Vintage 9ct Rose Gold 1990s Birmingham Hallmarked Keepers Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Keepers Ring 9ct Rose Gold Stamped Hallmarked Birmingham 1995 Makers Mark P & G This vintage double-row keeper's ring from the 1990s is a real treasure.
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 9ct Gold 1950s Hallmarked Square Shaped Signet Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Signet Ring 9ct Gold Hallmarked Birmingham 1955 Makers Mark C G & S This vintage 9ct gold signet ring features a rounded square shape with a clean and plain surface, ma...
Gold, 9k Gold
Victorian GIA 5.14 carat diamond 14k yellow gold engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The simplicity of the design allows the substantial certified diamond to remain the focus, creating an elegant and enduring engagement ring. Hallmarked with a purity mark, this ring ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Twenty 4 Diamond Sapphire 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami, FL
Details Brand: Patek Philippe Collection: Twenty~4 Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Gemstones: 54 Brilliant-Cut Diamonds Diamond Weight: Approximate Total Weight Not Specified Sapphire Count: ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Vintage Platinum Cabochon Aquamarine and Diamond Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
The design emphasises the scale and translucency of the aquamarine, with a balanced diamond surround typical of mid-20th-century platinum jewellery. Dimensions Ring Size: – UK: L – ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Antique Ruby Signet Ring, 22KT Gold
Located in Braintree, GB
Dimensions Ring size:UK L / US 5¾ / EU 51 Weight:5 grams Specifications - Period:Early 20th century Metal:22KT gold Design:Gypsy set (flush) signet-form ring Hallmarks:Struck insid...
15ct Yellow Gold, Birmingham Hallmarked 1890, Victorian Ruby & Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
The ring has a lovely clear and full hallmark, which is a testament to its quality and authenticity.
Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
18ct Gold Birmingham Hallmarked Victorian Sapphire Diamond Five Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire and Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Hallmarked Birmingham 1891 This stunning Victorian 18ct yellow gold five-stone ring is a true work of art.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Diamond Half Eternity Ring, 18KT White Gold
Located in Braintree, GB
Equally at home as an anniversary ring, a wedding band or worn stacked. Dimensions Ring size:UK O / US 7¼ / EU 55 Weight:6 grams Specifications - Period:Circa 1970s Metal:18KT whi...
White Gold
Modern Platinum Octagonal Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, England
An elegant platinum sapphire and diamond cluster ring, hallmarked in London in 2014. At the centre sits a richly coloured octagonal-cut sapphire weighing approximately 0.50 carats, ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 9ct Gold, Hallmarked, Birmingham 1965, Double Headed Diamond Snake Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Snake Ring 9ct Gold Stamped Hallmarked Birmingham 1965 Makers Mark H & G This is a beautifully sculpted 9ct yellow gold double head snake ring, fully hallmarked for...
Diamond, Gold, 9k 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
Vintage 14k White Gold 1.50tcw H Vs Diamond Engraved Engagement Ring & Band Set
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 7.7 Grams Stone: (0.75ct Center) 1.05tcw Engagement Ring, 0.45tcw Diamond Band Ring Measurements: 25.92 x 21.28 x 6.37mm Size: 6 Engagement Ring, 7 Band Ring Hallmark: 14k I...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
10k Art Deco Prong set Set TOURMALINE. Antique 10k Gold White, Wile and Warner
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1920s Size: 6 US Materials: Gold Gemstone: Tourmaline Gem color: Red Band color: Yellow Style: Victorian About this item Antique tourmaline ring. Possible beginni...
10k Gold
18ct Gold Fancy Ruby & Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring Birmingham Hallmarked 1913
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Ruby & Diamond Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Stamped Hallmarked Birmingham 1913 Makers Mark C L This stunning 18ct yellow gold daisy cluster ring exudes timeless elegance.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring Scroll Design Hallmarked Birmingham 1921
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Hallmark Birmingham 1921 Introducing a stunning 18ct gold 5 stone gypsy ring, adorned with alternating natural rubies and diamonds in a scroll desig...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 9ct Yellow Gold, Birmingham Hallmarked, 1960s Square Shaped Signet Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Signet Ring 9ct Yellow Gold Stamped Hallmarked Birmingham 1961 This vintage 9ct gold signet ring is a true statement piece.
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
9ct Yellow Gold Birmingham Hallmarked Victorian Seed Pearl Set Keepers Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Keepers Ring 9ct Yellow Gold Stamped Hallmarked Birmingham 1863 Makers Mark K B S P This antique double-row keeper's ring from the early Victorian era is a real treasure.
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960’s Birmingham Hallmarked, 18ct Gold Zircon & Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Zircon & Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Hallmarked Birmingham 1968 Makers Mark T & B This stunning vintage cluster ring from the 1960s features a beautiful zircon centre...
Diamond, Zircon, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 9ct Gold, Hallmarked, London 1977, Double Headed Diamond Ruby Snake Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Snake Ring 9ct Gold Stamped Hallmarked London 1977 Makers Mark EA & S This is a beautifully sculpted 9ct yellow gold double head snake ring, fully hallmarked for Lo...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold
18ct Yellow Gold, London Hallmarked Edwardian 5 Stone Emerald & Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Emerald & Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Hallmarked London 1909 This exquisite gypsy ring is made of 18ct yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18KT Gold Diamond 1.45ct Solitaire Ring with Certificate
Located in Braintree, GB
Dimensions Ring size: UK K / EU 50 / US 5¼ Weight 2.54 grams Specifications Metal: 18KT yellow gold with white gold setting Era / Period: Vintage Type: Solitaire ring Hallmarks: St...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 15ct Gold, Victorian Hallmarked Birmingham 1866, Paste & Pearl Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Paste Ring 15ct Gold Stamped Hallmarked Birmingham 1866 This exquisite Victorian ring is a true treasure for any jewellery collector.
Pearl, Gold, 15k 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
0.60ct Colombian green emerald engagement ring 18ct white gold.
Located in London, GB
Plain 18ct white gold engagement ring. Hallmarked The ring can be resized Box and valuation included.
Emerald, White Gold
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Almandine Garnet & Pearl Daisy Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Almandine Garnet Ring 15ct Yellow Gold Hallmarked Birmingham 1860 This exquisite early Victorian ring is a true testament to the craftsmanship of its era, made from 15ct...
Garnet, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 9ct Gold, Oval Shaped Opal Ring Split Shoulders, Hallmarked London 1973
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Opal Ring 9ct Yellow Gold Hallmarked London 1973 Makers Mark A G Discover the enchanting beauty of our vintage 9ct yellow gold opal ring, a stunning piece that captures...
Opal, Gold, 9k Gold
18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Princess Cut Diamond Channel-Set Band Ring, 1.35Ct
By Martin Flyer
Located in Morris Plains, NJ
Metal: 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Gemstone: Natural Princess Cut Diamonds Total Diamond Weight: 1.35 carats Setting: Channel set Ring Size: 7 Ring Weight: 8.6g (5.5dwt) Hallmark: ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
9ct Gold Vintage 1983 Locket Ring Fully Hallmarked
Located in London, GB
Beautiful Rare 9ct Gold Vintage Picture Locket Ring Size - U.K - O Weight 6 grams Fully Hallmarked Birmingham Assay Dated 1983 SKU : 2678
Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Oval Signet Ring Hand Carved Shoulders Hallmarked Chester 1916
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Signet Ring 18ct Gold Hallmarked Chester 1916 Makers Mark H G & S Lovely, plain, oval signet ring.
Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco Style Platinum Opal & Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
Details Ring size: UK O EU 55 US 7.25 Total weight: 12.2 grams Specifications Metal: Platinum Style: Art Deco–style cluster ring Hallmarks: Fully hallmarked, including maker’s mar...
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Vintage 18ct Gold, Diamond Three Stone Ring, Trilogy Engagement Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Diamond Three Stone Ring Hallmarked 18ct London 1991 Makers Mark A & G L A classic three-stone ring in rich 18ct yellow gold, claw-set with a trio of brilliant-cut d...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1.20ct Sapphire diamond halo antique engagement ring in 9ct yellow gold.
Located in London, GB
Blue Ceylon sapphire oval shaped with diamond halo cluster in 9k yellow gold antique style ring. Hallmarked. The ring can be resized Comes with a bag.
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Hallmarked Birmingham 1946 18K diamond flower cluster ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Hallmarked rings are a treasure as it is your guarantee of authenticity.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Hallmarked 1907 Birmingham 18K Five Stone Citrine Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Our Antique English Hallmarked 1907 Birmingham 18K Five Stone Ring with sparkling graduated citrines weighs a total of 2.10 carats.
Citrine, 18k Gold
Natural Diamond Ring 14K Gold Cluster Hallmarked HDS
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Ring 14K Gold Cluster Hallmarked HDS This estate ring is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow Gold (carefully tested and guaranteed).
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Aquamarine Diamond Sphere Ring 18K Gold Hallmarked
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Aquamarine Diamond Sphere Ring 18K Gold Hallmarked This spectacular vintage ring is finely crafted in solid 18K Yellow Gold and set with natural Earth mined Aquamarine and d...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Stephen Dweck Sterling Silver Lapis Ring 1992
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Wallkill, NY
A large Center Carved Lapis Stone dominates this Dweck Ring. The Stone is set in Sterling Silver. Dated 1992 inside the shank of Ring.
Sterling Silver
French 18KT Gold Tourmaline and Diamond Ring, Eagle Hallmark
Located in Braintree, GB
French 18KT gold ring set with a natural tourmaline within a surround of round brilliant cut diamonds, struck with the French eagle head hallmark.
18k Gold
C1940 14K Russian Signet ring with Russian hallmarks
Located in Baltimore, MD
We are offering a yellow gold Russian Signet Ring identified as 14K gold by the 583 mark. The 583 mark was used in Russia between 1922 and 1991, during the period of of the Union of...
14k Gold
Argyle Pink Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exceptional piece is a size 7.75, weighs 6.3 pennyweights, and bears the Argyle laser inscription along with an internal ring hallmark—an enduring testament to its provenance.
Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Antique 9ct Yellow Gold, Band Hallmarked Chester 1913
Located in Brighton, GB
The band is fully hallmarked for Chester, 1913, including the 9ct fineness mark, town mark, and date letter, confirming its period manufacture and regional assay.
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s 18kt Gold Asymmetrical Tiger's Eye Ring, French Hallmark
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
Fortunately, it also gave us rings like this. A beautifully sculptural design where a polished tiger's eye follows one side of the ring's sweeping curve, balanced by a bold gadroone...
Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15ct Gold Edwardian Turquoise & Pearl Marquise Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Turquoise and Pearl Ring Hallmarked 15ct Circa 1900 Antique Edwardian turquoise and pearl ring, crafted circa 1900 and hallmarked 15ct gold.
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold
0.22ct Diamond Princess Illusion Set engagement ring in 14ct white gold
Located in London, GB
Chunky diamond princess cut illusion set in 14k white gold large ring. Hallmarked. The ring can be resized. Diamonds G colour VS1 clarity.
Diamond, White Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Sapphire & Diamond Five Stone Band Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire & Diamond Band Ring Hallmarked 18ct Gold Engraved 1905 DG to EL Makers Mark L & L 18ct yellow gold ring, set with three round-cut sapphires and two dia...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.88ct Pink Sapphire chunky solitaire engagement ring in 18ct white gold
Located in London, GB
Solitaire chunky engagement ring. Hallmarked. Natural untreated pink vivid sapphire ring.
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.88ct Pink sapphire pear shaped solitaire engagement ring in 18ct white gold.
Located in London, GB
Solitaire chunky engagement ring. Hallmarked. Natural untreated pink vivid sapphire ring.
Pink Sapphire, White Gold
Vintage 9ct Gold Birmingham Hallmarked, 1970s Square Shaped Signet Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Signet Ring 9ct Gold Hallmarked Birmingham Y 1973 (Special mark used to commemorate the bicentenary of the Assay) Makers Mark J H This vintage signet ring is a stunnin...
Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Victorian 9K Gold Filigree Ring with Amethyst (Hallmarked)
Located in Miami, FL
A genuine antique Victorian 9K gold filigree ring, fully hallmarked 375, featuring an 8.5mm round-cut natural amethyst set in an ornate hand-pierced openwork design.
Amethyst, 9k Gold
0.90ct Sapphire Diamond Eternity Solitaire Engagement Ring In Platinum
Located in London, GB
Hallmarked. The ring can be resized. Box and valuation included.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 22ct Gold & Platinum Band, Hallmarked London 1960
Located in Brighton, GB
The ring measures approximately 5mm wide and 1mm in depth, unfortunately this ring is not suitable for resizing.
Gold, 22k Gold, Platinum
22ct Gold Birmingham Hallmarked 1920s Ruby & Diamond Star Set 3 Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gypsy Ring 22ct Gold Stamped Hallmarked Birmingham 1920 This stunning 22ct yellow gold gypsy ring from the 1920s is a true masterpiece.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold
5 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Ring F VVS GIA Platinum Bespoke British Hallmarked
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Expertly crafted in solid platinum and weighing approximately 8.5 grams, this luxurious ring is fully British hallmarked, confirming platinum purity and quality assurance.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Sapphire & Diamond Halo Cluster Ring in 18K Gold, British Hallmarked
Located in London, GB
Perfect as an engagement ring, anniversary gift, or heirloom piece, this ring appeals to collectors and those seeking understated luxury. 1 x Vivid blue colour oval sapphire, appro...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
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Certified moissanite 14k Gold ring band Hallmark solid Gold certified gold ring
Located in Delhi, DL
-Stone type- Natural moissanite -color- D-F -Certified- YES -Stone weight- -Metal- 14k Solid Gold -Metal Color - Yellow -Metal Hallmark- Yes
Diamond, 14k Gold
Diamond Star of David 18K Yellow Gold Bespoke British Made Hallmarked Faith Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Expertly made in Britain, the ring is fully British hallmarked, guaranteeing authenticity and quality craftsmanship.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Solitaire Ring with 1.25ct M SI Diamond & 0.30ct VS Accents
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH
The 18K hallmark confirms the gold's purity. This ring is in new condition and comes with a certificate guaranteeing its quality.
Diamond, Gold
0.90ct Sapphire Diamond Eternity Solitaire Engagement Ring In Platinum
Located in London, GB
Hallmarked. The ring can be resized. Box and valuation included.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Bulgari Bvlgari Serpenti Snake Viper Black Onyx & Diamond Pave 18K Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Tysons, VA
Details: Brand: Bulgari Collection: Serpenti Viper Size: M / US #9 Metal: 18K Gold Gemstones: Natural Diamonds Materials: Black Onyx Origin: Japan Style: Designer / Statement Ring H...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k 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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