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
Open Ring Blue Sapphire 14K (or 18k upon) Yellow Gold Marquise Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Open Ring Blue Sapphire 14K Yellow Gold Marquise Diamond Ring is a vibrant fusion of color and elegance.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Pl...
$638Sale Price|20% Off
14k Yellow Gold Oval Cabochon Larimar Solitaire Open Leaf Prong Design Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Larimar - Oval Cabochon - Prong Set - Marbled Ocean Blue - 20.1x15.2mm (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 4.89 Grams Ring Size: 5.0 ( ...
Larimar, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$798Sale Price|20% Off
14k Yellow Gold Round Cabochon Larimar Solitaire Open Leaf Right Hand Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Larimar - Round Cabochon - Prong Set - Marbled Sky Blue - 19.8mm (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 6.96 Grams Ring Size: 5.5 ( fitted...
Larimar, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Gold Double Row Diamond Ring Two Band Ring Parallel Open Bar Diamond
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brilliant Diamond Ring is made of 14k solid gold featured with natural white sparkly diamond in a delicate band. Available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Go...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,335Sale Price / item|20% Off
1.12 Carat Diamond Open Band Stackable Ring 14k Solid White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, this exquisite ring is handset with 1.12 carats of sparkling diamonds. Diamond is a April birthstone and is believed to boost confidence and enhance creativi...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
14K White 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 ...
White Gold
$478Sale Price|20% Off
Solid 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Cut Open Work Marquise Shape Platter Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 3.9 Grams Ring Size: 6.0 (Fitted on a finger. We can custom size this ring.) Ring Width: 27.1mm (1") (top of the ring, north to south), 16mm (...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,118Sale Price|20% Off
14k Yellow Gold 0.15ctw Diamond & Scalloped Design Open Chevron V Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (7) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 0.15ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 5.9 Grams Ri...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Open Cuff Claw Diamond Ring 14k Gold Diamond Ring UniqueMinimalist Gift For Her
Located in Chicago, IL
Open Cuff Claw Diamond Ring 14k Gold Diamond Ring UniqueMinimalist Gift For Her .
Diamond, 14k Gold
14k Yellow Gold Natural Baguette & Round Diamond Open Crossover Ring In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k Yellow Gold Natural Baguette & Round Diamond Open Crossover Ring Ring Material: 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Details: There are approximately 0.18 Carats of natural, Baguette Diamond...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
14K White Gold Natural Baguette & Round Brilliant Diamond Open Ring In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14K White Gold Natural Baguette & Round Brilliant Diamond Wide Open Ring Ring Material: 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Details: There are approximately 0.45 carats of natural round brill...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
2 Princess Cut Diamond Open Band Ring Solid 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 5.9 Grams Ring Size: 7 Diamond Count: 2 princess cut diamonds Diamond Carat Weight: ~0.40 Carats Diamond Color: H-I D...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,624Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 14k Gold Uncut Watermelon Tourmaline Open Freeform Nugget Textured Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This unique vintage statement ring is crafted in solid 14k yellow gold and is set with a gorgeous, rough, uncut watermelon tourmaline stone at its center.
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$516Sale Price / item|20% Off
Minimalist Baguette Emerald and Diamond Open Ring Solid 14k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald and Diamond Minimalist Open Ring in 14K Gold featuring natural emerald of 0.49 carats and diamonds of 0.109 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold 1.0 Cttw Diamond Geometric Stacked Open Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Dazzle and delight with the opulence of this 14K yellow gold cocktail ring, where over 150 natural diamonds, summing up to a full carat, dance in a mesmerizing geometric pattern remi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold 1.0 Cttw Diamond Geometric Stacked Open Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Dazzle and delight with the opulence of this 14K yellow gold cocktail ring, where over 150 natural diamonds, summing up to a full carat, dance in a mesmerizing geometric pattern remi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Round Cut Diamond Radiant Initial "A" Open Wrap Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
This elegant initial open wrap ring blends modern minimalism with a personalized touch.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$798Sale Price|20% Off
14k Yellow Gold Black Stones Overlapping Open Work Stack Look Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (57) Black Stones - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Black Color - 0.9mm each (approx.) Material: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 5.2 Grams Overall Width: 18.1mm (0.71")...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Round Cut Diamond Celestial Twin Star Open Cuff Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
capture the magic of the night sky with this enchanting celestial open cuff ring. Expertly crafted in polished 14k white gold, the design features two delicate star motifs that meet ...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Round Cut Diamond Celestial Twin Star Open Cuff Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
capture the magic of the night sky with this enchanting celestial open cuff ring. Expertly crafted in polished 14k yellow gold, the design features two delicate star motifs that meet...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edoría Open Wedding Ring in 14K Gold & Diamonds by Anastassia Sel Jewelry
Located in Geneve, CH
Edoría Open Wedding Ring in 14K Gold & Diamonds by Anastassia Sel Jewelry Dimensions: D 17.3 x W 6.7 mm.
Diamond, 14k Gold
$1,350Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Oval Cabochon Moonstone Nugget Open Coral Style Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Moonstone - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - White Color - 12.9x8.6mm (approx.) Material: 14k Solid Yellow Gold Weight: 8.08 Grams Ring Size: 4.0 (fitt...
Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Criss Cross 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Open Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Diamond Criss Cross 14K Yellow Gold Open Ring is a dazzling piece of modern elegance.
14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Diamond Shimmering Initial "D" open-cuff design Bypass Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
This chic initial open wrap ring offers a sophisticated blend of personalization and contemporary flair.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Round Cut Diamond Radiant Initial "A" Open Wrap Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
This elegant initial open wrap ring blends modern minimalism with a personalized touch.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Shimmering Initial "D" open-cuff design Bypass Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
This chic initial open wrap ring offers a sophisticated blend of personalization and contemporary flair.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$537Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Handmade 14k Gold Oval Cabochon Jade Open Twisted Wire Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Jade - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Light Medium Green Color - 16.2x12mm (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 6.1 Grams Ring Size: ...
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pave Wave 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Open Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Pave Wave 14K Yellow Gold Open Band Ring is a radiant piece crafted in 14K yellow gold.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Crafted Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Open Wrap Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Experience refined elegance with the Crafted Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Open Wrap Ring, made from premium 14K Gold in your choice of Yellow Gold or Rose Gold.
14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,118Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Marquise Bezel Amethyst Handmade Open Wire Work Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Amethyst - Marquise Cut - Bezel Set - Purple Color - 18.7x11.8mm (approx.) Material: Solid 14K Yellow Gold Weight: 6.81 Grams Ring Size: 9.5 (Fitt...
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Round Cut Diamond Beaded Open Heart Double Band Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Cast in polished 14k white gold (hallmarked 585), the ring features a central heart silhouette characterized by a unique, textured beaded edge that adds a vintage-inspired touch to a...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Round Cut Diamond Beaded Open Heart Double Band Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Cast in polished 14k yellow gold (hallmarked 585), the ring features a central heart silhouette characterized by a unique, textured beaded edge that adds a vintage-inspired touch to ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Double Pear 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Open Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Double Pear 14K Yellow Gold Open Band Ring is a playful yet elegant accessory, crafted in 14K yellow gold.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Open Circle Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Twist Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Open Circle Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Twist Ring is a sophisticated and contemporary piece that captures both elegance and modern design.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,198Sale Price|20% Off
14k Yellow Gold Fiery Oval Opal Scalloped Open Work Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Opal - Oval Cabochon - Multi-Prong Set - Fiery Color - 15.85x11.96mm (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 5.97 Grams Ring Size: 4.5 ( fi...
Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sensational Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Open Wrap Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Sensational Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Open Wrap Ring showcases a dazzling combination of natural diamonds and a stunning open wrap design.
14k Gold, White Gold
Open Wrap Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Sapphire Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Open Wrap Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Sapphire Ring is a true masterpiece, expertly crafted from 14K yellow gold.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.10 CTW Diamond Cuff Ring in 14K Gold, SI1+ Minimalist Open Band
Located in New York, NY
Modern and effortlessly stylish, this 14K gold diamond cuff ring features an open band design accented with natural diamonds in a mix of bezel and prong settings for a unique, eye-ca...
Diamond, 14k Gold
0.03 CTW Open Teardrop Diamond Ring in 14K Gold, SI+ Natural Diamond
Located in New York, NY
Graceful and modern, this 14K gold open teardrop ring features a delicate silhouette accented by a single natural round diamond at its center.
Diamond, 14k Gold
0.22 CTW Open Circle Diamond Ring in 14K Gold, SI+ Natural Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Symbolizing wholeness, connection, and endless possibilities, this 14K gold open circle ring features a graceful design accented with natural round diamonds for a look that is both m...
Diamond, 14k Gold
0.05 CTW Diamond Bypass Ring in 14K Gold, SI1+ Minimalist Open Band
Located in New York, NY
Modern and effortlessly elegant, this 14K gold bypass ring features an open wrap design accented with two natural bezel-set diamonds for a clean and refined look.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Diamond Infinity 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Open Wrap Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Diamond Infinity 14K Yellow Gold Open Wrap Ring is a stunning embodiment of elegance and sophistication.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Twist Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Open Wrap Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Twist Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Open Wrap Ring is an elegant fusion of contemporary design and timeless luxury.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Open Heart 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Diamond Cuff Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Celebrate elegance with this stunning Open Heart 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Cuff Ring, a perfect blend of timeless beauty and modern design.
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Platinum
Solid 14k Yellow Gold 3.67 TCW Natural Diamond Emerald Bypass Open Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
This piece is a nature-inspired diamond bypass cocktail ring featuring an artistic, asymmetrical design Details:- Item Code :- LRIMJOS-013 Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold Diamond W...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow and White Gold Diamond Open Heart Ring Size 7.75 #18158
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow and White Gold Diamond Open Heart Ring Size 7.75 This stunning ring was meticulously crafted from 14K yellow gold and features a heart in the front made up of 28 sparklin...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Blossom 14K (or 18k upon request) White Gold Open Wrap Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Diamond Blossom 14K White Gold Open Wrap Ring is a striking fusion of contemporary design and luxurious sparkle.
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$1,038Sale Price|20% Off
14k White Gold 0.40ctw Diamond Wide Open Heart Band Ring Size 6
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (26) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - G/H Color - VS1-SI1 Clarity - 0.40ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 14k White Gold Weight: 3.95 Grams Rin...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Bezel Open 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Spiral Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Diamond Bezel Open 14K Yellow Gold Spiral Ring is a striking blend of elegance and contemporary design.
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Spiral Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Open Wrap Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Spiral Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Open Wrap Ring is a striking statement piece crafted in 14K yellow gold.
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
0.15 CTW Diamond Cuff Ring in 14K Gold, SI1+ Dainty Open Band
Located in New York, NY
Light, modern, and easy to wear every day, this 14K gold diamond cuff ring features a delicate open-band design accented with 16 natural round diamonds for a refined touch of sparkle.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Flow Open Wrap 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Flow Open Wrap 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring is a beautifully designed piece made from 14K yellow gold.
Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
$1,720Sale Price|20% Off
Elegant 14k Yellow Gold 1.10ctw Diamonds Wide Open Work Cigar Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - G/H Color - SI2-I2 Clarity - 1.10ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 8.20 Grams Ring Siz...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ethereal Open Wrap 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Ethereal Open Wrap 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring is a graceful blend of modern design and timeless elegance.
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
14K White Gold Pear Cut Amethyst and Marquise Diamond Open Cuff Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
This chic open cuff ring presents a modern twist on the classic "Toi et Moi" style, featuring two contrasting gemstones that appear to float on the finger.
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Pear Cut Amethyst and Marquise Diamond Open Cuff Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
This chic open cuff ring presents a modern twist on the classic "Toi et Moi" style, featuring two contrasting gemstones that appear to float on the finger.
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,320Sale Price|20% Off
14k Solid Gold 1.45ctw Pear Ruby & Diamond Open East West Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (4) Natural Genuine Ruby - Pear Cut - Prong Set - Purplish Red Color - Brilliant & Beautiful - 1.20ctw (approx.) (3) Natural Genuine Diamonds -Round Brilliant Cut -...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Distinctive Diamonds 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Open Wrap Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Distinctive Diamonds 14K Yellow Gold Open Wrap Ring is a beautifully designed piece, crafted from luxurious 14K Yellow Gold and White Gold.
Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
From $2,038 / item
SI/H Diamond Open Pave Band Wedding Ring Set 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
SI/H Diamond Open Pave Band Wedding Ring Set 14k White Gold features two dainty rings.
Diamond, Gold, 14k 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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