Turquoise Marquise Cabochon Sterling Silver Ring
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
In an unusual horizontally designed ring setting, this large strong blue-green naturally marbled marquise cut 14 x 23mm polished turquoise cabochon certainly attracts attention.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cabochon Cut Turquoise Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k yellow gold cabochon cut turquoise ring, containing 1 round cabochon cut turquoise, ring is a size 6 and can be sized to fit.
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Turquoise Cabochon 14K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
The soft blue green hues of nine turquoise cabochons provide a colorful floral inspired display on this ornate antique hexagon shaped ring made of fourteen karat 14K yellow gold.
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Cabochon Turquoise Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Cabochon Turquoise Engagement Ring. This gorgeous engagement ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold.
Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Vintage 9 Karat Gold Cabochon Cut Turquoise Oval Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage oval ring crafted in 9K gold. Circa 1970. The piece features cabochon cut turquoise.
Turquoise, Gold, 9k Gold
1800s Turquoise Stone Sapphire Cabochons Gold Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
9 Karat Gold Center Stone is Blue Turquoise Stone, measures 15.3 x 9.1 millimeter Stone has Green Matte Hues Ring Features Two Natural Sapphire Round Cabochons, Blue in Color Along t...
Sapphire, Turquoise, 9k Gold
Sold|$1,950
Cabochon Turquoise Gold Dome Ring
Located in North Miami, FL
The easter egg like shape of the cabochon turquoise cocktail ring is beautiful. the cabochon is 114 Millimeters in size.
Cabochon Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
It features a substantial oval cabochon turquoise, weighing 5.45 carats, held in place by a smooth bezel setting.
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s 14k White Gold and Turquoise Cabochon Filigree Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This beautiful 1920s14k white gold filigree ring features a cabochon cut turquoise stone, reminiscent of clear Caribbean blue waters with natural beauty and striking colors.
Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
30.39 Carat Cabochon Turquoise Southwestern Style Cocktail Ring Sterling Silver
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 8 Unleash your free spirit with this enchanting cocktail ring, showcasing an artfully irregular, oval-shaped cabochon turquoise.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Ippolita Turquoise Cabochon Dome Cocktail Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Ippolita
Located in Baltimore, MD
Ippolita Turquoise Cabochon Dome Cocktail Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Metal: 18 karat yellow gold Weight: 20.9 grams Diameter: 26.5mm Size: 6.5.
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Persian Cabochon Turquoise Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This estae ring of vivacious aesthetic is crafted in solid 14-karat yellow gold and exposes three graduated subtly pyramidal shape Persian turquoise cabochons, mounted in adjacent p...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Vintage 20 Carat Spiderweb Dragon Skin Cabochon Turquoise Gold Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Dragon Skin Turquoise Ring. Centering a securely nestled Spiderweb Dragon Skin Cabochon Turquoise, weighing approx. 20 Carat.
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Cabochon Turquoise and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Turquoise and Diamond Platinum Ring, securely centered by a Large Oval Cabochon Turquoise.
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
6.50ct Cabochon Turquoise In Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
6.50ct Cabochon Turquoise In Yellow Gold Discover the charm of our Gemstone Fashion Ring, beautifully crafted in 18kt yellow gold.
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cabochon Turquoise and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
This wonderful asymmetric cocktail ring features 4 rectangular cabochon turquoise in a rich even sky blue colour, varying in sizes.
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
David Yurman's Albion Sterling Silver Ring with Square Cabochon Turquoise Stone
By David Yurman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Sterling silver ring by David Yurman. The stone is a square cut cabochon turquoise surrounded by 42 full cut diamonds approximately .75 points each.
Diamond, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Large Bezel Cabochon Turquoise Solitaire Statement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This magnificent vintage ring is crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and features a large oval cabochon cut turquoise neatly bezel set at its center.
Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Beautiful Cabochon Turquoise Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful ring features a 1.94 carat oval turquoise cabochon bordered by 0.2 carats of diamonds set in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
9.74ct Cushion Cabochon Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Indulge in the vibrant beauty of this 14k yellow gold ring, showcasing a captivating 9.74 carat turquoise cabochon at its heart.
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 14K White Gold Turquoise Cabochon Vintage Solitaire Fashion Ring
Located in Addison, TX
State Tested) Weight: 2.00g Hallmarks: 14K Engraving: None Width: 8.66mm at head tapering to 1.90mm at shank Finger to Top of Ring: 1.18mm Center Diamond Details: Shape: circula...
Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sold|$380
Vintage Turquoise Ring
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Vintage Turquoise Ring This gorgeous vintage ring is crafted in solid 14K Yellow Gold (carefully tested and guaranteed).
Turquoise
10k Large Turquoise Cabochon and Diamond Ring. 14k Aquamarine Turquoise Ring
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1980s Materials: Gold Gemstone: Turquoise Gem color: Blue Style: Minimalist Beautiful and FUN Large Cabochon turquoise 10k Ring with diamond accents Condition: Show...
Natural Cabochon Turquoise Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in New York, NY
This ring is an estate piece set with a natural light blue turquoise center stone flanked by 2 old european cut diamond side stones. The diamonds weigh approximately 0.50 carats tota...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman Silver & 14k Yellow Gold Cabochon Turquoise Cable Cocktail Ring
By David Yurman
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Turquoise - Cushion Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Blue Color - 11.9 x 13.9mm (approx..)
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Turquoise Cabochon Diamonds Cluster Yellow Gold Platinum Ring
Located in London, GB
This lovely cluster ring is set with a turquoise cabochon with a vibrant blue colour – it has a little bit of discoloration on one of the sides.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Mid-Century 14K Yellow & White Gold, Turquoise Cabochon, & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century cocktail ring. In 14 karat white and yellow gold. Center-set with a large 19.75± ct. turquoise cabochon.
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Cabochon Turquoise and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Greenwich, CT
This alluring turquoise ring is centered with an oval cabochon-cut turquoise measuring 16x13mm, framed by a double row of pave-set round brilliant cut diamonds, weighing approx. 1.00...
Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Sold|$225
Mosaic turquoise ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Mosaic turquoise ring sku357 rare stone , genuine blue color, no treatments!!!! Size: 33x20x5 mm US size: 8 Origin: Kazakhstan Turquoise aids in the absorption of nutrients, enhan...
Turquoise
Vintage 14k Gold Cabochon Lapis Turquoise & Diamond Bead Work Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring Width: 27mm (1") (top of the ring at widest area - north to south), 8.1mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 16.2mm rise off the finger (at the turquoise) Condition: Vintage.
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
17.63 Carat Oval Cabochon Turquoise and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Diamonds are G/H in color and SI in clarity Gemstone Details: Oval cabochon shape turquoise is approximately 17.63ct.
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Turquoise Arrowhead Shaped Smooth Cabochon Textured Statement Sterling Ring
Located in Bozeman, MT
Vintage, Turquoise Arrowhead Shaped Smooth Cabochon Textured Large Statement Sterling Ring Handmade, Native American, Navajo Size 7 1/2 Free shipping anywhere in the US.
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
Turquoise Sugarloaf Cabochon Cocktail Ring with Diamonds in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
At its heart, a captivating sugarloaf cabochon turquoise radiates a vivid hue, its smooth, rounded surface offering a timeless allure.
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Set in 18K Gold, 5.79 carats, Tanzanite Cabochon & Turquoise Band Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
✦ Handmade / Handcrafted Fine Jewelry ✦ Gemstone: Tanzanite ✦ Gemstone Cut: Cabochon ✦ Gemstone Weight: 5.79 ct. Approx. ✦ Gemstone: Turquoise ✦ Gemstone Cut: Custom cut for th...
Tanzanite, Turquoise, 18k Gold
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Cut Turquoise And Diamond Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Step into a world of enchanting elegance with this exquisite cabochon cut turquoise and diamond impressive cocktail ring by the renowned designer David Webb.
Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Sold|$4,600
Turquoise ring
By Pamela Farland
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful bright antique Turquoise, with matrix resembling world continents. A December birth stone perfect for holiday gifting, this gemstone has the power to connect you with the ...
Turquoise, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Cabochon Turquoise Wide Graduated Mosaic Band Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 10 Bold, sculptural, and richly hued, this turquoise ring commands attention with its vibrant teal blue oval cabochon centerpiece.
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
12.28 Carat Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Cabochon Diamond Band Ring 18k Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning 18k yellow gold handmade ring features an exceptionally fine, 12.28 carat cushion-shaped turquoise cabochon from the Sleeping Beauty Mine in Arizona.
Diamond, Turquoise, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Turquoise Cabochon Shape on Rose Gold 18 Karat Fashion Ring
Located in Vannes, FR
Natural Turquoise Cabochon Shape on Rose Gold 18k Fashion Ring Rose gold 18 k / weight of gold 2.0 grams French Size / 51 US size / 5.5
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Round Cabochon Cut Turquoise Cocktail Ring with Diamond Halo in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 7 A striking fusion of color and brilliance, this exquisite ring features a captivating round cabochon-cut turquoise in a rich teal blue hue.
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Made in Italy Gemstone Cabochon Ruby Turquoise 18Kt Yellow Gold Roman Style Ring
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
The turquoise is as a domed flower and in the middle of it there is a ruby cabochon cut ( 0.47 carat) The size of the ring is 6.25 US - The measurements below refer to the head of ...
Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Cabochon Turquoise and Old Cut Diamond Halo Ring, circa 1880s
Located in London, GB
A bright blue cabochon turquoise is centred within a halo of old cut diamonds at the heart of this late Victorian era ring dating from the 1880s.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
27.23 Carat Oval Cabochon Persian Turquoise and Diamond Vintage Platinum Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Elegant and finely detailed Turquoise and Diamond Cocktail Ring. Centering a securely nestled Hand set Oval Cabochon Persian Turquoise weighing approx. 27.23 Carat, surrounded by Dia...
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
Genuine Large 116 Carat Cabochon Pear Shape Turquoise Matrix Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Large 116 Carat Cabochon Pear Shape Turquoise Matrix Vermeil SterlingStatement Ring Measures Two Inches Length down the Finger 1 1/4 inches across the finger and 3/4inches High off ...
Turquoise Matrix, Vermeil
Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Bullet Cabochon Toi et Moi Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
The stones represent some of the last remaining pieces from a large chunk of rough turquoise we purchased from the mine several years before it temporarily closed in 2012.* We had t...
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$840
Georgian Turquoise Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
Set in 10k gold this exquisite piece features a half-band adorned with intricate floral scrolls that create a captivating design. At the center of the ring, you'll find four delicate...
Tourmaline, Turquoise, Gold, 10k Gold
1970s Turquoise and Coral Cabochon Diamond 18 Karat Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This captivating coral and turquoise cocktail ring is in pristine condition.
Coral, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Cabochon Green Turquoise 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Cabochon Green Turquoise 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Large cabochon shape green turquoise (15 x 15 mm), set on 18 karat yellow gold with twisted rope motif; marked 18k Ring's top...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1960s Cabochon Turquoise Diamond White Gold Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Important daisy ring, it is set with claws in the center of a cabochon turquoise in an entourage of 14 brilliant-cut diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1970s Turquoise and Coral Cabochon Diamond 18 Karat Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This captivating coral and turquoise cocktail ring is in pristine condition.
Coral, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Big Boulder Opal Silver Ring Chunky Cabochon Turquoise Blue Brown Gemstone
Located in Berlin, DE
Big silver ring with natural Boulder Opal gemstone origin - Australia gemstone weight - 23.40 carat ring weight - 12.39 grams ring size - 7.5 US gemstone size - 0.2 х 0.67 x 1.34 i...
Opal, Turquoise, Silver
18 Karat Gold, 11 Diamonds 0.22 Carat, Turquoise Cabochon Cut, Cocktail Ring
By Anna Maccieri Rossi
Located in Santarcangelo Di Romagna, IT
Inspired by the concept of time, Anna Maccieri Rossi's 'ORA Ring' features a circular silhouette with turquoise cabochon at center.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Men's Turquoise Silver Ring Cabochon Clear Sky Blue spiritual teacher gift idea
Located in Berlin, DE
Men's silver ring with natural big Turquoise turquoise origin - Kazakhstan stone measurements - 0.28 х 0.55 х 0.59 in / 7 х 14 х 15 mm stone weight - 9.3 carats ring weight - 9.90 gr...
Turquoise, Silver
1950s Tiffany & Co. Persian Turquoise Cabochon Diamond Halo 14 Karat Gold Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Hicksville, NY
Tiffany and Co. Persian Turquoise Cabochon, Diamond Halo and 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Features a 12 millimeter by 10 millimeter Persian Turquoise Cabochon securely set with 4 doubl...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$175
Green Turquoise Sterling Silver Ring
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
A large polished green turquoise cabochon is the focal point of this Southwest style statement ring.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
17.50 Carats Oval Cabochon Turquoise Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This ring features 17.50 carats oval cabochon turquoise from the prominent Sleeping Beauty Mine.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Turquoise Statement Cocktail Sterling Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a large turquoise sterling cocktail ring. It has a 31 mm x 15 mm polished turquoise cabochon and two 4mm corals bezal set in a sterling silver adjustable unisex ring with a ...
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
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 thought of vintage and antique turquoise jewelry often conjures up images of striking Navajo bracelets and necklaces worn with a denim shirt and cowboy boots. This all-American look has been celebrated by fashion designers like Ralph Lauren and Tommy Hilfiger on their runways and in ad campaigns. In the October 2016 issue of Vogue magazine, Tom Ford said he only wears turquoise jewelry at his Santa Fe ranch. So what is it about this gorgeous blue-green stone that makes us wish that we were born in December?
It’s not surprising that turquoise is abundant in New Mexico and Arizona because, according to the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), it needs to be in “dry and barren regions where acidic, copper-rich groundwater seeps downward and reacts with minerals that contain phosphorus and aluminum.
Turquoise is not found in a single crystal but is a combination of microcrystals. Its appearance, waxy and opaque, is attributed to its structure and composition. “It’s an aggregate of microscopic crystals that form a solid mass. If the crystals are packed closely together, the material is less porous, so it has a finer texture. Fine-textured turquoise has an attractive, waxy luster when it’s polished. Turquoise with a less-dense crystal structure has higher porosity and coarser texture, resulting in a dull luster when it’s polished,” notes the GIA. Since no one wants to set a dull piece of turquoise, porous turquoise is often treated to make the stone more attractive.
In the United States, there have been discoveries of turquoise from 200 B.C. It is not just loose turquoise stones that have been found, but entire suites of jewelry from prehistoric times. In the late 19th-century, the Navajo Indians, who learned silversmithing from the Spanish, started to make beads out of turquoise and eventually combined it with silver around the 1880s. Initially this jewelry was for ceremonial purposes, but it became fashionable once the tourism in the Southwest picked up in the beginning of the 20th century.
Find antique and vintage turquoise rings, necklaces, bracelets and other accessories 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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