$2,165Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k White Gold GIA French Pave Diamond Ring '1 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 75% of the shank.
Diamond, White Gold
$3,637Sale Price / item|30% Off
14k Rose Gold GIA French Pave Diamond Ring '2 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 75% of the shank.
Diamond, Rose Gold
$3,637Sale Price / item|30% Off
14k White Gold GIA French Pave Diamond Ring '2 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 75% of the shank.
Diamond, White Gold
14k White Gold GIA French Pave Diamond Ring '3 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 75% of the shank.
Diamond, White Gold
$1,864Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k White Gold Voyage French Pave Diamond Ring '1 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 50% of the shank.
Diamond, White Gold
$3,775Sale Price / item|30% Off
18k White Gold Voyage French Pave Diamond Ring '2 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 50% of the shank.
Diamond, White Gold
$4,957Sale Price / item|30% Off
14K Yellow Gold GIA French Pave Diamond Ring '3 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 75% of the shank.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18k White Gold GIA French Pave Diamond Ring '2 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 75% of the shank.
Diamond, White Gold
$2,165Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Rose Gold GIA French Pave Diamond Ring '1 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 75% of the shank.
Diamond, Rose Gold
$1,666Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Yellow Gold Voyage French Pave Diamond Ring '1 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 50% of the shank.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$3,775Sale Price / item|30% Off
18k Yellow Gold Voyage French Pave Diamond Ring '2 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 50% of the shank.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$3,637Sale Price / item|30% Off
14K Yellow Gold GIA French Pave Diamond Ring '2 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 75% of the shank.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$1,666Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k White Gold Voyage French Pave Diamond Ring '1 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 50% of the shank.
Diamond, White Gold
14k Yellow Gold GIA French Pave Diamond Ring '1 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 75% of the shank.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
14k Rose Gold Voyage French Pave Diamond Ring '2 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 50% of the shank.
Diamond, Rose Gold
$1,946Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k White Gold GIA French Pave Diamond Ring '1 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 75% of the shank.
Diamond, White Gold
18k Yellow Gold GIA French Pave Diamond Ring '3 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 75% of the shank.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18k Rose Gold Voyage French Pave Diamond Ring '2 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 50% of the shank.
Diamond, Rose Gold
$3,670Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k White Gold Voyage French Pave Diamond Ring '2 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 50% of the shank.
Diamond, White Gold
$2,165Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K Yellow Gold GIA French Pave Diamond Ring '1 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 75% of the shank.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$4,681Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K Rose Gold Gia French Pave Diamond Ring '2 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 75% of the shank.
Diamond, Rose Gold
$6,540Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k White Gold GIA French Pave Diamond Ring '3 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 75% of the shank.
Diamond, White Gold
$1,864Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Rose Gold Voyage French Pave Diamond Ring '1 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 50% of the shank.
Diamond, Rose Gold
$1,864Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Yellow Gold Voyage French Pave Diamond Ring '1 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 50% of the shank.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold GIA French Pave Diamond Ring '2 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 75% of the shank.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Dangling Cross Charm 14k Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Band Ring Fine Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
Gemstone Setting: Shimmering round brilliant-cut diamonds are pavé-set across the top half of the band.
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,995Sale Price|20% Off
Natural 1.50 Carat Diamond Pave 14-Karat Fashion Ring In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Natural 1.50 Carat Diamond Pave 14-Karat Fashion Ring This natural diamond pave fashion band/ring is a modern piece of jewelry that can be worn by itself or with others!
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$5,417Sale Price|20% Off
18 Karat White Gold White Diamonds Pavè Garavelli Eternal Band Ring
By Garavelli
Located in Valenza, IT
18 Karat White Gold White Diamonds Pavè GARAVELLI Eternal Band Ring Finger size 57 EU 8 US Width mm 5 18kt GOLD gr : 4.80 WHITE DIAMONDS ct : 1.55
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Pave White and Chocolate Diamond Star Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 47 round cut = 0.09cttw Color: I Clarity: SI1 Diamond: 44 round cut = 0.11cttw Color: Chocolate Clarity: SI1 Ring Size: 5.75 (please allow up to 2 a...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.3 Carat Emeralds Pavé Eternity Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
Green emerald eternity ring, an approximate total carat weight of 2.30 carat, hand made in New York City with the best Italian craftsmanship, conceived in 18k yellow gold. Classic, ...
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Thin Rose Gold Diamonds Pavé Stackable Band Ring
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
18k Rose gold thin band ring, stackable rings, with approximately 0.30 carat of white diamonds G color, VS clarity, hand set, comfortable fit, the band measure 1.5 mm width Wear sing...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rachel Koen Pave Chain Link Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold 0.23Cttw
Located in New York, NY
Simple and sophisticated, pave chain link diamond ring. Crafted in bright 14k yellow gold with pave-set round brilliant-cut diamonds in chain link design.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,250
Chanel Pave Diamond Band
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18K white gold with a partial pave of Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 1.00 carat. Signed by Chanel Size 3
Diamond, 18k Gold
Pink Sapphire Diamond Pave 18 Karat Rose Gold Eternity Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This exquisite Pink Sapphire Diamond Pave 18K Pink Gold Ring will add a sparkle to any occasion. It is crafted from pink sapphire and 1.97ct of F-VS diamond pave set in 18 karat rose...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
3.2 Carat Ruby Pave Eternity Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
Ruby eternity ring, an approximate total carat weight of 3.2 carat, hand made in New York City with the best Italian craftsmanship, conceived in 18k yellow gold, each ruby is hand ...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.50ct Curved Bombe Dome Curved Diamond Pave Ring 18K White Gold
Located in London, GB
Gorgeous bombe style round brilliant diamond curved dome pave set engagement ring in 18k white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$327Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra Single Emerald Gemstone & Diamond Pavé Band Ring in 925 Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
This elegant round cut emerald and diamond ring is crafted in 925 sterling silver.
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
Harry Winston Round Brilliant Diamond Ring in Platinum
By Harry Winston
Located in Chicago, IL
This extraordinary Harry Winston Platinum Round Brilliant Diamond Pavé Engagement Ring showcases the House’s unrivaled mastery in selecting and setting the world’s finest diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Cartier White Gold Full Pave Diamond Juste Un Clou Ring B4211100
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k white gold double Juste Un Clou ring by Cartier. The ring is in the style of a nail wrapping around the finger, set with round brilliant cut diamonds to the front sections. Th...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k Yellow Gold 7 Stone 0.96ctw Emerald and Diamond Pavé Set Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k Yellow Gold 7 Stone 0.96ctw Emerald and Diamond Pavé Set Ring This elegant 0.96ctw Emerald and Diamond Pave Set Ring is in excellent condition and ready to ship! Style: 7 Stone...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.62 Carat Pave Set Eternity Style Diamond 18 Karat Gents Ring
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
It has 74 pieces of perfectly matched 1 mm Round Brilliant Diamonds(Total Weight 0.62 Ct) Pave set on the sides.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Contemporary 14k White Gold Black Diamond Pavé Cocktail Ring, Size 7
Located in New York, NY
This Contemporary Black Diamond Pavé Cocktail Ring is a striking statement piece that blends bold design with refined elegance. Crafted in 14k white gold, its sculptural hourglass si...
Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Modern 18K Yellow Gold Tsavorite & Diamond Pavé Dome Ring, Late 20th Century
Located in Miami, FL
A striking and finely executed statement ring crafted in substantial 18K yellow gold, featuring a bold high-dome pavé design set with vivid green tsavorite garnets and brilliant whit...
Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,816Sale Price|20% Off
2ct Pave Diamond Yellow Gold Band Ring VS F/G 12x24mm
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Rectangular shaped ring with pave set Diamonds Superior quality, VS clarity Diamonds Colorless, F - G Total carat weight is estimated at 2.00 carats Finger ring size is a 7 Metal is...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.56 Carat Diamond with Pave Set Halo Platinum Engagement Ring
By H & H Jewels
Located in Miami, FL
GIA Certified 1.56 Carat Diamond with Pave Set Halo Platinum Engagement Ring Say I do to this handmade 1.56 carat H-SI1, (EX, EX, EX) round brilliant cut diamond centered in a halo ...
Diamond, Platinum
18 Karat White Gold Pave' 1.32 Cttw. Diamond Pear Shape Ring
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
Eye catching pave' set diamond ring with 35 diamonds = 1.32 Cttw! This ring has the look and the size at an amazing price. Made from fine 18 karat white gold and set with VS, F-G dia...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
5.70 Carat Green Sapphire and Pave Diamond Platinum Vintage Solitaire Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 6.75 Gorgeous vintage green sapphire solitaire ring with pave diamond accents.
Diamond, Green Sapphire, Platinum
French Pave Eternity Band
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
French Pave Eternity Band in Platinum 3.5mm Stones 17 stones totaling 2.95ct F/G Color VS Clarity Size:5
Diamond, Platinum
$528Sale Price / item|20% Off
18 Karat Solid White Gold Thin Ruby Pave Stackable Band Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Thin Ruby Pave Stackable Band Ring in 18K Gold symbolizes the everlasting love between a couple.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k White Gold Black & White Diamond Pavé Swirl Wave Statement Cocktail Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Striking and modern, this 18K white gold statement ring is a true masterpiece. The design features 1.55 carats of round-cut black diamonds, their deep black color creating a bold con...
Black Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Scalloped Multi Row Pavé Diamond Band Ring in 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This stunning diamond ring is a modern and romantic masterpiece, featuring a wide, substantial band crafted in warm 14 karat rose gold that is completely blanketed in a lush, seamles...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
14k White Gold Audrey French Pave Eternity Ring '1 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
It sparkles like no other eternity ring. Experience the difference! Product details: Center Gemstone Color: WHITE Side Gemstone Type: NATURAL DIAMOND Side Gemstone Shape: ROUND Me...
Diamond, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Audrey French Pave Eternity Ring '1 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
It sparkles like no other eternity ring. Experience the difference! Product details: Center Gemstone Color: WHITE Side Gemstone Type: NATURAL DIAMOND Side Gemstone Shape: ROUND Me...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
14K Rose Gold Audrey French Pave Eternity Ring '1 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
It sparkles like no other eternity ring. Experience the difference! Product details: Center Gemstone Color: WHITE Side Gemstone Type: NATURAL DIAMOND Side Gemstone Shape: ROUND Me...
Diamond, Rose Gold
18K White Gold Audrey French Pave Eternity Ring '1 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
It sparkles like no other eternity ring. Experience the difference! Product details: Center Gemstone Color: WHITE Side Gemstone Type: NATURAL DIAMOND Side Gemstone Shape: ROUND Me...
Diamond, White Gold
18K Rose Gold Audrey French Pave Eternity Ring '1 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
It sparkles like no other eternity ring. Experience the difference! Product details: Center Gemstone Color: WHITE Side Gemstone Type: NATURAL DIAMOND Side Gemstone Shape: ROUND Me...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Natural Diamond Signet Ring in 18K Rose Gold Pavé Diamond Statement Jewelry
Located in Diera, AE
Bold sophistication meets timeless elegance in this exquisite diamond signet ring, masterfully crafted in luxurious 18K rose gold. Featuring a brilliant pavé-set cluster of natural d...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose 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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