Antique 18ct Gold Victorian Ruby & Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique 18ct Gold Ruby & Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Hallmarked Chester 1897 Beautiful Victorian Ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold, Amethyst, Opal and Peridot Suffragette Ring, Chester 1906
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Suffragette Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Hallmarked Chester 1906 Maker's Mark E J R Immerse yourself in history with this exquisite 18ct gold-stamped Edwardian suffragette ring...
Amethyst, Opal, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold, 1960s Opal & Diamond Oval Shaped Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Opal Cluster Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Hallmarked Birmingham 1963 Makers Mark W E G This exquisite vintage ring showcases a captivating oval-shaped opal at its centre, cel...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Style Sapphire and Diamond Five Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Sapphire & Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Hallmarked London 1976 Maker's Mark P S R Step into a world of timeless elegance with this stunning 18ct yellow gold Victorian-st...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Ruby Diamond & Pearl Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Ring 15ct Gold Stamped Hallmarked Chester 1885 Beautiful Victorian Ring.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Turquoise & Pearl Band Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Ring 15ct Gold Stamped Hallmarked Birmingham 1868 Lovely, Victorian gold ring.
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold
Preloved 18ct Gold 3 Stone Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Preloved 3 Stone Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Hallmarked Birmingham 2001 Makers Mark B & S Beautiful Diamond 3 Stone Ring.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Almandine Garnet & Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Almandine Garnet Ring 15ct Gold Hallmarked Birmingham 1899 Absolutely Stunning, Victorian Ring.
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Edwardian Ruby & Diamond Band Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Hallmarked Chester 1901 Makers Mark T & S This stunning Edwardian ring is crafted from 18ct gold and features a beautiful combination of rubies and...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Seed Pearl & Ruby Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Pearl & Ruby Ring 15ct Gold Stamped Hallmarked Birmingham 1874 Makers Mark W G This exquisite Victorian ring is crafted from 15ct yellow gold and features six lustrous se...
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Edwardian Diamond 5 Stone Carved Half Hoop Ring Marked 1903
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Edwardian Diamond Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Hallmark Birmingham 1903 A classic five-stone ring in rich 18ct yellow gold, set with a graduated row of old-cut diamonds in open ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
18ct Gold Edwardian, Acrostic ADORE Ring: Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Emerald
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Adore Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Hallmarked Birmingham 1910 Introducing this stunning 18ct yellow gold antique ADORE ring, a true epitome of elegance and charm.
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian 18ct Gold Ruby & Diamond Boat Shaped Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Ruby & Diamond Ring Beautiful Boat Shaped Ring 18ct Gold Hallmarked Birmingham 1894 UK Size Q & US Size 8 1/2 Can be resized for a small additional fee All of our items are e...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 18ct White Gold, Diamond Three Stone Crossover Trilogy Engagement Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Engagement Ring 18ct White Gold Hallmarked London 1978 Discover this stunning 18ct white gold engagement ring from the 1970s, showcasing a captivating three-stone design ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18ct Gold 1970’s Amethyst & Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Amethyst Ring 18ct Gold Tested Hallmarked London 1971 Makers Mark J & P Fabulous sized, vintage cluster ring.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 18ct White Gold, 2 Carat Baguette Cut Diamond Eternity Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Eternity Ring 18ct White Gold Hallmarked London 2006 Makers Mark E L Celebrate your everlasting love with this exquisite vintage eternity ring, crafted from 18ct white...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Design 18ct Gold, Cornflour Blue Sapphire & Diamond Triple Daisy Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Sapphire & Diamond Trilogy Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Hallmarked London 1979 Step back in time with this exquisite 18ct yellow gold vintage trilogy ring, a stunning piece from the 197...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970’s 18ct Gold Sapphire & Diamond Square Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Sapphire & Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Hallmarked London 1971 Makers Mark B K T Beautiful, square shaped, vintage cluster ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 9ct Yellow & White Gold, Birmingham Marked 1933, Rectangular Signet Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Signet Ring 9ct Gold Stamped Hallmarked Birmingham 1933 Makers Mark A C Co- The Albion Chain Company This 9ct gold signet ring is a true masterpiece.
9k Gold, White Gold
Preloved 18ct Yellow Gold, Diamond Single Stone Engagement Ring 0.20 Carats
Located in Brighton, GB
Preloved Engagement Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Stamped Hallmarked Birmingham 2007 Makers Mark C P M This stunning preloved engagement ring is made of 18ct yellow gold and features a s...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Victorian cabachon Garnet Memorial Ring with Black Enamel
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Mourning Ring 18ct Gold Hallmarked London 1844 Makers Mark S R Beautiful Victorian Mourning Ring.
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 9ct Yellow Gold 1960’s Double Headed Garnet Snake Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Snake Ring 9ct Gold Stamped Hallmarked Birmingham 1960 Fabulous, vintage, double headed snake ring.
Garnet, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Victorian Ruby & Pearl Ring With Pretty Carved Shoulders
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Victorian Ring 18ct Gold Hallmarked Birmingham 1898 Gorgeous Victorian Ring.
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
15ct Gold Victorian Garnet & Seed Pearl Triple Row Ring With Scrolled Shoulders
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Garnet & Pearl Ring 15ct Gold Hallmarked Birmingham 1872 Pretty, Victorian triple row ring.
Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
1979 Men Unisex Ring natural 2.5ct Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS7.25 /19gr
Located in SE
Swedish ring, hallmarked 18K. Maker's hallmarks ,city of Stockholm.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Old Combination Ring Sapphire Ruby Emerald solid 18K Gold Size Ø 6.75US / 7.45gr
Located in SE
Likely German made ca. 1920s - 1930s. Each ring hallmarked 750 and Swedish customs hallmarks confirming 18K.
Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1945 Signet Ring 3.5 ct natural Onyx solid 18K Gold Ø 6.5 US / 2.7gr
Located in SE
Initially designed for men but can be used by women if the size id right. Swedish ring, hallmarked 18K, G (Gothenburg), Three Swedish Crowns, 18K, date combination is missing becaus...
Onyx, 18k Gold
1946 Ring 0.45 ct Diamond solid 18K Gold Silver Ø 7US / 3.2gr
Located in SE
I, J / SI Stone has the back side open. Swedish Ring. Hallmarked 18ct, two overlapping " C " letters for the city of Karlskrona that was used in Sweden since the early 18th century...
Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold
1937 Nordic Ring Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS 7.75US / 3.75 gr
Located in SE
Size: Ø US 7.75 / 17.97 / sizable ring. Weight: 3.75 grams. Swedish ring, hallmarked 18K, unknown maker's mark, Stockholm.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage Ring natural 2ct Blue Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø7US /5.8gr
Located in SE
Vintage Everyday type ring, hallmarked 18K and 756. The band is 8 mm at its widest, made of solid Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
1962 Signet Men Ring 4 ct natural Onyx solid 18K Gold Ø 12.75 US / 3.52gr
Located in SE
Swedish ring, hallmarked B & H, 18K , Three Swedish Crowns, M9 / hand - made in 1962 Size: Ø 12.75 US / 22.1 mm .
Onyx, 18k Gold
1955 Signet Men Ring 7ct natural Blood Stone solid 18K Gold Ø 9.25 US / 5.4 gr
Located in SE
Swedish ring, hallmarked 18K, G (Gothenburg), Three Swedish Crowns, 18K, F9 / hand - made in 1955 Used finest condition.
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
1950 Signet Men Ring ct natural Onyx solid 18K Gold Ø 9.75 US / 5.51gr
Located in SE
Swedish ring, hallmarked 18K, Stockholm, Three Swedish Crowns, 18K, Z8 / hand -made in 1950 Size: Ø 9.75 US / 19.62mm This ring may be sized up or down for additional payment .
Onyx, 18k Gold
1945 Art Deco Ring natural Diamond 6ct Onyx solid 14K 585 Gold Ø5US / 3.2 gr
Located in SE
This controversial Duo of Shiny White and Completely Black (of fantastic cut ) creates very special visual effects and captivating reflective illusions under different types of light...
Onyx, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
1956 Ring natural 3ct Blue Chalcedony solid 18K Gold Ø 5.75 US / 2.8 gr
Located in SE
The band is from 2 mm to 10 mm at widest. Swedish ring. Hallmarked 18K, workshop's hallmarks. Marks of the year: F9 / hand-made in 1956.
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
1916 Signet Ring 2.75 ct. natural Carnelian solid 18K Gold Ø 7 US / 2.2 gr
Located in SE
Initially designed for men but can be used by women if the size id right. Swedish ring, hallmarked 18K, Stockholm ,three Swedish Crowns, 18K, date combination is O7 / hand-made in 1...
Carnelian, 18k Gold
1954 Nordic Ring 7ct Blue Chalcedony solid 18K Gold Ø 6.5US /5 gr
Located in SE
The band is from 6 mm to 12 mm at widest. Swedish ring. Hallmarked 18K, workshop's hallmarks, city of Stockholm.
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
1949 Signet Men Ring 5.5 ct natural Jade solid 18K Gold Ø 10.75 US / 10 gr
Located in SE
Swedish ring, hallmarked 18K, Stockholm, three Swedish Crowns, 18K, Y8 / hand -made in 1949 Used finest condition.
Jade, 18k Gold
1954 Signet Men Ring 5ct natural Onyx solid 18K Gold Ø 10.5 US / 5.38gr
Located in SE
Swedish ring, hallmarked 18K, G (Gothenburg), Three Swedish Crowns, 18K, D9 / hand -made in 1954 Used finest condition.
Onyx, 18k Gold
1954 Signet Men Ring 4.5ct natural Onyx solid 18K Gold Ø 9.25 US / 4.25gr
Located in SE
Swedish ring, hallmarked 18K, G (Gothenburg), Three Swedish Crowns, 18K, D9 / hand -made in 1954 Used finest condition.
Onyx, 18k Gold
Antique Vintage Men Ring solid 18K Gold 1.71 ctw Diamonds Size US 11.5 / 25gr
Located in SE
Origin, Period: XX cent, likely European ring, hallmarked 18K, and " SF" is a stamp of a maker, unknown.
Diamond, 18k Gold
1953 Signet Men Ring natural 4.5ct Onyx solid 18K Gold Ø 10.5 US / 5 gr
Located in SE
Crown part is 4mm deep. Swedish ring, hallmarked 18K, maker's, G (Gothenburg), Three Swedish Crowns, 18K, C9 / hand - made in 1953 Used finest condition.
Onyx, 18k Gold
Emerald Diamond Ring Art Deco Revival Platinum Ring French
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Details: • Circa: 1950s • Materials: Platinum • Gemstone: Emerald - 1 Mixed Emerald Cut 10.1 x 7.9 x 3.9 mm Emerald - 6 Table Cut Diamond - 4 Baguette Cut • Weight: 12.7 Gram...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1948 Vintage Ring 7ct Aquamarine Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø 6.25US / 9.2g
Located in SE
Ø 2 mm / 0.03 ct.Total weight: ca. 0.24ct All stones have open backs. Swedish ring, hallmarked 18K. Maker: Cronwin Studio, city of Stockholm.
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 18ct Gold, Sapphire & Diamond 3 Stone Carved Ring, Birmingham 1918
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire & Diamond Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Hallmarked Birmingham 1918 This exquisite 18ct yellow gold ring captures the elegance of the Edwardian era.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
$280Sale Price|20% Off
14k Gold Open Cuff Ring Stackable Garnet Ring Engagement Ring Spessartine Garnet
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Gold Open Cuff Ring Stackable Garnet Ring Engagement Ring Spessartine Garnet Hallmarking: 14K Hallmarked.
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Old Ring Bague au Firmament Diamond Blue Enamel 18K Gold Ø5.75 US/ 5.5 gr
Located in SE
Аntique ca. early XX cent. solid 18K Yellow Gold Bague au Firmamen styled Blue Enamel and Diamond Ring. Hallmarked 750, likely Italian 1920s -1930s, logo of the maker.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Platinum
$144Sale Price / item|20% Off
Moissanite Chevron Ring Band 925 Sterling Silver Wishbone Ring.
Located in Chicago, IL
Moissanite Color & Clarity: D Color & VVS1 Clarity. Hallmarking: 925 Stamped. Ring Size : US 7 A P P R O X T I M E All items are custom made to order.
Silver, Sterling Silver
Large french Retro dome ring in 18k gold, gadroons, 1950's ring, large ring
Located in PARIS, FR
Retro ring, circa 1940-1950, France. Eagle head hallmark Ring size: 50 EU or 5,25 US (size adjustment possible) Head width: 1.75 cm Condition: fine scratches from use, old trace o...
18k Gold
Vintage diamond ring in Art Deco style, 18k white gold wedding ring, bridal ring
Located in PARIS, FR
English hallmarks 750, diamond mark, anchor hallmark for Birmingham, XM hallmark for the silversmith Ring size: 53 EU or 6.5 US (size adjustment possible) Diamond characteristics: ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$720Sale Price|20% Off
Chevron Ring 14k Solid Gold Diamond Chevron Ring V Shaped Stackable Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Chevron Ring 14k Solid Gold Diamond Chevron Ring V Shaped Stackable Diamond Ring Total Carat Weight 0.24 & Under Diamond Weight 0.14 cts Approx Base Metal Yellow Gold Band Width 1mm...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx Ring Diamond Papillon Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
DESIGNER: Van Cleef & Arpels MATERIALS: 18k Yellow Gold GEMSTONE: Onyx, Round Brilliant Cut Diamond WEIGHT: 7.1 grams RING SIZE: 5 HALLMARKS: VCA, 18K, Made in France, NY
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 14k Gold Signet Ring Coat of Arms Family Crest Seal Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
MATERIALS: 14k Gold WEIGHT: 8.8 Grams RING SIZE: 8 HALLMARKS: 14K
14k Gold
$144Sale Price|20% Off
Moissanite Ring 925 Sterling Silver Beautiful Butterfly Shaped Engagement Ring.
Located in Chicago, IL
Moissanite Color & Clarity: D Color & VVS1 Clarity. Hallmarking: 925 Hallmarked. Ring Size: 7 US Light weight can be worn everyday HOW TO ORDER Simply Message upon ordering to...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Five-Stone Opal Ring 18ct Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
HALLMARKS & MARKS D&F, Crown, 18, Anchor MEASUREMENTS Ring Size – UK P / US 7.5 Height – 7.7 mm (0.30 in) Weight – 2.58 g Condition Excellent antique condition.
Opal, 18k Gold
Extraordinary old cut diamonds and coral ring - antique beveled band ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
They have some smaller damages to them, which can be expected from a treasure of this age. This lovely ring is hallmarked with a 750 mark and holds some inside engravings which we un...
Diamond, Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Platinum Engagement Ring. 1.40ct Old Euro Diamond Filigree Ring KVS2
Located in New York, NY
With its intricate filigree construction, antique diamond cutting, and French hallmarks, this ring is an elegant example of early Edwardian craftsmanship.
Diamond, Platinum
0.23 ct diamond solitaire ring in platinum, Art deco solitaire ring
Located in PARIS, FR
Art Deco solitaire ring, circa 1930, France. Dog head and eagle head hallmarks, illegible goldsmith's hallmark Ring size: 54 EU or 6.75 US (size adjustment possible) Kitten: 0.68 ...
Diamond, Platinum
$2,979Sale Price|20% Off
Retro Vintage Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring, 18 Karat Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Fabulous, fun, and incredibly unique, this jewel is an indulgent statement or cocktail ring. Fully tested and hallmarked for 18K gold, this ring will .fit a size 5.25 US but is eas...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Demantoid Green Garnet Diamond Platinum Ring Flower Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
The jewels are all set in Platinum. The ring shank is 18 Karat Yellow Gold. The ring has British hallmarks on the shank and is marked 750 for 18K gold.
Diamond, Garnet, Platinum, 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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