Vintage Tiffany & Co. Purple Amethyst Rose Cut 18k White Gold Solitaire Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Top grade stone measuring 8.1mm with bezel. The ring is signed Tiffany & Co. 750 France. A rare piece no longer available in stores.
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cellini 18KT YG Ring with Cabochon Pink Tourmaline Center & Blue & Green Enamel
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Green and blue enamel accent the center stone. Ring size 7.5 Stamped Cellini 750
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Enamel
$24,000Sale Price|20% Off
2.63 Ct EGL Certified Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
These accent diamonds showcase G-I color and VS-SI clarity. The inside of the ring bears the stamp "750."
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Persian Turquoise Diamond Halo Ring 18 Karat White Gold Retro Antique
Located in New York, NY
The ring is hallmarked 750 for 18 Karat Gold with a maker's mark that I cannot decipher.
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Pink Coral Heart Cut 18k Yellow Gold Dome Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Bezel/rubover set in this fine vintage solitaire ring. The ring is signed VCA 750 with serial numbers and French eagle gold hallmark.
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Richard Krementz Heart Cut Tourmaline 18K Ring with Pink Sapphire and Diamonds
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 18 Karat White Gold Gemstones: Pink Tourmaline, Pink Sapphire, Diamond Ring Size: 6.25 Ring Ornament Dimensions: 11.6mm x 9.6mm Ring Graduated Band Width: 3mm - 3.1mm Ring W...
Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
90s Cartier Pave Diamond Heart Ring Sz 5.25 18k Yellow Gold Signed Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
Metal & Hallmark: 18k yellow gold. The ring is hallmarked "750" for 18k gold, "Cartier" along with the serial number and the ring size "50"
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage French Mid-Century 18K Yellow Gold “Tank-Style” Diamond & Ruby Ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
A striking example of mid-century French design, this solid 18K yellow gold ring (hallmarked “750”) presents a bold “tank” silhouette.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Serpenti Tubogas Ring 18k Gold Steel Flex Sz 9 Estate Snake Jewelry
By Bulgari
Located in Torrance, CA
Metal & Hallmark: 18k rose gold and steel. The ring is hallmarked "750" for 18k gold, "Steel", "Bvlgari" along with the serial number and "Made in Italy"
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Steel
Charles Krypell 18 Karat Gold Ribbon Ring with Blue Sapphires and Diamonds
By Charles Krypell
Located in New York, NY
Total Diamond Weight 3.47 carats Total Blue Sapphire Weight 2.67 carats Ring size 6.5 Stamped KRYPELL 750
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
18K Yellow Gold Toi et Moi Pear-Shaped Emerald & Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Technical Sheet: Period: Contemporary (circa 1990–2025) Style: Toi et Moi Ring Metal: 18K Yellow Gold (750‰) Gemstones: 2 Pear-Shaped Emeralds (total approx. 1.00 ct) 10 Baguet...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
80s Vintage Tiffany & Co Ring Emerald Diamond Sz 6 18k Yellow Gold Signed
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Torrance, CA
Metal & Hallmark: 18k yellow gold. The ring is hallmarked "750", "T&C"
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Nino Verita 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring with Diamonds, Rubies and Sapphires
Located in New York, NY
Center sapphire 2.30 carats Diamonds 1.50 carat Rubies and sapphires 1.67 carats Finger size 6.5 sizing may be available The ring is stamped 750 18K Italy
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Vintage Cartier Pavé Diamond Mimi 18k Yellow Gold Band Dome Ring 51
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Approx. 0.80 carat total with excellent cut, clarity and colour. VVS D-F. The ring is signed Cartier 750 with serial numbers and French gold hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Hematite Dome Ring Vintage Sz 4.5 Band Signed Jewelry
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Torrance, CA
Metal & Hallmark: 18k yellow gold. The ring is hallmarked "750" for 18k gold, "VCA" along with the serial number.
Hematite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18ct White Gold, 1970s 6.50 Carat Diamond Pave & Baguette Cut, Cocktail Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Cocktail Ring 18ct White Gold Stamped 750 Circa 1970s Prepare to be captivated by this exquisite vintage ring, crafted in 18ct white gold and dating back to the glamorou...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Vivid Purple Amethyst Heart Cut 18k Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
But otherwise in very good condition,. Ring is hallmarked/stamped Tiffany & Co. 750. Ring has been professionally polished and cleaned. in excellent condition.
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
70s Vintage Dome Ring Sz 6.25 Cigar Band Textured Botanical 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Torrance, CA
Metal & Hallmark: 18 karat yellow gold. The ring is hallmarked "750".
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carrera Y Carrera 18 Karat Yellow Gold Butterfly Mask Ring with Diamonds
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in New York, NY
The center is a woman's face set with a Ruby in her forehead. The ring is stamped Cellini 750 and the hallmark of Carrera y Carrera.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
5.35ct Aquamarine Diamond Square Ring Vintage 18k White Gold Cocktail Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Metal & Hallmark: 18k white gold. The ring is hallmarked "750" for 18k gold.
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chaumet Bezel Set Cabochon Blue Sapphire Dome Band Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Chaumet
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Brand: Chaumet Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire Cut: Cabochon Sapphire Measurements: 6.570 x 4.650 x 3.890 mm Sapphire Weight: 1.28 CTW Sapphire Clarity: Slightly Included Gemsto...
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold, 1990s 0.41 Carat Diamond Single Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Engagement Ring 18ct Yellow Gold- Stamped 750 Makers Mark A L Step back in time with this exquisite vintage engagement ring from the 1990s, showcasing timeless elegance a...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 0.82 Carat Ruby and 1.28 Carat Diamond 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive retro ruby and diamond ring is hallmarked to the interior of the shank with the 18k fineness mark 750.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Vintage Two-Tone 0.30 Carat Diamond Bezel 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
The ring is stamped 750 for purity. The diamonds are of Vs/Si clarity.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Panthère De Cartier Emeralds Onyx 0.75ct Pave Diamond Ring White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Aventura, FL
Cartier Panthère de Cartier ring, white gold 750/1000, set with 81 brilliant-cut diamonds totalling 0.75 carats, emeralds, and onyx.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Certified Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
The ring mount is stamped, 750 for 18k gold. There is a gross weight of 3.3 grams.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,116Sale Price|20% Off
CONTEMPORARY Wood Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With 18.32 Cts Lavender Jade Quartz
Located in Miami, FL
Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's logo and the mark for the assay and warranty of the gold as follows; ".750". Collateral: This ring is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Quartz, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gucci 18K Gold Mother-of-Pearl and Diamond 4 Leaf Clover Ring
By Gucci
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Stamped on a raised plate on the inside of the ring is 750, Gucci and Italy. Ring size is 6 1/2.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Vintage Bvlgari Passo Doppio 9mm White Pearl 18k Yellow Gold Ring EU49
By Bulgari
Located in Birmingham, GB
The ring is signed Bvlgari 750. Beautifully made ring.
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sri Lankan Ceylon Sapphire, 3.06ct Diamond Halo Ballerina Ring 18K White Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
Crafted in 18K white gold (750 hallmark), the ring weighs 6.8 grams and bears the assurance of fine workmanship.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage, Gents Signet Ring, Blue Lapis Lazuli in Bimetal 18K White & Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
With oval lapis lazuli surrounded by a detailed rope twist border, stamped "CM 750". UK ring size "V" - it can be resized upon request.
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian 18K Gold Floral Ring with Mother-of-Pearl Petals and Diamond Accents
Located in Miami, FL
Weighing 9 grams and measuring a size 5.75, the ring is stamped 750 Italy, affirming its fine origin.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian 18k Gold Diamond Ring Made in Italy by Oltremare Gioielli
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
Embrace bold elegance with our big dome rings in 750 gold, making a lasting fashion statement Please note that this ring is available exclusively as a made-to-order item, ensuring th...
Diamond, 18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring with Green Tourmaline and .25 Carat Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond weight 0.25 carats Stamped 750 Ring size 6.25 sizing options may be available
Diamond, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980’s 18ct White Gold, Diamond Single Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Engagement Ring 18ct White Gold- Stamped 750 Makers Mark L B Ld Pretty, vintage solitaire engagement ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,580Sale Price|20% Off
Black Opal & Diamond Halo Statement Cocktail Men's Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Cabochon Cut Black Opal: Approximately 12.31mm x 7.19mm x 4.03mm 26 Round Cut Diamonds: Approximately 0.39ct 18k White Gold Total Weight: 9.37g Stamped: 750 Ring Size: 9.25 (US), ...
Diamond, Black Opal, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Round Light Green Enamel Ring in Rose Gold Gold with 57 Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Trance Light Grey Enamel Ring in Rose Gold/Yellow Gold with Diamonds Ring Trance, 750/- RG/GG, vitreous enamel, 57 diamonds total 0.55 ct, G VS Reference: V1431/LG/00/00/106 Materia...
Diamond, Enamel, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Style Emerald and Diamond Ring with Calibré Emeralds in 18K White Gold
Located in Zurich, CH
Crafted in cool 18K white gold (fully hallmarked 750), the ring embodies the symmetry, milgrain detailing, and luxurious materials typical of 1920s–1930s jewellery, yet remains fresh...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Diamond and Onyx 18k Yellow Gold Ring by Emis, circa 1970s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The diamonds are encased within a beautifully fluted gold frame and surrounded by an elegant oval black onyx border, adding depth and contrast to the piece. Signed "Emis" with a "75...
Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Diamond Double Orb Bypass Ring Sz 8 Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Metal & Hallmark: 18 karat yellow gold. The ring is hallmarked "750" for 18k gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Style Emerald and Diamond Ring with Calibré Emeralds in 18K White Gold
Located in Zurich, CH
Crafted in cool 18K white gold (fully hallmarked 750), the ring embodies the symmetry, milgrain detailing, and luxurious materials typical of 1920s–1930s jewellery, yet remains fresh...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$1,596Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Sapphire & 1.28 TCW Diamond Yellow Gold Dome Cocktail Ring Size 5
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 10.9 Grams Stone: Sapphire (2-2.25 mm) & Approx 1.28 TCW (0.01-0.03 ct) Diamond Face of Ring: 23.0 x 17.5 x 8.6 mm Ring Size: 5 Hallmark: 750 JJ Item #: BR-1071-101323-09
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980’s 18ct Gold Contemporary Blue Topaz & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Topaz Cocktail Ring 18ct Gold Stamped 750 Circa 1980 A fabulous, contemporary piece.
Diamond, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold
Michael Christoff 1.75 Carat Orange Spessartite Garnet Diamond Ring 18K Gold GIA
By Michael Christoff
Located in New York, NY
The ring is hallmarked 18K 750, D.82, G1.75, M. Christoff & MJ.
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$8,880Sale Price / item|20% Off
3.71ct Cushion Cut Yellow Diamond Eternity Wedding Band Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Its romantic elegance and brilliant sparkle transition seamlessly from everyday sophistication to life's most precious celebrations, ensuring it will be cherished and admired for gen...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold...
Vintage Old Cushion Cut and Baguette Cut Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in London, GB
Weight: 3.6 grams. Hallmarks: The ring is hallmarked 750. Reference:
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Modern 18K White Gold Diamond 14 Carat Blue Zircon Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Collection Modern Inspired Extremely Vibrant Blue Zircon Diamond Engagement Ring. Metal- 18K White Gold, .750. Stones- Genuine Oval Blue Zircon 14 Carats, 36 Round ...
Diamond, Zircon, Blue Zircon, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-Century Modern Emerald Cut Emerald and Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Signed: J.D; marked: 18K 750. Ring size 5.5, we offer ring re-sizing. Circa 1980s.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Nova 18 Karat Yellow Gold, 2.33 Carat Baguette and Marquise Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
There is a round Diamond set in a triangular shape which is the Nova hallmark. 31 diamonds = 2.33 carats The ring is stamped Nova 750 11862 Size 6.5 sizing may be available
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Vintage Tiffany & Co. Red Ruby Diamond Flower 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine jewellery houses like Tiffany only use the best diamonds and gemstones in their jewellery. Ring is hallmarked/stamped Tiffany & Co. 750. Ring has been professionally polished...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,550Sale Price|30% Off
Ruby and Princess-Cut Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
Assay mark: 750 Ring size: 50 (EU) / 5 1/4 (US) Weight: 7.42 gr.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Just un Clou Ring in 18k yellow gold with box & papers
By Cartier
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Juste un Clou ring, classic, yeloow gold 750/1000 with box and papers Cipullo was not just a jewelry designer; he was an avid observer of the world around him, and he was so inspir...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Onbell Diamond 18k White Gold Flower Ring 50
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine jewellery houses like Van Cleef & Arpels only use the finest of diamonds and gemstones in their jewellery and this piece is no exception. The ring is signed VCA 750 with Seria...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Carrera Y Carrera 18k Gold Panther Ring Ruby Eye & Diamonds. Leopard Pounce
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
The ring is additionally stamped 750 to authenticate it is 18kt yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Oval-Cut Vivid Green Emerald Diamond Cluster Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
The ring is also stamped with "750" indicating the purity of the gold, which is 75% pure.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Solid 18K Yellow Gold Corset-Style Statement Ring with 2.00ct Diamonds, New York
Located in Great Neck, NY
Fabulous and Solid Corset-Style Designed Ring. A work of art! This beautiful ring is made of 18K 750 hallmarked, Solid Yellow Gold.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Style Rose Gold Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Halo Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Halo Diamond Engagement Ring. Metal- 18K Rose Gold, .750. Stones- Center Features an Specially Cut Round Domed Shape 7 MM Turquoise.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose 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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