Rare Vintage Judith Hendler Pink Bypass Coiled Wedge Lucite Cuff
By Judith Hendler
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Rare Vintage Judith Hendler Pink Bypass Coiled Wedge Lucite Cuff A rare and gorgeous double bypass coiled wedge Lucite cuff by designer Judith Hendler.
Vintage 18K Gold Calibré Ruby Diamond Bypass Ring, 5 Carats
Located in Miami, FL
A sculptural crossover ring composed of meticulously set calibré-cut rubies, arranged in two opposing bombé forms that meet in a soft, fluid intersection. The rubies—totaling approxi...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold 8.2tcw Star Sapphire and Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and features a striking 8.2 carat star sapphire set in an elegant bypass design.
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980's 18k Yellow Gold Bold Bypass Statement Ring
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1980's 18k Yellow Gold Bold Bypass Statement Ring.
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Bypass Hinged Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
A vintage 14k yellow gold bypass hinged bangle bracelet featuring an elegant design where pearls accent the rows of diamonds on either side, gradually graduating toward the top.
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1995 Vintage Gordon Brothers 18K Gold Diamond Bypass Ring, 0.17 CTW
Located in Morris Plains, NJ
A sculptural and timeless jewel from 1995, this vintage ring by Gordon Brothers exemplifies the bold, architectural sensibility that defined fine American goldsmithing in the late tw...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Carved Jadeite Jade & Diamond Floral Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and features beautifully carved jadeite jade in an elegant floral motif.
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980's 18k Yellow Gold Bold Bypass Statement Ring
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1980's 18k Yellow Gold Bold Bypass Statement Ring.
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Diamond GIA Emerald Platinum Bypass Toi Et Moi Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A very elegant Vintage Emerald and Diamond Bypass Engagement ring.
Emerald, Diamond, Platinum
Yellow Gold Art Deco Signet Bypass Men's Ring - 10k Vintage Engravable
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 11 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $60 or Down 1 size for $40 Era: Art Deco Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Style: Signet Bypass Features: Engravable Face Measurements Face ...
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960's 14k Yellow Gold Bamboo Bypass Style Bangle Bracelet
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1960's 14K Yellow Gold Bamboo Bypass Style Bangle Bracelet - There are 9 single cut diamonds set in each bamboo link , one oval garnet bezel set on the end, and a tassel on t...
White Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold
Rare Vintage Bvlgari Astrea Pavé Diamond 18k White Gold Bypass Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Bvlgari Astrea Pavé Diamond 18k White Gold Bypass Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Estate 14K Yellow Gold Platinum Top Carre Cut Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Estate 14K Yellow Gold Platinum Top Carre Cut Diamond Bypass Ring.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage Platinum 1.04ctw Carre Square Step Diamond Wide Bypass Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (24) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Square Step Carre Cut - Channel Set - Very Nice White Brilliant Diamonds - 1.04ctw (approx.) Material: Solid Platinum Weight: 8.37 Gra...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Wide Bypass Buckle Design with Turquoise Bangle
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Wide Bypass Buckle Design with Turquoise Bangle - The width of the bangle on top 1.25 inches.
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Marquise Ruby & Round Diamond Bypass Cluster Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (6) Natural Genuine Rubies - Marquise Cut - Prong Set - Rich Red Color - 1.20ctw (approx.) (12) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - G/H Color - ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,760Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Van Cleef Diamond Wedding Band. 1.5TCW Eternity Platinum Band Bypass VCA
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Diamond Total Carat Weight: Approx. 1.50 Carats Setting: Pavé Jewelry Type: Wedding Band / Eternity Band / Statement Ring Style: Bypass, Vintage, Milgrain, French Des...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Mid Century Platinum 0.38ctw Diamond Milgrain Scroll Work Bypass Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - VS2 Clarity - H Color - 0.20ct (approx.) (18) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Single Cut - Pave Set - VS1/VS2...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Opal Cabochon Diamond Platinum 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bypass Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a bezel set oval-shaped opal cabochon measuring 9.0 x 11.0 mm Translucent white in body color with strong spectral play-of-color Accented prong set round brilliant cut di...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$368Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 1970s Two-Stone Ruby Bypass Ring in Silver Palladium Rhodium Plated
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
This ring features a bypass silhouette that defines late twentieth-century jewelry design.
Ruby, Palladium, Rhodium, Silver
Rare Vintage Bvlgari Doppio Curoe Blue Sapphire & Diamond 18k Gold Bypass Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Bvlgari Doppio Curoe Blue Sapphire & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Bypass Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage White Gold 5.7ctw Old Diamond Bypass Style Bangle Like Link Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
-Stone(s)- 11 Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Transitional & Round Brilliant Cut - Buttercup Prong Set -Very Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 3.90ctw (approx.) 140 Natural Genuine Diam...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Solid Yellow Gold Round Cabochon Opal Textured Floral Bypass Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Opal - Round Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - White Base w/ Green, Blue & Orange Play Of Color - 3.3mm (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: ...
Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Double Fox Head Bangle Bracelet 14k Yellow Gold Bypass Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish and finely detailed vintage double fox bypass bracelet crafted in 10k & 14k gold (circa 1960s to 1970s).
Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mikimoto Ring. Vintage 18k Gold Mikimoto Pearl Coral Double Post bypass ring
By Mikimoto
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine MIKIMOTO ring 18k Yellow Gold coral and Pearl MIKIMOTO Double Post Bypass ring Extremely rare. Details: Size 5 Akoya pearl 7mm Coral 5mm 4.4grams total
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Cartier Dinh Van 1970's 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Ankh Bypass Ring
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as double wrapped coiled bypass style ring Terminating as a spiraling ankh motif With high polish finish Stamped for 18 karat gold Fully signed for Dinh Van for Cartier Circ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Bypass Band Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Bypass Band Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Vintage Tiffany & Co Elsa Perreti 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Bypass Snake Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Tiffany & Co Elsa Perreti 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Bypass Snake Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980's 18k Yellow And Rose Gold Wide Bypass Statement Ring
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1980's 18k Yellow And Rose Gold Wide Bypass Statement Ring.
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rare Vintage Cartier Sugarloaf Blue Sapphire & Diamond Mimi 18k Gold Bypass Ring
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Cartier Sugarloaf Blue Sapphire And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Bypass Mimi Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Vintage 14K Gold GIA Cultured Saltwater Akoya Pearl Baguette Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This magnificent vintage cocktail ring is crafted in solid 14k white gold and features an elegant bypass design that carries two, GIA certified button shape cultured saltwater pearls...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980's Emerald Diamond Platinum Vintage Toi-Et-Moi Bypass Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a bypass style shank terminating with juxtaposed emerald cut emerald and diamond Emerald weighs approximately 1.02 carat - transparent medium green in color Diamond weigh...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Rare Vintage Cartier Oval Cut Diamond Ellipse 18k Gold Bypass Split Ring 51
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Cartier Oval Cut Natural Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Split Bypass Ring.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond Bypass Ring Hearts 14 Karat Yellow Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage diamond bypass ring, crafted in 14 karat yellow gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Sapphire & Diamond Vintage Two-Stone Bypass Ring, 14k Round 1.22ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 3/4 Sizing Fee: Down 2 sizes for $20 or Up 2 sizes for $25 Era: Vintage Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information: Genuine Sapphires Treatment: Heating C...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Vintage Etruscan Revival Solid Gold Twisted Tube Wire Bypass Slip On Cuff Bangle
Located in Montclair, NJ
July 82 Condition: Vintage Victorian Revival. Has a few dents throughout.
Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 50’s Platinum Rose Cut Trilliant Diamond Kite Sapphire Ruby Bypass Ring
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An original 1950s platinum bypass ring designed with a precise, balanced composition of form and color. Two opposing trilliant rose-cut diamonds are set back to back, displaying broa...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Bvlgari Serpenti Bypass Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
By Bulgari
Located in London, England
An iconic vintage Bvlgari Serpenti Bypass ring set in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Multi Diamond Bypass Style Band Ring in Two-Tone 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This breathtaking antique diamond cluster ring is a celebration of old-world craftsmanship and timeless elegance, bringing together a captivating collection of diamonds in a design t...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Fred Paris Diamond Emerald 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bypass Engagement Ring
By Fred Paris
Located in London, GB
A vintage Fred Paris diamond and emerald 18 karat yellow gold bypass engagement ring.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Garnet Vintage Fan Two-Stone Bypass Ring 10k Round .70ctw Pleated
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $30 Era: Vintage Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Garnet Carat(s): .70ctw Cut: Round Total Cara...
Garnet, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
RARE Vintage Bvlgari Astrea Vivid Red Ruby & Diamond 18k White Gold Bypass Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Bvlgari Astrea Oval Cut Vivid Red Ruby 18k White Gold Bypass Ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Old Mine, Baguette and Round Diamond Bypass Cocktail Ring in Platinum
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 6.75 A timeless symbol of elegance and romance, this exquisite cocktail ring showcases a stunning old mine-cut diamond at its center, set in luminous platinum. The antiqu...
Diamond, Platinum
Yellow Gold Cultured Akoya Pearl Art Deco Bypass Ring - 14k Two-Stone Vintage
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 1 size for $40 Era: Art Deco Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Cultured Akoya Pearls Style: Two-Stone with Accents ...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Gold 12.4mm Ball Orange Coral Handmade Wire Basket Large Bypass Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Corals - Round Ball Shape - Orange Color w/ Striations - 12.4mm each (Approx.) Material: 14k Solid Yellow Gold Weight: 12.14 Grams Ring Size: 4.5 (...
Coral, 14k Gold
DONT LIST Vintage 925 Silver 18K Gold Bypass Ring Blue Green Gemstone Size 7
Located in Addison, TX
Details Metal: Sterling Silver & 18K Yellow Gold Hallmarks: 925, 18K, Signed (designer mark present but not fully legible) Ring Size: 7 Total Weight: 14.5 grams Design: Bypass / Open...
Yellow Gold Diamond Vintage Three-Stone Bypass Ring 14k European.22ctw Bezel Set
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $35 or Down 3 sizes for $35 Era: Vintage Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .22ctw Cu...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier Bypass Design Ridged Brooch Set in Polished 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This vintage Cartier brooch features a unique bypass style design, crafted from luxurious 14 karat yellow gold.
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Vintage Cartier Red Ruby Ellipse Oval Cut 18k Gold Bypass Split Ring 51
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Cartier Oval Cut Red Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Split Bypass Ring.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rose Gold Diamond Lab-Created Ruby Retro Bypass Ring - 14k .40ctw Vintage Scroll
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $50 Era: Retro Date: 1940s Metal Content: 14k Rose Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .20ctw Cut: Single Colo...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Diamond Double Orb Bypass Ring Sz 8 Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish diamond double orb ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold (circa 1980s). Diamonds total an estimated 0.40 carats (estimated at H-I color and SI1-I1 clarity). Diamonds are ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Vintage Cartier Large Red Ruby Ellipse Oval Cut 18k Gold Bypass Split Ring
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Cartier Oval Cut Red Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Split Bypass Ring.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Rose Gold Two-Stone Bypass Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
14K Rose Gold Two-Stone Bypass Diamond Ring Description: This 14K rose gold ring features a graceful two-stone design, with a pair of round diamonds set closely together in an elega...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1960s Turquoise Diamond Ruby Gold Bypass Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Vintage, circa 1960s 18k gold bypass cocktail ring, featuring vibrant colors of turquoise and rubies, with approx. 0.14ctw in diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold
14K Bypass Diamond Solitaire Ring. Total 0.48ct Diamond Solitaire. Stacked.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1980s Size: 5 1/2 US Materials: Stone Gemstone: Diamond Gem color: Colorless Band color: Gold Style: Avant garde About this item Unique vintage Ring.
Diamond
Art Deco 18k Gold Platinum Ruby Diamond Bypass Engagement Ring, 2.32ct
Located in Brunswick, ME
Total gemstone weight: 2.32 carats The stunning bypass vintage engagement cocktail ring is full of brilliance and fire!
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
14K Bypass Diamond Ring. Total 0.48ctw Diamond Wave. Stacked. Toi et moi band.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1980s Materials: Stone Gemstone: Diamond Gem Color: Colorless Band Color: Gold Style: Avant-garde Unique vintage Ring.
Diamond
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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