14K Yellow Gold Vintage Australian Opal & Diamond Ring
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14K Yellow Gold Vintage Australian Opal & Diamond Ring Ladies Austrialian opal and diamond ring
Late 20th Century Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Vintage Australian Opal & Diamond Ring
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14K Yellow Gold Vintage Australian Opal & Diamond Ring Ladies Austrialian opal and diamond ring
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
Open Wrap Green 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Enamel Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Open Wrap Green 14K Yellow Gold Enamel Diamond Ring is a beautifully crafted piece that
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Vintage Eva Emerald & Diamond Cocktail Ring in Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Gemstone Color: Green Side Diamonds Shapes: Baguette, Round & Marquise Side Diamonds Weight: 3.00 ct
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Oval Green Natural Emerald Diamond Gemstone Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
Carat: 1.67 ct Color: Green Stone: Natural Diamond Shape: Marquise Carat: 0.13 ct Clarity: SI
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 6ct Natural Emerald & Diamond Cluster Ring, 18KT Gold
Located in Braintree, GB
A striking vintage emerald and diamond cluster ring crafted in 18KT yellow gold, dating to
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Moi Et Toi gemstone diamond ring 18 Karat Gold Peridot Citrine ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
: 18 white gold Gemstone weight: 2.00ct center Gemstone name: Citrine/Peridot Gemstone shape: Pear
Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Gold
Beauvince Sara Ring (2.29 ct Emerald & Diamonds) in White Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
With a pronounced diamond halo surrounding a green emerald, this ring beautifully contrasts warmth
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$986Sale Price / item|44% Off
Enamel 14k gold ring with ruby and diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
"Floral" 14 kt solid gold ring with enamel Green Leaves with natural ruby and diamonds. July
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Enamel, Gold
Stunning 0.34ct Emerald & Diamond Halo Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
: 1 stone Emerald Main stone carat weight: 0.2ct Shape: Pear shape Color grade: Green Clarity grade
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Fred Leighton Platinum Columbian Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring
By Fred Leighton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pop of green to brighten your day. This Fred Leighton ring has a gorgeous green emerald that
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$46,400Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 7.2 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Ballerina Cocktail Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
weighed and faceted in an elegant pear shape. The emerald is secured in a refined three-prong martini
Diamond, Emerald
GIA Certified 1.34 Carat Diamond Platinum Gold Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Simply gorgeous one of a kind wide cocktail ring with a pear shaped Diamond center. The center
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
$69,376Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 19.62 Carats Zambian Emerald & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Bangkok, Bangkok
Treatment: Minor Origin: Zambia Color: Green Certification: GRS- GemResearch Swisslab Diamond: Round & Pear
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Rainbow Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring, Multicolor 6.23ct Dome
Located in Great Neck, NY
sapphire ring features a curated arrangement of oval, marquise, and pear-shape stones—each selected for its
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow S...
1.68 Carat Sapphire Diamond Rose Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Blue green sapphire and diamond engagement ring. Pear shaped center stone set in a 14k rose gold
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Beauvince Yana Halo Ring (8.96 cts Emerald & Diamonds) in Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Gemstones Shape: Pear Shape Gemstones Weight: 5.22 ct Gemstones Color: Green Diamonds Shape: Round & Pear
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Captivating 1.26ct Natural Emerald and Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
: 20 stones Emerald Main stone carat weight: 0.4ct Shape: Pear shape Color grade: Green Clarity grade
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,485Sale Price / item|30% Off
14 Karat Yellow Gold Tsavorite and Diamond Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k yellow gold tsavorite and diamond ring, containing 1 pear shape cut tsavorite weighing 1.09cts
Diamond, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gregg Ruth Pink and White Diamond Filigree Ring
By Gregg Ruth
Located in Delray Beach, FL
diamonds of pear shapes, marquise, and round cut. 2.12 carats of pave diamonds are nestled throughout
White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Vintage Brutalist Yellow Gold Emerald European Cut Diamond Fingermate Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (6) Natural Genuine Emerald - Pear Shape - Prong Set - Very Nice Green Color - Natural
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Beauvince Danya Ring (6.83 cts Emerald & Diamonds) in Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
: Green Diamonds Shape: Round & Marquise Side Diamonds Weight: 1.79 ct Side Diamond Color: G Side Diamond
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
1.1Ct Chrome Diopside Ring with Natural Diamonds Accents: Solid 10K Gold, 10x8mm
Located in Columbus, OH
A 1.1Ct chrome diopside ring set in solid 10K gold, accented with sparkling earth-mined diamonds
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Engagement Ring with 0.60 Carat Emerald and Diamonds
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
: natural 3. Design & Style: engagement ring 4. Cut & Shape: Pear cut 5. Weight & Size: Pear Cut – 0.60
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Glamorous 28.26ct Emerald and Diamonds Cluster Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
stone: 1 pc Emerald Main stone carat weight: 24.20ct Shape: Pear Color: Green Side stone: 368 pcs
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.00 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond 1.50 Ct Zambian Emerald Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
come in 18k gold with a lustrous GIA Certified Fancy Yellow Diamond of 1,00 carat,in perfect pear shape
Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Gold
18K White Gold Ring with 14 CT Emerald and 5.55 CTW Diamonds
Located in Stuart, FL
- Very slightly grayish Diamond Attributes: Shape and Cut- 56- Round brilliant cut and 16- Pear
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Boucheron Nuri Parrot Ring 6.41ct Aquamarine Sapphire Diamond 18K White Gold
By Boucheron
Located in Monaco, MC
Boucheron Nuri Parrot ring in 18K white gold, featuring a 6.41-carat pear-shaped aquamarine held in
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Tsavorite, White Gold
3.38tcw Teardrop Diamond & Round Colombian Emerald Cluster Statement Gold Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
A pear cut diamond & Colombian Emerald cluster statement ring in 14K white ring. A VVS1 quality
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
10.97 Carat Emerald and 1.01 Carat Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
Diamond three-stone engagement ring. With a 10.97 carat pear shape Emerald in the Centre, with 2 pieces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Floral Emerald Diamond Bypass Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
★ Stone: Natural Emerald Shape: Pear Carat: 1.39 ct Color: Green Stone: Natural Diamond Shape
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,964Sale Price|30% Off
Brazilian Alexandrite and Diamond Ring in 14K Solid Gold PE 8x4.5mm
Located in Columbus, OH
A stunning 8x4.5mm pear-shaped Alexandrite shimmers between hues of green and violet, framed by
Alexandrite, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ladies 18k White Gold Gia Certified Fancy Vivid Green-Yellow Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
(2) pear-shape brilliant cut natural diamonds: Measurements: 4.55mm x 2.98mm Weight Range: 0.141 ct
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Valentines Clover Diamond Ring Multi Color Diamonds 18K White Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
White Diamonds approx 0.36 Carat G-H-SI Design area size approx 12 x 12 mm. Pear shape diamond sizes are
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mesmerizing 25.7ct Citrine, Garnet, and Natural Diamonds Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
: 18K White Gold Main stone: 1 stone Citrine Main stone carat weight: 24.04ct Shape: Pear shape Color
Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Zambian Emerald Diamond Long Wedding Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
shank with solitaire diamond ring, has two pear cut emeralds set on the top and below the diamond making
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified 0.93 Carat Paraiba and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
of the pear silhouette. The ring is expertly crafted in 18K white gold. This cool, neutral metal
Diamond, Paraiba, 18k Gold, White Gold
$6,334Sale Price|30% Off
Statement 5cts Zambian Emerald Ring with Natural Diamonds: 14K Solid Yellow Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
: 14.2x8.9mm Shape: Pear Hardness: 7.5-8 Country of Origin: Zambia Metal: 14k-3.59g Diamond Count-Weight: 10
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Statement Fancy Colored Diamond 8.90 Carats Cocktail Ring 18K White Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
extraordinary 6.37 carats of fancy colored diamonds. The fancy diamonds, cut in oval and pear shapes, average
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, W...
Butterfly Emerald Natural Diamond Statement Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
milestone celebrations. ★ MATERIALS ★ Stone: Natural Emerald Shape: Pear Carat: 1.19 ct Color: Green
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 6.00 Cttw Natural Emerald/Diamond Cluster Ring Size 7 in 18k/925
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our captivating Victorian Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, a true masterpiece that
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Cabochon Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
2.15 carats of round brilliant, marquise, and pear-shape diamonds which are all larger in size and add
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Emerald Diamond 4.10ct, Fancy Yellow Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
This 18K solid gold Zambian emerald and diamond cluster ring is a striking heirloom-style jewel
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18...
Cluster Emerald Natural Diamond Broad Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
: Natural Emerald Shape: Pear Carat: 1.82 ct Color: Green Stone: Natural Diamond Shape: Round
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Sphene Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A gorgeous ring featuring a fine green sphene weighing 6.99 carats. It has a lovely oval-shape and
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Faceted Zambian Emerald Pave Diamond Halo Wedding Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Faceted Zambian Emerald Pave Diamond Halo Wedding Ring 18 Karat White Gold features pear cut
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
8 Carat Pear Statement 14K White Gold Refined Grandeur Heirloom
Located in Mumbai, IN
this ring sits approximately 8 carats of meticulously selected Emerald Green pear shape diamonds
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Kai Flora Blossom 3.93 ctw Periot and Aquamarine Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Newport Beach, CA
peridot and serene sky-blue aquamarine gemstones, each cut to perfection in elegant pear shapes
Aquamarine, Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified Natural Colombian Emerald and Rose-Cut Diamond 18K Cocktail Ring
By HYT Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
. The perfect piece to take you from day to night, this ring will elevate any outfit. - Pear Shape
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Peter Suchy GIA 1.00 Carat Alexandrite Diamond Halo Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Alexandrite and diamond halo engagement ring. GIA certified natural untreated pear shape
Alexandrite, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tsavorite Diamond Platinum Navette-Style Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds and 2 pear-shape diamonds set around the ring. Hand-fabricated in
Diamond, Tsavorite, Platinum
8.51 Ct Colombian Emerald 18 Karat Gold Diamond GIA Certified Cocktail Ring
By Tsarina Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
accented by leaf shaped Rubellite and 12 White Diamonds totaling 0.17 ct. Combination of colors and shapes
Diamond, Emerald, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Gold
Jadeite Jade Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
by pear shape and tapered baguette cut diamonds weighing a total of 2.55 carats. They are set in a
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Emerald & Diamond Halo Gem Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)- Ready to Ship
Located in New Delhi, DL
to any look. ★ MATERIALS ★ Stone: Natural Diamond Shape: Pear Carat: 0.32 ct Color: Green
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
AGL & GFCO Certified 0.823 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamond Shape: Oval Carat: 0.823 Colour: Vivid Green Clarity
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emilio Jewelry 6.98 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
in the world at an additional cost. Showcasing a gorgeous 6.35ct Pear shape Genuine Emerald
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Multi-Cut Pink and Green Tourmaline Wide Band Ring Set in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
touch of color and character to the ring. The alternating arrangement of pink and green tourmalines
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Floral Bypass Cocktail Ring in 14K Yellow Gold with 1.57 Ct Emerald & Diamond
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant floral bypass cocktail ring, crafted in 14K yellow gold, highlights four pear-cut
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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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