Vintage Horse Wrap Around Ring of 18k Gold, circa 1970s
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Details Metal: Solid 18K yellow gold (acid tested) Gemstones: Two natural rubies (eyes) Ring Size: 5 (resizable) Weight: 14.9 grams Condition: Excellent vint...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Rachel Koen Diamond Cocktail Ring 18K White Gold 0.75cttw
Located in New York, NY
This unique 18K white gold ring features round brilliant cut diamonds set within a floral shape and other shapes on each side.
Diamond, White Gold
White & Tahitian Cultured Pearl Diamond 18k White Gold Bypass Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
They are complemented by 0.85 carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds which add brilliance and sparkle to the ring. Designed in a bypass style, this unique 18k white gold ring is read...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamond Heart-Cut Solitaire Blue Enamel 18k Yellow Gold Ring 0.33ct
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Available in all ring sizes and beautifully crafted with attention to every detail, this natural diamond heart ring is a rare find for high-end jewelry lovers searching for unique di...
Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Gemistry 14K Gold Natural Round .25 Cttw Diamond Ring Size 8
Located in New York, NY
Dazzling with diamonds, and featuring a unique open design, this 14k gold ring adds contemporary style to your wardrobe .
Diamond, 14k Gold
Fabri Infinity Double-Loop Diamond and 18K Gold Ring
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This unique Fabri Infinity Double-Loop Diamond and 18K Gold Ring is a representation of the endless life cycles.
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold
Rossella Ugolini 18K Yellow Gold Artisan Man Band Ring Made in Italy
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
The weight of the ring varies depending on its size Details: Rossella Ugolini Handcrafted 18K Yellow Gold Man Unique Ring.
18k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Fabri Infinity Single-Loop Diamond and 18K Gold Ring
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This unique Fabri Infinity Single-Loop Diamond and 18K Gold Ring is a representation of the endless life cycles.
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Selected Intense Blue Tanzanite Ring White Gold with Diamonds VVS
By Angeletti
Located in Roma, IT
Selected intense blue tanzanite ring set in white gold with diamonds. A unique white gold ring with a selected intense blue tanzanite ct. 3.43 faceted oval cut and diamonds ct. 1.88...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,900Sale Price|32% Off
AJD Intensely Glittering Brilliant Natural Zircon & White Sapphires Gold Ring
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Amazing brilliant glittering 7 carat blue Zircon adorned with a surround of brilliant white real Sapphires set in a unique handmade 14Kt yellow gold ring size 7 (sizable)
Sapphire, Zircon, Yellow Gold, Gold
1.55 Carat Emerald & Diamond in 18K Gold Bow Dome Design Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Unique 18K yellow gold dome ring featuring alternating diagonal bands of channel-set emeralds totaling 1.55 carats and pave-set diamonds totaling 0.34 carats in chevron bow pattern.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold Ruby Emerald Anniversary Band 0.70 Ct Natural Ruby Channel Set Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
**Ruby and Emerald Band Ring, 14K Yellow Gold Gemstone Ring, Unique Designer Band, Natural Ruby and Emerald Jewelry** Distinctive, elegant, and thoughtfully crafted, this 14K yellow...
Ruby, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
5.12 carats Oval Tanzanite 2.13 carats diamonds 18K White Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Forged from 18-karat gold, this unique ring is meticulously set with a 5.12-carat Tanzanite and 2.13 carats of glistening diamonds.
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
EDR Certified White Gold Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring 0.50ct F/SI1
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A unique 18k white gold diamond engagement ring. The ring features a round brilliant cut diamond set to the centre in a four claw mount weighing 0.50ct, F colour and SI1 clarity.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald & Diamond Vintage Inspired Art Deco Style Filigree White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This could be a different and unique engagement ring. 14K White Gold. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Total weight: 4.50 g.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Patek Philippe White Gold Calatrava Cross Diamond Ring 275.6/1A.GR.530
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A unique 18k white gold diamond dress ring by De Beers.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,075Sale Price / item|20% Off
Round Pearl 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Diamond Signet Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted in polished 14K yellow gold, this unique signet ring features a luminous round pearl at its center, framed by a halo of shimmering round-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
6.37 carats Oval Tanzanite 3.67 carats diamonds 18K White Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Forged from 18-karat gold, this unique ring is meticulously set with a 6.37-carat Tanzanite and 3.63 carats of glistening diamonds.
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18kt Gold Ring with Black & Fancy Cognac Diamonds, 2.31ct Large Oval Diamond
Located in Antwerp, BE
18Kt solid white and pink Gold HandMade Unique Ring With Black & Fancy Cognac Diamonds, 2.31 Ct Large Oval Cut Center diamond Diamonds: black and fancy Cognac diamonds, oval diamon...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Elegant Band 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Pave Black Enamel Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted in 14K yellow gold, this unique eternity ring boasts a distinctive design where each gemstone is carefully set to create a striking contrast.
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
18 Karat Gold Cocktail Ring with Multi-Color Stones
By Yupadee
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A colorful and playful movable variety of stones and shapes with metaphysical properties make a unique statement. This special 18K gold ring consists of the following stones and its...
Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Quartz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
2.3 Carat SI/H Natural Diamond Cluster Wedding Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, 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
$2,178Sale Price|42% Off
AJD Natural Bright 5Ct Cambodian Zircon & Tanzanites 18Kt Gold Cocktail Ring
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Glittering brilliant white natural real 5 carat Cambodian Zircon (12.2 mm x 9.6 mm) enhanced with sparkling natural blue Tanzanites (7 mm x 7.3 mm) set in a unique handmade 18Kt yell...
Tanzanite, Zircon, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
White Gold Old European Cut Diamond Ring 0.86 Carat H/VS2
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A unique 14k white gold diamond engagement ring. The ring is set to the centre with an Old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.86ct, H colour and VS clarity.
Diamond, 14k 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
$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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
$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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
$843Sale 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
Multi Shape 2.3 Carat SI/H Natural Diamond Cocktail Ring 14K White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
14 Carat Peach Gold Sakura Ring with an Ethically Sourced Diamond Detail
By The Remarkable Goldsmiths
Located in Torquay, GB
Our "Sakura" cherry blossom ring is a piece of unusual artisan jewellery made from gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Dainty Ceylon Sapphire Ring w Earth Mined Diamonds in Solid 14K Gold RD 4mm
Located in Columbus, OH
A unique ring design perfect for an eye catching engagement or anniversary.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White 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.
Ancient Egyptians referred to the vibrant stone as the “gem of the sun.”
There are many ways to showcase a diamond, from traditional prongs to a smooth, streamlined bezel. Here’s everything you need to consider.
The vintage bombé ring is bursting with color and timeless style.
Zircon is a magnificent and underrated natural gemstone that has been worn and adored for centuries.
Givers of fine gems enjoy surprise more than receivers, and women more than men. Find out what else our survey of 3,000 Americans revealed.
If diamonds don’t seem right, what about a magnificent sapphire, ruby or emerald?
Accounting for just 1 percent of all diamonds, these marvels of nature are exceedingly rare and gorgeously complex.
Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.