Vintage 14k Rosy Yellow Gold Unique Shape Signet Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Rosy Yellow Gold Total Weight: 7.32 Grams Overall Width: 16.8mm (0.66") (top of the ring - north to south), 4.3mm (bottom of the shank) Overall Height: 3.5mm ris...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$10,826Sale Price / item|20% Off
Unique White 18K Gold White Diamond Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
RING 18K White Gold Diamonds 0.51Carats/24 Pcs MQ 0.74Carats/8 Pcs PE 0.87Carats/10 Pcs Tapered Baguette 0.27Carats/9 Pcs
18k Gold
Unique Black Opal Black Agate Engagement Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Unique Black Opal Black Agate Engagement Ring 14K Yellow Gold.
Opal, Agate, Tsavorite, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
$1,356 / item
Unique Marquise Diamond Ring in 18k rose gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
. - 18K rose gold The width of the top part of the ring would be around 6.5mm, and the length of all the diamonds cumulated is around 18.5mm.
$14,202Sale Price|20% Off
Unique Pearls White Diamond White Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White Gold 18K Ring Weight 17,5 grams Size US 7,2 Diamond 228-RND57-0,86-3/5A Pearls d 5,0-5,5 1-1,28 ct Pearls d 4,0-4,5 4-2,07 ct It is our honor to create fine jewelry, and...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, White Gold
14k Solid Gold Thin Unique Heart Knot Skinny Ring Handmade Plain Stacking Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Thin Unique Heart Knot Skinny Ring Handmade Plain Stacking Ring Total Carat Weight 0.24 ctw & Under Style Band Base Metal Yellow Gold Certification IGI Band Width 1.5...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.75ct Floral unique handmade ring 18KT yellow gold year unknown
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Absolutely stunning diamond ring made in floral style with 0.75 carats of VS-SI diamonds, F-G color. Stunning craftsmanship and some handwork on the ring. Year is unknown. Size 7 and...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,491Sale Price|20% Off
Unique Topaz Blue Diamond White Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White Gold 18K Ring Weight 8,75 grams Size US 7,2 Diamond 36-RND57-0,24-3/5A Diamond 83-RND57-0,47-3/5A Topaz 1-15,09 ct It is our honor to create fine jewelry, and it’s for th...
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Unique 14k Yellow Gold Ring with 3.1ct Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
-Custom made -14k Yellow gold -Ring size: 9.5 -Weight: 16.7gr -Ring width: 0.15-0.7” -Diamond: 3.1ct, SI clarity, G color
Diamond Onyx Circles Platinum and Gold Unique Modernist Vintage Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely detailed RBC Diamond, Onyx Circles Gold and Platinum top Vintage Modernist Cocktail Ring.
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, Platinum
Unique Vintage 14k Rose Gold Diamond and Ruby Owl Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This exceptional vintage owl ring is crafted in 14K rose gold, showcasing a unique and intricate design.
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Unique Textured Ribbon Style Ring 18K Gold 7gram Wing Tip
Located in Osprey, FL
This elegant gold wing ring will be a striking addition to any outfit!
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Gold Natural Pave Diamond Ring Unique Design Wedding Ring Gift For Women.
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Gold Natural Pave Diamond Ring Unique Design Wedding Ring Gift For Women. 14k Gold Weight:2.4 Grams Diamond Weight:0.11 Carats Ring Size 7 A P P R O X T I M E All items ar...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Cross Ring Natural Pave Diamond Ring Unique Gift For Women.
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Yellow Gold Cross Ring Natural Pave Diamond Ring Unique Gift For Women. 14k Gold Weight:2.07 Grams Diamond Weight:0.32Carats Ring Size 7 A P P R O X T I M E All it...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Natural Pave Diamond Ring Unique Spiral Ring For Wedding Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Yellow Gold Natural Pave Diamond Ring Unique Spiral Ring For Wedding Gift. 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 2.79 Grams Diamond Weight: 0.29 Carats Item Size: 8 x 20 MM Ring Size: US...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unique Diamonds 1.50 Carat Engagement Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Unique Diamonds 1.50 Carat Engagement Ring 14k White Gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$3,700 / item
Unique Baguette Shape Natural Diamond Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
Elegant Baguette Shape Natural Diamond Ring in 14K Gold Product Description: Presenting our Baguette Shape Diamond Ring, a masterful blend of classic elegance and contemporary desi...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,625Sale Price|50% Off
Unique Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White and Red Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
Designed with six elements surrounding the center stone resembling a stylized ballerina skirt. The two arcs in red gold on each side of the ring band are a cute detail to ring and de...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Gold
$9,156Sale Price|20% Off
Unique Emerald Tanzanite Diamond White Gold 18K Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring White Gold 18K With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a Geneva-based jewelry brand that creates modern jewelry masterpieces suitable for everyday...
Diamond, Emerald, Tanzanite, Gold, White Gold
Vintage Morganite Engagement Ring Rose Gold Unique 3 Stone Pearl/White Ring
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Morganite Engagement Ring Rose Gold Unique 3 Stone Pearl/White Cz Pave Morganite Wedding Bridal Bridal Art Deco Anniversary Ring Matel: - 925 sterling silver Center Gemstone...
Zircon, Morganite, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Rose Gold
Unique Chevron Wedding Ring 14k Gold Natural Diamond 3 Tone Geometric Ring Band.
Located in Chicago, IL
Unique Chevron Wedding Ring 14k Gold Natural Diamond 3 Tone Geometric Ring Band.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
$1,567Sale Price|24% Off
AJD Brilliant Green Tourmaline & Real Diamonds Unique White Gold Ring
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Glittering brilliant clear checkerboard cushion cut 4.5 carat green Tourmaline (10 mm x 10 mm) set in a unique 10kt white gold ring enhanced with .40 carats of natural real White Dia...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 10k Gold, White Gold
Unique Diamond Wedding Ring 14k Solid Gold Chain Style Ring Wedding Jewelry Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
Unique Diamond Wedding Ring 14k Solid Gold Chain Style Ring Wedding Jewelry Gift Total Carat Weight: 0.24 & Under Base Metal: Yellow Gold, 14k Secondary Stone: Diamond Total Weight:...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Unique Solid Gold Square Coral & 0.45ctw Diamond Open Oval Geometric Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Corals - Custom Square Cut -Pink Salmon Color - 5.1x5mm (approx.) (14) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Nice White Fiery ...
Coral, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Unique 18 K Rose Gold Band Ring with Mandarin Garnets
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Very special and understated Bandring with a speical feature of a moving Ring inside the ring. 18 K rose Gold band Ring with an inner movable Ring set with 18 vivid orange Mandarin G...
Garnet, Mandarin Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Unique Natural Blue Sapphire Halo Diamond Ring in 14K White Gold Chain Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Make a bold yet sophisticated statement with this stunning Blue Sapphire Cocktail Ring, exquisitely crafted in 14K solid white gold. Designed to capture light and movement, this ring...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Aurora 14k Yellow Gold Elephant Ring, Unique Animal-Inspired Jewelry
Located in Greeneville, TN
The "Annalise" ring is an exquisite 18k white gold piece featuring a captivating ruby at its center, encircled by a luxurious 2.14 carat total weight of shimmering diamonds. This ele...
Yellow Gold
Unique Silver Ring with Opal, Keshi Pearl and Gold Accents
Located in Berlin, BE
A distinctive ring made of sterling silver, featuring a natural opal and a keshi freshwater pearl. Subtle gold elements bring warmth and elegance to the design. A timeless piece with...
Opal, Pearl, Gold, Silver
$6,363Sale Price / item|20% Off
Unique White 18K Gold White Black Diamond Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
RING 18K White Gold Diamonds 1.69Carats/110 Pcs
18k Gold
Andrea Custom 18k Yellow Gold Ring by Jeweler Barb Evans, Unique Gemstone Ring
Located in Greeneville, TN
Crafted in 18k yellow gold, this unique ring is a beautiful statement for opal and gemstone lovers alike. ✨ Custom Design by Barb Evans: Expertly crafted for a unique, one-of-a-kind...
Yellow Gold
Conch Pearl and Marquise Diamond Unique Engagement Ring White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Conch pearl, the rarest and most expensive type of pearl in the world. Flame is a major characteristic of Conch Pearls. You can "Zoom In" the picture and take a closer of the pearl, ...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Morganite Unique Half Eternity Wedding Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Alternating round and marquise morganite create an alluring pattern across the top of this elegant and distinctive ring. Product Specifications: - 14 Marquise Cut High Quality Natur...
Morganite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rossella Ugolini 18K Yellow Gold Delicate Unique Peridot Ring Nature Inspired
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Introducing Rossella Ugolini's 18K Yellow Gold Delicate and Unique Ring, an exquisite blend of artistry and Nature designed to captivate green and nature enthusiasts.
Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,459Sale Price / item|20% Off
Unique Emerald White 18K Gold White Diamond Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
RING 18K White Gold Diamonds 0.52 Cts/44 Pcs Emerald 4.41 Cts/2 Pcs
18k Gold
$9,252Sale Price / item|20% Off
Unique White Pink 18K Gold White Diamond Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
RING 18K White/Pink Gold Diamonds 0.85Carats/160 Pcs Tapered Baguette 1.89Carats/98 Pcs
18k Gold
Boulder Opal Silver Gold ring, unique engagement opal anniversary size 8
Located in Berlin, DE
This elegant Boulder Opal ring is crafted in solid 925 sterling silver and 18K gold features a fine-quality natural opal sourced from Queensland, Australia, renowned for producing st...
Opal, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Gold
$7,070Sale Price / item|20% Off
Unique White 18K Gold Emerald White Diamond Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
RING 18K White Gold Diamonds 0.81Carats/141 Pcs Emerald 0.82Carats/4 Pcs Tapered Baguette 0.69Carats/22 Pcs
18k Gold
Unique Yellow Gold 2.49 Carat Emerald Ring with White Diamonds
Located in London, GB
A ring quite unlike any other, this vintage-style piece was handmade in the Haruni atelier, designed to evoke sophistication and old-school glamour. At its centre is a vivid green em...
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$17,990Sale Price|20% Off
Unique Ruby White Diamond Rose Gold Band Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring Rose Gold 14 K Diamond 2-RND57-0,11 ct Diamond 2-RND57-0,07-4/8 Diamond 6-RND57-0,14-7/6 Ruby 120-2,13 Т(5)/3A Size 7.8 USA Weight 9,85 grams With a heritage of ancient fine ...
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Rose Gold
Unique Crocodile Emerald Diamond White 18K Gold Ring For Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring White 18K Gold Diamonds 4.03 ct Emeralds 0.07 ct Weight 17,5 grams It is our honour to create fine jewelry, and it’s for that reason that we choose to only work with high-qu...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Shield Shape Unique Bi-Color Sapphire Ring 14K Gold R6558
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Solid 14K gold ring set with a shield-shaped bi-color sapphire ♥ It's a small but super unique sapphire, displaying great transparency and a blue purple color.
Sapphire, 14k Gold
Diamond Triangle Alternating Band Unique Wedding Engagement 14k Solid Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Triangle Alternating Band Unique Wedding Engagement 14k Solid Gold Ring. Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New with tags: A brand-new, unu...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Unique Fancy Shape 14K Gold Natural Aquamarine 1980s Cocktail Ring Hallmark
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Unique Fancy Shape 14K Gold Natural Aquamarine 1980s Cocktail Ring Weighting 15.9 gram Marked "14K Lasnier", Jean Lasnier, Mill Valley, California Size 6.5 19mm long conservativel...
Aquamarine, 14k Gold
14k Yellow Gold Alexandrite Diamond Ring, Unique Design, Size 6
Located in Austin, TX
A wonderfully unique asymmetrical setting of mesmerizing round alexandrites and three small diamonds in 14k yellow gold. The alexandrites have great color change and weigh .89 ctw, a...
Alexandrite, Diamond, 14k 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
14k Solid Gold Natural Pave Diamond Ring Triple Line Ring For Women Unique Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Natural Pave Diamond Ring Triple Line Ring For Women Unique Gift. 14k Yellow Gold Weight:- 2.95 Grams Diamond Weight:- 0.58 Carat Ring Size 7 A P P R O X T ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond Melt Curved Solitaire Ring 14k Gold Unique Ring For Women Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Diamond Melt Curved Solitaire Ring 14k Gold Unique Ring For Women Gift. Measurement: 1.90 MM Diamond Weight:0.02 CTS A P P R O X T I M E All items are custom made to order.
Diamond, 14k Gold
$2,800Sale Price / item|20% Off
Marquise Cut Diamond Unique Ring Band in 14K Solid Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This stunning Marquise Diamond Wedding Ring is handcrafted in 14K solid rose gold, featuring alternating marquise and round brilliant cut diamonds that create a soft rhythmic sparkle...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Unique Tsavorite Eternity Stackable Band Ring in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Unique Tsavorite Eternity Stackable Band Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural tsavorite of 0.25 carats.
Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Natural Pave Diamond Ring Unique Minimalist Anniversary Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Yellow Gold Natural Pave Diamond Ring Unique Minimalist Anniversary Gift. 14K Yellow Gold Weight:3.36 Grams Diamond Weight:0.32 ct Item Size US 7 A P P R O X T I M E ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Marquise Diamond Unique Engagement Ring Handmade Custom Made Jewelry Rose Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A ring can be made in white gold, yellow gold and rose gold.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
Rossella Ugolini 18k Yellow Gold 1.70 Carats White Diamonds Unique Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Available now, Rossella Ugolini Design 1.70 Carat White Diamonds G Color VS1, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring, a true masterpiece of Deco-inspired design. Handcrafted like a sculp...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold 1.70ct Unique Rectangular Diamond East West Bezel Solitaire Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Unique Elongated Facets Cut Cornered Rectangular Cut - Bezel Set - S To T Range Color - VS2 Clarity - 1.70ct (exact - certified) ** See Ce...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.95 Ct Emerald Sapphire Solitaire Ring 14K Gold Emerald Solitaire Band Unique
Located in Jaipur, IN
Details Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Center Stone: Natural Zambian Emerald Emerald Weight: 0.90 Carat Emerald Cut: Oval Cut Emerald Setting: Prong Set Solitaire Accent Stones: Natural Blue...
Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
Yellow & White Unique Design Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Yellow & White Unique Design Diamond Ring is a precious relic from the early 20th century, radiating timeless allure and sophistication. Adorned with a 1.61-carat ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Yellow Gold Bezel Contemporary Tourmalineted Quartz Unique Piece Man Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
The Rossella Ugolini Design features the "Ink Ring Collection," a unique Tourmaline Quartz ring.
Tourmaline, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Unique 14k Yellow Gold Emerald and Sapphire Reversible Ring with Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Unique Emerald and Sapphire Reversible Ring with Diamonds in 14K Gold featuring natural gemstones of 1.24 carats and diamonds of 0.23 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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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