$1,557Sale Price / item|20% Off
Italian Designer Rococo Baroque Style Rose Gold 14 Karat Statement Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Rose Gold 14K Ring Gold Size 17.8 Zirconia 54-0,42 ct Weight 5.75 gram With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a Geneva based jewellery brand, which c...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$915Sale Price / item|20% Off
Italian Style Yellow Gold 14 Karat Statement Ring for Her with Black Zirconia
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Yellow Gold 14K Ring Gold Zirconia US Size 6.5 Weight 3.28 gram With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a Geneva based jewellery brand, which creates...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fabulous Italian 18k London Blue Topaz Diamonds Rose Statement Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring Rose Gold 18 K (Same Style Bigger Model Available) Diamond 0,13 ct London Blue Topaz Weight 5,30 grams Size 14 With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKI...
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Rose Gold
Lucky Diamond Tsavorite 18 Karat White Gold Statement Precious Frog Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Matching Earrings Available When it comes to jewellery, frogs are most definitely lucky charms. The frog is a Native American symbol of wealth and prosperity. ... Owning and wearing...
Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
$4,214Sale Price|20% Off
Statement Emerald White Diamond Band Elegant White 18K Gold Ring for Her for Him
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White 18K Gold Ring *Same Model with another stones and gold available Diamond 0,14 ct Emerald 0,12 ct Weight 12 grams This collection was created inspired by the wonderful and...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold
$4,214Sale Price|20% Off
Statement Ruby White Diamond Band Elegant White 18K Gold Ring for Her for Him
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White 18K Gold Ring *Same Model with another stones and gold available Diamond 0,14 ct Ruby 0,12 ct Weight 12 grams This collection was created inspired by the wonderful and con...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 13 Carat Black Opal Ring 14 Karat Gold Antique Cocktail Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a stunning Black Opal Antique Art Deco ring with a gorgeous 13.5 Carat Black Opal with radiant fire set in a 14 Karat Gold setting of great beauty. The spectacular oval o...
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal and Diamond 14 Karat Gold Cocktail Statement Fashion Ring, Size US 6
Located in Milford, DE
A stylish minimalist ring featuring a precious white-body opal accented with two .01ct diamonds on each side, set on a tapered 14K gold band. Beautiful play-of-color in the opal, whi...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Gold
Two Tone Snow Leopard Golden Panther 14K Two Head Rose White Gold Statement Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
A striking ring, this exquisite piece features a unique design with two panther heads. One head is in a polished rose gold tone, while the other is in a sleek white gold finish. The ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
14k Diamond Ring by Luxurman Yellow Blue Solid White Gold Statement US Size 8.5
Located in Greer, SC
Large and eye catching 14k solid white gold ring by designer Luxurman. Features dazzling clear, yellow, and blue diamonds, signed on the interior of the band. Best measures for a US ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Fire Opal Oval Shape Cut Diamond Halo 14 Karat Rose Gold Statement Classic Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Radiant Elegance and Sophistication. Set with a Fiery Red Oval Fire Opal Gemstone 4.06 Carats. Encircled by Sparkling Round Diamonds, 1.57 CTW. Crafted in 14K Rose Gold.
Diamond, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,817Sale Price|20% Off
1.05 Carat Tapered Baguette and Round Diamond Woven Statement Ring in 18K w Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Define modern luxury with this architecturally stunning diamond statement ring, masterfully crafted in polished 18-karat white gold.
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
10K White Gold 1.0 Ct Diamond Oval Cluster Art Deco Buckle Style Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This classic and modern statement ring makes a great gift for any special occasion and can serve as a promise ring, engagement ring, or anniversary band for the woman with a bold sen...
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
1.05 Carat Old European Cut Diamond with Ruby Statement Ring in 18 Karat Gold
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
1.05 Carat Old European Cut Diamond with Ruby Statement Ring in 18 Karat Gold This articulate contemporary old mutual/European cut diamond solitaire and unusual cut pigeon blood rub...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14k Gold GIA No Dye Coral Carved Angry Asian Face Cameo Statement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This is a gorgeous, bold, and solid piece with a high profile on the finger and is absolutely guaranteed to impress and make a statement! It comes with the original GIA certification...
Coral, 14k Gold
Large Vintage 14k Gold GIA No Dye Coral Carved Lady's Face Cameo Statement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This is a gorgeous and solid piece with a high profile on the finger and is absolutely guaranteed to impress and make a statement! It comes with the original GIA certification for th...
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Vintage 10.50 ctw Ruby Statement Ring in 14K Yellow Gold and 800 Silver
Located in Marcianise, IT
Embodying the bold and dramatic elegance of mid-century Italian design, this magnificent 1950s vintage cocktail ring is a true masterpiece. The ring centers an expansive, domed pave ...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
14 Karat White Gold Free form Pink Blue Sapphire Statement Ring 10.8 Gram Size 7
Located in Santa Monica, CA
14 Karat White Gold Free form Pink Sapphire Statement Ring Weighting 10.8 Gram Finger Size 7 Measurements 1 inch top span on vertical direction Condition good condition, no evidence ...
Blue Sapphire, White Gold
Royal Cushion Statement Ring of Mixed-Cut Fancy Color Diamonds in 18 Karat Gold
By Dilys'
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Inspired by Medieval design motifs, this 18 karat white and yellow gold cushion statement cocktail ring by Dilys’ is set with fancy color and white diamonds of mixed cuts, shapes and...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, W...
3/5 Ctw Criss Cross Diamond Ring, Statement Ring, 14K Solid Gold, Pave, SI GH
Located in New York, NY
The criss-cross design adds a modern twist, making it an ideal choice for stacking or wearing alone as a statement piece. Whether it’s a birthday gift or a personal treat, this ring ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
0.8 Carat Round F-G/SI1SI2 Channel Set Diamond in 14K Yellow Gold Statement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A modern and sleek 14K yellow gold ring featuring 0.80 carats of natural diamonds in a striking channel setting, perfect for everyday elegance. Details: Item Type: Ring Metal: 14K Y...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold 1.49cwt Round Diamond Wrap Wide 5 Row Statement Band Ring Sz 5
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (5) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - G-I Color - VS1-SI1 Clarity - 0.55ctw (approx.) (5) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pr...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold 1-1/3 Ct White & Blue Diamond Double Halo Cocktail Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and timeless, this gorgeous 14K white gold blue and white diamond cocktail ring features 1.34 carat total weight of diamonds with a whopping 67 individual stones. The fashion...
Blue Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Oscar de la Renta Botanical Scribble Flower Statement Ring in Gold, US Sizes 4-8
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Milford, DE
Inspired by Oscar de la Renta's runway prints, this bold cocktail ring is molded into a gunmetal botanical scribble, plated in 22K yellow gold. • Motif 1.7 " x 1.7 ", ring size US 4...
22k Gold, Gold Plate
Oscar de la Renta Botanical Scribble Flower Statement Ring in Silver, US Sz 4-8
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Milford, DE
Inspired by Oscar de la Renta's runway prints, this bold cocktail ring is molded into a gunmetal botanical scribble, in a modernist silver tone. • Motif 1.7 " x 1.7 ", ring size US ...
10k ONYX L I or E ring. 10k Letter L or E statement ring. Calligraphy L or E
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1950s Size: 12 US Materials: Gold Gemstone: Onyx Gem color: Black Band color: Gold This is a super unique ring. Excellent ring. Onyx stone with an L or an E lette...
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Black Enamel Wide Dome Ring
By David Webb
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Striking David Webb Statement ring crafted in 18K yellow gold and accented with glossy black enamel.
Yellow Gold, Enamel
14K White Gold Ring 2 ct Tanzanite & 1.5 ct Diamond Accents Size 6
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Stunning 14K white gold statement ring featuring a vivid purple-blue cushion-cut appx 2 ct Tanzanite center stone, accented by 1.5 ct sparkling round diamonds set along the shoulders...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold 2.75 Carat Princess & Baguette Diamond Crossover Ring
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
A stunning statement ring featuring approximately 2.75 carats of dazzling princess-cut and baguette-cut diamonds, beautifully arranged in an elegant crossover design.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
10K Yellow Gold Blue Topaz Cluster Ball Cocktail Ring Vintage
Located in Bradenton, FL
It can be worn as day or casual wear or as a beautiful statement ring with evening wear.
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Yellow Gold
$750,000
Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Expertly crafted in Yellow Gold, this ring pairs a timeless silhouette with the brilliance of a fine natural diamond, making it a striking and wearable statement piece suitable for e...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Diamond Hand Cut Ruby Onyx Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Size 6.5, with resizing available. A luxurious statement piece combining vintage charm with modern artistry.
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Striking Marquise Heliodore & Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
An usual statement piece showcasing a warm golden-green Heliodore (Golden Beryl) featuring a custom-cut, pointed oval/marquise outline.
Other, Yellow Beryl, Platinum
Pave 0.86 Cts Round Princess Shape F/VS1 Diamonds Wide Ring 14K Multi-Tone Gold
By Nikabell fine Jewels
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
A distinctive diamond statement ring featuring 0.86 Carats of Round Brilliant and Princess Cut diamonds graded F color and VS1 clarity.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
ADA Jewelry Graduated Natural Diamond Spiral Bypass Wrap Ring, 2.15 Carats
By ADA Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
The larger diamonds create strong visual presence without sacrificing elegance, making the piece ideal as a statement ring, cocktail ring, right-hand ring, anniversary ring, or conte...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$700,000
Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Expertly crafted in Platinum, this engagement ring pairs a timeless silhouette with the brilliance of a fine natural diamond, making it a striking and wearable statement piece suitab...
Diamond, Platinum
11.22ctw Yellow Sapphire Flower Ring With .24ctw Diamond accents In 18kt
Located in Lafayette, LA
Natural 11.22ctw Yellow Sapphire Flower Ring With .24ctw Diamond accents In 18kt White Gold Make a radiant statement with this breathtaking 11.22ctw yellow sapphire ring, beautifull...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
13.945 Carat Tanzanite Diamond Platinum and 18K Gold Ring
Located in 台東区, JP
An exceptional tanzanite and diamond statement ring featuring an impressive 13.945-carat pear-shaped tanzanite.
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 14K Gold Scarab Bloodstone Cabochon Ring
Located in Henderson, NV
Crafted in 14k yellow gold, this statement ring features a cabochon-cut bloodstone with a scarab motif.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.21 Carats F/VS1 Multi-Shape Diamonds Cocktail Ring in 14K Multi-Tone Gold
By Nikabell fine Jewels
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Designed for those who appreciate expressive fine jewelry, this substantial cocktail ring makes an elegant statement for special occasions, evening wear, or a distinguished addition ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
14K Yellow Gold 10.0ct Citrine Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A breathtaking 10.0 carat Citrine gemstone makes a statement at the center of this exquisite ring. The 14K Yellow Gold setting offers bold contrast, anchoring this piece while also o...
Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Gold Coiling Serpent Snake Ring with Diamond
Located in Henderson, NV
Vintage 18K gold statement ring, featuring an intricate coiling snake design in yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
"ADA Jewelry" Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond Double Halo Cocktail Ring
By ADA Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
The layered halo and cluster-style arrangement give the ring a glamorous, statement-making presence while maintaining a timeless fine-jewelry aesthetic.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Old Mine Cut Natural Diamond & Dark Blue Sapphire Dome Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
18 Karat Yellow Gold Old Mine Cut Natural Diamond & Dark Blue Sapphire Dome Statement Ring Metal: 18k yellow gold Weight: 4.41 grams Size: 5.5 (US) Diamond: Approx. 0.25 carat I VS ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold 0.90ct Diamond and Emerald Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This luxury ring is stylish and statement-making. Emeralds with a total weight of 1.50 carats add a vibrant pop of color to the center of the design, while Diamond accents totaling 0...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum 0.36ct Diamond and Opal Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A captivating 1.08 carat Opal with a warm, orange hue makes a statement on this exquisite ring. The center stone is also surrounded by marquise-cut Diamonds totaling 0.36 carats, whi...
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Vitolo 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Granulata Wide Band Ring
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The substantial yet refined band makes this ring a sophisticated statement piece, perfect for those who appreciate distinctive luxury jewelry.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Flush Set Scattered Round Diamond Domed Band Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This is a stylish choice for anyone who loves substantial gold jewelry with a playful touch of sparkle, a versatile statement piece that pairs with everything from casual to evening ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,896Sale Price|20% Off
Colombian 8.23ct Emerald & 0.80ct Diamond 18k Gold Cocktail Ring
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
A Statement Emerald Ring with Timeless Luxury Make a sophisticated statement with this impressive 18K yellow gold cocktail ring, centered by a spectacular 8.23-carat Colombian emera...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 6.79 Carat Green Octagonal Emerald White Gold Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Expertly crafted in White Gold, this ring pairs a timeless silhouette with the rich colour of a fine natural emerald, making it a striking and wearable statement piece suitable for e...
Emerald, White Gold
GIA Certified 8 Carat VVS1 Round Brilliant Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Expertly crafted in Platinum, this ring pairs a timeless silhouette with the brilliance of a fine natural diamond, making it a striking and wearable statement piece suitable for ever...
Diamond, Platinum
5.02 Carat I VS2 Square Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Expertly crafted in Platinum, this ring pairs a timeless silhouette with the brilliance of a fine natural diamond, making it a striking and wearable statement piece suitable for ever...
Diamond, Platinum
3.01 Carat E VVS1 Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Expertly crafted in Platinum, this ring pairs a timeless silhouette with the brilliance of a fine natural diamond, making it a striking and wearable statement piece suitable for ever...
Diamond, Platinum
5.01 Carat D Internally Flawless Emerald Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Expertly crafted in White Gold, this ring pairs a timeless silhouette with the brilliance of a fine natural diamond, making it a striking and wearable statement piece suitable for ev...
Diamond, White Gold
5.05 Carat H VVS2 Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Expertly crafted in Platinum, this ring pairs a timeless silhouette with the brilliance of a fine natural diamond, making it a striking and wearable statement piece suitable for ever...
Diamond, Platinum
5.52 Carat H VS2 Oval Brilliant Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Expertly crafted in Platinum, this ring pairs a timeless silhouette with the brilliance of a fine natural diamond, making it a striking and wearable statement piece suitable for ever...
Diamond, Platinum
3.01 Carat E VS2 Oval Brilliant Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Expertly crafted in White Gold, this ring pairs a timeless silhouette with the brilliance of a fine natural diamond, making it a striking and wearable statement piece suitable for ev...
Diamond, White Gold
5.01 Carat F VS2 Round Brilliant Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Expertly crafted in White Gold, this ring pairs a timeless silhouette with the brilliance of a fine natural diamond, making it a striking and wearable statement piece suitable for ev...
Diamond, White Gold
Kwiat 2 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold 3-Row Band Ring
By Kwiat
Located in Chicago, IL
It is currently a US size 6.75, making it a versatile addition to any fine jewelry collection, perfect for stacking or as a standalone statement piece.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vinatge 18K Yellow Gold Coral Cabochon & Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This bold 18K yellow gold cocktail ring is a striking statement of vintage-inspired glamour, centered on a lustrous domed jasper cabochon in a warm orange-red hue.
Coral, Diamond, 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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