Maxi Nudo Topaz Blue London in 18K Gold Ring with Pavé of Diamonds
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
XL Topaz Blue London in 18 Karat Gold Ring with Pavé of Diamonds Diamonds 0,41 ct Gold weight 5,78 grams Ring Weight 9,3 grams Size 16 Can be resized.
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18 kt. White Gold Carrera y Carrera 0.86 ct. Diamond Ring, Butterfly Dance
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stunning 18 kt. White Gold Carrera y Carrera 0.86 ct. Diamond Ring, Butterfly Dance The ring features a graceful setting designed with a butterfly motif. The top part of the ring is...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Carrera Y Carrera 18 KT Yellow Gold "Greco Romana" Leaf Ring 0.25Ct Diamond
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in New York, NY
Carrera Y Carrera has built its famous name on figurative designs, an obsession with surface finishes, and a compelling way of seeing beauty in art and nature. This 18 karat yellow g...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pradera Tahiti Pearl Cocktail Ring with White Diamonds and 18 Karat White Gold
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Sleekly crafted in 18K white gold these romantic and classic tahiti pearl cocktail ring consist on a pavé-set diamonds, 0.36ct totals and central tahiti pear of 11 mm A chic, high-...
Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold
Carrera y Carrera 18 Kt Gold Ring with .96 Carat Diamond and Green Chrysoprase
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in New York, NY
This ring was designed in the 80's by the famed jewelers Carrera Y Carrera from Madrid, Spain. The domed shaped ring centers a smooth and polished green Chrysoprase stone which is a ...
Chrysophrase, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Ring 18k Yellow Gold Round Blue Sapphire Round Brilliant-Cut Diamond Toi & Moi
Located in Heemstede, NL
Features: Material: 18 carat yellow gold Gemstone: dark blue sapphire of ca. 0.06 carat Gemstone: brilliant round cut diamond of ca. 0.06 carat Ring size: 17.5 (EU),7 ¼ (US), O ½ ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Masriera Art Nouveau Enameled Ring in 18kt Yellow Gold with VS Diamonds
By Masriera
Located in Miami, FL
An art nouveau enameled ring designed by Masriera. Colorful piece, created in Barcelona Spain by the jewelry designer Gloria Masriera for Masriera.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Serpenti Sling Ring Turquoise, Sapphire and Diamonds in 18k Gold and Silver
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Sleekly crafted in 18K yellow gold and silver this sophisticated turquoise and sapphire serpenti sling ring is the perfect complement for summer events and special occasions.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Silver, 18k Gold
Vintage Blue Sapphire and Diamonds 18 karat Yellow and White Gold Ring
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The "Vintage Blue Sapphire and Diamonds 18kt Yellow and White Gold Ring" is a marvelous piece of jewelry that combines classic and timeless design elements. The central focus of th...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Lucky Frog with Flower Ring Turquoise, Sapphire, Diamonds in 18k Gold & Silver
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Lucky Frog with Flower Ring Turquoise, Sapphire, Diamonds in 18k Gold & Silver Sleekly crafted in 18K yellow gold and silver this sophisticated turquoise and sapphire serpenti sling...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Silver
Ring Yellow Gold 18k With Big Blue Facetted Topas of 5 Carat - detailed design
Located in Heemstede, NL
Stunning pre-loved jewel, featuring a blue topas. Look at this vivid color blue and design of this pre-loved ring. Something different! It is a dazzling display of elegance and sophi...
Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
White & Yellow Gold Ring 18K with Diamonds, Emerald & Blue and Yellow Sapphires
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
White & Yellow Gold Ring 18K with Diamonds, Emerald & Blue and Yellow Sapphires MEASURES: Weight: 15.11gr. 40 Diamonds 0.91ct. 1 Emerald 3.38ct. 16 Blue Sapphires 8.60ct & Yellow Sa...
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, ...
Carrera Y Carrera Mi Princes Greco Roman Diamond Crown Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Mi Princes Greco Roman Diamond Band Ring by Carrera Y Carrera. With 1 round brilliant cut Diamond VS1 clarity, G color total weight approx: 0.25ct This ring comes wi...
Diamond, 18k Gold
18k White Gold Dome Ring with Central Morganite and White and Brown Diamonds
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Multifaceted 25ct Morganite with Brown and white Diamonds in 18k white gold ring Irama Pradera is a vdynamic and outgoing designer from Spain that searches always for the best gems...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Morganite, White Gold
Carrera Y Carrera 18 Karat Yellow Gold Twin Parrot Ring 0.46 Ct Diamond Center
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in New York, NY
Carrera Y Carrera has built its its famous name on figurative designs, an obsession with surface finishes, and a compelling way of seeing beauty in art and nature. This ring is the p...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carrera y Carrera 18 Karat Yellow Gold Women's Profile, 0.32 Carat Diamond Ring
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in New York, NY
Carrera Y Carrera has built its its famous name on figurative designs, an obsession with surface finishes, and a compelling way of seeing beauty in art and nature. This 18 karat yell...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Multifaceted Blue Splash Topaz Maxi Size in 18k Gold and Pavé of Diamonds Ring
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Multifaceted Medium Blue Splash Topaz Maxi Large Size in 18k gold and pavé of diamonds ring Rings and earrings in a varied selection of 18 colours and gems see below Diamonds 0,41...
Diamond, Quartz, Topaz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1.10 Carat 14 Karat Diamonds Spanish Goth Deco Revival Hammered Finish Band*
Located in New York, NY
Spanish Hammered Deco Gothic Revival Extra Wide Ring 1.10ct.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Blue Sapphire and Carre Diamond Toi et Moi Crossover Ring, 18K Gold
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Vintage Blue Sapphire and Diamond Toi et Moi Crossover Ring mounted in 18K white Gold. An astonishing icon of modern romanticism, this Toi et Moi engagement ring showcases two compl...
Tiffany Elsa Peretti Teardrop Ring
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
yellow 18K gold and 1 ct diamonds, H-I colour, SI clarity. Hallmarked: 750 Spain.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Carrera y Carrera Garzas Ring Mini
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in Toronto, CA
18kt yellow gold 8.24 g 27 diamonds 0.22 ct Dimensions (mm): 25 x 24 x 9 Inspired by the graceful herons traditionally embroidered on Manila shawls, this design transforms a timeles...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Futuristic Maya Culture Jaguar 18kgold Ring
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Futuristic Maya Culture Jaguar 18kgold Ring Elena Estaun recreates a beautiful and futuristic Jaguar / Balam that is light in construction and has a very well designed futuristic ton...
Yellow Gold
Luxury Nature-Inspired Diamond and Emerald Ring
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in München, DE
Inspired by the beauty and vitality of the natural world, this exceptional ring from the Vida Collection embodies elegance, harmony, and refined craftsmanship. Expertly crafted in lu...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carrera y Carrera Estrella Marina Ring
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in Toronto, CA
18kt white gold 4.82 g 1 sapphire 0.01 ct 10 diamonds 0.35 ct Inspired by the captivating mystery of the sea, this design reflects the beauty and power found beneath its ever-changi...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique "Ring of Heavens" or "Bague au Firmament", blue enamel and diamond ring
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Antique "Ring of Heavens" or Bague au Firmament blue enamel and diamond ring. Made circa 19th Century and is most likely of Iberian (French or Spain origin). It has been set in sil...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel
Hand Made Ring Natural Diamond Princess cut 0.20 Ct .White Gold 18 Karat
Located in MADRID, ES
Charming handmade ring in 18 karat white gold, ideal proportions for those who like discreet pieces. With natural diamond central princess cut weight 0.20 cts. (measurements (3.45 x ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid 20th Century 18K YG Revolving Sphere Aries Zodiac Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
The sphere is secured by small pivot points allowing it to spin smoothly within its mount. Ring Size: US 9 Approximate Weight: 7.9 grams Approximate Measurement: Ring top - 18mm x...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
C1750 18K Neoclassical Iberian Rosette Shaped Ring w Fleur De Lis Shoulders
Located in Baltimore, MD
Early Georgian ring Spanish ring made in the Iberian Peninsula in the shape of a rosette with 15 carved table cut deep red Burma rubies.
Ruby, 18k Gold
C1690 Iberian 7 Stone Table Cut Emerald Bow Form Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Bow themed jewels were seen in the gowns worn during the period and in the form of be-jeweled brooches and finger rings. The combination of high karat gold with emeralds is a well-k...
Emerald, 18k Gold
18 Carat Iberian Cluster ring with Diamonds and Cabochon Ruby
Located in Baltimore, MD
Spanish or Portuguese in origin. The cabochon ruby inside border and octofoil mount borders have a hand crimped edge, a detail which shows the intricate hand gold-work and the age ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Pradera Ring with a Central Sapphire and Little Sapphires and Diamonds
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Sleekly crafted in 18K white gold these romantic and classic cultivated white pearl ring consist on a pavé-set diamonds, total 1,50 ct and central cultivated pearl A chic, high-sty...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique late Baroque (Rococo), Diamond, Blue Enamel Ring
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Antique late Baroque Diamond and Blue Enamel Eight pointed Star Ring (Rococo/ Georgian period) A small portion of History, more 250 years old!!! (Iberian, Catalan not hallmarked). ...
Diamond, Enamel, Silver, 18k Gold
C1980 18K Signet Ring of Tourmaline w/ Intaglio Carving of Mythical Goat
By Vasari
Located in Baltimore, MD
Substantial signet ring of tourmaline, with a delicately carved and pristine intaglio of a 2 horned goat mounted to a gorgeous gold band. The goat has important significance first in...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Georgian Natural Ruby Table Cut Iberian 18 KT Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
This antique Ruby ring is Georgian period, classy Iberian example of the era in a rosette shape – hand crafted of solid 18 KT gold, tests as 18/20 KT It has a flat large crown set wi...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Carrera y Carrera Lia Ring 2.77 Carats Sugarloaf Amethyst & Diamond
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in New York, NY
An elegant fashion ring signed by Carrera y Carrera, featuring a 2.77 carats sugarloaf amethyst and 0.04 carat total diamond. Finely made with 18K yellow gold. Perfect for any specia...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ravishing Necklace in 18K Rose Gold, Diamonds and Amethysts
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Necklace in 18K Rose Gold, Diamonds and Amethysts Rose Gold 18K 14 Diamonds 0.15ct. 7 amethysts 4.60ct. Weight 5.82gr. ALSO AVAILABLE Rose Gold 18Kt 14 Diamonds 0.14ct. 7 Amethysts...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18K Rose & White Gold with Diamond Pradera Bicolor Wedding Band
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Bicolor Wedding Band availablewith diamond. Diamond 0.03ct. Diamond Quality G SI Measures: Weight 6,2gr. Thickness: 4mm / 0.16in READY TO SHIP *Shipment of this piece is not affec...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Solitaire Natural Diamond 0.30 Carat Certified HRD Hand Made Rose Gold 18 Karat
Located in MADRID, ES
Very beautiful solitaire ring handmade in 18 karat rose gold, twisted effect and solid base. deal for proposal or anniversary. HRD Certified No. J250000125165. Setting: 4 Round pro...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Magazine Rack with Ring Handles, Gilt Wrought Iron, Spain 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Brutalist wrought iron magazine rack with gold leaf finish and Gothic accents, Spain, circa 1950s. It has scrolled endings and beautiful hammered circles pattern decoration ...
Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf, Iron
$1,179Sale Price|20% Off
Spanish Wrought Gilt Iron Umbrella Stand / Planter with Ring Detail, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish hand-hammered round gilt iron umbrella tripod stand with ring pulls, 1950s-1960s.
Gold Leaf, Iron
1940s Gilt Iron Spanish Drinks Table / Martini Table / Gueridon with Ring Handle
Located in Barcelona, ES
Elegant hand-hammered iron drinks end table or pedestal table standing on a tripod base with a ring handle on the top. Spain, 1940s. This table features a round top richly adorned by...
Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Spanish Foliage Flower Buds Large Ring Chandelier in Gilt Iron, 7 Lights
By Ferro Art
Located in Barcelona, ES
Outstanding spanish floral seven-light ring chandelier in gilt iron, Ferro Art, 1950s Large size ( 87 cm H x 69 cm diameter). 7 Lights.
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
$4,847Sale Price|20% Off
Large Ring Torch Chandelier in Gilt Wrought Iron, Eight Lights, Spain 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ring Chandelier with Eight Torch Lights, Wrought Iron, Spain, 1940s Outstanding large wrought gilt iron ring chandelier with 8 torch arms and central glass light diffuser.
Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf, Iron
$20,580 / set
Pair of earrings and ring in 18K Gold
Located in Porto, PT
Pair of earrings and ring in 18K gold. 20th century Spain; set in 18kt white gold; set with diamond and square-cut sapphires.
Gold
Spanish Umbrella Stand in Gilt Wrought Iron with Rings Details, Brutalist Design
Located in Barcelona, ES
Hand-forged iron umbrella stand, Spain, 1950s. One of a kind Brutalist style hand-hammered round umbrella stand with circles decoration and gold leaf gilt finishing. This artisan um...
Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf, Iron
Hilo Rojo Collection Ring - Gold-Plated Bronze
Located in PARIS, FR
Gold-Plated Bronze Ring Hilo Rojo Collection Handmade Lost-Wax Casting Bronze plated in 24-karat gold all over Unique Piece Spain
Gold Plate, Bronze
JW ANDERSON Latch yellow gold Pierce ring crossbody saddle bag
By J W Anderson
Located in Hong Kong, NT
JW ANDERSON Latch yellow gold Pierce ring crossbody saddle bag Reference: TGAS/B01175 Brand: JW Anderson Designer: JW Anderson Model: Latch Bag yellow Collection: Pierce Material: Le...
Pradera Jewels Ruby RIng & 18k Rose Gold & White Diamonds
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Ring in 18-karat rose gold with a total weight of 3.49 grams, diamonds with a total weight of 0.47 carats and rubies with a total weight of 4.33 carats PRODUCTION TIME 4 WEEKS Iram...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Pradera Jewels Tanzanite Ring & 18k White Gold & White Diamonds
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Ring in 18-karat white gold with a total weight of 7.70 grams, diamonds with a total weight of 2.78 carats and tanzanite with a total weight of 11.19 carats PRODUCTION TIME 4 WEEKS ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
CHLOE Faye gold bangle bracelet ring chained crossbody grey suede leather bag
By Chloé
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHLOE Faye gold bangle bracelet ring chained crossbody grey suede leather bag Reference: JECN/A00020 Brand: Chloe Model: CHC17WS320H2O23W Material: Suede, Leather Color: Grey, Gold P...
Piramid Cabouchon White Moonstone Ring in 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Piramid Cabouchon Pink Quartz in 18k rose gold pendant necklace Beautiful nude colour gems rings in different 5 stones with matching rings Necklace Weight 5,5 grams Gold Weight 4 g...
Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pradera Jewels 18K White Gold Ring and Pendant with Diamonds & Emerald (Pair)
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
18K white gold ring/pendant with a total weight of 6.70 grams, 18 diamonds with a total weight of 1.11 carats, and 1 emerald with a total weight of 1.78 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pradera Jewels 18k White Gold Necklace and Ring With Diamonds & Sapphire (Pair)
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Pendant and ring (two in one) in 18Kt white gold with a total weight of 6.60 grams, 18 diamonds with a total weight of 1.11 carats and 1 sapphire with a total weight of 3.50 carats.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pradera Jewels Emerald and Rubys RIng & 18k Rose Gold & White Diamonds
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Ring in 18-carat rose gold with a total weight of 15.89 grams, diamonds with a total weight of 0.65 carats, agate with a total weight of 0.15 carats, ruby with a total weight of 1....
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
The Pile Tied Scarf Ring in Sculpted Resin, Silver and 24k Gold by AMBOS TOUKO
Located in Geneve, CH
The Pile Tied Scarf Ring in Sculpted Resin, Silver and 24k Gold by AMBOS TOUKO.
24k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Carrera y Carrera 18 Karat Yellow Gold Woman with Diamond Parrot Headress Ring
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in New York, NY
Carrera Y Carrera has built its famous name on figurative designs, an obsession with surface finishes, and a compelling way of seeing beauty in art and nature. This 18 karat yellow g...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow 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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