14K White Gold 1 Carat Total Diamond Cluster Ring Size 8
Located in Santa Monica, CA
14K White Gold 1 Carat Total Diamond Cluster Ring Size 8 Size 8 7.3 gram 1 carat diamonds 14K gold, marked and tested
Diamond, White Gold
18K White Gold Diamond Halo Ring with 0.42ct Emerald Center, Size 8
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Diamond and Emerald ring. 8.64 grams, size 8 - can be resized, featuring 1.38 carats of diamonds arranged in a layered halo design surrounding a vivid 0.42 carat emera...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Bezel-Set Diamond Eternity Band Ring Size 8 #25639
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K White Gold Bezel-Set Diamond Eternity Band Ring Size 8 This elegant eternity band features 20 round brilliant cut diamonds bezel-set in classic 14K white gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18k Yellow Gold Ring W/10.28 Carat Emerald and Diamonds - Size 8
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful 18k Yellow Gold Ring With a Stunning Emerald and Diamonds. Size 8.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Gold and Sterling Silver Lapis Lazuli Ring, Size 8
Located in Webster, SD
Size: 8 Marks: OA, 14K, 925 Condition: Excellent
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Eight Round Blue Sapphire Band Ring Size 8
Located in Heemstede, NL
A versatile vintage piece that fits effortlessly into both everyday and more dressed-up looks. Material: 14K yellow gold Gemstones: 8 dark sapphires Color: dark blue Cut: Round Weig...
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Rose Gold Round Natural Diamond Eternity Band Ring 2.50CT Size 8
Located in Miami, FL
Specifications: Metal: 14k Rose Gold Diamond Weight: 2.5CT Diamond Cut: Round Setting: Eternity Band Ring Size: 8 Total Weight: 4.45g Dimensions: 0.94in (L) x 0.12in (W) x 0.1in (H) ...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Solid 18k Yellow Gold Curved Band Ring by Designer Ferrucci, Size 8
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
Solid 18k gold curved, organic ring, round profile for maximum comfort fit, bold and modern design Size 8, complimentary sizing upon order before shipping.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Wedding Anniversary Band Ring Size 8 #24995
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Wedding Anniversary Band Ring Size 8 This sparkling band features 10 round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 14K white gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Tanzanite and Diamond Halo Ring Size 8 Certified #25004
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K White Gold Tanzanite and Diamond Halo Ring Size 8 JAGi Certified- This stunning 14K white gold ring features one cushion cut tanzanite gemstone surrounded by a halo of 44 round ...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
David Yurman Black Onyx Intaglio Octagon 18k Yellow Gold Ring Size 8
By David Yurman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: David Yurman Style: Black Onyx Intaglio Octagon Ring Material: 18k yellow gold Hallmarks: DY 750 Gemstones: Natural black onyx with intaglio carving Design: Octagonal sta...
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold and Diamond Wide Floral Band Ring Size 8 #24887
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K White Gold and Diamond Wide Floral Band Ring Size 8 This beautifully detailed 14K white gold band features shimmering round brilliant cut diamonds set in a lovely openwork flora...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14k Gold Plated Silver Pink Ruby Heart Signet Ring, US Size 8
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Her jewelry, accessories, and celebrated repurposed vintage jackets are all made by artisanal methods, often incorporating ancient symbols, and she treats jewelry as modern talismans...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel
14K Yellow Gold East West Tanzanite Diamond Halo Ring Size 8 #21197
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Tanzanite and Diamond Halo Ring Size 8 JAGi Certified- This stunning 14K yellow gold ring features one oval tanzanite stone that is set horizontally across the band,...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K 750 White Gold Natural F-G Diamond Color Ring Size 8
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Natural Diamond Ring Metal Type: 18K White Gold Total Item Weight: 23.35 Grams Ring Size: 8 (Sizeable) 1: Natural Diamond Weight: 6.45 Ct.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
10K Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring Size 8 JAGi Certified #22663
Located in Washington Depot, CT
10 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring Size 8 JAGi Certified- This stunning ring features a vivid oval cut emerald surrounded by eight baguette diamonds and ten round brillia...
Diamond, Emerald, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Spark 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Eternity Band Ring Size 8 #22394
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Spark 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Eternity Band Ring Size 8 This delicate eternity band features a continuous circle of 41 shimmering round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18K white g...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Spark 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Eternity Band Ring Size 8 #22395
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Spark 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Eternity Band Ring Size 8 This delicate eternity band features a continuous circle of 41 shimmering round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18K white g...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Heart-Shaped Diamond Engagement Ring Size 8 #21439
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Heart-Shaped Diamond Engagement Ring Size 8 Celebrate love with this breathtaking heart-shaped diamond* engagement ring.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Boulder Opal Ring by Jennifer Kalled, Triple Gold Band, Size 8, USA
By Jennifer Kalled
Located in Wolfeboro, NH
Size 8
Opal, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
Faye Kim 18K Gold Bezel Set Colombian Emerald Dome Ring, Size 8
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Emerald .98 cts Size 8, can be resized Handmade in the USA
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
10K Yellow Gold Retro Rhodolite Garnet Ring, Five Oval Stones, Size 8
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Stamped on the inside of the band is 3CBS10K. The ring size is 8. The ring has a total weight of 1.8 grams.
Garnet, Rhodolite, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Ruben Viramontes 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Beagle Ring Size 8 #20778
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Ruben Viramontes 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Beagle Ring Size 8 This 18K yellow gold ring by Disney artist Ruben Viramontes is a whimsical yet luxurious tribute to the beloved beagle.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Wedding Band Ring Size 8 #15211
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Wedding Band Ring Size 8- This sparkling band features seven round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 14K white gold.
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 9k Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Polished Wide Soliatire Ring Size 8
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Lapis Lazuli - Oval Cabochon - Multi Prong Set - Deep Blue Color w/ Gold Flecks - 13.58 x 11.20mm (approx.) Material: 9k Yellow Gold Weight: 6.14 Gram...
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Two-Tone Gold Diamond Bypass Ring, Late 20th Century, Size 8
Located in Sewickley, PA
Adjustable up to a size 8.
Diamond, 14k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Wide Band Ring Size 8 #17618
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Wide Band Ring Size 8 This sparkling band features 89 round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Channel Set Ruby Eternity Band 18k White Gold Ring Size 8 3/4
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Metal: 18K white gold acid tests Size: 8 3/4, Band width 3.20 mm or .12" Condition: Pre-owned, with surface wear consistent with age and use.
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Andrew Clunn 18 Karat Yellow Gold Hinged Band Rings 17.7 Grams Size 8
By Andrew Clunn
Located in New York, NY
The ring is available in size 8, weighing 17.7 grams, offering a substantial yet comfortable wear.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 10K Yellow Orange Sapphire Ring Size 8
Located in Webster, SD
The face of this ring measures 1/2 of an inch north to south. Size: 8 Marks: 10K Condition: Excellent
Sapphire, Topaz, 10k Gold
New 22ct Aquamarine Octagon Cut Ring in 14K Yellow Gold, Size 8
Located in Oslo, 03
This is truly a one of a kind piece and is only available in a size 8
Aquamarine, Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. T Wide 18K White Gold Diamond Band Ring, 5.5mm, Size 8
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Collection: Tiffany T, Wide Metal: 18K White Gold (Au750) Hallmarks: © Tiffany & Co., AU750, ITALY Size: 8.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Contemporary 14k Yellow Gold and Green Jade Two-Part Ring, Size 8
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Measuring 7mm in width and 2.4mm in thickness, this size 8 ring offers a comfortable yet striking fit.
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
14 Karat White Gold Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring Size 8 #17168
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Diamond color: I-J Diamond clarity: SI1-SI2 Ring Size: 8 Weight: 9.8 gr./ 6.3 dwt. Stamped: 14K JAGi Certificate included.
Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Rachel Koen 1.25Cttw Diamond Engagement Ring Set 14K White Gold Size 8
Located in New York, NY
Diamond color: J and clarity: SI. Ring size: 8. Band width: 2.9mm. Total weight: 5.19 grams.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Natural Opal Diamond Halo Estate Ring Jewelry 0.50CTW Size 8
Located in Dallas, TX
14K White Gold Natural Opal Diamond Halo Estate Ring Jewelry 0.50CTW Size: 8 Total Weight: 10.2G Timeless elegance meets exceptional craftsmanship in this stunning 14K White Gol...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
David Thomas 18K Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring, Circa 1973, UK, Size 8
Located in New York, NY
A size 8, the ring bears David Thomas’ signature along with UK gold fineness marks and the London assay mark, ensuring its authenticity and quality.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Artisan 18kt White Gold Coral Diamond Cocktail Ring, Italy, Size 8 US
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari B.Zero1 Diamond Band Ring 18K Rose Gold Size 57 US 8
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Total diamond weight: 1.21 carats. Ring size: 57 US 8. Band width: 11.4mm. Total weight: 12.54 grams.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
12mm Green Amethyst Gold Plated Sterling Silver Cocktail Statement Ring - Size 8
Located in Oslo, 03
A statement cocktail ring built around a generous 12mm cushion-cut natural green amethyst — also known as prasiolite — a softly squared stone of pale mint green, hand-selected for it...
Amethyst, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
14K White Gold Retro Multi-Gemstone Diamond Cluster Ring, 1990s, Size 8
Located in Palm Desert, CA
The combination of richly colored gemstones against polished white gold creates a bold yet elegant aesthetic. This ring is currently a size 8 and has a substantial gold weight of 11....
Diamond, Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14...
$1,600Sale Price|20% Off
Antique 15K Gold Engraved Betrothal Ring, Gunter, Circa 1900, Germany, size 8
Located in Baltimore, MD
Late Victorian 15K polished gold betrothal ring engraved in a lovely calligraphy with the name 'Gunter' and dated 17/12 (17th day of December). This was likely one of a pair of rings...
15k Gold
12mm Blue Topaz Gold Plated Sterling Silver Cocktail Statement Ring - Size 8
Located in Oslo, 03
A 12mm cushion-cut blue topaz sits at the center of this ring — a softly squared stone of pale sky blue, hand-selected for its clarity and even color. Set in 14k gold vermeil over s...
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
14k Rose Gold Rhodolite Garnet and Champagne Diamond Ring Size 8 #13889
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Rose Gold Rhodolite Garnet and Champagne Diamond Ring Size 8 JAGi Certified- This stunning ring features one round rhodolite garnet (8 mm) and 54 round single cut diamonds ...
Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, Rose Gold
10 Karat White Gold and Diamond Wedding Anniversary Band Ring Size 8 #24910
Located in Washington Depot, CT
10 Karat White Gold and Diamond Wedding Anniversary Band Ring Size 8 This sparkling ring features seven round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 10K white gold.
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
18k gold ring with two snake heads, ring size US 8 - EU 18.25(57), 14.3 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold ring with two snake heads – ring size US 8 - EU 18.25 (57) Detailed description: The top of the ring is 2.6 cm wide and 4.0 mm high.
18k Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Nugget Style Round Diamond Ring 0.50CT Size 8 7.59g
Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA
This item is offered on consignment on behalf of a client; all serious and reasonable offers are presented for consideration, and we work diligently to achieve a mutually agreeable o...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Gold 8.75ct Peridot, 5.60ct Tourmaline, 1.9ct Diamond Ring Size 8 1/4
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Center Oval-Shaped Peridot: 8.75 carats Outer Oval-Shaped Pink and Green Tourmaline: 5.60 carats Accented Round Diamonds: 1.90 carats Mounted in 18k Gold Signed MCM Size 8 1/4 Featur...
Tourmaline, Peridot, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Salvini Pearl & Diamond Spiral Wrap Ring 18K White Gold Size US 6.5-8
By Salvini
Located in New York, NY
The ring is a size 6.5 and can fit up to size 8 and weighs a total of 3.90 grams.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Aquamarine and Cubic Zirconia Halo Ring Size 8 #21697
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K White Gold Aquamarine and Cubic Zirconia Halo Ring Size 8 This elegant ring features a brilliant round simulated aquamarine at the center, surrounded by a sparkling halo of cubi...
18k Gold, White Gold
14k yellow gold ring set with coral - 4.9 grams - ring size U.S. 8 - EU. 18.25
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold ring set with coral - 4.9 grams - ring size U.S. 8 - EU. 18.25(57) detailed description: the top of the ring is 2.4 cm wide by 8.6 mm high total weight : 5.2 grams...
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k yellow gold ring with coral - 6.1 grams - ring size U.S. 8 - EU 18.25 (57)
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold ring set with coral - ring size U.S. 8 - EU 18.25 (57) Detailed description The top of the ring is 2.0 cm wide and 6.0 mm high Ring size U.S. 8 - EU 18.25 (57), ri...
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
8 Carat Kashmir Blue Lab-Created Sapphire Ring 14K Yellow Gold Size 5½ 95578
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
Specifications: • Condition: Brand new • Gemstone: Lab-created sapphire • Color: Kashmir blue • Weight: 8 carats • Cut: Oval • Clarity: Clean • Transparency: Transparent • Gemstone d...
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Clack Ceramic Pavé Diamonds 18K White Gold Open Band Ring Size 8
By Cartier
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Cartier White Gold Diamond Ring with Black Ceramic, Kiss of the Angel Collection, Size 57, Stylish and Unisex
White Gold
18K White Gold Moonstone, Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring Size 7.75-8 Cert #26884
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K White Gold Moonstone, Sapphire, and Diamond Halo Ring Size 7.75-8 This elegant 18K white gold ring features a beautiful moonstone accented by vibrant sapphires and a sparkling d...
Diamond, Sapphire, Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Emerald Ring, Circa 1920s, 5 Stones, Size 8
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Inside the band, the stamp 9CI offers a subtle mark of its origin. The ring is a size 8 and weighs 4.46 grams, making it comfortable for everyday wear.
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
VICTORIAN 14k gold ring with coral - 8.1 gram - ring size U.S. 8 - EU. 18.25(57)
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold ring set with coral - 8.1 grams - ring size U.S. 8 - EU. 18.25(57) Detailed description: the top of the ring is in a oval shape 2.3 cm and 1.6 cm wide by 1.1 cm hi...
Coral, 14k Gold
0.77Cttw Pave Set Round Diamond Ladies Band Ring 14K White Gold Size 8
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 2.92 grams. Ring size 8. Comes in a presentable gift box.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.69Cttw Pave Set Round Diamond Ladies Band Ring 14K WHite Gold Size 8
Located in New York, NY
Ring size: 8. Ring width: 7.5. Total weight: 6.59 grams.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Marquise Amethyst and Round Diamond Accent Ring, Size 8
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Ring Size: 8
Diamond, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k 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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