GIA Certified 0.30 Carat Faint Pink SI1 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
stones for multi stone jewelry, as well as in smaller solitaire engagement rings or necklaces. This size
2010s Asian Loose Gemstones
Diamond
GIA Certified 0.30 Carat Faint Pink SI1 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
stones for multi stone jewelry, as well as in smaller solitaire engagement rings or necklaces. This size
Diamond
GIA Certified 0.28 Carat Faint Pink SI1 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
layering in multi stone settings. Despite its modest carat weight, a well cut 0.28 carat diamond can appear
Diamond
GIA Certified 0.31 Carat Light Pinkish Brown SI2 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
accent stones in multi stone rings, earrings, or pendants, or as a subtle, elegant center stone for
Diamond
GIA Certified 0.88 Carat Light Green SI1 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
popular in fine jewelry and engagement rings. Our Pear Shape Diamond is a distinctive and elegant diamond
Diamond
GIA Certified 0.34 Carat Very Light Pink I1 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
intricate, multi stone designs. A 0.34 carat diamond offers timeless elegance and a versatile fit for a
Diamond
0.70ct Diamond Cluster Pendant in 18k White Gold, Circa 2000
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
has been crafted in 18k white gold. The pierced decorated multi-claw setting has a pear shaped design
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$2,500 / item
Multi-Shape Diamond 3-Stone Fashion Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in BANGKOK, TH
Diamond 3 Stone Fashion Ring, using 0.3ct pear, emerald and marquise shaped diamonds to create this
Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold
Multi Band 18kt White Gold Ring w/ Pear-Shaped Emerald and Heart-Shaped Diamond
By Crivelli
Located in Toronto, CA
emeralds, all meeting in the middle with to special center stones. The bold deep pear-shaped emerald is
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$7,900 / item
Multi-Shape Diamond Eternity Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in BANGKOK, TH
Diamond Multi-shape Eternity Ring, using pear, emerald, oval and marquise shaped diamonds to create
Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold
Pear Oval Emerald Cut 1.24 Carat Diamond White Gold Triple Multi Band Ring
By Sage Designs L.A.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
diamonds. The ring weighs 6.3 grams and all stones are at least F/VS2 and 100% natural.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$24,000
18K Gold 4.34 CTW Diamond 'Multi-layered' Ring
Located in Bradford, Ontario
Ring Size: 6.50 Hallmarks: K18 2.016 D2.33 Total Weight: 9.90 grams Primary stone - Type: Diamond
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$2,520 / item
Marquise and Pear Shape Diamond Wrap Around Eternity Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in BANGKOK, TH
Diamond Wrap Around Eternity Ring, using pear and marquise shaped diamonds to create this eternity
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$4,453 / item
Heart and Pear Shape Diamond Wrap Around Eternity Ring in 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in BANGKOK, TH
Diamond Wrap Around Eternity Ring, using heart and pear shaped diamonds to create this eternity
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Unavailable|$4,453 / item
Heart and Pear Shape Diamond Wrap Around Eternity Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in BANGKOK, TH
Diamond Wrap Around Eternity Ring, using heart and pear shaped diamonds to create this eternity
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$2,190 / item
Marquis and Pear Shape Diamond 2 in 1 Eternity Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in BANGKOK, TH
Diamond 2 in 1 Eternity Ring, using marquis and pear shaped diamonds to create this eternity ring
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K 7.59ctw Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Ring Size: 6.75 Pear Modified Brillia
Located in Holtsville, NY
vibrant colors and brilliant diamonds. The centerpiece is a 5.21 carat Cabochon Pear Shaped Blue Sapphire
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$17,700
GIA Certified Multi Shape Diamond Cocktail Ring, Set in 18Kt Gold
Located in BANGKOK, TH
A Modern and Glamorous GIA Certified Multi Shape Diamond Cocktail Ring. Each Diamond Weighs 0.7
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$3,200 / item
Multi-Shape Diamond Crossover Dome Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in BANGKOK, TH
Domed Ring using pear, emerald, oval and heart shaped diamonds, in a curved setting, to create this
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$3,400 / item
Multi Shape Diamond Cocktail Ring Set in 18Kt Gold
Located in BANGKOK, TH
Parallel Multi Shape Diamond Ring using Marquise, Pear, Emerald, and Round diamonds to create this
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
David Rosenberg 3.23 Total Carat Yellow and Pink Multi Shape Diamond Flower Ring
By David Rosenberg
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This stunning Rosenberg Diamonds & Co. diamond ring shows a masterful floral design that is
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, White Go...
Unavailable|$18,885
3.37 Carat Pear Cut Sapphire and Baguette Platinum Ring
Located in METAIRIE, LA
From our Beverly Hills Estate Collection, this Platinum Pear cut Sapphire & Baguette Ring features
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
Fancy Yellow Pear Shape Diamond Ring that Converts into a Pendant 18k Gold
Located in Whippany, NJ
the beauty of colored diamonds. The focal point of the ring is the fancy intense yellow radiant center
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
7.30 Carat Multi Sapphire Diamond Ring in Oxidized Sterling Silver 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
7.30 ct Multi Sapphire surrounded by 0.96 ct Diamond Ring set in Oxidized Sterling Silver with half
Brown Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, ...
Multi Fancy Shape Natural Diamond 18k Gold Eternity Band Multi Shape Diamond
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Multi Fancy Shape Natural Diamond 18k Gold Eternity Band Multi Shape Diamond Cluster Ring/ Garland
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$2,800 / item
3 Row Multi Shape Diamond Cocktail Ring Set in 18Kt Gold
Located in BANGKOK, TH
3 Row, Multi Shape Diamond Ring using Marquise, Pear, and Round diamonds in a curved setting. The
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$10,296 / item
14k Yellow Gold, Heart Shape Center with Pear Small Heart Shape Diamond Ring
By Murat Uguz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
rare multi cut diamond bypass ring is priced at 20% off for Valentines Day! Center Stone: Heart Diamond
Diamond, 14k Gold
Unavailable|$3,000
Three-Stone Multicolored 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 3 Stone Multi Colored Ring features 37 Natural Diamonds. The center stone is a Cornered
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$4,250
3.50 Carat Art Deco Platinum Emerald and Diamond Dinner Ring
Located in Metairie, LA
gorgeous colored gems accented by dazzling diamonds. This one-of-a-kind handmade multi-stone Dinner ring
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Unavailable|$2,140
Glass Filled Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, 10
hand. This ring contains 0.40 carats total weight of diamonds multi shape, 0.87 carats total weight of
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$2,531
18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ebony Estate Ring
Located in New York, NY
• Metal: 18K Yellow Gold • Finger Size: 5 • Gram Weight: 9.2 Grams • Diamond Cut: Round, Pear
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$56,000
Paul Amey 18k Gold, Pearl and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Paul Amey
Located in Tewantin, Queensland
. Showcased in the ring are the following diamonds: 1 x 25pt F pear shape, 1 x 15pt round brilliant white
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$5,280
Paul Amey Swiss Blue Topaz Ring with Diamonds in 9K Gold
By Paul Amey
Located in Tewantin, Queensland
Swiss blue pear-shaped topaz and diamonds. This handcrafted creation is a true embodiment of elegance
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 9k Gold
Unavailable|$2,025
18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ebony Estate Ring
Located in New York, NY
• Metal: 18K Yellow Gold • Finger Size: 5 • Gram Weight: 9.2 Grams • Diamond Cut: Round, Pear
Unavailable|$24,000
Paul Amey 18K Gold, Diamond and Chrome Tourmaline "ZigZag" Handcrafted Ring
By Paul Amey
Located in Tewantin, Queensland
” design and is finished with his signature texture. The ring features a 68pt pear white diamond of quality
Diamond, Tourmaline, Chrome Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Unavailable|$336,270 / item
Kristen 5.60 Carat GIA Certified Pear Shape E in Color and VS1 in Clarity
Located in New York, NY
bridge, and pavé prongs. Undoubtedly the most complex setting to craft, 3 stone rings require expert
Diamond, Platinum
Unavailable|$1,919 / item
Lapis and Turquoise Studded Enamel Ring in 14 Karat Gold
Located in JAIPUR, IN
Elegant and exquisite Multi Color Enamel Cocktail 14 K Ring, center set with 3.15 Cts. Cabochon
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Unavailable|$5,850
Lesunja Music Was My First Love White Gold Prasiolite Ring
Located in Zürich, CH
. multi-faceted green prasiolite. The impressive stone is surrounded by 67 signature VS diamonds and
Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$88,000
Paul Amey "Rosetta" 18k Gold and Jasper Cocktail Ring
By Paul Amey
Located in Tewantin, Queensland
ring are the following diamonds: 1 x 40pt pear F VS, 1 x 25pt F SI, 2 x 15pt F SI, 1 x 8pt F SI, 1 x
Coral, Garnet, Jasper, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Unavailable|$16,205
Paul Amey "Lemon Sherbet" Sterling Silver with Gold Overlay Bangle
By Paul Amey
Located in Tewantin, Queensland
handcrafted by Paul Amey with no casting or 3D imaging used. Diamond and stone settings were all carried out
Diamond, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Quartz, Gold, Sterling Silver
Unavailable|$14,360
Paul Amey "Lemon Sherbert" Sterling Silver with Gold Overlay Quartz Pendant
By Paul Amey
Located in Tewantin, Queensland
handcrafted by Paul Amey with no casting or 3D imaging used. Diamond and stone settings were all carried out
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Quartz, Pink Sapphire, Gold, Sterling Silver
4.26 Carat Oval Aquamarine Three Stone Ring 18K Gold with Rose Cut Pear Diamonds
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
stones: Rose cut pear shaped diamonds, approximately 0.30 carats total Accent stones: Round brilliant
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, White Gold...
4.26 Carat Aquamarine Oval Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold - By Merkaba
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
4.26 Carat Aquamarine Oval Ring in 18K White Gold – Fine Aquamarine & Diamond Cocktail Ring by
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, White Gold...
2.56 Carat Emerald Cut Tanzanite Ring in 18K White Gold with Rose Cut Diamonds
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
center stone. Baguette diamonds totaling 0.10 carats create crisp linear brilliance, while rose cut pear
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tanzanite, Emerald, 18k Gold, Wh...
Sold|$5,305
Multi-Stone Double Flower Ladies Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
color and SI in clarity. Gemstone Diamond Details: Approx. 2.20cts of pear shape sapphire stones. Approx
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Royal Blue Ceylon Sapphire Platinum Three Stone Ring with Pear-Shaped Diamonds
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Impressive 8.02 Carat Royal Blue Ceylon Sapphire Platinum Diamond Three Stone Ring by Merkaba
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Purple-Pink Sapphire Three-Stone Platinum and Rose Gold Ring with Pear Diamonds
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Sensational 2.77 Carat Ceylon Purple-Pink Sapphire Three-Stone Platinum and Rose Gold Ring by
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Purple ...
Sold|$198,500
Multi-Color Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New Orleans, LA
Institute of America (GIA) as natural fancy diamonds. To find such rare stones set in a ring together is to
White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Platinum
Contemporary Pear Shape Multi-Color Gemstone Cocktail Ring in Yellow Gold
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
Rosior Contemporary Cocktail Ring Manufactured in 19.2 Karat Yellow Gold and setted with saturated
Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, ...
3.93 Carat Pear Pink Tourmaline Platinum Ring with 1.00 Carat Round Diamond
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
: Pink tourmaline, 3.93 carats, pear shape Accent stone: Round brilliant diamond, 1.00 carat Ring size
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Platinum
Sold|$12,796
Multi Shape Diamond Flower Cluster Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 18k white gold Diamond Details: Approximately 0.86ctw of round brilliant and pear shape
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
LeVian Multi Stone Layered Statement Ring, 14k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 7
By Le Vian
Located in McLeansville, NC
Make a statement with this stunning LeVian Multi-Stone Layered Ring, crafted in 14k yellow gold
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yello...
Three-Stone Multi Fancy Shape Diamond Ring 1.09 Carat in 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Rutherford, NJ
Let your hair down and bedazzle. Set in 18 Kt rose gold and stunning diamonds. The ring adorns
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cocktail Ring in multi-shape Natural Fancy Color diamonds
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A one-of-a-kind ring with rare fancy color diamonds set in an elegant and lavish look . Natural
Diamond, 18k Gold
Bulgari Allegra Diamond & Multi-gemstone Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Flushing, NY
Bulgari Allegra Diamond & Multi-gemstone Ring Pavé-set round-cut diamonds totaling 0.60 carats
Tourmaline, Blue Topaz
6.60 Ct Green Tourmaline & Multi-Color Diamond Ring in 18kt White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Offered here is an estate green tourmaline & multi-color diamond ring in 18kt White Gold
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Orange Multi-Color Sapphire and Diamond Toi et Moi Clover Ring
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
Material: 14K White Gold Stone Details: 3 Pear Shaped Multicolor Sapphires at 1.13 Carats
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Handmade 14k White Gold 2.38ct GIA Pear Solitaire Dual Halo Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
arrival. Enjoy! --Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old Pear Brilliant Cut - Multi-Prong Set - G
Diamond, 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 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.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond 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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