Solid 14K White Gold Natural Tanzanite & Pearl Womens Trilogy Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
This is your independent proof and guarantee that the ring has been completely made from Solid 14K White Gold.
Pearl, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
Solid 9k White Gold Natural Peridot & Pearl womens Trilogy Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
This is your independent proof and guarantee that the ring has been completely made from Solid 9K White Gold.
Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold, White Gold
Natural Oval Emerald & Diamond Gemstone Band Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
Perfect for festive occasions, engagement ceremonies, or evening events that call for a refined statement. ★ MATERIALS ★ Stone: Natural Emerald Shape: Oval Carat: 1.29 ct Colo...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Solid 14K Yellow Gold Natural Opal & Emerald womens Trilogy Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
On the inside of the shank there is a Full Hallmark which includes the purity mark for the gold and the unique symbols of the Assay Office where the fine metal content of the ring wa...
Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Cut Solitaire Natural Diamond Promise Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
This emerald cut diamond ring features a rectangular center stone secured in a prong setting, paired with baguette-cut natural diamonds on either side.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Solid 14k Yellow Gold Natural Opal & Ruby Womens Trilogy Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
On the inside of the shank there is a Full Hallmark which includes a 585 gold purity mark and the unique symbols of the Assay Office where the fine metal content of the ring was test...
Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary Pear Cut Ruby & Diamond Trilogy Ring in Solid 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant three-stone ring features 1 pear cut ruby totaling 0.57 carats, set in 14K yellow gold. the ruby measure approximately 6.5 x 5 mm in size. securely held in a classic pro...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,960Sale Price / item|20% Off
Contemporary Pear Cut Ruby & Diamond Trilogy Ring in Solid 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant three-stone ring features 1 pear cut ruby totaling 0.57 carats, set in 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Solid 10k White Gold Natural Blue Topaz Womens Trilogy Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
If you know your US, UK, Australian or European Finger Size then please include this as a note attached to your order otherwise we will work to the size you have selected. CUSTOMISA...
Blue Topaz, 10k Gold, White Gold
$395Sale Price / item|50% Off
Bezel Setting Natural Multi Gemstone Three Stone Silver Ring in Luxury Gift
Located in New York, NY
This Natural Multi Gemstone Three Stone Silver Ring handcrafted three-stone ring in solid 925 sterling silver.
Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
1937 Ring natural Ruby Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum ØUS7.25/ 2.1gr
Located in SE
Art - Deco period three stones Ruby and Diamonds Ring hand- made in 1937.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Pear Solitaire Halo Ring With Natural Diamonds in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
The symmetrical layout and tapered silhouette create a bold, elegant presence. Set in 14k solid gold, this ring blends soft curves with precision geometry.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Ring natural Ruby Emerald Sapphire solid 18K Gold Ø6US/ 1.9gr
Located in SE
Ring for every day in solid 18K Yellow Gold decorated with 3 natural stones : Red Ruby, Green Emerald and Blue Sapphire of old European diamond cut Ø 2.5 mm / ca. 0.1 ct each .
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage British Ring Emerald Diamond solid 18K Gold Ø 7.5US/ 2.1g
Located in SE
Vintage 3 stones ring with plain band in solid 18K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1928 Nordic Ring Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS 7.75 / 2gr
Located in SE
Emerald and Diamonds Ring made in 1928. Band in solid 18ct Yellow Gold with claws holding natural 3.5 mm x 2.5 mm / ca.0.15 ct Emerald stone accented two diamonds of irregular old d...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Solid 9K White Gold Natural Ruby & Pearl Victorian Trilogy Band Ring
Located in Chesham, GB
This is your independent proof and guarantee that the ring has been completely made from Solid 9K White Gold.
Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, White Gold
Solid 14K Yellow Gold Natural Opal & Diamond Womens Trilogy Ring, Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
This traditional accented trilogy ring is made completely of solid Gold, and is set with a central fiery Opal, encircled with six dazzling Diamonds and accompanied by two vibrant Gar...
Diamond, Garnet, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1929 Nordic Ring Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS5 / 2.36 gr
Located in SE
Sapphire and Diamonds Ring in 18K Yellow Gold. Multiple claws with flat tips , all set with regular spacing and create a sort of openwork crown that allows the Light to go deeper. Su...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$750Sale Price|25% Off
Amethyst and White Sapphire Vintage Style Ring in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 9K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 3-8 Total Gemstones Weight: 1.50 carat.
Amethyst, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1913 Ring 0.25ct Diamonds solid 18K Yellow Gold Platinum ØUS9.5/ 3gr
By GD&Co
Located in SE
Old cluster ring hand - made in 1913. Classic combination of high graded Gold, Platinum and Diamonds. Platinum on Gold openwork crown with 3 diamond stones. Swedish hallmarks, 18k ,...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Solid 9k Yellow Gold Natural Opal & Ruby Womens Trilogy Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
On the inside of the shank there is a Full Hallmark which includes a 375 gold purity mark and the unique symbols of the Assay Office where the fine metal content of the ring was test...
Opal, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Solid 10k Yellow Gold Natural Opal & Peridot Womens Trilogy Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
If you know your US, UK, Australian or European Finger Size then please include this as a note attached to your order otherwise we will work to the size you have selected. CUSTOMIZA...
Opal, Peridot, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1959 Ring natural Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø 7.75US / 2.3 gr
Located in SE
Three Stones Ring featuring solid 18K Yellow Gold band with openwork bridge holding a natural Sapphire and Diamonds set in Platinum or White gold clusters.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Solid 9k Yellow Gold Natural Sapphire & Pearl Womens Trilogy Ring - Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
This stunning ornate, Victorian-Inspired Trilogy design is hand set with a beautiful centre light blue Sapphire & two Cultured Freshwater Pearls. The Sapphire measures 6x4mm oval and...
Pearl, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angara Japanese Akoya Cultured Pearl Ring with Diamonds in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: PearlMain Stone Color: IvoryMain Stone Shape: RoundMain Stone Creation:CulturedMain Stone Size: 8mmMain Stone Carat Weight...
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold
Pear Floral Fancy Color Halo Natural Diamond Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
A masterpiece of modern luxury, this statement piece is designed for red-carpet events, high-profile galas, or as a distinctive celebration of a personal legacy. ★ MATERIALS ★ Stone...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, R...
2.35tcw AAA+ Three Stone Baguette Vivid Emerald & Trillion Cut Diamond Ring 18K
Located in Jupiter, FL
Featured here is a one-of-a-kind, breathtaking, FINE quality heirloom emerald and diamond three-stone ring in solid 18K. The center stone is a stunning 2.00-carat, natural emerald-ba...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Solid Platinum GIA 15.68ctw Oval Vivid Purple Star Sapphire & Diamond Sides Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Star Sapphire - Oval Double Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Vivid Purple Color - Very Nice 6 Legged Star - No Heat - Ceylon - 14.64ct (exact) ** See Cert...
Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Platinum
Solid 18k White Gold 2.69ctw Cushion Tanzanite & Trillion Diamond Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Total Carat Weight: 2.45 (approx.) Material: Solid 18K White Gold Ring w/ 14k White Gold Shank Weight: 9.86 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 (Fitted on a finger.
Diamond, Tanzanite, White Gold
Antique German Ring natural 5ct. Star Ruby Diamonds solid 14K Gold ØUS7.5/ 3gr
Located in SE
German Ring from ca 1920s -1930s with natural beautifully Purple natural Star Ruby stone 8.75mm x 7.75mm x 6mm /ca. 5 ct with minor flaws accented with 4 Diamonds.
Diamond, Star Ruby, 14k Gold
Antique Ring 0.25ct. Diamond Enamels solid 18K Gold Silver Ø4.25US/1.25 gr
Located in SE
Note: We will not be responsible for any physical/color changes that may occur as a result of heating of the stones during the process of resizing. We will not be responsible if in t...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1884 Ring natural Seed Pearls Enamel solid 18K Gold Ø US6 / 1.1 gr
Located in SE
Antique 18K Gold Ring decorated with hand - engraved enameled eight- pointed Star and three natural River Pearls. Crown : 7.5 mm in diameter x 2.7 mm deep. Larger pearl is Ø 2.25 m...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
1919 Nordic Ring Lapis Lazuli Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US7.5 / 3.2gr
Located in SE
Antique Renaissance styled ring with carved band in solid 18K Yellow Gold and clusters in Silver.
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Ring natural 0.45ctw Emeralds solid 14K Gold Ø US 5.75 / 1.6 gr
Located in SE
Antique German Three Stones Ring featuring solid 14K Gold band holding three natural Emeralds set in Platinum or White gold clusters.
Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angara Natural Emerald-Cut Emerald and Trapezoid Diamond Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: EmeraldMain Stone Color: Rich Medium GreenMain Stone Shape: Emerald ShapeMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain Stone Size: 7x5mm...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
Angara Natural Oval Teal Montana Sapphire Ring with Pear Diamonds 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: Teal Montana SapphireMain Stone Color: Medium Greenish BlueMain Stone Shape: OvalMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain Stone Siz...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Antique Ring natural 0.8ct Ruby Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum ØUS 7.25/ 3.8gr
Located in SE
Note: We will not be responsible for any physical/color changes that may occur as a result of heating of the stones during the process of resizing. We will not be responsible if in t...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Ring natural 1.5ctw White Sapphire solid 18K Gold Silver Ø 6.25 / 2.5 g
Located in SE
Ca. 1920s - 1930s Renaissance styled Three Stones Ring handmade with carved band in solid 18K Orange Gold and clusters in Silver.
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Ring natural 0.5ct Diamond 1ctw Aquamarine solid 18K Gold Ø 6.75US/4.6gr
Located in SE
Antique Three - Stone Ring featuring solid 18K Yellow and White Gold frame holding 3 gem stones, period ca.1920s -1940s.
Diamond, Aquamarine, 18k Gold
$100Sale Price / item|50% Off
925 Solid Silver Dainty Lemon Quartz with Cubic Zirconia Gemstone Ring for Her
Located in New York, NY
Dainty Lemon Quartz with Cubic Zirconia Gemstone Ring in sterling silver you shall need these statement ring to make a statement with your look. Each piece features dazzling cubic zi...
Quartz, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
1930 Finish Ring 0.5ctw 3 Diamonds solid 18K Yellow Gold Platinum US7 / 1.4gr
Located in SE
Old Finish Ring with 3 old European cut Diamonds, band in solid 18K Yellow Gold with Platinum clusters.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Angara Natural Emerald-Cut 2.45 ct Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: Blue SapphireMain Stone Color: Dark to Medium BlueMain Stone Shape: Emerald ShapeMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain Stone Siz...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold
Angara Natural Oval 1.5 ct Aquamarine and Round Diamond Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: AquamarineMain Stone Color: Swiss BlueMain Stone Shape: OvalMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain Stone Size: 9x7mmMain Stone Ca...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold
$2,320Sale Price|20% Off
CERTIFIED 1.80CT Pear Cut Emerald And 0.48CT Diamond Tria Ring Solid 18kt Gold
Located in Fatih, 34
The Symbolize your everlasting love with this one-of-a-kind, bold and luxurious Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring! With its beautiful emerald gemstone and surrounding sparkling dia...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Ring natural 1.25ct Sapphire 0.8ct Ruby solid 18K Gold Ø US 5.5 / 9gr
Located in SE
Vintage Ring with three stones in solid 18K Yellow Gold.
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Ring 3 natural Sapphire Red Blue Yellow solid 18K Gold Ø US 5.25
Located in SE
Antique Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold band with Platinum /or White Gold clusters holding 3 natural old European cut Sapphires.
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Ring natural 0.4 ct Ruby Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø 6US/ 2.7 gr
Located in SE
Not hallmarked ,metal tested solid 18K. The crown with stones is 10 mm x 7 mm.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1933 Nordic Ring natural Blue Spinel Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US 5.75 /1.7gr
Located in SE
Art -Deco period Three stones Ring featuring a band in solid 18K Yellow Gold with Platinum clusters holding three old - diamond hand-cut natural stones.
Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Angara Natural Oval 1.1 ct Opal and Half Moon Diamond Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: OpalMain Stone Color: Milky with high Play of ColourMain Stone Shape: OvalMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain Stone Size: 9x7m...
Diamond, Opal, Gold
1942 Finish Ring 0.35 ctw. Diamonds solid 14K Rose Gold Silver ØUS 9.5 / 1.8gr
Located in SE
Old Finish Ring with 3 old European cut Diamonds, band in solid 14K Rose Gold with White Gold / or Silver clusters.
Diamond, 14k Gold
1912 Antique Ring 0.45ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum Ø 5.5 US / 2.0 gr
Located in SE
Three stones Ring with crown top in Platinum on 18K Yellow Gold Ring featuring old European diamond cut Diamonds. Largest in the center Ø 3.5 mm / 0.17 ct and two on its flanks Ø 3.2...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1933 Wedding Ring 3 diamonds 0.6ctw solid 23K Gold Platinum Ø 5.75 US/ 4.7gr
Located in SE
Fine 23K and Platinum Wedding Diamond Ring handmade in Sweden in 1933. Larger Old European diamond cut Diamond Ø 5 mm / ca. 0.56 ct. + 2 minors Ø 2 mm / 0.04 ct. each of the same c...
Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Platinum
1964 Nordic Ring 0.3 ct Ruby 0.22ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø 7.5 US/ 2.5gr
Located in SE
Elegant Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with Platinum clusters holding oval cut natural Rose Red Ruby and 2 brilliant cut Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Ring Mabe Pearl 1 ctw Diamonds solid 14K Gold ØUS 6.5/ 4gr
Located in SE
A ring from 1920s - 1930s, Art - Deco period, very likely German. Band hallmarked 585. Crown is 17 mm x 12 mm long x 7 mm deep. Top of crown in 14K White Gold or Platinum. Large ...
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Solid 14K Yellow Gold Natural Opal & Blue Topaz Georgian Style customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
This is such a delightful ring to wear. The round stones are certainly large enough to be noticed, however the design of the ring makes it a very easy and comfortable piece to wear.
Opal, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Trendy Crossover Diamond Ring Natural Stone Solid Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
New Unique Trendy Artistic Crossover style Gold Ring 14k White Solid Gold approx 4.70 grams Finger size 7 Natural Diamonds approx 1.10 carat H-SI gift box and appraisal included (gm...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
$1,966Sale Price|40% Off
Amethyst Quartz Solid Stone Ring Purple Crystals Raw Gemstone
Located in Berlin, DE
Ring made of natural Solid Quartz Stone with Amethyst Crystals gemstone origin - Brazil ring weight - 15.7 grams ring size - 9 US / diameter 19 / N 20 / circumference 60 stone measur...
Amethyst, Crystal, Quartz
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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