18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Bridal Ring with Copper Bearing Paraiba Tourmaline
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Tibetan 18 karat white gold contemporary bridal ring is encrusted with diamonds, and oval cut
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green ...
Ring with Paraiba Tourmaline, Diamonds and Sapphires in 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
An unusual form makes this Tibetan 18 karat rose gold contemporary ring an art object. It is
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green ...
18 Karat White Gold Tibetan Ring with Paraiba Tourmaline, Diamonds and Emeralds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
An unusual form makes this Tibetan 18 karat white gold contemporary ring an art object. It is
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green ...
Paraiba Quartz Ring London Blue Topaz 17 Carats 18K Yellow Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Paraiba
Quartz, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow G...
Paraiba Quartz Ring London Blue Topaz 17 Carats 18K Yellow Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Paraiba
Quartz, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow G...
$499Sale Price|58% Off
Paraiba Quartz Ring London Blue Topaz 17 Carats 18K Yellow Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Paraiba
Quartz, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow G...
Paraiba Quartz Ring London Blue Topaz 17 Carats 18K Yellow Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Paraiba
Quartz, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow G...
$499Sale Price|58% Off
Paraiba Quartz Ring London Blue Topaz 17 Carats 18K Yellow Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Paraiba
Quartz, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow G...
$499Sale Price|58% Off
Paraiba Quartz Ring London Blue Topaz 17 Carats 18K Yellow Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Paraiba
Quartz, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow G...
$499Sale Price|58% Off
Paraiba Quartz Ring London Blue Topaz 17 Carats 18K Yellow Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Paraiba
Quartz, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow G...
$499Sale Price|58% Off
Paraiba Quartz Ring London Blue Topaz 17 Carats 18K Yellow Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Paraiba
Quartz, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow G...
$499Sale Price|58% Off
Paraiba Quartz Ring London Blue Topaz 17 Carats 18K Yellow Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Paraiba
Quartz, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow G...
$499Sale Price|58% Off
Paraiba Quartz Ring London Blue Topaz 17 Carats 18K Yellow Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Paraiba
Quartz, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow G...
$499Sale Price|58% Off
Paraiba Quartz Ring London Blue Topaz 17 Carats 18K Yellow Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Paraiba
Quartz, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow G...
$499Sale Price|58% Off
Paraiba Quartz Ring London Blue Topaz 17 Carats 18K Yellow Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Paraiba
Quartz, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow G...
Paraiba Quartz Ring London Blue Topaz 17 Carats 18K Yellow Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Paraiba
Quartz, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow G...
18 Karat Yellow or Rose Gold Fashion Ring with Paraiba Tourmaline and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Tibetan 18 karat yellow or rose gold contemporary fashion ring is encrusted with diamonds
Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, Spinel, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 14k Gold...
Oval Paraiba Tourmaline Ring with Round Diamond Halo Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
captivating oval cut Paraiba tourmaline as its centerpiece. Nestled within a lustrous white gold setting, the
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Paraiba and Diamond Band Ring
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Trinity collection band ring set in 18K white gold with 8.08cts paraiba and 1.91cts diamond. Ring
Tourmaline, White Gold
Pear Cut Drop Shape Teal Blue Paraiba Tourmaline Pave 18k White Gold Unique Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
18K White Gold 9.1 Grams Ring Size 6 18.5 mm Length of front 17.0 mm Width of front 4.0mm width of
Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, White Gold
Lightning Ridge Black Opal + Jadeite + Paraiba Tourmaline + Diamond Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
Discover the beauty and precision of Belgian craftsmanship in this one-of-a-kind ring by jewellery
Diamond, Jade, Opal, Tourmaline, Black Opal, Paraiba, 18k Gold, Sterling...
Paraiba Tourmaline, Ruby and Diamond 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Paraiba Tourmaline 2.18 carats, Ruby 0.74 carat and Diamond 0.44 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold
Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sunita Nahata Aquamarine Ring with Paraiba, Alexandrite & Diamond in 18KWG
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
gold with Paraiba, alexandrite and diamonds. Santa Maria Aquamarine: 17.240 carat, 29.00X12.50X9.80mm
White Diamond, Paraiba, Alexandrite, Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold...
18 Karat Rose Gold Cluster Ring with 11 Carat Sapphires and Paraiba Tourmalines
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
An unusual form makes this 18 karat rose gold contemporary cocktail cluster ring an art object. It
Garnet, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Spinel, ...
$109,000Sale Price|71% Off
NWT $380, 000 18KT Rare Exquisite Massive Fancy Glittering Paraiba Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Massive Gorgeous Paraiba and Diamond Ring. Ring consists of Rare a Large Fine Magnificent Paraiba
Diamond, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold
$134,000Sale Price|60% Off
NWT $335, 000 18KT Rare Exquisite Massive Fancy Glittering Paraiba Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Massive Gorgeous Paraiba and Diamond Ring. Ring consists of Rare a Large Fine Magnificent Paraiba
Diamond, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold
Platinum Diamond GIA Oval 4.11 Carat Paraiba Tourmaline Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-Green Paraiba Tourmaline 4.11 Carats, 2 Emerald Cut Diamonds, 10 Round Diamonds, H Color VS1-VS2 Clarity
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, Platinum
$21,470Sale Price|54% Off
NWT $48K 18KT Rare Exquisite Certified Lrg Fancy Glittering Paraiba Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous Paraiba and Diamond Ring. Ring consists of Rare a Large Fine Magnificent Paraiba Tourmaline
Diamond, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold
14 Karat White Gold Paraiba Cuprian Tourmaline and Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 14 round single cut = 0.14ct Color: H / I
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$17,500Sale Price|30% Off
GAL Certified 5.39 carat Paraiba Tourmaline Bespoke Marquise Diamond Spiral RIng
Located in Great Neck, NY
hallmarked, 9.00 carat total Ring, Oval Shaped, Brilliant cut Mint Green paraiba tourmaline ring. This Gem is
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, W...
$16,497Sale Price|35% Off
5.48 Carat Pear Shape Paraiba Tourmaline Rosecut Round Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
18k White Gold and Diamond Ring. This piece will surely brighten up any jewelry collector's collection
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, White Gold
6 Carat TW Pinkish Red Tourmaline with Neon Paraiba Tourmaline Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 6CTTW Oval Cut Pinkish-Red Tourmaline Ring featuring stunning Neon Paraiba Tourmaline and
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sunita Nahata Aquamarine 13.90ct. Fancy Ring in 18KWG with Paraiba & Alexandrite
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
gold with paraiba, alexandrite and diamonds. Aquamarine: 13.91 carats, cushion shape, 1 piece, 14x14
Alexandrite, Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Go...
GIA Certified 8.51ct Paraiba Tourmaline in Modern White Gold & Diamond Mounting
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Paraiba is almost entirely devoid of internal flaws and is extremely lively. Ring is size 6. Gross weight
Paraiba, Tourmaline, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Fourteen Carats Gems Cocktail Ring With Sapphire and Paraiba Tourmalines
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
An unusual form makes this 18 karat yellow gold contemporary cocktail cluster ring an art object
Garnet, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Spinel, ...
Paraiba Tourmaline 18 karat white gold 8carats one-of-a-kind
By Bonebakker
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Mesmerizing Paraiba Tourmaline Ring 8 carats. This astounding white gold ring with a Paraïba
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sunita Nahata Paraiba 7.38ct. Fancy Ring in 18KWG with Tsavorite and Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
white gold. A statement piece with vibrant contrast and exceptional craftsmanship. Paraiba Fancy Ring
Diamond, White Diamond, Tsavorite, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sunita Nahata Paraiba 10.86ct. Fancy Ring in 18KWG with Tsavorite and Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A captivating statement ring featuring an exquisite Paraiba tourmaline centerpiece, celebrated for
Diamond, White Diamond, Tsavorite, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sunita Nahata Paraiba 8.50ct. Fancy Ring in 18KWG with Tsavorite and Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A captivating statement ring featuring an exquisite Paraiba tourmaline centerpiece, celebrated for
White Diamond, Paraiba, Diamond, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18Kt White Gold 59ct Aquamarine Ring, 4 Dolphins Diamonds & Paraiba Tourmaline
Located in Antwerp, BE
18Kt White Gold Large 59.96 Aquamarine Ring With 4 Dolphins Set With Diamonds Aquamarine: 59.96
Aquamarine, Diamond, Tourmaline, White Gold
Nazarelle 14K W Gold 11.50ct Blue Tourmaline Diamond & Paraiba Tourmaline Ring
By Nazarelle
Located in Houston, TX
This ring is designed by Nazarelle and made in 14k white gold. For the center stone it features one
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Pear cut Paraiba Statement ring Mixed / Other 14K White Gold Elegant Sparkle
Located in Mumbai, IN
Metal & finish: 14K White Gold (other gold colours and finishes available on request) Ring style
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Joke Quick White Diamond Paraiba Tourmaline No Heat sapphire Pink Spinel Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
Discover the beauty and precision of Belgian craftsmanship in this Icy White Diamond, Paraiba
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Spinel, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Par...
Certified 6.47 Carat Emerald, 1.96 Carat Paraiba and Diamond Three-Stone Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
currently sized at US 7, can be resized. Ring information: Metal: 18K Gold Emerald: 4.11 carat Paraiba
Diamond, Emerald, Paraiba, 18k Gold, White Gold
Nazarelle GIA Certified Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Nazarelle
Located in Houston, TX
This ring is designed by Nazarelle and made in 14k white and rose gold. For the center stone it
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold
Nazarelle 18K W/Y Gold GIA Brazilian 1.41ct Paraiba Tourmaline and Diamond Ring
By Nazarelle
Located in Houston, TX
This ring is designed by Nazarelle and is made in 18K white and yellow gold. The center stone is a
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Kat Florence 7.23ct Pear-Cut Mozambique Paraiba Tourmaline & Pavé Diamonds
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite Kat Florence platinum ring features a stunning 7.23-carat pear-shaped Paraiba
Diamond, Paraiba, 18k Gold
Precious Basics Ring, 18 Carat White Gold, 2 African Paraiba Tourmalines 1.86 ct
By Colleen B. Rosenblat
Located in Hamburg, DE
and business looks. Elegantly shaped band rings set with unique, coloured gemstones join sophisticated
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Nazarelle 18 Karat White Gold 2.51 Carat GIA Paraiba Tourmaline and Diamond Ring
By Nazarelle
Located in Houston, TX
This ring is designed by Nazarelle and features a cushion cut 2.51 karat Brazilian Paraiba
Tourmaline, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
GIA 5.78 Carat Paraiba Tourmaline with 1.27 Carats Diamond Ring in 21 Karat YG
By Kiersten Elizabeth
Located in Southport, CT
Gorgeous ring in 21 Karat yellow gold brushed finished. 5.78 Carat Paraiba-type Tourmaline
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 22k Gold
7 Carat Oval Statement Paraiba Blue 14K Gold Signature Sophistication Heirloom
Located in Mumbai, IN
gold colours and finishes available on request) Ring style: High Jewelry Statement Ring Ring size &
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
7 Carat Cushion Statement Paraiba Blue 14K White Gold Refined Grandeur
Located in Mumbai, IN
White Gold (other gold colours and finishes available on request) Ring style: High Jewelry Statement
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Brilliant paraiba Statement Mixed / Other 14K Gold Refined Light Modern Classic
Located in Mumbai, IN
or in jewellery; this paraíba tourmaline and diamond ring shows that respect with its precise mixed
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$15,600Sale Price|35% Off
IGI 18K 10.55 Ct Zambia Paraiba Color Emerald&Diamonds Antique Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
Color: F-G Clarity: VS-SI Setting: Ring Metal: 18K White Gold Ring Size: US 6.5, resizable Duties and
Diamond, Emerald, Beryl, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
5 Carat Oval Statement Paraiba Blue 14K White Gold Timeless Brilliance
Located in Mumbai, IN
White Gold so that the ring feels reassuringly present without pinching, spinning or catching. Clients
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
9 Carat Cushion Statement Paraiba Blue 14K White Gold Refined Grandeur Heirloom
Located in Mumbai, IN
power—brilliance without chaos. Colour family: Paraiba Blue. Metal: 14K White Gold. The silhouette is
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$419Sale Price / item|46% Off
Carved Flower silver, gold ring with gemstones
Located in Istanbul, TR
ring with mother of pearl flower. Shell flower ring. Metal: 925 silver plus 14k gold plating over
Emerald, Paraiba, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate, 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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