$1,496Sale Price|25% Off
Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald Diamond Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This vibrant three-stone ring features a trio of richly hued oval-cut gemstones — ruby, sapphire
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Cluster Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
ruby, one pear shape sapphire, one pear shape emerald. This beautiful vintage ring has an approximate
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
NEW Natural Precious Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Warren, NJ
stone, surrounded by precious rubies and sapphires in a stunning Byzantium style setting. The 14k yellow
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
CARTIER ring in yellow gold with emeralds, sapphires, rubies and diamonds
By Cartier
Located in PARIS, FR
Cartier vintage ring with a floral motif, in 18k yellow gold, featuring emeralds, sapphires, rubies
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire Oval & Diamond Ring In 18K Yellow Gold
By Tresor Collection
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Tresor Diamond Ring features 0.18 cts diamond and 3.20 cts Gemstone in 18k white gold. The Ring are
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald, Ruby & Blue Sapphire Oval Ring In 18K Yellow Gold
By Tresor Collection
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Tresor Beautiful Ring feature 4.35 carats of Gemstone. The Ring are an ode to the luxurious yet
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Three stone sapphire emerald ruby ring 18KT yellow gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
1ct center blue sapphire accompanied by diamonds, single ruby and single emerald in 18KT yellow
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18KT Yellow Gold Band Ring Cabochon Sapphire Emerald Ruby Made in Italy
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
medieval goldsmiths and is enriched with cabochons of emeralds, sapphires and rubies that are different
Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Gold
9ct Yellow Gold Half-Eternity Ring – Diamonds, Ruby, Emeralds & Sapphires
Located in London, GB
A vibrant half-eternity ring crafted in 9ct yellow gold, set with a harmonious combination of
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,600Sale Price|20% Off
Syna Yellow Gold Green Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Emerald and Ruby Ring
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Green Sapphire 1.10 carats approx. Blue Sapphire 0.01 carat approx
Green Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Beautiful 0.45ct Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, and Diamonds Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
This captivating piece of jewelry is crafted from 18K yellow gold, offering a radiant and luxurious
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Ruby and Sapphire Vintage Style Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This Emerald, Ruby, and Sapphire Vintage Style Ring is a breathtaking masterpiece, with alternating
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
18ct Yellow Gold 3-Band Diamond Ring, Emerald, Sapphire, Ruby
Located in London, GB
A vibrant and elegant 3-band ring crafted in luxurious 18ct yellow gold, featuring three iconic
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Ruby Sapphire Wedding Band Ring with Diamonds in 14k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald Ruby Sapphire Bold Band Ring in 14k Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, ...
Byzantium Style Emerald Sapphire Ruby Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
A retro Byzantium Style Emerald Sapphire Ruby Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold, circa 1990. This
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$504Sale Price / item|23% Off
Stackable Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire Band Ring in 14k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Stackable Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire Band Ring in 14K Gold with diamonds symbolizes the everlasting
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
Syna Yellow Gold Ring with Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires and Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
yellow gold forms the foundation of this ring, delicately set with 0.10 carat emeralds, 0.20 carat rubies
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Set of Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire Bands Made in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Webster, NY
Beautiful set of 18k yellow gold Sapphire, Emerald, & Ruby gemstone bands. Gemstone: Sapphire
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Coral Ruby Emerald and White Sapphire Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
prong set marquise shaped rubies, 2 round emerald and 20 white sapphire baguette shaped stones. The
Coral, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond, Emerald Ruby and Sapphire Ring
Located in New York, NY
sparkle. Crafted in 14K yellow gold, the ring bears clear hallmarks inside the shank. A luxurious
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Emerald, Diamond, Sapphire, and Ruby Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage cluster ring is crafted in rich 18k yellow gold and showcases a vibrant, multi
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Sapphire Bypass "Toi Et Moi" Ring Engagement
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
Stunning platinum ruby and sapphire "Toi et Moi" Cross Over Ring. This bypass ring is very well
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gol...
$1,323Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Style Ruby Emerald Yellow Sapphire Coral Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of Emeralds. This Ring has 0.25 Carats of Rubies. This Ring has 0.20 Carats of Yellow Sapphires
Coral, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, S...
$3,963Sale Price|23% Off
Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond and Emerald Tapered Templar Ring in 18 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond & Emerald Tapered Templar Ring in 18 Carat Yellow Gold. A stunning 18ct
Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Hammerman Brothers
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning combined 0.88 carat ruby, sapphire and emerald, 0.93 carat diamond, 18 karat gold
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Ruby Sapphire Dome Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios Hand Made 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring decorated with Byzantine-style granulation and a
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Sapphires Rubies Wide Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios design ring handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold all custom-made. The gorgeous ring
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...
Yellow Gold 0.69ctw Diamond Sapphire Ruby & Emerald Greek Key Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Color - 0.09ctw (approx.) Natural Genuine 9 Emeralds, 7 Sapphires & 7 Rubies - Rectangular Step Cut
Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
$1,323Sale Price|20% Off
White Diamond Emerald Sapphire Ruby Green Tourmaline Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Rubies. This Ring has a 0.05 Carats Blue Sapphire. This Ring has a 0.15 Carats Yellow Sapphires. This
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow S...
Vintage French Multi-Gem Yellow Gold Ring with Emeralds, Sapphires, Rubies
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
: Mid-20th Century Materials: 18k Yellow Gold, Diamonds, Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires Total Weight
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,134Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Diamond Emerald Sapphire Ruby Tourmaline Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Rubies. This Ring has a 0.05 Carats Blue Sapphire. This Ring has a 0.15 Carats Yellow Sapphires. This
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow S...
Modernist Diamond, Ruby, Emerald and Sapphire Gold Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Modernist brutalist ring with inset diamond, rubies and emeralds in a wide 14k yellow gold mounting
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, ...
0.21 Ct Ruby, Emerald and Sapphire Ring in 18k Gold
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
GOLD COLOR) - Gemstone :- Ruby / Emerald / Sapphire - Stone :- Available in Emerald Ruby & Sapphire
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
0.21 Ct Ruby, Emerald and Sapphire Ring in 14k Gold
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
GOLD COLOR) - Gemstone :- Ruby / Emerald / Sapphire - Stone :- Available in Emerald Ruby & Sapphire
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Ring all handmade with Byzantine workmanship and a
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18...
Sapphires Rubies Emeralds Aquamarine Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
. Diamonds weight 0.14 karat Sapphires,aquamarine,rubies and emeralds total weight 7.94 karat Ring total
Aquamarine, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fire Opal Emeralds Sapphires Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
grams Sapphires Ruby and emeralds weight 7.27 karat Fire opal weight 2.87 karat Ring size 7.75 Us 16 Ita
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Emerald Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer multicolor diamond ring is handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold. This
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sa...
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Ring with Sapphires and Rubies
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios design Ring handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold all custom-made. The gorgeous ring
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...
Ring with sapphire, ruby, emerald and brilliant cut diamonds 18k yellow gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold ring set with ruby, sapphire, emerald, and brilliant-cut diamond up to 0.40 ct - F
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Emeralds Rubies Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer Ring is all handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold and is microscopically
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Multi-ge...
Diamonds Rubies Emeralds Blue and Yellow Sapphires Rose Gold and Silver Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
amazing ruby in the center surrounded by diamonds, rubies, emeralds, blue sapphire and yellow sapphires
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Go...
$5,671Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco White Diamond Ruby Emerald Blue Sapphire Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 0.15 Carats of White
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold...
Baroque 11.35ct Topaz, Ruby, Emerald, Yellow Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
your everyday look, this baroque topaz, ruby, emerald, yellow sapphire, and diamond cocktail ring is
Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Topaz, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ring 18k Yellow Gold with Ruby, Emerald & Blue Sapphire 0.06 carat
Located in Heemstede, NL
multicolored gemstones. The ring's design includes a vibrant palette of blue sapphire, ruby and smaragd. Will
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamonds Rubies Emeralds Blue and Yellow Sapphires Coral Rose Gold Silver Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
detailes studded by rose cut diamonds, precious rubies, emeralds, blue and yellow sapphires Diamonds 1.46
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 9k Gold, ...
$4,347Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Emerald Ruby Blue Sapphire White Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 0.30 Carats of White
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14...
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Ruby and Sapphire Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios design multicolor 18 Karat Yellow Gold band ring is all hand made with Byzantine
Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, ...
David Webb Black Enamel Ruby Emerald Sapphire Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By David Webb
Located in beverly hills, CA
. It boasts stunning adornments, including black enamel, a cabochon ruby, emerald, sapphire, and a
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
$2,457Sale Price|20% Off
Emerald Blue Sapphire Ruby Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold "Butterfly" Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Rose Cut Diamonds. This Ring has 4.40 Carats of Emeralds, Rubies and Blue Sapphires. This
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl...
1960s Ruby Sapphire Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
, emeralds, and sapphires, accented by single-cut and round brilliant-cut diamonds. Handmade in 18k yellow
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Emerald and Sapphire Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer thin band ring all handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold. The gorgeous band
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Ruby Emerald Key Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
Hand Made Gold K18 19,00grm. 28 Rubies/Emeralds/Sapphires Cl. 1,80ct
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Emerald and Sapphires Wide Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios ring is handmade in 18 Karat Yellow Gold and is microscopically decorated with gold
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...
Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond Wide Cocktail Band Ring 18K Yellow Gold Size 6.75
Located in New York, NY
honeycomb pattern. Showcasing a stunning collection of gemstones like Emerald, Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Gold Heart-Motif Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
ruby, which add color and contrast. Made in 18k yellow gold and ready to be worn. Ring Size 5.25
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
$740Sale Price|20% Off
Triple Tulip Ring Rubies Sapphires Emeralds & Diamonds Clusters in 14K Gold
Located in Austin, TX
This lovely tulip ring has three gemstone flowers set with the big three gems: sapphires, rubies
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Gold, 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 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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