Turquoise Ring Gold Sleeping Beauty St Valentine's Gift Mens Jewelry
Located in Berlin, DE
Turquoise 14k yellow gold ring turquoise origin - Kazakhstan gemstone measurements - 0.12 х 0.63 х 0.71 in / 3 х 16 х 18 mm weight of the stone - 6.40 carats weight of the ring - 5....
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Men's Modern Black Jade and Diamond Ring - 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Oval shape cabochon black jade ring, prong set in 18k yellow gold. The Jade measures approximately 15.29 mm x 12.28 mm x 7.20 mm. The ring has a total of 7 round brilliant diamonds, ...
Diamond, Jade, Black Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Custom Made 14k White Gold Men's Square Ring with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Custom Made Ring Material: 14k White Gold Conditon: Mint Dimaonds: 2.70ctw Clarity: VS Color: G Dimension: This Ring Resizable Ring size: 7.5 Width: 10.6mm Shank Width: 7.5mm Shank...
Diamond, White Gold
Mens 1 Carat 5 Diamond Band Ring 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k White Gold Diamond Count: 5 brilliant cut Diamond Carat Weight: ~1.00 carats Diamond Color: G Diamond Clarity: SI2 Ring Size: 11 (resizable) T...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Men's Square Shape Black Onyx Ring with Diamonds in 14K White Gold
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
14K White Gold Men's Ring with Onyx and Diamonds Totaling 0.11 Carats.
Onyx, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Mens Diamond Ring 14K Gold Band Old Mine .93TDW Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This amazing vintage ring for a gentleman is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow Gold and White Gold for the top and set with white and fiery Old mine cut diamonds. Nine diamonds (.2...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Two Toned Gold Mens Ring with Diamonds 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 9.3 Grams Ring Size: 9.75 Diamond Count: 10 Brilliant cut diamonds Diamond Carat Weight: ~0.18 Carat Diamond Color: G ...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 2 Carat Diamond in 14K Gold Solitaire Men's Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This exceptional solitaire men’s ring blends timeless elegance with a bold, contemporary design.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Men's Two Tone Brush and Polish Texture Ring, Flush Baguette Row, 0.09ctw
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is a unique two tone 14 karat men's band. The center band is a brushed-finished 14 karat white gold signet style ring with two high polish 14 karat yellow gold bands surrounding...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$480Sale Price|20% Off
David Yurman Men's Exotic Stone Ring with Pietersite in Black Titanium
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
Brand David Yurman From streamline collection Metal type: Titanium Ring Size: 8.75 Stone dimension: 16.5mm X 17mm Base of shank: width 7.8mm Ring weight 18.4g.
Titanium
$480Sale Price|20% Off
David Yurman Men's Exotic Stone Ring with Pietersite in Black Titanium
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
Brand David Yurman From streamline collection Metal type: Titanium Ring Size: 7.75 Stone dimension: 16.5mm X 17mm Base of shank: width 8.3mm Ring weight 18g.
Titanium
Men's 10K Yellow Gold Cubic Zirconia Ring, Satin Finish, Size 14
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This men's ring features a sleek and modern design, showcasing a 6mm round cubic zirconia securely set in a four-prong setting.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$500Sale Price|20% Off
David Yurman Men's Exotic Stone Ring with Pietersite in Black Titanium
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
Brand David Yurman From streamline collection Metal type: Titanium Ring Size: 7.75 Front Thickness 20mm Stone dimension: 16.5mm X 17mm Base of shank: width 8.2 mm Ring weight 18...
Titanium
$480Sale Price|20% Off
David Yurman Men's Exotic Stone Ring with Pietersite in Black Titanium
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
Brand David Yurman From streamline collection Metal type: Titanium Ring Size: 8.75 Front Thickness 20mm Stone dimension: 16.5mm X 17mm Base of shank: width 7.9mm Ring weight 18....
Titanium
Men's .925 Sterling Silver 1/6 Cttw 3 Stone Diamond Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Crafted from exceptional .925 sterling silver with a rhodium plating for enhanced shine and durability, this exquisite men's ring signifies both strength and elegance.
Diamond, White Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Men's .925 Sterling Silver 1/6 Cttw 3 Stone Diamond Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Crafted from exceptional .925 sterling silver with a rhodium plating for enhanced shine and durability, this exquisite men's ring signifies both strength and elegance.
White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
Men's .925 Sterling Silver 1/6 Cttw 3 Stone Diamond Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Crafted from exceptional .925 sterling silver with a rhodium plating for enhanced shine and durability, this exquisite men's ring signifies both strength and elegance.
Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Men's .925 Sterling Silver 1/6 Cttw 3 Stone Diamond Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Crafted from exceptional .925 sterling silver with a rhodium plating for enhanced shine and durability, this exquisite men's ring signifies both strength and elegance.
Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Men's .925 Sterling Silver 1/6 Cttw 3 Stone Diamond Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Crafted from exceptional .925 sterling silver with a rhodium plating for enhanced shine and durability, this exquisite men's ring signifies both strength and elegance.
White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
Men's .925 Sterling Silver 1/6 Cttw 3 Stone Diamond Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Crafted from exceptional .925 sterling silver with a rhodium plating for enhanced shine and durability, this exquisite men's ring signifies both strength and elegance.
White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
Men's .925 Sterling Silver 1/6 Cttw 3 Stone Diamond Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Crafted from exceptional .925 sterling silver with a rhodium plating for enhanced shine and durability, this exquisite men's ring signifies both strength and elegance.
Diamond, White Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Men's .925 Sterling Silver 1/6 Cttw 3 Stone Diamond Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Crafted from exceptional .925 sterling silver with a rhodium plating for enhanced shine and durability, this exquisite men's ring signifies both strength and elegance.
Diamond, White Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
8.23 Carat Colombian Emerald & Diamond 18K Gold Mens Ring GRS Certified
Located in Miami, FL
GRS certified natural 8.23 carat emerald cut emerald in 18K white gold bezel setting with diamond halo and yellow gold claw-shaped prongs and wide band design mens ring. Emerald meas...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
3.60 Carat Burma Ruby Oval Cut and Diamond 18K Gold Men’s Ring
Located in Miami, FL
About The Ring: This men’s ruby and diamond ring has the bold architecture associated with late 20th-century statement jewelry.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mens Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring 3.00ct 18K Yellow Gold Custom Designer Quality
Located in Dearborn, MI
Mens Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring 3.00ct 18K Yellow Gold Custom Designer Gem Quality Striking Designer-Quality Men’s Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring Crafted in 18K Yellow Gold and St...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Statement Blue Sapphire and Diamond Men's Wedding Ring 18k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Statement Blue Sapphire and Diamond Men's Wedding Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural blue sapphire of 1.7 carats and diamonds of 0.08 carats.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
TIFFANY & Co. Forever Platinum 4.5mm Lucida Wedding Band Ring 11.5 Men's
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Forever Platinum 4.5mm Lucida Wedding Band Ring 11.5 Men's Metal: Platinum Size: 11.5 Band Width: 4.5mm Weight: 9.10 grams Hallmark: ©TIFFANY & CO.
Platinum
Steven Battelle Sikhote-Alin Meteorite 18K Gold Sterling Silver Mens Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A large triangular fragment of the Sikhote-Alin meteorite is held in an 18K gold embrace atop a tapered and hammered sterling silver shank in this mens ring design. An iron meteorit...
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Princess Cut Mens Diamond Wedding Band Ring 10k White Gold 0.40 Cttw
Located in New York, NY
Men's diamond wedding band ring crafted in 10k white gold.
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Men's Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Round Sapphire & Diamond Ring, 1980
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This bold and elegant men’s ring is crafted in 14K yellow gold and features a striking 7mm round sapphire as its centerpiece.
Diamond, Sapphire
Men's 14K Yellow Gold Florentine Diamond Ring, Circa 1980, 0.20ct SI1
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Crafted in 14K yellow gold, this men’s ring features a timeless and refined design.
Diamond
Yellow Gold Diamond Men's Ring - 14k Round Brilliant 3.08ct Solitaire
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 10 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $120 or Down 1 1/2 sizes for $80 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): 3.08ct Cut: Ro...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
4.44 Carat Round Cut Yellow Diamond 18K Gold Halo Mens Ring
Located in Miami, FL
EGL Certified 3.37 carat fancy deep brownish greenish yellow natural diamond men's ring, set in 18K white gold with 1.07 carat total pavé white and yellow side diamonds.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Men's 14K Gold Signet Ring with 2.19ct Oval Malachite, East-West Style
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handcrafted in 14k solid gold, this signet ring for men features an oval flat-cut cabochon malachite, placed east-west on a sculpted shank.
Malachite, 14k Gold, Gold
1.54 CTW Emerald-Cut Lapis Lazuli Men's Signet Ring in Sterling Silver
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: Expertly handcrafted in silver. This men's signet ring highlights an emerald-cut flat cut cabochon lapis lazuli, set east-west on a sculpted shank with beveled e...
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
14K Yellow Gold and White Gold Men's Ring, 0.25ctw Diamonds, Size 8.5
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Details: Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Band, White Gold Setting Diamonds: Three 3.5mm, Round Brilliant-cut, 0.25ctw Finish: High Polish and Brush Finish Total Weight: 5.5 Grams H...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Classic Art Deco 10K Gold Men's Ring with 0.08ct Diamonds, Unisex
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This men’s ring is crafted in 10K yellow gold and features a clean, classic design with timeless appeal.
Diamond, 10k Gold
Men’s Tiffany & Co. The Charles Tiffany Setting Platinum Satin Finish Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Tiffany & Co. Gender: Men's Metal Type: 950 Platinum Ring Size: 8.5 Width: 5.00 mm Weight: 13.44 grams Tiffany & Co.
Platinum
Pave Diamond Men's Wedding Ring 14k Gold SI Quality Diamond G-H Color Fine Ring.
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond Men's Wedding Ring 14k Gold SI Quality Diamond G-H Color Fine Ring.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
GIA 3.33 Carat Cabochon Chrysoberyl Cats Eye Diamond Men's Platinum Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's Milk and Honey round mens chrysoberyl cats eye platinum ring circa 1950.
Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Platinum
Mens Diamond Ring 14K Gold Band Joe Rodeo Cluster 2.01 TDW
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Mens Diamond Ring 14K Gold Band Joe Rodeo Cluster 2.01 TDW This authentic Joe Rodeo Ring is finely crafted in solid 14K White gold and set with white and fiery diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Art Deco Men's Signet Ring - 14k Vintage Engravable
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 12 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $60 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s - 1930s Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k Rose Gold Style: Signet Features: Engravable...
14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Men's 14K Yellow Gold Art Deco Channel-Set Diamond Ring, 0.52ct
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Crafted in rich 14K yellow gold, this men's ring showcases a sleek and timeless design with a bold edge.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage Men's White Gold Star Sapphire Baguette Diamond Low Profile Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Star Sapphire - Oval Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Blue Color - 13.8x10.6mm - 13ct (approx.) (2) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Tapered Baguette Cut - Burn...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
David Yurman Black Diamond Sterling Silver Men's Armory Collection Band Ring
By David Yurman
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A bold and refined creation by David Yurman, this men’s Armory Collection ring is crafted in sterling silver with a striking, textured design reminiscent of sculpted armor.
Black Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
VERRAGIO Platinum In Gauge Men's Wedding Band Ring size 10.75 RU7005
By Verragio
Located in San Diego, CA
VERRAGIO Style: In-Gauge Men's Band Ring Ref. number: RU-7005 Metal: Platinum Width: 6.76 MM Materials: Platinum with Black Enamel Filler Hallmark: " VERRAGIO PLATINUM " Includ...
Platinum, Enamel
Share KONSTANTINO 925 Sterling Silver Sectioned Men's Band Ring Size 10
By Konstantino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
100% Authentic, 100% Customer Satisfaction Top: 11 mm Band Width: 11 mm Metal: 925 Sterling Silver Size: 10 Hallmarks: Konstantino Total Weight: 15.2 Grams Stone: None Condition: Ne...
Sterling Silver
4.37ct Australian Blue Sapphire Cabochon Men’s Signet Ring 14k Gold Belcher Set
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A stunning men’s signet ring featuring a luminous natural Australian dark blue sapphire, cut in an oval cabochon shape.
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sterling Silver Art Deco Style Minimalist Men's Ring with Natural Amethyst
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
It has been featured in Harper's Bazaar and Vogue UA, and its design reflects the Art Deco spirit, making it suitable for both men and women. This large ring is eye-catching due to t...
Amethyst, Quartz, White Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
Men's 14K Gold Signet Ring with 6.26ct Round Tiger's Eye by Angara
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handcrafted in 14k solid gold, this men's signet ring features a round domed cabochon tiger's eye, bezel-set on a sculpted shank.
Tiger's Eye, 14k Gold, Gold
Men's Signet Ring in 925 Sterling Silver with 6.37ct Oval Black Onyx
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description:Refined with a bold edge. This men's signet ring in silver is handcrafted with an oval domed cabochon black onyx, bezel-set on a sculpted shank.
Onyx, Sterling Silver
Yellow Gold Beryl Men's Ring - 18k Oval Cabochon 5.46ct Solitaire
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 1 1/2 sizes for $60 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Beryl Carat(s): 5.46ct Cut: Oval Cabochon Color: Lig...
Beryl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Men's 18k Gold 0.72ct Diamond Hand Engraved Etched Solitaire Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Stock Number: MK-38073620-PAR Antique Men's Diamond Solitaire Ring. Hand Engraved Floral & Wheat Patterns.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Sterling Silver Black Diamond Ring, 925 Princess Cut 1.00ct Men's
Located in Greensboro, NC
This ring is a size 9 - 9 1/4, but it can be re-sized up or down 1 size for a $25 fee. Once a ring is re-sized, we guarantee the work but we are unable to offer a refund on the sizin...
Black Diamond, Sterling Silver
Large Jade Ring with Diamonds 18K Gold Vintage Green Natural Men Jewelry
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Men's Ring Unique NONE TREATED JADE ! Unique Quality !
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.50-Carat 14K Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald Tension Set Men's Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a classic and unique Colombian emerald solitaire emerald cut men's ring in 14K yellow gold. This solitaire ring carries a full emerald in a secure tension-prong setting.
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mens Diamond Ring 14K Gold Band .75ct Old Mine Solitaire Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Mens Diamond Ring 14K Gold Band .75ct Old Mine Solitaire Vintage This amazing vintage ring is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow Gold and set with a solitaire Old Mine cut diamond.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
7.85ct Natural Fancy Yellow Green Diamonds Men's Ring 18Karat Big & Tall Grande*
Located in New York, NY
Men's Big & Tall Freedom Boxer Grande ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mens Diamond and 18k Gold Ring 7.20 carats Color U Clarity VS2
Located in Tucker, GA
This custom-made men's ring has a rare 7.20 Carat diamond with a Round Brilliant cut, VS2 quality, and a rare color grade of U-V.
14k Gold, 18k Gold
Mens 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Ring Pink Red Sapphire Invisible setting
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Men's Invisible Sapphire Ring Unique Quality ! New, never used.
Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, 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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