3.42ct Morganite Statement Ring 14K Rose Gold R6407
By Aurora Designer
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Solid 14K gold ring set with a pink geometric-shaped morganite ♥ The setting measures 14.4mm in length, 9.6 in width, 7mm in height ♥ Ring size: US 7 (Free resizing up or down 1 s...
Morganite, Gold, Rose Gold
Blue Sapphire & Diamond Statement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Statement Ring Material: 18K White Gold Condition: New Center Stone: Blue Sapphire 4.38ctw Diamond: 2.20 Clarity: VS1 Color Grade: F Ring Dimension: Size: 6,25 Width: 7mm Thickness...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k Gold Diamond Ring Forever Promise Ring Pave Statement Ring Valentines Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Gold Diamond Ring Forever Promise Ring Pave Statement Ring Valentines Gift.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Modern Large Tanzanite Diamond Gold Flower Statement Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Impressive three dimensional flower cocktail ring featuring open gold work and pave diamond petals with a centralized 54 carat cabochon tanzanite.
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
14k Rose Gold 9.25ct Citrine and Diamond Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This statement ring is crafted in 14k rose gold and features a striking 9.25 carat citrine accented by white and chocolate diamonds totaling approximately 0.48 carats.
Citrine, Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Yellow Gold Rolling Band - 14k Statement Ring SZ 6
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold, 14k White Gold, & 14k Rose Gold Style: Rolling Statement Band Measurements Face Height (north to south): 9/32" (6.6mm) Rise Above Fing...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Oval Cabochon Opal 14k Yellow Gold Statement Ring
Located in Towson, MD
Victorian estate opal solitaire ring in 14K yellow gold, centering a luminous oval cabochon opal measuring approximately 10.42mm by 8.24mm in a four-prong claw setting with decorativ...
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Solid Gold Dainty Heart Stacking Statement Ring Minimalist Valentines Ring.
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Dainty Heart Stacking Statement Ring Minimalist Valentines Ring.
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Diamond Cluster 14K Yellow Gold Statement Dome Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Diamond Cluster 14K Yellow Gold Statement Ring features natural yellow diamonds set in 14K yellow gold.
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18K White Gold Emerald-Cut Garnet & Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Crafted in 18K white gold, this elegant statement ring showcases a richly saturated emerald-cut garnet framed by a sparkling halo of round brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, Garnet, White Gold
$29,161 / item
4.85ct Diamond Cluster Fan 14K White Gold Statement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Experience elegance redefined with the Diamond Cluster Fan 14K White Gold Statement Ring, crafted from radiant 14K White Gold.
14k Gold, White Gold
$36,960Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier 4 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Statement Ring
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite vintage statement ring by Cartier is a masterclass in luxury design, showcasing a sophisticated architectural silhouette crafted in radiant 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$24,300 / item
Pearl Diamond 18 Karat Gold Flower Statement Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This stunning ring is crafted from 18-karat white gold. It is hand set with 23.62 carats pearl, .67 carats sapphire and 3.32 carats of glittering diamonds. The ring is a size 7 and...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
$2,722Sale Price / item|20% Off
Blue Sapphire White Diamond White Gold Statement Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White Gold 14K Ring Diamond 24-Round 57-0,1-G/VS1A Diamond 28-RND-0,14ct Sapphire 7-2,18ct Weight 3.06 gram Size 17 With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATK...
14k Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Carved Lavender Jadeite Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A bold vintage statement ring crafted in 14k yellow gold, featuring a beautifully carved lavender jadeite centerpiece.
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.80ct Baguette Diamond 14K Gold Contemporary Spiral Statement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Radiate elegance with the Contemporary Spiral 14K Gold Diamond Statement Ring, available in 14K Yellow Gold and White Gold.
Gold, 14k Gold
14k Rose Gold Pear & Trillion Cut Sapphire Statement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite 14k rose gold ring features a striking pear-shaped sapphire weighing 2.26 carats paired with a brilliant trillion-cut sapphire of 2.98 carats.
Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
From $3,016 / item
18k Yellow Gold Bubbles Diamond Studded Statement Band Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
18k Yellow Gold Bubbles Diamond Studded Statement Band Ring features yellow gold bubble type structures combined in a linear and in ascending order towards the front and diamonds stu...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
From $2,413 / item
14k Yellow Gold Bubbles Diamond Studded Statement Band Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
14k Yellow Gold Bubbles Diamond Studded Statement Band Ring features yellow gold bubble type structures combined in a linear and in ascending order towards the front and diamonds stu...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
de Grisogono 18K White Gold 6.76ct Diamond Statement Ring
By de GRISOGONO
Located in Southampton, PA
For maximalist glamour. This de Grisogono statement ring is crafted in lustrous 18K white gold, with a diamond-traced band leading up to the remarkable centerpiece.
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Goddess Laxmi Statement Ring
By Jaipur Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning interpretation of the Goddess Laxmi’s mode of transportation, the owl. Incarnate by dazzling White Diamond wings and fiery Pink Ruby eyes in a fully Pavé Diamond ring. Thi...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
$15,600Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage David Webb Enamel 18K Yellow Gold Statement Ring
By David Webb
Located in Chicago, IL
This magnificent vintage David Webb statement ring is a bold example of American fine jewelry craftsmanship, meticulously crafted in lustrous 18k yellow gold and finished with vibran...
Yellow Gold, Enamel
Françoise Flower Diamond Statement Ring in 14k White Gold
By Julia Post Jewelry
Located in Newport Beach, CA
A celebration of femininity in full bloom, the Françoise Ring is a sculptural statement piece crafted in 14k white gold and adorned with nearly 6 carats of pavé-set diamonds.
Diamond, White Gold
1.67ct Emerald & Diamond Halo 14K Yellow Gold Statement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Emerald Halo Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Statement Ring showcases a breathtaking emerald center stone, crowned by fancy diamonds in a classic 14K yellow gold setting.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Grey Agate & Tsavorite Statement Ring 18K Gold For Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
18K Yellow Gold Ring This striking 18K yellow gold ring showcases the captivating beauty of a polished grey agate, elegantly accented by vivid natural tsavorites.
Agate, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
$4,424Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Solid Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring, Statement Emerald Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Diamond and Emerald Statement Ring Set in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 5.32 carats and diamonds of 1.51 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
$46,665Sale Price|20% Off
David Yurman 3.00 Carat Diamond 18K Gold Statement Ring
By David Yurman
Located in Chicago, IL
Modern yet timeless, this statement ring transitions effortlessly from day to evening wear and serves as a sophisticated addition to any fine jewelry collection.
Diamond, 18k Gold
1980's Wide Diamond Statement Band Ring 14k Gold
Located in South Pasadena, CA
A really comfortable and wearable statement ring. In very good condition. Size: Approx. 9 Metal: 14k Yellow and White Gold Stones: 23 single cut diamonds approx. .20ctw SI-I clari...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Evil Eye Statement Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estates, IL
The evil eye, thought to provide protection from evil spirits is beautifully captured in this gold, black and CZ evil eye cocktail ring. The large ring, which spans from knuckle to k...
Zircon, Gold Plate, Brass
14k White Gold Pearl and Diamond Pave Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A striking statement ring crafted in 14k white gold, centered by a luminous pearl with a smooth, high-polish surface and soft natural luster.
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Full Finger Diamond Ring 14k Solid Gold Statement Adjustable
Located in Chicago, IL
Full Finger Diamond Ring 14k Solid Gold Statement Ring Adjustable Finger Ring Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New with tags: A brand-new, unused...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Statement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Centered on an emerald-cut sapphire, this Ceylon Sapphire Ring is surrounded by brilliant diamonds and French cut sapphires in 18K white gold. The striking Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Ri...
Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Mid-Century 9K Gold Smoky Quartz Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A bold mid-century statement ring featuring a large smoky quartz set in an architectural open-frame gold mounting.
Quartz, Gold, 9k Gold
Yellow Gold Ancient Coin Reproduction Statement Ring - 10k Currency
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $50 or Down 1 size for $40 Design: Ancient coin reproduction Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & Silver (Coin) Style: Statement Theme: Curr...
10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
From $4,703 / item
18K White Gold Mixed-Cut Diamond Starburst Statement Ring
Located in Deira, AE
Design Style: Mixed-Cut Diamond Starburst Statement Ring Item Code: SER-29482D Category: Fine Jewelry Jewelry Type: Ring Metal: 18K White Gold Gross Weight: 3.97 Grams Natural Diamon...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A dramatic and sculptural vintage statement ring crafted in 18K yellow gold, centering a vivid oval-cut ruby weighing approximately 1.89 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold Swirl Natural Diamond Statement Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
All our jewelry pieces are certified by a third-party laboratory such as IGI, HRD, IDGL, GIN, or SGL. This 14k gold ring brings a twist with its abstract open loop design, blending ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,900 / item
Onyx Garnet Floral Statement Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Bold yet elegant, this Onyx Statement Ring features a smooth oval onyx framed by marquise garnets in a radiant floral design.
Garnet, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Crown 1Pc Diamond Statement Ring in 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Crown Ring 14k Solid Gold Diamond Statement Ring 1Pc Crown Diamond Wedding Band.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold
Yellow Gold Coiled Snake Statement Bypass Ring - 10k Serpent
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 10 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Style: Statement Bypass Theme: Coiled Snake, Serpent Features: Etched Detailing M...
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
From $4,159 / item
18K White Gold Mixed-Cut Diamond Floral Statement Ring
Located in Deira, AE
Design Style: Mixed-Cut Diamond Floral Statement Ring Details:- Item Code: SER-29817 Category: Fine Jewelry Jewelry Type: Ring Metal: 18K White Gold Gross Weight: 3.11 Grams Natural ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exude timeless sophistication with this luxurious 14K yellow gold statement ring, showcasing a lustrous 10.70mm natural Tahitian pearl.
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Solid Gold Floral Cluster Diamond Statement Blossom Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Floral Cluster Diamond Statement Ring Blossom Engagement Ring Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New with tags: A brand-new, unused,...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1990 Ruby Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Statement Ring
Located in BILBAO, ES
Its wide, sculptural profile reflects the strong geometric aesthetic of 1990s fine jewelry, making it a refined yet powerful statement piece. - Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold - Weight:...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Italian 18K Gold Diamond Star Statement Ring, 3.50 Carats
Located in Miami, FL
Marked 750 for 18K gold and weighing 11.56 grams, this statement ring embodies the bold sophistication associated with Italian jewelry design of the late 20th century.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.60ct Round Pave Diamond Butterfly 14K Gold Statement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Treat yourself or the ones you love with a Diamond Butterfly Fashion Ring. Perfect gift idea for Birthday, Holiday, Graduation, Anniversary, etc. Ring Information Gold : 14k, 18K (U...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Platinum
$3,075Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Mabe Pearl Diamond Cocktail Ring 14K Gold 12.4mm Statement Halo Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
A striking and elegant vintage 1980s Old Money Mabe pearl and diamond statement ring, masterfully crafted in solid 14K yellow gold, showcasing bold proportions and luxurious mid-late...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k ...
Vintage Oval Tanzanite and Diamond Gold Statement Cluster Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
The ring is skillfully encased in Hand crafted 14K White Gold mounting.
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Natural Emerald & Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Studio City, CA
Natural Emerald (Emerald Colombian ): approx. 2.80 carats Oval faceted cut Approx. measurements: 9.20 × 8.43 × 5.56 mm Color: Green (5/5) Color intensity: Intense Tone: Dark Transpar...
Vintage 14K White Gold Cushion-Cut Amethyst Statement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This vintage 14K white gold ring showcases a richly saturated 10mm cushion-cut amethyst set in an elegant sculptural mount that embraces the stone with smooth, rounded white-gold pet...
Amethyst, 14k Gold, White Gold
$5,366 / item
18K White Gold Mixed-Cut Diamond Wrap Statement Ring
Located in Deira, AE
Design Style: Mixed-Cut Diamond Wrap Statement Ring Details:- Item Code: SER-210405B Category: Fine Jewelry Jewelry Type: Ring Metal: 18K White Gold Gross Weight: 2.83 Grams Natural ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 8k Yellow Gold Silver Topped Diamond Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This antique 8k yellow gold diamond statement ring presents a bold, time-worn elegance that immediately draws the eye.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
14k Solid Gold Dainty Open End Claw Statement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Dainty Open End Claw Statement Ring Valentine Delicate Women Ring Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New with tags: A brand-new, unu...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
From $4,668 / item
18K White Gold Mixed-Cut Diamond Spiral Statement Ring
Located in Deira, AE
Design Style: Mixed-Cut Diamond Spiral Statement Ring Details:- Item Code: SER-29935B Category: Fine Jewelry Jewelry Type: Ring Metal: 18K White Gold Gross Weight: 4.50 Grams Natural...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k Solid Gold Diamond Square Statement Filigree Cocktail Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Diamond Square Cocktail Ring Wedding Statement Filigree Ring Gift Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New with tags: A brand-new, unu...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Modern Gold Natural Multicolor Marquise & Colorless Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro 18K yellow gold statement ring featuring a bold three-layer stacked design set with multicolor gemstones, including marquise-cut ruby, sapphire, and emerald, each measuring app...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Morganite & Diamond Art Deco Style Rose Gold Statement Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Make a statement with this Art Deco inspired Morganite Engagement Ring.
Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
From $5,211Sale Price / item|25% Off
Marquise Baguette Diamond Multi Row Cocktail Ring 18K White Gold Statement Ring
Located in Deira, AE
This striking statement ring is expertly crafted in 18K white gold and showcases an impressive arrangement of natural diamonds in a bold multi-row design.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Minimalist Promise Ring 14k Solid Gold Eternity Wedding Statement Ring.
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Minimalist Promise Ring 14k Solid Gold Eternity Wedding Statement Ring.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
14k Solid Gold Statement Diamond and Opal Wedding Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Total Carat Weight: 0.24 & Under Country/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Statement Base Metal: Yellow Gold, 14k Clarity: VS-Si Type: Ring Secondary Stone: Diamond, White/Precious...
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k 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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