Sterling Silver Band Ring Handcrafted in Italy
By Botta gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
US finger size is 6.75, French size 56, Italian size 16, resizable to the customer's size before shipment. The ring is hallmarked with the Italian Sterling Silver Mark 925 and Botta ...
Sterling Silver
1990s 1.54 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The ring is hallmarked to the interior with the mark for 18k gold (18K).
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Coral Cocktail Ring, Cabochon Cut, Netherlands, 1990
Located in The Hague, ZH
This item is being sold in accordance with CITES regulations. The ring is in good condition. Hallmarked, guaranteed 14k gold.
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 2.05Ct Tourmaline and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The ring is hallmarked to the interior of the shank with the 14k gold fineness mark 585.
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Peridot and Opal 9 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The central peridot stones measure approx 50pts each. The ring is modelled in 9 carat gold and fully hallmarked London 1976.
Peridot, Opal, Gold
Vintage 6.84ct Peridot Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The central peridot is flanked on either side by three modern brilliant round cut, individually claw set diamonds. The ring shoulders integrate with the main setting and blend seaml...
Diamond, Peridot, White Gold
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds 0.39ct 18k rose gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
Please contact us by email after purchase and before shipping weight 3.3 grams set with -1 x 4.1 mm brilliant cut diamond, 0.27ct color : J/K clarity : SI - 22 x 1.0 mm brillian...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring with 1.50ct Diamond, 1965
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The vintage solitaire ring is hallmarked to the interior with the maker's mark (C.V) and the platinum mark (P.T.); the ring has been independently tested using state of the art techn...
Diamond, Platinum
David Yurman Mabe Pearl Noblesse Ring, 14K Gold & Sterling Silver
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
The ring is hallmarked with the copyright symbol alongside "D.
Pearl, Gold, Sterling Silver, Silver, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Estate Platinum Oval Sapphire Baguette & Round Diamond Cocktail Ring 7.63ctw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Specifications: Metal: Platinum Center Stone: 5.53ct natural oval-cut sapphire Sapphire Color: Medium blue with subtle teal undertones Diamond Weight: 2.10cttw Diamond Cuts: Rou...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Victorian Paste and 15k Yellow Gold Cannetille Style Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The ring is a very good gauge of gold and is in excellent condition with very clear full English hallmarks.
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
$17,600Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 1 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Novo Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Its timeless silhouette makes it an ideal choice for a sophisticated engagement or a significant anniversary gift. The ring is hallmarked with the Tiffany & Co. signature and met...
Diamond, White Diamond
Tiffany & Co Classic Diamond Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co Classic Diamond Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring Details: Ring size: 7 Hallmarked: Tiffany & Co, PT950, J24173 Gemstone: Brilliant cut diamond 0.23 ct.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1970s 14.12 Carat Oval Cut Topaz Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The substantial elevated ring shoulders integrate seamlessly into the design and blend seamlessly with the plain ring shank, hallmarked to the interior with the 18k gold fineness mar...
Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Boucheron - Golden 'Serpent boheme' ring With Diamonds
By Boucheron
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH
Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the ring weighs a delicate 1 gram and is hallmarked as 18 karat 750 gold.
Diamond
18k Bicolour Gold Cocktail Ring with 1.40ct Sapphire, 2.20ct Diamonds
Located in The Hague, ZH
- 10 x 2.5 mm x 1.6 mm taper cut diamond total approx. 0.24 carat colour: F-G clarity: SI - 14 x 2.0 mm carre cut diamond total approx. 0.70 carat colour: F-G clarity: SI - 18 ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Ruby Cabochon and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Three Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The ruby dimensions are 9x6.5mm. Fully hallmarked Birmingham 1992. Ring Size: K or 5 1/4 Height Off Finger: 8mm Weight: 4.3g
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
JUGENDSTILL platinum ring with ruby, brilliant and single cut diamonds
Located in The Hague, ZH
This has not been investigated for this specific object. - 6 x 2.3 mm brilliant-cut diamonds total approx. 0.30 carat color F/G clarity VS/SI - 54 x 1.3 mm - 2.1 mm single-cut diam...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1940s French Platinum Ruby Sapphire Diamond Bilateral Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This bilateral gemstone ring is hallmarked to the surface with the French import mark for platinum (masked man) and has been independently tested using state of the art technology (N...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco 3.44 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The pierced decorated ring shoulders integrate with the main setting and blend with the plain hallmarked ring shank.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold 1.65ct Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Oval Sapphire: 8.3 x 6.4 x 3.75 mm 0.77tcw Diamonds (Round and Baguettes) Measurements: 17.7 x 19.95 x 7.15 mm Ring Size: 6.75 Hallmark: 18K, 1 .6 5 Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Item #: B...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$166,400Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 5.26 Ct. Oval Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
The platinum setting bears the Tiffany & Co. hallmark. The ring's high value is evident in its recent sale price and current retail estimate, and its like-new condition, along w...
Diamond, Platinum
14K Yellow Gold 10mm Pearl Ring Size 7.25 #24459
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Weight: 4.0 g./ 2.6 dwt. Hallmark: K14 Ring Size: 7.25 Shank: 2 mm Pearl 10mm Very good condition, professionally polished.
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chaumet Paris Tsouka 18k Gold Flexible Sapphire Teardrop Ring
By Chaumet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
DESIGNER: Chaumet, Paris CIRCA: 1990’s MATERIALS: 18k Gold GEMSTONE: Sapphire WEIGHT: 14.6 Grams RING SIZE: 6.5 - 6.75 HALLMARKS: Chaumet, Paris, 750
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Classic 0.50ct Round Brilliant Natural Diamond Solitaire Ring in Platinum
Located in רמת גן, IL
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Jewelry type: Ring Metal: Platinum Hallmarks: Pt950, aA, and the Chinese character Fu (福) (Observed stamped on the inner shank) Ring size: EU 50.5 / HK 11.5 ...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1917 18K Lover's Knot Ring with Diamonds
Located in Baltimore, MD
Antique 18K and diamond-studded lover's knot ring with clear hallmarks for Chester, 1917. The knot motif is a Victorian symbol of love.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1.59 Carat Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The pierced decorated ring shoulders integrate with the setting and blend seamlessly with the plain hallmarked ring shank.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Two-Tone Gold Knot Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
DESIGNER: Van Cleef & Arpels MATERIALS: 18k Yellow and Rose Gold WEIGHT: 12.6 Grams MEASUREMENTS: 3/8" RING SIZE: 6.25 HALLMARKS: VCA, 750, © 24
Gold, 18k Gold
Lagos 22 Karat Gold and Iolite Cabochon Ring
By Lagos
Located in Tampa, FL
Designer: Lagos Gemstones: One oval cabochon iolite, accented by round brilliant-cut diamonds Approximate Iolite Weight: Diamond Weight: Approx. 0.74 carats Color/Clarity: G/H VS Me...
Diamond, Iolite, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Oval Cut Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The interior of the ring shank is clearly hallmarked with the 14k gold mark 585.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1950s, French Diamond and Platinum Full Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The ring is a very good gauge of platinum and is in excellent condition with French hallmarks to the side.
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Platinum 0.30ct Old Euro Diamond Filigree Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 2.3 Grams Stone: 0.30ct Diamond Measurements: 6.8 x 19.6 x 5.8mm Ring Size: 6 Hallmark: Crown Metal: 84.5 Pt, 6.3 Au, 4.3 Au, 3.3 Pd Item #: BR-1714-100825-05
Diamond, Palladium, Platinum
14K White Gold Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
This ring has a 14k hallmark purity engraving and has been acid tested by our jewelry expert and certified gemologist.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Victorian Garnet and Pearl 9 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
There are five larger garnet stones measuring 5pts each and 8 pearls. Fully hallmarked Birmingham 1884. Ring Size: J or 4 3/4 Face Width: 9mm Weight: 1.2g
Garnet, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
2.09 Carat Opal and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The ring is an exceptional gauge of platinum and is in excellent condition with clear hallmarks to the interior of the shank.
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Vintage 14k White Gold Diamond Emerald Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
CIRCA: Mid-20th Century MATERIALS: 14k Gold GEMSTONE: 1.08 cts Diamond, Emerald WEIGHT: 3.7 Grams MEASUREMENTS: 1/2" x 11/16" RING SIZE: 7.25 HALLMARKS: 14K
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Platinum Art Deco 2.56ct Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
With its clean lines and architectural design, this piece captures both vintage glamour and timeless elegance — an heirloom-quality ring for the refined collector. Weight: 3.2 Grams...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 2.71ct Citrine and 2.10ct Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The pierced decorated, bifurcated ring shoulders integrate with the main setting and blend seamlessly with the hallmarked ring shank.
Citrine, Diamond, Platinum
Magnificent 0.60ct Emerald and 1.21ct Diamond Bypass Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Jewelry type: Ring Metal: 18K White Gold Hallmarks: 18K AM (Observed stamped on the inner shank) Ring size: EU 55 / HK 16 Shank profile: Multi-row bypass spl...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18k Gold & Platinum Accent Diamond Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
CIRCA: 1990s MATERIALS: 18k Gold, Platinum 950 GEMSTONE: Diamond WEIGHT: 5.5 Grams MEASUREMENTS: 3/16" RING SIZE: 5.5 HALLMARKS: TIFFANY & CO., 750, PT 950
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
1920s Diamond and Sapphire Yellow Gold Art Deco Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The ring is a very good gauge of gold and is in excellent condition, hallmarked to the interior of the shank.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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
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
Modern Amethyst 18 Karat White Gold Twisted Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark.
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
JASANI 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring with 1.34ct Champagne Diamonds
Located in The Hague, ZH
Set with - 134 x 1.3 mm brilliant-cut treated diamonds totaling approximately 1.34 carats color champagne-colored clarity VS/SI With 18k French hallmark The ring is in excellent ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian Amethyst and 18 Carat Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Fully hallmarked Birmingham 1881. Ring Size: Q or 8 1/4 Stone Dimensions: 14x10mm Weight: 7.4g
Amethyst, Gold
Diamond and Yellow Gold Half Eternity Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The ring is a very good gauge of gold and is in excellent condition, with clear hallmarks to the interior of the shank.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage White Gold 1.01tcw Diamond Wedding Band Ring Set
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 3.5 Grams Whole Set Stone: 1.01tcw Diamond (0.8ct center, 0.01-0.025ct sides) Stone Grade: Center stone: I/J I1 Measurements: 7.6 x 20 x 7mm Ring Size: 6.25 Hallmark: 14K Me...
Diamond, White Gold
Victorian 0.54ct Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring, Circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The central design is flanked by a slightly smaller claw set Old European cut diamond. The elevated ring shoulders blend with the setting and meld with the plain hallmarked ring sha...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carved Wood and 18-Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Excellently crafted, a modern pattern runs seamlessly across this lovely 18kt gold ring. 18kt gold, French Hallmark width : 1,55 cm (0.63 in) Matching earrings and necklace are...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold 0.66tcw Marquise Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 3.7 Grams Stone: 0.66tcw Diamond (0.03 - 0.37ct) Stone Grade: Color: I-K, Clarity: VS-SI1 Measurements: 8.27 x 19.5 x 7.7mm Ring Size: 6.25 Hallmark: LE, 14K Item #: BR-1343...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1900s Seed Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The ring is hallmarked to the interior of the shank with the 14k gold fineness mark 585.
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1970s Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Wedding Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark Lovely wedding ring, it is set all around between gold bars, with modern brilliant cut diamonds.
White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Kashmir Sapphire & Diamond Twist Ring Set in 18K White Gold
Located in Grantham, GB
18ct White Gold Sapphire & Diamond Twist Ring 2x Square Cut Kashmir Blue Sapphires AAAA Royal Blue Sapphire 0.22 Carat Each 32x Baguette Cut Diamonds 0.50 Carat Total Diamond Weight...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Edwardian 1.40ct Sapphire & Diamond Ring, 18k Yellow Gold & Platinum
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Originating from the 1910s Edwardian era, the design reflects the period’s emphasis on delicate detailing, lightness, and graceful symmetry. The ring is hallmarked 18k, confirming go...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
14ct Gold & Platinum Ruby Rose Diamond Ring, German Mid-Century
Located in London, England
Set in 14ct yellow gold with a platinum-topped setting (hallmarked 585), the ring features a striking stacked composition of carré-cut rubies and twinkling rose-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Platinum
1950s Emerald and 1.10 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The ring is hallmarked to the interior with the 14k gold fineness mark 585 which is partially worn in keeping with age.
Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Contemporary 14K White Gold Ring with 2.00ct Sapphire & Diamonds
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH
Diamonds Weight: 0.10 carat Cut: Brilliant cut Colour: F-G Clarity: SI-P Quality: Very good Gemstone: Sapphire Cut: Oval cut Weight: 2.00 carats Jewel: Ring Weight: 2.5 gram Hallma...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
Vintage 0.40 Ct Diamond and 14K Yellow Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The tapering ring shoulders blend seamlessly with the hallmarked plain 14k yellow gold ring shank.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1.32 Carat Lapis Lazuli and 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The floriated shoulders blending seamlessly with the plain ring shank. This vintage lapis lazuli ring is hallmarked to the interior with the 14k gold mark 585.
Lapis Lazuli, 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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