Heavy 18K White Gold 2.85ctw Oval Cut Citrine & 0.16ctw Diamond Ring
Located in Sewickley, PA
This exquisite 18k white gold ring showcases a captivating 2.85-carat oval citrine, radiating a warm golden-orange brilliance.
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Citrine Cocktail Solitaire Ring - 14k Oval 4.20ct Lace Border
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $35 or Down 2 sizes for $35 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Citrine Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 4.20ct Cut: Oval Color...
Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18-carat gold ring with oval faceted citrine. Swedish goldsmith, mid-20th C.
Located in bronshoj, DK
18 carat gold ring with citrine. Swedish goldsmith. Elegant ring crafted in 18 carat gold, set with an oval faceted citrine in a classic mounting.
Citrine, 18k Gold
Oval Shaped Zambian Emerald Cocktail Ring With Citrine
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:5.252g,D:0.45ct, Citr:2.88ct,Emer:9.33ct,
Citrine, Emerald, 18k Gold
$382Sale Price / item|54% Off
Citrine cocktail ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Citrine in 925 silver ring. Metal: 925 silver Weight: 3.85 gr depends from size Central stone natural Citrine Weight: approx 4.5 ct Cut: oval Color: yellow to orange Clarity: VVS ...
Citrine, White Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Silver
Oval Orange Citrine & Blue Sapphire Diamond Vintage Style White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
(approx. total weight) Ring size: US 3 8 available Center Gemstones Type: Citrine Shape: Oval Size: 9.5 x 5.5 mm.
Citrine, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,218Sale Price / item|30% Off
Citrine 14k gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Citrine 14k gold ring. Oval Citrine gold ring. Citrine halo ring.
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold
White Gold Citrine Art Deco Style Cocktail Solitaire Ring - 10k Oval Filligree
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $40 or Down 1 size for $40 Design: Art Deco style Metal Content: 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Citrine Treatment: Heating Cut: O...
Citrine, 10k Gold, White Gold
$13,376Sale Price|20% Off
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Oval Citrine and Diamond Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Oval Orange Citrine And Diamond Ring. Set with an oval-shaped citrine weighing approximately 17.95cts and accented by round diamonds weighing a...
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Nari Fine Jewels Oval Citrine Flower Leaf Design Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
This 14K yellow gold Citrine ring features an eye-catching oval-cut Citrine with dimensions of 7 mm x 5 mm and a weight of 0.90 carats.
Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Citrine Retro Cocktail Solitaire Ring - 14k Oval 5.20ct Floral Swirl
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $45 or Down 1 size for $45 Era: Retro Date: 1940s - 1950s Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Citrine Treatment: Heati...
Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Double Oval Citrine Diamond Bypass Cocktail Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Crafted in luxurious 18K yellow gold, this contemporary bypass ring features two vibrant cushion-cut citrines totaling approximately 4.00 carats. Each gemstone is framed by a delicat...
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Oval Citrine 'App. 5.10 CTS' And Diamond Scalloped Framed Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
14k yellow gold ring. This gorgeous ring features a center oval faceted, medium to dark orange color citrine, approximately 5.10 CTS, accented with a florentine finished scalloped bo...
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$3,191
Gold and Citrine Ring
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A 18 carat rose gold ring set with a large oval faceted citrine on orange gold foil, South of France, circa 1920 weight: 5.3 grams ring size: 17.25 mm / 7 US width: 1.5 - 17 mm
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold
$105Sale Price / item|50% Off
Everyday Oval Natural Citrine Solitaire Ring for Unisex Gift in Silver Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
This Everyday Oval Cut Natural Citrine Solitaire Ring for Women in 925 Silver.
Citrine, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Citrine Quarz Ring
Located in Milano, MI
The protagonist of this ring is the citrine quartz. It's oval multifaceted cut exentuates the brightnes and intensity of stone, while the yellow gold settings adds intensity and warm...
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Multi Shade Color Oval Citrine & Diamond Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (7) Natural Genuine Citrine/Quartz - Oval Cut - Prong Set - Varying Light Yellow to Orange Colors - 6.50 x 4.75mm (approx
Citrine, Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Vintage Oval Dark Orange Citrine 'App. 4.93 CTS' Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
10k yellow gold ring. This pretty vintage ring features a center oval faceted, dark orange color citrine, approximately 4.93 CTS, accented by flower and foliate decorated shoulders.
Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Oval Citrine 'App. 8.84 Cts' and Flower Form Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
14k yellow gold ring. This pretty ring features a center oval faceted, medium golden yellow color citrine, approximately 8.84 CTS, accented by flower form galleries and shoulders.
Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 8 Carat Oval Madeira Citrine and Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Oval Madeira Citrine and Diamond Gold Vintage Ring.
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Oval Citrine 'App. 13.60 Cts' and Foliate Accented Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
18k yellow gold ring. This delightful ring features a center oval faceted, medium golden yellow color citrine, approximately 13.60 CTS, accented by florentined and high polished gath...
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
10K White Gold 5X3MM Oval Orange Citrine and Diamond Accent Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
At its heart lies a mesmerizing 5x3mm oval orange citrine, its vibrant hues enhanced through heat treatment, evoking the warm glow of a sunset.
Diamond, Citrine, White Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
10K White Gold 5X3MM Oval Orange Citrine and Diamond Accent Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
At its heart lies a mesmerizing 5x3mm oval orange citrine, its vibrant hues enhanced through heat treatment, evoking the warm glow of a sunset.
Diamond, Citrine, White Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
10K White Gold 5X3MM Oval Orange Citrine and Diamond Accent Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
At its heart lies a mesmerizing 5x3mm oval orange citrine, its vibrant hues enhanced through heat treatment, evoking the warm glow of a sunset.
Diamond, Citrine, White Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
10K White Gold 5X3MM Oval Orange Citrine and Diamond Accent Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
At its heart lies a mesmerizing 5x3mm oval orange citrine, its vibrant hues enhanced through heat treatment, evoking the warm glow of a sunset.
Diamond, Citrine, White Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
10K White Gold 5X3MM Oval Orange Citrine and Diamond Accent Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
At its heart lies a mesmerizing 5x3mm oval orange citrine, its vibrant hues enhanced through heat treatment, evoking the warm glow of a sunset.
Diamond, Citrine, White Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
10K White Gold 5X3MM Oval Orange Citrine and Diamond Accent Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
At its heart lies a mesmerizing 5x3mm oval orange citrine, its vibrant hues enhanced through heat treatment, evoking the warm glow of a sunset.
Diamond, Citrine, White Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
10K White Gold 5X3MM Oval Orange Citrine and Diamond Accent Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
At its heart lies a mesmerizing 5x3mm oval orange citrine, its vibrant hues enhanced through heat treatment, evoking the warm glow of a sunset.
Diamond, Citrine, White Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
Bezel Set Oval Cut Citrine Solitaire Ring in Hammered 22 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This stunning citrine solitaire ring is a bold and radiant celebration of warm, fiery color, centered around a beautifully oval-cut citrine that blazes with a rich, deeply saturated ...
Citrine, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
$100Sale Price / item|50% Off
925 Silver Solitaire Oval Citrine and CZ Handmade Ring for Anniversary Gift
Located in New York, NY
This Solitaire Oval Citrine Gemstone and CZ Handmade Ring, 925 sterling silver exquisite ring showcases a brilliant 0.75 carat natural citrine at its center, radiating a rich golden ...
Citrine, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 18k Gold Milgrain Bezel Oval Citrine Open Work Beaded Large Platter Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This absolutely gorgeous and well made vintage platter ring is solidly crafted from 18k yellow gold and features a large oval brilliant citrine stone neatly bezel set at its center.
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Amethyst Topaz Citrine Cluster Cocktail Band - 14k Oval 2.54ctw Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $40 or Down 1/2 a size for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Amethyst Carat(s): .46ctw Cut: Oval Natural Blue Top...
Amethyst, Citrine, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Extra Large Fantasy Oval Cut Lemon Citrine and Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
It is impossible for this exquisite ring to go unnoticed! Ring size: 6 Weight: 35.7 grams Metal: 14 Karat White Gold Natural Lemon Citrine Quartz: 86.22 ctw Citrine cut: Fantasy Ov...
Diamond, Citrine, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Charles Krypell 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Halo & Citrine 1.70ct Oval Ring — Size 6
By Charles Krypell
Located in Morris Plains, NJ
A radiant expression of Charles Krypell's masterful design sensibility, this striking ring centers a warm, sun-kissed 1.70ct oval-cut Citrine, enveloped in a brilliant diamond halo t...
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold & Citrine Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
The elongated oval-shaped citrine, measuring 17.0 x 5.9 x 5.4 mm, is bezel-set horizontally across the finger.
Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Jade Amethyst Citrine Halo Ring - 14k Oval Cabochon 12.36ctw Floral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $35 or Down 1 size for $35 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Jade Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Carat(s): 10.96ct Cut...
Amethyst, Citrine, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yurman Citrine Signature Gold Ring
By David Yurman
Located in Miami Beach, FL
David Yurman 18k yellow gold east - west signature ring with faceted citrine mounted in a cable frame. The band is solid gold with a smooth finish. Marked DY on outside edge and 750 ...
Citrine, Gold
18K Yellow Gold Oval-Cut Citrine Diamond Ring, Late 20th Century
Located in Sewickley, PA
This striking ring showcases a vibrant oval-cut citrine gemstone radiating warm golden hues and exceptional brilliance.
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold
18k Yellow Gold Oval Citrine, 'App. 7.96 Cts', and Graduated Diamond Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
18k yellow gold ring. This delightful ring features a center oval faceted, medium to dark orange color citrine, approximately 7.96 CTS, flanked by graduated round brilliant cut diamo...
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
77.08 Carat Oval Citrine High Profile Cocktail Ring with Scroll Band 14K Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstone: Citrine Citrine Count: 1 Citrine Cut: Oval Modified Brilliant Citrine Total Carat Weight: 77.08 carats Citrine Color: Green Yellow Citrine Dime...
Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Vintage Oval Citrine and Rose Cut Diamond Framed Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
14k yellow gold and sterling silver ring. This stunning vintage ring features a center oval faceted, medium golden yellow color citrine, approximately 5.13 CTS, and bezel set.
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
20 Carat Natural Oval Citrine Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold, Estate
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 20 Carat Natural Oval Citrine Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold, Estate This is a ring which has a approximately 20 carat of high quality Citrine stone.
Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
42 Carat Natural Oval Citrine Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold, Estate
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 42 Carat Natural Oval Citrine Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold, Estate This is a ring which has a approximately 42 carat of high quality Citrine stone.
Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 28 Ct Oval Citrine and Diamond 18K White and Yellow Gold Ring
Located in beverly hills, CA
This classic ring is crafted in 18K gold and features a well cut golden colored oval shaped citrine measuring 29.5 mm long x 14.6 mm wide and approximately 11mm in depth.
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
10K-925 Two-Tone Gold Oval-Cut Brazilian Citrine Ring with Diamond Accents
Located in New York, NY
Discover the captivating beauty of this two-tone gold ring, featuring an oval-cut Brazilian citrine weighing 2.37 carats.
Diamond, Citrine, Silver, 10k Gold, Gold
El Dorado Hand Engraved Ring, 18K YG & Oval Light Citrine by Michael Bondanza
By Michael Bondanza
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
This stunning ring features a magnificent 18.24-carat oval light citrine, whose ethereal golden hue captures the essence of refined luxury.
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$957Sale Price / item|44% Off
Citrine 14k gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Citrine 14k gold ring. Yellow citrine ring. Citrine Engagement ring. Yellow gem ring. Square citrine ring. Metal: 14k solid gold Weight: 2.6 g (depends from size) Main stone - citr...
Sapphire, Citrine, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Oval Shape Citrine & Blue Sapphire Diamond Halo Art Deco Style White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
(approx. total weight) Ring size: US 3-8 Center Gemstones Type: Citrine Shape: Oval Size: 10 x 6 mm.
Citrine, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,824Sale Price / item|20% Off
Brilliant Cut Oval Citrine Diamond Wedding Cocktail Ring Made in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Brilliant Cut Oval Citrine Diamond Wedding Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural citrine of 12.4 carats and diamonds of 0.06 carats.
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
4 Carat Oval Citrine and Diamond Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold, Estate
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 4 Carat Oval Citrine And Diamond Ring In 14 Karat Yellow Gold , Estate Leisure cut citrine stone This is a ring which has a approximately 4 carat of high quality Cit...
Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Oval Red Ruby and Golden Citrine Baguette Diamond Ring in 20K Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Oval Cut Red Ruby: 0.79ct Oval Cut Golden Citrine: 1.02ct 24 x Tapered Baguette Diamonds: 0.92ct 850 Yellow Gold (gold purity slightly above 20k) Gold Weight: 6.0g Ring Size: 6.75 (...
Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Oval Citrine Cocktail Ring with Ruby and Peridot in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Citrine, Rubies, and Peridot Citrine Count: 1 Citrine Cut: Oval Citrine Total Carat Weight: 4.5 carats Citrine Color: Orange/Yellow Peridot Co...
Citrine, Peridot, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,424Sale Price|20% Off
Citrine and Diamond Cluster Ring, 5.35Ct Citrine, 0.66Ct Diamonds
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Experience the epitome of luxury with the 5.35Ct Citrine Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White and Yellow Gold, now featuring a stunning white round diamond weighing 0.66 carat. The radiant...
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Citrine 18k Gold ring
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Rose Gold 21g magnificent citrine 12cts surrounded by ruby princess cut. All Giulia Colussi jewelry is new and has never been previously owned or worn. Each item will arrive at your ...
Citrine, Ruby, 18k Gold
Citrine Ring 0.78 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Citrine: 0.78 Carats Metal: Sterling Silver Ring Size: 7 US Custom sizing available upon request
Citrine, Silver, Sterling Silver
Citrine Ring 0.78 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Citrine: 0.78 Carats Metal: Sterling Silver Ring Size: 7 US Custom sizing available upon request
Citrine, Silver, Sterling Silver
Citrine Ring 0.78 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Citrine: 0.78 Carats Metal: Sterling Silver Ring Size: 7 US Custom sizing available upon request
Citrine, Silver, Sterling Silver
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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