlin, DE
Big silver ring with natural Raw Labradorite Spectrolite gemstone origin - Madagascar gem size is 0.16 х 0.83 х 1.06 in / 4 х 21 х 27 mm ring weight - 11 grams ring size - 7.75 US
Labradorite, Moonstone, Silver
Ethereal 14K Yellow Gold Moonstone and Diamond Halo Ring, New Design
Located in jaipur, IN
We pay tax and shipping expenses. This exquisite ring features a mesmerizing pear-shaped moonstone, radiating a soft, ethereal glow with its natural iridescence.
Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold
Moonstone with Amethyst Ring set in 14K Gold White Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Moonstone 4.67 carats with Amethyst 2.97 carats Ring set in 14K White Gold Settings Width: 1.9 cm Length: 1.9 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 6.84 grams "We first opened doors in ...
Amethyst, Moonstone, 14k Gold, White Gold
$6,080Sale Price|29% Off
Michael Kneebone Peach Moonstone Pink Coral Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
A strong cat's eye and delicately colored peach moonstone is the centerpiece of this substantial cocktail ring.
Coral, White Diamond, Moonstone, Diamond, 18k Gold
Cabochon Orange Moonstone & Champagne Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Ring contains 1 round cabochon cut orange moonstone, 17.61ct.
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$11,769Sale Price|40% Off
Turquoise Gold Ring Moonstones Green Natural Gemstones gift lotr style
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
14K white gold ring with natural Turquoise and Moonstones turquoise origin - Armenia moonstones origin - Sri-Lanka turquoise measurements - 0.12 х 0.63 х 0.71 in / 3 х 16 х 18 mm tu...
Moonstone, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14.55 Carat Carved Moon Face Moonstone Solitaire Gold Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Solitaire Carved Moon Face Moonstone Vintage Solitaire Platinum Cocktail Ring.
Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Textured 18K Cabochon Moonstone Sapphire Diamond Large Cocktail Ring
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Details: • Metal: 18K yellow gold • Center Stone: Natural moonstone, high-top cabochon, approximately 16.00 carats • Accent Diamonds: Approximately 0.10 carat total weight, round ...
Diamond, Moonstone, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Moonstone Diamond Halo ring. Pear Rainbow Moonstone set with Diamonds.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1920s Size: 6 US Materials: Gold Gemstone: Moonstone Band Color: Gold Style: Victorian Amazing MOONSTONE. Pear Cabochon set into a Halo diamonds. Condition: Shows...
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Oval Moonstone Eternity Ring, Size 7
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim’s 18K Gold Moonstone Eternity Ring is a perennial favorite. Clear moonstones reveal a luminous blue sheen that contrasts beautifully with the soft matte finish of the gold.
Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Cabochon Moonstone and Sapphire Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Cabochon Moonstone and Sapphire Cocktail Ring. This gorgeous Victorian cabochon moonstone and natural sapphire cocktail ring is crafted in...
Moonstone, Green Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Intertwine Ring in 14K Gold, Moonstone & Diamonds by Anastassia Sel Jewelry
Located in Geneve, CH
Intertwine Ring in 14K Gold, Moonstone & Diamonds by Anastassia Sel Jewelry Dimensions: D 17.3 x W 10 mm.
Sapphire, Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold
Lucea New York Rainbow Moonstone and Rustic Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Lucea New York
Located in New York, NY
Rustic Collection Eye catching cabochon cut Rainbow Moonstone dome cocktail ring with rustic Diamonds set in sterling silver and 14K gold plating.
Diamond, Moonstone, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Blue Sapphire Square & Rainbow Moonstone Round Ring In 18K Yellow Gold
By Tresor Collection
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Tresor Beautiful Ring feature 2.72 total carats of Gemstone. The Ring are an ode to the luxurious yet classic beauty with sparkly gemstones and feminine hues. Their contemporary and ...
Moonstone, Blue Sapphire, Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late Victorian Moonstone Pearl Gold Twin Heart Cluster Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
A late Victorian moonstone and pearl twin heart ring, the ring comprising two interlocking hearts, each set to the centre with a moonstone to a perl border, with gold ribbow surmount...
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Moonstone, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Style Oval Shape Cabochon Moonstone Engagement 14K Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Ring Information Weight: 3.70 g. (approx. total weight) Gemstones Type: Moonstone Shape: Oval Cabochon Size: 9 x 7 mm.
Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Moonstone Solitaire Ring with Victorian Beaded Design in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A luminous Moonstone Solitaire Ring designed with timeless Victorian-inspired elegance.
Moonstone, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, Gold
18K Yellow Gold 19.67 Carat Cabochon Oval Moonstone Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Collection Art Deco Inspired Extremely Elegant Handmade Oval Cabochon Moonstone Engagement Ring. Metal- 18K Yellow Gold, .750.
Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,566Sale Price|40% Off
Moonstone Yellow Gold Ring Gem Report Round Cabochon Engagement Minimalism
Located in Berlin, DE
18K yellow gold ring with natural Adularia Moonstone round cabochon moonstone origin - Sri Lanka stone measurements - 0.12 х 0.16 х 0.16 in / 3 х 4 х 4 mm stone weight - 0.34 carats ...
Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Plated Gold Sterling Sliver Moonstone Chalcedony Ring Made in China
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Vintage Plated Gold Sterling Sliver Moonstone Chalcedony Ring made in China Size 8.5 Weighting 13.4 Natural Chalcedony and moonstones Gold plated Sterling Silver, tested and marked ...
Chalcedony, Moonstone
Diamond Moonstone Against-Evil-Eye Cocktail Ring in 18kt Gold
Located in New York, NY
A modern talisman of style and protection, this diamond and moonstone ‘Against-Evil-Eye’ cocktail ring brings together luminous beauty and symbolic meaning.
Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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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