Vintage Opal and Rose Cut Diamond Three-Stone 18 Carat Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This charming ring holds three graduated oval opal stone and in-between them sit four rose cut
Vintage 1970s British Modern Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Opal
Vintage Opal and Rose Cut Diamond Three-Stone 18 Carat Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This charming ring holds three graduated oval opal stone and in-between them sit four rose cut
Diamond, Opal
0.7ct Oval-Cut Blue Sapphire & Baguette Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
ring showcases a 0.7ct natural oval-cut Blue Sapphire, prized for its rich, velvety hue and captivating
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,760Sale Price / item|20% Off
0.6ct Natural Oval-Cut Ruby & Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Diamond Halo Ring captures the essence of refined luxury. The centerpiece, a vivid 0.6-carat natural oval
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
$4,480Sale Price|20% Off
Oval-Cut Blue Sapphire & Pear Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
A Regal Statement of Love and Elegance Celebrate timeless elegance with this exquisite oval-cut
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
$5,040Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, 10.28 carats Rubellite & Yellow Rose Cut Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
✦ Gemstone: Natural Diamond ✦ Gemstone Cut: Rose Cut ✦ Diamond Weight: 1.62 ct. ✦ Diamond Clarity: Average
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold
$4,560Sale Price|20% Off
1.4ct Pear & Oval-Cut Blue Sapphire & Diamond Adjustable Halo Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
mesmerizing pairing of ~1.4ct natural blue sapphires — one in pear-cut and the other in oval-cut — this ring
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
18K Rose Gold 1/2 Ct Marquise Composite Diamond Oval Shaped Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A confident expression of love, this diamond engagement ring ensures a marvelous moment. Created
White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
18K Rose Gold 1/2 Ct Marquise Composite Diamond Oval Shaped Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A confident expression of love, this diamond engagement ring ensures a marvelous moment. Created
White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
$4,740Sale Price / item|20% Off
3.45Ct Oval Cut Zambian Emerald Diamond Halo Wedding Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
3.45Ct Oval Cut Zambian Emerald Diamond Halo Wedding Ring 18 Karat White Gold Encircling the
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$15,120Sale Price|20% Off
3.2ct Oval-Cut Blue Sapphire & Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
timeless beauty and regal allure, this halo statement ring showcases an approx. 3.2ct natural oval-cut Blue
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Zambian Emerald Gemstone Ring SI/H Oval Brilliant Cut Diamond 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to larger or smaller upon request. FOLLOW SPECTRUM JEWELS
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1ct Natural Oval-Cut Blue Sapphire & Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
touch of bold expression, this luxurious engagement ring features a ~1ct natural oval-cut blue sapphire
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
$3,200Sale Price / item|20% Off
IGI Certified 0.75ct Natural Oval Ruby & Mixed-Cut Diamond Halo Ring - 18K Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Ring is a definitive statement of Art Deco glamour. At its center lies a 0.75-carat natural oval-cut
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian 6.40 Ct Star Sapphire and Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
star’s three crossbars with Faith, Hope, and Destiny Set amidst the most lovely rose cut Diamonds
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
$22,400Sale Price|20% Off
18K Rose Gold Ring, Set with Diamonds and Ruby
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
18K Rose Gold Ring, Set with Diamonds and Ruby Material: 18K Rose Gold Weight: 16.31 grams
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$9,600Sale Price|20% Off
GIA-Certified 1.00ct Oval-Cut Diamond Halo Ring in 18K White Gold with Baguettes
Located in Jaipur, RJ
. At its heart is a 1.00-carat natural oval-cut diamond, hand-selected for its VS clarity and G color
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k White Gold Oval-Shaped Rose-Cut Yellow Sapphire Cts 1.45 Diamond Engagement
Located in Hong Kong, HK
and vitality. It is intricately crafted in a mesmerizing rose cut. Encircling this luminous
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k White Gold Oval-Shaped Rose-Cut Blue Sapphire Cts 1.95 Diamond Engagement
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This enchanting piece boasts a captivating 1.95-carat oval-shaped rose-cut blue sapphire and is
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
ART DECO ring with ruby and rose cut diamonds up to 0.05ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
ART DECO 18k white gold ring set with ruby ​​verneuille and rose diamonds totaling 0.05ct – G/H
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Ruby And Rose Cut Diamond Russian Gold Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
rose cut diamonds and detailed work on ring sides with total 14k gold weight of 7 grams ring dates back
$304,000Sale Price|20% Off
Important Certified Jade Rose Cut Diamond Ring. Imperial Green Substantial Size!
Located in Hong Kong, HK
0.73cts, 6 oval rose cut diamonds 1.93cts and 152 round brilliant diamonds 1.79cts. A total of 4.45cts of
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Platinum
JAS-13-196 - 18K WG&YG HALO RING 0.15Ct GH-SI1-2 DIAS & OVAL ROSE CUT SAPPHIRE
Located in New York, NY
18K TWO TONES HALO RING 0.15CT GH-SI1-2 DIAMONDS & 8X6 0.92CT OVAL ROSE CUT SAPPHIRE Metal: 18K
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Georgian 1.80 Ct Rose Cut Diamond Ring, 18K Gold/Silver 1800 ca
Located in Napoli, IT
superb bright white rose cut Diamond, slight oval shape, beautifully hand cut ,full of life, glistens
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Natural 2.00 Ct SI/H Oval Cut Diamond Wedding 18Karat Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Wt. :- 2.00 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Ring Size :- 7 US & All size
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Bezel Set Carved Hard Stone Scarab w/ Rose Cut Diamonds Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Brown Color - 13.5x10.1mm (approx.) (6) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Rose Cut- Pave Set Material: Solid
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Style 0.75 Carat White Rose Cut Diamond Blue Sapphire Yellow Gold Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Cut Diamonds. This Ring has 0.60 Carats of Oval Cut Blue Sapphires. This Ring is available also in 14
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.60 Carat Columbian Emerald and Diamond Three Stone Platinum Engagement Ring
By Michael Rose
Located in London, GB
A 2.60 carat Columbian emerald and diamond three stone platinum engagement ring. This beautiful
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$4,899Sale Price|11% Off
Handcrafted Oval Ruby Band with Brilliant Round Cut Diamond
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Handcrafted Oval Ruby Band with brilliant round cut Diamond 12 Oval Ruby - 4.14 CTS 156 Brilliant
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$3,453Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style White Rose Cut Diamond Blue Sapphire Yellow Gold Bracelet Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Rose Cut Diamonds. This Ring has a 1.80 Carats Oval Cut Blue Sapphire. This Ring is
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...
14 Karat Rose Gold Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K rose gold Diamond: round and emerald cut = 1.73cttw Color: G
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
French 1920s Natural Tsavorite Garnet Rose Cut Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
of 5 rose- cut diamonds. The basket is openwork with triangular pattern. It is numbered within the
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$10,960Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, 48.04 carats Madagascar Sphene & Rose Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Sphene Cocktail Ring set in 18K Gold & Diamonds. The weight of the
Diamond, 18k Gold
$4,742Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Oval Cut Diamond 2.17Ct SI/HI Half Eternity Band Ring 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Natural Oval Cut Diamond 2.17Ct SI/HI Half Eternity Band Ring 14k White Gold This ring features a
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Certified Natural Vietnamese Ruby & Diamond Cluster Ring in 18K Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
center stone is a luminous cluster of rose-cut and round brilliant diamonds . 1.30 carats total
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
1.50tcw 14K Oval Emerald & Diamond Eternity Band Accent Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Elegantly displayed is a natural, oval cut Colombian emerald and diamond accent engagement ring
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1.5ct Natural Oval-Cut Emerald & Diamond Five-Stone Halo Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
engagement ring features a captivating approx. 1.5ct natural oval-cut emerald, celebrated for its rich green
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Buccellati Antique Amethyst Diamond 18K Rose Dome Ring
By Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
Stone: Oval-cut amethyst Amethyst Weight: Approx. 2.00 carats Accent Stones: Rose-cut diamonds Total
Amethyst, Diamond
2.28ct Natural Oval-Cut Ruby & Diamond Five-Stone Halo Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
showcases an exquisite 2.28ct natural oval-cut ruby—a gemstone long admired for its deep red hue and
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
18k Yellow Gold Oval-Shaped Rose-Cut Yellow Sapphire Cts 1.63 Diamond Engagement
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Illuminate your love story with the vibrant glow of our radiant sunbeam engagement ring, where the
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$8,600Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 3.11ct Toi Et Moi Emerald & Rose Cut Diamond Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
shape emeralds, 1.79 carats apx F2. 1 oval rose cut diamond 1.32 carats, approximately G/H color and SI
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14 Karat Gold Oval Cut Amethyst Cocktail Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
rings to rose-cut diamond brooches, also costume jewellery: Chanel, Christian Dior, Christian Lacroix
Amethyst, 14k Gold
Vintage Opal and Rose Cut Diamond 22 Carat Gold Front Cocktail Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
pale but has lovely flashes of blue and green and is surrounded by rose cut diamonds. The diamond halo
Diamond, Opal, Gold
$10,320Sale Price|20% Off
GIA-Certified 1ct Oval-Cut Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
center glows a 1ct Natural Oval-Cut Diamond (E color, VS clarity) — luminous, pristine, and flawlessly
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
18KT White & Rose Gold Burmese Ruby & Diamond Ring – 3.62CTW
Located in New York, NY
timeless elegance. Metal: 18KT White & Rose Gold Center Stone: Genuine Burmese Ruby Ruby Cut: Oval
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
$13,200Sale Price|20% Off
GIA-Certified 1ct Oval-Cut Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
. At its heart rests a 1ct Natural Oval-Cut Diamond (G color, VS clarity) — a masterpiece of light and
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
$8,606Sale Price / item|20% Off
1.8 Ct Oval Cut Emerald Ring with Cluster Diamond Floral 18K White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
1.8Ct Zambian Emerald 3.23Ct Diamond Floral Halo Ring 18 Karat White Gold This elegant ring
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,975Sale Price / item|20% Off
Oval Shape 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Signet Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Oval Shape 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Signet Ring features a brilliant natural diamond set in a
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
5 Carat Oval Statement Brilliant White VVS Precision-Cut Radiance Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 5 carats, oval, statement ring, diamond ring. A collector-facing piece where
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Roman Malakov 9.61 Carat Oval Cut Green Emerald Halo Cocktail Fashion Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A vibrant cocktail ring, showcasing a GRS certified 9.61 carats oval cut green emerald, set on a
Pink Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Meira T 14K Rose Gold Asymmetric Ring, Oval Pink & Pear Shaped Blue Sapphires
By Meira T
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Meira T 14K rose gold ring with one oval pink sapphire and one pear shaped blue sapphire weighing
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Ladies 14K Rose Gold Garnet Halo Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
-Prong Set in 14 Karat Rose Gold with: One (1) natural, oval-shaped, brilliant-cut garnet: Species
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
5ct Oval-Cut Swiss Blue Topaz & Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
5ct natural oval-cut Swiss Blue Topaz (12 Ă— 10.2mm), prized for its vivid ocean-blue brilliance
Blue Topaz, Topaz, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
$6,420Sale Price|20% Off
18ct White and Rose Gold Pink Diamond Ring 1.36ct 6.1g
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
This exquisite pink-coloured diamond ring is crafted in 18ct white gold with rose gold highlights
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold
SI Clarity HI Color Oval Cut Diamond Double Band Engagement Ring 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, this exquisite ring is handset with 1.47 carat of sparkling diamonds
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,822Sale Price / item|20% Off
1.17Ct Oval Cut Ruby with Diamond Halo Ring 18 Karat White Gold Handmade Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Diamond Wt. :- 0.38 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I) Ruby Wt. :- 0.79 Ct. Ring Size :- 7
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$959Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style 0.75 Carat White Rose Cut Diamond Emerald Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Cut Diamonds. This Ring has 0.60 Carats of Oval Cut Emeralds. This Ring is available also in 14 or
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
SI Clarity HI Color Oval Cut Diamond Double Band Engagement Ring 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, this exquisite ring is handset with 1.47 carat of sparkling diamonds
Diamond, Gold, 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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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 diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And 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.Â
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs. Â
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.Â
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.Â
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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