$1,100Sale Price|50% Off
18K Gold 0.70ct Oval Blue Sapphire & 0.10ct Diamond Flowing Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A refined study in proportion and classic elegance, this handcrafted 18k gold ring centers a 0.70ct oval blue sapphire held in a clean, architectural four‑prong setting that lifts th...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Mogul Ring with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Diamonds 0.90 ct approx Ring size US 6.5, can be sized up or down Limited edition Crafted from 18-karat yellow gold, this limited-edition piece featu...
Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Sapphire Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
White Sapphire 2.87 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.8 cm Length: 1.2 cm Ring Size: 58 Total Weight: 9.88 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then ...
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby Diamond Edwardian Style Filigree Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A vibrant round ruby rests at the heart of this handcrafted Ruby Halo Ring, encased in an intricate openwork plaque. Delicate filigree scrolls weave through the center setting, beaut...
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.04 carats with Diamond 1.71 carats Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 1.4 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 7.18 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 w...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Blue & White Sapphire Cluster Ring in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to Order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 9K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 7 Total Gemstones Weight: 0.75 carat.
Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
9K Yellow Gold Cabochon Amethyst and Opal Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 9K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 3-8 Total Gemstones Weight: 7.22 carat.
Amethyst, Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Zambian Emerald with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Setting
Located in Bangkok, TH
Zambian Emerald 8.91 carats with Diamond 0.91 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.7 cm Length: 1.7 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 9.57 grams "We first opened doors in 19...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$212Sale Price|50% Off
Vintage Sterling Silver 3.38ct Cabochon Amethyst Signet Ring, Size 7
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A bold vintage signet ring crafted in solid sterling silver, set with a richly saturated 3.38‑carat cabochon amethyst. The domed purple stone glows softly in a sculpted bezel, framed...
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Priyashi Nahata Opal 0.42ct. Fancy Ring in Platinum.
By Priyashi Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Opulent and timeless, this Opal Fancy Ring in platinum features a luminous opal centerpiece with vibrant iridescence, elegantly set to showcase its natural beauty. A true statement o...
Opal, Platinum
Priyashi Nahata Opal 0.63ct. Fancy Ring in Platinum.
By Priyashi Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Opulent and timeless, this Opal Fancy Ring in platinum features a luminous opal centerpiece with vibrant iridescence, elegantly set to showcase its natural beauty. A true statement o...
Opal, Platinum
8.75 Vintage Sterling Silver Open Interlocking Statement Ring Band, 20th Century
Located in Milford, DE
Ring size US 8.75 Marks / hallmarks / etc: Made in Thailand
Sterling Silver
18k Gold Genuine Round Emerald Engagement Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Made in Thailand, this ring can be personalized in the gold color and gold karat of your choice.
Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Priyashi Nahata Opal 0.51ct. Fancy Ring in Platinum.
By Priyashi Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Opulent and timeless, this Opal Fancy Ring in platinum features a luminous opal centerpiece with vibrant iridescence, elegantly set to showcase its natural beauty. A true statement o...
Opal, Platinum
MOISEIKIN 18 Karat White Gold Sapphire Tsavorite Diamond Ring
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Crafted to perfection, MOISEIKIN's sapphire and diamond ring from the Waltz of Flower collection features 1.94 carats of radiant diamond-cut blue sapphires and 1.37ct of vivid green ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Jade with Diamond Ring set in Platinum 950 Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Jade 2.62 carats with Diamond 0.75 carat Ring set in Platinum 950 Settings Width: 1.4 cm Length: 1.6 cm Ring Size: 60 Total Weight: 17.23 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 whe...
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Blue Sapphire Eternity Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 10.63 carats Eternity Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 2.3 cm Length: 0.6 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 7.55 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was t...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Aquamarine with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Aquamarine 14.04 carats with Diamond 0.95 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 1.7 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Weight: 12.94 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
Ruby with Emerald Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.96 carats with Emerald 0.90 carats Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.1 cm Length: 1.3 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 6.19 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it...
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Opal with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Opal 1.68 carats with Diamond 0.29 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 1.6 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 5.03 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it ...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Large Sterling Silver Blue & White Topaz Cocktail Ring Size 6
Located in Webster, SD
The face of this ring measures 1 11/16 inches north to south. Size: 6 Marks: RSI, 925, Thailand Condition: Excellent
Topaz, Sterling Silver
Emerald Cut Ruby Classic Halo Ring 2.39 Carats
By Zenith Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
This refined ring features a 2.39 carat emerald cut natural ruby, admired for its rich red color and balanced emerald cut. The ruby is framed by a halo of round brilliant diamonds th...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Eternity Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond 1.05 carats Eternity Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 2.4 cm Length: 0.5 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 4.56 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was th...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Lapis Lazuli Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Lapis Lazuli Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 3.1 cm Length: 0.8 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 9.14 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated in the vic...
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Tiger's Eye Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Tiger's Eye Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 3.1 cm Length: 0.8 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 9.45 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated in the vici...
Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold
Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond 0.31 ( VVS2/D) carat and Diamond 1.22 carats Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 2.3 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 9.23 grams "We first opened door...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Clyde Duneier Gothic Revival Onyx Silver Ring, Size 6
Located in Webster, SD
The face of the ring measures 15/16 by 1 1/16th inches. The ring is a size 6.
Onyx, Sterling Silver, Silver
Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond 0.23 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.0 cm Length: 1.2 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 6.99 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 9.55 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.2 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 59 Total Weight: 10.35 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond 0.73 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 2.1 cm Ring Size: 49 Total Weight: 3.41 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
$3,840Sale Price|20% Off
Yellow Sapphire Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Yellow Sapphire 5.94 carats Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.9 cm Length: 2.2 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 14.58 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then sit...
Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
Amethyst Ring Set in 14 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Amethyst 14.66 carats Ring set in 14 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 8.06 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situ...
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold
Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond 1.0 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 1.9 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 6.04 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then sit...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,384Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby Ring Set in 18k Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 6.08 carats Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.9 cm Length: 2.7 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 9.69 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated i...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
3.80 Carat Trillion Rhodolite Garnet, Sapphire, Emerald & Diamond Ring
By Zahira Fine Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A striking celebration of colour, this Zahira Fine Jewellery ring centres on a 3.80 carat trillion-cut rhodolite garnet with a rich raspberry hue and purplish-red undertones. Rhodoli...
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Sapphire, Rhodolite, 18k Gold
Twist Trilogy Pink Sapphire Ring in 18K Gold Settings
By Kavant & Sharart
Located in Bangkok, 10
Pink Sapphire 1.98 carats Twist Ring in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm Length: 1.0 cm Inspired by the spirit of "Rock & Roll", a key moment in music when the mood was eclectic &...
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Blue Sapphire Ring set in 14K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 1.22 carats Ring set in 14K Gold Settings Width: 1.8 cm Length: 0.8 cm Ring Size: 59 Total Weight: 4.02 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situat...
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Citrine Ring Set in 14 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Citrine 13.20 carats Ring set in 14 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm Length: 1.6 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 7.96 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situa...
Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold
Lavender Jade Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Lavender Jade 32.19 carats Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 2.2 cm Length: 2.5 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 16.03 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situ...
Jade, 18k Gold
Amethyst Ring Set in 18k White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Amethyst 3.69 carats Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.0 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 7.4 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situat...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Emerald 2.50 carats Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.7 cm Length: 0.6 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 4.51 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situat...
Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tanzanite Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Tanzanite 0.68 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.8 cm Length: 0.4 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 4.40 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situa...
Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Amethyst Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Amethyst 13.24 carats Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 2.0 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 16.63 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situ...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
9K Yellow Gold Opal Vintage Style Cluster Floral Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to Order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 9K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 7 Total Gemstones Weight: 0.65 carat.
Opal, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Modern Sterling Silver 1.65 Carats Deep Orange Garnet Solitaire Ring, 7.25 US
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A modern study in clean lines and vivid color, this sterling silver solitaire ring showcases a 1.65ct oval deep orange garnet set securely in a full bezel. The gemstone is oriented e...
Garnet, Sterling Silver
9K Rose Gold Pink Amethyst Filigree Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 9K Rose Gold Ring Size: US 3-8 Total Gemstones Weight: 2.10 carat.
Amethyst, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
14K Rose Gold Solid Multi Gemstone Vintage Style Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 14K Rose Gold Ring Size: US 3-8 Total Gemstones Weight: 0.89 carat.
Multi-gemstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Peridot Art Deco Style Filigree Engagement Ring in 9K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Hexagonal openwork framing defines this Peridot Engagement Ring, showcasing a round cut peridot set within a warm 9K yellow gold band. The vibrant green center stone glows with fresh...
Peridot, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Vintage Style Cocktail Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to Order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 7 Total Gemstones Weight: 1.49 carat.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Blue Topaz Ring with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Blue Topaz 10.50 carats approx. Diamonds 0.40 carat approx. Ring size US 7 Limited edition About the Designers ~ Dharmesh & Namrata Drawing in...
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern Sterling Silver 2.44 Carats Moonstone Bezel Men's Band Ring, 9 US
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A bold modern men’s ring centered around a 2.44ct cabochon moonstone, bezel‑set in a smooth, sculptural sterling silver band. The moonstone is clear and mostly white, displaying a so...
Moonstone, Sterling Silver
Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond 0.68 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm Length: 2.4 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 6.53 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.73 carats with Diamond 0.98 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 6.29 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Pave'd Diamond Butterfly Ring in 18k Rose Gold
By Zahira Fine Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Celebrate the beauty of transformation with this exquisite Butterfly Ring, designed to symbolize life’s journeys and new beginnings. Each wing is adorned with carefully set pavé diam...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Pave'd Diamond Butterly Ring in 18k White Gold
By Zahira Fine Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Celebrate the beauty of transformation with this exquisite Butterfly Ring, designed to symbolize life’s journeys and new beginnings. Each wing is adorned with carefully set pavé diam...
Diamond, White Gold
$210Sale Price|50% Off
Sterling Silver 2.53ct Oval Dark Blue Sapphire & Cubic Zirconia Halo Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A ring that carries the quiet drama of midnight. This handcrafted sterling silver piece centers a 2.53‑carat oval‑cut deep blue sapphire, a stone so dark it borders on black — the ki...
Blue Sapphire, Sterling Silver
Moonstone Diamond Cocktail Ring in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
An enchanting Moonstone Statement Ring featuring a luminous oval cabochon moonstone, gracefully accented by sparkling diamonds in solid 9K yellow gold. The elegant cathedral-style se...
Moonstone, Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
9K Yellow Gold Amethyst Vintage Style Five Stone Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 9K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 3-8 Total Gemstones Weight: 1.50 carat.
Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Diamond 0.35 carat Butterfly Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond 0.35 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 2.1 cm Length: 1.9 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Weight: 10.11 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated in ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
German Kabirski Oya Textured 14K Gold Ring with Pear Cut Green Tourmaline
By German Kabirski
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This 14K gold ring, handcrafted with an organically textured band, reflects the distinct design philosophy of German Kabirski. It features three pear-cut green tourmalines, each natu...
Tourmaline, Gold, 14k 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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