Exceptional 8.31-Carat Emerald-Cut Emerald and Diamond Halo Statement Ring
Located in Deira, AE
Make an unforgettable statement with the Exceptional Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamonds 0.50 CT 18KT White Gold Designer Statement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This is Beautiful By pass shank makes is a eye catching statement Ring. DETAILS: Metal: 18kt White Gold Weight: 2.63 Grams Gemstone: Natural Diamonds Shape: Baguette/Round Brilliant...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Amethyst Statement Ring Diamond Setting 11.5 Carats 14K Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Amethyst = 11.25 Carats Diamonds = 0.28 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6 US Resizing is avai...
White Diamond, Diamond, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Art Deco Sterling Silver and Marcasite Statement Ring circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
This is a stylish classic Art Deco statement ring. The marcasites look lovely glinting in the light.
Marcasite, Sterling Silver
$3,120Sale Price / item|20% Off
Luxury Oval Emerald & Diamond Vintage-Inspired Statement Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This statement ring features a 0.71 carat oval-cut emerald, set in 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Natural Fire Opal & Diamond Halo Dome Cocktail Statement Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
GIA Certified Natural Opal & Diamond Halo Dome Cocktail Statement Ring Metal: 14k white gold Weight: 13.16 grams Diamonds: Approx. 1.00 CTW F-G VS round natural diamonds Opal: GIA c...
Diamond, Opal, White Gold
Vintage 18k White Gold 1.75tcw Yellow Old Euro Diamond Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elegant yet eye-catching, it works perfectly as a statement piece or a unique alternative engagement ring.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.10tcw 14K Colombian Emerald-Oval Cut & Diamond Halo Statement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
This ring is incredibly comfortable to wear and would be an ideal statement ring! Setting Style: Halo Setting Material: 14K White Gold Main Stone: Emerald Shape: Oval Cut Weight: 1...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Bibigì Italian Enamel & Diamond Butterfly Statement Ring in 18k Two-Tone Gold
By Bibigi
Located in London, GB
Crafted in Valenza, Italy—the world-renowned epicenter of Italian fine jewellery—this beautiful statement ring by Bibigì captures the vibrant beauty of a blue morpho butterfly in mid...
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
Luxurious 1.85tcw 18K Colombian Emerald Oval & Diamond Vintage Statement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Featured is a vintage emerald & diamond statement ring. The center stone carries a 0.95-carat oval cut, Colombian emerald; displaying a lovely medium green color with very good luste...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
USA Flag Ruby Sapphire Diamond Pave 14K Gold Men Signet Statement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
14K yellow gold men's statement signet ring features the American flag rendered in pave-set round rubies, blue sapphires, and diamonds across a 23x18mm rectangular face, with a galle...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
IGI Certified 1.64 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Eagle Motif Statement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 1.64 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Eagle Motif Statement Ring This extraordinary statement ring showcases a powerful eagle motif surrounded by natural diamonds and vi...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow and White Gold Diamond Statement Ring - Italian Craftsmanship
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 18k Yellow and White Gold Diamond Statement Ring - Italian Craftsmanship This spectacular vintage 1980s statement ring showcases bold geometric design elements characteristi...
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
18k White Gold Diamond Fashion/Statement Estate Ring Flower Design
Located in Houston, TX
This striking and intricate vintage diamond ring features a one-of-a-kind floral design. Crafted in 18k white gold, it is set with approximately 1.64 carats of natural round diamonds...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Brilliant Diamond Fringe Statement Ring in 18K Yellow Gold Fine Jewelry
Located in Deira, AE
Perfect for stacking or wearing as a standalone statement piece, it is designed for collectors who appreciate unique craftsmanship and elegant design.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
IGI Certified 7.41 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 7.41 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring 8K Gold This extraordinary statement ring showcases a luxurious combination of natural diamonds and vivid ruby gemst...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
$1,464Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Mozambique Ruby Statement Signet Ring in 14K White Gold, Modern Design
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Wear it solo for a sleek statement or pair it with a simple white gold band for a refined stacked look.
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$452Sale Price|20% Off
Certified natural diamonds ruby sterling silver statement ring wedding ring
Located in Delhi, DL
The ring consists of; Diamond weight- 2.88cts Diamond type- Natural Rose cut diamonds Diamond origin- Natural earth mined Metal- Silver Metal purity- 925 silver Metal color- Oxidized...
Diamond, Ruby, Sterling Silver
$1,344Sale Price / item|20% Off
14K White Gold 1.22ct Pear Cut Blue Sapphire & Diamond Statement Halo Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This Statement Ring showcases a 1.22 carat natural pear-cut blue sapphire, set in 14K White Gold.
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
IGI Certified 11.53 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond Statement Ring 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 11.53 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond Statement Ring 8K Gold This extraordinary statement ring showcases the luxurious harmony of vivid natural emeralds and brillian...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
IGI Certified 7.77 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond Statement Ring 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 7.77 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond Statement Ring 8K Gold This extraordinary statement ring showcases the luxurious harmony of vivid natural emeralds and brilliant...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
IGI Certified 4.10 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring 18K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 4.10 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring 18K Gold This extraordinary statement ring showcases the timeless elegance of a 3.60 carat natural ruby surrounded b...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
IGI Certified 2.32 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 2.32 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring 8K Gold This extraordinary statement ring showcases the elegant harmony of natural diamonds and vivid ruby gemstones...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
IGI Certified 6.22 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 6.22 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring 8K Gold This extraordinary statement ring showcases the captivating harmony of natural diamonds and vivid ruby gemst...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
IGI Certified 8.28 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 8.28 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring 8K Gold This extraordinary statement ring showcases a luxurious combination of natural diamonds and vivid ruby gemst...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
IGI Certified 5.20 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond Statement Ring 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 5.20 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond Statement Ring 8K Gold Created as a one-of-a-kind jewel, this exceptional ring is the only example ever produced, and no identi...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
3.09tcw 14K Colombian Emerald-Oval Cut & Diamond Statement Gold Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
A conversational, statement piece made with natural Colombian emeralds and step-cut old diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.02tcw 14K Colombian Emerald-Pear Cut & Diamond Statement Gold Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
A stunning, pear shape emerald and diamond statement ring, right-hand ring, or just for everyday wear!
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.98 Ct Natural Marquise Diamond Multi-Row Statement Ring 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Specifications * Item Code: SER-211310 * Category: Fine Jewelry * Jewelry Type: Ring * Style: Multi-Row Statement * Metal: 18K White Gold * Gold Weight: 4.74 Grams * Gross Weight: 4...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$525Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra Modernist Emerald and Ruby Channel-Set Statement Silver Christmas Ring
Located in New York, NY
Vibrant green round emeralds are framed by rows of square- and round-cut rubies, creating a vivid contrast of color that wraps elegantly around the finger with a total gemstone weigh...
Emerald, Ruby, Silver
18K White Gold Zambian Emerald and Baguette-Cut Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Deira, AE
Make an unforgettable impression with the Emerald and Diamond Statement Ring. This opulent design features a vibrant 1.05-carat pear-cut Zambian emerald as its crown jewel, elegantly...
Emerald, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
$1,344Sale Price / item|20% Off
Luxury Pear-Cut Mozambique Ruby & Diamond Statement Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This Statement ring features a 0.94 carat natural pear-cut ruby, set in 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 72.11 Carat Marquis Amethyst and Diamond Gold Statement Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Solitaire Amethyst and Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring. Centering a securely nestled and Hand set 72.11 Carat Marquis Amethyst with wrapped Diamonds, weighing ap...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman Sculpted Cable Dome Statement Band Yellow Gold 18k Ring
By David Yurman
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: David Yurman Collection: Sculpted Cable Design: Dome Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Style: Domed Statement Features: Ribbed Measurements Face Height (north to south): 29/...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pear Shape Diamond Open Wrap Ring in 18K White Gold Statement Jewelry
Located in Deira, AE
Designed with a modern and sculptural aesthetic, this striking statement ring is crafted in luxurious 18K white gold and adorned with an elegant arrangement of natural pear-shaped di...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
5.09 Carat Ruby Art Deco Style Mosaic Statement Coomi Ring
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning Art Deco Style Mosaic Statement ring from Coomi set in 20 Karat Yellow Gold with Ruby weighing approximately 5.09cts and Diamonds 0.19cts, brought to you from the Luminosity...
Ruby, Yellow Gold
Spectrum 14K White Gold Natural Blue Sapphire andDiamond Halo Statement Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Design Style: Oval-Cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond Halo Statement Ring Item Code :- SER-24450 (14k) Gross Wt. :- 3.84 gm 14k White Gold Wt. :- 3 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 0.85 Ct. ( A...
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
RUCHI Emerald, Blue Sapphire and Diamond Black Rhodium Statement Ring
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K black rhodium gold. US size 6.5. Colombian Emeralds: 2.31ct total weight. Blue Sapphires: 3.03ct total weight.. Diamonds: 0.31ct total weight. All diamonds are G-H/SI stones.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold...
RUCHI Tourmaline Cabochon & Fancy Pavé Diamond White Gold Statement Ring
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Tourmaline: 22.14ct total weight. Diamonds: 1.44ct total weight. All diamonds are G-H/SI stones. Width - is approximately 1.6cm/0.63inches. Height - is approximately 2...
Tourmaline, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
19.11 Carat Oval Aquamarine and RBC Diamond Gold Vintage Statement Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
19.11 Carat Oval Aquamarine and Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Gold Vintage Statement Ring. Centering a securely nestled Hand set 19.11 Carat Oval Aquamarine.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified 5.50 Carat Natural Diamond and Emerald Statement Ring 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 5.50 Carat Natural Diamond and Emerald Statement Ring 8K Gold This extraordinary statement ring showcases the elegant harmony of natural diamonds and vivid emerald gem...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
IGI Certified 8.60 Carat Natural Diamond and Emerald Statement Ring 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 8.60 Carat Natural Diamond and Emerald Statement Ring 8K Gold This extraordinary statement ring showcases the luxurious harmony of natural diamonds and vivid emerald g...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
IGI Certified 2.75 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 2.75 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring 14K Gold This extraordinary statement ring showcases the elegant harmony of natural diamonds and vivid ruby gemstone...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
IGI Certified 5.07 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 5.07 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring 14K Gold This extraordinary statement ring showcases the captivating beauty of natural diamonds and vivid ruby gemst...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Exceptional 14.88-Carat Oval-Cut Emerald and Diamond Halo Statement Ring
Located in Deira, AE
This breathtaking masterpiece centers on an impressive 14.88-carat oval-cut natural emerald, radiating a lush, vibrant, and deeply saturated green that serves as a true statement of ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified 2.01 Carat Natural Diamond Bee and Floral Motif Statement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 2.01 Carat Natural Diamond Bee and Floral Motif Statement Ring This exclusive bespoke creation was specially handcrafted as a one-of-a-kind piece, and no identical des...
Diamond, Gold
IGI Certified 2.04 Carat Natural Diamond Floral and Horse Motif Statement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 2.04 Carat Natural Diamond Floral and Horse Motif Statement Ring This exclusive bespoke creation was specially handcrafted as a one-of-a-kind piece, and no identical d...
Diamond, Gold
IGI Certified 3.28 Carat Natural Diamond Rose and Butterfly Motif Statement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 3.28 Carat Natural Diamond Rose and Butterfly Motif Statement Ring This exclusive bespoke creation was specially handcrafted as a one-of-a-kind piece, and no identical...
Diamond, Gold
IGI Certified 1.40 Carat Natural Diamond Bird and Floral Motif Statement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 1.40 Carat Natural Diamond Bird and Floral Motif Statement Ring This exclusive bespoke creation was specially handcrafted as a one-of-a-kind piece, and no identical de...
Diamond, Gold
IGI Certified 2.20 Carat Natural Diamond Swan and Floral Motif Statement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 2.20 Carat Natural Diamond Swan and Floral Motif Statement Ring This extraordinary statement ring showcases a beautifully sculpted swan motif surrounded by 2.20 carats...
Diamond, Gold
IGI Certified 1.90 Carat Natural Diamond Butterfly and Tree Motif Statement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 1.90 Carat Natural Diamond Butterfly and Tree Motif Statement Ring This extraordinary statement ring showcases a beautifully sculpted blue butterfly motif surrounded b...
Diamond, Gold Plate
18k Yellow Gold 6.5ctw Round Peridot w/ Diamond Ballerina Statement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Peridot -Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Vivid Grass Green Color - 10mm - 5.25ct (approx.) (30) Natural Genuine Diamond- Baguette & Round Brillia...
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
From $3,016 / item
Spectrum 18k White Gold Pear and Marquise-Cut Diamond Statement Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Whether worn as a unique, modern wedding band or as a dramatic statement piece, this ring is a testament to superior design and meticulous craftsmanship.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,684Sale Price / item|20% Off
Spectrum 14k White Gold Pear and Marquise-Cut Diamond Statement Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Whether worn as a unique, modern wedding band or as a dramatic statement piece, this ring is a testament to superior design and meticulous craftsmanship.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified 8.80 Carat Natural Diamond and Sapphire Statement Ring 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This extraordinary statement ring showcases the luxurious harmony of natural diamonds and vivid blue sapphire gemstones totaling 8.80 carats.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
IGI Certified 2.79 Carat Diamond, Ruby and Garnet Statement Ring 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This extraordinary statement ring showcases a sophisticated combination of natural diamonds, vivid rubies, and deep red garnets totaling 2.79 carats.
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Gold
Vintage NOVCO Sterling Silver Black Onyx Statement Ring Size 6.5 Modernist 925
Located in Addison, TX
Details: Metal: Sterling Silver Designer: Novco Purity: 925 Weight: 5.1 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 Main Stone: Black Onyx Main Stone Shape: Oval Cabochon Main Stone Color: Black Number of...
Onyx, Sterling Silver
IGI Certified 2.12 Carat Natural Diamond Bird and Floral Motif Statement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 2.12 Carat Natural Diamond Bird and Floral Motif Statement Ring This exclusive bespoke creation was specially handcrafted as a one-of-a-kind piece, and no identical de...
Diamond, Gold
IGI Certified 2.23 Carat Natural Diamond Jesus and Cross Motif Statement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 2.23 Carat Natural Diamond Jesus and Cross Motif Statement Ring This exclusive bespoke creation was specially handcrafted as a one-of-a-kind piece, and no identical de...
Diamond, Gold Plate
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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