Rossella Ugolini Platinum Sugarloaf Cabochon Lapis Lazuli Man Signet Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
The lapis lazuli is set in a platinum bezel and framed by a platinum shank a masterful craftsmanship handmade in Italy. The ring is designed to be comfortable, making it ideal even w...
Lapis Lazuli, Platinum
Vintage 18K Gold Diamond and Ruby Buckle Ring
Located in Venice, CA
Ring size 4.5; slightly sizable. Looks great as a pinky ring!
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
14k Solid Gold Cage Ring Geometric 3D Trapezium Dainty Band
Located in Chicago, IL
Total Carat Weight: 0.24 & Under Country/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Band, Beaded, Charm, Cocktail, Crisscross, Dome, Double Finger, Eternity, Full Finger, Nail Ring, Wrap, S...
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Wedding Band Solid 14K Yellow Gold Textured Stack Combo Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Shape: Round Total Carat Weight: 0.24 & Under Country/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Coaxial Ring, Band, Beaded, Charm, Cocktail, Crisscross, Dome, Double Finger, Eternity, Full...
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Classic Thick Band in 14K Solid Gold Men Band Wedding Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Shape: Round Handmade: Yes Total Carat Weight: 0.24 & Under Country/Region of Manufacture: India Department: Men Style: Band, Beaded, Charm, Cocktail, Crisscross, Dome, Double Finger...
Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Victorian 14K Gold Family Crest Intaglio Ring of Stag in Quartz Stone
Located in Venice, CA
Ring size 8, resizable. The larger size of the ring makes it a great unisex piece, or a male pinky ring.
Quartz, 14k Gold
Vintage 18k Gold GIA 2.59ct Cabochon Emerald & Diamond Grroved Wide Platter Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Stock Number: MK-17097366 --Certification Details:-- Laboratory: GIA Report Number: 2231388138 Shape: Oval Cutting Style: Cabochon Transparency: Transparent Color: Green Species: Na...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Wedding Band Ring Solid 14K Yellow Gold Thin Band Set of 3
Located in Chicago, IL
Shape: Round Total Carat Weight: 0.24 & Under Country/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Coaxial Ring, Band, Beaded, Charm, Cocktail, Crisscross, Dome, Double Finger, Eternity, Full...
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Rossella Ugolini 1.70 Ct White Diamonds 18 kt Gold Cocktail Deco Style Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Comfortable and versatile, this exquisite ring can be worn on any finger, even as a pinky ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
GIA Certified 8.64 Carat Colombian Emerald & Baguette Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
The diamonds are channel set with a 4-prong mounting on the emerald. This ring is ideal as a men's pinky ring or a woman's statement/cocktail ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Platinum 1940’s French Peridot & Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Looks fabulous as a pinky ring! Weight 16.4g Front height measures approx 11.5mm & tapers to 5.5mm at the back.
Diamond, Peridot, Platinum
Platinum Organic Motif Multi-Diamond Ring, 1950's
Located in Venice, CA
This makes a great pinky ring as a size 3.5, but could be resized up to two and a half sizes, so could be converted all the way to a size 6.
Diamond, Platinum
Diamond Spider Ring in 18K White Gold, White & Black Diamonds, Halloween Special
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Gender: Unisex Style: Pinky Ring Metal: 18K White Gold Ring Size: 7 (Resizing available for a fee).
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antonio Pineda Mexican Amethyst Three Stone Sterling Silver Ring
By Antoñio Pineda
Located in Point Richmond, CA
The beveled edges have surface wear and small dings, as photographed. The ring is an approx. size 7 (hard to measure exactly) and may be a pinky ring for some.
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Gold Coaxial Ring 14k Solid Gold Engagement Ring For Women/Men Proposal Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Shape: Triangle Country of Origin: India Total Carat Weight: 0.24 & Under Country/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Band, Beaded, Charm, Cocktail, Crisscross, Dome, Double Finger, ...
Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Victor Mayer 18k Gold Amethyst Signet Ring with Heraldic Shield Intaglio
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Amethyst cushion signet pinky ring in yellow gold, set with a hand-carved amethyst measuring 12.0 × 10.5 mm and engraved with a heraldic shield motif featuring a bird and crown.
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Solid Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Total Carat Weight: 0.33 - 0.49 Country/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Band, Beaded, Charm, Cocktail, Crisscross, Dome, Double Finger, Eternity, Full Finger, Nail Ring, Wrap, Sp...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
14K Solid Diamond Wedding Ring Band
Located in Chicago, IL
Shape: Round Handmade: Yes Total Carat Weight: 0.24 & Under Country/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Band, Beaded, Charm, Cocktail, Crisscross, Dome, Double Finger, Eternity, Full...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cabochon Emerald 2.50 Round Diamonds 1.10 Yellow Gold Ring, circa 1960
By Garavelli
Located in Valenza, IT
Ring size 50.5 Produced in Italy circa 1960. Perfect to wear on the pinky ring.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond Star Ring 14k Solid Gold Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Diamond Star Ring 14k Solid Gold Diamond Engagement Ring Additional information: Base Metal: Yellow Gold Main Stone: Diamond Main Stone Shape: Round Main Stone Creation: Nat...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold
Four Diamond Single Line Diamond Ring 14k Gold Anniversary Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Four Diamond Single Line Diamond Ring 14k Gold Anniversary Ring Additional information: Base Metal: Yellow Gold Main Stone: Diamond Main Stone Shape: Round Main Stone Creation: Natu...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Diamond Cuff Ring 14K Solid Yellow Gold Diamond Stacking Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Shape: Round Handmade: Yes Total Carat Weight: 0.24 & Under Country/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Band, Beaded, Charm, Cocktail, Crisscross, Dome, Double Finger, Eternity, Full...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Solid “Toi et Moi” Emerald Cut Solitaire Diamond and Columbian Emerald Cut Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Definitely makes a gorgeous chunky perfect pinky ring! Metal Purity: 18k Diamond Carat: 1.00ct Color Stone: Columbian Emerald 1.00 ct Weight: 16.0 Grams Place of Origin: Unknown (I...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Solid Gold Diamond Dainty Round Eternity Band Anniversary Couple Ring Band
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Diamond Dainty Round Eternity Band Anniversary Couple Ring Band Additional information: Base Metal: Yellow Gold Main Stone: Diamond Main Stone Shape: Round Main Stone...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Diamond Stacking Ring 14k Solid Gold Dainty Wedding Ring Promise Gold Band
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Stacking Ring 14k Solid Gold Dainty Wedding Ring Promise Gold Band Additional information: Base Metal: Yellow Gold Main Stone: Diamond Main Stone Shape: Round Main Stone Cre...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold
Rossella Ugolini 18k Yellow Gold Deco Style Band Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Versatile and comfortable, this ring is a true statement piece, fitting snugly on any finger, even as a stylish Pinky Ring.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Thick 14K Yellow Gold Wedding Solid Ring Band Unisex
Located in Chicago, IL
Shape: Round Country of Origin: India Total Carat Weight: 0.24 & Under Country/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Coaxial Ring, Band, Beaded, Charm, Cocktail, Crisscross, Dome, Doub...
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Diamond Wedding Band 14k Solid Yellow Gold Stacking Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
ShapeRound Handmade: Yes Total Carat Weight: 0.24 & Under Country/Region of Manufacture: India StyleBand, Beaded, Charm, Cocktail, Crisscross, Dome, Double Finger, Eternity, Full Fin...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
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14k & 18k Yellow Gold Freshwater Pearl and Turquoise Cluster Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
At size 4, this piece is perfect as a pinky ring or statement accessory for smaller fingers.
Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rossella Ugolini 18K White Gold Art Deco Unisex Ring, Italy, New
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Versatile and comfortable, this ring is a true statement piece, fitting snugly on any finger, even as a stylish Pinky Ring.
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Solid Gold Diamond Band Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Shape: Round Country of Origin: India Total Carat Weight: 0.24 & Under Country/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Band, Beaded, Charm, Cocktail, Crisscross, Dome, Double Finger, Ete...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Solid Gold Diamond Ring for Women
Located in Chicago, IL
Occasion: Anniversary, Birthday, Christening, Christmas, Confirmation/Communion, Engagement, Father's Day, Graduation, Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, Wedding Main Stone Color: White ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Natural Diamond Cross Chevron Ring 14k Gold Stackable Crown Wedding Ring Tiara
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Diamond Cross Chevron Ring 14k Gold Stackable Crown Wedding Ring Tiara Additional information: Base Metal: Natural Diamond, 14K Yellow Gold Main Stone: Diamond Main Stone Sh...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Dome Ring Thick 14k Solid Gold Simple Stackable
Located in Chicago, IL
Features: Stackable Base Metal: Yellow Gold Cut: Excellent Certification: 14K Hallmarked, IGI Main Stone Color: White Handmade: Yes Metal: Yellow Gold Sizable: Yes Clarity: SI1 Main ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
14k Gold Natural Pave Diamond Ring Fine Jewelry
Located in Chicago, IL
Total Carat Weight: 0.24 & Under Country/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Band, Beaded, Charm, Cocktail, Crisscross, Dome, Double Finger, Eternity, Full Finger, Nail Ring, Wrap, S...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Diamond Stacking Ring 14k Solid Gold Dainty Wedding Ring Promise Gold Band Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Stacking Ring 14k Solid Gold Dainty Wedding Ring Promise Gold Band Gift Additional information: Base Metal: Natural Diamond, 14K Yellow Gold, Gemstone Main Stone: Diamond Ma...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Gold Wedding Band Ring Solid in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Shape: Round Country of Origin: India Total Carat Weight: 0.24 & Under Country/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Coaxial Ring, Band, Beaded, Charm, Cocktail, Crisscross, Dome, Doub...
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Natural Pave Diamond Double Rounded Circle Ring 14k Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Base Metal: Yellow Gold Certification: 14K Hallmarked Main Stone Color: White Handmade: Yes Metal: Yellow Gold Sizable: Yes Main Stone Shape: Round Fine_Fashion: Fine Occasion: Engag...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Minimalist Band Handmade Ring in 14K Solid Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Yellow Gold Minimalist Ring Band Handmade Ring For Women Gift For Wife Diamond Weight: 0.29 cts Approx.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Diamond in 14k Solid Gold Open Cuff Wedding Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Base Metal: Yellow Gold Certification: 14K Hallmarked, IGI Main Stone Color: White/Colorless Diamond Weight: 0.71 Cts Approx Metal: Yellow Gold Sizable: Yes Main Stone Shape: Round O...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Natural Diamond Bar 14K Yellow Band Solid Wedding Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Total Carat Weight: 0.24 & Under Country/Region of Manufacture: India StyleHalo, Band, Beaded, Charm, Cocktail, Crisscross, Dome, Double Finger, Eternity, Full Finger, Nail Ring, Pil...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
14k Solid Gold Diamond Square Statement Filigree Cocktail Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Base Metal: Yellow Gold Certification: BIS Hallmark, IGI Main Stone Color: White Diamond Weight: 0.85 cts Approx Metal: Yellow Gold Sizable: Yes Clarity: VS-Si Main Stone Shape: Roun...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Diamond Stacking Bar Ring in 14K Solid Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Stacking Bar Ring 14K Solid Yellow Gold Bar Ring Diamond Gift For Mom.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Natural Pave Diamond Ethiopian Opal Ring in 14k Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Shape: Oval Gross Weight: 2.18 Grams Approx Occasion: Wedding, Anniversary, Birthday, Christening, Christmas, Confirmation/Communion, Engagement, Father's Day, Graduation, Mother's D...
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Certified Jadeite Jade & Diamond Cocktail Ring, Intense Apple Green Color
Located in Hong Kong, HK
It is currently sized at US 6.5 suitable for a pinky ring and can be adjusted to your ring size.
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Knot Diamond Ring in 14k Solid
Located in Chicago, IL
Features: Adjustable, Nickel-Free, Stackable Base Metal: Yellow Gold Cut: Excellent Certification: 14K Hallmarked, IGI Main Stone Color: White/Colorless Handmade: Yes Metal: Yellow G...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
14k Solid Gold Floral Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Floral Diamond Ring Designer Fashion Diamond Ring Modern Design Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Material: 14K Rose Gold, Natural Diamond, Ge...
Diamond, Rose Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Diamond and 14K Yellow Gold Engagement Ring Cat Ear Shape
Located in Chicago, IL
Total Carat Weight: 0.24 & Under Country/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Halo, Bar Ring, Band, Beaded, Charm, Cocktail, Crisscross, Dome, Double Finger, Eternity, Full Finger, Na...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Solid Gold Tiny Leaf Adjustable Ring Handmade Delicate Minimalist
Located in Chicago, IL
Features: Adjustable, Nickel-Free, Stackable Base Metal: Yellow Gold Certification: 14K Hallmarked Main Stone Color: No Stone Handmade: Yes Metal: Yellow Gold Sizable: Yes Main Stone...
Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
14k Solid Gold Eternity Diamond 8mm Broad Personalized Name Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Shape: Asymmetrical Handmade: Yes Total Carat Weight: 0.24 & Under Country/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Band, Beaded, Charm, Cocktail, Crisscross, Dome, Double Finger, Eternit...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Diamond Half Eternity Engagement Ring in 14K Solid Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Shape: Round Handmade: Yes Country of Origin: India Total Carat Weight: 0.24 & Under Country/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Band, Beaded, Charm, Cocktail, Crisscross, Dome, Doub...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
14k Solid Gold Diamond Curved Wedding Band Enhancer Stack Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Handmade: Yes Total Carat Weight: 0.24 & Under Country/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Crown, Band, Beaded, Charm, Cocktail, Crisscross, Dome, Double Finger, Eternity, Full Finge...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Pave Diamond Opal Ring in 14k Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Base Metal: Yellow Gold Certification: 14K Hallmarked, IGI Main Stone Color: Blue Diamond Weight: 0.45 Cts Approx MetalYellow Gold SizableYes Main Stone Shape: Oval Fine_FashionFine ...
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
14K Solid Gold Crown Shape Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Shape: Round Occasion: Anniversary, Birthday, Christening, Christmas, Confirmation/Communion, Engagement, Father's Day, Graduation, Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, Wedding Main Stone ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
14K Solid Gold Diamond Cocktail Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
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Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Crescent Moon Diamond Ring Band in 14k Solid Gold Horn Ring Design
Located in Chicago, IL
Crescent Moon Diamond Ring 14k Solid Gold Horn Ring Designer Diamond Ring Band.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Open Circle Diamond Statement Ring 14k Solid Gold Solitaire Designer Ring Band
Located in Chicago, IL
Open Circle Diamond Statement Ring 14k Solid Gold Solitaire Designer Ring Band Additional information: Base Metal: Yellow Gold, Natural Diamond, 14K Solid Gold Main Stone: Diamond M...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k 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 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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