Sold|$3,297
Antique Diamond Rose Gold Twin Snake Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Antique twin snake ring, the ring comprising two entwined rose gold serpents, the heads set with a round faceted diamond weighing approximately 0.25, with engraved eyes, all set in y...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sold|$1,354
Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold Snake Shape Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). Beautiful snake shape ring in 9 karat rose gold structure mounted with rubies on all the body and dia...
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian 18k rose gold ruby diamond snake ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Victorian snake ring, crafted in 18k rose gold, features a vibrant ruby, sparkling diamond, and emerald eyes, symbolizing timeless elegance and charm.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
De Grisogono Diamond Rose Gold Stylized Snake Ring
By de GRISOGONO
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fabulous stylized snake ring created by De Grisogono in Italy. Gracious lines, perfect proportions, tasteful color combination, volume achieved by setting the diamonds in the blacken...
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian Diamond 14k Rose Gold Twin Snake Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Victorian Diamond 14k Rose Gold Twin Snake Ring. Featuring two old mine cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 0.60 carat, graded I-J color, SI-I1 clarity.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Snake Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE TO ITEMS WITH FIX PRICE, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS ,ONGOING PROMOTIONS AND ITEMS ON SALES. Beautiful snake ring in 9 karat rose gold and silver structur...
Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Sold|$2,355
Jona Ruby 18 Karat Rose Gold Coil Snake Ring
By Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat brushed rose gold coil serpent ring centering a drop shape cabochon ruby weighting 4,83 carats. Signed Jona. Ring size US 6.5-...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Snake Diamond Rose cut Diamond White Gold 18K Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Stylized Snake Ring in white gold 18K rose cut and round cut diamonds 2.42 carat, estimated G color and Si1 clarity.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 18ct Rose Gold, Georgian Rose Cut Diamond & Ruby Snake Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Snake Ring 18ct Rose Gold Tested Circa 1840s This antique Georgian snake ring is a stunning piece of jewellery, crafted from 18ct rose gold and featuring a single-headed...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Onyx Snake Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The stunning snake ring features 0.46 carat of white round diamonds, the body is covered onyx. The eyes of the ring is set with crysophrase. The snake can be customized in any colo...
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Georgian Gold and Silver Rose Cut Diamond Snake Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous ring is modelled in yellow gold and the stones are set silver. The stones set in the head and tail of this ring are rose cut diamonds and the eyes are emerald points. T...
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Sapphires, Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Snake Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE TO ITEMS WITH FIX PRICE, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS ,ONGOING PROMOTIONS AND ITEMS ON SALES. Fashion snake ring in 9 karat rose gold and silver structure mo...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Diamonds, Ruby, Lapis, Rose Gold Snake Shape Fashion Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE TO ITEMS WITH FIX PRICE, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS ,ONGOING PROMOTIONS AND ITEMS ON SALES. Very beautiful snake shape fashion ring realized in 14K rose go...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Sold|$895
Rose Cut Diamonds Snake Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Coiled Snake Ring, 18K yellow Gold shank with a sterling silver top and Set with Rose Cut Diamonds and Ruby eyes.
Diamond, Ruby, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
Rubies and Diamonds 18 Kt Rose Gold Snake Band Ring
Located in Cattolica, IT
Jewel inspired by the sinuous movements of the snake. This ring has an elastic structure made in 18 Kt rose gold ( gr.7.90 ) and it's embellished with four rows of white diamonds (ct...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Red Enamel Snake Ring Diamond in 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
More color and pattern will launch soon, please visit our homepage for more snake rings. Resizing is available US Size 7 18 Karat Rose Gold Crysophrase 0.15 carat Diamonds 0.65 car...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Bulgari Bvlgari Serpenti Viper Snake Diamond Rose Gold Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Rose Gold Diamond Serpenti Viper Snake Band Ring by Bulgari.
Diamond, Rose Gold
Red Enamel Snake Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
More color and pattern will launch soon, please visit our homepage for more rings. Resizing is available US Size 7 18 Karat Rose Gold Jade 0.17 carat Diamonds 0.55 carat Red Enamel
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Pink Enamel Snake Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
More color and pattern will launch soon, please visit our homepage for more snake rings. Resizing is available US Size 7 18 Karat Rose Gold Jade 0.17 carat Diamonds 0.58 carat
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Black Enamel Snake Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
More color and pattern will launch soon, please visit our homepage for more snake rings. US 7 Resizing is available White Round Diamond 0.66 carat 18 Karat Rose Gold Black Enamel
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Pink Enamel Snake Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
More color and pattern will launch soon, please visit our homepage for more snake rings. Resizing is available US Size 6.5 18 Karat Rose Gold Jade 0.15 carat Diamonds 0.57 carat Pi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian 18K Rose Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Snake Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Rose Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Snake Ring. This cute Victorian ring is crafted in 18K rose gold and has an old mine cut diamond on top of the snake he...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Late Victorian Diamond 10 Karat Rose Gold Snake Unisex Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ring is designed as three coiled snakes with engraved scale texture throughout Snake heads are accented by six bead set old European diamonds Weighing approximately 0.45 carat tota...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Snake Ring with Malachite and Diamond Ring in 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
More color and pattern will launch soon, please visit our homepage for more snake rings. Resizing is available US Size 7 14 Karat Rose Gold Garnet 0.15 carat Diamonds 0.83 carat
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Amethysts, Green Stones, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Snake Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Beautiful snake-shaped ring in 9kt rose gold and silver structure, studded with amethysts on the body, two green stones as eyes and diamonds on the tail.
Amethyst, Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
14 Karat Rose Gold Snake like Ring with Multicolored Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k rose gold snake like ring with multi colored diamonds (white, brown and black) and yellow topaz weighing 1.10ct.s in a size 9.
Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold and 0.12 Carat Champagne Diamond Snake Ring
By Suzanne Kalan
Located in Miami, FL
Suzanne Kalan 18 karat rose gold ring with snake band and 0.12 carat of champagne diamonds pave set (Size: 7).
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 12ct Rose Gold, Edwardian Sapphire, Diamond & Emerald Snake Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Snake Ring 12ct Rose Gold This exquisite antique Edwardian snake ring showcases the delicate artistry of the era, crafted from luxurious 12ct rose gold that beautifully co...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Rose Gold
Diamonds, Emerald, Red Coral, Rose Gold, Snake Shape Fashion Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). Fabulous snake shape fashion ring realized in 14K rose gold stucture, covered with 3,6 g of red coral...
Diamond, Emerald, Coral, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Sold|$4,500
Pomellato Diamond Gold Snake Ring
By Pomellato
Located in Feasterville, PA
An iconic authentic Pomellato snake ring complemented with the finest champagne fancy color diamonds (.43ct) set in 18k rose gold..
Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Large Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Rose Diamond Snake Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Fabulous, vintage, 18k yellow gold, snake ring with rose cut diamond approximately 1,2ct on the head.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 12 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond and Ruby Snake Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
Gorgeous antique victorian snake ring made of 12 karat gold with a rose cut diamond top and dazzling ruby eyes.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Bvlgari Rose Gold Diamond Serpenti 18 Carat Gold Snake Ring
By Bulgari
Located in London, England
The ring is made in 18ct rose gold and has approximately 3.20ct of diamonds set in it, the diamonds are approximately of G/H colour and VS clarity.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Turquoise Color Enamel Snake Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
More color and pattern will launch soon, please visit our homepage for more rings. Resizing is available US Size 7 18 Karat Rose Gold Jade 0.17 carat Diamonds 0.55 carat Blue Enamel
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Rose Cut Diamond Snake Ring
Located in New York, NY
Victorian 18k Yellow Gold and Rose Cut Diamond Snake Ring. Hand engraved scale head, tongue and teeth and an oval rose cut diamond head and rose cut diamond diamond eyes.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Black & Red Enamel Snake Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
More color and pattern will launch soon, please visit our homepage for more snake rings. Resizing is available US Size 7 18 Karat Rose Gold Crysophrase 0.15 carat Diamonds 0.53 car...
Diamond, Rose Gold, Enamel
Victorian Antique Rose Cut Diamond Serpent Snake Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This antique Victorian snake ring is an heirloom to be treasured, crafted with silver topped 14 karat yellow gold and adorned with 182 single rose-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique 1920’s 14ct Rose Gold, Diamond Double Headed Snake Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Snake Ring 14ct Gold Tested Circa 1920’s Fabulous, 1920’s, double headed snake ring. The heads are set with natural diamonds. The band is decorated with beautiful snake sk...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Lorraine Schwartz Champagne Rose Cut Diamond Snake Ring
By Lorraine Schwartz
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Lorraine Schwartz snake wrap ring accented by rose-cut champagne-colored natural diamonds throughout in blackened 18k gold.
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold
Diamond and Ruby Eye Double Headed Snake Ring in Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Finely detailed vintage style double headed snake curving design with curled over tail ring crafted in 18k rose gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Diamond and Ruby Eye Double Headed Snake Ring in Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Finely detailed vintage style double headed snake curving design with curled over tail ring crafted in 18k rose gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Set in 18K Rose Gold, Ruby, Tsavorite & Diamonds Snake Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Ruby & Tsavorite Cocktail snake Ring set in 18K Rose Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Tanzanite, Diamonds, White Agate, 14 Karat Rose Gold Snake Shape Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE TO ITEMS WITH FIX PRICE, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Beautiful snake shape fashion ring realized in 14K rose gold covered by white a...
Agate, Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Enamel Snake Black & Red Enamel Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
More color and pattern will launch soon, please visit our homepage for more snake rings. Resizing is available US Size 7 18 Karat Rose Gold Crysophrase 0.15 carat Diamonds 0.53 car...
Diamond, Rose Gold, Enamel
Victorian Ruby Diamond 14K Rose Gold Antique Lovers Knot Snake Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as two sleek and entwined snake heads flush set with a ruby and diamond Juxtaposed toi-et-moi style, French for "You and Me" with ruby and diamond eyes Rubies weigh approxim...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian Old Mine Cut Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Double Snake Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Victorian Old Mine Cut Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Double Snake Ring. Featuring two old mine cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 0.35 carat, graded I color, I1 clari...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Bvlgari Serpenti Diamond and Rubellite Snake Ring in 18k Rose Gold
By Bulgari
Located in London, England
An iconic vintage Bvlgari Serpenti ring set in 18k rose gold. The ring depicts Bvlgari's well-known serpent motif which wraps round the finger elegantly.
Diamond, Rubelite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
French 19th Century Rose-Cut Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Snake Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
This charming and very symbolic antique ring represents an openwork decoration of a coiled snake whose head is set with a rose- cut diamond.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
9ct Rose Gold London Hallmarked 1980s Double Headed Ruby Diamond Snake Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Snake Ring 9ct Rose Gold Stamped Hallmarked London 1988 Makers Mark L W & G This 9ct rose gold double-headed snake ring is truly stunning.
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Yellow & Rose Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Dual Interlocking Snake Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Mine Cut - Burnish Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds Total Carat Weight: 0.75 (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow & Rose Gold...
Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Diamond Ruby Double Head Snake Ring Platinum 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Victorian snake ring handcrafted in platinum and 18 karat rose gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Victorian Diamond Opal 14 Karat Rose Gold Antique Lovers Knot Snake Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cantering an oval shaped opal cabochon measuring 6.5 x 9.0 mm - white body color with spectral play-of-color Bezel set and flanked by two winding snake shoulders with pierced looping...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Opal Snake Ring of 9ct Rose Gold, Circa 1914
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Mysterious and elegant, this antique snake ring (hallmarked in Chester, England in 1914) is crafted in 9ct pale rose gold and designed as a coiled serpent that wraps gracefully aroun...
Opal, 9k Gold
Antique Georgian Rose Cut Diamond & Pink Sapphire Snake Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Take a step back in time to the 18th century with this antique Georgian snake ring. A quartet of serpents undulate around your finger in the richly patinated 18 karat gold heirloom, ...
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Italy Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Flexible Snake Serpenti Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Band ring is designed as a geometrically coiling snake. With stylized and offset scales that stack and graduate in size Head and tail are accented by round brilliant cut diamonds. We...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian 2.46 Carats Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Snake Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an emerald cut emerald weighing approximately 1.82 carats total. Transparent light green in color and prong set with a halo surround. Comprised of flush set old mine cut di...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, Diamonds, 14 Kt Rose Gold and Silver Snake Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE TO ITEMS WITH FIX PRICE, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Amaziong snake rin in 14 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with diamond...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
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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