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
2 Paired Love Heart Butterfly Rings For Women Men Valentines Day Ring Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
2 Paired Love Heart Butterfly Rings For Women Men Valentines Day Ring Gift. Base Metal Sterling Silver Metal Sterling Silver Band Width 5mm Ring Size 7 Metal Purity 925 A P P R O X ...
Silver, Sterling Silver
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 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
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
$9,801Sale Price|55% Off
Meteorite gold ring Engagement unique Mens Unisex Jewelry Cosmos
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
14K white gold ring with natural Meteorite stone measurements - 0.39 x 0.71 in / 10 x 18 mm meteorite weight - 14.6 carats ring size - 7.5 US ring weight - 12 grams We ship our jewe...
14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Mens Cluster Diamond Ring Rolex Shoulders 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Ring Size: 8 Total Weight: 18.1 Grams Center Stone: Roundish Oval Cabochon Star Sapphire Star Sapphire Measurements: 9mm x 8mm x 3....
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century 18 Karat Men's Rose Gold Bangle Wedding Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Wedding ring in 18 karat rose gold. This vintage men's wedding band is a domed rose gold band.
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Men's Ring - 10k Round Brilliant .10ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 12 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $40 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .10ctw Cut: Round B...
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mens Diamond Band Ring 14k White Gold Size 16
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k White Gold Diamond Count: 9 brilliant cut Total Diamond Carat Weight: ~0.25 carats Ring Size: 16 Ring Height: 7.3 mm tall Total Weight: 8.2 G...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Men's Ring - 14k Round Brilliant 1.10ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 10 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $60 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.10ctw Cut: Round Bril...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Men's Ring - 10k Single .50ctw Pave
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 10 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $50 or Down 1/2 a size for $40 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Single Co...
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Sterling Silver Skull Men's Ring 0.50ctw Black Diamonds 9.75
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Sterling Silver Skull Ring, a striking piece of jewelry that exudes a perfect blend of elegance and edginess. This exquisite ring features a meticulously crafted skul...
Black Diamond, Sterling Silver
Sparkle Men's 14k Yellow Gold Ring with 2.75ct Diamonds
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
Custom Made Ring Material: 14k Yellow Gold Condition: Mint Gender: Man Diamonds: 2.75ctw Clarity: VS Color: G Dimension: This Ring Resizable Ring size: 11 Width:15.1mm Shank Width...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,160Sale Price|20% Off
0.51 Carat Cushion 18K White Gold Men's Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This 18k white gold handcrafted Men's band showcases a single Cushion Cut diamond on a seven (7) MM wide tapered band. The band is in a satin finish and comfort fit. Diamond Weight ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Initial J Men's Ring 10k Monogram Letter
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 9 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $30 or Down 1 size for $30 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Theme: Initial J, Monogram Letter Features: Etched & Open Cut Detailing Measurement...
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mens Diamond Ring Princess cut 18K Rose Gold Band Wedding
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Mens Diamond Ring Princess cut 18K Rose Gold Band Wedding This vintage ring is crafted in solid 18K Rose Gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
.75 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Three Row Men's Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Stylish three row flat top .75 carat round brilliant cut 27 diamond ring set in 14k yellow gold, crafted for the modern gentleman. The intricate design features three rows of shimmer...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 5 Carat Tanzanite East-West 18k Gold Men's Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Few gemstones command attention the way this 5.01 carat tanzanite does, and this one knows it. Set east-west in a wide yellow gold band, the gemstone stretches across the finger for ...
Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
.27 Carat Diamond Two Tone Gold Mens Double "T" Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
This distinctive men’s ring features approximately three .27 carats of diamonds set within a bold double “T” design, crafted in contrasting two-tone gold.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Antique Art Deco White Gold and Rose Gold Mens Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This versatile ring may be worn by ladies or gents. Condition This antique men's Art Deco ring is exceptional quality.
9k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
$5,160Sale Price|20% Off
Midcentury Jadeite Men's Ring Certified Untreated, Eccentric Lux Quality
Located in Northampton, MA
This is one substantial -and substantially cool- jadeite jade ring from the middle of the last century (circa 1960s). This Mod and modern, natural and untreated Burmese jadeite ring ...
Jade, 14k Gold
Men’s Cartier Tank Francaise 18K White Gold Wedding Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Cartier Gender: Man's Metal Type: 18K White Gold Ring Size: 9.5 Width: 7.00 mm Weight: 12.37 grams Man's CARTIER designer made polished rhodium plated 18K white gold ann...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Men's 14k White & Yellow Gold 0.50ctw Pave Diamond Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (5) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds Total Carat Weight: 0.50 (approx.) Material: Solid 14k White Gold w/ Yell...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Men's Three Stone Marquise Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Men's Three Stone Marquise Cut Diamond Ring. A diamond ring consisting of a center marquise with two small side marquise diamonds.
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Men's Black Onyx Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 11 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 10.3 Grams Gemstone Specifications: Center Gemstone...
Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mens Diamond Halo Pinky Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k White Gold Diamond Count: 17 round brilliant diamonds Diamond Carat Weight: 0.3 Diamond Color: H Diamond Clarity: SI Ring Width: 11.56 mm Ring ...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Beautiful 18k Yellow Gold Men's Ring, Cabochon and Diamonds
Located in Berlin, BE
The heart-shaped ring exudes a charm that will melt your heart at first glance. Made from solid 18k yellow gold, this ring is an exquisite example of fine jewelry craftsmanship. At t...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.74 Carat Blue & White Diamond White Gold Ribbed Men's Ring
Located in Miami, FL
0.45 carat fancy blue diamond prong set in a ribbed 14K white gold shank with 0.29 carat round white diamond halo accents. Ring size 9.5, adjustable. Details: Item Type: Statement ...
White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond & Onyx Men's Ring - 14k Round Brilliant
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 11 Sizing Fee: Up 1 1/2 sizes for $50 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .08ct Cut: Roun...
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18kt Yellow Gold And Silver Intaglio Cupid Men's Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Late 19th-century Italian silver and gold ring featuring an engraving of Cupid riding a hippocampus. The setting features a Neoclassical design. Top Lenght size 23mm Size 9 Weight :...
Yellow Gold, Silver
Handcrafted Satin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Wave Men's Design Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Handcrafted Satin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Wave Men's Handcrafted Design Ring
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
The Leo Mens Diamond Band Ring 14k White Gold
By The Leo Diamond
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k White Gold GSI Report #: 27363200121 Diamond Count: 6 brilliant cut Diamond Carat Weight: ~3/8 carats Diamond Color: I Diamond Clarity: SI2 ...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Men's Modern Designer Ring with Brick Design
Located in Big Bend, WI
14K yellow gold men's heavy modern ring. The ring has a stacked stone or brick design with high polish top and hand made florentine finish on the sides.
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mens Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Vintage .62 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This beautiful estate ring for a man is finely crated in solid 14K White gold and set with Diamonds. The center .60ct Diamond is very clean VS2 clarity and I color. Two side round si...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mens Diamond Band Ring Matte Finish 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k White Gold Diamond Count: 5 brilliant cut Diamond Carat Weight: ~0.15 carats Diamond Color: G-H Diamond Clarity: SI2-I1 Ring Size: 11 (resizabl...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Men's 14K White Gold 2.0 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Your love for him will radiate in this unique and stylish diamond ring. Classy and appealing, the ring is created with 14 karats white gold and buffed high to shine brilliantly. It c...
White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Men’s Retro 14K Gold 0.54tcw Diamond Ring Geometric Wave Design
Located in Miami, FL
A bold and sophisticated men’s Retro-Modern ring crafted in solid 14K yellow gold, weighing an impressive 13.2 grams.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Yellow Gold Men's Wedding Band - 14k Comfort Fit Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $80 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Style: Wedding Band without Stones Features: Comfort Fit Interior Measurements F...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$152Sale Price|20% Off
Mens 8mm wedding band size 8 tungsten triton ring
By Triton
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Elegant and simple wedding band by Triton made in size 8. This ring is brand new and cannot be re-sized. Certificate of authenticity comes with purchase ABOUT US We are a family-ow...
Ammolite & Diamond Halo in 14K White Gold Men's Statement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
14K White Gold with Ammolite and Diamond Halo Men's Statement Ring in Size 10.5 Details: Item Type: Men's Statement Ring Metal: 14K White Gold Size: 10.5 (adjustable) Weight: 13.7 G...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Men’s 10K Rose Gold 10.55ctw Princess Cut Diamond Eternity Band Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 10K Rose Gold Ring Size: 9 Width: 6.00 mm Weight: 6.75 grams Men's 10K rose gold ten-across, diamond eternity ring with a flat shank.
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
GIA Certified 2.23 Carat Sri Lanka Blue Sapphire Men's Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
GIA Certified Sri Lanka Blue Sapphire Men's Ring. This men's ring features a prong set natural blue sapphire with a carat weight of 2.23.
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mens Diamond Ring 14K Gold Band .97 TDW 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 (tested and guaranteed) and set with white and fiery round brilliant c...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
EGL Certified 1.71 Carat Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Men's Antique Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
This distinguished antique men’s ring features an EGL-certified 1.71 carat round brilliant cut diamond set in rich 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Certified 1.35 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamonds Men's 18K Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite Emerald and Diamonds Men's Ring. Stunning ring come in 18k gold with lustrous Colombian of 1,35 carat, spectacular vibrant. color , and Natural Diamonds of 0,50 carats, ...
18k Gold
6 carat White Diamond Mens Skull Ring in Platinum
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Skull jewelry is always a hot item on runways and among celebrities in Hollywood. Take your pick of the loot with this crowned skull ring expertly handcrafted in gleaming Platinum a...
White Diamond, Platinum
18K Gold Garavelli Signed Men's Italian Diamond Cage Link Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Details: Item Type: Diamond Men's Ring Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Size: 8.75 Weight: 16.6 grams Width: 16mm Center Stone Details: Type: Natural Diamond Color: F-G Clarity: VS1-VS2 Cut...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2 1/3 Carat Diamond Men’s Ring in 14k Gold
Located in Tustin, CA
This sophisticated men’s ring showcases a total weight of 2.29 carats, combining bold elegance with timeless craftsmanship.
Diamond, 14k Gold
14K White Gold Diamond Cluster Mens Watch Link Style Ring
Located in Miami, FL
14K Solid White Gold Men's Natural Round Cut White Diamond Cluster Ring.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mens Statement Classic Tanzanite Solitaire Solid Gold 14k Fashion Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Lavish 1970s, Design Piaget Polo Inspired Mens Ring! Solid Yellow Gold 14k (585 Hallmark).
Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold
$3,611Sale Price|55% Off
Schorl Black Tourmaline Crystal Silver Ring Raw Uncut Stone Dark Magic Mens Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
Silver ring with natural Schorl Black Tourmaline crystal tourmaline origin - Namibia stone measurements - 0.51 х 0.98 in / 13 х 25 mm stone weight - 26 carats ring size - 7.75 US ri...
Crystal, Tourmaline, Silver, Sterling Silver
Yellow Gold Jadeite Men's Ring - 14k Oval Cabochon Solitaire
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 10 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $60 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Jadeite Treatment: Dyed Cut: Oval Cabochon Color: Green ...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,416Sale Price|55% Off
Big Almandine Yellow Gold Ring Garnet Scarlet Statement Red Gem Mens Bold Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
Big matte finish 14k yellow gold ring with natural Almandine Garnet almandine origin - India ring weight - 10.2 grams ring size - 6.25 US stone measurements - 0.16 х 0.24 x 0.31 in ...
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Rose Gold Mens Ring w/ Black Onyx Inlay
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14k rose gold Dimensions: ring measures 9mm wide Size: 11.5 Weight: 14.6 grams
Onyx, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1.95 Carat Faint Brown, White, and Black Diamonds Men's Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Contact us to customize this to your liking and size. This bold men’s ring features an approximately 1.5 carat faint brown diamond at the center with pavé set black and white diamon...
Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Green Emerald Signet Ring For Men Yellow gold 18K, Statement ring for me
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
A bold statement piece crafted for those who appreciate rare beauty and refined luxury. This handcrafted emerald ring features a vivid green emerald-cut gemstone set in rich 18K yel...
18k Gold
4 carat Round White Diamond Solitaire Mens Platinum Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
A solitaire prong setting with a smooth 950 platinum mounting. A sizable 4-carat natural diamond center stone with a durable platinum setting. This ring has the structural and aesthe...
White Diamond, Platinum
4 Carat Round Solitaire Diamond 18K Gold Fluted Bezel Mens Ring
Located in Miami, FL
18K yellow gold men's statement ring features an eye-clean 4-carat round brilliant cut diamond in H-I color I1 clarity, bezel set in white gold within a bold fluted yellow gold surro...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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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