IGI Certified 10.02 Carat Natural Tanzanite Statement Ring 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 10.02 Carat Natural Tanzanite Statement Ring 14K Gold Created as a one-of-a-kind jewel, this exceptional ring is the only example ever produced, and no identical piece...
Tanzanite, 14k Gold
IGI Certified 6.05 Carat Natural Diamond Statement Ring 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 6.05 Carat Natural Diamond Statement Ring 8K Gold This extraordinary statement ring showcases the timeless brilliance of natural diamonds totaling 6.05 carats.
Diamond, Gold
IGI Certified 3.09 Carat Diamond, Ruby and Multigem Statement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 3.09 Carat Diamond, Ruby and Multigem Statement Ring This extraordinary statement ring showcases a vibrant combination of natural diamonds, vivid rubies, and multicolo...
Diamond, Ruby
Modern Gold Natural Multicolor Marquise & Colorless Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro 18K yellow gold statement ring featuring a bold three-layer stacked design set with multicolor gemstones, including marquise-cut ruby, sapphire, and emerald, each measuring app...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
3.42ct Morganite Statement Ring 14K Rose Gold R6407
By Aurora Designer
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Solid 14K gold ring set with a pink geometric-shaped morganite ♥ The setting measures 14.4mm in length, 9.6 in width, 7mm in height ♥ Ring size: US 7 (Free resizing up or down 1 s...
Morganite, Gold, Rose Gold
Fancy Intense Yellow Cushion Diamond GIA Platinum Statement Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Elegant and finely detailed Cushion Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond GIA Platinum and Gold Estate Ring. Centering a securely nestled Hand set 3.01 Carat Cushion Fancy I...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
$2,152Sale Price|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold 10.27ct Amethyst Turquoise Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Indulge in the beauty of timeless elegance with this 14K Yellow Gold Statement Ring, showcasing a mesmerizing sugarloaf cabochon amethyst weighing 10.27 carats.
Amethyst, Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Dome Crescent Statement Band - 14k Turkey Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $30 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Style: Dome Crescent Statement Features: Ribbed Measurements Face Height (north to south): 9/32" (6.9mm) ...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Mixed-Cut Diamond Bypass Statement Ring
Located in Deira, AE
Design Style: Mixed-Cut Diamond Bypass Statement Ring Details:- Item Code: SER-29693A Category: Fine Jewelry Jewelry Type: Ring Metal: 18K White Gold Gross Weight: 3.12 Grams Natural...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Yellow Gold Diamond and Tanzanite Engagement Statement Ring
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
18k yellow gold diamond and tanzanite ring. .25 ct natural untreated tanzanite stone in the center with two natural diamonds on each side ending with smaller four smaller natural di...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Yellow Gold
Morganite & Diamond Art Deco Style Rose Gold Statement Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Make a statement with this Art Deco inspired Morganite Engagement Ring.
Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Platinum 12.0ct Aquamarine and 1.10tcw Ruby Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This striking vintage statement ring is crafted in luxurious platinum and showcases a stunning 12.0ct aquamarine as its centerpiece.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage Sterling Silver Costume Ruby & Rhinestone Statement Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the Vintage Sterling Silver Costume Ruby & Rhinestone Statement Cocktail Ring, a dazzling piece that captures the glamour of vintage jewelry.
IGI Certified 2.13 Carat Natural Diamond Kremlin Motif Statement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 2.13 Carat Natural Diamond Kremlin Motif Statement Ring This exclusive bespoke creation was specially handcrafted as a one-of-a-kind piece, and no identical design wil...
Diamond, Gold
IGI Certified 1.80 Carat Natural Diamond Hamsa Motif Statement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 1.80 Carat Natural Diamond Hamsa Motif Statement Ring This exclusive bespoke creation was specially handcrafted as a one-of-a-kind piece, and no identical design will ...
Diamond, Gold Plate
IGI Certified 1.90 Carat Natural Diamond Jesus Motif Statement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 1.90 Carat Natural Diamond Jesus Motif Statement Ring This exclusive bespoke creation was specially handcrafted as a one-of-a-kind piece, and no identical design will ...
Diamond, Gold
IGI Certified 1.98 Carat Natural Diamond Floral Motif Statement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 1.98 Carat Natural Diamond Floral Motif Statement Ring This exclusive bespoke creation was specially handcrafted as a one-of-a-kind piece, and no identical design will...
Diamond, Gold
Fine Hand-Carved Type A Natural Jadeite Saddle Statement Ring
Located in Kowloon, HK
This magnificent, substantial statement ring is a masterful example of traditional lapidary art, meticulously hand-carved from a single, solid block of natural Type A Jadeite (Fei Cu...
Jade
IGI Certified 1.60 Carat Natural Diamond Mosque Motif Statement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Inspired by artistic stone carving craftsmanship, this extraordinary statement ring showcases a finely sculpted mosque motif surrounded by 1.60 carats of natural diamonds.
Diamond, Gold Plate
1.16tcw 14K Natural Colombian Emerald & Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Setting Style: Solitaire with Accents Setting Material: 14K Yellow Gold Gold Weight: 5.2 Grams Main Stone: Emerald Shape: Emerald Cut Weight: 0.96-Carats Clarity: Translucent Color:...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
IGI Certified 1.18 Carat Diamond Butterfly and Floral Statement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 1.18 Carat Natural Diamond and Multicolor Gemstone Butterfly and Floral Motif Statement Ring This exclusive bespoke creation was specially handcrafted as a one-of-a-ki...
Diamond, Gold
IGI Certified 5.88 Carat Natural Diamond and Emerald Statement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 5.88 Carat Natural Diamond and Emerald Pomegranate Abundance Motif Statement Ring This exclusive bespoke creation was specially handcrafted as a one-of-a-kind piece, a...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold Plate
IGI Certified 1.97 Carat Natural Diamond Peace Dove Statement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 1.97 Carat Natural Diamond Peace Dove Statement Ring This exclusive bespoke creation was specially handcrafted as a one-of-a-kind piece, and no identical design will e...
Diamond, Gold
Heart Signet Ring Black Diamond Gold Star Cocktail Ring Statement
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Heart Signet Ring Black Diamond Gold Star Cocktail Ring Statement Designer: J DAUPHIN Black diamond heart ring in 14k gold plated sterling silver by J Dauphin, a three dimensional ...
Black Diamond, Sterling Silver, Silver, Gold Plate, 14k Gold
Antique Jadeite Jade & Diamond Halo Platinum 900 Statement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Details: Item Type: Statement Ring Metal: Platinum (PT900) Weight: 11.02 grams Ring Size: 6 (adjustable) Center Stone Details: Type: Jadeite Jade ("Old Jade") Type: A Cut: Cabochon ...
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
6.31tcw 18K Natural Black Opal & Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a ravishing, Australian black opal and diamond right hand ring. This piece is as chic as it is beautiful. The focal point of the ring is a solid black opal displaying be...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal
$24,300 / item
Pearl Diamond 18 Karat Gold Flower Statement Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This stunning ring is crafted from 18-karat white gold. It is hand set with 23.62 carats pearl, .67 carats sapphire and 3.32 carats of glittering diamonds. The ring is a size 7 and...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
$2,722Sale Price / item|20% Off
Blue Sapphire White Diamond White Gold Statement Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White Gold 14K Ring Diamond 24-Round 57-0,1-G/VS1A Diamond 28-RND-0,14ct Sapphire 7-2,18ct Weight 3.06 gram Size 17 With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATK...
14k Gold
Chanel by Lagerfeld Statement Monochrome Logo Ring 2012
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A stunning Chanel Logo Ring. Crafted in weighty silvertone metal and black enamel. Featuring a large spread decorated with black enamel around the iconic interlocking C logo. In very...
Exquisite 1.8ct Garnet and 0.43ct Diamond 14KT Gold Statement Ring
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
A Symphony of Crimson and Sparkle Make a bold impression with this stunning statement ring, a masterclass in jewelry craftsmanship that blends vibrant color with timeless brilliance.
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Handmade Sterling Silver Costume Emerald & Rhinestone Statement Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Make a bold statement with this Handmade Sterling Silver Costume Emerald & Rhinestone Statement Cocktail Ring.
IGI Certified 2.20 Carat Natural Diamond Mosque Motif Statement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Inspired by the historic beauty and architectural elegance of Hagia Sophia, this extraordinary statement ring showcases a finely sculpted mosque motif created with artistic stone car...
Diamond, Gold Plate
Vintage Gold Green 2.70ct Cuprian Elbaite Tourmaline & Diamond Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Bold yet refined, this statement ring pairs vibrant color with substantial gold and diamond detailing for an eye-catching, luxurious look.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K White Gold Cushion-Cut Amethyst Statement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This vintage 14K white gold ring showcases a richly saturated 10mm cushion-cut amethyst set in an elegant sculptural mount that embraces the stone with smooth, rounded white-gold pet...
Amethyst, 14k Gold, White Gold
2 Carat Asscher Cut Emerald & Diamond Checkerboard Statement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
2 Carat total Asscher Cut natural Emerald and Diamond Checkerboard Style Statement Ring, Size 7. Set in platinum 900. Details: Item Type: Statement Ring Metal: Platinum 900 Size: 7...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique Diamond Starburst Statement Cocktail Ring in 14K White Gold
By Hand Made
Located in New York, NY
Custom Made Antique Ring Material: 14K White Gold Condition: Pre-Owned Stone: Round Cut Center Stone: 0.20ctw Diamonds: 0.60ctw Clarity: VS1 Color: F Ring Dimension: Size: 8 Width:...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Christian Lacroix Silver and Citrine Statement Ring, Circa 1990
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Paris, FR
From the bold and theatrical universe of Christian Lacroix, this circa 1990 ring captures the designer’s distinctive baroque-meets-organic aesthetic. Crafted in France from solid 925...
Citrine, Silver
Modern Large Tanzanite Diamond Gold Flower Statement Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Impressive three dimensional flower cocktail ring featuring open gold work and pave diamond petals with a centralized 54 carat cabochon tanzanite.
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
$2,400Sale Price|20% Off
Modern Rock Crystal Turquoise Diamond Sterling Statement Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Stunning rock crystal cocktail ring with star design featuring a centrally set faceted piece of reconstituted turquoise in a diamond leaf frame. The interior band is sterling silve...
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Turquoise, Crystal, Sterling Silver
$19,120Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Estate 35 Carat+ Tanzanite and Diamond Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Crafted with artistry and precision, the setting enhances the gemstone’s allure, making it a true collector’s piece and a statement of sophistication. Whether as a bold addition to a...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold
27.33 Carat Solitaire Rose de France Statement Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Awesome Solitaire Ring featuring a Beautiful Rose de France Gemstone; approx. 27.33 total carat weight; Oxidized Sterling Silver Tarnish-resistant mounting. Ring size 7, we offer rin...
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
2.33 Carat Citrine and Sapphire Solitaire Statement Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful ring featuring a 2.33 Carat oval Citrine in center enhanced with Sapphires; approx. 0.07tctw; Sterling Silver Tarnish-resistant Rhodium mounting; Size 8, we offer ring re-s...
Citrine, Sapphire, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
$1,559Sale Price|40% Off
Alina Alamorean White Dove Sculptural Contemporary Statement Ring Altuglass
By Alina Alamorean
Located in Paris, IDF
White Dove Sculpture Statement Ring in shiny white Altuglass Unique Dimensions cm : L 4 x W 11 x H 10 in : L 1.57 x W 4.33 x H 3.93 Thickness : 3 mm ( 0.12 in ) The White Dove S...
Other
Swarovski Nirvana Black Curiosa Triangle Crystals Cocktail Statement Ring, 58
By Swarovski
Located in Wokingham, England
Swarovski Unisex Nirvana Large Triangle Crystals Black Curiosa Cocktail Chunky Ring, Size 58, UK Q US 8 Very excellent condition. Very new. Come with original box. 100% genuine. Gl...
Base Metal
18K White Gold 1.17-Carat Mixed-Cut Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Deira, AE
Make an elegant and modern impression with the Mixed-Cut Diamond Statement Ring. This refined design showcases an artful arrangement of a prominent, centrally set emerald-cut diamond...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Gold Rotating Citrine Baguette Diamond Statement Roulette Cocktail Ring
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Its vibrant color palette and architectural form make it an eye-catching addition to any fine jewelry collection. An exceptional statement ring for collectors of contemporary gemsto...
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alina Alamorean White Arum Sculptural Contemporary Statement Ring Altuglass
By Alina Alamorean
Located in Paris, IDF
White Arum Sculpture Statement Ring in shiny mother of pearl Altuglass Unique Dimensions cm : L 7 x W 6.5 x H 9.5 in : L 2.75 x W 2.56 x H 3.74 Thickness : 3 mm ( 0.12 in ) The ...
Other
Alina Alamorean White Wavy Sculptural Contemporary Statement Ring Altuglass
By Alina Alamorean
Located in Paris, IDF
White Big Wavy Sculpture Statement Ring in shiny mother of pearl Altuglass Unique Dimensions cm : L 7 x W 19 x H 7 in : L 2.75 x W 7.48 x H 2.75 Thickness : 3 mm ( 0.12 in ) The...
Other
Antique Yellow Gold Pearl & Diamond Statement Ring Ornate Leaf Motif
Located in New York, NY
An elegant vintage statement ring crafted in yellow gold, featuring a beautifully sculpted organic design.
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Estate Platinum Cabochon Star Ruby Baguette & Round Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A striking estate cocktail ring crafted in platinum and centered by a 1.89 carat natural cabochon-cut star ruby displaying a vivid purplish-red body color. The ruby is framed by an e...
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, Platinum
Eternal Flame 14KT Gold Garnet and Diamond Heart Statement Ring
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Capture the essence of timeless passion with this stunning 14KT gold statement ring. At its center, a magnificent 7.46ct square-cut Garnet glows with a deep, smoldering red, cradled ...
Diamond, Garnet, Gold
Crown 1Pc Diamond Statement Ring in 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Crown Ring 14k Solid Gold Diamond Statement Ring 1Pc Crown Diamond Wedding Band. Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New without tags Seller Notes: ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage Diamond Open Lace 12.5mm Gold Statement Making Band Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! A statement-making Diamond Open Lace 12.5mm Gold Band Ring that combines the intricate, airy design of filigree with the warmth of Gold and the Sparkle of Diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,995Sale Price|20% Off
Spectrum 18k White Gold Floral Cluster Bypass Statement Ring
Located in Deira, Dubai
Design Style: Floral Cluster Bypass Statement Ring Item Code :- SER-23154 Gross Wt. :- 5.80 gm 18k White Gold Wt. :- 5.57 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 1.17 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Yellow Gold Petals Diamond Statement Ring Size 8 #24860
Located in Washington Depot, CT
A bold and beautiful statement piece that commands attention. Approximate total diamond weight: .10 ct.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Falcher Fusager Magick 18K Gold Diamond Enamel Onyx Statement Ring
Located in Towson, MD
This 18 karat yellow gold Magick ring by Falcher Fusager pairs sculptural onyx framing with a jewel toned cloisonné enamel design, centering a stylized plume motif rendered in pinkis...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$2,918Sale Price|35% Off
Alina Alamorean Square Waterlily Sculptural Contemporary Statement Ring Bronze
By Alina Alamorean
Located in Paris, IDF
Big Square Waterlily Sculpture Statement Ring in satinated rose bronze and polished outlines Unique Hallmarked Dimensions cm : L 10 x W 9.5 x H 6.5 in : L 3.94 x W 3.74 x H 2.56...
Bronze
$2,918Sale Price|35% Off
Alina Alamorean Bison Sculpted Contemporary Statement Ring Black Silver
By Alina Alamorean
Located in Paris, IDF
Bison Sculpted Statement Ring in black patinated sterling silver and polished horns and outlines Unique Hallmarked Dimensions cm : L 3 x W 7 x H 4 in : L 1.18 x W 2.75 x H 1.57 ...
Silver, Sterling Silver
$1,169Sale Price|40% Off
Malachite Silver Ring Natural Green Gemstones Malachite Statement Jewelry
Located in Berlin, DE
Big scratched wide silver ring with natural Malachite malachite weight - 9.3 carat ring weight - 15.9 grams ring size - 8.5 US gem size is 0.2 x 0.51 x 0.51 in / 5 х 13 х 13 mm
Malachite, Silver
Full Finger Diamond Ring 14k Solid Gold Statement Adjustable
Located in Chicago, IL
Full Finger Diamond Ring 14k Solid Gold Statement Ring Adjustable Finger Ring Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New with tags: A brand-new, unused...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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