Golden South Sea Pearl and Diamond Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 karat yellow gold ring featuring a 10.5mm Golden South Sea cultured pearl accented by 2 round brilliant cut diamonds of SI2 clarity and H color totaling 0.10 carats. Finger size 6...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold Cultured Pearl and Heart Shaped Amethyst Dress Ring
Located in London, GB
14K gold ring with a lovely cultured pearl and two heart shaped amethysts, in a simple raised setting. Ring size UK O / US 7, inside diameter 1.8 cm / .7 inches. The pearl is 7.5 mm,...
Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
Fine 5mm Cultured Pearl (x3) Handmade Retro Ring in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This exquisite handmade piece of jewelry is showcasing 3 top quality cultured pearls each of 5mm in diameter, of radiant crème colour & good lustre Meticulously crafted in 9...
Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold
Citrine and Pearl Vintage Style Ring in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Three radiant citrines at the center, flanked by delicate pearls that add a touch of classic elegance.
Citrine, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald and Pearl Two Stone Antique Inspired Ring in 9K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Featuring vibrant natural emeralds and luminous pearls, this Emerald Pearl Ring showcases an elegant Two Stone Ring design crafted in solid 9K gold. Inspired by antique jewelry, its ...
Emerald, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 18 Carat Gold Pearl and Diamond Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A wonderful early Art Deco three stone-ring set with three beautiful pearls and diamonds set in between.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Large Natural Pearl 1.60 Ct Diamond Trilogy Ring 18 KT
Located in Napoli, IT
Italian origin. The ring has a fantastic design made essential in the features but raising up at the top side to exalt the three amazing stones set at the crown of the ring giving am...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
18k Rose Gold Crossover Ring with Natural Rose-Cut Diamond Saltwater Pearls
Located in Heemstede, NL
Experience the timeless elegance of this 18K Pink Gold Crossover Ring with Natural Rose-Cut Diamond and Saltwater Pearls from the early 1900s. Meticulously crafted in luxurious 18K p...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 18kt Gold Pearl and Diamond Daisies Ring, Italy Circa 1850s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage ring with 18 karat gold band, pearls and brilliant diamond daisies, Italy 1850s Ring size US 7.5
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique French gold ring with rose cut diamonds and a pearl
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique ring made of 18-karat yellow gold and platinum, set with 2 main rose-cut diamonds weighing approx. 0.14 ct and a pearl. Additionally, 8 small rose-cut diamonds. Very good co...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Natkina Tahiti and White Pearl Emerald Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Diamond 16--0,3ct- VS1 A Ruby 16 - Round-0.45ct T (4) / 3C Emerald 18 - Round-0.45ct 3 / (5) Z1C Pearl d14,0-14,5 2-8,7 ct 16,4 18 K Gold It is our honour to create fine jewelry, a...
Diamond, Emerald, Black Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Diamond and Pearl Triple Cluster Ring 18K Gold - c.1900
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this stunning antique 18ct gold triple pearl cluster ring made in Birmingham c.1900. The ring is made from 18ct antique gold and has a wonderful soft butt...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 3.80ct Ceylon Sapphire and Natural Pearl, 18k Yellow Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 3.80 carat Ceylon sapphire and natural pearl, 18k yellow gold trilogy ring; part of our diverse untreated sapphire ring collections. This st...
Natural Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold 0.31ct Ruby and Pearl Trilogy Band Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A ruby and pearl ring in gold, comprising one round cut ruby and two pearls, set to a band of 18 karat yellow gold. The round cut ruby is a gorgeous, vibrant pinkish red hue, that...
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 14k Yellow Gold Ring Set With 3-12mm Lavender Hued Pearls
Located in valatie, NY
Victorian 14k Yellow Gold Ring Set With 3-12mm Prong Set Lavender Hued Pearls. The. setting is hallmarked. Trent Antiques has been a respected name in antiques for over 35 years wit...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k White Gold 6.9mm Pearl and 1.40ctw Old Mine Cut Cushion Diamonds Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Genuine Cultured Pearl - Round Shape - Stem Set - Nice White Color - high Quality - 6.9mm (2) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Mine Cushiony Cut - Prong Set - Fiery H...
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
1884 Ring natural Seed Pearls Enamel solid 18K Gold Ø US6 / 1.1 gr
Located in SE
Antique 18K Gold Ring decorated with hand - engraved enameled eight- pointed Star and three natural River Pearls.
Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Art Nouveau Ring 1920's Old Mine Diamond and Pearl Cultured Yellow Gold 18 Kts
Located in MADRID, ES
Original and spectacular Art Nouveau ring from the 1920s, 18K yellow gold, with leaf pattern, with a central culture pearl of 3.90 mm in diameter and two antique diamonds cut in a mi...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 0.35ct Diamond and Pearl Two Stone Twist Ring, c.1930s
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the Late Deco period, this beautiful 'toi et moi' two stone twist features a 0.35 carat diamond, claw set into platinum along side an ethereal pearl. The transitional ...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum, White Gold
Baroque Diamond And Pearl Ring, 18 Carat Gold, Rose-cut Diamonds, Late 19th Cent
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Ring in 18-carat yellow gold , set with baroque pearls and rose-cut diamonds, in the spirit of “toi et moi”, late 19th century Napoleon III total weight: 4.05 grams. size: 58 free si...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Estate Edwardian 14K Yellow Gold Pearl 3 Stone Ring - VHK#98a
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate Edwardian 14K Yellow Gold Pearl 3 Stone Ring - VHK#98a Item Details: Year: 1910s Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 1.9 grams Ring Size: 3.75 (Size...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Old Cut Diamond and Natural Pearl 18 Carat White Gold Ring, c1920's
Located in London, GB
One of a kind Art Deco 18 carat white gold ring featuring two 6.9mm button natural pearls mounted on either side of a beautifully carved square frame measuring 0.65 x 0.65cm, atop a ...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Art Deco Ring Mabe Pearl 1 ctw Diamonds solid 14K Gold ØUS 6.5/ 4gr
Located in SE
A ring from 1920s - 1930s, Art - Deco period, very likely German. Band hallmarked 585. Crown is 17 mm x 12 mm long x 7 mm deep. Top of crown in 14K White Gold or Platinum. Large ...
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Turquoise and Pearl 18 Carat Gold Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The chunky gold band holds three turquoise stones and three pearls. Ring Size: N 1/2 or 7 Band width: 6mm Weight: 6.1g
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold
Yellow Gold Three-Pearl and Diamond Multi-Row Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Yellow Gold Three-Pearl and Diamond Multi-Row Cocktail Ring Description: This bold, luxurious statement ring is crafted in solid 14k yellow gold and features a striking vertical tri...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Ring with Eight Pearls & Three Diamond Accents
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This 18k Yellow Gold Ring with Eight Pearls & Three Diamond Accents perfectly fits the popular 1980's aesthetic that is such a big trend currently.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mings Three Silver Pearl Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Stone: Jade Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 10.6 Grams Ring Size: 5.75 (resizable) Stamped: "Mings" "14K" Condition: Preowned
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Three Hanging Tahitian Gray Pearls Ring with 1.74 Carat Diamonds
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Affinity Ring set in 20 karat Yellow Gold with three hanging Tahitian 56.55-carat Gray Pearls and 1.74-carat Diamonds.
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Three-Stone Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Three-Stone Ring in 14K White Gold A contemporary three-stone ring crafted in 14K white gold, featuring a luminous 9 mm round Tahitian pearl flanked by tw...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Solid Emerald Pearl Victorian Style Three Stone Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Capturing the romantic elegance of the Victorian era, this vintage-inspired three stone ring features vivid green emeralds framed by luminous pearl accents across a graceful yellow g...
Emerald, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Platinum Art Deco Old Mine Diamond and Pearl Three Row Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Platinum Art Deco Old Mine Diamond and Pearl Three Row Ring. This gorgeous antique Art Deco old mine diamond and pearl three row ring is crafted in platinum.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Natural Emerald Pearl Three Stone Cluster Ring in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Gracefully composed around three natural emeralds, this Emerald Three Stone Ring is framed with luminous pearls in a romantic Victorian-inspired design.
Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
GCS Natural Pearl and 2.3 Ct Old Cut Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in Poole, GB
GCS Certified Natural Saltwater Pearl and 2.3 Carat Old Cut Diamond Three-Stone Ring, set with a natural saltwater pearl measuring approximately 6.8mm between two old-cut diamonds we...
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
9K Yellow Gold Peridot and Pearl Vintage Style Floral Three Stone Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Fresh as morning dew, this vintage-style floral ring features three vibrant peridots set vertically, their green glow capturing the essence of new beginnings.
Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Large Gold Cocktail Ring Three Pearls and Diamonds 18k and Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Very Large David Webb Pearl Ring Big Bold Statement Free Form Design and Cultured Pearls 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum Approx 39 grams Center Triangle Diamond 7x7 mm Smaller round Di...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Platinum
Three Row Diamond Pearl Cocktail Ring 1.57 Carats 18 Karat Yellow Gold 13MM
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
This 18k yellow gold ring features one center pearl, 13 mm, flanked with 118 round brilliants weighing 1.57 carats. Color: G Clarity: SI1 Beautifully made!
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Old Euro Diamond and Pearl Three Stone Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Old Euro Diamond and Pearl Three Stone Ring. This beautiful ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Tahitian Pearl Diamond Ring White Gold Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The Tahitian pearl and diamond ring features three pearls of 10mm diameter.
White Diamond, Black Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold South Sea Tahitian Multi-Color Pearl Cluster Cocktail Ring
By Joon Han
Located in Delray Beach, FL
One-of-a-kind South Sea Tahitian cluster pearl ring with three different sizes (15, 12, 11 mm) of pearls in gorgeous hues of grey and rare fancy greens, handcrafted in 18 karat yello...
Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yel...
Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Heart Clover Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
The ring features three pearls in the center with an outer row of old cut diamonds surrounding the pearls.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Victorian Ruby and Pearl Ring Hallmarked Birmingham Circa 1870
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Victorian Pearl & Ruby Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Circa 1870 Hallmarked Birmingham Crafted in solid 18ct gold, this ring features three pearls spaced evenly across the band, ...
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian 18K Gold Black Enamel and Pearl Hinged Locket Mourning Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique gold, black enamel and pearl ring, comprising three seed pearls and black enamel, with a hinged locket compartment containing plaited hairwork, set in 18 karat yellow gold...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Cultured Pearl and 0.60 Carat Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring Circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique three stone cultured pearl and 0.60 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold cluster ring; part of our diverse antique pearl jewelry collections.
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold
Victorian Turquoise and Pearl 15 Carat Gold Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The chunky gold band holds three turquoise stones and three pearls. Fully hallmarked Birmingham 1865.
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold
Asprey & Co. Natural Saltwater Pearl and 2.92 Carat Diamond Jewelry Set
By Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The substantial pierced decorated ring setting features sixteen natural saltwater pearls incorporating three claw-set diamonds, encompassed with eight petal designs each embellished ...
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Louis Rousselet Art Deco Pearl Earrings
By Louis Rousselet
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Louis Rousselet Art Deco faux pearl long articulated earrings. Of signature curled silvered metal findings with center focal pearl cabochon and three graduated faux pearl ring...
Silver Plate, Gilt Metal
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Cut Crystal Chandelier Attributed J.L. Lobmeyr
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame three rings with crystals pearls, fitted with four E14 and one E27 sockets.
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Natural Pearl and Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
A natural pearl and diamond three stone ring, the bouton pearl measuring approximately 10.3mm in diameter, flanked by two old brilliant-cut diamonds, estimated to weigh a total of 0....
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Edwardian Diamond and Cultured Pearl Three-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian diamond and cultured pearl three-stone ring, the central cultured pearl, measuring approximately 6.85 mm diameter, set between two old brilliant-cut diamonds, weighing a...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Pearl and Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
This ring features three nacreous pearls, the centre pearl being the largest.
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Belle Époque Natural Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A Belle Époque natural pearl and diamond ring, the vertically set three stone pearl, accompanied by a Gem and Pearl Laboratory certificate stating the 1.95 carats pearl to be a natur...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Art Nouveau Natural Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A delicate and elegant pearl and diamond ring. This ring was made at the turn of the twentieth century and captures the simple and feminine style that was popular at the time.
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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.
The pearl has been synonymous with ladylike elegance since the Tudor period — learn what to look for when shopping for vintage and antique pearl jewelry as well as how to tell the origin of a pearl with our handy primer.
Every woman at some point in her life desires a simple strand of pearls. They are elegant, timeless, versatile — just ask Coco Chanel or Jacqueline Kennedy — and valuable. In 1917, Pierre Cartier famously traded a double-strand of natural pearls for a Fifth Avenue mansion, the Cartier brand’s flagship store ever since. And if you were born in the beginning of summer, pearl is the June birthstone.
It is possible to tell where a pearl originated from its appearance. Akoyas are usually round and white — the classic pearl, if you will. South Sea pearls are normally larger and vary in color; orangey yellow ones are not uncommon. Tahitian pearls are mostly black but can also be gray or brown, and between the Akoya and the South Sea varieties in size. Freshwater pearls, or Orientals, run the gamut in terms of color and size, but in shape, they tend to resemble Rice Krispies. Another important distinction is a round pearl versus a baroque pearl. A round pearl is self-explanatory, but there are two types of baroque pearls: symmetrical and asymmetrical. In general, the symmetrical variation commands a higher valuation. Within a strand of pearls, uniformity is prized — the more the individual pearls resemble one another, the more valuable the strand.
According to the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), the earliest recorded mention of a pearl was in 2206 BC by a Chinese historian. Centuries later, Christopher Columbus made it a point to visit pearl fisheries during his 15th-century exploration of the Caribbean. Since the late-19th century, the Japanese have been at the forefront of cultivating pearls, when jeweler Kokichi Mikimoto successfully cultured the world’s first pearl in 1893.
On 1stDibs, find vintage and antique pearl necklaces, pearl earrings and other accessories.
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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