14K Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Initial "K" Open Bypass Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Personalize your look with a dash of modern asymmetry with this striking initial "K" bypass ring. Expertly crafted in 14K yellow gold, this contemporary piece features an elegant ope...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Round Cut Sparkling Diamond Arrow Open Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
This elegant 14K white gold ring features a modern open-bypass design shaped like a stylized arrow.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Round Cut Sparkling Diamond Arrow Open Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
This elegant 14K yellow gold ring features a modern open-bypass design shaped like a stylized arrow.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dual Birthstone Open Cuff Diamond Ring in 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Dual Birthstone Open Cuff Diamond Ring 14k Solid Gold Promise Ring Birthday Gift Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New with tags: A brand-new, unu...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
0.23ct Diamond & Red Enamel 14K Yellow Gold Open Wrap Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Vintage Inspired Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Open Wrap Ring brings a sophisticated touch of nostalgia to modern jewelry.
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Certified Pear Diamond Open Cuff Bypass Ring 14K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
HRD Certified Pear Diamond Open Cuff Bypass Ring 14K White Gold features two dazzling pear-shaped diamonds positioned on an open band.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Open Heart Ring 14k Solid Gold Couple Ring Anniversary Ring Fashion Band
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Open Heart Ring 14k Solid Gold Couple Ring Anniversary Ring Fashion Band Total Carat Weight 0.24 & Under Base Metal Yellow Gold, 14k Metal Purity 14k Main Stone Diamond Meta...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
$1,820Sale Price / item|20% Off
SI/H Natural Diamonds Open Bypass Ring 14K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
SI/H Natural Diamonds Open Bypass Ring 14K White Gold features emerald cut diamond set on one side of the ring and pear cut diamonds set on the other side of the ring making an open...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Open Diamond Wedding Ring 14k Solid Gold Minimalist Stacking Ring Cuff Ring Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
Open Diamond Wedding Ring 14k Solid Gold Minimalist Stacking Ring Cuff Ring Gift Base Metal Yellow Gold Certification 14K Hallmarked, IGI Main Stone Color White/Colorless Diamond We...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Minimalist SI/H Diamond Open Band Ring 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Minimalist SI/H Diamond Open Band Ring 14k White Gold features pear cut diamonds set in on one side and marquise cut diamond set on other side making an open band ring.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
From $1,747 / item
14k White Gold Multi Shape Natural Diamond Open Band Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
14k White Gold Multi Shape Natural Diamond Open Band Ring features two layer of ring one with emerald cut and pear diamonds set in an open band style and one with round cut diamonds ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14k Solid Gold Dainty Three Ball Open Stacking Statement Ring Minimalist Ring.
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Dainty Three Ball Open Stacking Statement Ring Minimalist Ring.
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Solid Gold Dainty Twist Open Diamond Statement Ring Minimalist Delicate Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Dainty Twist Open Diamond Statement Ring Minimalist Delicate Ring Total Carat Weight 0.24 ctw & Under Metal Yellow Gold Number of Diamonds 4 Base Metal Gold Band Width...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Diamond Open Ring 14k Solid Gold Dainty Designer Wedding Ring Birthday Ring Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Open Ring 14k Solid Gold Dainty Designer Wedding Ring Birthday Ring Gift Total Carat Weight 0.24 & Under Gold Weight 1.516 grams Approx Diamond Weight 0.030 cts Approx Main ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Gabriel and Co. 14k Yellow Gold 0.23ctw Diamond Floral Open Ring
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Gabriel and Co. 14k Yellow Gold 0.23ctw Diamond Floral Open Ring Brand: Gabriel and Co.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold Pave Diamond Two Bar Open Ring Unique Parallel Bar Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Pave Diamond Two Bar Open Ring is made of 14k solid gold. Available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold.
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Handcrafted 14k Yellow Gold 0.43 Carat Tw Open Link Ring
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted Matte-Finished Open Link Ring, Enhanced With 0.43 Carats Of Pave Set Diamond Rectangle Links.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold Genuine Diamond Open Cuff Minimalist Ring Fine Jewelry Stackable Ring.
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Gold Genuine Diamond Open Cuff Minimalist Ring Fine Jewelry Stackable Ring.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Open Ring 14K (or 18k upon request) White Gold Pave Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Open Ring 14K White Gold Pave Diamond Ring exudes timeless elegance with its intricate design.
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Open Circle Diamond Statement Ring 14k Solid Gold Solitaire Designer Ring Band
Located in Chicago, IL
Open Circle Diamond Statement Ring 14k Solid Gold Solitaire Designer Ring Band Additional information: Base Metal: Yellow Gold, Natural Diamond, 14K Solid Gold Main Stone: Diamond M...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
0.07ct Diamond Crescent Moon & Star 14K Yellow Gold Open Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Embrace the magic of the night sky with the Celestial Charm Ring, beautifully crafted in 14K yellow gold. This enchanting design features a delicate crescent moon and a shimmering st...
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$2,188Sale Price / item|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold Pear Shape Diamond Open Ring 0.76 Carat Wrap Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
This contemporary natural diamond open ring is crafted in solid 14K yellow gold and features a striking wrap-around silhouette adorned with a graceful arrangement of pear-shaped diam...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pear Cut Diamond Open Band Ring Solid 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k White Gold Diamond Count: 1pear cut Total Diamond Carat Weight: 0.35 carats Diamond Color: G Diamond Clarity: SI2 Ring Size: 6.75-7.5 (Ring str...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.35ct Emerald-Cut Diamond Twin Baguette 14K Gold Open Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exuding timeless elegance, the Twin Emerald Baguette 14K Gold Diamond Open Ring is a stunning blend of sophistication and modern design.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
14k Solid Gold Wide Band with Design Flexible sizes open ring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
New Lovely Gold Band Ring With Design and good for any Size Finger. Solid 14k Yellow Gold approx 5.0 grams Finger size: any size. Special opening underneath for easy sizing or change...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$780Sale Price|20% Off
14k Yellow Gold Round Diamond Polished & Matte Finish Open Flower Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (3) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut -Bezel Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 0.07ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 4.1 Grams Rin...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Open Band Ring 14k Gold Genuine Pave Diamond Ring Handmade Summer Jewellery.
Located in Chicago, IL
Open Band Ring 14k Gold Genuine Pave Diamond Ring Handmade Summer Jewellery.
Diamond, 14k Gold
0.07ct Round Pave Diamond Open Double Heart 14K Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed for elegance, it’s a perfect symbol of love and connection. Crafted with high-quality materials, this ring is lightweight and comfortable, making it ideal for everyday wear ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,438Sale Price|20% Off
14k Yellow Gold 0.35ct Diamond Solitaire Ribbed Open Pear Shaped Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - G Color - SI1 Clarity - 0.35ct (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 3.2 Grams Ring Size: ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold and Diamond Open Heart Ring Size 6.25 #24909
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K White Gold and Diamond Open Heart Ring Size 6.25 Romantic and timeless, this lovely heart ring is adorned with 10 round single cut diamonds set in classic 14K white gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Open-Style Pink Sapphire 14K (18K Custom) Gold Diamond Accent Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This open-style ring features two pink sapphires set in a balanced, modern design—one emerald-cut and one pear-cut—mounted on a slim 14K gold band.
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,118Sale Price|20% Off
14k Yellow Gold 1.25ctw Oval Aquamarine & Diamond Open Work Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Aquamarine - Oval Cut - Prong Set - Sky Blue Color - 8x6mm (approx.) - 1.10ct (approx.) (6) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong S...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,852 / item
14K White Gold Open Ring with 3.20 Carat Diamonds
Located in Warszawa, PL
Diamond open ring, 3.20 ct, 14k white gold. This contemporary open ring is crafted from 14k white gold and showcases a bold, sculptural form that wraps delicately around the finger.
Diamond, White Gold
Heart Baguette Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Open Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning blend of elegance and modern design, the Chic Diamond Open-Wrap Statement Ring is a masterpiece crafted in 14K yellow gold.
14k Gold
2.28ct Pave Diamond 14K White Gold Triple Row Open Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Experience elegance redefined with the Perfect Triple Row Pave 14K White Gold Diamond Open Band Ring, crafted from radiant 14K White Gold.
14k Gold, White Gold
Fern Leaves Diamond Open Ring in 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Fern Leaves Diamond Open Ring 14k Solid Gold Fancy Wedding Gold Ring Jewelry.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold
Open Wrap Ring 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Open Wrap Ring 14K Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Ring is a striking blend of classic luxury and contemporary design.
Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
$870Sale Price / item|23% Off
Pear and round diamond cut moissanite open ended 14k gold ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Pear and round diamond cut moissanite open ended 14k gold ring. Pear Shaped Moissanite Open Ring with Curved Pave Shank.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
0.40ct Fancy Cut Diamond Wraparound Open Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Diamond Wraparound 14K Yellow Gold Open Ring is a stunning piece that blends modern design with luxurious elegance.
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$1,272Sale Price / item|20% Off
Modernist 14K White Gold Marquise & Round Natural Diamond Open Bypass Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant ring showcases 0.42 carats of mixed-shape natural diamonds set in 14k white gold.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Open 14K (or 18k upon request) White Gold Circle Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Diamond Open 14K White Gold Circle Ring exudes contemporary elegance with a chic and minimalist design.
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Platinum
$1,204Sale Price / item|20% Off
Contemporary 14K White Gold Ruby & Diamond Open Bypass Ring Fine Jewelry
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This open bypass ring showcases 0.97 carats of natural emerald-cut rubies, set in 14k white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Cuff Ring 14k Solid Gold Open Wedding Ring Valentines Gift For Women.
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Cuff Ring 14k Solid Gold Open Wedding Ring Valentines Gift For Women.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Natural Diamond Cuff Ring 14k Gold Open Cuff Ring Women Jewelry Birthday Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Diamond Cuff Ring 14k Gold Open Cuff Ring Women Jewelry Birthday Gift.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Heart Shape Ring Genuine Round Diamond Open Designer ring Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Yellow Gold Heart Shape Ring Genuine Round Diamond Open Designer ring Gift Total Carat Weight 0.24 ctw & Under Metal Yellow Gold Number of Diamonds 2 Band Width 1.35mm Material ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
14k Solid Gold Dainty Twist Open Inset Stacking Statement Ring Band
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Dainty Twist Open Inset Stacking Statement Minimalist Ring Band Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New without tags: A brand-new, un...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Diamond Cluster Mens Ring 2 Tone 14k Gold Open Filigree Sides
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow and White Gold Diamond Count: 19 Round brilliant cut Diamond Color: G-I Diamond Clarity: I1-I2 Diamond Carat Weight: ~1.00 carats Ri...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Gold Ring Open White Stone 14K Engagement Diamond Band Ladies Thin Ring Band
Located in Chicago, IL
Gold Ring Open White Stone 14K Engagement Diamond Band Ladies Thin Ring Band Main Stone Color Yellow Metal Gold Diamond Weight 0.04 Ctw Approx Main Stone Diamond Base Metal Yellow ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
$718Sale Price|20% Off
14k Yellow Gold Diamond and Pearl Polished Finish Abstract Open Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Nice Brilliant White Color - 0.05ct (approx.) (1) Genuine Cultured Pearl - Round Shape - Nice White Colo...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.65 Carat Emerald 14K Gold Two Row Open Gap Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Dainty and slim, a 14K yellow gold ring featuring a vivid deep green emerald in a classic 2 row open gap setting with accent diamonds on each side.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond Open Link Engagement Ring 14k Gold Ring Link Chain Ring For Her.
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Diamond Open Link Engagement Ring 14k Gold Ring Link Chain Ring For Her.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Natural Diamond Open Cuff Ring 0.88 Carats in 14K White Gold engagement Ring
Located in Deira, AE
Details:- Item Code: SER-210273F (14k) Category: Fine Jewelry Jewelry Type: Ring Metal: 14K White Gold Gross Weight: 2.18 Grams Natural Diamond Weight: 0.88 Carats Diamond Clarity: S...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Open Ring 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Emerald Cluster Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Beautiful Diamond Emerald Wrap Ring combines timeless elegance with vibrant charm. Crafted in 14K yellow gold, this exquisite ring features a graceful wrap design adorned with 0....
Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
14K Rose Gold Open Double Butterfly Ring for Her
By Joelle Fine Jewelry
Located in Great neck, NY
Quality Butterfly Ring: Made from real 14k gold and round white diamonds approximately 0.06 cts Certified diamonds, available in yellow, white and rose gold with a color and clarity ...
Rose Gold
14K Yellow Gold Open Double Butterfly Ring for Her
By Joelle Fine Jewelry
Located in Great neck, NY
Quality Butterfly Ring: Made from real 14k gold and round white diamonds approximately 0.06 cts Certified diamonds, available in yellow, white and rose gold with a color and clarity ...
Yellow Gold
$3,558Sale Price / item|20% Off
Spectrum 14k White Gold Mixed-Cut Diamond Open-Bypass Statement Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Design Style: Mixed-Cut Diamond Open-Bypass Statement Ring Details Item Code :- SER-26505A (14k) Gross Wt. :- 2.89 gm 14k White Gold Wt. :- 2.45 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 2.2 Ct. ( A...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Solid Gold Geometric Disc Open Gold Ring For Women Fine Temperament Jewelry.
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Gold Geometric Disc Open Gold Ring For Women Fine Temperament Jewelry.
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Rose Gold Diamond Open Heart Ring for Her
By Joelle Fine Jewelry
Located in Great neck, NY
Fashion Ring Set: Made from real 14k gold and round diamonds approximately 0.08 ct.
Diamond, Rose Gold
14K White Gold Diamond Open Heart Ring for her
By Joelle Fine Jewelry
Located in Great neck, NY
Fashion Ring Set: Made from real 14k gold and round diamonds approximately 0.08 ct.
Diamond, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Open Heart Ring for Her
By Joelle Fine Jewelry
Located in Great neck, NY
Fashion Ring Set: Made from real 14k gold and round diamonds approximately 0.08 ct.
Diamond, 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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