GIA Certified 1.06 Carat Faint Pink I2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Surrounding Stones: Diamonds 1) Side Pear Diamonds Carat weight: 0.197 ct (18 Pcs ) Color: F Clarity
2010s Asian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.06 Carat Faint Pink I2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Surrounding Stones: Diamonds 1) Side Pear Diamonds Carat weight: 0.197 ct (18 Pcs ) Color: F Clarity
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 1.01 Carat Fancy Green VS1 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
: VS1/VS2 Cut: Round 3) Side Pear Diamonds Carat weight: 0.589 ct (24 pcs) Color: F Clarity
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.01 Carat Light Pink VS2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
/VS2 Cut: Round 3) Side Rose Cut Pear Shape Diamonds Carat weight: 0.939 ct (24 pcs) Color: F
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 0.50 Carat Faint Pink VS2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Surrounding Stones: Diamonds 1) Side Pink Diamonds Carat weight: 0.088 ct (16 pcs) Color: Pink Clarity
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 1.00 Carat Fancy Green SI Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
/VS2 Cut: Round 2) Side Pear Diamonds Carat weight: 0.389 ct (05 pcs) Color: F Clarity: VS1
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 1.00 Carat Fancy Green VS Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 1.00 Colour: Fancy Green Clarity: VS
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald Solitaire Natural Diamond Halo Bridal Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
pear-shaped diamonds on each side, creating a balanced three-stone layout. Crafted in 14k solid gold
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 0.71 Carat Faint Pinkish Brown VS2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Clarity: VS2 Surrounding Stones: Diamonds 1) Side Pear Diamonds Carat weight: 2.02 ct (20 Pcs
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 0.61 Carat Very Light Pink I1 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
) Color: Pink Clarity: VS1/VS2 Cut: Round 3) SIde Pear Diamonds Carat weight: 0.335 ct (08 Pcs
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chromia AA+ Tanzanite & White Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring 6.45cts
Located in New York, NY
Tanzanite gemstones — a bold oval center flanked by two pear-shaped side stones, all showcasing the gem’s
White Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 1.07 Carat Fancy Light Purplish Pink Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
: Very Good Symmetry: Good Fluorescence: None Side Stone Details: Pear-Cut Pink Diamonds: 2 pieces (0.17
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Oval Natural Ruby & Diamond Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
♥ Side Stone - Natural Diamonds Shape: Round Carat: 0.08ct Color: HI Clarity: SI ♥ Side Stone
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,760Sale Price|20% Off
14K 13.33 ct Natural Color Play Black Opal Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
Carat Color: Greyish Black, the play of color effect Side Stone Variety: Natural Diamonds Shape: Round
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Topaz, Tanzanite and 18K Gold and Sterling Silver Ring
Located in Nantucket, MA
A large round cabochon blue topaz gemstone ring with two faceted, pear-shaped tanzanite stones on
Tanzanite, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
10.35 Carat Purple Sapphire No Heat Ceylon and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Miami, FL
AGL Certified. Side Stones Details: Type: Natural Diamond Cut: Pear, Marquise, and Round Brilliant
Diamond, White Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Platinum
$104,000Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 2.08 ct Fancy Brown-Pink heart-shaped diamond ring
Located in Chicago, IL
the center stone. Complementing the design, two pear-cut side diamonds, also in exquisite D/E color
Pink Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.26 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow SI1 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
) Color: F Clarity: VS1/VS2 Cut: Round 2) Side Pear Diamonds Carat weight: 0.30 ct (08 pcs) Color
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.02 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow I1 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
: Yellow Clarity: VS1/VS2 Cut: Round 3) Side Pear Diamonds Carat weight: 0.485 ct (08 pcs) Color
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.21 Carat Very Light Green VS2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Clarity: VS1/VS2 Cut: Round 3) Side Pear Diamonds Carat weight: 0.565 ct (08 pcs) Color: F
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 0.80 Carat Faint Pinkish Brown VS2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
: F Clarity: VS1/VS2 Cut: Round 2) Side Pear Diamonds Carat weight: 0.487 ct (44 pcs) Color
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Certified 7.15 Carat Vivid Blue Sapphire & Diamond Sunburst Vintage French Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Certification: GRS Certified 058362 Side Stones Details: Type: Diamond 16 round cut diamonds, 22 pear cut
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.00 Carat Faint Pinkish Brown SI2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
: F Clarity: VS1/VS2 Cut: Round 2) Side Pear Diamonds Carat weight: 0.32 ct (44 pcs) Color: F
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.52 Carat Fancy Greenish Yellow SI2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
) Color: F Clarity: VS1/VS2 Cut: Round 4) Side Pear Diamonds Carat weight: 1.065 ct (12 pcs
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 16 Carat Ceylon Sapphire and 4.95 Carat Diamond Platinum Enagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
either side with a stepped formation of nine claw set diamonds, in a combination of pear and marquise
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Natural Turquoise, Ruby and Diamond Estate Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
-shaped Ruby side stones bezel-set with Round Brilliant Diamonds set around the rubies and in the ring
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1.60 Carat Sapphire 1.99 Carat Diamond Platinum Dress Ring Circa 1990
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
on either side with an impressive claw set pear cut diamond. The upper and lower portion of the ring
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
GIA 3ct Oval Halo Openwork Basket Cathedral 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
that enhance the ring's graceful silhouette. A halo of smaller round diamonds complements the central
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 0.42 Carat Fancy Light Purplish Pink SI2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
) Color: F Clarity: VS1/VS2 Cut: Round 2) Side Pear Diamonds Carat weight: 0.057 ct (18 pcs
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 2.00 Carat U to V Range I1 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
/VS2 Cut: Round 2) Side Pear Diamonds Carat weight: 0.922 ct (20 pcs) Color: F Clarity: VS1
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA 1.03ct Oval Halo Openwork Basket Cathedral 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, this striking diamond ring
Diamond, White Gold
Sebastian Bernards 2.53 Ct Cushion Sapphire 18K Engagag. Ring w. PS Diamond Halo
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ring with halo of Pear Shape Diamonds. Total diamond weight of 1.86 Ct. on the side. Center stone
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
18K White Gold GIA Certified 4.87 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Pear Shape, Oval and Round Diamond Engagement Ring Handmade in 18K White Gold. The ring features a
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified .94 Carat Pink Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's Pink purple round sapphire and diamond engagement ring. GIA certified round European cut
Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Platinum Diamond 9.70 Carat Cushion Cut Indicolite Tourmaline Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Stones- 1 Genuine Cushion Cut Indicolite Tourmaline 9.70 Carats, 8 Round Diamonds 4 Square Baguette
Diamond, Tourmaline, Indicolite, Platinum
Vintage GIA Certified Black Opal Mixed Cut Diamond Halo 14K Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
: 13.75 x 11.11 x 5.55 mm GIA Certified: 2235446912 Side Stones Details: Type: Diamonds Cut: 14 Round
Diamond, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,794Sale Price|40% Off
18 Karat White Gold 5.81 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
diamond round long cocktail ring is mesmerizing. The mix shape and size of oval and pear-shaped solitaire
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby and Diamond Engagement Ring. GIA 1ct Burma Ruby Diamond Accent Platinum
Located in New York, NY
delicate halo of round brilliant cut diamonds encircles both the ruby and its side stones, adding a soft
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
GIA 3 carat Oval Halo Openwork Basket Cathedral 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
openwork design showcases intricate pear-shaped motifs that enhance the ring's graceful silhouette. A halo
Diamond, White Gold
Natural Tsavorite Ring 2.16 carats set in 18K White Gold w Diamons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Ring Overview SKU 360 Center Stone Tsavorite Side Stones Diamonds Metal Type 18K White Gold Metal
Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Old Cut Diamond Engagement Ring 1.30 Carat in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in San Diego, CA
Accent Diamonds: 2 Pear Shape Diamond side stones + 34 Round Cut Diamonds 0.50 tcw I color, SI clarity
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$6,416Sale Price / item|20% Off
Spectrum Jewels 4.43 Carat Oval Emerald Diamond 18K White Gold Engagement Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
gemstone, on either side of the emerald sit pear shaped diamonds, creating a three stone composition. The
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$5,132Sale Price / item|20% Off
Spectrum Jewels 4.43 Carat Oval Emerald Diamond 14K White Gold Engagement Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
gemstone, on either side of the emerald sit pear shaped diamonds, creating a three stone composition. The
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.39 Carat Radiant Cut Fancy Intense Yellowish Green Diamond Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
marquise and 8 pear cut diamonds, weighing 2.8 cttw. Bezel set center stone with 26 round diamonds
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Emerald Ruby Gemstone Halo Natural Diamond Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
: Emerald Cut Carat: 4.76ct ♥ Side Stone - Natural Diamonds Shape: Round Carat: 1.17ct Color: GH Clarity
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1 Carat Natural Diamond Statement Band Ring 18K White Gold, Bridal Fine jewelry
Located in Diera, AE
pear-shaped side diamonds on a round brilliant pavé accent band, paired with a sleek plain polished
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian 5.32 Cttw London Blue Topaz, Sapphire/Diamond Ring Size 7 In 18K/SS
Located in New York, NY
accented on either side by pear-shaped white diamonds, adding brilliance and enhancing the regal presence
Diamond, Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
$10,019Sale Price|40% Off
GIA Certified 9.59 Ctw Oval Tanzanite Diamond Ring Halo 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
and colorless stones in delicate pave settings. The side colorless diamonds are G/H in color and VS/SI
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 5.25 Carats Orange Sapphire Diamonds set in 18K White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stone Orange Sapphire Side Stones Diamonds Metal Type 18K White Gold Metal Weight 6.26 gr Report GIA
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Style Platinum Halo Diamond Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
exceptional pear shape diamonds on each side of the ring. The sapphire is surrounded by beautiful and fiery
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Hancocks 1.65ct Old Mine Cushion Cut Diamond And 18ct Yellow Gold Ring
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
cushion cut diamond weighing 1.65cts and accented with pear shape diamonds either side, all claw set in
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.15 Carat Radiant Cut Fancy Intense Yellowish Green Diamond Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
: Natural - Measurements: 6.53 x 5.47 x 3.57 MM GIA Certified #2145438442 Side Stone Details: - 4 Pear and
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, ...
Scarselli Mosaic Cocktail Ring Natural 1 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Cushion GIA
By SCARSELLI
Located in New York, NY
Cocktail Ring with GIA-Certified 1.00 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Center Stone Mosaic Style
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern Handmade 18K Yellow Gold 10.90 Carat Oval Australian Opal Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and all pave set on the sides of the opal. There is a split shank with 11 round pave set diamonds on
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$42,000Sale Price|21% Off
GIA Certified Fancy Yellow, Pink and White Diamond Ring in Platinum 950 & 18K
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
baguette side stones, this ring exudes timeless beauty and sophistication. A true masterpiece of fine
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Scarselli Mosaic Cocktail Ring Natural 1 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Cushion GIA
By SCARSELLI
Located in New York, NY
Cocktail Ring with GIA-Certified 1.00 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Center Stone Mosaic Style
Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA Certified Fancy Light Purplish Pink Radiant Cut Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
_______________________________________ Side Stone Details: - 2 Pear cut pink diamonds, 0.17 CTTW - 42 Round cut pink diamonds, 0.32 CTTW - 10
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Antique German Ring Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS 5.25 /2.7 gr
Located in SE
indoors and outdoors. Stones of the rings photographed alone may look a bit differently when on hand
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k 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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