1920s Emerald and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique German 0.24 carat natural emerald and 0.23 carat diamond, 14k yellow gold and 14k white gold set cocktail ring; part of our antique jewelry and estate j...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Diamond Cascade 18k Yellow Gold Pendant & Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
They are large and bright white stones in baguette and marquise-shape set in a waterfall style. Made in 18k yellow gold and ready to be worn as a ring or detach the shank and add a c...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sparkle Men's 14k Yellow Gold Ring with 2.75ct Diamonds
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
Custom made -14k Yellow gold -Ring size: 11 -Weight: 9.4gr -Ring width: 0.2-0.6” -Diamond: 2.75ct, VS clarity, G color
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Ring Geometric 18K White Gold 3.32 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Ring Geometric 18K White Gold 3.32 TDW This gorgeous estate ring is finely crafted in solid 18K White gold and set with white and fiery diamonds. There are 9 invisible set d...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Yellow Quartz & Tsavorite Garnet Ring 19.3g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies custom made 18k yellow gold and gemstone ring. Stamped 18k and weighs 19.3 grams, net 17 grams of 18k gold. The center stone is a rectangle, yellow quartz, measuring 15.8mm by...
Garnet, Quartz, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Amethyst and Diamond Ring
Located in Bradenton, FL
14k Yellow Gold Amethyst and Diamond Ring. 9.8 dwts. The dimensions of the amethyst baguette are approximately 19 mm length x 14 mm width x 6 mm depth. The ring has six round single ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Orange Carnelian White Gold Art Deco Filigree Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Estate 1930's translucent rectangular carnelian center stone in a 14k white gold filigree setting. 1 cut cornered rectangular orange carnelian Size 7 and sizable 14k white gold S...
Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$3,424Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This striking ring features vibrant square-cut rubies channel-set in sinuous diagonal rows, framed by pavé set brilliant cut diamonds that curve gracefully across the bold, 18K yello...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Garnet and Pearl Ring of 15k Gold, Circa 1880
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A beautiful Victorian ring hallmarked in Chester England in 1888. The ring is centered with a richly colored rectangular step cut garnet framed by a halo of split pearls, and accent...
Garnet, Pearl, 15k Gold
Emerald 9 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Handcrafted in Italy
By Botta gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
Lovely ring in 9 karat yellow gold handcrafted in Italy by Botta Gioielli with square emerald.
Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Turquoise and Black diamond ring 18KT gold size 7
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Cocktail ring with turquoise and natural black diamonds in 18KT gold. Ring is size 7 and can be re-sized. **All items leave our premises with a certificate in buyers name, company p...
Black Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
2.80 ctw Vintage Style Colombian Emerald & Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Details: Style: Vintage Style Center Stone: Colombian Emerald (Square-Cut) Accent Stone: Diamond Total Carat Weight: 2.80 ctw Emerald Weight: 1.80 ct Diamond Weight: 1.00 ct (Approx....
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Garnet Men's Ring - 14k Rectangular 2.20ct Solitaire
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $80 or Down 1 size for $50 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Garnet Carat(s): 2.20ct Cut: Rectangular Total Carats: ...
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K White Gold 1.20ct Emerald Filigree Crown Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This exquisite vintage ring is crafted in solid 14K white gold and showcases a vibrant square-cut emerald weighing approximately 1.20 carats (6.5mm).
Emerald
Blue Sapphire Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 1.0 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.9 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 9.21 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then sit...
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 8.35 carats Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.3 cm Length: 1.4 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Weight: 15.94 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then si...
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.80ctw Blue Sapphire Ring 18k Yellow Gold Stackable Band Size 6.75
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Sapphires - Total Carats - 0.80ctw Cut - Square Color - Dark Blue Treatment - Heated Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 3.2 Grams Stamps: 750 Face Heigh...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Citrine and Diamond Ring in 18k Rose Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
A 7.5 ct Citrine and diamond ring i 18k rose gold. It is a simple design with the main citrine in the middle and 2 lines of diamond pave at 2 side of the ring. US Ring size 8.5
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,120Sale Price|20% Off
14k Yellow Gold Amethyst Set Contemporary Horizontal Elongated Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
14k yellow gold ring. This unusual ring has a square, half-faceted, and half cabochon cut, medium to dark purple color amethyst, offset into a wide, elongated contemporary split, dec...
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A striking vintage cocktail ring crafted in 18K yellow gold, centering a vivid emerald cut emerald weighing approximately 6.25 carats. The richly hued green stone is framed by 22 bri...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$3,330 / item
18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Wedding Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 18K Solid Yellow Gold Gemstone - Ruby Gemstone Weight - 0.22 ct Stone Size - 1.5 mm Stone Shape - Square Diamond weight - 0.75 Carat Diamond Size - ...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
.50 Carat Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Dome Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Ruby and diamond ring. Alternating 4 princess cut diamonds and 5 square cut rubies in at 18k yellow gold setting. 5 square cut genuine red rubies, VS approx. .50cts 4 princess cut ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold Natural Diamond Signet Ring
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18K white gold signet ring is from Timeless Collection. This exceptional piece of jewellery is made from natural white diamonds in total of 5.93 Carat.Total metal weight is 28.15 gr....
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold White Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18K white gold cocktail ring is from Damier Collection. This classy slightly flexible ring is made of 3 rows of natural white diamonds in total of 1.10 Carat. Total metal weight is 1...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 3.20 Carat Emerald Bombe Dome Sputnik 18K Gold Statement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage domed statement ring featuring 3.20 carats of square-cut emeralds set in 18K yellow gold textured basket-weave design.
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,799Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Aquamarine & Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
This is an elegant Aquamarine & Diamond ring studded in 18k White gold features a fine quality of Aquamarine 1.64 carats with Diamond 0.53 carats. This entire ring is made in 18k W...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,399Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Aquamarine & Sapphire Ring in 18k White Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
This is an elegant Aquamarine & Sapphire ring studded in 18k White gold features a fine quality of Aquamarine 3.35 carats with Sapphire 0.97 carats. This entire ring is made in 18k...
Aquamarine, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Princess-Cut and Baguette Diamond Bombé Ring, 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Greenwich, CT
A domed bombé ring built around a single princess-cut center diamond flanked by vertical rows of channel-set princess cuts and straight baguettes, the whole face arranged in a steppe...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$7,199Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Aquamarine & Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
This is an elegant Aquamarine & Diamond ring studded in 18k White gold features a fine quality of Aquamarine 3.71 carats with 287 Diamond 1.27 carats. This entire ring is made in 18...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s Emerald and 1.10 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive vintage emerald and diamond band ring has been crafted in 14k yellow gold with a 14k white gold setting.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage French 18k Gold Cannel Set Sapphire Ring by MC Paris
Located in Venice, CA
This is a vintage ring with beautiful construction and a clean aesthetic line. Two half-dome bands are stacked together, and a row of channel set square cut sapphires peer out from b...
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
18 Karat Gold 2.15 Carat Sapphire Infinity Band Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Embark on a journey of timeless elegance with our 18 Karat Gold 2.15 Carat Sapphire Infinity Band Ring – a symbol of eternal love and sophistication. Each ring is meticulously crafte...
Sapphire, 18k Gold
11 Carat Kunzite Gold Solitaire Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
By Coach House
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Classic Dress Ring, centering a large 11ct square facet-cut Bluish-purple Kunzite in unique handmade 18k white gold mounting.
Kunzite, 18k Gold, Gold
6.05 Carat Emerald Diamond 14 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat gold. It is hand set with 6.05 carats emerald & .79 carats of sparkling diamonds. The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
White Gold Fashion Ring with Natural Pink Tourmaline
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Art Deco-inspired ring is made of 14 karat white gold and features a natural pink tourmaline measuring 15x15x8 mm. The ring has been featured in Harper's Bazaar and Vogue UA. I...
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$23,500 / item
Emerald Rose Cut 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 2.5 carats emerald and illuminated with 1.89 carats of glittering diamonds. The ring is a siz...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
$5,500 / item
Carved Emerald 14 Karat Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat gold. It is set in 6.5 carats Carved emerald & .35 carats of diamonds. The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to larger or sm...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 18k White Gold 1.05tcw Sapphire Channel Set Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage band ring is a refined and highly wearable design, set with 1.05 carats total weight of sapphires in a clean channel setting that highlights both color and structure. Ch...
Sapphire
Beauvince Emma Emerald & Diamond Ring in Yellow Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Rustic yet chic, the Emma emerald ring features a stunning deep green emerald highlighted by the glow of yellow gold and lustrous diamonds. It is a unique piece, ideal for someone wh...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Platinum-topped 14K Gold, Sapphire, & Diamond Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Marks: Unmarked Fineness: Unmarked for gold fineness. Professionally tests at 14k. Ring Size: ca. 7 1/4 Gemstone Measurements: 1 square emerald cut sapphire: ca. 4.43 x 4.02 x 2....
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum
Retro 1945 Fluted Ring in 18kt yellow Gold with Rubies
Located in Aventura, FL
Adorning the sides of the ring are 10 square-cut rubies, weighing a total of approximately 0.50 carats.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring with emeralds up to 3.50ct - 11.8 grams - 18k white gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18 kt white gold ring set with carre cut emerald tot. 3.50 ct - ringsize U.S. 7.25 - EU. 17.5 (55) detailed description: the top of the ring is 1.6 cm wide weight 14.6 grams ring...
Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sophisticated 6.24ct Diamond Pave Ring in 18K Yellow Gold - GIA Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
This GIA-certified ring centers on a 5.93ct square modified natural diamond, graded N color and VVS2 clarity, radiating bold brilliance from its four-prong setting.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
12k Gold Trojan Carved Carnelian Hand Engraved Etched Signet Statement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 12k Yellow Gold Weight: 15.6 Grams Ring Size: 11.0 (Fitted on a finger.
Carnelian, Gold
French 1950s Polychrome Tourmaline 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark. Original and elegant retro ring, its setting is large, slightly domed openwork and decorated on top of a superb rectangular polychrom...
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18 Karat Gold 4.48 Carat Ruby Eternity Cocktail Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Crafted with sophistication and opulence, the 18 Karat Gold 4.48 Carat Ruby Eternity Cocktail Ring unveils an unspoken narrative of grace and allure. A harmonious symphony of eleganc...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Invisible Setting Ruby and Diamond Ring 18 Karat Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique Invisible setting Square Natural Ruby's and center Oval Diamond 18k Yellow Gold 8.0 grams. Total Ruby 5.25 carat AAA very nice red. Center oval Diamond approx 0.50 carat H-I ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Fancy Vivid Yellow Green Diamond 18K Gold Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Centering white diamond on white 18K gold ring. Fancy Vivid Yellow Green Dimensions: 4.05 x 3.90 x 3.61 mm.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Fancy Vivid Yellow Green Diamond 18K Gold Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Centering white diamond on white 18K gold ring. Fancy Vivid Yellow Green Dimensions: 4.05 x 3.90 x 3.61 mm.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Sapphires 8.20 Carat Ring 18 Karat White Gold Algt Certified
Located in München, DE
An exceptional ring with 170 sapphires approx. 8.20 carats in total, uniform bright blue in transparent quality, shape: square and freeform, mixed cut.
Sapphire, White Gold
8.23 Carat Round Tanzanite Square Shank 5.02 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful color 8.23 Ct Round shaped Tanzanite (looks like Sapphire) set in the center of an 18K Square Shank Invisible set (you see no metal) Diamond Engagement Ring. Details: C...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
An 18k Gold Diamond and Pink Sapphire Toi et Moi Ring
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18-karat gold 'toi et moi' ring with two natural unheated square-faceted pink sapphires (app. 3.24 ct).
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Engagement Ring with Rose Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Art Deco-inspired ring is made of 18 karat rose gold and features a natural rose quartz measuring 15x15x8 mm. The ring was mentioned in Harper's Bazaar and Vogue UA. Its design...
Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary Rectangular Cut Citrine and Off-Set Diamond Squared Band Ring 14K
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 6.5 Gorgeous contemporary citrine and pave diamond ring. The rectangular cut vibrant orange citrine is prong set in a horizontal layout, filling the finger with sparkle. ...
Diamond, Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ruby and 9 Carat Gold Half Eternity Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This lovely half eternity holds a strip of square cut rubies which reach around half of the 9ct gold band.
Ruby, Gold
4.17 Carat Colombian Emerald & Diamond Unisex White Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GRS Certified 4.17 Carat Minor Oil Colombian Emerald and 1.60 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18k White Gold. Unisex. Details: Item Type: Cocktail Ring Metal: 14K White Gold Size: ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Rachel Koen Diamond Engagement Ring 14K White Gold 0.55cttw
Located in New York, NY
Honor her with this exceptional diamond engagement ring crafted in 14K white gold. This ring features a square-shaped frame, set with 9 princess cut diamonds as a center stone and di...
Diamond, White 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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