Black Diamond 18K Gold Trillion-Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
There is a debate as to whether this is a men's or women's ring - both seem to love it!
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Fancy-Shape Diamond Yellow Gold Estate Ring
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous estate women's ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and set with fancy-cut G-H VS1-VS2 diamonds weighing an estimated 1.58 carats.
Diamond
Domed Wave Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This classic estate women's ring features a wavy domed design crafted in 14k yellow gold and set with G-H VS2-SI1 emerald-cut and round-cut diamonds weighing an estimated 2.30 carat...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Crown-Shape Diamond Yellow Gold Estate Ring
Located in New York, NY
This classic estate women's ring features an elegant crown-shape crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with G-H VS2-SI1 diamonds weighing an estimated 1.11 carats Made in United States ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
4.17 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring with 2.30ctw Side Stones
Located in Houston, TX
This exquisite women's ring showcases a remarkable 4.17 carat round brilliant diamond, G I2, at its center, gracefully accented by 2.30 carat total weight of shimmering side stones.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Retro Fancy-Cut Diamond Yellow Gold Wide Ring
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous retro women's ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and set with a marquise diamond center stone weighing an estimated 0.25 carats, acented with 14 baguette-cut diamonds w...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1980s Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous retro women's ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and features an oval ruby weighing an estimated 0.40 carats, surrounded with round and baguette G-H VS2-SI1 diamonds we...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Triangle Motif Ring with Diamonds in 18k Polished White Gold
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
Type: Man Ring / Mens Ring / Women Ring / Unisex
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 14k Triple Diamond 1ctw ring. Gypsy Diamond bezel set into Signet band.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1930s Materials: Gold Gemstone: Diamond Gem color: Colorless Style: Minimalist Very unique Men or Women ring/band. Triple diamonds set into signet style ring.
Diamond
Antique 14k Triple Diamond signet ring. Gypsy Diamond bezel set into Signet band
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1930s Size: 8 US Materials: Gold Gemstone: Diamond Gem Color: Colorless Style: Minimalist Very unique Men or Women's ring/band. Triple diamonds set into signet sty...
Diamond
$1,040Sale Price / item|20% Off
Art Nouveau Style Women Diamond Blue Sapphire Wedding Ring in 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Blue Sapphire Women Ring Set in 14K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your learning and spiritual healing.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,897Sale Price|30% Off
ALGT Certified .7.00 Carat London BlueTopaz Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Offered: 18-kt handmade white gold women's ring with an oval facet cut Blue London Topaz of 7.00 ct. surrounded by 20 brilliant cut diamonds, approx. 1.20 ct, of quality E/F/VVS/VS.
Diamond, 18k Gold
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
10.08 Carat Black Opal with Baguette and Round Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Details: Item Type: Women's Ring Metal: 18K White Gold Weight: 7.38 Grams Ring Size: 7 Center Stone Details: Type: Natural Opal Carat: 10.08 Carat Color: Black (multi-color display...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Blue Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous women's ring from Van Cleef and Arpels made in 18k yellow gold and featuring a faceted 7.0mm round sapphire center stone in sparkling bright royal blue color.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique 10k Triple Band Ruby Sapphire Diamond ring. Gypsy Diamond bezel set into
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1910s Size: 8 US Materials: Gold Gemstone: Ruby Gem Color: Colorless Style: Minimalist Very unique Mens or Womens ring/band. Triple gem with Rubies Sapphires and D...
Boucheron Quatre Black Edition White Gold Black PVD Large Ring US 5
By Boucheron
Located in Guangzhou, CN
This is a timeless design which could either fit as a men’s wedding band or a women’s ring. Inside the ring, It is signed Boucheron, hallmarked with a Swiss hallmark and numbered.
White Gold
9K Satin White Gold Kensington Ring with Topaz and Green Amethyst
By Tateossian
Located in Fulham business exchange, London
9K satin white gold Kensington ring with topaz and green amethyst This women's ring wraps around the finger and features blue topaz and green amethyst set in 9K white gold.
Amethyst, Topaz, White Gold
GIA Certified 0.88ct Very Light Green Natural Fancy Color Diamond Ring tw-2.02ct
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Keywords: 18k white gold ring, engagement ring, women's ring, gift for her, proposal ring, emerald cut diamond, GIA certified diamond, diamond ring, luxury ring, fancy color diamond.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.01ct HeartShape Fancy Green-Yellow Color Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Crafted from 18K white gold, this stunning women’s ring is a true masterpiece, weighing a total of 5.20 grams.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sacchi Diamonds Gemstone 18 Karat Satin Yellow Gold Wide Band Ring Roman Style
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
Size : Free resize, please contact us. Type: Man Ring / Mens Ring / Women Ring / Unisex
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring: Cocktailring Black Ceramic 0.12 ct. Diamonds Brilliant Cut 18K White Gold
Located in CAPRINO VERONESE, Veneto
This elegant women’s ring, crafted from sleek black ceramic, combines contemporary design with refined luxury.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sacchi Ancient Roman Coin Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Monete Ring
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
Size : Free resize, please contact us. Type: Man Ring / Mens Ring / Women Ring / Unisex
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 3.55 Carat Pear Cut Tsavorite and Diamond in 18K Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GIA Certified Natural 3.55 Carat Pear Cut Tsavorite and Diamond in 18K Yellow Gold Bypass Cocktail Ring. Details: Item Type: Women's Ring Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Size: 7.75 Weight: ...
Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
Rossella Ugolini 24kt Gold Plated Moon Inspired Gray Diamonds Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Inspired by the round, hammered surface of the moon, this 24-karat yellow gold-plated sterling silver contraire ring is a symbol of mystery and charm. This women's ring can also be w...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold Plate, 24k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
4.28ct 14K Natural Dark Alpine Green Emerald Cut Solitaire Gold Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Introducing a captivating solitaire women's ring, featuring a magnificent 4.28-carat emerald that exudes an aura of natural beauty.
Emerald, 14k Gold
$236Sale Price|59% Off
Italian Silver and Green Enamel Ring, Vintage 20th Century, Unisex
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
Exquisite and very refined women's ring made of silver and bright apple green enamel.
Silver, Enamel
7.50 Carat Untreated Oval Green Jadeite with Baguette Diamonds in Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
7.50 Carat Untreated Oval Cabochon Cut Green Natural Jadeite Jade with Baguette Diamonds in Platinum 9000 Ballerina Ring. Details: Item Type: Cocktail Ring Style: Ballerina, Ha...
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
2.51 Carat Diamond Pavé Cluster Band Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
2.51 Carat Total Natural Round Cut Diamond Pavé Cluster Band Platinum 900 Ring. Size 7.25, adjustable. Details: Item Type: Women's Ring Metal: Platinum 900 Size: 7.25 Weight: 17.7...
Diamond, Platinum
1.03 Carat Round-Cut Diamond in Platinum 900 Channel Setting Half-Eternity Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
1.03 Carat Round-Cut Natural Diamond in Platinum 900 Channel Set Band Ring. Details: Item Type: Women's Ring Metal: Platinum 900 Size: 7.25 Weight: 5.52 Grams Width: 5.2 MM Ston...
Diamond, Platinum
10.91 Carat Oval Jadeite Jade & Baguette Diamond Platinum Filigree Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Details: Item Type: Cocktail Ring Metal: Platinum 900 Size: 6.5 Weight: 9.48 grams Center Stone Details: Type: Jadeite Jade Carat: 10.91 Carat Color: Green Cut: Oval Cabochon Si...
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
14k Solid Gold Duo Interlocking Band Eternity Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Duo Interlocking Band Valentines Eternity Ring Women Ring Gift Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New with tags: A brand-new, unused...
Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
1.03 Carat Round-Cut Diamond in Platinum 900 Channel Setting Half-Eternity Ring
Located in Miami, FL
1.03 Carat Round-Cut Natural Diamond in Platinum 900 Channel Set Band Ring. Details: Item Type: Women's Ring Metal: Platinum 900 Size: 7.25 Weight: 5.52 Grams Width: 5.2 MM Ston...
Diamond, Platinum
5.74 Carat Grade A Green Jade with Round-Cut Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Details: Item Type: Halo Cocktail Ring Metal: 18K White Gold Weight: 6.80 Grams Ring Size: 5.5 (adjustable) Center Stone Details: Type: Jadeite Jade Carat: 5.74 Carat Color:...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Sapphire and Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
This exquisite women’s ring showcases a rich, oval-cut vivid blue sapphire of approximately 1.10 carats, bezel-set in warm 18K yellow gold (750‰).
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
14K Gold 0.22 Ctw Crown Cluster Natural Diamond Ring SI GH
Located in New York, NY
RELATED KEYWORDS crown cluster ring, crown ring 14k, crown ring gold, diamond ring 14k, crown ring women, cluster ring 14k, cluster ring gold, cluster ring women, engagement rings, g...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Sacchi Ancient Roman Coin Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Monete Signet Ring
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
To see more Sacchi's Jewels see and follow our storefront --> Sacchi Gioielli Type: Man Ring / Mens Ring / Women Ring / Unisex / Monete Signet Ring / Satin Ring
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
5.74 Carat Grade A Green Jade with Round-Cut Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Details: Item Type: Halo Cocktail Ring Metal: 18K White Gold Weight: 6.80 Grams Ring Size: 5.5 (adjustable) Center Stone Details: Type: Jadeite Jade Carat: 5.74 Carat Color:...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
Moissanite Layers Solitaire Ring Band 925 Sterling Silver Wedding Ring .
Located in Chicago, IL
Princess Cut Moissanite Ring 925 Sterling Silver Women Ring. Material: Sterling Silver Main Stone: Moissanite Moissanite Color& Clarity: D Color & VVS1 Clarity.
Silver, Sterling Silver
Oval Shape Natural Siamese Ruby & Diamond Flower Halo 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
The center features oval natural no heated Siamese ruby of 2.04 carats that is highlighted by icy white round cut diamonds and French cut rubies trim. This women’s ring designed in f...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 15.07 Carat Emerald Cut Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GIA Certified 15 Carat Emerald Cut Natural Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Split Shank 18K Gold and Platinum Cocktail Ring. Details: Item Type: Women's Ring Metal: Platinum, 18K yellow...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Platinum
$2,342 / item
Sacchi Roman Style Ring 18 Karat Satin Yellow Gold
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
Size: Free resize, please contact us. Type: Man Ring / Mens Ring / Women Ring / Unisex Category: Valentine's Day for her
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Shape Cabochon Red Garnet & Diamond Art Deco Style Halo 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
The center features oval cabochon-shape natural garnet of 1.70 carats that is highlighted by icy white round cut diamonds and French cut garnets trim. This women’s ring designed in f...
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sacchi Cameo Ring 18 Karat Satin Yellow Gold Roman Style
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
Size: Free resize, please contact us. Type: Man Ring / Mens Ring / Women Ring / Unisex
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sacchi Lapis Lazuli Roman Style Ring 18 Karat Satin Yellow Gold
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
Size: Free resize, please contact us. Type: Man Ring / Mens Ring / Women Ring / Unisex Category: Valentine's Day for her
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sacchi Ancient Roman Coin Ring 18 Karat Satin Yellow Band Gold
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
Size: Free resize, please contact us. Type: Type: Man Ring / Mens Ring / Women Ring / Unisex
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Sacchi Roman Band Ring Round Diamond Gemstone 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
Size : 13 Italian Size (6 US Size); Free resize, please contact us. Type: Man Ring / Mens Ring / Women Ring / Unisex
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sacchi Ancient Roman Coin Crossed Rope Ring 18 Karat Satin Yellow Gold
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
Size: Free resize, please contact us. Type: Type: Man Ring / Mens Ring / Women Ring / Unisex
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold 5.12tcw Oval Cabochon Emerald & Diamond Ring, Star Style Unisex
Located in Jupiter, FL
Make a bold statement with this exquisite emerald and diamond women's ring, a true embodiment of elegance and sophistication.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Sacchi Antique Roman Coin Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
Size : 18 Italian Size (8.5 US Size); Free resize, please contact us. Type: Man Ring / Mens Ring / Women Ring / Unisex Category: Valentine's Day for her
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Cut Blue Sapphire & Diamond Art Deco Style Halo Set 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
The center features oval natural Ceylon sapphire of 1.53 carats that is highlighted by icy white round cut diamonds and French cut sapphires trim. This women’s ring designed in flowe...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k Solid Gold Dainty Open End Claw Statement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Dainty Open End Claw Statement Ring Valentine Delicate Women Ring Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New with tags: A brand-new, unu...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Sacchi Ancient Roman Coin Ring 18 Carat Yellow Gold Satin
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
To see more Sacchi's Jewels see and follow our storefront --> Sacchi Gioielli Type: Man Ring / Mens Ring / Women Ring / Unisex / Monete Signet Ring / Satin Ring
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sacchi Ancient Roman Coin Ring 18 Karat Satin Yellow Gold
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
Size : 19 Italian Size (8.5 US Size); Free resize, please contact us. Type: Man Ring / Mens Ring / Women Ring / Unisex Category: Valentine's Day for her
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
AGL Certified 3.04 Carat Pigeon’s Blood No-Heat Ruby with Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This gemstone is a true testament to the incredible miracles of nature and exemplifies the pinnacle of color quality, making it an extraordinary treasure in the gemstone market. Det...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.07 Carat Square-Cut Emerald and Diamond Three Stone Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
0.57 Carat Emerald-Cut Natural Green Emerald with Emerald-Cut Diamond Side Stones in Platinum 850 Three-Stone Engagement Ring. Thin, dainty, and full of life. Details: Item Type: ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
19th Century Diamonds Black Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond-Shaped Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. An antique women's ring with a diamond-shaped setting adorned with four rose-cut diamonds and a table-cut diamond at the center, all set on a pavé base.
White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
14k Solid Gold Open Sphere Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Open Sphere Gold Ring Womens Ring Anniversary Birthday Present. Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New with tags: A brand-new, unuse...
Rose Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Genuine Diamond Half Bezel Beaded Ring 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Genuine Diamond Half Bezel Beaded Ring 14k Solid Gold Women Engagement Ring Gift Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New with tags: A brand-new, unu...
Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
9 Millimeter Amethyst Yellow Gold and Oxidized Sterling Silver Fashion Ring
By Brenda Smith
Located in Woodstock, GA
The ring is size 5.5 in women’s ring sizes. This ring is brand new and in perfect condition.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
14K Solid Gold Diamond Signet Pinky Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Gold Diamond Signet Ring Gold Ring Women Pinky Ring Men Women Ring Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New with tags: A brand-new, unused,...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k 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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