Buccellati 18K Gold Diamond Flower Ring
By Buccellati
Located in Flushing, NY
The interior continues the floral decorative theme and bears the Buccellati signature and 750 gold mark. Details: Maker: Buccellati Material: 18K Yellow Gold Gemstones: Round Diamon...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Bucellati 2 Carat Engagement Ring. Vintage GIA Old European Diamond Ring E VVS2
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Era: Mid-Century Era, Circa 1960 Country of Origin: Italy Material: 18k White Gold Resizing: Can be resized to any finger size at no extra cost. Signed: M. Buccellati This stunning ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
17 Carat Rare Vintage Buccellati Blue Star Sapphire Platinum Dome Signet Ring
By Buccellati
Located in Birmingham, GB
True quality workmanship typical of Buccellati. The ring is signed Buccellati ITALY PT.
Blue Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
Buccellati Ruby Ring. 7.40ct Oval Cut Burma Ruby Diamond 18K Yellow Gold 1970
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Origin: Italy Era: Circa 1970 Material: 18k Yellow Gold Signed: M. Buccellati This ring can be resized to any finger size.
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage Buccellati Burma Ruby Ring. 7.40ct Oval Cut Ruby Diamond 18K Yellow Gold
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Made in Italy circa 1970 and signed M. Buccellati, this ring is a striking example of the house's celebrated approach to finely worked gold jewelry.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
Buccellati Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
By Buccellati
Located in Principaute De Monaco, MC
Buccellati signed Ring with Diamonds and Central Blue Sapphire - Gubelin 4ct NOHEAT Sapphire Cert.
Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable
Buccellati Serpent Ring in Sterling Silver
By Buccellati
Located in San Rafael, CA
The ring is signed "Buccellati" and bears marks for the Italian Assay Office, 925 and Italy.
Sterling Silver
Buccellati Spessartite Garnet Diamond Gold Ring
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Paris, FR
A diamonds, spessartite garnet and 18 k gold ring. Signed Mario Buccellati and numbered L4129.
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
Impressive BUCCELLATI Citrine Gold Oak Leaves RIng
By Mario Buccellati
Located in New York City, NY
Fabulous 18KT yellow gold citrine ring, signed "M. Buccellati," the large citrine measuring approximately 27.8 by 22.3 mm
Citrine, 18k Gold
Buccellati Gold Lion Head Ring
By Buccellati
Located in South Pasadena, CA
This is a roaring and highly detailed representation of the king of the jungle's face and mane, sculpted in 18 karat yellow gold, signed Buccellati. Ring size 7 1/4, approximately ...
18k Gold
Buccellati 18K Gold and Diamond Wide Band Ring
By Buccellati
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Buccellati 18K Gold and Diamond Wide Band Ring A magnificent signed Buccellati ring showcasing the house’s unmistakable artistry in hand-engraved gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Sculpted Diamond Eternity Band, Signed M. Buccellati
By Buccellati
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Scalloped edges and Buccellatti’s signature texture impart a velveteen aesthetic to this classically-styled eternity band, the design augmented by 1.95 carats of brilliant white diam...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Buccellati Jade Diamond Platinum Ring circa 1970s
By Buccellati
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous openwork with filigree craftsmanship on platinum with yellow gold accents! The ring is signed "Buccellati", has hallmarks for 18k gold and platinum.
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Magnificent Buccellati Natural Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
By Buccellati
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Signed M. Buccellati and stamped Italy. Ring size 4 1/4
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Mario Buccellati Sapphire And Diamond Ring
By Buccellati
Located in Firenze, IT
The bicoloured openwork band set with brilliant-cut diamond accents, with a central oval-cut sapphire of approximately 1.5 ct, signed M Buccellati. Height: 15mm Ring size: 7 1/4 Wei...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Buccellati 18k Gold Turquoise Diamond Band Ring
By Buccellati
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Bordered by a yellow gold hand engraved edge. Signed "Buccellati Italy 18k 55167". Ring size 5.5.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Diamond Filigree Band with Cat’s Eye Chrysoberyl Cabochon, Signed “Buccellati”
By Buccellati
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Buccellati’s incredible goldsmith technique is distinct, striking and absolutely beautiful. The present piece is unusual, the classic wide eternity band rendered in 18 karat white an...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Buccellati Diamond Gold Floral Motif Ring
By Buccellati
Located in Firenze, IT
Buccellati, ring size 6½. weight 4.6gr.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mario Buccellati Band Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Estate Signed Jewelry
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Torrance, CA
Vintage Mario Buccellati textured band crafted in 18k yellow gold. The band features fine linear detail, a hallmark of Buccellati jewelry. The ring is in very good condition. We ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Buccellati 18K Tri-Color Gold Braided Eternity Band Ring
By Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
this piece measures 6 mm in height, and it is currently size 5.75 in USA ring size. Signed: Buccellati. Accompanied by an official appraisal document.
Gold
BUCCELLATI chic rose gold, yellow gold & ruby bombe style ring.
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat rose and yellow gold ring, with rubies in a bombe style. Signed Buccellati.
Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Mario Buccellati Diamond Gold Ring, circa 1970s
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Napoli, NA
An iconic signed and hallmarked Mario Buccellati ring crafted in 18k yellow and white gold, featuring the maison’s distinctive hand-engraved textured finish and intricate openwork de...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Buccellati GIA 4.90 Carat Zambian Emerald Cabochon 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Buccellati
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Crafted in 18 karat white and yellow gold, signed Buccellati. Circa 1970s. The ring is a size 6 3/4.
Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Buccellati Vintage 1.00 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Gold Italian Eternity Band Ring
By Buccellati
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Eternity band ring centers a row of round brilliant cut diamonds - set in white gold Weighing in total approximately 1.00 carat with G/H color and VS clarity Flanked by textured ye...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Buccellati Diamond Two-Tone 18 Karat Gold Eternelle Textured Vintage Band Ring
By Buccellati
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a wide yellow gold band with very fine linear rigato texture throughout Featuring six white gold stations atop an engraved lace motif Each centering a round brilliant cu...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Buccellati White Gold and Diamond Band
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
A wide 18 karat white gold and diamond ring. Signed M. Buccellati. Designed as a wide band style ring set with round brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, White Gold
Buccellati 1970's 18 Karat Two-Tone Yellow White Gold Vintage Leaf Ring
By Buccellati
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ring designed as a pattern of yellow gold leaves Dimensional with organically scalloped edges Engraved with Segrinato texture throughout Centering a high polish white gold vein Stamp...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Mario Buccellati ring with 39 carat jade nephrite
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
Signed: M.Buccellati Ring Size: US 4.255, 15.75mm, I Gross weight: 25,9grams We have left the silver shank with the signs it has received in life because we like and appreciate the...
Jade, 18k Gold, Silver
Mario Buccelatti Diamond Band Ring
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Signed M Buccellati Ring size is 7.25
Diamond, 18k Gold
Buccellati Prestigio Band Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Ring 5 Estate Signed Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Estate Buccellati Prestigio textured band crafted in 18k yellow & white gold. The band features hand engraved textured gold detail to the yellow gold portion of the band, a distin...
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Buccellati Diamond, Ruby Gold Ring
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Two-Tone gold ring set with brilliant-cut diamonds and marquise-shaped ruby signed Buccellati.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Wedding Band Signed Mario Buccellati in 18 Karat
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
The ring is signed M. Buccellati Italy 1996. It will fit a size 7 ¼.
18k Gold
Buccellati Star Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Firenze, IT
., on an engraved platinum mount decorated with leaves, signed M. Buccellati PT, ring size 7, maker's case.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Buccellati Vintage Sapphire Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
This stunning openwork filigree Buccellati Cockatil ring is centered with 1 genuine cushion Sapphire weighing approx: 2.80 carats and embellished with 14 genuine Round cut approx: 0...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold
Vintage Buccellati 4.83 Carats Emerald Cabochon 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Ring
By Buccellati
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stamped 750 for 18 karat gold. Signed Buccellati. Circa: 1980s. Ring Size: 7 & sizable.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring by Gianmaria Buccellati, 1960s
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in Zurich, CH
This jewel has been recently professionally cleaned and is in very good condition. Signed Gianmaria Buccellati, circa 1960s Ring size: 56 (EU) / 8 (US) Assay mark 750, Italian gold ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gianmaria Buccellati Band Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Ring Signed Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Estate Gianmaria Buccellati band crafted in 18k yellow & white gold (circa 1990s). The band features hand engraved textured gold detail to the yellow gold portion of the band, a d...
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Buccellati Sterling Silver Zodiac Sign Aries Ring
By Buccellati
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A sterling silver ring depicting the Aries zodiac. The ring is a size 7.25, ring top is 23mm in diameter. The weight of the piece is 10.6 grams. Marked: Buccellati,Gianmaria Sterl...
Sterling Silver
Buccellati Sterling Silver Zodiac Sign Aquarius Large Ring
By Buccellati
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Large sterling silver ring, crafted by Buccellati, depicting Aquarius zodiac sign.
Sterling Silver
Buccellati Diamond Ring
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Signed Mario Buccellati Ring; 18K Gold with Unique Double Diamond borders size 7
Buccellati Scacchi Diamond Gold Ring
By Buccellati
Located in Paris, FR
A diamonds and 18k gold ring. Signed Buccellati.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mario Buccellati Emerald Ring
By Mario Buccellati
Located in New Orleans, LA
Exceptional Signed Mario Buccellati Emerald and Diamond Ring.
Emerald, 18k Gold
BUCCELLATI Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous Cabochon Ruby & 18K Gold Ring Signed by Buccellati; Flanked by Diamonds Mounted in 18K White Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold
Buccellati Navette-Cut Citrine Ruby Two Color Gold Ring
By Buccellati
Located in Greenwich, CT
Cocktail ring, showcasing a large navette-cut Madeira citrine surrounded by six round faceted rubies weighing approximately 0.30 total carats, mounted in an elegantly engraved and te...
Citrine, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Buccellati Diamond Gold Ring
By Buccellati
Located in Principaute De Monaco, MC
Buccellati signed white and yellow ring featuring, oval shape diamond and 6 smaller diamonds.
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Mario Buccellati Diamond Ring
By Mario Buccellati
Located in New Orleans, LA
Signed Mario Buccellati ring with a center diamond.
White Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold
M. Buccellati Diamond Gold Leaf Ring Size 7
By Buccellati
Located in New Orleans, LA
Elegant diamond and 18 K yellow and white gold leaf ring. Signed M. Buccellati. Coming with original box and certificate.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Buccellati Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Gold
By Buccellati
Located in New Orleans, LA
Gorgeous ruby and diamond ring in excellent condition. Signed Buccellati, the ring was handmade in Italy.
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Paco Rabanne Vintage Gold Chain Link Cocktail Dress, Size 4-6
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Never worn Paco Rabanne Gold chain link sleeveless cocktail dress. New with tag. In excellent condition. Fit size 4-6
Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Cluster Necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian natural pearl and diamond necklace, the twelve graduated cluster motifs each centred with natural bouton pearls measuring from 5.6 mm to 9 mm, within a surround of old br...
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$33,800
W 1.5 in L 9.4 in
Chaumet Paris Retro Ruby and Diamond Wide Bracelet with Brooch Clip in 18K Gold
By Chaumet
Located in Dallas, TX
Dazzling Chaumet Paris retro bracelet of jarretière (belt and buckle) design featuring rubies and glittering diamonds set in 18 karat yellow gold. The bracelet incorporates iconic ‘b...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Alfred Dunhill Lucite Reverse Carved Aquarium Fish Bangle
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in London, GB
Alfred Dunhill lucite aquarium bangle, featuring a reverse carved scene with fish swimming among plants and rocks. The beautiful colours are bright and vibrant. Dating to the 1950s a...
Hermes Birkin 25 Shiny Crocodile Porosus white gold with diamonds bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Hermes Birkin 25 Shiny Porosus Crocodile with diamonds and 18K white gold. Bag is in mint pristine condition. Comes with dust bag, box(little broken), Clochette, keys,CITES...
Buccellati Floral Necklace. Sapphire Alternating Pattern Necklace Italian
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Sapphire Sapphire Weight: 0.70 carats total Stone Setting: Sapphire-set blossoms Jewelry Type: Necklace Style: Italian, Floral Design: A long sectioned...
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Gold
White wedding ( or evening) dress CHRISTIAN DIOR by Maria-Grazia Chiuri
By MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI, Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White wedding ( or evening) dress. No fabric composition tag but probably rayon. Invisible zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. Button and buttonhole closure on the cuffs and...
John Galliano for Christian Dior S/S 2009 Silk Halter Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous rich purple silk halter dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It is fitted through the bodice with a stunning intricately detailed ruffle trimmed plunge halter neckli...
$11,635 / set
Impressive Diamond White Gold Brooch
Located in Geneva, CH
Impressive Whirl Diamond and White Gold Brooch. Dimensions: approx. 5.40 centimeters x 4.60 centimeters. Thickness: 1.20 centimeters. Total weight: 34.14 grams. This striking bro...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
$57,225
H 9.85 in W 13.78 in D 5.12 in
Hermès 2011 Barenia Leather Wicker Kelly 35cm Picnic Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Barenia Leather & Wicker Kelly 35cm Picnic Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG068 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 35cm Type: Top Handle Serial Number: [O] Age: 2011 Accompanied By: He...
Mario Buccellati Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow & White Gold
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Roma, RM
An elegant and finely crafted vintage diamond band ring by Mario Buccellati, dating to the 1970s and executed in 18-karat yellow and white gold, embodying the Maison’s unmistakable m...
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Dior by John Galliano limited edition 2005 Peccary leather Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare Dior by John Galliano Limited edition 2005 collection (0008/1000 in the world) Peccary leather Saddle bag and sea green hardware. A true treasure, very good condition it comes w...
Alexander McQueen Black Velvet Embroidered Armadillo Curved Wedge Pumps Size 40
By Alexander McQueen
Located in New York, NY
Alexander McQueen Black Velvet Embroidered Armadillo Curved Wedge Pumps Size 40 Condition is new without original box.
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Cupid Arrow Heart Pendant Beaded Chain Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Cupid Arrow Heart Pendant Beaded Chain Necklace Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Chain: 18" long beaded chain Pendant: 20mm(0.79") wide, large size Weight: 22.20 gr...
18k Gold
Angela Cummings 18K Yellow Gold Sinuous Snake Ring
By Angela Cummings
Located in New York, NY
Scarce 18K yellow gold Angela Cummings snake ring 1986 The snake motif is one of the most loved in jewelry design, symbolizing everlasting love, royalty, wisdom, transformation, reb...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,243
Size: FR 34 - IT 38 - UK 6 - US 2
Alexander McQueen metallic tweed high collar skirt suit, fw 2004
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Alexander McQueen metallic tweed skirt suit. Structured jacket with high turn-over collar, front zip fastening, silk lining and Chanel style chain on the hem. Sold with matching knee...
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.