Square Emerald Diamond Halo Statement Unique Luxury Vintage Yellow Gold Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Square Emerald Diamond Halo Statement Unique Luxury Vintage Yellow Gold Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Genuine Emerald & Natural Diamonds 14.00 CT Emerald Square Shape 2.00 CTW Diamonds ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,748Sale Price / item|20% Off
Solid 18k White Gold Square Blue Sapphire Diamond Women's Engagement Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful handcrafted masterpiece is set in 18k solid white gold. PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 18k Solid White Gold Gemstone - Blue Sapphire Gemstone weight - 0.27 ct Gemsto...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k White Gold 2.42ctw Square Ruby & Baguette Diamond Wide Zig Zag Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (28) Natural Genuine Rubies - Square Step Cut - Channel Set - Deep Red Color - 1.47ctw (exact) (8) Natural Genuine Diamond - Straight Baguette Cut - Channel Set - Nice ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Captivating 1.86ct. Square Radiant Halo Diamond Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
Product Details: ~Metal: 18K White Gold ~Main stone: .1.86ct square radiant natural diamonds, light pink colour, VVS1 clarity ~Side stones: 24pcs .29ct cushion shape natural diamonds...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue Sapphire Square & Rainbow Moonstone Round Ring In 18K Yellow Gold
By Tresor Collection
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Tresor Beautiful Ring feature 2.72 total carats of Gemstone. The Ring are an ode to the luxurious yet classic beauty with sparkly gemstones and feminine hues. Their contemporary and ...
Moonstone, Blue Sapphire, Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Square Princess Cut Channel Set Rainbow Sapphire Eternity Band Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Explore our best seller eternity band! With the nice size of 2 mm. rainbow sapphires and the channel setting, this ring is as eye-catching and sensational as it is perfect for everyd...
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Cluster Cocktail Band -18k Square .84ctw Curved Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/4 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold & 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Emeralds Treatment: Oiling Carat(s): .36ctw Cut: Square Color: Green Natural Diamonds Ca...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$864Sale Price / item|20% Off
Certified 1Ct Square Cut Natural Emerald & Diamond Solitaire Ring in 14K Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant solitaire ring showcases a certified 1-carat square-cut natural emerald measuring 5 mm, set in luminous 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold 3.16ctw Square Step Cut Sapphire Pave Diamond Ribbon Like Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 7.71 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 (Fitted on a finger.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,680Sale Price|20% Off
Oscar Heyman 18k Yellow Gold 2.75mm Square Sapphire Band Ring sz 5.5
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York City, NY
Oscar Heyman 18k yellow gold band ring contains 30 square sapphires weighing 2.21 cts.
Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Oscar Heyman 18k Yellow Gold 2.5mm Square Ruby Band Ring sz 6.25
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York City, NY
Oscar Heyman 18k yellow gold ruby calibre band ring contains 35 square rubies weighing 1.48 cts.
Ruby, Yellow Gold
$575Sale Price|50% Off
18K Gold 0.60ct Squared Muti- Stones & 0.02ct Diamond Fine Vintage Band Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A gorgeous luxury Neo-vintage band ring that is both suitable for all sexes. This ring has beautiful highly saturated colors of 2 squared green emerald, 2 squared blue sapphires and ...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold
Colombian Emerald and Baguette Cut Diamond 18 Carat Gold Square Dress Ring
Located in London, GB
This 18 carat yellow and white gold dress ring is centred on a beautifully vibrant 1.30ct certified square Colombian emerald, set in a fine rubover mount, giving it a clean outline w...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18k White Gold Square Step Sapphire & Diamond Wide Band Ring Size 9
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 18k White Gold Top - 14k White Gold Shank Weight: 4.64 Grams Ring Size: 9 (Fitted on a finger, please contact us prior to purchase for sizing inquiries.)
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.50 Carats Diamond Square Halo Round Pave Engagement Cocktail White Gold Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
0.50 Carats Diamond Square Halo Round Pave Engagement Cocktail White Gold Ring 0.50 cts Diamonds GI Color, VS Clarity Very Brilliant & Sparkly Diamonds 14K White Gold Size 7 - Resi...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.02ctw VS2 Diamond Square Solitaire Engagement Ring 14k White Gold GIA Sz 7
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamond - Carats - 1ct Cut - Square Modified Brilliant Color - H Clarity - VS2 GIA # - 6227432271 Metal: 14k White Gold Weight: 2.2 Grams Stamps: 1...
Diamond, White Gold
18k White Gold Danhier Square Pave Diamond Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k White Gold Danhier Square Pave Diamond Ring This stunning Danhier Pave Diamond Ring is in excellent condition and is ready to ship!
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
0.50 Carats Diamond Square Halo Round Pave Engagement Cocktail Yellow Gold Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
0.50 Carats Diamond Square Halo Round Pave Engagement Cocktail Yellow Gold Ring 0.50 Carats of Pave GH/VS Diamonds Very Brilliant & Sparkly Diamonds 14K Yellow Gold Great Value Size ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold, 1980s Square Cut Natural Diamond Set Band Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Diamond Band 18ct Gold Circa 1980s This exquisite 18-carat yellow gold band showcases timeless elegance that is sure to catch attention.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,387Sale Price|20% Off
Ring Square Mother Pearl Yellow Gold 18 Carats
Located in Vannes, FR
Ring Square Mother Pearl Yellow Gold 18 Carats Discover this elegant 18-carat yellow gold ring, adorned with a square-shaped natural mother-of-pearl, combining sophistication and si...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rainbow Sapphire Diamond Channel Set Eternity Ring 9ct Gold Square Cut L / 6
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A stunning 9ct yellow gold eternity band featuring eighteen square cut, natural rainbow sapphires in channel set and six brilliant cut natural diamonds. Valuation Certificate of $6,...
Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
18K Yellow Gold Citrine Invisible Set & Diamond Halo Square Wide Ring In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Product: 18K Yellow Gold Diamond & Citrine Halo Ring Ring Material: 18K Yellow Gold Gemstone/Diamond Details: The ring is set with four invisibly set square cut natural citrine gem...
Diamond, Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Square Emerald with Diamond Stepped Shoulder Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Make a bold statement with this Square Emerald and Diamond Art Deco Style Stepped Shoulder Engagement Ring.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,500Sale Price|20% Off
Emerald Square Cut & Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold by Tresor
By Tresor Collection
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Tresor Beautiful Ring feature 1.41 carats of Emerald. and 0.19 carats of Diamond. The Ring are an ode to the luxurious yet classic beauty with sparkly gemstones and feminine hues. Th...
Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
18K White Gold 1.25ct Diamond Square Link Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
The band features openworked square links, echoing the theme of structure and air.Offered brand new, this 18K White Gold 1.25 ct Diamond Square Link Ring comes with a gift box.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Band Ring 18k Yellow Gold with Square Facetted Rubies & Diamonds ca 0.48 carat
Located in Heemstede, NL
Whether stacked with other bands or worn solo, this special ring catches the light — and attention — wherever you go - Material: 18k yellow gold Gemstone: 12 rubies & 17 diamo...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier Blue Aquamarine Square Cushion Cut 18k White Gold Tank Ring 51 L
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Cartier Fine Blue Aquamarine 18 Karat White Gold Tank Ring. Stunning white gold ring with a 6mm tension set fine blue aquamarine. Fine jewellery houses like Cartier only us...
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Charming 0.90ct Square-Cut Diamond Halo Ring in 18k Yellow Gold - GIA Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Charming 0.90ct Square-Cut Diamond Halo Ring in 18k Yellow Gold - GIA Certified This elegantly designed diamond halo ring, crafted from rich 18k yellow gold, features a captivating ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring with sapphire and square cut diamonds up to 0.30ct 18k bicolour gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
- 5 x 1.5 mm - 2.3 mm square cut diamonds, approximately 0.30 carats in total color F/G purity VS/SI ring is in good condition hallmark present, guaranteed 18k gold Handling: ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
.37 Carat Square Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Set in pristine white gold, this ring exudes a sophisticated charm that is both modern and classic.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Engravable Signet Ring - 10k Brushed Square
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 3/4 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Style: Signet Features: Engravable brushed face Measurements Face Height (north to south): 3/8" (9.1mm) Rise Above Finger: 3/32" (2.1mm...
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold 3 Square Cut Bar Channel Set Iolite Substantial Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 12.20 Grams Ring Size: 5.5 (Fitted on a finger.
Iolite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angara Natural Solitaire Square Ruby Stackable Engagement Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: RubyMain Stone Color: Deep Rich RedMain Stone Shape: SquareMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain Stone Size: 3mmMain Stone Carat...
Ruby, Gold
Princess, Round and Baguette Squared Cluster Diamond Ring in Polished White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Crafted in 10 karat white gold, this ring features a stunning square cluster of diamonds, invisibly set to create a seamless and dazzling surface.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
0.55 carat Fancy White Diamond Square cut Sapphires White Gold 18K Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
0.55 carat Fancy White Diamond Square cut, two pink Sapphires and Diamond on White Gold 18K Ring.
White Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
14k White Gold .61ctw Square Step Cut Sapphire w/ Diamond Sides Dainty Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Square Step Cut - Prong Set - Blue Color - 4.2x4.2mm - 0.43ct (exact) (18) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - G/...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Square Diamond Ring Pave Set Ring 18KT White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Diamond ring made with brilliant diamonds in a square shape in 18KT white gold.
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
14K White Gold Square Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Size 5.75 GIA Certified #20109
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold Square Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Size 5.75 GIA Certified- This sparkling 14K white gold engagement ring features one square modified brilliant cut diamond (.42...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,920Sale Price / item|20% Off
Square Zambian Emerald Gemstone Wrap Ring Marquise Diamond 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Deira, Dubai
The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to larger or smaller upon request. FOLLOW SPECTRUM JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusive pieces. Spectrum Jewels is prou...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ring Colombian Square Emerald Extra Quality & Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
A stunning 18kt white gold ring showcasing an untreated, extra-quality 1.04-carat emerald, accented by 30 brilliant diamonds totaling 0.58 carats. Weighing 4.2 grams and sized at 5, ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Yellow Gold Square Ruby and Diamond Signet Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Handsome 18 Karat Yellow Gold Square Top Ring Featuring 17 Channel and Bezel Set Square and Oval Rubies Totaling 1.00 Carat, Accented By 16 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds of VS Clarity...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Scott Kay 14K White Gold Engagement Ring with Square Shaped Dark Blue Sapphire
By Scott Kay
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
14K white gold Scott Kay 'contemporary' engagement ring with 0.22 carat natural diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Fancy Colored Diamond Ring Sz 6.75 Square Stacking Band 14k Yellow Gold Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Metal & Hallmark: 14 karat yellow gold. The ring is not hallmarked though it has tested positive for 14k gold.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angara Natural Square Emerald and Diamond Eternity Wedding Ring in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: EmeraldMain Stone Color: Rich Medium GreenMain Stone Shape: SquareMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain Stone Size: 1.5mmMain St...
Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
Square Blue Topaz & Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Gorgeous Art Deco inspired ring, showcasing a square cut sky shade color blue topaz.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,352Sale Price / item|20% Off
Minimal Mosaic Diamond Ruby Square Stacking Ring in 18K Yellow Gold Settings
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Minimal mosaic diamond ruby square stacking ring in 18K gold which perfectly goes with your personality.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. T Square 18k Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
• Brand: Tiffany & Co. • Collection: T Square • Material: 18k yellow gold • Measurements: approximately 8mm wide x 2.5mm high • Ring size: 8.5 • Weight: 7 grams • Hallmarks: Tiff...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
7.39 Ct Natural Yellow Sapphire Square Cut 14 Karat White Gold Statement Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
7.39 Carat Natural Yellow Sapphire Square Cut 14 Karat White Gold Statement Ring Metal: 14 Karat White Gold Primary Stones: Yellow Sapphire Accent Stones: None Total Carat Weight...
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Julius Cohen Square Diamond Ring
By Julius Cohen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique, 18 Kt Gold ring contains one Square-cut Diamond (.30 Cts.) bezel set on the diagonal and flanked by two prong-set Princess Cut Diamonds (.22 Cts.).
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
14 Karat White Gold Square Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 33 round brilliant cut = 0.10cttw Color: H Clarity: SI2-I1 Ring Size: 5 (please allow up to 2 additional business days for sizing requests) Dimensio...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,056Sale Price / item|20% Off
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Square Ring Studded in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Blue sapphire and diamond square shape ring set in 18k gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your learning and spiritual healing.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Square Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Square Ring Size 10- This lovely 14K yellow gold ring features one round brilliant cut diamond set in a unique square design.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 5.00 Carats G/VVS Square Emerald Shape Diamond 18k Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite Diamond ring in an elegant and sophisticated design, so elegant and refined style. Elevate your timeless of beauty and add a touch of class and charm on your look. Magni...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
18k Yellow Gold 2.63ctw Square Step Sapphire 5 Stone Channel Bar Set Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (5) Natural Genuine Sapphires- Square Step Cut - Channel Bar Set - Dark Blue - 2.63ctw (exact) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 4.42 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 (Fitte...
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold 0.88ct Alternating Square Step Cut Ruby & Diamond Channel Set Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (5) Natural Genuine Rubies - Square Step Cut - Channel Set - Vivid Red Color - 0.56ctw (exact) (4) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Square Step Cut - Channel Set - F/G Color ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Style Square Green Emerald with Diamond Steps 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A stunning emerald and diamond ring. This beautiful ring features an elegant square emerald center with sparkling square diamonds on either side.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Ring with 2.30 Carat Square Cut Emerald and Diamonds
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
18 Karat White Gold Ring with 2.30 carat Square Cut Emerald and Diamonds 18K white gold ring with center stone square Emerald and 2 rows of gorgeous round diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 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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