Vintage 14K White Gold Pearl and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Measurements: 19.75 x 19.3 x 10.8 mm Ring Size: 6 Hallmark: 14K ITEM #: BR-1434-102524-07
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Red Ruby Square Princess Cut 950 Platinum Half Eternity Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine jewellery houses like Tiffany only use the best diamonds and gemstones in their jewellery and this piece is no exception. Ring is hallmarked/signedTiffany & Co. 750. Ring has ...
Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 5.93 Carat Sapphire and 18k White Gold Ring Circa 1990
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The broad setting blends seamlessly with the plain hallmarked ring shank. This vintage sapphire ring is hallmarked to the interior of the shank with the 18k gold fineness mark ( 750...
Sapphire, White Gold
Vintage 2.91 Carat Sapphire and 0.15 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The ring is hallmarked to the inner surface of the shank with 14k gold fineness mark 585 .
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.24ct 5.4 grams 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
Set with - 6 x 2.2 mm brilliant-cut diamonds, totaling approximately 0.24 carats Color: F/G Clarity: VS/SI Ring is in good condition. Hallmark present, guaranteed 14k gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique 0.74ct Diamond & 18k Gold Twist Ring, Birmingham Circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The twisting ring shoulders are each embellished with a two impressive graduating pavé Old European cut diamonds, melding seamlessly with the plain hallmarked ring shank.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Exquisite Carved Green Jade Cherub Filigree Cocktail Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Jewelry type: Ring Metal: 14K yellow gold Hallmarks: 14K (Observed stamped on the inner shank) Ring size: EU 55 / HK 15 Resizable: Yes Shank profile: Plain t...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary Half Eternity Ruby Channel Ring in Yellow Gold
By Susannah Lovis
Located in London, England
It has a gross weight of 4.5 grams. The ring is hallmarked 750 (for 18k gold), London, Z (for 2024).
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.20ct Aquamarine marquise chunky solitaire engagement ring in platinum
Located in London, GB
Large aquamarine gemstone engagement ring. Aquamarine total weight 1.20ct. Bespoke semi finished band hallmarked.
Aquamarine, Platinum
Vintage 14k White Gold 0.68tcw 3-Stone Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Measurements: 5.17 x 21.27 x 6.2mm Ring Size: 6.75 Hallmark: 14K, (Maker's Mark 74) Item #: BR-1362-073124-20
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
RIng with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.24ct 18k gold 5.8 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
Set with: - 12 x 1.7 mm brilliant-cut diamond, approximately 0.24 carat Color: F/G Clarity: VS-SI The ring is in good condition Hallmark present, guaranteed 18k gold B14097
Diamond, 18k Gold
Tanzanite and diamond halo cocktail ring 18k yellow gold
Located in London, GB
Tanzanite and diamond halo cocktail ring 18k yellow gold Tanzanite cushion shaped gemstone with diamond halo art deco cocktail ring in 18k yellow gold Tanzanite gemstone cushion shap...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring with tapered cut diamonds up to 0.25ct 18k yellow gold 7.9 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
Weight 7.9 grams Set with - 26 x 2.4 mm x 1.6 mm taper-cut diamonds, total approximately 0.25 carats Color F/G Clarity VS-SI Ring is in good condition Hallmark present, guarante...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 0.92 Carat Colombian Emerald and Diamond 18k White Gold Ring Circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The tapering shoulders of this vintage emerald ring blends seamlessly with the plain hallmarked ring shank.
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Ring with princess cut diamonds up to 1.00ct 14k gold 4.2 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
weight 4.2 grams set with - 29 x 1.5 mm princess cut diamonds total approx. 1.00 carat color F/G clarity S/SI ring is in good condition hallmark present, guaranteed 14k gold Ha...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Ring with single cut diamonds up to 0.12ct 14k gold 6.8 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
weight 6.8 grams set with - 4 x 1.9 mm single cut diamonds total approx. 0.12 carat colour F/G clarity SI ring is in good condition hallmark present, guaranteed 14k gold Handli...
Diamond, 14k Gold
18k gold ring with pink sapphire and brilliant cut diamonds 0.26ct
Located in The Hague, ZH
This has not been investigated for this specific object - 36 x 1.1 mm brilliant cut diamonds, total approx 0.26 carats color F/G clarity VS/SI the ring is in good condition hallm...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Exquisite Natural Fei Cui Jadeite Jade and 0.36ct Natural Diamond Halo Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Jewelry type: Ring Metal: 14K White Gold Hallmarks: 585 (Observed stamped on the inner shank) Ring size: EU 53 / HK 14) Resizable: Yes Shank profile: Plain t...
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, White Gold
Refined 0.63ct Natural Diamond Channel-Set Band Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Brand: Larry Jewelry type: Ring Metal: 18K white gold Hallmarks: 750, LARRY A (Observed on inner band) Main Stone: • Stone: Natural Diamonds • Quantity: 9 s...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage White Jade Ring Sz 5 Gemstones Vine Leaves 18k Yellow Gold Band
Located in Torrance, CA
Metal & Hallmark: 18k yellow gold. The ring is hallmarked "18k".
Emerald, Jade, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Love Diamond Platinum 5.5mm Band Ring Size US 4.5 EU 49
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection/Style: Love Diamond Band Ring Material: Platinum (Pt950) Hallmarks: Cartier Pt950 49 NV7525 Gemstones: Natural diamond approximately 0.05ct Design: Cla...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Modelled in 9carat gold and hallmarked London 1989. Ring Size: L 1/2 or 6 Face Width: 6mm Height Off Finger: 5mm Weight: 3.3g
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Pearl and 1.14 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum Set Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The ring is hallmarked to the outer surface of the shank with the French import marks for 18k gold (owl) and platinum (masked man).
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tacori Diamond Certified Zambian Emerald Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tacori
Located in Miami, FL
Adorning Emerald's sides, there are (2) trapezoid cut, prong-set, genuine diamond, and (33) square baguette cut & (26) round cut, channel & prong-set, genuine diamonds weighing in to...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
0.91ct Diamond Solitaire Ring in 18k Yellow & White Gold, UK
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The elevated, tapering ring shoulders blend seamlessly with the plain hallmarked ring shoulders.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Victorian 1850s 'In Memory Of' Enamel Mourning Band Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a fine example of a Victorian memorial ring and a great piece of history. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 2.7 grams Band Width: 4mm UK Ring Size: N Hallmarked: Yes, Lond...
Tourmaline, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1.52 Carat Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Unisex Solitaire Ring 1972
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The setting surmounts a plain band and hallmarked ring shank. This vintage diamond ring is hallmarked to the interior of the shank with the maker's mark (L&W), the gold guarantee ma...
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1.42 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The ring is an excellent gauge of gold and is in excellent condition, with a clear hallmark to the interior shank.
Diamond, White Gold
Antique inspired diamond ruby 18k gold toi et moi ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Crafted in rich 18k gold and finished with maker’s and purity hallmarks, the ring blends vintage inspiration with contemporary craftsmanship.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 18K Gold Victorian Carnelian Intaglio Seal Ring, 1868
Located in Napoli, IT
Stepping back into History An impressive antique Carnelian intaglio seal ring, bearing full British hallmarks for 1868 age and 18 ct gold The face set with a large oval piece of Carn...
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 4.00ct 18k gold 16.1 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
weight 16.1 grams set with - 256 x 1.3 mm – 1.8 mm brilliant-cut diamonds total approx. 4.00 carats color F/G clarity S/SI ring is in good condition hallmark present, guaranteed...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.50ct 14k gold 4.8 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
weight 4.8 grams set with - 19 x 1.5 mm – 1.9 mm brilliant-cut diamonds total approx. 0.50 carat color F/G clarity S/SI ring is in good condition hallmark present, guaranteed 14...
Diamond, 14k Gold
0.50ct Round diamond pave eternity engagement wedding ring in platinum
Located in London, GB
Diamonds 0.50ct F colour VS1 clarity. Hallmarked The ring can be resized Box and valuation included.
Diamond, Platinum
Eternity ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 1.20ct 18k gold 9.0 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k bicolor ring set with 1.20ct brilliant-cut diamonds - F/G - VS/SI - ring size US 7.5 - EU 17.75 (56) Detailed description The top of the ring is 7.6 mm wide and 2.3 mm high Ri...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Solitaire ring with brilliant cut diamond up to 0.47ct 14k gold 4.1 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
Set with - 1 x 5.2 mm brilliant-cut diamond, totaling approximately 0.47 carat Color: N/O Clarity: Pique The ring is in good condition. Hallmarked, tested and guaranteed 14k gold...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Circa 1900s .55ct Old European Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1900s Item Details: Ring Size: 7 Metal Type: [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.0grams Diamond Details: .55ct Center Stone, H Color, VS Clarity, Old European Brilliant, Natural...
Diamond
Sterling Silver Robert Lee Morris Heart Ring 1990s
By Robert Lee Morris
Located in Wallkill, NY
Vintage Sterling Silver Robert Lee Morris Heart Ring 1990s Center Heart on this heavy Robert Lee Morris Sterling Silver Ring.
Sterling Silver
Modern ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.75ct 18k gold 5.7 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
Weight: 5.7 grams Set with: - 1 x 4.3 mm brilliant-cut diamond, totaling approx. 0.30 carat Color: G Clarity: VS - 4 x 2.7 mm – 3.5 mm brilliant-cut diamonds, totaling approx. 0....
Diamond, 18k Gold
16.21 Carat Aquamarine 1.56 Carat Diamond 18k White Gold Stylised Insect Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The high color and clarity graded diamonds display a fine white color and brilliance. The ring is an excellent gauge of gold and is in excellent condition, with a clear hallmark to t...
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold
1.77 Carat Basaltic Sapphire 0.76 Carat Diamond, Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The tapering ring shoulders are ornamented with eight channel set baguette cut diamonds, integrating with the feature setting and melding seamlessly with the plain hallmarked ring sh...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Louis Vuitton Tiger Eye 18K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Sz 5 3/4
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Feasterville, PA
Stamped with LOUIS VUITTON, 750 for 18-karat gold, and the French eagle's head hallmark. Ring Size: 5 3/4 Weight: 6.9 grams Brand: Louis Vuitton Material: Yellow Gold Metal Puri...
Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Diamond and Ruby 15K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The ring is hallmarked to the outer surface of the shank, however this is worn in keeping with age, and therefore has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Nit...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 16.60 Carat High Zircon and Diamond Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The engagement ring is hallmarked to the interior of the shank with the platinum mark (PLAT).
Diamond, Zircon, Platinum
Roberto Coin Nabucco ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 1.00cgt 18k gold
By Roberto Coin
Located in The Hague, ZH
Please contact us by email after purchase and before shipping put with - 68 x 1.5 mm brilliant cut diamond, approx. 1.00 carat in total color F-G purity VS/SI ring is in good con...
Diamond, 18k Gold
David Yurman Amethyst Green Onyx Cable 14k Yellow Gold Ring Size 7
By David Yurman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: David Yurman Collection/Style: Cable Statement Ring Material: 14k yellow gold Hallmarks: D. Yurman 14k Gemstones: Natural cabochon amethyst and natural green onyx Design:...
Amethyst, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Picasso Sugar Stacks Sterling Silver Milky Quartz Ring Size 5
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Designer: Paloma Picasso Collection/Style: Sugar Stacks Large Cabochon Quartz Dome Ring Material: Sterling silver (Ag925) Hallmarks: Tiffany & Co.
Quartz, Sterling Silver
2.30ct Aquamarine and Diamonds engagement ring in 18k yellow gold.
Located in London, GB
The ring can be resized Hallmarked Box and valuation included.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Yellow Gold
1970s Cultured Pearl and 1.04 Carat Diamond White Gold Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The ring is hallmarked to the interior with the 14k gold fineness mark- 585.
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sonia B. Pink Tourmaline, Pink Sapphire and Diamond 18K White Gold Bombé Ring
By Sonia B
Located in Orlando, FL
An openwork grid gallery lets light reach each stone from below, and the polished shank tapers cleanly for comfort despite the ring’s generous scale. Signed and hallmarked, this 18K ...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
18ct Gold, Victorian ADORE Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Ruby & Emerald Acrostic Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Victorian Adore Ring 18ct Yellow Gold hallmarked Chester Engraved inside band 1848 Makers Mark J H Introducing this beautiful 18ct yellow gold antique ADORE ring, a true epito...
Ruby, Opal, Emerald, Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Gold
CHIMENTO ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.88ct 18k gold 12.0 grams
By Chimento
Located in The Hague, ZH
Please contact us by email after purchase and before shipping. set with - 136 x 0.9 mm - 1.5 mm brilliant-cut diamonds total approx. 0.88 carat color F/G clarity VS/SI the ring is...
Diamond, 18k Gold
David Yurman Black Onyx Intaglio Octagon 18k Yellow Gold Ring Size 8
By David Yurman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: David Yurman Style: Black Onyx Intaglio Octagon Ring Material: 18k yellow gold Hallmarks: DY 750 Gemstones: Natural black onyx with intaglio carving Design: Octagonal sta...
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Six Stone Baguette Cut Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The unusual and impressive feature setting blends with the swept asymmetrical ring shoulders and blend seamlessly with the plain hallmarked ring shank.
Diamond, White Gold
9ct Yellow Gold Chunky Tassel Drop Dangle Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
Hallmarked Weight 3.5g the ring can be resized Box and valuation included.
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Italian 10.20 Carat Pink Coral & 0.85 Carat Diamond, Platinum Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This two stone coral ring with diamonds is hallmarked to the interior of the shank with the Italian maker's mark, denoting the piece was assayed in Alessandria, Italy (AL)*.
Coral, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 18 Carat White Gold Aquamarine and Diamond Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Modelled in 18 carat yellow gold. Hallmarked Birmingham, England. Ring Size: UK P, US 8 Aquamarine Dimensions: 7.05mm x 5.11mm
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.46ct 18k gold 2.8 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
Please contact us after purchase and before shipping total weight : 2.8 grams set with: - 1 x 4.3 mm brilliant cut diamond, 0.30 ct color : F/G clarity : SI - 10 x 1.5 mm brillia...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Green Emerald Solitaire Engagement Ring In 18ct Yellow gold
Located in London, GB
Natural green Colombian emerald cut gemstone natural untreated in 18ct yellow gold with white gold claws. Hallmarked. The ring can be resized. Box and valuation included.
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18ct Yellow Gold Heirloom Woven Chunky Engagement Ring 5.4g
Located in London, GB
The ring size is O and the base metal is gold. This ring is ideal for engagement and special occasions, and its beautiful gold colour is sure to catch the eye of anyone who sees it. ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco 1.29 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Ring Circa 1925
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive 1920s diamond engagement ring is hallmarked to the interior of the shank with the 18k gold mark (18CT) and platinum mark (PT).
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
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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