Gorgeous 18k Yellow Gold 16.33 ct Red Jade Cabochon Ring w/ 2.84 ct Diamond
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful, Unique 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Features 16.33 ct Cabochon Cut Red Jade Appx Dimensions of Jade = 18.2 mm x 14.7 mm x 7.4 mm Accented by High Quality Round and Marqui...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,825Sale Price|20% Off
18kt Yellow Gold Horizontal Set Marquise Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
A modern take on a classic design. This unique 18 karat yellow gold engagement ring features a natural marquise cut diamond expertly bezel set in its east-west position with an open ...
Diamond
From $4,576 / item
2.3 Carat SI/H Natural Diamond Cluster Wedding Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Cluster Ring in 18k White Gold, Diamond Cluster Ring, 18k White, Rose, Yellow Gold Stacking Ring, Unique Diamond Wedding Ring, Cocktail Ring, Statement Ring, 2nd Anniversary Gift Fe...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chopard White Gold Diamond, Ruby & Sapphire Fish Ring 82/4702-1002
By Chopard
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A unique 18k white gold dress ring by Chopard. The ring comprises of two 3mm bands evenly separated by 5 bars between them.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Solid 18 K White Gold Ring Marquise Diamond Fancy Colored Diamonds
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A unique solid 18 K white Gold ring featuring a marquise cut Diamond ca. 2.10 ct, I color, I clarity in a bezel setting. 10 fancy colored natural Diamonds in a buttercup setting weig...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Green Emerald & Diamond Halo Set Art Deco Style Marquise Shape Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This could be a different and unique engagement ring. 14K Yellow Gold. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Total weight: 2.50 g.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
iO Si Italy Citrine and Diamond Sculpture Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By io Si
Located in La Jolla, CA
iO Si Italy Citrine and Diamond Sculpture Ring in 18k Yellow Gold Unique Citrine and Diamond Ring features an 11.00 carat Faceted Citrine Briolette set in 18k Yellow Gold with Roun...
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Antique 3.57ctw Opal Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Dinner Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finger size is US 6 1/5, can be re-sized, the weight is 4.50 grams, Solid. Ring is created in 18k Yellow gold ( tested). Very Unique, this ring will take your breath away!
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Chopard Yellow Gold Diamond, Ruby & Sapphire Fish Ring 82/4702-0002
By Chopard
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A unique 18k yellow gold dress ring by Chopard. The ring comprises of two 3mm bands evenly separated by 5 bars between them.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Round Blue Sapphire & Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
The intricate design makes this ring a perfect choice as a wedding anniversary ring for men or women who are looking for an eye-catching and unique wedding ring. 18K White Gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Light Blue Sapphire Eternity Band Stretchy Flexible White Gold Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Tartan Blue Colors Ring Diamond Light Blue Sapphire Eternity Band Unique Luxury Flexible White Gold Ring The multicolor Designs inspired by tartan colours (e.g.
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Povl Henrik Storm Rectangular Faceted Hematite Tablet Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
With its mesmerizing hematite stone and unique gold bars, this ring is an investment in beauty and sophistication.
Hematite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Nigaam 0.94Cttw. Serpens Diamond Ring Size 7 in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Embrace the captivating allure of the Nigaam Serpens Ring, a stunning piece crafted in warm 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$1,620Sale Price|42% Off
AJD GORGEOUS 4.5Ct Pink Morganite & Pink Tourmaline 18Kt Yellow Gold Ring
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Gorgeous 4.5 carat sparkling natural pink Morganite (12.5 mm x 10.2 mm) enhanced with 4 brilliant intensive pink Tourmalines (approximately 1.2 carats) set in this unique handmade 18...
Morganite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Asscher Blue Aquamarine & Diamond Halo Set Art Deco Style 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Add this stunning aquamarine and diamond ring to your jewelry collection. Wear it to any fancy affair and be sure to get admiring looks for its unique shape. 14K White Gold.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$861Sale Price|20% Off
Parti Colour Green Blue Australian Sapphire Round 18k White Gold Solitaire Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Parti Colour Green Blue Australian Sapphire Round 18k White Gold Solitaire Ring. Unique 0.75 carat Australian sapphire with a stunning green blue parti colour effect.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Enamel Cocktail Ring with Oval Emarald Center and Diamonds 18kt Rose Gold
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Unique Cocktail Ring with green emerald stone, set among four prongs handcrafted in 18Kt gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel, Rose Gold
Men’s Vintage Bolt Design 0.18 Carat Princess Cut Diamonds Ring 14k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Men’s Vintage Bolt Design 0.18 Carat Princess Cut Diamonds Ring 14k Gold. Very unique ring featuring x3 princess cut diamonds each weighting approx 0.06 carat for a total of 0.18 car...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
10k Ostby Barton Cigar Band. 10k Rose Gold Embossed Design wide ring.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1920s Size: 8 1/2 US Materials: Gold Band color: Gold Style: Art deco Super unique vintage ring. 10k Rose Gold Embossed Patterned design Made by Ostby Barton Co...
Rose Gold
Cartier 18k White Gold Spicy Love Ring, Size 54, France, 21st Century
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A unique 18k white gold Spicy Love ring by Cartier.
18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Pave Diamond GIA Certified 5.95 Chrome Tourmaline Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
GIA Report Number 6237421656 Size- 6 3/4. Free Sizing. A unique handmade 18K White Gold Ring featuring a rare hard to find Oval Chrome Tourmaline that is GIA Certified.
Chrome Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
$6,380Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 1.06 Carat Round Vintage Milgrain Pave Leaf 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
With a metal purity of 18K gold, this unique diamond ring is ideal for any occasion, be it an anniversary, special gift, or a timeless investment.
Diamond, White Gold
$6,597Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 1.3 Carat Round Vintage Milgrain Pave Leaf 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
With a metal purity of 18K gold, this unique diamond ring is ideal for any occasion, be it an anniversary, special gift, or a timeless investment.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Dyed Tiger's Eye Dome Ring, Retro Style, Size 9
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This unique 14 Karat Gold Ring showcases a bezel-set oval dyed Tiger’s Eye gemstone, measuring approximately 19mm x 15.5mm.
Tiger's Eye, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Ancient Greek Gold Intaglio Ring Circa 4th Century BC
Located in Chicago, IL
A unique, museum quality ancient Greek gold ring, circa 4th century BC, likely a wedding ring.
Natural Green Emerald Gemstone 2.15 carats in 14K Yellow Gold Ring with Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted in 14K yellow gold, this unique ring has a 2.15 carat lush green Emerald at its center.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Detailed 18 Karat Yellow Gold Owl Motif Cocktail Ring with Round Diamond Eyes
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 9.75 Crafted in luxurious 18 karat yellow gold, this unique owl ring is full of personality and detail.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
BVLGARI Yellow Gold & Mother of Pearl Spinning Ring - Size 7 3/4
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
The BVLGARI Yellow Gold & Mother of Pearl Spinning Ring is such a cool piece!
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Gold Natural Pink Ruby Ring Square Cut Three Row Channel Set Size N / 6.5
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A beautiful and unique 18ct gold ring with six square cut natural pink rubies in channel set.
Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Natural Alexandrite Gemstone 2.96 cts in 18K White Gold Ring w Dia / GIA Report
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Go for a stylish, shimmering look with this certified alexandrite set in 18K white gold ring. Its uniquely beautiful color will add brilliance to your wardrobe and personality.
Alexandrite, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Multi Shape 2.3 Carat SI/H Natural Diamond Cocktail Ring 14K White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Cluster Ring in 18k White Gold, Diamond Cluster Ring, 14k White, Rose, Yellow Gold Stacking Ring, Unique Diamond Wedding Ring, Cocktail Ring, Statement Ring, 2nd Anniversary Gift Fe...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Revolving Ring in Three Colors 18 Karat Gold with White Diamonds - Micheletto
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Description: This revolving ring is crafted from 18 karat gold, featuring a unique design with three colors: yellow gold as the base, a rose gold first layer, and a freely turning w...
White Diamond, 18k Gold
18kt White Gold Snake Ring with 1.28ct Black and 2.83ct White Diamonds
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
Amazing and Unique 18kt White Gold Snake Ring With 1.28ct Black and 2.83ct White Diamonds With 2 Ruby Eyes Diamonds: 130 White brilliant cut diamonds, together ca. 2.83ct, 55 Black ...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k Gold Oval 1.35ct Genuine Natural Tanzanite Ring with Diamonds '#787'
Located in Big Bend, WI
14k Gold Oval 1.35ct Genuine Natural Tanzanite Ring with Diamonds (#787) Beautifully unique 14k white gold ring with an oval 1.35ct tanzanite that measures 8x6mm.
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold
8.4 Carat Green Tourmaline and Sapphires in 18k Gold Ring by Alexander Leyser
Located in Kirschweiler, DE
The "Toxic Flower" Ring by Alexander Leyser: This exceptional and unique 18-karat yellow-gold ring features an 8.4-carat green Tourmaline cabochon with a vibrant green color and hig...
Peridot, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Revolving Ring in Three Colors 18 Karat Gold with White Diamonds - Micheletto
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Specifications: Material: 18 Karat Gold (Yellow, Red, and White) Design: Revolving ring with three colors Gold Weight: 15.60 grams Diamonds: Total Carat Weight: 0.37 carats Quantity...
White Diamond, 18k Gold
$3,577Sale Price|20% Off
Rose Gold Snake Ring with Moonstone and Diamonds, 1.73ct & 1.10ct, 11 Grams
Located in Viena, Viena
Snake unique moonstone diamond ring, 750 gold, Rose gold jeweller's art ring in the form of a "snake" 750 gold moonstone diamonds, incomparably beautiful animal jewellery, worked in...
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Oval Shape Green Emerald & Black Onyx Art Deco Style 14K Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
The ring is amazingly unique. 14K Yellow Gold. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Total weight: 7.39 g.
Emerald, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,640Sale Price|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold Old Mine Round Cut 0.68 Carat GIA Estate Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This unique 14k yellow gold estate ring features six (6) round-shape diamonds is approximately 0.83-carat total weight.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$606Sale Price|20% Off
Deep Red Marquise Cut Ruby & Pave Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Fancy Ring
Located in Birmingham, GB
Deep Red Marquise Cut Ruby & Pave Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Fancy Ring. Unique designed ring featuring a 0.38 carat ruby with a deep red colour.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Nigaam 18K Rose Gold Diamond Serpentine Size 7 Ring (0.82ct, G/VS1)
Located in New York, NY
Embrace the allure of this captivating serpentine ring, meticulously crafted in warm 18K rose gold.
Diamond, Rose Gold
Angara Natural Round 6.5 ct Morganite Tapered Shank Cocktail Ring in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: This uniquely designed 14k rose gold cocktail ring has an undeniable charm.
Morganite, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
Rossella Ugolini 18K Yellow Gold 1 Carats Ruby 1 Carat White Diamonds Love Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
This harmonious design creates a captivating visual contrast between the fiery red ruby and the brilliant white diamonds. Stunning unisex Unique Design 18K yellow gold ring, featurin...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pear Shape Ruby and Diamond Wide Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer ring all handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Deer Antlers Ring Estate 14k Rose Gold Vintage Fine Animal Horn Spike Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed Deer Antler ring crafted in 14 karat rose gold. The unique ring is crafted in the form of deer antlers, measuring 3/4 inch in length and extending down the knuckle o...
14k Gold, Rose Gold
$486Sale Price|26% Off
AJD Gorgeous Petite 1.3 Ct Oval Blue Apatite & Real Diamond 10kt Gold Ring
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Glittering 1.3 Carat bright blue Apatite is enhanced with brilliant glittering little white Diamonds and set in a handmade unique 10KT white gold ring size 6 (sizable), If purchas...
Diamond, Apatite, 10k Gold, Gold
1.7 Carat Oval Tanzanite and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold
Located in London, England
1.7 Carat Oval Tanzanite and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold This unique ring features a 1.7 Carat Oval Tanzanite on an intricately detailed diamond encrusted 18K Gol...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1.90 Carat Zambian Emerald Cocktail Ring Luxury Design Emerald and Ruby Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
Zambian Emerald Ring, Emerald and Ruby Ring, 14K Yellow Gold Statement Ring, Unique Designer Gemstone Ring A captivating expression of color and craftsmanship, this handcrafted 14K ...
Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,600
Cluster Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This beautiful ring is made of 3.8 grams of 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
10k Gold ring with a 10k Mexico 1866-1867 Maximiliano Y Carlota Emperado token
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage Size: 5 1/2 US Materials: Gold Gemstone: Garnet Gem Color: Colorless Style: Minimalist Very unique Ring.
10k Gold
Green Emerald Diamond Ring Total Carat Weight 4.10 Carat in 14 K Yellow Gold
By Ajami Diamonds
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
A unique ring fit to upgrade any outfit or occassion this season!
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 kt. Gold Ring Set With 1.2 ct. Centre Diamond Surrounded by 4.65 ct. Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Unique and Large 18 kt. Gold Ring Set With 1.2 ct.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$3,968Sale Price|20% Off
Asymmetric Diamond Ring
Located in Uccle, BE
Unique Vintage Ring made of gold 18K and diamonds (all certified natural diamonds).
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco 1.5ct Diamond 14k Gold Petite Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Don't miss your chance to snag a beautifully unique piece. Made up of around 1.5ct diamonds formed in an extremely unique shape, 14k gold ring.
Diamond, 14k Gold
18K Pink Gold Ring with Bi-Color Tourmaline and Argyle Pink Diamonds by J. Fine
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Fine’s designs often feature rare and unusual gemstones, set in ways that highlight their natural beauty and unique characteristics. The 18K Pink Gold Ring with Bi-Color Tourmaline a...
Pink Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1.5 Carat Princess Cut Diamond & 1 Ct Blue Sapphire Flip Ring 14 K Gold, Unisex
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 1.5 Carat Princess Cut Diamond & Approximately 1 Ct Princess cut Blue Sapphire Flip Ring 14 K White Gold Unique Flip ring You can wear as all diamond ring or you ca...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Amethyst Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
The Divine collection by VITALE 1913 is a representation of this subtle alchemy blending refinement and magnificence which comes across through its beautiful shapes and its vivid col...
Diamond, White Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Yellow Gold Bezel Set Round Brilliant Diamond and Scroll Swirl Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
18k yellow gold ring. This handsome and unique yellow gold ring features a center, round brilliant cut diamonds, approximately 0.26 CTS and bezel set, flanked by two swirled scrolls,...
Unheated Fancy Sapphire Ring 2.76 Carat Mismatched Oval Bypass "Toi et Moi" Ring
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
***Made to order to your finger size, custom options are available, don't hesitate to inquire*** Inseparable, unheated fancy oval blue and pink Sapphire mismatched pair, totaling 2.4...
Sapphire, Platinum, Palladium, 18k Gold, 14k Gold
2.53ct Pear Shape Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The shank is adorned with marquise cut diamonds, enhancing its unique allure. Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6.5 (sizable)
Diamond, 18k 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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