18K White Gold Art Deco .46ct Emerald Ring Size 5
Located in Big Bend, WI
There is hand engraved design on the sides and the design is very crisp, in great condition. The ring fits a size 5 finger and weighs 1.41dwt. It dates from the 1920's with a new hea...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.5ctw Diamond and Emerald Halo Ring, 18k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 5
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: emerald, 1 emerald cut 7 x 5 mm approximately 1 total carat diamond, 12 round brilliant cut 2.2 mm approximately .50 total carats GH color/ SI1-I1 clarity Ring Size 5 Rise ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.65ct Emerald Pear Solitaire Ring 14k White Gold Size 5 Engagement
Located in McLeansville, NC
Metal: 14k White Gold Weight: 2.6 Grams Stamps: 14k Face Height: 8.5 mm Rise Above Finger: 6.6 mm Band / Shank Width: 2.1 mm This ring is a size 5, but it can be resized down 1 si...
Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14k Aquamarine Cocktail Ring Emerald Cut Solid Yellow Gold US Size 5
Located in Greer, SC
The stone measures 19.8mm by 16mm, with the setting it is raised 13.5mm above the finger and the band measures 2mm at its smallest points. This ring currently best fits a US size 5 f...
Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Emerald Ring, Circa 1920s, 5 Stones, Size 8
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Elegant and full of vintage charm, this Art Deco 14 karat yellow gold emerald ring captures the romance of a bygone era. The design showcases five vibrant round emeralds, prong-set i...
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Citrine Ring Size 5 #22647
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18 Karat Yellow Gold Citrine Ring Size 5- A striking statement piece, this ring showcases a stunning emerald cut citrine (14 mm x 11 mm) set in a sleek 18K yellow gold setting The p...
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.5 Ct Emerald Cut Treated Ruby & 0.15 ct Diamond Ring 14 Kt White Gold Size 5
Located in New York, NY
2.5 Ct Emerald Cut Treated Ruby & 0.15 ct Diamond Ring 14 Kt White Gold Size 5 Introducing a truly stunning piece, behold the 2.5 Carat Emerald cut Treated Ruby & 0.15 ct Diamond Rin...
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Retro 14K Yellow Gold Diamond and Emerald Eternity Band - Size 5 1/2
Located in Great Neck, NY
Item #R2549 Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Weight: 2.7 Grams Size: 5 1/2 Diamonds: Approximately .50 cts Color: H Clarity: VS2 Emeralds: Approximately .25 Measurements: Top of the ri...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 1930 Platinum Cocktail Ring with Emerald and Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
Period: 1930's Style: Art Deco Metal: Platinum Natural Stone: Diamonds & Emeralds Ring size: 5 (sizable). Ring width: 0.60 inches Stamped: No stamp, tested for Platinum Total weight:...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Exquisite David Webb Emerald and Diamond Gold Platinum Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite David Webb Emerald and Diamond Gold Platinum Ring Details: Approx. 25-28 carats of emerald, Ring size 5 and a half, Weight 23.1 grams.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Hallmarked Platinum & 18kt Gold Ring with Colombian Emeralds and VVS Old
Located in Aventura, FL
Period: Antique Metal: Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Stones: Natural Diamonds & Natural Colombian Emeralds Ring Size: 5 (sizable) Ring Width: 0.40 inches (10.2 mm) Stamped: Maker’s mark...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.55 Carat Round Cut Emerald Full Band Ring US Size 8
By Damati
Located in New York, NY
Band Ring Size US 8 Gold Purity: 18 Kt Gold Type: Yellow Gold Gold Weight: 10.5 Grams Stone Name: Emerald Emerald Weight: 0.55 Ct Ring Size: US 5 Item Style: Emerald Band Ring ...
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Designer Signed "Haridra- Ny" Emerald and Diamonds 18k White Gold Ring
Located in Surfside, FL
Micro pave diamonds total approx. weight 0.50 carat, all white and eye clean. Size 5 1/4.This Diamond/Emerald ring is currently size 5.25 and some items can be sized up or down, ple...
White Gold, Yellow Gold
0.39ctw Emerald Cut Emerald Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 5
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Emerald - Carats - 0.30ct Cut - Emerald Color - Green Treatment - Oiling - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.09ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - G...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Emerald & Diamond Ring Size 5 #16335
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring Size 5 This elegant band features three round brilliant cut diamonds and four round emeralds set in classic 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gurhan Skittle Emerald Engagement Ring, 21k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 5, Dainty
By Gurhan
Located in McLeansville, NC
Featuring a vibrant emerald center stone, this size 5 ring showcases a dainty design perfect for those who appreciate minimalist yet timeless beauty.
Emerald, Yellow Gold
Kieselstein-Cord Emerald 18K Yellow Gold Alligator Ring Size 5
By KIESELSTEIN-CORD
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Condition - Good, some light surface scratches Dimensions: 0.75" Wide Size - 5 Weight: 13 g Hallmarks: Kieselstein Cord, 1988, 750, maker's mark All our measurements are approximate.
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.18ctw Emerald Cut Diamond Solitaire Bypass Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 5
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamond - Carats - 0.18ct Cut - Emerald Color - H - I Clarity - VS2 Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 3.6 Grams Stamps: 14k Face Height: 13.7 mm Rise...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Black Opal and Emerald Ring Size 5 #20697
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Black Opal and Emerald Ring Size 5 JAGi Certified- This elegant ring features one triangle cabochon cut black opal (7.1 mm x 8.7 mm) and one round cut natural e...
Emerald, Black Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
5 Ct Emerald Bead & 2.5 Ct Sapphire Beads & Diamond Ring in 18 Kt Gold Size 5
Located in New York, NY
Presenting a timeless beauty, the 5 Ct Emerald Bead & 2.5 Ct Sapphire Beads & Diamond Ring in 18 Kt Yellow Gold, Size 5, is a classic piece that exudes elegance.
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
1940s Emerald and 1.26 carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Size J1/2 US 5
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Emerald Quality Colour Green Cut Calibre Content 0.60 carat Diamond Quality Diamond One Colour H Clarity VVS2 Cut Old European round Content 0.55 carat Dimensions 5.20mm x 5.17mm ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold 5 Stone Aquamarine Band Ring Size 7.25 #19457
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Aquamarine Band Ring Size 7.25 JAGi Certified- This stunning band features five emerald cut aquamarine stones set in classic 14K yellow gold. Width: 7 mm. S...
Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Oscar Heyman 5 Carats Diamond Eternity Band Size 5 3/4
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This signed Oscar Heyman eternity band is expertly crafted for a lifetime of sparkle. The silky platinum band is set with 20 Emerald cut diamonds totaling 5.15 carats total, each han...
Diamond, Platinum
14K White Gold Sapphire Eternity Band Size 5
Located in Montgomery, AL
We are loving this dainty vintage sapphire eternity band! Perfect to wear alone, as a wedding band, or add to a stack. Band Details Material: 14K White Gold Width: 2.4mm Weight: 1.2...
Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Le Vian 14 Karat Rose Gold Brown Quartz and Diamond Ring Size 5 #21524
By Le Vian
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Le Vian 14 Karat Rose Gold Brown Quartz and Diamond Ring Size 5- Make a bold statement with this Le Vian ring featuring a rich, emerald-cut brown quartz gemstone (11 mm x 8 mm) at i...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Le Vian 14 Karat Rose Gold Brown Quartz and Diamond Ring Size 5 #21524
By Le Vian
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Le Vian 14 Karat Rose Gold Brown Quartz and Diamond Ring Size 5- Make a bold statement with this Le Vian ring featuring a rich, emerald-cut brown quartz gemstone (11 mm x 8 mm) at i...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
18K White Gold Ruby Eternity Band Size 5
Located in Montgomery, AL
The rubies on this band are vibrant!! Bands Details Material: 18K White Gold Width: 4mm Weight: 4.2 Grams Finger Size: 5 Unfortunately this band can not be sized Item: 768TMV8-AN
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 50 Carat Emerald Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A spectacular hand made art deco platinum mounting featuring a 50 carat cabochon emerald. Ring size 5 and can be re-sized.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
3.96 Ct Colombian Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Ring size 5 (16 mm) resizable
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Platinum
3 Carat Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald & 1.1 Ct Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Extra Fine Colombian Emerald Ring . Size 5 3 Carat Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald & 1.1 Ct Diamond Ring In 18K White Gold Extreme Fine quality of the Colombian Emerald 3 Carat exact...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
David Yurman Sterling Silver 14K Yellow Gold Citrine Emerald Ring
By David Yurman
Located in Washington Depot, CT
David Yurman Sterling Silver and 14 Karat Yellow Gold Citrine and Emerald Ring Size 5- This lovely ring by David Yurman features on citrine stone (5 mm) and two cabochon emeralds (3...
Citrine, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 18k Gold Colombian Emerald Band
Located in Cape May, NJ
Vintage 18K Gold and 1/2 carat inlaid emerald ring band .5 Total Carat Weight of Genuine Colombian Emeralds Ring Size 5 - 5.25 The piece weighs a total of 4.6 grams
Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Emerald-Cut Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring Size 5
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Transport yourself to an era of glamour with this Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Emerald-Cut Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring. Delicately sized at 5, this exquisite piece showcases a mesmerizing ...
Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum Square Cut Emerald Eternity Band - Size 5 1/2
Located in Great Neck, NY
Item #R2208 Metal: Platinum Weight: 2 Grams Size: 5 1/2 Emeralds: Approximately 1 cts Measurements: Top of the ring measures 2.3 mm wide and band measures 2.3 mm wide.
Emerald, Platinum
Emerald and Diamond Three-Stone Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Emerald And Diamond Three Stone Ring 14 Karat White Gold Size 5 Oval Shape Emerald Ring There are three Oval shape emerald stones with tiny diamonds in between Emeralds are ve...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold 6mm x 8mm Emerald Shape Emerald Diamond Ring Size 5 1/2
Located in Las Vegas, NV
18k Yellow Gold approx. 6mm x 8mm Emerald Shape Emerald and 8 side Baguette Diamonds Ring Size 5 1/2 Emerald approx 1.75 ct This stunning 18k yellow gold ring boasts a beautiful eme...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Antique 18 Karat Gold and Emerald Ring, 1930s
Located in Bologna, IT
It is modelled in 18K solid gold throughout. MATERIALS 18K gold, emerald RING SIZE 5 US (resizable) WEIGHT 7 g
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Italian Ring with Rubies, Sapphires, and Emeralds
Located in New York, NY
18K Gold Italian Ring with Rubies, Sapphires, and Emeralds. Ring Size 5.
Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, 18k Gold
Elegant Emerald Ring in 18k with over 1.50 Carats in Oval-Cut Diamonds in Yellow
Located in Surfside, FL
Size 5. This Emerald ring is currently size 5 and some items can be sized up or down, please ask!
Yellow Gold
Round and Princess Cut Diamond Band in 18k White Gold
Located in Surfside, FL
Size 5. This Emerald ring is currently size 5 and some items can be sized up or down, please ask!
White Gold
Ring with deep green oval cut emerald apprrox 0.75 carat emerald
Located in Surfside, FL
Width tapers 8mm - 3mm.Size 5,This Diamond/Emerald ring is currently size 5 and some items can be sized up or down, please ask!
Yellow Gold
Art Deco Diamond 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This is an art deco cluster ring modelled in 18 carat gold and stones set in platinum. The diamond total of this ring is approx 75pts. Ring Size: U or 10 Panel Diameter: 9mm Height ...
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings 1.55 Carats 18K White Gold 14-15 MM
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold drop earrings featuring two South Sea Pearls measuring 14-15 mm flanked with numerous diamonds weighing 1.55 carats. Comes in Rose Gold
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pink Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring In 18K White Gold.
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
Pink Sapphire and diamond engagement ring beautifully handcrafted in 18k white and yellow gold. The details are as follows : Total diamond weight : 1.04 carat ( G color and VS cl...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, White Gold
Gents David Yurman Cable Cuff Bracelet 18 Karat Yellow Gold 7 MM 23.1 Grams
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
From the Cable Cuff Bangle, this David Yurman is crafted in 18 karat yellow gold weighing 23.1 grams, 7 mm.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3 Carats Green sapphire and diamond cluster ring circa 1900 - 1910
Located in Uccle, BE
Sapphire cluster ring circa 1910. Bicolor 18 Karat white gold on top and yellow gold for the body of the ring. The ring is set with a Ceylon green sapphire of approximately 3 Cara...
Diamond, Green Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Hermes Vintage Crocodile Miel Constance
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermes classic and beautiful vintage crocodile miel constance bag. Pre stamp production. Crocodile leather is in excellent condition, metal front H has minor scuffs. Shoulder drop 8....
$656Sale Price / item|20% Off
Dainty Heart Cut Ruby Unisex Ring in 18k Solid Yellow Gold, Signet Ring for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Dainty Heart Cut Ruby Unisex Ring, Signet Ring for Her in 18K Gold featuring natural ruby of 0.25 carats. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with every style, every occasion or any o...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,440Sale Price / item|20% Off
Art Deco Emerald Diamond Halo Wedding Ring in 18k Solid Yellow Gold for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Emerald Diamond Halo Wedding Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 0.98 carats and diamonds of 0.25 carats. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with every style. Emer...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Augustine Jewels Sky Blue Topaz and Cream Enamel Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
From our Aurora Collection, this stunning Sky Blue Topaz and White Enamel Ring takes inspiration from sensational Bright Blue lights that can often be spotted in the skies above Scan...
Blue Topaz, Topaz, Sterling Silver, Enamel, Vermeil, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Edwardian Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Four-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Set in this glossy 18ct gold ring are four rubies totalling 80pts and six rose cut diamonds. The stones are set flush within the decorative scroll setting. Ring Size: O 1/2 or 7 1/...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
$1,840Sale Price|58% Off
CELINE black & olive CALF HAIR MINI LUGGAGE Tote Shoulder Bag
By Celine
Located in Zürich, CH
Céline 'Mini Luaggabe' tote in olive calf hair with black calf hair gussets and black leather details. Zipper pocket on the front. Closes with a zipper on top. Lined in black leather...
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum, Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond Target Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire Bombe Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Circa 1910 Step back into the elegance of the Edwardian era with this stunning bombe/domed oval-shaped ring, designed to provide e...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Hermes Limited Edition Bolide Barenia Picnic Osier (Wicker) Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare to find Limited Edition Hermes Picnic Bolide. Light weight wicker and with the warmth of Barenia leather. The ultimate chic bag for any summer day - dress h...
$660,000Sale Price|20% Off
Bulgari Twin Ring 5.79ct Emerald and 7.25ct Diamond 18k Gold and Platinum
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This chic BULGARI cocktail ring features an exceptional 5.79 carat AGL certified Colombian emerald and a GIA certified 7.25 carat square emerlad-cut diamond of E color and VS1 clarit...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
$630Sale Price|55% Off
18K Gold 0.29ct Squared Ruby & 0.20ct Diamond Contemporary Band Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Dainty and easy to wear with other rings- decorated with a petite yet precious ruby from Thailand of vivid red color. PRICE NOT INCLUDING CUSTOMS DUTIES AND IMPORT TAX We welcome re...
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
$23,210
Hermes Kelly 32 Toile Rouge
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
This Hermès Kelly 32 Sellier is an old time favourite. Meticulously made entirely by hand from natural Toile it is lined with evenly-grained Courchevel leather. The piece opens to re...
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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