$521Sale Price / item|44% Off
Custom Initials Men’s Ring with Baguette Peridot in Silver, Gold.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Your Initials Ring for Men— Personalized with Baguette Peridot.
Peridot, Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
18K Gold Plated Onyx Stone Mens Ring Circa 1960
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing our remarkable 18K Gold Plated Onyx Stone Men's Ring, a vintage masterpiece reminiscent of the timeless elegance of the 1960s.
$3,142Sale Price|50% Off
Large Black Opal Silver Ring Colorful Australian Gemstone Mens ring vintage gift
Located in Berlin, DE
Large matte finish silver ring with natural Black Opal gemstone origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.12 x 0.51 x 0.91 in / 3 x 13 x 23 mm opal weight - 8.55 carats ring size - 8...
Opal, Black Opal, Silver
Men's Diamond Cluster Pinky Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Mens diamond pinky ring in 14k yellow gold with a high polish finish.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rachel Koen Diamond Mens Ring 14K White Gold 0.50cttw
Located in New York, NY
This diamond men's ring is crafted in 14k white gold. The ring features 7 channel set round cut diamonds weighing 0.50ct.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum Five Row Wedding Band Ring 11 Men's
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Platinum Five Row Wedding Band Ring 11 Men's Metal: Platinum Size: 11 Band Width: 5mm Weight: 8.80 grams Hallmark: ©TIFFANY&CO.
Platinum
$1,999Sale Price|50% Off
Large Black Opal Silver ring Neon Blue Australian Gemstone Gift Mens ring
Located in Berlin, DE
Large matte finish silver ring with natural Black Opal gemstone origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.12 x 0.51 x 0.91 in / 3 x 13 x 23 mm opal weight - 8.55 carats ring size - 8...
Opal, Black Opal, Silver
.70ct Natural round diamond mens ring 14kt brushed satin gold*
Located in New York, NY
.70ct Natural Round Cut Diamond unisex mens Ring Si-2 clarity H color. .40ct side diamonds vs-2 clarity H color 18kt yellow gold 7.7 Grams Depth: 4.5mm Current ring size: 7.25...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Men’s 1.50tcw Diamonds Carved Nugget 14k Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Retro Men’s 1.50tcw Diamonds Carved Nugget 14k Gold Ring.
Diamond, 14k Gold
$2,799Sale Price|50% Off
Moonstone Gold Ring Natural Madagascar Cabochon Fossil Grey Mens Ring Art Nouvea
Located in Berlin, DE
14K gold ring with natural Moonstone cabochon Moonstone origin - Madagascar stone measurements - 0.24 х 0.31 х 0.31 in / 6 х 8 х 8 mm stone weight - 3.30 carats ring size - 7.25 US r...
Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Men’s 16.25mm Black Onyx 4.00 Carat Diamonds Statement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Men’s 16.25mm Black Onyx 4.00 Carat Diamonds BIG Statement Ring.
Diamond, Onyx, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Onyx Diamond Dad Men's Ring - 10k Father
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 9 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $30 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Onyx Natural Diamonds Cut: Single Stone Note: (2) small...
Diamond, Onyx, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Men’s Christian Dior Gem Collection 18K Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Christian Dior
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Christian Dior Gender: Men’s Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 10 Width: 5.55 mm Weight: 7.49 grams CHRISTIAN Dior Men's 18K yellow gold across, comfort-fit, soft-s...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Men’s Christian Dior Gem Collection 18K White Gold Band Ring
By Christian Dior
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Christian Dior Gender: Men's Metal Type: 18K White Gold Ring Size: 10 Width: 5.55 mm Weight: 7.61 grams CHRISTIAN Dior Men's polished 18K white gold across, comfort-fit...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
3 Carat Round & Baguette Diamond 14K Gold Mens Cluster Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Ring Size 11, adjustable. Product Specifications: Item Type: Mens Diamond Cluster Statement Ring Diamond Origin: Natural Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Size: 11 (adjustable) Ring Face: 18.5...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$900Sale Price|25% Off
Sterling Silver 15.10ct Black Star Sapphire Men's Ring, Size 10.75
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A powerful, architectural men’s ring showcasing a 15.10‑carat black star sapphire, bezel‑set in solid sterling silver.
Star Sapphire, Black Star, Sterling Silver
$502Sale Price / item|44% Off
Art Deco Signet Ring for Men with Amethyst, silver, gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Art Deco Signet Ring for Men with Amethyst, silver, gold. Rectangular Amethyst Ring for Men.
Amethyst, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$502Sale Price / item|44% Off
Art Deco Signet Ring for Men with Peridot, silver, gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Art Deco Signet Ring for Men with Peridot, silver, gold. Rectangular Peridot Ring for Men.
Peridot, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$502Sale Price / item|44% Off
Art Deco Signet Ring for Men with Garnet, silver, gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Art Deco Signet Ring for Men with Garnet, silver, gold. Rectangular Garnet Ring for Men.
Garnet, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$502Sale Price / item|44% Off
Art Deco Signet Ring for Men with Citrine, silver, gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Art Deco Signet Ring for Men with Citrine, silver, gold. Rectangular Citrine Ring for Men.
Citrine, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$502Sale Price / item|44% Off
Art Deco Signet Ring for Men with Topaz, silver, gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Art Deco Signet Ring for Men with Topaz, silver, gold. Rectangular Topaz Ring for Men.
Topaz, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
0.85cttw Tanzanite & 0.50cttw Diamond Mens Ring 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This stunning men's ring is crafted in 14K white gold and features a center stone: round cut Tanzanite weighing 0.85 carat with accents stones: 6 princess cut white diamonds weighing...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
5.30tcw 18K Colombian Emerald & Green Diamond Enamel Men's Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
A men's Colombian emerald & green diamond statement ring in 14K gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage Men's 1.00tcw Ruby & Diamond Band Ring 18k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
A striking vintage band ring crafted in solid 18K yellow gold, weighing 8.1 grams. The design showcases a central row of square-cut natural rubies, each measuring approximately 3.4mm...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
.90 Carat Round Diamond White Gold Men's Band Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
.90 carat round diamond white gold men's band ring is a masterpiece of understated elegance and sophistication.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mens 7 Diamond Cluster Ring Satin Finish 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 8.5 Grams Diamond Count: 7 brilliant cut Diamond Color: G-H Diamond Clarity: SI1-SI2 Diamond Carat Weight: 0.50 carats...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
GEO Men's London Blue Topaz Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Part of the LILO GEO Collection, this men's ring is inspired by architectural geometry, clean lines, and balanced proportions.
Amazonite, Topaz, 18k Gold
Mens Diamond Ring Band 14K Gold .50ct TDW Pinky
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Mens Diamond Ring Band 14K Gold .50ct TDW Pinky This vintage ring is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow Gold (carefully tested and guaranteed).
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$457Sale Price / item|45% Off
Art Deco Signet Ring for Men with Moissanite, silver, gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Art Deco Signet Ring for Men with Moissanite, silver, gold. Rectangular Moissanite Ring for Men.
Gold Plate, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1.35 Carat Natural Diamond "Cuban Band" Men's Ring 18 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
Cuban Band Deco Mens Ring Diamonds set cluster square screw top. .60ct. natural round cut diamond (center).
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
0.10 Carat Men's Black Diamond Gold Wedding Band Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Men's Diamond Wedding Band Ring The Ring is 14K White Gold The Round Cut Black Diamonds are 0.10 Carats The ring is a size 10.5, NOT sizable The ring weighs 3.4 grams
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mens Natural Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Band Wedding
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Mens Natural Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Band Wedding This gorgeous ring for a gentleman is finely crafted in solid 14K White gold and set with three white and fiery diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mens Diamond Ring .50 Tdw 14K Gold Band Geometric
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
The top of the ring measures 15mm, the size is 8.5 (can easily be resized), and this tremendous estate men's ring weighs 14.6 grams.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
24k Pamp Lady Fortuna Men's Gold Ingot Ring with Diamonds
Located in Austin, TX
"Lady Fortuna" is surrounded by 36 bright white diamonds (VS / G-H color). The ring is crafted with 14k gold and stamped "RC". It's a heavy ring, designed for men but I can see this ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold
Vintage Emerald and Onyx Men's Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
Bold and stunning men's ring highlights a deep vivid green emerald weighing approximately 0.80 carat.
Emerald, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$502Sale Price / item|44% Off
Watch Band Shaped Ring with amethyst for Men, silver, gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Watch Band Shaped Ring with amethyst for Men, silver, gold. Men’s Amethyst Watch Band Ring, Gold Plated Silver Statement Ring, Bold Square Solitaire Ring for Him, Modern Masculine En...
Amethyst, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$502Sale Price / item|44% Off
Watch Band Shaped Ring with garnet for Men, silver, gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Watch Band Shaped Ring with garnet for Men, silver, gold. Men’s Garnet Watch Band Ring, Gold Plated Silver Statement Ring, Bold Square Solitaire Ring for Him, Modern Masculine Engage...
Garnet, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$502Sale Price / item|44% Off
Watch Band Shaped Ring with peridot for Men, silver, gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Watch Band Shaped Ring with peridot for Men, silver, gold. Men’s Peridot Watch Band Ring, Gold Plated Silver Statement Ring, Bold Square Solitaire Ring for Him, Modern Masculine Enga...
Peridot, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$502Sale Price / item|44% Off
Watch Band Shaped Ring with citrine for Men, silver, gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Watch Band Shaped Ring with citrine for Men, silver, gold. Men’s Citrine Watch Band Ring, Gold Plated Silver Statement Ring, Bold Square Solitaire Ring for Him, Modern Masculine Enga...
Citrine, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$502Sale Price / item|44% Off
Watch Band Shaped Ring with topaz for Men, silver, gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Watch Band Shaped Ring with topaz for Men, silver, gold. Men’s Topaz Watch Band Ring, Gold Plated Silver Statement Ring, Bold Square Solitaire Ring for Him, Modern Masculine Engageme...
Topaz, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Tacori 108-6WD Men's Crescent Ring in 18K White Gold
By Tacori
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Tacori 108-6WD 18K white gold men's 6 millimeter band with eternity crescent design and diamonds totaling 0.20 ct. G color, VS clarity. Finger size is 10.5 and can be sized up or do...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Square and Baguette Diamond Mens Signet Ring 18k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18k White Gold Ring Size: 9.5 Total Weight: 15.9 Grams Diamond Count: 4 Square Diamonds, 25 Baguette Cut Diamonds Total Diamond Carat Weight: ~1.15 c...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Mens Diamond Wedding Band Ring Platinum Size 12.75
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Brand: Tiffany & Co. Metal: Platinum Metal Purity: 950 Diamond Count: 15 brilliant cut Diamond Carat Weight: ~1.50 carats Diamond Color: D-F Diamond ...
Diamond, Platinum
Mens Large Multi Diamond Row 14K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Ring Size: 9.75 Ring Height: 18 mm tall Total Weight: 18.4 Grams Diamond Count: 25 brilliant cut Diamond Total Carat Weight: ~2.50 ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Men’s 4.40 Carat Diamond Ring 18k White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
French Designer Men’s 4.40 Carat Diamond Ring 18k White Gold. High end quality designer marked 750 for gold purity as well: the diamonds feature are round cut brilliant with a clarit...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Men's Ring - 10k Round Brilliant .25ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 9 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $50 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .25ctw Cut: Rou...
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$457Sale Price / item|50% Off
Watch Band Shaped Ring with moissanite for Men, silver, gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Watch Band Shaped Ring with moissanite for Men, silver, gold. Men’s Moissanite Watch Band Ring, Gold Plated Silver Statement Ring, Bold Square Solitaire Ring for Him, Modern Masculin...
Gold Plate, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Chromia 1.59ct AAA Tanzanite 18K Yellow Gold Men's Ring
By Chromia NYC
Located in New York, NY
Bold, elegant, and timeless — this 1.59ct AAA-grade Tanzanite ring is a celebration of refined simplicity and vibrant color. Expertly bezel-set in sleek, polished 18K yellow gold, th...
Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Men's 5 Diamond Ring in 14 Karat and Platinum
Located in Honolulu, HI
Elegant Men's Diamond Ring in 14K yellow Gold and Platinum.
Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$2,908Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K Yellow White Gold Men's Diamond Engagement Ring Gift
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Men's Diamond Engagement Ring Gift in 18K Gold featuring natural diamonds of 0.91 carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Rossella Ugolini Platinum Satin Men Customizable Engagement Band Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Introducing the Rossella Ugolini Platinum Ring, a masterpiece of Italian craftsmanship, meticulously handcrafted to capture the essence of timeless elegance. This unique piece is par...
Platinum
Platinum Comfort Wedding Ring for Men. Brushed Work Simple Band Ring 5mm
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Jewelry Type: Band Style: Plain, Comfort Fit Design: A classic comfort-fit wedding band featuring a clean, understated profile with a refined brushwork finish. Era: H...
Platinum
Tiffany & Co The Charles Tiffany Setting Men's Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Tiffany & Co Material Platinum Condition: Mint Diamond Weight:1.50ct Diamond Cut: Emerald Cut Diamond Measurements: 6.8mm X 4.8mm Diamond Clarity:VS2 Color Grade: G Diamo...
Diamond, Platinum
.42 Carat Diamond Yellow White Gold Mens Band Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Men's two row diamond band ring. 14 round diamonds set in a 14k yellow and white gold setting.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Onyx Diamond Men's Ring - 10k .53ctw Halo
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 10 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $60 or Down 2 sizes for $50 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Onyx Natural Diamonds Carat(s): ....
Diamond, Onyx, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Roman Blackened Silver Intaglio Men's Ring With Profile Portrait
Located in Firenze, IT
Roman Blackened Silver Signet Ring with profile portrait on bronze 1st-3rd century AD Top size 25mm Size: 7 3/4 Weight 18,58gr.
Silver
Yellow Gold Diamond Men's Ring - 14k Round Brilliant 1.00ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 12 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $100 or Down 2 sizes for $80 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.00ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color:...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified 0.42 Carats Round Brillant Diamonds 14K Gold Men’s Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
EXQUISITE 0.42 TCW ROUND BRILLIANT CUT DIAMONDS MEN'S HEAVY FASHION /WEDDING BAND RING IN 14K YELLOW GOLD.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Yellow Gold Tanzanite Diamond Men's Ring - 14k Oval 1.05ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Tanzanite Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Carat(s): .70ct Cut: Oval Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .35ctw Cut: Round Brilliant C...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
.28 Carat Diamond Green Gold Square Top Mens Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Deeply detailed mens 18k green gold ring with a white gold top set with 16 diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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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