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
From $4,784 / item
Spectrum 18k White Gold Pear-Cut Diamond Cluster Bypass Statement Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Make a bold statement with the Spectrum Pear-Cut Diamond Cluster Bypass Ring.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Smoky Siler Ring Brown Gemstone Statement Fine Unisex Jewelry Rauchtopaz
Located in Berlin, DE
Silver ring with natural Smoky Quartz "rauchtopaz" gemstone origin - Brazil gemstone measurements - 0.16 х 0.43 in / 4 х 11 mm ring size - 6.5 US ring weight - 7.14 grams
Quartz, Silver
Vintage-Inspired Triple Blue Topaz Unisex Statement 925 Sterling Silver Ring
Located in New York, NY
Three Vintage-Inspired Triple Blue Topaz Unisex Statement 925 Sterling Silver Ring The trilogy design symbolizes the past, present, and future making it a meaningful statement piece.
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
8.89 Carat Aquamarine, Sapphire and OEC Diamond Platinum Statement Vintage Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Aquamarine, Sapphire and OEC Diamond Platinum Vintage Statement Estate Cocktail Ring. Centering a securely Hand set 8.89 Carat Emerald-Cut Aquamarine.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
From $3,952 / item
Spectrum 18k White Gold Mixed-Cut Diamond Open-Bypass Statement Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Whether styled as a unique, modern wedding band or as a standout statement ring, this piece offers a perfect fusion of architectural structure and timeless elegance.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,558Sale Price / item|20% Off
Spectrum 14k White Gold Mixed-Cut Diamond Open-Bypass Statement Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Whether styled as a unique, modern wedding band or as a standout statement ring, this piece offers a perfect fusion of architectural structure and timeless elegance.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond & Sapphire 18K White Gold Ring - A Dramatic Statement Piece
Located in London, GB
Stunning 18ct diamond and sapphire ring. The design shows a present/gift motif with two criss crossing rows of glistening baguette cut diamonds with an eye catching round cabochon cu...
White Diamond, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Men’s David Yurman Streamline G Initial 18K Yellow Gold Pinky Statement Ring
By David Yurman
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: David Yurman Gender: Men's Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 5 Width: 14.00 mm Weight: 11.66 grams David Yurman Men's designer made 18K yellow gold, signet rin...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern Gold Natural Diamond, Blue Topaz & Enamel Statement Ring by Hidalgo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A modern 18K yellow gold statement ring by renowned designer HIDALGO, stamped accordingly.
Blue Topaz, Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
$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
$3,467Sale Price / item|20% Off
Statement White Pink 18K Gold White Diamond Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
RING 18K White Pink Gold Diamonds 0.88Carats/59 Pcs
18k Gold
$6,646Sale Price / item|20% Off
Statement Yellow Pink 18K Gold Yellow Diamond Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
RING 18K White/Pink Gold Tapered Baguette 1.62Carats/51 Pcs
18k Gold
$5,246Sale Price / item|20% Off
Statement White Pink 18K Gold White Diamond Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
RING 18K White/Pink Diamonds 1.69Carats/53 Pcs
18k 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
1.60 Carat Cabochon Emerald and Baguette Diamond Platinum Vintage Statement Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Platinum and Palladium Vintage Statement Ring. Centering a securely Hand set 1.6 Carat Emerald.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
14K White Gold Statement Ring with Citrine, Diamond & Green Sapphire Pavé
Located in Houston, TX
Intricately studded with green sapphire forming a rich, textured bed reminiscent of lush, pastoral landscapes, Noa Eden ring is illuminated by a radiant sun at its center. A symbol o...
Citrine, Diamond, Green Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
18k Yellow Gold 2.12ctw Royal Blue Sapphire & Diamond Baguette Statement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Oval Cut - Prong Set - Deep Royal Blue Color - 7.22 x 5.07mm (approx.) - 1.04ctw (exact) (Numerous) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Baguette Cu...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural 0.90Ct Baguette Round Diamond 18K White Gold Cluster Statement Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Natural SI/H Diamond Illusion Set Engagement Ring 18k White Gold features baguette cut and round cut diamonds set in the cluster making a thick band style ring. Diamonds are a univer...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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
IGI Certified 0.70 Carat Natural Diamond and Emerald Fish Motif Statement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.70 Carat Natural Diamond and Emerald Fish Motif Statement Ring This exclusive bespoke creation was specially handcrafted as a one-of-a-kind piece, and no identical d...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold Plate
IGI Certified 8.09 Carat Natural Diamond and Emerald Floral Motif Statement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 8.09 Carat Natural Diamond and Emerald Floral Motif Statement Ring This exclusive bespoke creation was specially handcrafted as a one-of-a-kind piece, and no identical...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
IGI Certified 9.35 Carat Natural Diamond and Amethyst Rose Motif Statement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 9.35 Carat Natural Diamond and Amethyst Rose Motif Statement Ring This exclusive bespoke creation was specially handcrafted as a one-of-a-kind piece, and no identical ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold Plate
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
Black Opal Doublet & Diamond Pave Shoulder 14K White Gold Statement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Product Specifications: Item Type: Statement Ring Metal: 14K White Gold Size: 7.5 (adjustable) Total Weight: 5.14 grams Shank Style: Twisted Design Center Stone Details: Gemstone: B...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$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
1.80 Carat Oval Tanzanite and Diamond Gold Statement Vintage Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely detailed Tanzanite and Diamond Gold Statement Vintage Ring. Centering a securely nestled Hand set Oval 1.80 Carat Tanzanite.
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.26 Carat Aquamarine & Diamond in 18K White Gold Floral Statement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This ring is perfect for anyone looking for a refined, statement piece with enduring beauty.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
ETTORE SOTTSASS "SCIVOLO" a Statement 18ct gold onyx diamonds ring 1980'
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Large 18ct gold ring, long rectangular gold table on which is set a black onyx disc, a small bar set with diamonds. Size 61 37,9 g ca 1983-1984 Edited by CLETO MUNARI Edition of 9 +...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Retro Gold Ancient Roman Coin Theodosius Made in Italy Statement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Magnificent 18K yellow gold statement ring, expertly crafted in Italy and set with an authentic ancient Roman coin of Emperor Theodosius.
Gold
Ivy Multi-Sapphire & Natural Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold Elegant Statement
Located in Houston, TX
A vibrant 18K yellow gold ring featuring a beautiful arrangement of colorful natural sapphires accented with sparkling natural diamonds. Designed with an elegant yet playful aestheti...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow S...
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
GIA Certified 6.01 Carat Yellow Diamond and Triangle Statement Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
A ultra unique Yellow Diamond Ring. Cushion Cut Diamond weighing 6.01 Carats with GIA certificate, graded as Fancy Yellow and VS1 clarity. Triangles weighing 2.01 Carats. Round Dia...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Large Solid Gold GIA Pear Australian Black Opal Emerald & Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Australian Black Opal - Pear Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Black Base / Nice Play of Colors - 6.6ct (approx. by GIA measurements) ** See Certification ...
Diamond, Emerald, Black Opal, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Judith Ripka Sterling Silver Yellow Stone and CZ Statement Ring Size 6 # 26783
By Judith Ripka
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Judith Ripka Sterling Silver Yellow Stone & CZ Statement Ring - This classic Judith Ripka sterling silver statement ring features a round faceted yellow center stone (8.2 mm) accent...
Citrine, Sterling Silver
$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
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...
IGI Certified 10.14 Carat Natural Diamond, Ruby and Rough Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This extraordinary statement ring showcases a striking combination of brilliant natural diamonds, vivid rubies, and rare rough diamonds totaling 10.14 carats.
Diamond, Ruby
IGI Certified 2.41 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond Bird Motif Statement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This exceptional statement ring features a unique bird motif design surrounded by natural emeralds, diamonds, and precious gemstones totaling 2.41 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, 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
$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 Sterling Silver Cross Dome 925 Openwork Statement Ring Size 6.75 29.4g
Located in Addison, TX
Details Metal: Sterling Silver Purity: 925 Ring Size: 6.75 Weight: 29.4 Grams Style: Dome Statement Ring Design: Openwork / Pierced Pattern Motif: Raised Quatrefoil / Floral Center D...
Silver, Sterling Silver
1.67 Ct. Natural Diamond Cluster Ring 18k White Gold Wedding Statement Jewelry
Located in Deira, AE
Make a dazzling statement with this extraordinary natural diamond cocktail ring, expertly crafted in luxurious 18K white gold.
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Modern Rose Gold 2.50 CARAT Natural Diamond Eternity Band Statement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modern 18K rose gold eternity band set with 14 natural round brilliant-cut diamonds weighing a total of 2.50 CT. The diamonds are approximate G color, SI1 clarity, each measuring app...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1.44 Carat Baguette & Round Natural Diamond Statement Ring, 14k White Gold
Located in New Delhi, DL
A striking geometric cocktail ring composed of natural diamonds arranged in an elongated diamond-shaped silhouette. The baguette diamonds forms the center, surrounded by graduated ro...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
0.74 Carat Round Natural Champagne Diamond Statement Ring, 14k White Gold
Located in New Delhi, DL
A sculptural cocktail ring defined by sweeping, intertwined bands and an oversized pear-shaped open loop. Round natural champagne diamonds illuminate the raised loop, while round nat...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
HRD Certified Marquise Diamond Vine 18K White Gold Open Statement Band Ring
Located in Deira, AE
The flowing open design wraps delicately around the finger, creating a dramatic statement while maintaining timeless sophistication.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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
Ocean Blue Opal Ring Gold Australian Blue Opal Statement Ring
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
Large Boulder Opal 18K white gold and blackened silver ring Opal origin - Australia stone measurements - 0.51 х 1.06 in / 13 х 27 mm ring weight - 40 grams ring size - 8.5 US We shi...
Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold
$5,988Sale Price / item|20% Off
Statement White Pink 18K Gold White Diamond Ring For Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
RING 18K White/Pink Gold Diamonds 1.52Carats/144 Pcs
18k Gold
$2,657Sale Price|20% Off
White Diamond White Gold Elegant Statement Fashion Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring White 14K Gold (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 1-RND57-0,8-4/6A Weight 4,96 Size 6,5 US It is our honour to create fine jewelry, and it’s for that reason that we choo...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,795Sale Price / item|20% Off
Statement White Pink 18K Gold White Diamond Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
RING 18K White/Pink Gold Diamonds 3.53Carats/226 Pcs
18k Gold
$2,107Sale Price / item|20% Off
Fancy Ruby White Diamond White Gold Every Day Statement Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White Gold 14K Ring (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 14-RND-0,09-G/VS1A Ruby 1-0,92ct Ruby 10-0,38ct Weight 2.43 grams Size 7 With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry tr...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
$3,986Sale Price / item|20% Off
Black Flower Statement Ring Elegant Black Onyx Diamond Yellow Gold
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Yellow Gold 14K Ring Weight 19,03 gram Size 17.5 Diamond 203-Round 57-0,67-4/7A Onyx 1-51,87 ct With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a Geneva based j...
14k Gold
Vintage 1.54 Carat Radiant Diamond GIA and RBC Diamond Gold Statement Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed vintage GIA-certified 1.54 Carat Radiant known for its clipped corners and Brilliant Sparkle. Surrounded by .82tcw Round Brilliant Cut (RBC) Diamond...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Diamond Pave Galaxy Solar Universal 14K Yellow Gold Pendant Statement Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
The intricate arrangement of patterns showcases a modern aesthetic, making it a versatile statement piece for any occasion. 14K Yellow Gold. 1.36 CTW Diamonds
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Mexican Sterling Silver Turquoise Coral Leaf Statement Ring Sz 8 28.5g
By Unbranded
Located in Addison, TX
Details: Metal: Sterling Silver Metal Purity: 925 Weight: 28.5 Grams Ring Size: 8.25 Band Width: 8mm Country of Origin: Mexico Main Stones: Natural Turquoise Accent Stones: Coral Sto...
Coral, Turquoise, Silver
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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