Chaumet Pavé Diamond Open Spiderweb Disc Cocktail Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Chaumet
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 7 This captivating and unique Chaumet diamond spiderweb cocktail ring is a truly
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Octagonal Tortoiseshell Mirror Attributed to Labarge
By LaBarge
Located in Redding, CT
Octagonal Tortoiseshell mirror attributed to LaBarge. Nice beveled mirror with four spiderweb style
Composition
Vintage 20 Carat Spiderweb Dragon Skin Cabochon Turquoise Gold Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Dragon Skin Turquoise Ring. Centering a securely nestled Spiderweb Dragon Skin
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Poul Warmind Denmark Modernist Turquoise Ring in 18k Gold
By Poul Warmind
Located in Towson, MD
The Spiderweb Turquoise Ring in 18 karat yellow gold by Danish vintage designer Poul Warmind
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Spiderweb Rubies And Diamond Solataire Ring
Located in New York, NY
Platinum & Diamond Calibre Custom Cut Rubies And Old Mine Cut Diamond Solataire Ring Centering A
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2.96 Carat Purple and Black Spinel Diamond Spiderweb Filigree Ring 18K Black
By Tom Castor
Located in Lambertville , NJ
at every angle. The unisex ring in the Victorian Gothic, or Steampunk Style features a Spiderweb of
Diamond, White Diamond, Spinel, Black Spinel, Gold, White Gold, Rhodium,...
Stunning Thierry Mugler Archival FW 1986 Evening Gown Crystal Black Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Gorgeous extremely rare Iconic Thierry Mugler Evening Dress, FW 1986 Collection "Les Voleuses" Museum worthy Collectors Piece The most dramatic evening gown with amazing crystal rhi...
1954 Christian Dior Haute Couture 'Lily of the Valley' Satin Evening Dress Suit
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two piece suit consisting of a jacket and mid length skirt of butter black satin trimmed with a velvet and jet fringe. The fitted jacket is constructed on princess lines with raglan ...
Vivienne Westwood Couture red taffeta corset and ballgown skirt, fw 1996
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
▪ Vivienne Westwood evening ensemble ▪ Labelled as a 'SPECIAL ITEM' from Vivienne Westwood's Couture line ▪ Constructed from red taffeta backed with silk organza ▪ Boned corset with...
Cartier Paris GIA Certified 7.89 Carat Diamond Platinum Dangle Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Stamford, CT
Sensational Early 1900's Cartier Paris diamond dangle earrings. These stunning earrings are set with 2 pear shaped diamonds with a total weight of 2.14cts. that dangle from custom cu...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$40,603
W 1.03 in L 1.03 in
Cartier 1960s Precious Coral Diamond Circular Clip Earrings Yellow Gold Cased
By Cartier
Located in Lisbon, PT
Magnificent Pair of Cartier Corallium rubrum Precious Coral and Diamond Circular Clip Earrings in Yellow Gold, 1960s, fitted in a Cartier case from the period. Each earring of a circ...
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 2 - Row Pearl Necklace with 3 - Diamond Barrel Clasps
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 2-Row Pearl and Diamond Necklace with 1- Diamond Barrel Clasp and 2- Extra Diamond Barrel Clasps. In 1956, American Actress Grace Kelly Married Prince Rainier III,...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Harry Winston - Pear, Marquise and Round Cut Diamond Cluster Ear Clips/Brooch
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
Harry Winston's craftsmanship and attention to detail stands out in these Diamond Cluster Earrings and detachable brooch. The cluster design features multiple shaped diamonds set clo...
Diamond, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Pearl and Diamond Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960s, 18k, by Van Cleef & Arpels, France. Displaying iconic style, underscored by 2.16 carats of brilliant white diamonds (F color, VS clarity), meticulous gold-work, and sup...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$38,116
Size: Approx. FR 38 - UK 10 - US 6
Atelier Versace Couture pink and black embellished evening dress, ss 2001
By Gianni Versace
Located in London, GB
▪ Atelier Versace couture evening dress ▪ Designed by Donatella Versace ▪ Constructed from multiple strips of pink and black silk in a vertically striped pattern resembling a zebra p...
Boucheron Vintage 8.24 Carat Diamond and Platinum Ring
By Boucheron
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1950s 8.24 carat diamond (total) and platinum ring made by Boucheron; part of our diamond jewelry/estate jewelry collections. This stunning, ...
Diamond, Platinum
Retro Ladies Platinum Patek Philippe 11 Carat Diamond Watch & Brooche circa 1950
By Patek Philippe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ladies Original Platinum Patek Philippe set with 11 Carats of Natural Diamonds, Circa 1950. (With Original Attachment Brooche). Total weight of watch and attachment brooche is 74 gra...
Diamond, Platinum
Chaumet “Attrape Moi” Catch Me Spider Web Diamond Necklace
By Chaumet
Located in Bethesda, MD
A white gold spider web captures diamonds in Chaumet's Catch Me If You Love Me necklace. With over 1.50 carats of diamonds this necklace is bound to capture your attention. Necklace...
Diamond, 18k Gold
VCA Chalcedony, Sapphire and Diamond 'Blue Gardenia' Clip Brooches
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Pair of VCA chalcedony, sapphire and diamond 'Blue Gardenia' clip brooches. The brooches feature chalcedony petals with edges adorned by 144 round brilliant cut diamonds, weighing to...
Chalcedony, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Natural Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Necklace and Earring Set
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
An immaculate diamond and yellow gold necklace and earring set by Van Cleef & Arpels. This beautiful set by Van Cleef & Arpels consists of three intricate and matching motifs encrust...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Piaget Paris Diamond & South Sea Pearl Suite Necklace, Earring Watch & Ring 18K
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
South Sea Pearl & VVS quality Diamonds 4 Piece Set Necklace, Watch , Earring and Ring Suite 18 Karat White Gold 285 Gm with Each piece is signed PIAGET , 750 , PT and serial # Fu...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
David Webb Multi Gem and Enamel Gold Frog Bowl
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Multi Gem and Enamel Gold Frog Bowl A gold bowl topped by a lapis lazuli frog with a coral tongue Set with 6 cabochon rubies, 5 cabochon emeralds, 3 blue and green enamel...
Emerald, Ruby
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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