Vintage Coral, Diamond and Onyx Ring in 18K Gold, Circa 1970, 1.2Ct
Located in Miami, FL
A dramatic and sophisticated Italian cocktail ring from the 1970s, crafted in rich 18K yellow gold and showcasing a bold combination of red coral, black onyx, and brilliant-cut diamo...
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ella Gafter 18k White Gold Tiger Ring, 2.48ct Diamond & Onyx, Italy
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This tiger ring carries 2.48 carats of round diamonds of top quality (F/VVS) set en pavé in artful fashion. The crown is custom cut black onyx, lending the jewel a distinctive art dé...
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
DILHAN 18k Recycled Gold SU Wave Ring Large with Black Onyx Matte
By DILHAN
Located in London, GB
A larger and bolder iteration of the SU WAVE ring, in which voluptuous shape and volume state the themes of rebirth and renewal. A carved single stone incorporated in a radiant gold ...
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Onyx Art Deco Cocktail Solitaire Ring - 18k Vintage Filigree Milgrain
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $30 Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s - 1930s Metal Content: 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Onyx Color: Black Sty...
Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Aquamarine Sapphire Onyx Diamond Art Deco Style Scalloped Engagement Ring in 18K
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K White Gold Total weight: 6.83 g.
Diamond, Aquamarine, Onyx, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage Ring Black Onyx Diamonds solid 18K Yellow Gold Ø US7.5 / 2gr
Located in SE
Swedish customs hallmarks ,18 K, logo of maker. Onyx : 7.75 mm x 5.75 mm x 2 mm deep / ca. 1.25 ct .
Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Set in 18K Gold, natural Zambian Emerald, Black Onyx & Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Art Deco style, Emerald & Black Onyx Cocktail Engagement Ring set in 18K Yellow Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$420Sale Price / item|20% Off
Modern 18k Solid Yellow Gold Green Onyx Minimalist Everyday Ring for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Modern Green Onyx Minimalist Everyday Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural green onyx of 0.89 carats.
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sophia D Marquise Diamond and Onyx Statement Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 18K yellow gold, this ring features a 1.10 carat natural marquise-cut diamond set within a sculptural onyx surround.
Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold
Emerald & Ruby Onyx Vintage Inspired Art Deco Style 18K White Gold Ring
Located in Tysons, VA
The Emerald, Ruby, and Onyx Art Deco Style Cocktail Ring showcases a striking emerald at the center, flanked by vibrant rubies that are further accented by sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Estate 18K London Topaz Pave Diamond Carved Onyx Deco Cocktail Ring 10.60ctw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An absolutely gorgeous cocktail ring crafted in 18K white gold in a very Art Deco style.
Diamond, Onyx, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Signet Cameo Ring 5ct Banded Onyx solid 18K Gold Ø6US /3.2gr
Located in SE
Antique Unisex signet ring dating to ca. XIX -early XX cent. Solid 18K Yellow Gold with fine cameo on banded Red Onyx depicting young Greek or Roman Woman wearing diadem.
Onyx, 18k Gold
Oval Pink Kunzite Green Prasiolite Onyx & White Diamond 18K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.30x2.30x2.80cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "106 White Diamonds 1.37 CT 1 MXKU 7.00 CT 16 Onyx 2.97 CT 1 MXPR 5.37 CT 18KR 11.39 GM (WEIT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diam...
White Diamond, Kunzite, Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Men Signet Ring Banded Red Onyx solid 18K Gold ØUS12.25 / 11.5gr
Located in SE
ϟignet Ring - adorned with bezel set polished Red plate of banded Red Onyx stone 15 mm x 12 mm x 4.3 mm with open back / ca 9 ct.
Onyx, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring with Onyx 0.29 Carat Round Diamonds Size 6.75
Located in New York, NY
Detailed Description: 18K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring with 0.29 Carat Diamond, Size 6.75 DESCRIPTION: Elevate your style with this vintage cocktail ring crafted in 18K yellow gold. The...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Yellow Gold, Zambian Emerald, Black Onyx & Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Art Deco style, Emerald & Black Onyx Engagement Ring set in 18K Yellow Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman 18k Wheaton Ring Faceted Black Onyx Diamonds Yellow Gold
By David Yurman
Located in Perry, FL
Authentic Designer David Yurman 18K Wheaton Ring with Stately Black Onyx Stone and Brilliant Fiery Round Diamonds Flanking Each Side.
Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold
Onyx and Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Ring in 18kt yellow gold set with one onyx Size 57
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Onyx and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Onyx and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 0.50 carat. Circa 1960s Size 6
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
MODERNIST 18K White Gold Diamond, Pink Sapphire and Onyx Floral Bombe Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Masterfully crafted in 18K white gold, the ring features a voluminous Bombe dome entirely encrusted with approximately 5.00 carats of brilliant white diamonds (E-F Color, VS1-SI1 Cla...
Diamond, Onyx, Pink Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Signet Men Ring 5.5ct. natural Onyx solid 18K Gold ØUS9.75 / 3.5 gr.
Located in SE
ϟiignet Ring for Men in solid 18K Yellow Gold decorated with natural black Onyx stone stone rectangular cut and polished 14 x 12 mm x 2 mm deep/ about 5.5 ct .
Onyx, 18k Gold
RIng with onyx and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.50ct 13.4 grams 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold men's ring set with onyx and a brilliant-cut diamond entourage of up to 0.50 ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size US 8 - EU 18 (57) Detailed description: The top of the ring...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Art Deco 18K White Gold Natural Diamond Onyx Cocktail Ring, Circa 1930
Located in Marcianise, IT
Step into the timeless elegance of the Art Deco era with this captivating 18K white gold ring, meticulously crafted to evoke the glamour of a bygone age.
Onyx, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Onyx & Ruby Two Finger Ring with Diamonds Made in 18k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18k:6.38g, Diamond:3.44ct, Silver:7.96gm, Ruby:0.90ct, Onyx:1.85ct Size: 26X17X49MM"
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Set in 18K Rose Gold, Kunzite, Black Onyx & Diamonds Art Deco Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Art Deco style, Kunzite & Black Onyx Engagement Ring set in 18K Rose Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Kunzite, Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
White Onyx Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A simple yet stylish ring featuring a 13.10 carat rose-cut white onyx.
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Large 18K Yellow Gold, Fluted Black Onyx and Diamond Knot Style Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This tailored Late-20th Century, ladies 18K yellow gold cocktail ring is designed as a large and striking knot.
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rossella Ugolini 18K Gold 0.30 Carats Canary Diamonds Onyx Bold Cocktail Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini 18K Yellow Gold 0.30 Carats Canary Diamonds Sugarloaf Cabochon Onyx Bold Cocktail Ring Made in Italy.
Diamond, Onyx, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yello...
4.36 Carat Chrysophase (Jade Look Alike ) & Onyx Art Deco 18K Ring With Diamond
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
Step back into the glamorous era of Art Deco with this striking 4.36-carat Chrysoprase and Onyx ring, set in 18K gold and accented with dazzling diamonds.
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Vintage 18K White Gold Round Cabochon Black Onyx Diamond Dual Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This magnificent vintage cocktail ring is crafted in solid 18k white gold and features a large black onyx solitaire with very fine diamond accents throughout.
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Signet Ring, Cushion Shape, 18k Yellow Gold, Onyx with Engraving, 11.9*10.3 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Cushion Signet Ring, 18K Yellow Gold, Onyx 11.9 x 10.3 mm with heraldic Engraving About the creator Victor Mayer Victor Mayer is internationally renowned for elegant ti...
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Marina B Citrine, Onyx & Diamond Ring
By Marina B
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with a center Oval cut Citrine, two Pear-Shaped citrines on the side, Onyx, and Round brilliant cit Diamonds. Signed by Marina B Size 4 1/2, resizable
Citrine, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Set in 18K Gold, Ethiopian Opal, Black Onyx & Diamonds Art Deco Dome Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Art Deco style, Opal & Black Onyx Dome Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, 18k Gold
Set in 18K Rose Gold, 5.90 carat Morganite, Black Onyx & Diamond Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Morganite & Black Onyx Engagement Ring set in 18K Rose Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Morganite, Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Belle Epoque Onyx and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Details Period: Circa 1910 (Belle Époque) Metal: Platinum-topped 18K Gold Stones & Carat Weight: Center Old Mine-Cut Diamond, approximately 1.90 carats; Black Onyx surround; Old-Cut ...
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
$23,680Sale Price|20% Off
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Coral, Onyx And Diamond Cocktail Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the exquisite allure of this David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Coral, Onyx, and Diamond Ring. The harmonious blend of vibrant coral and deep onyx creates a captivating...
Diamond, Coral, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Chantecler Black Onyx Diamond Dome Shaped Ring 18k Yellow Gold 0.50cttw Size 6.5
By Chantecler
Located in New York, NY
This is an "Estate Jewelry" made of black onyx and diamond ring crafted in 18k yellow gold with radiant summer glow.
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Pearl and Onyx Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with a Pearl and Onyx. Circa 1960s Size 5, resizable
Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold
Estate Chanel Agate, Onyx and Diamond Camelia Ring in 18K White Gold
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Estate Chanel agate, onyx, and white diamond Camelia ring handmade in 18k white gold.
Agate, Diamond, Onyx, White Gold
Antique Signet Unisex Men Cameo Zeus Ring 11ct Banded Onyx solid 18K Gold Ø8.5US
Located in SE
Antique Unisex signet Ring dating to ca. XIX -early XX cent. in solid 18K Orange (Rose toned) Gold with fine cameo on banded Red Onyx depicting Zeus (Roman Jupiter), king of the gods...
Onyx, 18k Gold
Oval Signet Ring, 18k Rose Gold, Stratified Onyx 14.5*11.0 mm with Engraving
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Reference: 51053/00/LO/03/103 Material: 18k rose gold Gemstones: stratified onyx with Engraving Engraving: Lion mane Dimensions: 14,5 x 11,0 mm Ring Size: 56 mm This jewellery with...
Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Large Oval Black Onyx Carved Intaglio Trojan Heavy Ring
By Vahe Naltchayan
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 29.32 Grams Ring Size: 6.0 (Fitted on a finger.
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,480Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, 1.92 carat Zambia Emerald, Black Onyx & Diamond Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Art - deco style & unisex, Emerald & Black Onyx Engagement Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold
Vintage Cartier Emerald and Onyx Panther Trinity Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Cartier panther trinity ring in 18k yellow, rose and white gold. This Cartier ring features an 18k yellow gold panther with emerald eyes and an onyx nose.
Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Round Blue Violet Tanzanite Diamond & Onyx Art Deco Style 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A delightful tsavorite onyx and diamond cocktail ring crafted in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Onyx, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Set in 18K white Gold, Ethiopian Opal, Black Onyx & Diamonds Dome Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Art Deco style, Opal & Black Onyx Dome Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Simply Tacori 2654 East West Marquise Shaped Black Onyx Ring in 18K White Gold
By Tacori
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
18K white gold Tacori "Simply Tacori" collection, hand engraved east west ring with diamonds totaling 0.08 carats and one marquise shaped black onyx.
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
$11,700
Onyx and Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Ring in 18kt yellow gold set with one onyx 1.03 cts and 94 diamonds 1.87 cts Size 54
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$12,090
Men's Onyx Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Men's ring in 18kt white gold set with one onyx 2.75 cts and 52 diamonds 0.43 cts Size 55
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Oval-Cut Black Onyx & Diamond Unisex Signet Ring – 18K Yellow Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
✨ Product Description: Bold, sophisticated, and effortlessly refined — this Art Deco Unisex Signet Ring combines the deep, mysterious allure of black onyx with the brilliance of natu...
Onyx, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 18K Gold Geometric Ring With Onyx, Mother of Pearl, Diamond Italy 1970's
Located in North Miami, FL
This stunning vintage Italian square 18K gold, onyx and mother of pearl ring is geometric and so courant today. it is marked 750 and is a size 7.
Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
White Onyx Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A smooth piece of white onyx sparkles on top of this modern styled ring.
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Art Deco 18K White Gold Diamond, Carved Green Onyx Scarab Amulet Ring
Located in New York, NY
Fine Art Deco period 18K white gold, diamond, carved green onyx scarab amulet ring Circa 1920 This beautiful ring features a vibrant, finely carved emerald green onyx scarab surround...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Rose Gold Onyx Brown Diamond Pink Sapphire Floral Bombe Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Sculpted in carved black onyx and framed in luxurious 18K rose gold, the ring features a fully pavé-set dome of fancy brown and white diamonds accented by vivid hot-pink natural sapp...
Brown Diamond, Onyx, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx Ring Diamond Papillon Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A feminine Van Cleef & Arpels onyx ring, made of 18k gold, featuring diamonds.
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
Giovanni Chilleri 18k Yellow Gold Inlaid Coral & Black Onyx w/ Diamond Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 9.22 Grams Size: 6.0 (Fitted on a finger.
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Old Cut GIA Diamond Green Emerald Onyx Octagonal Engagement 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
An Art-Deco design diamond emerald and onyx target ring, center diamond with an outer ring of round diamonds an inner one of French cut emeralds and onyx and finished with millgrain ...
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 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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