Antique 0.74ct Diamond & 18k Gold Twist Ring, Birmingham Circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 0.74 carat diamond and vintage 18 karat yellow gold twist ring; part of our collection of diamond twist rings.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
0.61ct Diamond Twist Chunky Solitaire Engagement Ring 14ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
Whether it's for a proposal or a special occasion, this diamond ring is a beautiful and sophisticated choice. 0.61ct Diamond Twist Chunky Solitaire Engagement Ring 14ct Yellow Gold B...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$12,480Sale Price|20% Off
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Scaled Design Twist Cocktail Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Estate David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Twisted Scales Ring: A Unique Blend of Elegance.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Rose Gold Twisted Natural Diamond Wedding Band Stackable Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
14K Rose Gold Braided Natural Diamond 0.225 CTW Wedding Band Ring Size 5.5 Metal: 14K Rose 585 Weight: 1.86 grams 54 round natural diamonds measuring approx. 0.225 ctw G-H color VS ...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Twist Band - 14k Single Cut .33ctw Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 9 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 1 1/2 sizes for $50 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .33ctw Cut: Sing...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Diamond Ring - 14k Round Brilliant .30ctw Twist Loop
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $35 or Down 1 1/2 sizes for $35 Metal Content: 14k White Gold & 14k Rose Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .30ctw Cut: Round Bri...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
David Yurman Diamond Twisted Band Ring, 18k Yellow & White Gold, Ring Size 5.75
By David Yurman
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: diamond round brilliant cut .23ctw GH color/ VS2-SI2 clarity Ring Size: 5.75 Rise Off Of Finger: 3.8 mm Width: 11.5 mm Weight: 5.7 dwts/ 8.9 grams Metal: "750 DY" Crosso...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1950s Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Twist Wedding Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark. Magnificent and rare model of retro wedding ring, it is formed of two interlaced rings set on all the turn of brilliant- cut diamond...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 0.48ct Diamond Twist Ring, 18k Yellow & White Gold, Circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 0.48 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold, 18 karat white gold set twist ring; part of our diverse diamond jewelry collections This fine and impressive antiq...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Twisted Band Oval Australian Solid Opal Ring
Located in Suwanee, GA
Twisted Band Oval Australian Solid Opal Ring in 14K Yellow Gold.
Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
1930s 0.37 Carat Diamond and Pearl 14K Yellow Gold Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive pearl and diamond twist ring has been crafted in 14k yellow gold with a 14k white gold setting.
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$796Sale Price / item|20% Off
Morganite and Diamonds Twist Tension Ring in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Twist style rings are symbols of endless love and commitment.
Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Rose Gold Twisted Vine 3/4 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Capture her heart with this exquisite solitaire diamond engagement ring. The twisted, diamond encrusted vine band and halo enhance the sparkling 3/4 carat natural round diamond with ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
14K Gold Blue Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring, Twisted Shank, 1980s
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Striking and elegant, this 14 Karat Gold Blue Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring features a beautifully designed twisted split-shank setting that showcases a vibrant arrangement of ge...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,760Sale Price|20% Off
14k Yellow Gold Twisted Rope Three Stone Checkerboard Amethyst Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
14k yellow gold ring. This pretty ring is a rectangular checkerboard cushion three stone style, with a center, pale purple color amethyst, flanked by two smaller light purple amethys...
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980’s 18ct Two Colour Gold Diamond Twist Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Mounted on a two colour- yellow & white gold, twisted band. Face of the ring measures approx height 7.4mm & width 12.5mm UK Size M US Size 6 Can be resized using our resizing s...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s 0.75ct Diamond Twist Cocktail Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 1950s 0.75 carat diamond and 14 karat white gold twist style cocktail ring; part of our diverse diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Chrome Diopside & Diamond Ring - 10k Round 1.80ctw Twist
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $30 or Down 1 size for $30 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Chrome Diopside Carat(s): 1.62ct Cut: Round Color: Green...
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Cultured Pearl and 1.04 Carat Diamond White Gold Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 1970s cultured pearl and 1.04 Ct diamond, 14k white gold twist ring; part of our diverse pearl jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Viking Gold Twisted Wirework Ring, circa 9th-11th Century AD
Located in London, GB
Viking gold twisted wirework ring. A yellow gold ring formed from a slender beaded wire coiled around a thick twisted gold rod, graduating slightly from the centre and tapering to a ...
Gold
Twist Love Amethyst Modern 18 Karat Yellow Gold Handcrafted Design Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini design collection Modern 18 Karat Yellow Gold Twist Love Amethyst Handcrafted Design Ring.
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow & White Gold Round Interlocking Diamond Wavy Twisted Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (6) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut -Burnish Set - G/H Color - VS2/SI1 Clarity Material: Solid 18k Yellow & White Gold - Stamped 750 Weight: 6.7 Gra...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond Twist Ring
Located in London, GB
The ring features a beautiful natural blue sapphire and old cut diamond in a twisted style setting crafted in 18ct yellow gold and platinum with diamond set shoulders.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Neil Lane .25ctw Diamond Twisted Band Ring, 14k White Gold, Ring Size 6.75
By Neil Lane
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: diamond, 54 round brilliant cut 1 mm approximately .25 total carats GH color/ SI1-2 clarity Ring Size 6.75 Rise Off Of Finger: 2.2 mm Width: 2.7 mm Weight: 1.5 dwts. / 2....
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1930s Carat Sapphire and Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Twist Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive 0.37 carat sapphire and 0.83 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow gold and 14 karat white gold twist ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pasquale Bruni 18k Rose Gold Three Flowers Twist Ring with Diamonds
By Pasquale Bruni
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Three Flowers Twist Ring in 18k Rose Gold with Pink Chalcedony, Red Garnet, Moonstone, White and Champagne Diamonds, a total of 0.30ct Figlia dei Fiori celebrates liberty and love f...
Chalcedony, Diamond, Garnet, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Edwardian 1.60 Carat Basaltic Sapphire Twist Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.60 carat Basaltic sapphire, 18k yellow gold and platinum set twist ring; part of our collection of sapphire engagement rings.
Blue Sapphire, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1.17Ct Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Twist Ring Circa 1990
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1.17 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold twist ring; part of our vintage twist rings collection.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s 0.74ct Diamond Twist Ring in 18k Yellow Gold, Unisex
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 1980s 0.74 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold twist ring; part of our diverse diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.1ctw Diamond Twisted Thick Band, 14k White Gold, Ring Size 4.75
Located in McLeansville, NC
Made from 14k white gold, this ring features a unique twisted design that adds a modern twist to a classic band.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Rossella Ugolini Twist Love Amethyst 18k Yellow Gold Handcrafted Design Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Details: Rossella Ugolini Twist Love Amethyst 18 Karat Yellow Gold Handcrafted Modern Design Ring Made in Italy
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.85 Carat Topaz 18k Yellow Gold Handmade Twisted Shank Solitaire Ring
Located in Sant Josep de sa Talaia, IB
This 2.85 Carat Topaz 18k Yellow Gold Handmade Twisted Shank Solitaire Ring is a sophisticated example of artisanal jewelry, where minimalist design meets exceptional craftsmanship.
18k Gold
Rossella Ugolini 18k Yellow Gold Twist Love Amethyst Handcrafted Design Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Modern 18k Yellow Gold Twist Love Amethyst Handcrafted Ring This elegant and symbolic ring is handcrafted in solid 18k yellow gold, featuring two intertwined gold s...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1930s Antique 1.52 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 1.52 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold twist ring; part of our diverse engagement ring collection.
Diamond, White Gold
Antique 1920s Diamond and Yellow Gold Platinum Set Twist Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Condition This yellow gold diamond twist ring is fine quality set with two feature old cut diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 0.95ct Ruby & 0.83ct Diamond Twist Ring, 18k Gold, Circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 0.95 carat ruby and 0.83 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow and white gold twist ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Antique Sapphire and 1.21 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique 0.62 carat sapphire and 1.21 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow and white gold twist ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Handmade 18k Yellow Gold RED Mediterranean Coral Twisted Wire Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Coral - Oval Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Blood Red Color - Very Nice Mediterranean Coral - 14.3x9.4mm (approx.) Material: Solid 18K Yellow Gold We...
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 0.50ct Diamond Twist Ring in 18k White Gold, Circa 1960
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 0.50 carat diamond twist ring in 18 karat white gold; part of our 1960s jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique French 0.59ct Diamond Twist Ring in 18k Gold & Platinum, 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive antique French two stone diamond twist ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with a platinum setting.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Twisted Knot Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold 5.4 Grams
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co, 18 karat yellow gold ring featuring a twisted knot motif weighing 5.4 Grams.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Twist Natural Diamond Broad Band Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
All our jewelry pieces are certified by a third-party laboratory such as IGI, HRD, IDGL, GIN, or SGL. This exquisite ring features a unique, intertwined design, adorned with rows of...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s 0.38ct Diamond Twist Ring in 14k Yellow & White Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 1960s 0.38 carat diamond and 14 karat yellow gold, 14 karat white gold set twist ring; part of our diverse diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian 18k Gold Arabian Prince Twisting Band Ring, 4.01ct Diamonds
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Introducing the Arabian Prince's Elegance: An Italian Masterpiece Ring Set with 4.01 Carats of White and Black Diamonds Prepare to step into a world of regal opulence and timeless s...
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1920s Antique 0.83ct Diamond Twist Ring in 18k Gold and Silver
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.83 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold, silver set twist ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Diamond Twist Band - 10k Round Brilliant .20ctw Wedding Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $35 or Down 1 size for $35 Metal Content: 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .20ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: I - J C...
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
0.15ct Diamond twisted chunky solitaire engagement ring in 9ct yellow gold
Located in London, GB
0.15ct Round diamond twisted engagement ring in 9ct yellow gold. Twisted band diamond engaged ring in 9k yellow gold Solitaire diamond ring 0.15ct diamond weight in plain 9ct yello...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Twisted Wedding Band Unique Rose Gold Band Ring Delicate Plain Gold Bridal Set
Located in Chicago, IL
Twisted Wedding Band Unique Rose Gold Band Ring Delicate Plain Gold Bridal Set Total Carat Weight: 0.24 & Under Base Metal: Rose Gold Certification: BIS Hallmark, IGI Band Thickness...
Gold, 14k Gold
1970s 0.43ct Diamond Twist Ring in 18k White Gold, Excellent Condition
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 0.43 carat Diamond and 18k white gold twist ring / cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Garnet 18 Karats Yellow Gold Twisted Rope Design Modern Unisex Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Details: Rossella Ugolini Deco Collection Garnet 18 Karats Yellow Gold Twisted Rope Design Modern Unisex Ring
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 2.75Ct Diamond and 14k White Gold Twist Ring Circa 1960
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1960's 2.75 carat diamond and 14 karat white gold twist style cocktail ring; part of our diverse collection of diamond cluster rings.
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 1980's 14k Yellow Gold Twist Ribbon Design Statement Ring
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1980's 14k Yellow Gold Twist Ribbon Design Statement Ring. The width of the ring is 9.8mm and tapers to 3.5mm wide.
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Heavy Twisted Tension Ring 950 Platinum and 21.6 Karat Gold
Located in Berlin, DE
High-quality, wound tension ring, with large brilliant solitaire. 950 platinum with 21.6k yellow gold. Diamond in TOP quality, size: 0.53 carat, color: D, clarity: IF, cut: very go...
Diamond, White Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
14k Solid Gold Dainty Twist Open Inset Stacking Statement Ring Band
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Dainty Twist Open Inset Stacking Statement Minimalist Ring Band Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New without tags: A brand-new, un...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
$2,175Sale Price|25% Off
18K Yellow Gold Platinum Diamond Ring, 0.60 Carat Twisted Band, New
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Diamond Ring, a dazzling masterpiece designed to capture hearts and elevate any occasion.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Diamond Baguette Channel Set Twist Waves 14K White Gold Statement Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
A modern twist on elegance and form. This striking ring features an intricate design with interwoven bands.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Twist Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Set in platinum twist illusion settings and ring modelled in 18 Carat gold.
Diamond, Gold, 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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