$228Sale Price|30% Off
Natural Green Emerald Oval Cut Statement Ring in Handmade 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Green Emerald Ring Women’s 925 Sterling Silver Handcrafted Vintage Style Oval Cut Emerald Statement Ring Handmade Artisan Jewelry Vintage Silver Band Gift for Her
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
0.82 tcw Kite Shape Natural Diamond in 18k White Gold Statement Ring
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
A beautiful white gold kite shape diamond ring with a total carat weight of 0.82 carat. This beautiful ring is 100% unique and a luxury high-end ring. Specifications: Main stone: Ki...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$207Sale Price|30% Off
Natural Green Emerald Oval Cut Statement Ring in Handcrafted 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Green Emerald Ring Women’s 925 Sterling Silver Handcrafted Vintage Style Oval Cut Emerald Statement Ring Handmade Artisan Jewelry Vintage Silver Band Gift for Her
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
$242Sale Price|30% Off
Natural Green Emerald Oval Cut Statement Ring in Handmade 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Green Emerald Ring Women’s 925 Sterling Silver Handcrafted Vintage Style Oval Cut Emerald Statement Ring Handmade Artisan Jewelry Vintage Silver Band Gift for Her
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
Fascinating 1.33ct Pink Sapphire and Diamond Statement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
With a substantial jewelry weight of 7.27g and a trendy 49EU/10HK size, this piece offers a perfect blend of bold color and premium G-color sparkle for an unforgettable luxury statem...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Large Agate & Diamond Statement Rig, 14k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 5
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: agate diamond Ring Size: 5 Rise Off Of Finger: 8 mm Length: 1 in Weight: 6 dwts/ 9.3 grams Metal: "14k" *Vintage *1960s SKU: R4119 A Couple Of Things to Note: * This i...
Agate, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Statement Ring With 1.00 Carat Radiant Cut Natural Diamond
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This 18K Yellow Gold men’s ring showcases fine craftsmanship and precision-set diamonds, combining classic design with certified quality. Specifications: • Center Stone: 1ct Radian...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.76 Carat Natural Diamond Floral Cluster Ring 18K White Gold Statement Ring
Located in Diera, AE
With a total diamond weight of 1.76 carats, this distinctive design offers exceptional brilliance and modern elegance, making it perfect as a statement ring, anniversary gift, or uni...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Oval Opal Diamond Halo Statement Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
The 14k solid gold band features diamond accents along the shank, adding balance to the statement design. Ideal for celebrations, evening wear, or gifting, this ring blends gemstone ...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$60,000Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Princess Cut Yellow Diamond & White Diamond Statement Ring in White Gold
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This striking ring features a Princess-cut Natural yellow diamond as its centerpiece, surrounded by yellow and white diamonds set in gold. The diamonds have a beautiful cut, and the ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.98tcw 14K Colombian Emerald-Round Cut & Diamond Statement Gold Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Now, this ring is truly spectacular! Such a magical ring that only weighs 0.98tcw but looks to be over 1.50tcw. This ring takes 'solitaire with accents' to another level. Earth mined...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 Carat Show Stopper Citrine and Sapphire Sterling Silver Statement Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
More Beautiful in Real time! Dynamic Striking Statement...Illuminating your look with Timeless Beauty!
Citrine, Sapphire, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
14K Solid Gold Broad Band Statement Ring with Natural Diamonds (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 wide band ring features an open lattice pattern of navette-shaped gold fra...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,892Sale Price / item|20% Off
3.13cts Diamond Multi Row Statement Cocktail Ring 14k Solid White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, this exquisite ring is handset with 3.13 carat of sparkling diamonds. Diamond is a April birthstone and is believed to boost confidence and enhance creativit...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
De Beers Butterfly Openwork Diamond Statement Ring, 18k Rose Gold, Size 53
By De Beers
Located in Guangzhou, CN
A breathtaking tribute to the beauty of the natural world, this authentic De Beers "Portraits of Nature" Butterfly ring captures the delicate movement of wings in flight. Meticulousl...
Rose Gold
1.50tcw 14K Colombian Emerald-Round Cut & Diamond Gold Statement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Showcased is a striking genuine, round, Colombian emerald and princess cut diamond ring. Handcrafted in solid 18K yellow gold and platinum, this ring features a breathtaking round Co...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.36tcw 14K Five-Stone Colombian Emerald & Baguette Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
An extraordinary oval Colombian emerald and diamond ring. Crafted in gleaming 14K yellow gold, this ring features a vivacious, 2.13-carat natural oval Colombian emerald from the famo...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Somerset Heart Mesh Band - Sterling Silver 925 Love Statement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Greensboro, NC
Collection: Somerset Design: Heart Mesh Band Metal Content: Sterling Silver Style: Statement Band Theme: Love, Heart Measurements Face Height (north to south): 3/8" (8.8mm) Rise...
Sterling Silver
$7,366Sale Price / item|20% Off
3.13cts Diamond Multi Row Statement Cocktail Ring 18k Solid White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, this exquisite ring is handset with 3.13 carat of sparkling diamonds. Diamond is a April birthstone and is believed to boost confidence and enhance creativit...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Taxco Mexico 925 Silver Multicolor Art Glass Statement Ring Sz 5 10g
By Taxco
Located in Addison, TX
Details: Origin: Taxco, Mexico Metal: Sterling Silver Purity: 925 Ring Size: 5 Weight: 10 Grams Main Stone: Multicolor Art Glass Cabochon (Dragon's Breath Style) Stone Shape: Oval Ca...
Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
【Vine Symphony】Midnight Bloom Aurora South Sea Pearl Diamond Statement Ring
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
The intricate design is set in 16.8 grams of 18K white gold, adding durability and luxury to this statement piece. This ring epitomizes artistry, making it perfect for those who appr...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
$272Sale Price / item|30% Off
Natural Green Emerald Oval Cut Statement Ring in Handcrafted 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Green Emerald Ring Women’s 925 Sterling Silver Handcrafted Vintage Style Oval Cut Emerald Statement Ring Handmade Artisan Jewelry Vintage Silver Band Gift for Her
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
2.00 Carat Diamond Baguette Cut Interwoven Statement Ring 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Make a bold statement with the Diamond Baguette Interwoven Statement Ring in 18K White Gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Awesome Vintage Banded Agate Fine Under Gallery Gold Statement Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Cabochon Banded Agate Gold Ring. Featuring an Oval Banded Agate. Hand crafted 18K Yellow Gold mounting with Fine under Gallery. Approx. Dimensions: 1.15” l x 0.81” ...
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$272Sale Price|30% Off
Natural Green Emerald Oval Cut Statement Ring in Handcrafted 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Green Emerald Ring Women’s 925 Sterling Silver Handcrafted Vintage Style Oval Cut Emerald Statement Ring Handmade Artisan Jewelry Vintage Silver Band Gift for Her
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
Statement Ring 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Lapis Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Statement Ring 14K Yellow Gold Lapis and Diamond Ring, complemented by vibrant lapis, coral, and malachite stones.
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$30,626Sale Price / item|20% Off
7.11cts Statement Blue Sapphire Diamond Halo 18k White Gold Engagement Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, this exquisite September birthstone ring is handset with 7.11 carats of blue sapphire and 0.78 carats of sparkling diamonds. Blue Sapphire is a September bir...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,767Sale Price / item|20% Off
Statement 2.38ctw Certified Diamond Double Band Engagement Ring 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, this exquisite ring is handset with 2.38 carat of sparkling diamonds. Diamond is a April birthstone and is believed to boost confidence and enhance creativit...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Dual Floral Teardrop 14K (or 18k request) Yellow Gold Sapphire Statement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Dual Floral Teardrop 14K Yellow Gold Sapphire Statement Ring captivates with its blend of elegance and charm.
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Natural Diamond 2.50 carats 18KT White Gold Multi Row Statement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Bold Geometric Settings of Round and Baguette Diamonds Impart Light-Catching Sparkle From Every Angle of This Statement-Making White Gold Ring. With the tri colour of effect of White...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.2 Carat Zambian Emerald & Diamond Statement Half Band Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Clean, timeless, and easy to wear, this piece is perfect as a minimalist statement or as part of a stacked look.
Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
8.75 Vintage Sterling Silver Open Interlocking Statement Ring Band, 20th Century
Located in Milford, DE
Make a bold statement with this unique sterling silver ring! This ring features a unique open design, with an interlocking bridge, creating an eye-catching pattern that is both intri...
Sterling Silver
$5,958Sale Price / item|20% Off
Statement 2.38ctw Certified Diamond Double Band Engagement Ring 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, this exquisite ring is handset with 2.38 carat of sparkling diamonds. Diamond is a April birthstone and is believed to boost confidence and enhance creativit...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960's 14k Yellow Gold Green Enamel Dome Statement Ring
Located in Boston, MA
This striking statement ring is a bold and glamorous piece from the 1960s.
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Natural Pearl Art Deco 14 Karat Gold Statement Engagement Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a remarkable Art Deco ring in 14k white gold featuring a natural Mississippi Delta pearl center that would be an incredible non-traditional engagement ring. The simple design...
Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Multi Shape 3.21 Carat Diamond Statement Cluster Ring in White Gold Fine Jewelry
Located in Diera, AE
Bold elegance meets exceptional craftsmanship in this striking statement ring, expertly crafted in 18K white gold and adorned with 3.21 carats of natural diamonds.
Diamond, White Gold
$760Sale Price|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Floral Statement Ring Handmade Wedding Fine Jewelry
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Floral Statement Ring Handmade Wedding Fine Jewelry Total Carat Weight 0.24 Cts And Above Base Metal Yellow Gold Main Stone Diamond Metal Yellow Gold Seconda...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Pink Tourmaline Cabochon Statement Ring Size 5.5 #16484
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Pink Tourmaline Cabochon Statement Ring Size 5.5 This gorgeous statement piece is meticulously crafted from 18K yellow gold features a stunning oval cabochon...
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond 1.15 carats 18KT White Gold Multi Row Statement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Bold Geometric Settings of Round and Baguette Diamonds Impart Light-Catching Sparkle From Every Angle of This Statement-Making White Gold Ring. This design imparts a sinuous shape ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Ring 18K Gold Cocktail Open Design Statement Huge & Unusual 7.15 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Ring 18K Gold Cocktail Open Design Statement Huge & Unusual 7.15 TDW This show stopper cocktail ring is finely crafted in solid 18K White and Rose Gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
$23,600Sale Price / item|20% Off
Statement AAA Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Statement AAA Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 2.88 carats and diamonds of 1.36 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.7cts Boulder Opal Statement Ring with Natural Diamonds Accents: Solid 14k Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
3.7cts boulder opal statement ring showcasing vibrant natural play-of-color with diamond accents.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980's 14k Yellow Gold Twist Ribbon Design Statement Ring
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1980's 14k Yellow Gold Twist Ribbon Design Statement Ring. The width of the ring is 9.8mm and tapers to 3.5mm wide.
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
New Bastian Inverun Ring Brushed Sterling Silver Faceted Dome Statement
By Bastian Inverun
Located in Greensboro, NC
This ring retails at $200 This ring is a size 7 3/4. Please contact for additional sizing options. Metal Content: Sterling Silver Finish: Brushed Face Height (north to south): 3/...
Sterling Silver
$2,779Sale Price / item|20% Off
Classical Combination Blue Sapphire White Diamond White Gold Statement Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White Gold 14K Ring (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 26-RND-0,13-G/VS1A Diamond 10-RND-0,09-G/VS1A Sapphire 6-3ct Weight 3.29 grams With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewe...
14k Gold
$1,399Sale Price / item|20% Off
Italian Rococo Baroque Style Yellow Gold 14 Karat Statement Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Yellow Gold 14K Ring Gold Size 17 Weight 5.92 gram With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a Geneva based jewellery brand, which creates modern jewell...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,899Sale Price / item|20% Off
Classical Combination Blue Sapphire White Diamond White Gold Statement Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White Gold 14K Ring (Matching Pendant Available) Size 17 Weight 4.51 gram Diamond 8-Round 57-0,4-4/5A Diamond 46-Round 57-0,18-4/5A Blue Sapphire 1-Oval-0,87 Т(4)/3A Blue Sapphire 2...
14k Gold
6.5 Carat Diamond Pink Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Statement Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This exquisite ring is crafted from 18-karat gold. It is set with 4.39 carats pink sapphire & 6.5 carats of glittering diamonds. The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to larger o...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
12.4 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Gold Statement Asteroid Bombe Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This stunning ring is crafted from 18-karat gold. It is set with 12.4 carats of glittering diamonds. The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to larger or smaller upon request. FOLL...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Solid 18 K white Gold Statement Ring Blue Topaz Diamonds
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Captivating 18 K white Gold Satement Ring featuring a square cut Blue Topaz with the dimensions 1.4 cm x 1.4 cm. 4 small brilliant cut Diamonds on the side. The ring is currently siz...
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Retro-Era Statement Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring, 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Packing a style punch, this smoky quartz cocktail ring is the definition of a statement jewel. Jewelry of the Retro era was exuberant, vibrant, and crafted from very indulgent, decor...
Quartz, Rose Gold
Vintage Cerruti 1881 Rose Quartz Sterling Silver 925 Size 8 Statement Ring 22.9g
Located in Addison, TX
Details Designer: Cerruti 1881 Metal: Sterling Silver Purity: 925 Ring Size: 8 Weight: 22.9 Grams Center Stone: Rose Quartz Stone Shape: Oval Cabochon Color: Soft Pink Style: Stateme...
Quartz, Silver, Sterling Silver
IGI Certified 11.67 Carat Ruby, Citrine and Black Diamond Statement Ring 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This extraordinary statement ring showcases a dramatic combination of vivid natural rubies, golden citrines, and striking black diamonds totaling 11.67 carats.
Citrine, Black Diamond, Ruby, Gold
14k Yellow Gold Large Morganite & 1.50ctw Diamond Halo Statement Fiery Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (5) Natural Genuine Morganite - 1 Oval Brilliant & 4 Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Pink Color - 12x10mm (oval) , 3mm (round each)(approx.) (14) Natural Genuine Diamond...
Diamond, Morganite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$748Sale Price / item|20% Off
Statement Square Emerald Diamond Band Ring in 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Statement Square Emerald Diamond Band Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 0.7 carats and diamonds of 0.32 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Stylish Fashionable Pink Sapphire Statement Rose Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring Rose Gold 14K (More Colors and Customisation Available) Pink Sapphire With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a Geneva based jewellery brand, whi...
Pink Sapphire, Gold, Rose Gold
Fashionable and Stylish Emerald Yellow Gold Statement Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring Yellow Gold 14K (More Colors Available) Emerald With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a Geneva based jewellery brand, which creates modern jew...
Emerald, Gold, Yellow 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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