Unavailable|$1,073
Simon G Bezel FIligree Engagement Mounting
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Created for Zeghani by couture bridal designer Simon G. Center Diamond NOT Included.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$930
Simon G Bezel FIligree Engagement Mounting.
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Created for Zeghani by couture bridal designer Simon G. Center Diamond NOT Included.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$978
Simon G Split Shank Engagement Mounting
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
This wonderful halo engagement mounting is part of the Delicate Diva collection, designed for Zeghani by couture bridal jewelry designer Simon G. Ring contains 0.21 ctw of white diam...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$978
Simon G Split Shank Engagement Mounting
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
This wonderful halo engagement mounting is part of the Delicate Diva collection, designed for Zeghani by couture bridal jewelry designer Simon G. Ring contains 0.21 ctw of white diam...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$1,073
Simon G White Gold Engagement Mounting
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
This intricate 14k white gold engagement mounting is part of the Vintage Vixen Collection from Zeghani by couture bridal designer Simon G. It features engraved etching and uses 0.46c...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$938
Simon G Engraved White Gold Engagement Mounting
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
It is part of the Vintage Vixen Collection from Zeghani by couture bridal designer Simon G. Center Diamond NOT Included
Diamond, White Gold
Unavailable|$1,208
Simon G Bezel White Gold Engagement Mounting
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
This wonderful Vintage Vixen collection engagement mounting setting is crafted from 14k white gold and features a graduated floated bezel design set with .29 ctw of round white diamo...
Diamond, White Gold
Unavailable|$668
Simon G Filigree White Gold Engagement Mounting
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
This lovely diamond engagement mounting with lush floral attributes displays 0.04ctw of white diamonds set in 14k white gold. It is one of the signature pieces of the beautiful Natur...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$931
Simon G Art Deco White Gold Engagement Mounting
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
This lovely Vintage Vixen collection engagement mounting has a low profile as the ring rises to meet the center stone in a swirled design.Created for Zeghani by couture bridal design...
Diamond, White Gold
Unavailable|$1,248
Simon G Split Shank White Gold Engagement Mounting
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
This distinctive Refined Rebel collection engagement mounting is created for Zeghani by couture bridal jewelry designer Simon G. Ring is made from 14k white gold with 0.34 ctw of whi...
Diamond, White Gold
Unavailable|$1,788
Simon G White and Rose Gold Engagement Mounting
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
This mounting is set with .29 ctw of white diamonds and .28 ctw of marquise diamonds. This ring is part of the Zeghani Collection by couture bridal designer Simon G.
Diamond, Rose Gold
Unavailable|$1,316
Simon G Engagement Mount and Wedding Band Set
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
This bold 14k white gold design features a wedding band which loops around the engagement setting, and together they contain 0.39 ctw of round white diamonds, G color, VS2 clarity. C...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$1,140
Simon G Engagement Mount and Wedding Band Set
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
This modern 14k white gold wedding set is a wonderful addition to the Refined Rebel collection. The wedding band adds an unexpected swirl around the classic engagement mounting, and ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Simon G Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Simon G Jewelry
Located in Webster, NY
Platinum Simon G engagement ring features a GIA certified 1.11CT Square Emerald Cut Diamond with beautiful E color and VS1 clarity.
Diamond, Platinum
Sold|$4,320
Simon G Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Simon G Jewelry
Located in Webster, NY
Designer Simon G engagement ring features an IGI certified 1.25CT Cushion Cut Diamond in the center with H color, SI2 clarity.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Sold|$18,500
Simon G. Diamond Pave Gold Dome Ring
By Simon G Jewelry
Located in Southampton, PA
A seamless, jaunty feast for the eye with 18K gold body expanding upwards and outwards to host a stunning number of multi-sized diamonds totaling 9.48 carats in weight. Ring Size:...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Simon G 1.60 Carat Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring
By Simon G Jewelry
Located in Webster, NY
Designer Simon G 1.60CT Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Crafted in Platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Simon G Diamond Engagement Ring in 18k White Gold
By Simon G Jewelry
Located in Webster, NY
Beautiful Oval diamond set in a classic pavé set diamond engagement ring made by Simon G in 18k white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Simon G Diamond Engagement Ring in 18k Rose Gold
By Simon G Jewelry
Located in Webster, NY
GIA Certified 1.16CTW Diamond Simon G setting made in 18k Rose Gold. Center Diamond Carat Weight: 1.01CT Center Diamond Cut: Oval Brilliant Center Diamond Color: H Center Diamond C...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Simon G. 18 Karat White and Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By Simon G Jewelry
Located in Southampton, PA
An exquisite bridal set from celebrated Simon G. consisting of tastefully designed wedding band and a mounting ring, made of topnotch 18K white gold combined with 18K yellow gold, an...
Diamond, Gold
Simon G. 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring Mounting
By Simon G Jewelry
Located in Southampton, PA
A magnificent semi-mount ring from Simon G. made of exquisite 18K white gold, with its top decorated with white brilliant-cut diamonds weighing 0.56ct.
Diamond, White Gold
Simon G. Platinum Cushion Natural Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring
By Simon G Jewelry
Located in Baltimore, MD
Simon G. Platinum EGL Certified 1.00 Carat J VS1 Cushion Natural Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring Metal: Platinum Weight: 6.04 grams Diamond: EGL Certified 1.00 Carat Cushion J V...
Diamond, Platinum
Simon G. 14K White Gold 2.33ct Diamond Ring SG04-071125
By Simon G Jewelry
Located in Southampton, PA
Bezel-set round diamonds and rich marquise-cut blue gemstones accent either side of the band, offering a touch of drama and character.This Simon G. 14K White Gold 2.33 ct Diamond Rin...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
3.90 Carat Watermelon Tourmaline and Diamond Ring, Signed Simon G
By Simon G Jewelry
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A lovely contemporary creation, conceived with vintage design elements, compliments of Simon G jewelry. Rendered in 18k white and rose gold and set in the center with a 3.90 carat wa...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Simon G. 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring Mounting 21685557W
By Simon G Jewelry
Located in Southampton, PA
Luxurious and tasteful, this gorgeous semi-mount ring by Simon G. is splendidly crafted from exemplary 18K white gold, and embellished with shimmering white diamonds.
Diamond, White Gold
Simon G Custom Platinum Engagement Ring, 3.02 Carat Square Modified Diamond
By Simon G Jewelry
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This Simon G. custom engagement ring is constructed in platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Simon G 18 Karat White Gold Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring
By Simon G Jewelry
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Simon G Material: 18k white gold Center Diamond: 1 round brilliant cut = 1.00ct Color: G Clarity: VS2 GIA: 2266871120 Diamond: 68 round brilliant cut = .59cttw Color: G ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Simon G. DR380 18K Yellow Gold Bee Wrap Ring with Round Diamonds
By Simon G Jewelry
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Simon G. DR380 18K yellow gold Bee wrap around ring with approximately 24 round diamonds totaling approximately 0.22 carats.
Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Simon G 0.90 Carat GIA Certified Radiant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Simon G Jewelry
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 18k Rose gold and white gold Center Diamond Details: GIA certified 0.90 carat radiant cut diamond, F in color, VVS1 in clarity GIA# 3215345774 Accent Diamond Details: Appro...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Simon G GIA Certified 1.01 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Simon G Jewelry
Located in Webster, NY
This stunning engagement ring is from Designer Simon G’s Vintage Explorer Collection and features a beautiful GIA Certified 1.01CT Round Brilliant Cut Diamond.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Simon G. Women's 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring SM8-051931
By Simon G Jewelry
Located in Southampton, PA
A breathtaking manifestation of love, this 18K white gold and diamond ring by Simon G is a stunning representation of undying love.
Diamond, White Gold
Estate Simon G. Emerald and White Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
By Simon G Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 1.93 ct. emerald emerald cut with 0.60 ct. good quality white diamond rounds. Handmade in 18k white gold by Simon G.
White Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Simon G 18 Karat White Gold Thin Diamond Band
By Simon G Jewelry
Located in McLeansville, NC
An 18 karat white gold thin diamond band designed by Simon G. This stackable band features pavé set full cut round diamonds weighing approximately .21 total carats with milgrain edgi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Simon G. 18 Karat White Gold Semi Mount Ring, Diamond Weight .51 Pts
By Simon G Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an 18k white gold semi mount ring, by Simon G. It has 128 pieces of small brilliant round diamonds, approximately 0.51 carat total weight, G in color, and VS2 in clarity.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Simon G 18K White Gold Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring EGL Certified 1.40ctw
By Simon G Jewelry
Located in Newport Beach, CA
We are pleased to offer this Simon G 18K White Gold & Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring (Style Number MR1693).
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Simon G Mosaic Colored Diamond Pink and White Gold Ring Sz. 6-1/2
By Simon G Jewelry
Located in Dallas, TX
This Simon G Mosaic ring features emerald, trapeze, and full-cut diamonds weighing a total of 1.80 carats, enhanced by 0.13 ctw. full-cut pink diamonds; set in 18k pink and white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
Simon G. LR1174 Pavé Set Round 1.97 Ct Diamond Multirow Ring in 18K White Gold
By Simon G Jewelry
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Simon G. LR1174 18K white gold ring with 58 round natural pavé set natural diamonds 1.97 carats total.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Queen Bee Wrap Ring by Simon G. - DR380
By Simon G Jewelry
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
18K yellow gold queen bee wrap around ring by Simon G. The ring is made of 18K yellow gold and furnished with 24 round diamonds 0.22 carat and 2 round emeralds 0.02 carat
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Simon G LP2061 3.56 Ct. Mosaic Diamond Ring Pink in 18k White and Rose Gold
By Simon G Jewelry
Located in Carmel, IN
This model is a signature style by Simon G known as the Mosaic Diamond Engagement Ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Simon G. MR2459 Double Halo Oval Engagement Ring - GIA Certified
By Simon G Jewelry
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Simon G. 18K white gold double halo cushion shaped engagement ring with 72 round diamonds 0.47 carat: G/H color, VS2/SI1 clarity.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Simon G 18 Karat Tri Tone Diamond, Pink Diamond, and Yellow Diamond Cigar Band
By Simon G Jewelry
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Simon G Material: 18k Tri-Tone Diamonds: 90 round brilliant cuts = .44cttw Color: G Clarity: VS Diamonds: 15 round brilliant cuts = 0.11cttw Color: Fancy Pink Clarity: VS ...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Simon G. 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Simon G. Material: 18k white gold Center Diamond: round brilliant cut = 2.05ct EGL Cert#VS65186702D Color: H Clarity: SI2 Diamonds: 160 round brilliant cut = .80cttw Color...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.97 Carat Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Simon G Jewelry
Located in Webster, NY
This GIA Certified Round Brilliant Cut Diamond is set in an elegant Simon G, 18k white gold halo style diamond ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Sold|$3,300
Diamond Contemporary Buckle Ring
By Simon G Jewelry
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Queen Victoria was a tremendous fan of buckle motif jewelry. This is the contemporary evolution of this classical theme, compliments of Gucci. Rendered in 18k white gold and studded ...
18k Gold
Simon G 1.36ct Pink Diamond Caviar Collection Band Ring Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Metal & Hallmark: Solid 18 karat rose & white gold. The ring is hallmarked "18k" and "Simon G"
White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
SIMON G. Cocktail Ring In Solid 18Kt White Gold With 1.85 Ctw In VS Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Diamonds cocktail ring designed by Simon G. This is a gorgeous contemporary cocktail ring, created by the American jewelry designer Simon G.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
1.01 Carat Enhanced Green Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Simon G Engagement Set
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 18k white gold Center Stone: 1.01 carat enhanced green oval cut diamond Clarity: SI1 Diamonds: 78 round brilliant cut = 0.88 carat weight Color: G C...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sold|$10,000
Simon G Cushion Brilliant Cut diamond ring
By Simon G Jewelry
Located in Chicago, IL
The ring bears the stamp "0.33 355061" along with the "Simon G." hallmark, albeit faint due to prior resizing.
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Simon G Sapphire Diamond Gold engagement Ring
By Simon G Jewelry
Located in Stamford, CT
Simon G 18k white gold invisible set Sapphire diamond ring. 4 square blue Sapphires, approx. total weight .52cts 24 round diamonds, approx. total weight .20cts, F – G, VS 18k wh...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Simon G Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring in Platinum
By Simon G Jewelry
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 2000, platinum, Simon G, American. This highly detailed diamond engagement ring is visual joy.
White Diamond, Platinum
10.90 Carat Blue Zircon and Diamond Ring, Signed Simon G
By Simon G Jewelry
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A charming contemporary creation, inspired by vintage design, compliments of Simon G jewelry. Rendered in 18k white gold and set in the center with a 10.90 carat blue zircon, the mou...
Diamond, Zircon, 18k Gold, White Gold
Simon G. 0.35ctw Baguette Diamond & 0.32ctw Round Diamond Art Deco Fashion Ring
By Simon G Jewelry
Located in Houston, TX
This vintage style fashion ring from Simon G features 0.35 carat total weight in baguette diamonds and 0.32 carat total weight in round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18 karat white g...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Simon G. Green Tsavorite, Pink Sapphire, Pink Spinel & Diamond Fashion Ring
By Simon G Jewelry
Located in Houston, TX
This beautiful and unique ring from Simon G features 0.13ctw of round brilliant cut white diamonds, one 0.30ct green tsavorite, one 0.28ct pink sapphire, and 0.20 carat of pink spin...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Spinel, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Simon G. Cushion Diamond Pave Ring 1.45 CTS in 18 Karat White Gold
By Simon G Jewelry
Located in San Diego, CA
SIMON G. Style: Pave Diamond Engagement Ring Serial Number: 462260 Metal: 18KT White Gold Certificate: IGI #GGT1259401 Size: 5.75 - Sizable Total Carat Weight: 1.45 TCW Diamon...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Simon G. MR2627 Pink & White Diamond Ring with Multi Row Shank in 18K Gold
By Simon G Jewelry
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Simon G. MR2627 18K white and rose gold ring from the "Mosaic" collection.
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Sold|$3,080
Simon G Floral Diamond Gold Halo Ring
By Simon G Jewelry
Located in Columbia, MO
The ring was created by the California designer Simon G.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Simon G White Gold Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Simon G Jewelry
Located in Gainesville, FL
The diamond is beautifully displayed in a vintage-inspired Simon G 18k white gold with rose gold accent halo engagement ring setting from the Passion Collection.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White 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.