Brilliant Cut Diamond Center Ring Solid 18k Rose Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18k Rose Gold Diamond Count: 7 brilliant cut Total Diamond Carat Weight: 0.41(center) + 0.11 (additional) carats = 0.52 carats total Diamond Color: Ce...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 18k solid gold engagement ring - Edwardian Natural five diamond ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
We are delighted to introduce you to this extraordinary ring, crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and finished with white rhodium, like mostly done with antique rings crafted around this...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K solid Gold Diamond Tourmaline Nova ring
By Starlette
Located in Den Haag, NL
PRODUCT DETAILS: 18k Solid Gold Center Stone: Natural loose tourmaline 1.2 c.t (approx) Side Stones: Brilliant cut Diamond 0.1 c.t(approx) Made entirely by hand using ethically sourc...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold
Vintage Solitaire Sapphire Diamond 18K Solid Gold Heirloom Ring
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
Stunning Vintage 18K Solid Gold Sapphire & Diamond Ring – US Size 6.5 (Sizable) This exquisite vintage ring is finely crafted in 18K solid gold, set with a vibrant sapphire and shim...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
18k solid yellow gold engagement ring - Natural diamond ring - Vintage Romance
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this lovely romantic brilliant cut diamond ring. This solitaire ring is made in 18 karat yellow gold and set with a total of seven natural diamonds. Six smaller ones are ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k solid yellow gold engagement ring - Natural diamond ring - Vintage Romance
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this lovely romantic brilliant cut diamond ring. This solitaire ring is made in 18 karat pinkish yellow gold and hallmarked with a French eagle head hallmark. A brilliant...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Designer Diamond Wedding Ring in 18K Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Designer Diamond Wedding Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural diamonds of 1.59 carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
18K Solid Gold Round Cut Natural Emerald Band Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Natural Colombian Emerald stackable band ring set in 18k solid gold. Available in sizes 6.5, 7, and 7.5.
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
18k Solid Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring, Statement Emerald Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 18K Solid Yellow Gold Gemstone - Emerald Gemstone Weight - 5.32 ct Gemstone pcs - 1 Gemstone shape - Oval Diamond weight - 1.51 ct Gross Weight - 8.94...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Stackable 18K Solid White Gold Princess Cut Diamond Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 18K Solid Yellow Gold Gemstone - Diamond Gemstone Weight - 0.49 ct Gemstone Size - 2.5 mm Gemstone Pcs - 5 Gross Weight - 3.46 Grm Shank width - 1.4...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold-filled
Vintage Candy Tourmaline Ring 18k Solid Gold Round Cabochon Cocktail
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Cocktail Lovely round Cab Tourmaline Ring Solid 18k Yellow Gold approx 8.30 grams Natural Tourmaline round shape cute Cabochon cut approx 13 mm Finger Size 6.5 Vintage but ...
Tourmaline, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$1,465 / item
Tanzanite and Diamond Ring in 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 18K Solid White Gold Gemstone - Tanzanite Gemstone Weight - 1.35 ct Gemstone pcs - 1 Gemstone shape - Round Gemstone size - 7 mm Diamond weight - 0.2...
Diamond, Tanzanite, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Ancient Style 18K Solid Gold Ring, Pediments of the Parthenon Ring
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
Made to order Sculptured ring in 18k genuine gold, Ring of the Greek gods The pediments of the Parthenon are the two sets of statues (around fifty) in Pentelic marble originally loca...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Solid White Gold Diamond Blue Sapphire Cocktail Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Blue Sapphire ring in 18K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your creativity.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
18k Floral Yellow Ring with Sapphire and Diamonds Solid Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
New Floral Ring Perfect for the spring beauty season Solid 18k White Gold approx weight 10.5grams Mix stones of Natural Diamonds and Yellow Sapphire and Citrine Area size on top is a...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Thin Baguette Diamond Band Ring Solid 18k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18k White Gold Diamond Count: 10 baguette Total Diamond Carat Weight: 0.26 carats Diamond Color: G-H Diamond Clarity: SI Ring Size: Total Weight:...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Two Toned Diamond Infinity Band Ring Solid 18k Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18k Gold Diamond Count: 4 Total Diamond Carat Weight: 0.20 carats Diamond Color: G-H Diamond Clarity: VS Ring Size: 6.25 Total Weight: 8.1 Grams ...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Colombian Emerald Diamond Band Ring Solid 18k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18k White Gold Ring Size: 5.5 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 2.1 Grams Diamond Count: 52 brilliant cut diamonds Diamond Carat Weight: ~...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k solid yellow gold engagement ring - Sapphire cluster ring - Vintage Romance
Located in Antwerp, BE
This colourful and joyful ring is marked with a 750 mark and is therefore made out of solid 18 karat gold.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
11.20ct Natural Emerald & Diamond 18k Solid Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
11.20 Carats Natural Emerald and Diamond 18K Solid Yellow Gold Ring Total Natural Green Emerald Weight is: Approx. 8.90 Carats Emerald Measures: Approx. 16 x 14mm Total Natural R...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
5.80ct Natural Emerald & Diamond 18k Solid Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
5.80 Carats Natural Emerald and Diamond 18K Solid Yellow Gold Ring Total Natural Green Emerald Weight is: Approx. 4.80 Carats Emerald Measures: Approx. 11.00 x 8.00mm Natural Rou...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.10ct Natural Emerald & Diamond 18k Solid White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
4.10 Carats Natural Emerald and Diamond 18K Solid White Gold Ring Suggested Replacement Value: $7,000.00 Total Natural Green Emerald Weight is: Approx. 3.00 Carats (transparent) E...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
4.00ct Natural Emerald & Diamond 18k Solid White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
4.00 Carats Natural Emerald and Diamond 18K Solid White Gold Ring Suggested Replacement Value: Approx. $6,500.00 Total Natural Green Emerald Weight is: Approx. 3.00 Carats (transpa...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.60ct Natural Emerald & Diamond 18k Solid Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.60 Carats Natural Emerald and Diamond 18K Solid Yellow Gold Ring Suggested Replacement Value: Approx. $6,500.00 Total Natural Green Emerald Weight is: Approx. 1.60 Carats (transp...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
18K heavy signet ring - Patina 18 Karat solid gold gentleman Intaglio ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this wonderful large sized signet ring. This 18 Karat handmade oval stunner is a real sign of nobility and status which is perfect to wear with your favourite statement o...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Wedding Ring solid 18K Gold Ø 8 US / 1.8 gr
Located in SE
18K Wedding Ring, no hallmarks, metal tested solid 18K Yellow Gold The band is 3.5 mm wide.
18k Gold
18k solid yellow gold engagement ring, Vintage diamond and Sapphire cluster ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this vintage 18 karat white gold ring. This ring is set with eight incredible sparkling brilliant cut diamonds which combine for a total weight of approx 0,3ct. They enci...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
11.23-Carat Rhodolite Garnet and Diamond Ring 18k Solid Gold
By Nancy Phillips
Located in Eugene, OR
Specifications: - 11.23-Carat Rhodolite Garnet - 0.32 Carats of Diamonds Total - 18k Solid Gold; brushed finish - Size: 6.75
Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k solid yellow gold engagement ring - Art Deco Natural diamond Target ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this lovely romantic diamond set target ring. This rose cut diamond ring is made in 18 karat yellow gold, it is not hallmarked and therefore tested for 18 karat solid gold.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Solid 18K Yellow Gold Coral Ring 19.5 g, US 8
Located in Berlin, BE
Massive 18K yellow gold ring set with natural coral. Total weight: 19.5 g Ring size: US 8
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1937 Ring Amethyst solid 18K Gold Ø US7.75 / 2gr
Located in SE
A Ring in solid 18K Gold for every day Art - Deco period styled with a thin band and bezel with claws decorated with spectacular natural Purple Amethyst measuring 10mm x 8 x 5.8 mm d...
Amethyst, 18k Gold
French dome croissant ring in solid 18k gold, gadroon ring, 1980's
Located in PARIS, FR
Dome croissant ring in 18 karat gold. Vintage domed crescent ring, formed by overlapping and intersecting gadroons. The ring is hollow and three-dimensional, with a beautiful patina....
18k Gold
18k Solid Gold Natural Ruby Half Eternity Ring July Birth Stone Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
DON'T HESITATE TO ASK FOR ADDITIONAL DISCOUNTS ON TOP OF THE CURRENT DISCOUNT *** Details *** - Gold :- 18K Solid Gold - Gold Color:- Rose Gold / Yellow Gold / White Gold (WRITE A M...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18k solid gold engagement ring - Natural diamond & pearl - Edwardian
Located in Antwerp, BE
We are delighted to introduce you to this extraordinary ring, crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and finished with white rhodium, like mostly done with antique rings crafted around this...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1966 Ring Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS6 /3.9gr
Located in SE
Vintage Emerald and Diamond ring with wider band. Swedish ring, XX century.Marked 18K.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Solid Australian Opal Modernist Design 18K Gold Chunky Ring V1118
Located in Osprey, FL
Solidly made, this ring weighs 7.2g in gorgeous 18K gold and will feel excellent on your finger!
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Peretti Solid 18k Yellow Gold Dual Bean Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 13.69 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 (Fitted on a finger, please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 21.2mm (0.83") (top of ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,410 / item
18K solid Gold Diamond and Sapphire Horizon ring
Located in Den Haag, NL
If so, you will love our 18k solid gold Sapphire Horizon ring! This ring is not just a beautiful accessory, but also a symbol of your personality and values.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
18K Solid Yellow Gold Handmade Oval Cut Tourmaline Cluster Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 18K Solid Yellow Gold Gemstone - Tourmaline Gemstone Weight - 10 cts Gemstone pcs - 9 Gemstone shape - Oval Gemstone size - 4.4 x 3.2 mm Gross Weight ...
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Minimal Style Oval Australian Solid Opal Ring 18k Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Minimal Style Oval Australian Solid Opal Ring 18k Yellow Gold Band. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping!
Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$1,420 / item
Oval Opal Halo Diamond Ring in 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 18K Solid White Gold Gemstone - Opal Gemstone weight - 1.24 cts Gemstone pcs - 1 Gemstone size - 9 x 7 mm Diamond weight - 0.28 cts Diamond size - 1.3...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
From $1,385 / item
Oval Tanzanite and Diamond Ring in 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 18K Solid White Gold Gemstone - Tanzanite Gemstone Weight - 1.62 ct Gemstone pcs - 1 Gemstone shape - Oval Gemstone size -9 x 7 mm Diamond weight - 0...
Tanzanite, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,480Sale Price / item|20% Off
1.16 Carat Diamond Open Bypass Ring 18k Solid White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Details: Item Code:- SER-27337B Gross Weight :- 2.46 gm 18k Solid White Gold Weight :- 2.23 gm Natural Diamond Weight :- 1.16 carat ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Solid White Gold Cushion Cut Tanzanite and Diamond Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 18K Solid White Gold Gemstone - Tanzanite Gemstone Weight - 1.3 ct Gemstone pcs - 1 Gemstone shape - Cushion Gemstone size - 6.5 x 6.5 mm Diamond wei...
Diamond, Tanzanite, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
$3,208Sale Price / item|20% Off
SI/H Certified Diamond Wedding Ring 18k Solid White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Details: Item Code:- SER-28009 Gross Weight :- 3.42 gm 18k Solid White Gold Weight :- 3.15 gm Natural Diamond Weight :- 1.35 carat ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) R...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Eternity Wedding Ring by Oltremare Gioielli 18k Solid Gold
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
18K Gold Diamond Wedding Band Milgrain Eternity Ring 0.67 ct Made in Italy A timeless expression of love and elegance, this 18K gold diamond wedding band is adorned with 50 natur...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Modern Stackable 18k Solid White Gold Diamond Twisted Band Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Twisted Band Ring Set in 18K Gold featuring natural diamonds of 0.102 carats.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Baguette Cut Aquamarine Ring With Diamonds 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Baguette Cut Aquamarine Diamond Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural aquamarine of 0.36 carats and diamonds of 0.11 carats.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unisex Emerald Single Stone Ring in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 18K Solid Yellow Gold Gemstone - Emerald Gemstone Weight - 0.77 cts Gemstone pcs - 1 Gemstone shape - Cushion Gemstone size - 5 mm Gross Weight - 3.67...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k solid yellow gold engagement ring - Two stone diamond ring - Vintage Romance
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this lovely romantic brilliant cut diamond ring. This two stone ring is made in 18 karat yellow gold and set with two small but very pretty brilliant cut diamonds in the ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
From $400 / item
Everyday Rainbow Moonstone Cluster Ring in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 18K Solid Yellow Gold Gemstone - Moonstone Gemstone Weight - 2.25 cts Gemstone pcs - 9 Gemstone shape - Round Gemstone Size - 4.2 mm Gross Weight - 1.2...
Rainbow Moonstone, Moonstone, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
1933 Ring natural 1.75ct Sapphire solid 18K Gold ØUS5.5 / 2.3gr
Located in SE
Ring for every day of unisex type for any little finger, in solid orange toned 18K Gold, neoclassical or renaissance styled with a wider band and wired " solar " bezel edge decorate...
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Everyday Tourmaline Butterfly Promise Ring in 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Everyday Tourmaline Butterfly Promise Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural tourmaline of 0.57 carats and diamonds of 0.07 carats.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Minimalist Marquise Australian Solid Opal Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Minimalist Marquise Australian Solid Opal Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping!
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Solid White Gold Exquisite Emerald and Halo Diamond Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite Emerald and Halo Diamond Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 7.51 carats and diamonds of 2 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Designer Ruby Cluster Diamond Ring in 18K Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- > Material - 18K Solid Yellow Gold > Gemstone - Ruby > Gemstone Weight - 1.9 ct > Gemstone shape - Baguette > Gemstone size - 2 x 1.3 mm > Diamond weight - 1.9 c...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Natural Tanzanite Diamond Engagement Ring in 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 18K Solid White Gold Gemstone - Tanzanite Gemstone Weight - 0.9 ct Gemstone pcs - 1 Gemstone shape - Trillion Gemstone size - 7 x 7 mm Diamond weight...
Diamond, Tanzanite, White Gold, 18k Gold, 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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