$6,903Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 0.97 Carat Braided Band Square Cushion Halo Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Crafted from 18K white gold, this ring is not only an exquisite piece of jewelry but also a testament to superior craftsmanship and timeless design.
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.8 Carat Halo Square Cushion Basket Set Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Cushion Carat: 1.8 Color: I Clarity: SI1 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: White Gold ...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 0.81 Carat Halo Square Cushion Basket Set Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Cushion Carat: 0.81 Color: G Clarity: VS2 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/VG Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: White Gold...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.04 Carat Halo Square Cushion Basket Set Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Cushion Carat: 1.04 Color: H Clarity: VS1 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/VG Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: Yellow Gol...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.5 Carat Halo Square Cushion Basket Set Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Cushion Carat: 1.5 Color: E Clarity: SI1 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/VG Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: Yellow Gold...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 0.7 Carat Princess Square Halo Multi-Band Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
This ring, crafted in 18K GOLD , is in brand-new condition, reflecting perfection and quality.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.7 Carat Princess Square Halo Multi-Band Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
This ring, crafted in 18K GOLD , is in brand-new condition, reflecting perfection and quality.
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 0.8 Carat Princess Square Halo Bezel Band Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Expertly handcrafted in New York from luxurious white gold , this ring exudes warmth and sophistication.
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 0.91 Carat Princess Square Halo Bezel Band Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Expertly handcrafted in New York from luxurious yellow gold , this ring exudes warmth and sophistication.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18K Certified Emerald Square Cut Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
ALL OUR PRICES INCLUDE PREPAID TARRIFS & CUSTOMS DUTIES. The centerpiece is a vibrant 4.86-carat emerald originating from Zambia, measuring 11 x 10.5 mm, set in 18K white gold a...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
14K Gold Southwest Mosaic Ring
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
14k gold southwest mosaic inlay rink. Stamped 14K, further marked with illegible cipher. Tapered gold band with mosaic stone inlay featuring turquoise, coral, onyx, sugilite and lapi...
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Vintage Aquamarine Ring. 18ct Aquamarine Diamond Accent Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Era: Circa 1970 Material: Platinum on 18k Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7.5 This ring can be resized at no extra cost.
Diamond, Aquamarine, Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Yellow Diamond Ring 0.26 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Yellow Diamond: 0.26 Carats (Treatment: Irradiation) Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7 US Custom ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$29,500 / item
Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This stunning ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold. It is set in 2.96 carats ruby & illuminated with .90 carats of sparkling diamonds. The ring is a size 6.25 and ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$14,100 / item
Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This stunning ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold. It is hand set in 2.31 carats emerald and illuminated with .38 carats of diamonds. The ring is a size 6.75 and ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18KT White Gold 5CT Emerald & Diamond Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
A striking 18KT white gold ring set with a vibrant natural emerald of approx. 5CT, held in a bold architectural four-claw setting.
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
GIA Certified 2.53 Carat Basket Set Square Cushion Halo Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Surrounding the center stone is an enchanting square cushion halo comprised of round diamonds, expertly set in shared prongs, adding to the ring's captivating presence.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.01 Carat Basket Set Square Cushion Halo Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Surrounding the center stone is an enchanting square cushion halo comprised of round diamonds, expertly set in shared prongs, adding to the ring's captivating presence.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$15,500 / item
Tourmaline Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This stunning ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold. It is hand set in 4.46 carats tourmaline and illuminated with 1.63 carats of glittering diamonds. See matching ea...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 0.94 Carat Cushion Square Halo Multi-Row Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Cushion Carat: 0.94 Color: F Clarity: VS2 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/VG Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: Yellow Gol...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.51 Carat Cushion Square Halo Multi-Row Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Cushion Carat: 1.51 Color: J Clarity: VS1 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: White Gold...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 2.01ct Princess Knife Edge Band Square Halo Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Crafted from luxurious white gold , the knife-edge band with polished square sides contributes to the modern yet timeless aesthetic, providing both durability and elegance.
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 2.01ct Princess Knife Edge Band Square Halo Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Crafted from luxurious yellow gold , the knife-edge band with polished square sides contributes to the modern yet timeless aesthetic, providing both durability and elegance.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Champagne Diamond Ring 0.48 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Champagne Diamond: 0.48 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7 US Custom sizing available upon ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$120,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 4 Carat Square Emerald Cut Diamond Ring – Internally Flawless
Located in Chicago, IL
Set in a minimalist 18K yellow gold (or platinum, if applicable — please confirm) solitaire mounting with clean lines and soft prongs that frame the diamond perfectly, this ring bala...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Gold Natural Sapphire Mosaic Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This vintage 18K gold band showcases a striking mosaic of natural blue sapphires, each individually cut and fitted to create a geometric, seamless field of color. Viewed from inside ...
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Mens unique modern onyx diamond ring 18KT gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18KT white gold ring with custom cut onyx in the middle, very modern and minimalist ring made in modern design. **All items leave our premises with a certificate in buyers name, com...
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
14k White Gold 3 Row Diamond Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Ring Style: 3 Row Ring (Engagement Ring and Wedding Band) Material: 14k White Gold Ring Row 1: The top ring row features 12 Small Round Diamonds, weighing approximately 0.60 carats.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s 10.00 Carat Peridot and Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with a Square Step cut Peridot weighing approximately 10.00 carats. Circa 1960s Size 6 1/2, resizable
Peridot, 18k Gold
Art Deco Diamond Platinum Ring. 1.40ct Old Euro Cut Diamond Square Ring J VS1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.40 carats Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: J Color Center Diamond Clarity: VS1 Center Diamon...
Diamond, Platinum, White Gold, Gold
$2,600 / item
18k Yellow Gold Tanzanite Rubellite Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A spark of twilight and a kiss of fire. This Tanzanite Rubellite engagement ring is unlike anything you’ve seen. With 2.55 carats of vivid tanzanite and rubellite, it glows with ...
Tanzanite, Yellow Gold
$120,000Sale Price|20% Off
3 Carat E Color VS Emerald Square Diamond Cut 18K White Gold Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite ring features a stunning 3-carat emerald square-cut diamond, certified by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA).
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mens Ruby Diamond Ring 2.25cttw 18K Yellow Gold Geometric Cocktail
Located in Dearborn, MI
Mens Ruby Diamond Ring 2.25cttw 18K Yellow Gold Geometric Cocktail Striking Men’s Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring Crafted in Solid 18K Yellow Gold and Stamped “750” Bold Statement ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Scott Gauthier Contemporary Citrine and Pavé Diamond Squared Split Shank Ring
By Scott Gauthier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The large round cut citrine stone is a deep brownish-orange color and looks striking against the icy white pave diamonds set along the wide 14K white gold split shank. The squared de...
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Classic Mother-of-Pearl Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Classic Mother-of-Pearl Ring in 18k Yellow Gold This ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features rectangular mother-of-pearl inlay panels set around the band. The alternating so...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Pearl, Citrine, and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Pearl: 1 round= 11.5-12.0mm Citrine: 26 square cut= 2.60cttw Diamonds: 36 single Cut= 0.18cttw Color: H-I Clarity: I1-I2 Size: 8.0 (compli...
Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
An 18k Gold and Diamond Oscar Heyman Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18-carat gold ring set with a concave top with 8 square cut diamonds set in platinum, signed and numbered: Oscar Heyman, 22385, American.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Gothic "S" Onyx Gold Initial Ring Victorian
Located in Wallkill, NY
Early Initial ring S 10K Gold. Onyx base. The Ring is a size 9 it can be size by your jeweler or us. This is out of a massive collection of Hopi, Zuni, Navajo, Southwestern, sterling...
Onyx, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
1930s Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The ring is a very good gauge of gold and is in excellent condition.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,725Sale Price|20% Off
Solitaire Ring in Rose Gold with Opal
By Cristina Cipolli Jewellery
Located in London, Richmond
Modern ring in rose gold, set with opal, a gemstone which stimulates creativity and strengthens memory.
Opal, Gold, Rose Gold
Square Emerald Cut Emerald & Baguette Diamond Double Halo Stacked Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 6 Weight: 6.13 grams Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Emerald: .85 ctw Emerald cut: Emerald Emerald color: Transparent Green Natural Diamonds: 1.25 ctw Diamond cuts: T...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond Sapphire Ring 18K White Gold Band
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Sapphire Ring 18K White Gold Band This wonderful piece of estate jewelry is crafted in solid 18K white gold with yellow gold accent.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Elizabeth Locke Harlequin 19K Yellow Gold Tsavorite Band Ring
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in New York, NY
This Elizabeth Locke Harlequin band ring is a beautiful example of the designer’s distinctive approach to classical inspiration, rich color, and high-karat gold craftsmanship. Elizab...
Tsavorite, Yellow Gold
.94 Carat Sapphire Gold Wedding Band Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire wedding band ring. 11 square channel set sapphires in a 14k yellow gold setting. 11 square cut sapphires. approx. total weight. .94cts Size: 6.5 and sizable 14k yellow gol...
Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Green Chrysoprase Chalcedony on Rose Gold Ring 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
Chrysoprase Rose Gold Ring 18 K Green Chrysoprase chalcedony on Rose Gold Ring 18 K French Size : Us SIze : 6.5 French Size : 53 British Size : M
Chalcedony, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Classic Amethyst Topaz Peridot White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Made in the manner of Chanel Coco baroque style, classic 18k white gold ring , set with amethyst, blue topaz and peridot. Ring size - 6, ring top - 21mm x 21mm. Marked: K18WG. Weigh...
Amethyst, Peridot, Topaz, White Gold
Gothic "S" Onyx 10K Gold Initial Ring Victorian
Located in Wallkill, NY
Early Initial ring S 10K Gold. Onyx base. The Ring is a size 9 it can be size by your jeweler or us. This is out of a massive collection of jewelry and fine jewelry from one collecto...
Onyx, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Garnet Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Garnet Ring Size 6 GAI Certified- This lovely ring features nine rectangular cut garnets set in elegant 14K yellow gold. Width: 3 mm. Shank: 2 mm. Total ga...
Garnet, Yellow Gold
Vintage 9 Karat Gold Black Chalcedony Rectangle Signet Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage signet ring crafted in 9K gold. Circa 1980. It features rectangle black chalcedony. Weight: 8.36g Size: 17.25 (US 7) IMPORTANT: please ask about the possibilit...
Chalcedony, Gold, 9k Gold
GIA 2.22ct Natural Cushion Cut Diamonds Ring 14KT K/Si Raised Square*
Located in New York, NY
GIA certified 1.02ct natural cushion cut diamond & 1.20ct. side diamonds ring. GIA Report # 1142774164 Stating: K-color Si-1 clarity. 1.20ct side round brilliant full...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby and Diamond RIng in 18K White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A new Ruby and Diamond ring by Rewa made in 18K white gold. The ring consists of 13 rubies and they weigh a total of approximately 26 ct.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Carnelian and 9 Carat Rose Gold Signet Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The deep red carnelian is complimented perfectly by the 9ct rose gold in this signet ring. Fully Hallmarked London 1966. Ring Size: V or 10 1/2 Stone Dimensions: 10x9mm Height Off...
Carnelian, Gold, Rose Gold
Orange Sapphire Ring 1.06 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Orange Sapphire: 1.06 Carats Metal: Gold Plated Sterling Silver Ring Size: 7 US Custom sizing avail...
Sapphire, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
14K White Gold 4 Stone Diamond Engagement Ring 2CTW GH-SI Stones Wedding Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant and timeless, this 14K white gold diamond engagement ring features a sophisticated four-stone design that creates a beautiful balance of sparkle and contemporary style. -----...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Intense Gray Crystal Opal Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Fine opal ring featuring a 12c approximate weight Australian square shaped gray crystal opal with green, blue and orangish red play of color mounted in an 18k gold mounting full of b...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Gold
Ruby Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 9.55 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.2 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 59 Total Weight: 10.35 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Amethyst Ring Set in 14 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Amethyst 14.66 carats Ring set in 14 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 8.06 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situ...
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold
GIA Certified 1.51 Carat Basket Set Square Cushion Halo Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Surrounding the center stone is an enchanting square cushion halo comprised of round diamonds, expertly set in shared prongs, adding to the ring's captivating presence.
Diamond, White Gold
18 Karat Trinity White Gold Aquamarine Ring
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Trinity Ring Size 7 with 45.99CTS of Aquamarine, and 5.52CTS of Diamond. Set in 18K White Gold.
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Estate 18K Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring - VHK#1046
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate 18K Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring - VHK#1046 Item Details Year: 1980s Ring Size: 6 (Sizable) Metal Type: 18K Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 9.22 grams Diamon...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 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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