Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Sevillan Ring
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Sausalito, CA
Tiffany & Co. Sevillan ring in Lapis 18k Yellow gold
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Sevillan Ring
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Sausalito, CA
Tiffany & Co. Sevillan ring in Lapis 18k Yellow gold
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co Pearl Ring Elsa Peretti Sz 5.5 18k Yellow Gold Signed
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Torrance, CA
yellow gold. The ring is hallmarked "750" for 18k gold, "Tiffany & Co", "Elsa Peretti" and "Hong Kong"
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal
Tiffany & Co Elsa Peretti Yellow Gold Ring set with Mystical Black Jade
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This classic 18K yellow gold and jade ring, designed by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co., possesses
Jade, Black Jade, Yellow Gold
$880Sale Price|20% Off
Turquoise & Silver Ring American, Circa 1920s
Located in Northampton, MA
recall ever seeing Frank Ghery or Elsa Peretti or Paloma Picasso silver jewelry by Tiffany with such a
Turquoise, Silver
Elsa Peretti Tiffany & Co. Onyx Cabochon 18 Karat Gold Gemstone Ring
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
karat gold Fully signed Elsa Peretti Tiffany & Co. Hong Kong Circa: 1990s Ring Size: 7 & sizable
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elsa Peretti Tiffany & Co. Turquoise Cabochon 18 Karat Gold Gemstone Ring
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
750 for 18 karat gold Fully signed Tiffany & Co., Elsa Peretti, and Hong Kong Circa: 1990s Ring
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elsa Peretti Tiffany & Co. Jade 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cabochon Ring
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
750 for 18 karat gold. Fully signed Elsa Peretti Tiffany & Co., Hong Kong. Circa: 2000's. Ring size: 6
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elsa Peretti Tiffany & Co. Jade 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cabochon Ring
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
750 for 18 karat gold. Fully signed Elsa Peretti Tiffany & Co., Hong Kong. Circa: 2000's. Ring size
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. Jade Dome Ring
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
From Tiffany & Co designer Elsa Peretti this wonderful cabochon black Jade dome ring. ♦ Designer
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold
Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. Nephrite and 18K Gold Ring
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This nephrite and 18-karat yellow gold ring was designed by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co., c. 1970
Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Sculptural Ring in .925 Sterling 15.80 Cts Black Jade
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail Ring designed by Elsa Peretti (1940-2021) for Tiffany & Co. A sculptural cocktail ring
Jade, Black Jade, Silver, Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Sculptural Ring 18kt Gold With 25.70 Cts Lapis Lazuli
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail Ring designed by Elsa Peretti (1940-2021) for Tiffany & Co. A sculptural estament piece
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
TIFFANY & CO. by Elsa Peretti Size 5.5 Green Jade Sterling Silver Ring
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Francisco, CA
TIFFANY & CO. by Elsa Peretti ring comes in a sterling silver featuring a green jade cabochon
Tiffany & Co. 1980 Elsa Peretti Free Form Ring in 18Kt Gold with Lapis Lazuli
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
A ring designed by Elsa Peretti (1949-2021) for Tiffany & Co. A classic and iconic ring created in
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Lapis Lazuli Cabochon Cut 18K Gold Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Lapis Lazuli Cabochon Cut 18K Yellow Gold Ring. Featuring
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti 18k Yellow Gold Large Cabochon Rock Crystal Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
: 15mm rise off the finger (at the stone) Hallmark: Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti - 750 Hong Kong Condition
Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Jade Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k yellow gold jade ring by Tiffany & Co. from the Elsa Peretti collection. The ring features a
Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Ring Peridot 18k Gold Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A Tiffany & Co. ring, made of 18k gold and features a smooth cabochon peridot set directly into
Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990's Cartier Sapphire Cabochon 18 Karat Gold Chevron Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cable chain necklace centers a polished gold chevron station Bezel set with a sapphire cabochon
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Colour by the Yard Lapis Lazuli Bracelet in Yellow Gold
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, England
A simple vintage Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. Colour by the Yard lapis lazuli chain bracelet set
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Colour by the Yard Lapis Lazuli Bracelet in Yellow Gold
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, England
A simple vintage Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. Colour by the Yard lapis lazuli chain bracelet set
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Gold Malachite Earrings Brooch Turtle Set Estate Jewelry Vintage
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
such as Jean Schlumberger, Angela Cummings, Elsa Peretti and Paloma Picasso. Tiffany & Co. has several
Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. Cufflinks Malachite Gold
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, Elsa Peretti, Angela Cummings, and Paloma Picasso. Tiffany & Co. has several iconic designs that have
Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Bracelet Pair 18k Gold Gems Estate Jewelry
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
cabochon turquoise. All the stones are securely four-pong set. The vintage Tiffany bracelets are colorful
Lapis Lazuli, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. Crystal Dome Ring
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
From Tiffany & Co designer Elsa Peretti this wonderful cabochon clear crystal dome ring. ♦
Crystal
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Oval Cut Jade Cabochon 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Houston, TX
A beautiful and unique ring from Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co., this ring features an oval cut
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co Elsa Peretti Lapis Cabochon Heart Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Tampa, FL
Tiffany & Co Elsa Peretti Lapis Cabochon Heart Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold Finger size 6 Band
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring Size 8 #17064
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring Size 8 This stunning ring features one
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Black Jade Cabochon Gold Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
ring is size 7. Stamped Tiffany & Co., Elsa Peretti Hong Kong. With Tiffany pouch.
Jade, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Sculptural Ring in 18k Gold with 26.64cts Nephrite
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail Ring designed by Elsa Peretti (1940-2021) for Tiffany & Co. A sculptural estament piece
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
TIFFANY & CO. Elsa Peretti Sculptural Ring in .925 Sterling With 15.80 Cts Jade
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail Ring designed by Elsa Peretti (1940-2021) for Tiffany & Co. This is a sculptural cocktail
Black Jade, Jade, Sterling Silver, Silver
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Sculptural Ring In .925 Sterling With 16.78 Ct Quartz
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail Ring designed by Elsa Peretti (1940-2021) for Tiffany & Co. A sculptural cocktail ring
Quartz, Silver, Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. Peretti Cabochon Green Jade 18k Yellow Gold Ring - Size 7
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Experience the elegance of Tiffany & Co. with this exquisite Peretti Cabochon Green Jade ring
Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Peretti Cabochon Green Jade 18k Yellow Gold Ring Size 7
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
From designer Elsa Peretti by Tiffany & Co. is this charming smooth authentic ring, crafted from
Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Tiffany & Co. Large, Luxurious 18K Yellow Gold Oval Lapis Lazuli Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
is very similar to that of Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. from the 1980's- it's possible that Peretti
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Bracelet 18k Gold Gems Estate Jewelry
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
lazuli and round cabochon turquoise. All the stones are securely four-pong set. The vintage Tiffany
Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. Cabochon Rock Crystal Ring
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti cabochon rock crystal ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold
Crystal, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Black Jade Gold Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18k yellow gold ring by Elsa Peretti, designed for Tiffany & Co, set with black jade cabochon
Jade, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Jade Gold Cabochon Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Large 18k yellow gold ring, crafted by Elsa Peretti, featuring 17mm x 19.5mm jade cabochon. Ring
Jade, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Turquoise Cabochon Gold Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Lambertville, NJ
: Tiffany & Co, Elsa Peretti, 750, Hong Kong. Comes with Tiffany & Co Retail Replacement Valuation from
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Sterling Silver Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. Black Jade Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Vail, CO
. Designed by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. The stone measures approximately 20.0mm x 16.5mm and the ring is
Jade, Sterling Silver
$2,720Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, 8.65 carats Turquoise, Blue Sapphires & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very beautiful and unique, Turquoise & Blue Sapphire Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & Diamonds. The weight of the Turquoise is 8.65 carats. The Blue Sapphires weight is 2.75 c...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Handcraft Australian Pearl 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian 1860 Green Chalcedony 18K Gold Antique Heraldry Intaglio Signet Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an inverted chalcedony cabochon measuring 16.0 mm round Translucent pastel green and white with intaglio carving Depicting a heraldic crest with winged an flaming heart Abo...
Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold Diamond 11mm Bean Pendant Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold Diamond 11mm Bean Pendant Necklace Metal: 18K yellow gold Chain: 16" Pendant: 11mm wide Diamond: round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$4,398Sale Price|20% Off
CARTIER Paris Geometric Menotte Bypass Ring In 18Kt Gold With Black Onyx Sz 51
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Menotte bypass ring designed by Cartier. This is a beautiful Menotte ring created in Paris France by the iconic jewelry house of Cartier. The iconic sculptural bypass ring has been ...
Onyx, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
$2,900
H 1.58 in W 1.66 in L 16.15 in
Art Nouveau 18K Gold Ombre Enamel Peridot Pearl Diamond Necklace, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Art Nouveau period 18K gold, Ombre enamel, faceted peridot, diamond and natural pearl necklace. With a central oval peridot measuring 9mm by 6mm, surrounded by fine stylize...
Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold, Enamel
Nina Zhou 5.85 ctw Moonstone Sapphire Diamond Chandelier Drop Earrings
By Nina Zhou
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
Illuminate your elegance with these 5.85 ctw Moonstone Sapphire Diamond Chandelier Drop Earrings, a masterpiece that captures the ethereal glow of moonlight. Featuring luminous moons...
Sapphire, Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1990s black and white wool suit Moschino Cheap & Chic
By Moschino
Located in LAGNY-SUR-MARNE, FR
Vintage 1990s black and white suit (jacket and skirt) by Moschino Cheap & Chic. The black and red version of this suit can be seen on the ICONIC Fran fine on the hit sitcom the Nanny...
Vintage 39.80 Grams 18 Karat Yellow Gold Textured Link Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Title: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Link Bracelet Style: Link Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dimension: 8*0.67*0.33IN Weight: 39.8 Grams Condition: Vintage And Estate Product ID: 4J1693 Note: P...
18k Gold
$59,500
H 8.67 in W 4.49 in D 2.49 in
Hermes Mini Picnic Kelly 20 Rouge de Coeur Swift Osier Wicker Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Aventura, FL
This Hermes Mini Picnic Kelly, crafted in 2020, is a delightful fusion of traditional craftsmanship and whimsical design. This exquisite bag combines Rouge de Coeur Swift leather wit...
Rainbow Galaxy Confetti Cigar Band, 8.5mm 14K Yellow Gold, Genuine Gemstones
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This lovely rainbow confetti ring is dripping with 1.36 carats of sapphires, rubies, and tsavorites and makes a bold statement as a cigar band. All the genuine gemstones are like a ...
Ruby, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
LOUIS VUITTON black & brown Monogram Canvas GAIA Hobo Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Louis Vuitton Gaia hobo bag is crafted from classic Ebene brown Monogram canvas with black leather gussets and trims, complemented by a natural vachetta handle fo...
$3,999Sale Price|48% Off
Special!!! NWT $7, 789 18KT Magnificent Fancy Triple Tri Color Leaf Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Important Radiant 18KT Tri Color Yellow, Rose and White Gold Large Rare Fancy Gorgeous Large Diamond Statement Leaf Crossover Ring. Ring ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. Gold, Platinum and Diamond Ginko Brooch
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Darnestown, MD
Gold and platinum ginko brooch designed by Angela Cummings for Tiffany. The gold is beautifully sculpted to give the effect of a true leaf. The stem is made of diamonds set in platin...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
$3,500 / set
Dm 1.38 in
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Sevillana Circle Earrings Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These elegant earrings from Tiffany & Co.'s Elsa Peretti Sevillana collection feature a timeless open circle design, and set in lustrous 18 karat yellow gold. The simplicity of the d...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Open Bottle Necklace by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Open bottle pendant in 18K yellow gold on a 30cm yellow gold chain. Signed Tiffany & Co, Peretti. Date: circa 1970s Weight: 5.8g Size: 3 x 2.3 cm Length: 30cm Hallmarks: Signed Tif...
18k 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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