Killer Emerald Eternity Band
Located in Litchfield, CT
., Solothurn, Switzerland. This chic stacking ring features 1.50 carats of lush green emeralds set in eighteen-karat white gold.
Vintage 1980s Swiss Band Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Killer Emerald Eternity Band
Located in Litchfield, CT
., Solothurn, Switzerland. This chic stacking ring features 1.50 carats of lush green emeralds set in eighteen-karat white gold.
Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Double Diamond Band, 2.62 Carats, Size 9
Located in Miami, FL
If you like stacking rings, this one plays really well with others — but it also looks amazing worn solo, like an “I don’t need anything else” kind of piece. 14K White Gold Diamonds...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Gold Ruby Emerald Anniversary Band 0.70 Ct Natural Ruby Channel Set Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
Crafted in solid 14K yellow gold, the warm glow of the metal beautifully complements the vibrant gemstone colors, resulting in a luxurious combination that stands out from traditiona...
Ruby, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
14K White Gold Diamond Curved Band
Located in Venice, CA
These type of curved bands are often used as wedding bands because they fit nicely around the stone of an engagement ring—but they can also be worn as a fun stacking ring to add curv...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Lagos Caviar Beaded Stacking Band - Yellow Gold 18k Stackable Dots Ring
By Lagos Caviar
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 3/4 Brand: Lagos Collection: Caviar Design: Beaded Stacking Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Style: Band Theme: Dots Features: Stackable Measurements Face Height (north t...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VCA Onyx and Diamond Ring. V Shape 18k Yellow Gold Signed Van Cleef & Arpels
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Designed as a stackable ring, this piece offers versatility while retaining its unmistakable vintage character.
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$3,900 / item
Single Row Stackable Diamond Ring
By Rebecca Noff
Located in Toronto, ON
The double row diamond band is an understated unisex band that can be worn daily as a regular diamond band or as a wedding band. It features two rows of pavé set diamonds 18K rose g...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary Sapphire Band 14K (or 18k upon request) White Gold Baguette Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Perfect as a wedding band, stacking ring, or a chic standalone piece, this design embodies timeless style with a contemporary edge.
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
14K Gold 0.90 Ct Zambian Emerald Square Cut Dainty Ring Matte Finish Juhi Jewels
Located in Jaipur, IN
The minimalist design makes this ring especially versatile—perfect for everyday wear, stacking with other bands, or wearing alone as a subtle statement of color.
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co Paloma Picasso 18k Rose Gold Diamond Groove Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Minimal by Paloma's standards, but architectural by anyone else's, this would make a fabulous wedding band or stacking ring. Condition: Good Era: Estate Contemporary Year: 2010's (r...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Art Deco Burmese Ruby OMC Diamond Ring 14K Gold Antique Wedding Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
The ring is a magnificent wedding or engagement ring, a to die for stacking ring, or the perfect ring to wear everyday.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,185Sale Price / item|35% Off
1 Carat Diamond Bezel Eternity Band 14K Yellow Gold 1.00 Ct Diamond Wedding Band
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Add this band to your fine jewelry stackable ring collection or pair it with your engagement ring or favorite cocktail ring.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,250 / item
Clarissa Bronfman Single Stackable Diamond Rings
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
Diamonds on Silver - Stackable Size: 7 *Bottom diamond ring in profile photo not included *List price is for each ring**** Re-sizeable at extra charge
Diamond, Silver
Tiffany & Co. Two Row Diamond Half Circle 18K Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in University Place, WA
This is a retired Tiffany design that is increasingly hard to find, ideal as a stacking ring, an anniversary band, or a refined everyday signature piece.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,195 / item
14k Rose Gold Emerald Cut Diamond Eternity Band Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
14k Rose Gold Emerald Cut Diamond Eternity Band Ring features a pave set diamond band with emerald cut diamond set in the center of the band making a dainty diamond stackable ring.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Memoire Platinum Shared Prong Diamond Eternity Band
By Memoire
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Designed in a finger size 6 with a comfortable finished weight of 3.2 grams, this elegant band is perfect as a wedding band, anniversary ring, stacking ring, or a sophisticated state...
Diamond, Platinum
Oval Cut Bezel Eternity Band, 3.05 Carat, 18K Yellow Gold, Size 6
By ADA Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Whether worn as a wedding band, anniversary ring, stacking ring, or standalone statement piece, this eternity band offers exceptional craftsmanship and enduring style.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,164Sale Price|20% Off
Stacking Daimond Ring 14KT White Ring Modern Promise Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stunning diamond ring, stacking modern style in 14KT white gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,144Sale Price / item|20% Off
Multi Shape Marquise and Round Diamond Crown Band Wedding Ring 14K Solid Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
With its dimensional structure and substantial gold weight, this ring delivers presence without bulk — perfect as a wedding band, anniversary ring, or statement stacking piece.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
18K White Gold Three Stone Blue Sapphire Diamond Wave Scalloped Band Ring
Located in Covington, LA
Three richly colored blue sapphires totaling approximately 0.88 carat are gracefully accented by brilliant diamonds totaling approximately 0.17 carat, creating a sophisticated design...
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Pear Ruby SI/H Diamond Halo Wedding Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Natural Ruby Birthstone Diamond Stacking Promise Ring 18 Karat White Gold features emerald cut diamond set in the center of half diamond and half ruby set band making a dainty stacka...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$200Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra 2.4ct Rainbow Marquise Multisapphire Curved Ring in 925 Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
Style this rainbow sapphire ring as the focal point of a stacked ring set with slim sterling silver bands, or wear it alone to add a vibrant splash of color to neutral outfits.
Silver, Sterling Silver
18K White Gold Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Eternity Band 1.74ct Sapphires 1.00ct D
Located in Great Neck, NY
Perfect as a wedding band, anniversary ring, stacking ring, or right-hand statement, this piece brings together timeless design and collectible gemstones from Sri Lanka’s famed sapph...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
White and Rose Stacking "V" Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This ring is so much fun to wear. The two "v" shapes stack perfectly together in 3.7 grams of 18 karat white and rose gold which is sparkling in 0.39 carats of diamonds made up of 58...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Gucci Link to Love Diamond White 18k Gold Ring
By Gucci
Located in Geneva, CH
A bold and influential ring design. Stackable mechanism for adding one or more rings on top.
Diamond, 18k Gold
$733 / item
Diamond Baguette-Cut Stackable Band Ring
Located in Great neck, NY
This is a Beautiful Diamond Stackable Eternity Band crafted of 14K Gold featuring 0.14 ct. Natural white diamonds Diamond Color & Clarity is GH-SI1, Can be worn stacked or alone!...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$733 / item
Diamond Baguette-Cut Stackable Band Ring
Located in Great neck, NY
This is a Beautiful Diamond Stackable Eternity Band crafted of 14K Gold featuring 0.14 ct. Natural white diamonds Diamond Color & Clarity is GH-SI1, Can be worn stacked or alone!...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$733 / item
Diamond Baguette-Cut Stackable Band Ring
Located in Great neck, NY
This is a Beautiful Diamond Stackable Eternity Band crafted of 14K Gold featuring 0.14 ct. Natural white diamonds Diamond Color & Clarity is GH-SI1, Can be worn stacked or alone!...
Diamond, 14k Gold
0.31ct Pink Enamel Heart SI/H Diamond Band Promise Ring 14K Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
0.31ct Pink Enamel Heart SI/H Diamond Band Promise Ring 14 Yellow Gold features heart cut diamond in center of the pink enamel band making it minimalist stacking ring.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$665Sale Price|30% Off
Chrome Green Diopside Ring, 14K Yellow Gold Stack Beaded Handmade Stackable
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Add a touch of style to any outfit, perfect in a ring stack! This ring would be the perfect gift for yourself or your loved one!
Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
925 Silver Peridot Half Eternity Band Ring by Silvorra for August Birthday Gift
Located in New York, NY
It is ideal for everyday wear, stacking, or as a subtle anniversary band. Paired well with slim silver bands to create a sophisticated stacked ring combination.
Peridot, Silver, Sterling Silver
From $4,576 / item
2.3 Carat SI/H Natural Diamond Cluster Wedding Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Cluster Ring in 18k White Gold, Diamond Cluster Ring, 18k White, Rose, Yellow Gold Stacking Ring, Unique Diamond Wedding Ring, Cocktail Ring, Statement Ring, 2nd Anniversary Gift Fe...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamond & Sapphire Bypass Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
★ -Authentic natural diamonds and sapphires -Handcrafted with secure, precise settings -Unique bypass design symbolizing connection -Trusted fine jewelry maker with global buyers ★ ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Timeless Elegance 14K (or 18k upon request) Gold Bezel-Set Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Perfect as a wedding band, anniversary gift, or a luxurious stackable ring, this design embodies sophistication, sustainability, and timeless elegance.
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18K Gold Fabri Stackable Diamond Ring
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This elegant stackable gold ring is a fusion of delicate beauty and inner strength.
White Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 1ct Emerald Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring in 950 Platinum
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Its sleek form allows it to pair effortlessly with wedding bands or stackable rings for a custom bridal look. Details & Custom Options: • Center Stone: 1ct Natural Emerald-Cut D...
Diamond, Platinum, White Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco Emerald Heart Diamond Wedding Engagement Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
What a romantic Wedding Ring, Engagement Ring or a special Ring to wear everyday or to wear as part of a stack of rings.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 0.12 Carat Diamond Stackable Flower Ring
Located in London, GB
A slim warm yellow gold band then completes the piece for subtle yet elegant finish. This ring works perfectly alone, however, try stacking with our identical counterparts for a m...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 0.12 Carat Diamond Stackable Flower Ring
Located in London, GB
A slim warm yellow gold band then completes the piece for subtle yet elegant finish. This ring works perfectly alone, however, try stacking with our identical counterparts for a mor...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Killer Emerald Eternity Band
Located in Litchfield, CT
The look is classic, vibrant, and playful. Today they can be stacking rings, back in the day these were called guard rings; Art Deco beauties would fan their fingers showing off thei...
Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue Sapphire Natural Diamond Eternity Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
A refined choice for marking special occasions, this ring is ideal for stacking or wearing as a stand-alone statement.
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14...
$5,865 / item
Triple Stacked 22 Karat Gold Ring
By Romae Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Triple Stacked 22K Yellow Gold Ring by ROMAE Jewelry - Inspired by an Ancient Cypriot Design.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Graduated Pear 0.28Ct SI/H Natural Diamond Three Stone Band Ring 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Graduated Pear 0.28Ct SI/H Natural Diamond Three Stone Band Ring 18k White Gold features three pear cut diamonds set in the east west direction making a dainty stacking ring.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.23 Carat Pear Cut SI/HI Diamond Split Shank Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
0.23 Carat Pear Cut SI/HI Diamond Split Shank Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold features a dainty pear cut diamond set in the center of the split shank band making a minimalist stacking ring.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Multi Shape 2.3 Carat SI/H Natural Diamond Cocktail Ring 14K White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Cluster Ring in 18k White Gold, Diamond Cluster Ring, 14k White, Rose, Yellow Gold Stacking Ring, Unique Diamond Wedding Ring, Cocktail Ring, Statement Ring, 2nd Anniversary Gift Fe...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$539Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Gold Diamond Clover Ring Engagement Ring Stackable Diamond Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Clover Ring Engagement Ring For Women Wedding Band Stackable Diamond Ring Dainty Everyday Ring Birthday Gift.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$200Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra 1.36 Carat Oval Cut Emerald & Diamond Solitaire Ring in Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
Style this elegant emerald ring with slim diamond bands or delicate silver stacking rings for a refined layered look.
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
Natural SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Open Band Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Open Band Stackable Ring 18 Karat White Gold features a six pear cut diamonds, aligned in a descending order from smallest to largest in center, three set...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Wide Band Spiral Natural Diamond Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
-Ships worldwide from India. ★WHY US?★ -The stacked look gives the volume of multiple rings without the fuss.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Faceted Rock Crystal Quartz Oxidized Silver Gold Tiger Ring, Kika Alvarenga 2024
Located in Dallas, TX
Inspired by Brazil’s rich natural landscape and artistic heritage, Alvarenga’s work resonates with collectors seeking luxury gemstone jewelry that is both versatile and visually stri...
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Mixe...
Natural Diamond 0.16 carat 18KT Yellow gold Band Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Shift your focus to fabulous with this uniquely elegant baguette diamond stackable ring. Exceptionally designed with beautiful Duo baguette diamonds, this gorgeous piece is a modern...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Set of Four Stackable Diamond Rings
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
The Price listed is for all 4 diamond rings! Approx. 0.84 carats total weight diamonds, we can alter this ring to any size. These rings are in a size 8. Color: F Clarity: Vs1-vs2 ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Geometric Twist Diamond Pave Band 0.20 Carats in 14K Yellow Gold
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
You will love how this ring looks and feels! The band fits flush next to most rings, perfect as a stackable ring or gorgeous wedding band.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Stackable July Birthstone Band 14K Gold 2mm Ring Wedding Stack LR50889
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Austin, TX
These bands are made in ring sizes 3-10 US. Gemstone total weight varies with ring size.
Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$602Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Gold Diamond Clover Ring Engagement Ring Stackable Diamond Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Clover Ring is made of 18k solid gold featured with natural white sparkly diamond Handset by a master setter in our studio. Available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Ro...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$498Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Gold Natural Sapphire Ring Thin Stacking Gold Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Natural Sapphire Ring in 14k Solid Gold Thin Stacking Gold Ring Gold Bar Ring Wedding Band Minimalist Everyday Ring Christmas Gift.
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,038Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Solid Gold Toi Moi Heart Bypass Natural Diamonds Statement Ring (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
★ - Designed to symbolise togetherness and harmony - Crafted with precision to highlight symmetry and light play - Expert setting and finishing handled entirely in-house - Trusted fo...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Floral Diamond Wide Band 6.5mm Ring 14K Yellow Gold Stackable Stack, LR9229
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Austin, TX
Accented by lovely 14 karat yellow gold, this ring is an amazing fashion band and stackable band!
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Platinum 18kt Gold .44cttw Round Diamond Eternity Band 6.5 Sz, 5mm NEW 8.91gr
By Rock N Gold Creations
Located in San Diego, CA
This band is perfect as an anniversary gift, stackable ring, wedding band, or wedding ring. Weighs 8.91 grams in total.
Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Leto Lama Colombian Muzo Emeralds and Diamonds Bezel Bubble Band 18 Ct Gold
Located in London, GB
A unique yet classic emerald and diamonds band easy to wear on its own or as a stack ring. 18 Ct Yellow Gold 0.070 White diamonds E-F 0.075 Colombian Emeralds Hallmarked by the Lon...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k 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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