14K Yellow Gold 7.82 CT Natural Blue Sapphire Princess-Cut Tennis Necklace
Located in Jaipur, IN
It is the blue of royal heirlooms and diplomatic gifts, of legendary engagement rings and museum-held treasures. This 14K solid yellow gold natural blue sapphire tennis necklace, cat...
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
17.53 Carat Grey Spinel Asscher Cut Myanmar Loose Gemstone
Located in Monaco, MC
The substantial carat weight ensures this gemstone will make a commanding statement in any jewelry setting, from a dramatic cocktail ring to a museum-quality pendant. The grey color...
Spinel
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
Dm 2.67 in L 2.44 in
Thomas Gentille 1970 Ovoid Convex 1 Pendant Brooch In Bronze And 18kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Group exhibition. "Ring redux: the Susan Grant Lewin Collection". 2017 Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze, Brass
$36,900
W 0.66 in L 0.7 in
29.22 Carat Bicolor Tourmaline Loose Gemstone, One-of-a-Kind Collector Stone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Design Your Dream With Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills This tourmaline is perfectly suited for a bold statement ring, a museum worthy pendant, or an heirloom bracelet.
Tourmaline, Other, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
D 0.24 in Dm 2.51 in
Thomas Gentille 1970 Geometric Linear Pendant Brooch In Bronze And 18kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Group exhibition. "Ring redux: the Susan Grant Lewin Collection". 2017 Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum.
Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
D 0.18 in Dm 3.07 in
Thomas Gentille 1970 Geometric Round Pendant Brooch 18kt Gold Patinated Bronze
Located in Miami, FL
Group exhibition. "Ring redux: the Susan Grant Lewin Collection". 2017 Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze, Copper
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
D 0.17 in Dm 3.15 in
Thomas Gentille 1970 Geometric Round Pendant Brooch In 18kt Gold Bronze & Copper
Located in Miami, FL
Group exhibition. "Ring redux: the Susan Grant Lewin Collection". 2017 Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze, Copper
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
D 0.29 in Dm 2.68 in
Thomas Gentille 1970 Geometric Inclined Fracture Pendant Brooch 18kt Gold Bronze
Located in Miami, FL
Group exhibition. "Ring redux: the Susan Grant Lewin Collection". 2017 Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
D 0.29 in Dm 3.51 in
Thomas Gentille 1970 Silver Geometric Pendant Brooch 18kt Gold Bronze And Lucite
Located in Miami, FL
Group exhibition. "Ring redux: the Susan Grant Lewin Collection". 2017 Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Bronze
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
Dm 3.51 in
Thomas Gentille 1970 Yellow Geometric Pendant Brooch 18kt Gold Bronze And Lucite
Located in Miami, FL
Group exhibition. "Ring redux: the Susan Grant Lewin Collection". 2017 Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum.
Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze, Copper
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
W 2.44 in D 0.25 in L 2.71 in
Thomas Gentille 1970 Ovoid Convex 2 Pendant Brooch In Bronze And 18kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Group exhibition. "Ring redux: the Susan Grant Lewin Collection". 2017 Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
D 0.14 in Dm 3.15 in
Thomas Gentille 1970 Geometric Round Pendant Brooch In 18kt Gold And Bronze
Located in Miami, FL
Group exhibition. "Ring redux: the Susan Grant Lewin Collection". 2017 Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
W 2.88 in D 0.39 in L 2.83 in
Thomas Gentille 1970 Geometric Tubular Pendant Brooch 18kt Gold Bronze & Copper
Located in Miami, FL
Group exhibition. "Ring redux: the Susan Grant Lewin Collection". 2017 Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze, Copper
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
W 3.25 in L 3.51 in
Thomas Gentille 1970 Geometric Triangular Pendant Brooch In 18kt Gold And Bronze
Located in Miami, FL
Group exhibition. "Ring redux: the Susan Grant Lewin Collection". 2017 Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
$7,000
W 2.85 in D 0.35 in Dm 2.85 in L 2.85 in
Thomas Gentille 1970 Graffiti Wood Brooch In 18Kt Gold Ebony Bronze And Copper
Located in Miami, FL
Exhibitions: 2021-2022 SCAD Museum Of Art. Group exhibition. "Ring redux: the Susan Grant Lewin Collection". 2017 Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze, Copper
$7,000
W 2.85 in D 0.55 in Dm 2.85 in L 2.85 in
Thomas Gentille 1970 Geometric Round Brooch in 18kt Gold Frosted Lucite Bronze
Located in Miami, FL
Exhibitions: 2021-2022 SCAD Museum Of Art. Group exhibition. "Ring redux: the Susan Grant Lewin Collection". 2017 Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze, Copper
Thomas Gentille 1970 Sculptural Bangle Bracelet in Brass and Ebony Wood
Located in Miami, FL
Group exhibition. "Ring redux: the Susan Grant Lewin Collection". 2017 Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum.
Brass
$5,960Sale Price|20% Off
W 2.16 in D 1.26 in L 11.55 in
Thomas Gentille 1970 Sculptural Hair Pin in Polychrome Sterling and Ebony Wood
Located in Miami, FL
Group exhibition. "Ring redux: the Susan Grant Lewin Collection". 2017 Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum.
Sterling Silver, Enamel
$9,800
W 2 in D 2.75 in Dm 7.85 in L 4 in
Thomas Gentille 1970 Crackled Eggshells Pendant Bangle Bracelet in Carved Wood
Located in Miami, FL
Group exhibition. "Ring redux: the Susan Grant Lewin Collection". 2017 Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum.
$7,000
W 2 in L 3.37 in
Thomas Gentille 1970 Geometric Red Lucite Brooch In 18kt Gold Bronze And Copper
Located in Miami, FL
Exhibitions: 2021-2022 SCAD Museum Of Art. Group exhibition. "Ring redux: the Susan Grant Lewin Collection". 2017 Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze, Copper
$12,950
W 5.75 in D 5.52 in Dm 7.85 in L 2.55 in
Thomas Gentille 1970 Crackled Egg Shells Bangle Bracelet In Carved Wood
Located in Miami, FL
Exhibitions: 2021-2022 SCAD Museum Of Art. Group exhibition. "Ring redux: the Susan Grant Lewin Collection". 2017 Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum.
An 18th century gold gimmel ring
Located in London, GB
An early example dated to 1350 can be found in the Victoria and Albert Museum. This charming ring would make an unusual and original engagement ring.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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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