Rainbow Sapphire Ring in 14K Yellow Gold, 1.86 Carats, India
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 14-carat yellow gold and features a Rainbow sapphire gemstone.
Sapphire, 14k Gold
Rainbow Sapphire Ring in 14K Yellow Gold, 0.62 Carats, India
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 14-carat yellow gold and features a Rainbow sapphire gemstone.
Sapphire, 14k Gold
Rainbow Sapphire and Diamond Ring, 14K Yellow Gold, 3.17ct, 0.67ct
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 14-carat yellow gold and features a Rainbow sapphire & diamond gemstone.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
14K Gold Square Multicolor Natural Gemstones Rainbow Eternity Band Ring
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
The 14K Gold 4mm Square Multicolor Natural Gemstones Rainbow Eternity Band Ring is a vibrant expression of timeless elegance and joyful color.
14k Gold
Bright Rainbow Australian Black Opal Engagement Ring 14K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Bright Rainbow Australian Black Opal Engagement Ring 14K Yellow Gold.
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Rainbow Sapphire Ring, 14k Gold, 4 Carats, Unisex Design
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 14-carat gold and features a rainbow sapphire.
Sapphire, 14k Gold
Seamless Baguette Rainbow Sapphire Eternity Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This seamless baguette rainbow sapphire eternity ring is a dazzling celebration of color and elegance.
Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
$4,480Sale Price|20% Off
Angle Skin Coral Rainbow Sapphire Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Specifications: Central Gem: Angel Skin Coral, 27.50 carats Diamond Accents: Round Diamonds, 0.36 carats Rainbow Fancy Sapphires: 3.01 carats Setting: 18 Karat Yello...
Coral, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Queen K18 Gold Ruby Emerald Sapphire Diamond Rainbow Band Ring
By Queen Jewelry
Located in 台東区, JP
A refined band ring by Queen, crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and accented with a vibrant arrangement of precious gemstones. The design features alternating square-cut rubies, emera...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
6.15ct Rainbow Sapphire & 0.81ct Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Eternity Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This full eternity band features a continuous row of pear-shaped sapphires arranged in a smooth rainbow gradient, set all the way around the ring.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White and Pink Gold Rainbow Sapphire & Diamond Rolling Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"18K White and Pink Gold Rainbow Sapphire & Diamond Rolling Ring This vibrant and playful rolling ring is crafted in a luxurious combination of 18kt white and pink gold.
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold
Rainbow Sapphire and Diamond Eternity Band Ring in 14K Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 14-carat gold and features a RAINBOW SAPPHIRE gemstone set within a halo of sparkling diamonds.
Sapphire, 14k Gold
Rainbow Graduating Multicolor Baguette Sapphires Eternity Band White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
(approx. total weight) Ring size: US 3 – 8 available Gemstones Type: Rainbow Sapphire Shape: Baguette Size: 5 x 2.5 mm.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire,...
18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring with Pink Rhodolite - RAINBOW collection*
By Olivo Micheletto
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Specifications: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Soft and comfortable ring from the "Rainbow" collection Total Gold Weight: 5.30 grams Gemstones: Pink Rhodolite Total Carat Weight: 1.80 carats ...
Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring with Brown Diamonds - RAINBOW collection*
By Olivo Micheletto
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Description: Part of the "Rainbow" collection, which originated in the 2000s and continues to be iconic today, this 18 karat yellow gold ring is a true masterpiece.
Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
10.50ct Rainbow Multi-Gem Eternity Band 14K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vibrant full eternity band dazzles with a continuous rainbow of rectangular emerald-cut gemstones—including ruby red, sapphire blue, emerald green, amethyst purple, citrine yell...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Multi Sapphire Rainbow & Diamond Ring Studded in 18k Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
If you are looking for Multi Sapphire Ring, this is the ultimate find, (4.88 carats) of the finest Multi Sapphire color is the focal point Perfectly matched in color, size, luster, ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Rainbow Natural Gemstones Tapered Baguette Hand-Crafted Yellow Gold Ring
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Rainbow Natural Gemstones Tapered Baguette Hand-Crafted Yellow Gold Ring.
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, Rhodolite, 14k Gold, Yel...
Rainbow Sapphire Ring in 14K Gold, Natural Gemstones, India, 3.32ct
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 14-carat yellow gold and features a Rainbow Sapphire gemstone.
Sapphire, 14k Gold
Rainbow Sapphire Pear Upside Down Eternity Ring 14k Gold
Located in Rutherford, NJ
Stone : Yellow, Orange, Red, Pink, Blue and Green Sapphire Type : Natural Ring Weight : 4.22gms Shape : Pear Size : 5X3 mm Weight : 5.77 Carats Ring size : US 6.25 Metal : Rose Gold...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire,...
Natural 4.21cts Rainbow Sapphire & 0.69cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 18-carat yellow gold and features a RAINBOW SAPPHIRE gemstone set within a halo of sparkling DIAMOND.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Natural 1.71 cts rainbow sapphire zig zag ring 14k gold
Located in New York, NY
Rainbow ombre sapphire baguette half eternity band ring gold Natural sapphire rainbow ombre zig zag ring gold Rainbow sapphire ring gold GEMSTONE DETAILS : ✦ Gemstone :Rainbow Sap...
Sapphire, 14k Gold
Natural Rainbow Sapphire 4.49ct & Diamond Ring in 18K Gold, India
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a RAINBOW SAPPHIRE gemstone set with a diamond.
Topaz, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Multi Sapphire Rainbow Diamond 14 Karat Gold Cocktail Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This beautiful ring has been crafted from 14-karat gold and hand set in 2.1 carats of multi color sapphires. The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to larger or smaller upon reques...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, ...
0.60ct Diamond Rainbow Multi-Gem 14K Yellow Gold Signet Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This striking signet ring showcases a vibrant cluster of multicolored cabochon-cut gemstones—including shades of blue sapphire, pink tourmaline, green peridot, orange spessartite, an...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Rainbow Sapphire Ring in 18K Gold, 0.54ct, India, Women's
Located in jaipur, IN
The warm glow of gold enhances the gemstone’s soft, ocean-like hue, making this ring a timeless piece — perfect for special occasions or as a unique engagement and wedding ring.
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Natural Rainbow Sapphire Ring in 14K Gold, 0.64 Carats, India
Located in jaipur, IN
The warm glow of gold enhances the gemstone’s soft, ocean-like hue, making this ring a timeless piece — perfect for special occasions or as a unique engagement and wedding ring.
Sapphire, 14k Gold
18 Karat White Gold Ring with Pink Sapphire - RAINBOW collection*
By Olivo Micheletto
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Description: From the "Rainbow" collection born in the 2000s and remaining iconic to this day, this 18 karat white gold ring is a standout piece.
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
18 Karat White Gold Ring with Blue Sapphire - RAINBOW collection*
By Olivo Micheletto
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Description: From the "Rainbow" collection born in the 2000s and remaining iconic to this day, this 18 karat white gold ring is a standout piece.
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring with Yellow Sapphire - RAINBOW collection*
By Olivo Micheletto
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Description: From the "Rainbow" collection born in the 2000s and remaining iconic to this day, this 18 karat yellow gold ring is a standout piece.
Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring with Green Garnet - RAINBOW collection*
By Olivo Micheletto
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Description: From the "Rainbow" collection born in the 2000s and remaining iconic to this day, this 18 karat yellow gold ring is a standout piece.
Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring with Blue Iolite - RAINBOW collection*
By Olivo Micheletto
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The rich blue-violet iolite stone brings an intriguing, refined elegance to this classic ring. This 18 karat yellow gold ring with iolite from the "Rainbow" collection blends modern ...
Iolite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
Princess Cut Rainbow Sapphire Band Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This band ring features 2.53 carats of princess cut rainbow sapphire.
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural 10.18 cts rainbow sapphire band ring in 18k gold
Located in New York, NY
Rainbow sapphire pastel shade oval cut U-shaped prong ring gold Natural sapphire eternity band ring gold Pastel shade sapphire gold ring GEMSTONE DETAILS : ✦ Gemstone : Rainbow Sa...
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Rainbow Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 14K Yellow Gold, 8.61ct, New
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 14-carat yellow gold and features a Rainbow sapphire & diamond gemstone.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Rainbow Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 14K Yellow Gold, 6.26ct & 0.84ct
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 14-carat yellow gold and features a Rainbow sapphire & diamond gemstone.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Rainbow Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 14K Yellow Gold, 4.36ct & 0.21ct
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 14-carat yellow gold and features a Rainbow sapphire & diamond gemstone.
Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold
Rotating 8.77 Carats 14K Gold Rainbow Gemstones Citrine Cabochon Diamond Ring
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
This spectacular, high-concept cocktail ring is designed around an interactive, rotating mechanism that offers a mesmerizing display of color and movement.
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Peridot, Blue Topaz,...
$200Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra 2.4ct Rainbow Marquise Multisapphire Curved Ring in 925 Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
It measures approximately 0.91 inches wide, 0.20 inches long, and 0.12 inches deep, making it comfortable for everyday wear while offering a distinctive pop of color. Style this rai...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Swarovski Nirvana Luxury Rainbow Oval Openwork Crystals Chunky Cocktail Ring 55
By Swarovski
Located in Wokingham, England
Swarovski Nirvana Luxury Rainbow Oval Openwork Crystals Chunky Cocktail Chunky Statement Ring, Silver Tone Different colour crystals on each oval.
Silver Plate
Lucea New York Rainbow Moonstone and Rustic Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Lucea New York
Located in New York, NY
Rustic Collection Eye catching cabochon cut Rainbow Moonstone dome cocktail ring with rustic Diamonds set in sterling silver and 14K gold plating.
Diamond, Moonstone, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
$200Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra Multi Sapphire Rainbow Floral Wheel Cluster Ring in Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
This charming 1.63 carats floral cluster ring showcases eight round cut multi-sapphires arranged in a vibrant rainbow inspired flower motif.
Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
9ct Rose Gold Wave Ring with Ethically Sourced Rainbow Sapphires
By The Remarkable Goldsmiths
Located in Torquay, GB
This beautiful solid gold wave ring has sapphires running all around that range through the colours of the sand and the sea.
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Zuni Native American Rainbow Man Ring, Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
By Zuni
Located in Milford, DE
A depiction of the symbolic and well-known Indian rainbow god design popular with Native American jewelry collectors.
Coral, Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
8.61ct Pear-Cut Rainbow Sapphire & Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Eternity Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This striking eternity ring features a continuous arrangement of pear-cut rainbow sapphires, transitioning beautifully through shades of pink, red, orange, and blue.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural 6.29cts Rainbow Sapphire & 0.62cts Diamond Band Ring in 14K Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 14-carat gold and features a RAINBOW SAPPHIRE gemstone set within a halo of sparkling diamonds.
Sapphire, 14k Gold
Rainbow Color Sapphire & Diamond Classic Half Eternity Wide Band Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
(approx. total weight) Ring size: US 3 8 available Center Gemstones Type: Rainbow Sapphire Shape: Square Size: 3 mm.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rainbow Sapphire Pear Cut Eternity Band Ring in 18K Gold, India
Located in jaipur, IN
Rainbow sapphire pear cut eternity band ring gold, Natural pear cut rainbow ombre sapphire bezel set ring gold, Multi sapphire ring gold.
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Natural Rainbow Sapphire Eternity Band Ring, 14K Gold, 9-10 Carats
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 14-carat gold and features a RAINBOW SAPPHIRE gemstone.
Sapphire, 14k Gold
Rainbow Eternity Ring Sapphire Emerald Citrine and More Precious Stones 18Kt
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Rainbow Eternity Ring Sapphire Emerald Citrine and more Precious Stones, in 18Kt gold.
Blue Diamond, Peridot, Citrine, Emerald, Iolite, Sapphire, Tourmaline, G...
Rainbow Gemstone Diamond Ring Estate 14k Yellow Gold Multi Cocktail Ring Sz 5.5
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish multi semi-precious gemstone cocktail ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Citrine, amethyst, pink topaz & peridot each measure 8.5mm x 7mm. Diamonds total an estimated 0....
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Rainbow Sapphire and Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 18K yellow gold Diamond: 8 round brilliant cut = 0.08cttw Color: G Clarity: VS1-2 Sapphire: 24 princess cut = 3.76cttw Dimensions: ring top measures...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Effy Multicolored Sapphire and Diamond Rainbow Band Ring 14K Yellow Gold
By Effy
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This spectacular Effy ring is a true feast for the eyes, bursting with a vibrant mosaic of natural multicolor sapphires and sparkling round brilliant cut diamonds set in warm 14 kara...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Multi Sapphire Rainbow & Diamond Ring Studded in 18k Rose Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
This is a designer floral pattern ring studded in 18k rose gold with 7 pieces of Multi Sapphire weight 2.91 carat with round shaped diamond weight 0.70 carat, this entire ring is stu...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
14 Karat Rose Gold Rainbow Sapphire and Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K rose gold Diamond: round brilliant cut = 0.06ct Color: G Clarity: SI2 Dimensions: ring top measures 9 mm wide Ring Size: 6.25 (complimentary sizing ava...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Rainbow Multi-Color Sapphire Eternity Band Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite eternity band ring features a beautiful array of multi-color sapphires, each carefully set in 14K (18K Custom) gold. The vivid sapphires in shades of green, blue, purp...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Swarovski Nirvana Luxury Rainbow Oval Openwork Crystals Chunky Cocktail Ring 55
By Swarovski
Located in Wokingham, England
Swarovski Nirvana Luxury Rainbow Oval Openwork Crystals Chunky Cocktail Chunky Statement Ring, Silver Tone Different colour crystals on each oval.
Silver Plate
18 karat mixed gem ring with pink blue and rainbow moonstones
By Bonebakker
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Mixed gem ring with pink blue and rainbow moonstone quantity 1 ADD TO CART
Moonstone, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Handcrafted Channel-Set Rainbow Gemstones Diamond Art Deco Circle Gold Ring
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
14 karat gold handcrafted channel set rainbow natural gemstones diamond art deco circle ring.
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Iolite, Blue Topaz, Rhodolite, Multi-gemston...
14K Gold Multicolor Natural Gemstone Rainbow 5x3 MM Octagon Eternity Band Ring
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
An elegant and contemporary eternity-style ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold, featuring a vibrant arrangement of emerald-cut multicolored gemstones in a seamless rainbow gradient.
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Peridot, Blue Topaz, Rhodolit...
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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