Antique 1.35 Carat Sapphire and 0.90 Carat Diamond, Platinum Ring Circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This 1930s sapphire and diamond ring has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as platinum.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1.85Ct Pink Tourmaline, 2.00Ct Aquamarine and 1.07Ct Diamond 14k White Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The floriated arrangements integrate with the scrolling ring shoulders, each embellished with a three pavé set diamonds, all melding with the plain ring shank.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Tourmaline, White Gold
Antique Danish Ring 1ctw. Diamonds 14K Green/White Gold ØUS8
Located in SE
And three small Rose cut diamonds in the very center make it complete :) Three types of diamond cuts in one design > Total weight of the stones ca 1ct.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
35.56 Carat Coral Emerald and Diamond Yellow Gold Combination Ring / Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This vintage coral ring in gold is supplied with an independent diamond and gemstone grading report card.
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco 1.39 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Ring Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive Art Deco ring is supplied with three IDGL diamond grading report certificates for the feature stones, in addition to an IDGL diamond grading report card for the suppo...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Diamond and Synthetic Pink Sapphire Ring, 18k Gold, Edwardian
Located in NEWARK, GB
The ring features two twinkling old cut diamonds and three juicy synthetic pink sapphires.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Angara Natural Square Emerald & Princess Diamond Engagement Ring 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: Celebrate the past, present and future of your relationship with this three stone engagement ring. It features a square emerald, prong-set between princess-cut d...
Emerald, Diamond, Gold
18K White Gold Diamond and Ruby Orchid Cocktail Ring The Empress Orchid
Located in ראשון לציון, IL
Each piece is entirely handcrafted and can be customized in diamond specifications, gold finish, and ring size upon request.
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
3.90 Carat Ceylon Yellow Sapphire and 0.28 Carat Diamond 10k White Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The sapphire is flanked to either side with with two baguette cut diamonds, in a vertical formation. The tapering ring shoulders ornamented with three claw set modern brilliant roun...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, White Gold
In My Heart - Black Opal Diamond Engagement Ring 14K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Each heart is adorned with three exquisite diamonds, adding a touch of luxury and ensuring a unique design for the ring.
Opal, Diamond, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1977 London Ring 4ctw Antique Diamonds solid Sterling Silver US 4.25 / 12gr
Located in SE
WEIGHT OF THE STONES The cuts of the stones that you may see on many of the older jewelry items are usually of older mine or European and because of their deeper culets, off-round s...
Diamond, Sterling Silver
1954 Nordic Ring natural 0.9ctw Sapphire Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum ØUS7/ 3.8gr
Located in SE
72 Years old Classic Cluster Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum decorated with three natural Light / Medium Blue Sapphires and Diamonds of old European Diamond cut..
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
1900s Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold and White Gold Set Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural GIA Certified 1.21ct F VS1 14K Gold Cushion Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA
The ring is accented with pavé-set round brilliant cut diamonds along the shoulders and extending three-quarters of the way around the shank, with additional diamonds set along the p...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Elegant diamond ring 14KT white gold size 5.75 perfect graduation gift
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Beautiful elegant diamond ring in 14KT white gold, three stone ring with natural diamonds SI clarity G color.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Rare Vintage Cartier Pavé Pink Sapphire & Diamond 18k Rose Gold Band Dome Ring
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
This beautifully made ring by Cartier features a curved dome design with three rows of beautifully set Pavé diamonds and pink sapphires going halfway around the band.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1938 Halo Ring natural 1ct Ruby 1ctw Diamonds solid Platinum ØUS7.25 /4.5gr
Located in SE
Sleek, ergonomic but still sturdy construction with body friendly shapes make wearing of such rings very pleasant and comfortable. Natural hardness of Platina and stones involved and...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum, Edwardian Carved Opal and Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Adding to its allure, the opals are elegantly complemented by sparkling diamonds set in platinum between each stone, enhancing the overall brilliance of the ring.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 1.41 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond and Emerald Gold Marquise Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This antique emerald and diamond ring has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 14k gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Antique Ruby, Blue Sapphire and Old Cut Diamond Triple Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
The ruby is then flanked to each side by two well matched oval shaped blue sapphires. All three stones are individually surrounded by fine old cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
1968 Ring natural Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US6.75/ 2.9gr
Located in SE
WEIGHT OF THE STONES The cuts of the stones that you may see on many of the older jewelry items are usually of older mine or European and because of their deeper culets, off-round s...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 25.32 Carat Aquamarine and 3.40 Carat Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The ring is supplied with two independent diamond grading certificates for the larger diamonds in addition to an independent diamond grading report card for the supporting stones.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Rossella Ugolini 0.55 Carats Black Diamonds White Gold Satin Man Band Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Collection Unisex Contemporary 0.55 Carat Black Diamonds White Gold Man Design Ring Made in Italy.
Black Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold, Gold
1.00 Carat Burmese Ruby 0.80 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Dress Ring Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 1.00 carat Burmese ruby and 0.80 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold dress ring; part of our diverse gemstone ring collection.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Antique 0.41ct Diamond Marquise Cocktail Ring in 14k Gold, Circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This antique diamond cluster ring has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 14k gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k White Gold Sri Lankan Sapphire Baguette Cts 0.44 and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This engagement ring radiates elegance, with 26 round diamonds totaling 0.20 cts forming a sparkling halo around the centerpiece and cascading along the shoulders.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
1.8cts Arizona Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Ring with Diamonds in 14K Gold, 9x7mm
Located in Columbus, OH
"Part fairytale, part fashion statement—this ring is your daily dose of turquoise magic." Specifications: Item Type: Ring Center Stone: Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Treatment: Impregn...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
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Pear Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring 0.80 ct 18k White Gold Bridal Gift
Located in Diera, AE
Slim proportions and clean symmetry give the ring clear modern bridal relevance. Details Item Code :- SER-210259B Gross Wt. :- 2.22 gm 18k White Gold Wt. :- 2.06 gm Natural Diamond ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Style 18ct White Gold, Sapphire & Diamond Geometric Plaque Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Deco Style Sapphire & Diamond Ring 18ct White Gold Circa 2000 Embrace the elegance of the 1920s with this stunning 18ct white gold Art Deco-style ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.30 Carat Round Brilliant-Cut Diamond Full Eternity Ring 18K White Gold
Located in Lisbon, PT
Round Brilliant-Cut Diamond Full Eternity Ring in 18K White Gold, Contemporary.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pear Natural Emerald Diamond Bypass Gemstone Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
. ★ MATERIALS ★ Stone: Natural Emerald Shape: Pear Carat: 1.16 ct Color: Green Stone: Natural Diamond Shape: Pear Carat: 0.50 ct Clarity: SI Color: FGH Stone: Natu...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s 15.40 Carat High Zircon and Diamond Ring in 9k Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The elevated, pierced decorated ring shoulders are each ornamented with three pavé set Old European cut diamonds in a trefoil formation, integrating with the main setting and blendin...
Diamond, Zircon, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century Old Mine Diamond Black Enamel Ring Silver Gold Victorian
Located in Lisbon, PT
Antique 19th Century Old Mine-Cut Diamond and Black Enamel Ring in Silver and Gold.
Diamond, Gold, Silver, Enamel
Fred Paris Lovelight GIA D Color Pear Brilliant Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Fred Paris
Located in Lisbon, PT
Fred Paris ‘Lovelight’ Engagement Ring in Platinum with GIA-Certified 0.30ct D VS1 Diamond – Full Set (Box & Certificates) Sleek, sculptural, and undeniably modern, this Fred Paris ...
Diamond, Platinum
1937 Ring natural Diamond Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Platinum 8.75US / 3.3gr
By GD&Co
Located in SE
Fine cluster Ring decorated with three natural old European Diamond cut Diamonds and four square cut and faceted Rubies in Platinum clusters.
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18ct Gold & Platinum , French 1940s Diamond Pave Bombe Cocktail Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
UK Size M US Size 6 1/2 This ring can be resized using our resizing service, please contact us to discuss this before purchase.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage Ring natural Ruby Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS 6.75 / 3.37gr
Located in SE
WEIGHT OF THE STONES The cuts of the stones that you may see on many of the older jewelry items are usually of older mine or European and because of their deeper culets, off-round s...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Natural GIA Certified 1.21ct Cushion Diamond Engagement Ring F VS1 14K Gold
Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA
The ring is accented with pavé-set round brilliant cut diamonds along the shoulders and extending three-quarters of the way around the shank, with additional diamonds set along the p...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Pear Shape Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring 19.2K White Gold Portugal 1990s
Located in Lisbon, PT
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Pear-Shape Cluster Ring in 19.2kt White Gold, Portuguese, circa 1990s.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Vintage Design 18ct Gold, Cornflour Blue Sapphire & Diamond Triple Daisy Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Sapphire & Diamond Trilogy Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Hallmarked London 1979 Step back in time with this exquisite 18ct yellow gold vintage trilogy ring, a stunning piece from the 197...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1920s Diamonds 0.95ct Total Set in New Platinum Engagement Ring Mount
Located in Brighton, GB
The centre stone is approximately 5.3mm in diameter & is complimented beautifully with three sparkling diamonds on each shoulder.
Diamond, Platinum
Angara Natural Vintage Style Diamond Anniversary Ring 14K Solid Gold for Women
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: DiamondMain Stone Color: KMain Stone Shape: RoundMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain Stone Size: 2.9mmMain Stone Carat Weight:...
Diamond, Gold
Vintage 14.48 Carat Amethyst 0.16 Carat Diamond, 18k White Gold Ring Circa 1980
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This cushion cut amethyst engagement ring offers a distinctive alternative to traditional diamond rings.
Amethyst, Diamond, White Gold
Natural Pearl 0.12 Carat Ruby 0.59 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The millegrain decorated frame is further ornamented with twenty-two pavé set diamonds, paralleling the central arrangement. The platinum set ring shoulders are each ornamented with...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 2.84ct Aquamarine and 0.10ct Diamond and 18ct White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The elevated ring shoulders are each accented with three pavé set eight-cut diamonds within a triangular setting, melding with the plain ring shank.
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold
Antique Black Onyx and 0.46 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The scrolling bifurcated ring shoulders are each embellished with three collet set Dutch cut diamonds; the shoulders integrate with the setting and blend seamlessly with the plain ri...
Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Retro Platinum Cathedral 0.74 Ctw Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Retro three-stone diamond engagement ring. Set in an American platinum cathedral setting by Unigem.
Diamond, Platinum
1916 Ring natural Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US7/ 2.2gr
Located in SE
WEIGHT OF THE STONES The cuts of the stones that you may see on many of the older jewelry items are usually of older mine or European and because of their deeper culets, off-round s...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique Ring Sapphire 0.7 ctw Diamonds 18K Gold ØUS 6.5 / 2.56gr
Located in SE
WEIGHT OF THE STONES The cuts of the stones that you may see on many of the older jewelry items are usually of older mine or European and because of their deeper culets, off-round s...
Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum, White Gold, 18k Gold
Outstanding Large Hammered David Webb Gold Jade and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By David Webb
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The design area measures approximately 1 3/8 inches wide by 3/4 of an inch high. The ring is set with three high polish bombe green jade slabs punctuated and flanked by a total of fo...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold, Yellow Gold
1939 Ring natural 0.6ct Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS9 / 2.1 gr
Located in SE
Art - Deco period Three Stones Ring decorated with natural Emerald stone and rose - cut Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
White Diamond Textured Gold Handmade Wide Open Tripod Band Ring, Lisa Ziff
By Lisa Ziff
Located in Dallas, TX
Open Tripod Band handcrafted in matte-finished 10k yellow gold with three bars set with eighteen round brilliant-cut white diamonds totaling 0.26 carats. Stamped 10k with "Z" hallma...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring, circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This antique 1920s ring is supplied with two independent diamond grading report certificates for the feature stones, in addition to an independent diamond grading report card for the...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.60 Carat Ceylon Sapphire and 0.82 Carat Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive vintage sapphire and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Art Deco Diamond Kinsley-Kovsky White Gold Vintage Engagement Ring, Circa 1930s
Located in North Attleboro, MA
The ring face steps up to three prong-set round diamonds in square settings.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Gold 0.23 Karat Diamonds 3 Karat Tangerine Sapphires Garnet Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
A ring made of three crossed gold threads touching each other creating a beautiful unique ring.
Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angara Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
For added beauty, the shoulders of this three-stone ring are embellished with pave-set diamond accents.
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 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 diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And 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.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond 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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