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
Yellow Gold Basket Weave Statement Band 14k Knot Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 9 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $30 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Style: Statement Theme: Basket Weave, Knot Measurements Face Height (north to south):...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980's 18k Yellow Gold Flower Statement Ring
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1980's 18k Yellow Gold Flower Statement Ring. The 18ky flower measures 19mm wide and 12mm high off the finger.
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
18 K rose Gold Amethyst Champagne Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
An impressive 18 K rose Gold Statement Ring featuring an oval Amethyst weiging approximately 19 ct and surrounded on the shoulders by 28 Champagne colored brown brilliant cut Diamond...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Old European Blue Zircon Statement Ring 10k Gold
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Circa 1940's. One of a kind old european cut blue zircon ring. We have never seen anything like this which makes it that much more special. Beautiful milgrain and details can be foun...
Blue Zircon, 10k Gold
Vintage 1980's 14k Yellow Gold Ribbon Statement Ring
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1980's 14k Yellow Gold Ribbon Statement Ring. The ribbon measures 34mm long and 14mm wide.
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$2,188Sale Price / item|20% Off
Spectrum 14k Yellow Gold Geometric Diamond Bypass Statement Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Make an unforgettable impression with the Spectrum Geometric Diamond Bypass Ring. This striking statement piece features two contrasting geometric focal points, each centered with st...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
From $3,208 / 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-210405 Category: Fine Jewelry Jewelry Type: Ring Metal: 18K White Gold Gross Weight: 2.75 Grams Natural D...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$10,025 / item
18K White Gold Mixed-Cut Diamond Lace Statement Ring
Located in Deira, AE
Design Style: Mixed-Cut Diamond Lace Statement Ring Details:- Item Code: SER-29947A Category: Fine Jewelry Jewelry Type: Ring Metal: 18K White Gold Gross Weight: 7.04 Grams Natural D...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Yellow Gold Red Garnet and Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This bold contemporary ring boasts a stunning combination of 18k yellow gold, rich red garnet, and rows of rectangular baguette-cut diamonds! The heavy, strong design makes this ring...
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Solid Gold Dainty Crescent Star Statement Ring Minimalist Delicate Ring Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Dainty Crescent Star Statement Ring Minimalist Delicate Ring Gift Total Carat Weight 0.24 ctw & Under Style Band, Charm Base Metal Gold Certification IGI Material Yel...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Oval Checkerboard Amethyst Ring 7.10 Carat Purple Statement Ring
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
⸻ Key Details • Metal: 18K Yellow Gold • Gemstone: Natural Amethyst • Carat Weight: Approx. 7.10 Carats • Cut: Oval Checkerboard Faceted • Total Weight: 6.99 Grams • Style: ...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$11,575 / item
18K White Gold Mixed-Cut Diamond Statement Cluster Ring
Located in Deira, AE
Design Style: Mixed-Cut Diamond Open-Bypass Cluster Statement Ring Item Code: SER-29413 Category: Fine Jewelry Jewelry Type: Ring Metal: 18K White Gold Gross Weight: 6.04 Grams Natur...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k Solid Gold Dainty Three Ball Open Stacking Statement Ring Minimalist Ring.
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Dainty Three Ball Open Stacking Statement Ring Minimalist Ring.
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Dome Crescent Statement Band - 14k Turkey Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $30 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Style: Dome Crescent Statement Features: Ribbed Measurements Face Height (north to south): 9/32" (6.9mm) ...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Augustine Jewels Aurora Statement Ring
Located in London, GB
Available in 9ct Yellow Gold or 18ct Yellow Gold this Statement Ring would make a fabulous addition to your Jewellery Collection.
Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, 9k Gold
24 Karat Yellow Gold Cabochon Pink Tourmaline & Jade Statement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
24 Karat gold statement ring featuring a substantial cabochon pink tourmaline centerpiece secured by four prominent gold prongs.
Jade, Tourmaline, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
Golden Glow 14K Yellow Gold Citrine & Diamond Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Radiating warmth and brilliance, this high-end ring is crafted in pure 14K yellow gold and features a captivating 12x16mm cushion-cut citrine weighing 7 carats.
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond Ring 0.60 cts 18 Karat White Gold Statement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This statement-making ring is a true masterpiece, meticulously crafted to showcase the brilliance of 0.60 carats of exquisite baguette diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,152Sale Price|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold 10.27ct Amethyst Turquoise Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Indulge in the beauty of timeless elegance with this 14K Yellow Gold Statement Ring, showcasing a mesmerizing sugarloaf cabochon amethyst weighing 10.27 carats.
Amethyst, Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,720Sale Price|20% Off
Statement White Diamond White 18k Gold Ring for Him
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White Gold 18K Ring (Same Ring in White-Yellow Gold Combination Available) Diamond 1-RND-0,04-G/VS1A Size 20 Weight 13,55 grams It is our honor to create fine jewelry, and it’s...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
14k Yellow Gold 3.10ct Color Change Diaspore & Diamond Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This 14k yellow gold statement ring features a 3.10ct color change diaspore center stone in a bold rectangular cut.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Mixed-Cut Diamond Bypass Statement Ring
Located in Deira, AE
Design Style: Mixed-Cut Diamond Bypass Statement Ring Details:- Item Code: SER-29693A Category: Fine Jewelry Jewelry Type: Ring Metal: 18K White Gold Gross Weight: 3.12 Grams Natural...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980's 18k Yellow Gold and Rose Gold Statement Ring
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1980's 18k Yellow Gold and Rose Gold Statement Ring. The center design has a brushed finish basket weave of rose gold and yellow gold.
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Natural Diamond and Pink Sapphire White Gold Statement Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamond and Pink Sapphire White Gold Cocktail Ring Super unique cocktail ring!! Item Specs: 14 Natural Round Cut Diamonds = 0.20 carats (Clarity: SI2, Color: F) 1 Natural Round Cut ...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Oval Amethyst and Diamond Scalloped Halo Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Yellow Gold Oval Amethyst and Diamond Scalloped Halo Statement Ring Description: This magnificent, grand-scale statement ring is crafted in solid 14k yellow gold and features a brea...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,995Sale Price|20% Off
Spectrum 18k White Gold Floral Cluster Bypass Statement Ring
Located in Deira, Dubai
Design Style: Floral Cluster Bypass Statement Ring Item Code :- SER-23154 Gross Wt. :- 5.80 gm 18k White Gold Wt. :- 5.57 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 1.17 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamond Ring 0.60 cts 18 Karat Yellow Gold Statement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This statement-making ring is a true masterpiece, meticulously crafted to showcase the brilliance of 0.60 carats of exquisite baguette diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Solid Gold Dainty Skinny Mini Statement Ring Minimalist Wedding Ring Band
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Dainty Skinny Mini Statement Ring Minimalist Wedding Ring Band Total Carat Weight 0.24 ctw & Under Style Band Base Metal Yellow Gold Certification IGI Band Width 1 m...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pink Sapphire, Diamond and 18K Yellow Gold Statement Ring
Located in Derby, NY
Estate Ring, 2 Emerald Cut Pink Sapphire 2.50 ct 1 Baguette Cut Diamond 0.35 ct H-I VS2,18K Yellow Gold 8.60g. Size 7 Jewelry Type : Ring Metal Type : 18K Yellow Gold Metal Weight :...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Black Pearl and Gold Wreath Shank Statement Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Stylish Finely detailed Black Pearl Gold Ring. Centering an 8.6mm Black Pearl. Hand crafted Wreath Shank 14K White Gold mounting. Ring size 5.25, we offer ring resi...
Black Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Chimento 18k Yellow & Rose Gold Textured Bombe Statement Ring
By Chimento
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold - 18k Rose Gold Center Weight: 15.17 Grams Ring Size: 7.0 ( fitted on finger, please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 2...
Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold Statement Ring with Labradorite and Diamonds
By Amy Glaswand
Located in New York, NY
You need no other jewels when wearing this statement ring. Influenced by Deco designs, this geometric ring features a large custom cut, luminescent Labradorite.
Diamond, Labradorite, 18k Gold, Gold
$3,168Sale Price|20% Off
18 Karat Gold Statement Ring with Labradorite and Diamonds
By Amy Glaswand
Located in New York, NY
You need no other jewels when wearing this statement ring. Influenced by Deco designs, this geometric ring features a large custom cut, luminescent Labradorite.
Diamond, Labradorite, Gold, 18k Gold
Estate Oval Gold Quartz "Orocal" Genuine 14K Gold Casting Statement Nugget Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This bold statement ring showcases a captivating cabochon-cut Gold Quartz as its centerpiece.
Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.04 CTW Diamond Statement Ring in 18k Two-Tone Gold
Located in Houston, TX
1.04 CTW Diamond Statement Ring in 18k Two-Tone Gold Bold yet timeless, this striking diamond statement ring showcases exceptional presence with a beautifully sculpted two-tone gold...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Baguette Diamond Wide Band Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Zig Zag Statement Ring
Located in London, GB
To someone seeing it for the first time, it feels powerful yet elegant, a statement ring that commands attention without excess.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3 Square Citrine and Quartz Gold Modern Statement Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Modern Citrine and Quartz Gold Ring. Securely nestled Hand set with 3 Square Citrine and Quartz Gemstones, weighing approx. 15tcw. Hand crafted 14K Yellow Gold moun...
Citrine, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.75ctw Diamond Large Statement Ring, 18k White Gold, Ring Size 7
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: diamond round brilliant cut, 119 stones 1.2 - 1.75 mm approximately 1.25 total carats baguette/ tapered baguette, 88 stones 1.75 x 2 x 1 mm approximately 1.5 total carats FG ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Spectrum 18k White Gold Mixed-Cut Diamond Bypass Statement Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Design Style: Mixed-Cut Diamond Bypass Statement Ring Item Code :- SJER-255 Gross Wt. :- 5.52 gm 18k White Gold Wt. :- 5.19 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 1.65 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARI...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Diamond Open Lace 12.5mm Gold Statement Making Band Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! A statement-making Diamond Open Lace 12.5mm Gold Band Ring that combines the intricate, airy design of filigree with the warmth of Gold and the Sparkle of Diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamond Ring 0.43 cts 18 Karat White Gold Statement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
At the heart of this mesmerizing ring lies a cluster of scintillating diamonds, meticulously arranged in a captivating baguette and round formation. The inclusion of a 0.43-carat d...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Colombian 6.54ct AAA+ Emerald & Diamond Statement Ring, 18K Gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
An exceptional Colombian emerald & diamond statement/anniversary ring. This fine quality ring is captivating from every angle.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond and Amethyst Yellow Gold Movement Statement Ring
Located in Towson, MD
This vintage 18 karat yellow gold ring features a unique twisted circle movement design, with a round amethyst offering a vibrant pop of color. Below the amethyst sits a round brilli...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Diamond Starburst Statement Cocktail Ring in 14K White Gold
By Hand Made
Located in New York, NY
Custom Made Antique Ring Material: 14K White Gold Condition: Pre-Owned Stone: Round Cut Center Stone: 0.20ctw Diamonds: 0.60ctw Clarity: VS1 Color: F Ring Dimension: Size: 8 Width:...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,272Sale Price|20% Off
Natural diamond Ring 0.55 cts 18KT Yellow Gold Designer Statement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Indulge in the extraordinary allure of our Dazzling Baguette and Round-Cut Diamond Cluster Ring. This magnificent piece is crafted in stunning white gold, featuring two spectacular c...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Elongated Floral Design Statement Ring 18K Gold 15.9g V1104
Located in Osprey, FL
Make a statement with this bold, 18K gold navette-style ring, featuring a vibrant elongated floral design and clusters of rubies, sapphires, and diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Solid Gold Statement Ring Diamond And Opal Wedding Ring Women Ring Jewelry.
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Statement Ring Diamond And Opal Wedding Ring Women Ring Jewelry.
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Exquisite 1.8ct Garnet and 0.43ct Diamond 14KT Gold Statement Ring
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Product Specifications: Metal: 14KT Gold Gold Weight: 3.99g Primary Gemstone: Natural Garnet (1.8ct Total Weight) Accent Stones: Diamonds (0.43ct Total Weight) Design: Domed Pavé Sta...
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
14k Solid Gold Statement Ring Diamond And Opal Wedding Ring Women Ring Jewelry.
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Statement Ring Diamond And Opal Wedding Ring Women Ring Jewelry.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Cathedral Arch Dome Diamond and Malachite Gold Statement Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Very Unusual Cathedral Arch Dome Statement Ring The ring is 14K Yellow Gold There are 0.56 Carats in Diamonds F/G VS/SI Beautiful Malachite Dome Stones Flank Diamond Band The ring is...
Diamond, White Diamond, Malachite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
17.00 Carat Pink Opal and Diamonds Gold Statement Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Delicate Statement Ring The ring is 14K Rose Gold The ring has a Square Pink Opal 17.0 Carats There are 0.27 Carats in Brown Diamonds The ring measures 0.75" x 0.75" on top.
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
18k Yellow Gold Diamond and Sapphire Band Statement Ring
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
18Kt yellow gold ring with sapphires and 20 round brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Diamond Statement Ring 14K Solid Gold Stacking ring Women ring Gift For Birthday
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Statement Ring 14K Solid Gold Stacking ring Women ring Gift For Birthday Total Carat Weight 0.24 Cts And Above Base Metal Gold Band Width 12 mm Main Stone Diamond Metal Yello...
Diamond, Gold
Pink Diamond Flower Statement Ring
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
This floral-inspired ring is composed of 1.98 total carats of Fancy Light Pink and Fancy Light Purplish Pink pear-shape diamonds, arranged in six beautifully matched petals. Each pet...
Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18k Yellow Gold 5.28ct Rubellite, Paraiba Tourmaline, Diamond Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional statement ring is a bold and highly desirable example of fine colored stone jewelry, centered by a remarkable 5.28 carat rubellite tourmaline with vivid, saturated c...
Diamond, Rubelite, Paraiba, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Solid Gold Dainty Three Ball Open Stacking Statement Ring Minimalist Ring.
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Dainty Three Ball Open Stacking Statement Ring Minimalist Ring.
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Diamond and Tanzanite Engagement Statement Ring
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
18k yellow gold diamond and tanzanite ring. .25 ct natural untreated tanzanite stone in the center with two natural diamonds on each side ending with smaller four smaller natural di...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Yellow Gold
$10,879Sale Price / item|20% Off
Statement Rose 18K Gold White Diamond Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
RING 18K Rose Gold Diamonds 0.43 Cts/92 Pcs Tapered Baguette 3.36 Cts/207 Pcs
18k Gold
$3,965Sale Price / item|20% Off
Italian Ruby Diamond White Gold Statement Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White Gold 14K Ring (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 54-RND57-0,2-4/6 Ruby 1-Oval-1,57 (4)/3 Weight 2.92 gram Size USA 7 With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditio...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, 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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