Hermes Hercules Ring in 18k White Gold
By Hermès
Located in Honolulu, HI
The ring is fused together by 4 Hermes hallmarks. The ring is hallmarked "Hermes", stamped "750" "52" and the serial number on the inside.
18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Diamond and Ruby Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ring size: 6.75 Markings: "T864" "750" Metal: 18k White Gold Weight: 5.8 grams Diamonds: 0.07 carats Ruby: 1.14 carats
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Diamond and Multi Sapphire Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6 Markings: "750" Metal: 18K White Gold Weight: 9.32 grams Diamonds: 0.21 carats Multi Sapphires: 1.57 carats
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold Pavé Diamond Bombé Crossover Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
DESIGNER: Van Cleef & Arpels MATERIALS: 18k Yellow Gold GEMSTONE: Round Brilliant Cut Diamond WEIGHT: 8.6 Grams RING SIZE: 6.75 HALLMARKS: VCA, 750, the serial number & French eagl...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
$3,192 / item
Amber Gold Sculptural Body Dome Unisex Ring
By De Maria fine&antique jewelry
Located in Napoli, NA
Unique and pleasant unisex ring mounted in 18k Rose Gold, marked 750. The Ring features a man body sculpture on each side and a large central Amber.
Amber, Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold
Bulgari, Vintage 18K Yellow Gold and Rubelite Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Chicago, IL
Mounted in 18 karat yellow gold in a ridged design, this ring is sure to impress! Stamp: BVLGARI 750 Ring size: 6 3/4 Metal: 18 karat yellow gold.
Rubelite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Soleste 1.24 Carat Cushion Vivid Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Soleste Double Halo Engagement Ring The ring is 950 Platinum & 750 18K Yellow Gold The center stone is 1.24 Carat Fancy Vivid Yellow VVS1 There are 0.45 Carats F VVS White Diamon...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Yellow Gold 1.15ct Ruby Diamond Halo Ring GIA
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 3.6 grams Stone: 1.15ct Ruby 0.4tcw Diamonds Measurements: 10.1 x 11.2 x 6.6mm Ring Size: 4.5 Hallmark: 750 LARRY Metal: 17K Yellow Gold BR-1532-030625-15
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.13ct Diamond Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
The center diamond is accentuated by lovely modified faceted cut sapphires that weigh approximately 1.00ct. The top of the ring measures 13mm by 12mm. The ring is stamped 750 and wei...
Diamond, 18k Gold
18k Baguette and Marquise Cut Diamond Navette Ring
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 18k white gold, this ring is marked with a "750" and "T864" and weighs 4.94 grams.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Boucheron Carved Rock Crystal and Diamond Toi et Moi Ring
By Boucheron
Located in Flushing, NY
Boucheron Carved Rock Crystal and Diamond Toi et Moi Ring Marked: Boucheron 750 Approximate Dimensions: 6.25 (Ring Size) 1.5 cm (Width) Approximately 0.3 carats (Diamond) 13.3 gr...
Diamond, Rock Crystal
Vintage 18k White Gold Multi-Color Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Zurich, CH
Handcrafted in high-polish 18k white gold (750 hallmark), the ring features three distinct, curvilinear levels, each centering a magnificent oval-cut natural sapphire.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, 1...
Vintage H. Stern 18K Gold Emerald Cut Aquamarine Diamond Cocktail Ring
By H. Stern
Located in Bradenton, FL
Ring band is stamped "750" with a maker's mark "S" within a diamond-shaped cartouche, consistent with H.
Diamond, Aquamarine, 18k Gold
David Yurman Chevron Band Ring Mens 18K Yellow Gold Size 10.5
By David Yurman
Located in Fairfield, CT
Current Retail: $5,500 Signature: D. Yurman, 750, " *MJ " Ring Size: 10.5 Width: 10 mm Weight: 14.8 grams Condition: Very good condition with light surface wear consistent with age.
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
18K Two Tone Heart Shaped White and Brown Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Condition: In very good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age. Ring size: 6.25 Markings: “750" Metal: 18k Yellow and White Gold Weight: 6.30 grams White Diamond ...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold
$2,595Sale Price|42% Off
Bespoke 18ct Yellow Gold Diamond Engagement Ring 0.85ct
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold Carat: 0.85ct Colour: M Clarity: VS2 Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Weight: 5.05 grams Engravings/Markings: Stamped 750 Size/Measurement: Ring Size P Current Cond...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Cartier Ceramic Trinity Ring Vintage 18k White Gold Platinum Size 46
By Cartier
Located in Fairfield, CT
Signed Cartier and marked Pt950 and 750, the ring is a European size 46, approximately a US size 4.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Pearl Center and Diamond Petal Flower Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Ring Diameter: 15 mm tall Total Weight: 6.3 Grams Pearl Type: white akoya Pearl Diameter: 7.9 mm Total Diamond Count: 30 diamonds D...
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co 18k Gold Ruby Sapphire Stackable Ring Set
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Can be worn together stacked or separately. Each ring is a size 6 and is 6.8mm wide at the top. Rings come in a Tiffany 7 Co box for two rings.
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Rose Quartz Tsavorite Gold "Leaf" Ring Wagner Collection
By Wagner Preziosen
Located in Berlin, DE
Unusual "leaf" ring made of 750/0 red gold, 1 hand-engraved rose quartz, 33,8x22,2x9,2 mm, 6 Tsavorites totaling 0.29 carats.
Quartz, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Italian 18 Karat Gold Diamond Intaglio Signet Ring by Bastian Bros
Located in Miami, FL
Signed Bastian Bros and hallmarked 750 for 18 karat gold. Designer: Bastian Bros Origin: Italy Circa 1980s–1990s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Carved Black Intaglio 8 Round Brilliant-Cut Diam...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
18k Two Tone Marquise Cut Diamond and Emerald Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ring size: 6.25 Markings: “T897” "750" Metal: 18k White Gold Weight: 9.2 grams Marquise Cut Diamonds: 1.70 carats Diamond Accents: 0.43 carats Emerald: 5.23 carats
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rare Vintage Bulgari pink Tourmaline ring Circa 1980s
By Bulgari
Located in Addlestone, GB
Vintage beautiful BULGARI Vintage Pink Tourmaline ring Circa 1980s 18ct yellow gold, set with an oval cut pink tourmaline of approximately 2.15 carats, signed Bulgari and numbered, ...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
$43,312Sale Price|20% Off
Bespoke Engagement Ring with Tiffany & Co Diamond 1.63ct
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
Metal: 18ct White & Yellow Gold Carat: 1.63ct (Tiffany & Co diamond) Colour: Intense Fancy Yellow Clarity: VS2 Cut: Brilliant Cut Weight: 3.26 grams Engravings/Markings: Stamped 750...
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Alfieri & St. John 4.35Ctw White & Pink Diamonds 18K White & Rose Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Alfieri & St. John Pave Diamond Ring The ring is 18K White & Rose Gold There are 3.50 Carats in White Diamonds F VS There are 0.85 Carats in Pink Diamonds VS The rin...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Carrera & Carrera 18 Kt Yellow Gold Mermaid Ring with 0.26 Cts Diamonds
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in New York, NY
Four graduating bezel set round brilliant diamonds weighing 0.26 carats grace the front of the ring. Stamped with the CYC logo #120413 750 Ring size 6.75
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Star Sapphire Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 20.8 Grams Star Sapphire Measurements: 14.9 mm x 12.18 mm x 6.30 mm Star Sapphire Carat Weight: ~8.48 carats Ring Size...
Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Diamond and Green Stone Center Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ring size: 6.75 Markings: “750” "T864" Metal: 18k White and Yellow Gold Weight: 15.14 grams Diamonds: 0.33 carats Green Stone: 22.42 carats
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,950Sale Price|31% Off
GIA 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring 1.37ct 3.7g
By GIA
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
Signed CW 750 PT, the ring is size L 1/2 and has a total weight of 3.7 grams.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Modern White Gold Crossover Ring with Brilliant Cut Diamond
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Discover the elegance of this modern white gold crossover ring, crafted in 18K (750‰) white gold. This unique piece features a fluid crossover design, gracefully embracing a brillian...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Pear Cut Diamond and Emerald Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ring size: 6.5 Markings: "750" "T864" Metal: 18K White Gold Weight: 6.86 grams Diamonds: 1.50 carats Emerald: 1.64 carats
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Gold Oval Yellow Diamond and Diamond Ring
Located in Venice, CA
On the inside of the band, the ring is marked 2000, 750, D1.00, d0.35. The ring weighs 2.91 grams.
Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
18k Baguette and Marquise Cut Diamond Navette Ring
Located in New York, NY
Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age. Ring size: 6.25 Markings: “750” "T864" Metal: 18k White Gold Weight: 4.79 grams Marquise Cut Diamond Ce...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Straight Baguette Diamond Ring crafted in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Webster, NY
Total Diamond Carat Weight: .65ct Earth mined Diamond Cut: Straight Baguette Diamond Color: E-F Diamond Clarity: VS1-VS2 Metal: 18k Stamped: "750" Ring Size: 6 - Can be re-sized ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Two Tone Black and White Diamond Abstract Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ring size: 7.25 Markings: "T864" "750" Metal: 18K White and Rose Gold Weight: 11.6 grams White Diamonds: 0.53 carats Black Diamonds: 3.63 carats
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Balocchi Preziosi 18KT Topaz, Diamond & Crystal Quartz LG Ring
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Colorless, VS Clarity Rock crystal quartz weighs 22.80 grams. Stamped inside ring on tab " 1867 MI Balocchi Preziosi 750 " Ring size 6 3/4- can not be sized Original Box, new-old st...
Diamond, Quartz, Topaz, 18k Gold
18K White Gold Emerald Cut Diamond Wide Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ring size: 7 Markings: "750" "T897" Metal: 18k White Gold Weight: 13.4 grams Diamonds: 1.03 carats
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18KT White Gold Natural Blue Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
The clean white gold setting and balanced proportions are characteristic of mid-to-late 20th century design, offering strong presence on the hand. Dimensions Ring Size: – UK: N – EU...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,372Sale Price|20% Off
18K Yellow Gold Turquoise Pearls Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in Guaynabo, PR
It is stamped 750 inside the ring.
Pearl, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
David Yurman 18K Gold 925 Sterling Silver Ring Wedding Band Mens Size 9.5
By David Morris
Located in Addison, TX
Details Designer: David Yurman Metal: Sterling Silver & 18K Yellow Gold Purity: 925 / 750 Hallmarks: DY 750 (Exterior), D. YURMAN 925 750 (Interior) Ring Size: 9.5 Total Weight: 11.5...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Style 1.42ct Diamond Sapphire Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
The center diamond is accentuated by sapphire and diamond accents. The top of the ring measures 13mm in diameter. The ring is stamped 750 and weighs 4.5 grams.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
5.13 Carat Sapphire 1.50 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
The color of the diamonds is F-G with VS clarity. The top of the ring measures 17mm by 15mm. The ring is stamped 18K 750 and weighs 6.6 grams.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1.52ct Multi Color Sapphire 0.84ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
The ring is stamped “D0.84 S1.52 750,” indicating the approximate diamond and sapphire weights along with the gold purity.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k White Gold Diamond and Persian Turquoise Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ring size: 7.5 Markings: “750" "T864" Metal: 18k White Gold Weight: 7.45 grams Persian Turquoise: 1.80 carats Baguette Cut Diamonds: 0.29 carats Round Diamonds: 1.04 carats
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage Designer Lagos Caviar Sterling Silver 18K Gold Beaded Dome Ring Sz 6.75
By Lagos Caviar
Located in Addison, TX
Details Designer: Lagos Collection: Caviar Metal: Sterling Silver & 18K Yellow Gold Purity: 925 / 750 Hallmarks: 925, 750, Lagos Ring Size: 6.75 Design: Caviar Knot / Beaded Ce...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
18K White Gold South Sea Pearl & Diamond Ring Size 7 #24324
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Diamond color: G-H Diamond clarity: VS1-SI1 Weight: 16.1 g./ 10.4 dwt. Stamped: 750 Ring Size: 7 Shank: 4.9 mm JAGi Certificate included.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Buffalo Horn Ring with 18k Pink Gold Accent - Micheletto
By Roberta Micheletto
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Gold Weight: 1.00 gram Size: US 5 ½ Stamp: 10 MI ITALY 750 This ring is perfect for those who appreciate a blend of organic elegance and modern luxury.
18k Gold
$3,320 / item
Iolite Gold Sculptural Unisex Body Dome Gold Ring
By De Maria fine&antique jewelry
Located in Napoli, NA
Unique and pleasant Unisex Ring mounted in 18k Rose Gold, marked 750. The Ring features a man body sculpture at two sides and a sparkling and large blu Iolite.
Amber, Aquamarine, Iolite, Onyx, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
La Nouvelle Bague 18 Karat White Gold Fiori Ring with Diamonds
By Nouvelle Bague
Located in New York, NY
Diamond weight 0.13 carats Signed La Nouvelle Bague 750 18k Ring size 7 sizing options may be available
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Impressive Gemlok Kunzite Gold Eternity Wedding Band Ring
By Gemlok
Located in New York, NY
Ring size - 7, ring is 7mm wide. Marked: 750, Gemlok.
Kunzite, Gold
$10,000Sale Price|20% Off
18K White Gold Blue Sapphires Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in Guaynabo, PR
Pave cluster of fifty one diamond cut sapphires that each one measures 3.0 mm and weights 0.12 carats enhance this queenly ring. It is stamped 750 inside the ring.
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Italian Pt900 Platinum and 18k Gold Tourmaline And Diamond Ring
Located in Plantation, FL
Brilliant-cut diamonds are set into the gold elements surrounding the tourmaline, adding refined sparkle and emphasizing the organic contours of the design. The ring is stamped Pt90...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Platinum
18K Yellow Gold Square-Cut Emerald and Baguette Diamond Striped Bombe Ring
Located in Greenwich, CT
The reverse shows an open gallery that lets light through the stones and a substantial tapered shank consistent with a heavier statement ring. Stamped 750.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Cartier Entrelaces C de Cartier Diamond Ring Wide Band
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
DESIGNER: Cartier CIRCA: 1990s MATERIALS: 18k Yellow Gold GEMSTONE: 0.65 cts Round Brilliant Cut Diamond WEIGHT: 12.6 Grams MEASUREMENTS: 1/2" Width RING SIZE: 6 HALLMARKS: Cartier...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gubelin Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond White Gold Ring
By Gubelin
Located in Lucerne, CH
This elegant ring in white gold 750 is created by Gübelin, a famous Swiss jeweller.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
New Louis Vuitton Empreinte 18k Gold Diamond Ring
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Approximately 1/2 Carat of High Quality Diamonds (41 diamonds set in one disc) Ring is made of .750 Solid 18kt Yellow Gold Ring Dimensions: 10 mm wide Weight : 12g Signature : Louis ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Fleurette 18k Yellow Gold Flower Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine jewellery houses like Van Cleef & Arpels only use the finest natural diamonds in their jewellery and this piece is no exception. The ring is signed VCA 750 with serial number a...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k 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 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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