Oscar Heyman Color And White Diamond Cluster Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York, NY
Oscar Heyman Color And White Diamond Cluster Ring In 18k Yellow Gold And Platinum 10 colored diamonds weighing approximately 2.50c.t ( Center Yellow 0.70ct.) 11 white oval diamonds w...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Diamond Floral Flower Cluster 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A stunning and beautiful design of the iconic Art Deco flower ring, featuring seven round cut and striking diamonds beautifully set into top. Ring Information Style: Art Deco Weight:...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Champagne Diamond Cluster Gold Statement Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Champagne Diamond Cluster Pebble Hammered Gold Cocktail Ring. Centering Pebble Hammered, Hand set Champagne Diamond Cluster, weighing approx. 2.05tcw. Hand ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Designer Multi-Gem and Diamond Large Cluster Ring
By Assor Gioielli
Located in Honolulu, HI
The ring design features a large flowing cluster of round color gems and round diamonds scattered randomly.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Diamond Heart Cluster Ring 10k Yellow White Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
Beautiful vintage heart-shaped diamond cluster ring! Crafted from 10 karat solid yellow and white gold, the ring features a heart-shaped cluster of nineteen round brilliant cut diamo...
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18ct Gold, 1960s Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Cluster Ring 18ct Gold Circa 1960s Discover the elegance of this stunning 18ct gold vintage cluster ring, crafted in the enchanting 1960s. This beautiful piece features a...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
0.34Ct Natural Diamond Cluster Ring in 9ct Rose Gold
Located in London, GB
Elegant, feminine, and sparkling, this 9ct rose gold cluster ring features 0.34ct of natural diamonds arranged in a charming cluster design. The warm rose gold setting beautifully e...
Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Diamond Snowflake White Gold Cluster Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Beautiful mid 20th century diamond cocktail ring featuring prong set round diamonds that sit on an open 14k white gold frame. To me this ring looks like a snowflake, but to someone ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Black Diamond Cluster Ring White Diamonds 0.78 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 61 Black Diamonds = 0.65 Carats 26 White Diamonds = 0.13 Carats Metal: Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Rhodium, Silver, Silver Plate, St...
2.20 Carat Natural Fancy Colored Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Made of 18k white gold, this ring is centered with a stunning natural fancy orange brown colored diamond that weighs 2.20ct. graded with SI3 clarity. Accentuating the center stone ar...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18K White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The surrounding diamonds, totaling approximately 0.82 carats, are set in an airy, elevated cluster design that gives the ring a soft floral or starburst effect.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 10k Yellow Gold Iolite & Diamond Floral Cluster Ring
Located in Sewickley, PA
Set in yellow gold, the ring features a cluster style flower motif. At the center sits a small round Iolite gemstone.
Diamond, Iolite, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Diamonds South Australian Pearl Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Elegant ring in 14k white gold mounted with one south sea pearl in the center and white diamonds around. Diamonds 0.41 kt Pearl 2.20 gr - 11.5 mm Tot.Weight 7.70 gr RF +FGOI RK.AUE...
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Black Diamond Cluster Ring White Diamonds 0.78 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 61 Black Diamonds = 0.65 Carats 26 White Diamonds = 0.13 Carats Metal: Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Rhodium, Silver, Silver Plate, St...
Vintage Peridot and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous bright peridot stone is surrounded by a halo of sparkling diamonds. The peridot measures 75pts and the diamonds total 10pts. The ring is modelled in 18ct gold and stone...
Diamond, Peridot, Gold
Rachel Koen Cluster Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold 1.30cttw
Located in New York, NY
The Glamorous Pave Set right-hand ring in yellow gold is sure to spice up a regular day. It is ideal for anyone looking to have a retro pave diamond ring. It is composed of over 50 d...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This striking sapphire and diamond cluster ring is modelled in 18 Carat Gold and the stones are set in platinum. The central diamond measures 50pts and the diamond total of this ring...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum
Gold Diamond Sapphire Coral Onyx Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Shiny ring in 14kt yellow and white gold composed of a cluster of diamonds and onyx and coral flowers with a central pearl. at the two opposite edges there are two flowers in yellow ...
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow...
Victorian Emerald and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunning cluster boasts a total of 30pts worth of emeralds and approx 18pts of diamonds. All modelled in 9carat gold with decorative shoulders and band. Ring Size: R or 8 1/2 C...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Vintage 1.60 Carat Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring, circa 1970s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful daisy cluster ring is designed in a wonderful vintage style.
Diamond, Platinum
$4,306Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style Platinum Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
Art Deco Style Platinum Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring A bold platinum fashion ring designed with a geometric motif, pavé-set throughout with sparkling diamonds and accented by calibr...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 18K Gold Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Ring, 1950s, Unisex
Located in Tucson, AZ
A dazzling celebration of classic design, this vintage cluster ring centers on a deep blue natural sapphire measuring 7.2 mm, encircled by a radiant double halo of sparkling white di...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
18K White Gold Retro Diamond Cluster Men's Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This ring is for men in search of a chic diamond statement piece that no one else has. A diamond ring that communicates the message of refined sophisticated taste in fine jewelry. ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow and White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring 1.30ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
It contains thirty-three round brilliant diamonds mounted in a prong setting, with a total carat weight of 1.30.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2.00 Carats Natural Round Brown Diamond Cluster Ring Made in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a total of 2.00 carats Natural Brown Diamonds made in 18 Karat White Gold. Diamonds have been adorned and cherished throughout human history and date back ...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This striking sapphire and diamond cluster ring is modelled in 18 Carat Gold and the stones are set in platinum. The sapphires measures 10pts and the diamond total is 18pts. Ring S...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum, Gold
10K Yellow and White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring 1.00ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
This cluster style 10 karat yellow and white gold ring weighs 5.80 grams.
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1970s
Located in London, GB
This stunning and breath-taking ring features a total of 2.60 carat's worth of wonderful rubies. The centre stone is 0.60 carat and is expertly claw set. It is then haloed by a circl...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2.50 Carat Diamond Cluster Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond cluster ring. 36 round cut diamonds with 88 baguette cut diamonds in a 4 row 10k yellow gold cocktail setting. 36 round cut diamonds, approx. total weight: .90cts G, SI1-I1...
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
EFFY 14k White Gold 0.95tcw Colored Diamond Cluster Ring
By Effy
Located in New York, NY
This unique vintage ring is crafted in 14k white gold and showcases a warm brown diamond center cluster, surrounded by bright white diamond accents for striking contrast. The total c...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Floral Cluster Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 27 round brilliant cut = 0.76cttw Color: I Clarity: SI1 Size: 7.75 Weight: 4.10 grams
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Swirl Diamond Modern Design Cluster Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
The open-work silhouette is adorned with a cluster of shimmering round-cut diamonds, meticulously set along the flowing curves to create a sense of movement and light.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Harry Winston Lily Cluster Pavé Round Diamonds 18K Yellow Gold Ring Size 53
By Harry Winston
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Lily Cluster Diamond Ring from the luxury jeweler Harry Winston.
Yellow Gold
Emerald Diamonds Cluster Ring 14 Karat .30 Carat
Located in New York, NY
.30ct Natural Round emerald ring. 4mm emerald, even green clean clarity and transparent. .10 carat natural round diamonds 14 karat yellow gold 2 grams Depth of ring 6 mm Size 6 ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold 5.1 Carat Diamond Cluster Freeform Nugget Ring
Located in Flushing, NY
14K Gold 5.1 Carat Diamond Cluster Freeform Nugget Ring A uniquely designed ring mounted with approximately 5.1 (+/-) Carats of natural Diamonds. Stamped: 14K Approximate Dimension...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Sparkling 0.57ct Cluster Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Sparkle in every direction. This 18K white gold ring features 48 round brilliant diamonds (0.57ct total), graded G–H color and VS–SI clarity, arranged in a dazzling cluster with a sp...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1970s
Located in London, GB
All made in 18 carat yellow gold, this ring dates back to the 1970s. There are three sapphires, each weighing 0.15 carat and they are natural. They are claw set and haloed by scallop...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Yellow Gold and Diamond Cluster Ring 1 CTTW
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Yellow gold and diamond cluster ring. 1 cttw diamonds. Stunning contemporary piece done in a vintage style, featuring 16 total diamonds spiraling across center in a diagonal line. Ba...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
Dating to the 1900s, this Victorian dress ring features a centre ruby weighing 0.35 carat. It is a natural stone with a strong red colour, with pink hue. It is surrounded by a cluste...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 0.80ct Diamond and Ruby Cluster Ring, c.1970s
Located in London, GB
Dating to the 1970s this unique cluster ring features a wonderful collection of diamonds and rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
ALL OUR PRICES INCLUDE PREPAID TARRIFS & CUSTOMS DUTIES. This 18K yellow gold ring with VS/SI Diamond has a classic design and exquisite craftsmanship. Whether for an engagement, an...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1.39 Carat Diamond and White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive diamond vintage cluster ring has been crafted in 18k white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster Ring with 15 Diamonds
Located in Stamford, CT
14Kt Yellow Gold Cluster Ring with 15 Diamonds Size 10 with 9.80 grams in total weight.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 10k Yellow Gold Sapphire & Diamond Floral Cluster Ring
Located in Sewickley, PA
This ring has a striking vintage-inspired cluster design with rich contrast and elegant detail.
Diamond, Sapphire, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond & Emerald Floral Cluster Two Tone Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
a beautiful blend of elegance and charm. At its center is a sparkling diamond, surrounded by emeralds arranged to resemble the petals of a delicate flower. The combination creates a ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Diamond Bypass ring. Diamond Cluster Wave Abstract wedding band. Infinity
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage Size: 8 US Materials: Stone Gemstone: Diamond Gem color: Colorless Band color: Gold Style: Avant garde Unique Wedding band. Bypass ring in a wave design. Condition: Has no...
Diamond
18K White Gold Floral Cluster Diamond Ring – 0.29 Carats
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This ring features 0.29 carat of white round diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1.20ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1960s
Located in London, GB
The round cut sapphire weighs 1.20 carat and is claw set within a cluster of old cut diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Black Diamonds Ring Sterling Silver 925 and Black Diamonds Cluster Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sterling Silver 925 Ring with Natural Black Diamonds Cluster Design and Groove texture Black Diamonds approx 0.53 carat Weight 5.70 grams Finger Size 7 Design area is approx 16 x 1...
Black Diamond, Sterling Silver
Antique 18ct Gold, Edwardian Pearl & Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Daisy Cluster Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1910 Step back in time with this exquisite 18ct yellow gold Edwardian daisy ring, a stunning example of craftsmanship from a byg...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
18K White Gold Floral Diamond Cluster Ring – 0.48 Carats
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Ring is set in 18 karat white gold. White Round Diamonds 0.48 carat US 6 Resizing is available
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Cluster Diamond Ring, Late 20th Century, Unisex
Located in Sewickley, PA
The head of the ring is composed of numerous round cut diamonds arranged in a tight, dome like cluster that creates a dazzling pattern.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage Amethyst and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The stones in this ring are set in platinum and the rest of the ring is modelled in 18carat gold. The central amethyst measures approximately 1carat and is surrounded by shimmering D...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold
Vintage 1.00ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1950s
Located in London, GB
A deep blue sapphire sits central to this wonderful cluster ring, dating to the 1950s. The round cut stone weighs 1.00 carat and is expertly claw set into platinum.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,800Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Gentleman's 18k White Gold Cluster Ring Circa 1990s
Located in South Pasadena, CA
This very special Gentleman's 18k white gold diamond cluster ring from the 1990s is designed as a large square set with one center-round brilliant cut diamond surrounded by twenty sm...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 5.41 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cluster Ring Circa 1990
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Such original cluster rings from this period, set with a large feature diamond, are becoming increasingly difficult to locate.
Diamond, Platinum
14 Karat Yellow Gold Gents Vintage Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14k yellow gold Center Diamond: round brilliant cut = 0.38cttw Color: I Clarity: SI2 Diamond: 27 round cut = 0.38cttw Color: I Clarity: SI1-2 Ring Size: 7.5 (please allow u...
Diamond, 14k 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 diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And 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.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond 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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