$440Sale Price / item|20% Off
14K Solid Gold Ethiopian Opal Ring Pave Diamond Minimalist Ring Gift For Women.
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Gold Ethiopian Opal Ring Pave Diamond Minimalist Ring Gift For Women.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$344Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Bar Ring 14K Solid Gold Diamond Band Ring For Women Valentine Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Bar Ring 14K Solid Gold Diamond Band Ring For Women Valentine Gift Style Band Metal Yellow Gold Base Metal Gold Type Ring Number of Diamonds 11 Main Stone Color White To...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
$320Sale Price|20% Off
14K Solid Gold Arrow Ring For Women Hunting Archer Ring Valentine Jewelry Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Gold Arrow Ring For Women Hunting Archer Ring Valentine Jewelry Gift.
Gold, 14k Gold
$440Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Leaf Eternity Ring Band For Women Minimalist Ring Band Gift For Wife.
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Leaf Eternity Ring Band For Women Minimalist Ring Band Gift For Wife.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
$400Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Diamond Star Ring For Women 14K Solid Gold Dainty ring Band Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Diamond Star Ring For Women 14K Solid Gold Dainty ring Band Gift Total Carat Weight 0.24 cts And Above Number of Diamonds 2 Base Metal Yellow Gold Material Natural Diamond, 1...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
$1,240Sale Price|20% Off
Star Shape Diamond Band Ring 14K Solid Gold Engagement Ring For Women Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
Star Shape Diamond Band Ring 14K Solid Gold Engagement Ring For Women Gift Total Carat Weight 0.24 Cts And Above Base Metal Yellow Gold Main Stone Diamond Main Stone Shape Round Main...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$440Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Heart Ring 14K Solid Gold heart Stacking ring For Women Valentines Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Heart Ring 14K Solid Gold heart Stacking ring For Women Valentines Gift Total Carat Weight 0.24 Cts And Above Number of Diamonds 20 Base Metal Gold Material Natural Diamond, ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
$800Sale Price|20% Off
14K Solid Gold Diamond Wedding Band Anniversary Ring For Women diamond band ring
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Gold Diamond Wedding Band Anniversary Ring For Women diamond band ring Total Carat Weight 0.24 Cts And Above Base Metal Yellow Gold Band Width 3.8 mm approx Material Natura...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
$448Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Leaf Eternity Ring Band For Women Minimalist Ring Band Gift For Wife.
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Leaf Eternity Ring Band For Women Minimalist Ring Band Gift For Wife.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
$528Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Cuff Ring For Women 14K Solid Gold ring Christmas Gift for Wife
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Cuff Ring For Women 14K Solid Gold ring Christmas Gift for Wife Base Metal: Yellow Gold Certification: 14K Hallmarked Metal: Yellow Gold Secondary Stone: Diamond Main Stone: ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
24k Gold Ring for Women with Spinel and Diamonds
Located in İstanbul, TR
Spinel (0.54 Carat) and Diamonds (0.03 Carat) Crafted with timeless elegance, this 24 karat gold jewelry piece draws inspiration from the ancient civilizations of Anatolia, where em...
Diamond, Spinel, 24k Gold
$744Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Diamond Cuff Ring 14k Gold Open Cuff Ring Women Jewelry Birthday Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Diamond Cuff Ring 14k Gold Open Cuff Ring Women Jewelry Birthday Gift.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
$712Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Heart Ring 14K Solid Gold Heart Stacking Ring For Women Valentines Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Heart Ring 14K Solid Gold Heart Stacking Ring For Women Valentines Gift.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
$112Sale Price / item|20% Off
Cushion Shape Solitaire Ring Band For Women 925 Sterling Silver.
Located in Chicago, IL
Cushion Shape Solitaire Ring Band For Women 925 Sterling Silver. Material: Sterling Silver Main Stone: Moissanite Moissanite Color& Clarity: D Color & VVS1 Clarity.
Silver, Sterling Silver
$744Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Diamond Melt Curved Solitaire Ring 14k Gold Unique Ring For Women Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Diamond Melt Curved Solitaire Ring 14k Gold Unique Ring For Women Gift. Measurement: 1.90 MM Diamond Weight:0.02 CTS A P P R O X T I M E All items are custom made to order.
Diamond, 14k Gold
$632Sale Price|20% Off
14K Gold Diamond Wedding Band Chevron V Stackable Ring Promise Ring For Women.
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Gold Diamond Wedding Band Chevron V Stackable Ring Promise Ring For Women. Gold Weight : 1.5 gm (14kt) Diamond Weight: 0.10 Ct A P P R O X T I M E All items are custom made t...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$140Sale Price|20% Off
1 CT Round Moissanite Engagement Ring 925 Sterling Silver Promise Ring For Women
Located in Chicago, IL
1 CT Round Moissanite Engagement Ring 925 Sterling Silver Promise Ring For Women A P P R O X T I M E All items are custom made to order.
Sterling Silver
$136Sale Price|20% Off
1 CT Princess Cut Moissanite Ring 925 Sterling Silver Solitaire Ring For Women.
Located in Chicago, IL
1 CT Princess Cut Moissanite Ring 925 Sterling Silver Solitaire Ring For Women.
Sterling Silver
Diamond Accented Womens Engagement Ring 14K White Gold 0.86Cttw
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous diamond engagement ring is encrusted with a center prong set round cut white diamond and accented with two round cut diamonds on each side in bar setting. Crafted in hi...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$640Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Statement Ring For Her Minimalist Ring For Women
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Statement Ring For Her Minimalist Ring For Women. Materials: Gold, Stone Gemstone: Diamond Gem colour: White Band colour: Gold 14k Yellow Gold Weigh...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$1,184Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Cuff Ring 14k Solid Gold Open Wedding Ring Valentines Gift For Women.
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Cuff Ring 14k Solid Gold Open Wedding Ring Valentines Gift For Women.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Art Deco 1.50ct Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring, Circa 1930, Women's
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A striking expression of 1930s sophistication, this Art Deco platinum ring showcases a vivid square emerald cut emerald at its center, radiating bold color and architectural elegance...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$128Sale Price|20% Off
Summer Beach Vacation Knuckle Foot Ring Open Toe Rings Set For Women Accessories
Located in Chicago, IL
Summer Beach Vacation Knuckle Foot Ring Open Toe Rings Set For Women Accessories Total Carat Weight 0.24 ctw & Under Style Band, Eternity, Wrap Base Metal Sterling Silver Type Toe Ri...
Silver, Sterling Silver
$296Sale Price|20% Off
Crown Ring 14k Solid Gold Authentic Jewelry For Women Gold Stackable Ring Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
Crown Ring 14k Solid Gold Authentic Jewelry For Women Gold Stackable Ring Gift.
Gold, 14k Gold
14K White Gold 3.43ct Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Ring, Women's Jewelry
Located in Sewickley, PA
This elegant ring is crafted in luminous 14k white gold and centers a striking 3.43 carat sapphire, celebrated for its rich blue hue and captivating depth. The sapphire is beautifull...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
$952Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Tourmaline Rubellite Ring 4.5 14k Gold 1.38 TCW Women Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Finely Faceted Quality Diamond Tourmaline Rubellite Ring 4.5 14k Gold 1.38 TCW Women Certified $1,950 910744 This is a Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry!
Rubelite, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,112Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Zircon Ring 14k White Gold Large 4.45 TCW Women Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Finely Faceted Quality Zircon Diamond Ring 14k Gold Large 4.45 TCW Women Certified $3,100 912276 This is a Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry!
Diamond, Zircon, 14k Gold, White Gold
Effy Women's 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Butterfly Ring
By Effy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Type: Ring Top: 20 mm Band Width: 16 mm Metal: White Gold Metal Purity: 14K Hallmarks: Effy 14K Total Weight: 4.1 Gram Size: 7.5 Condition: Pre Owned Stone Type: Diamond
Scott Kay Men's/Women's Platinum Pave Diamond Band Ring
By Scott Kay
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Type: Ring Top: 6 mm Band Width: 6 mm Metal: Platinum Metal Purity: 950 Hallmarks: Scott Kay Plat Total Weight: 11.9 Gram Stone Type: Diamond Condition: Pre Owned Stock Number: U48
Diamond
$952Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Tourmaline Rubellite Ring 6.75 18k Gold 4.01 Tcw Women Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Finely Faceted Quality Tourmaline Rubellite Diamond Ring 6.75 18k Gold 4.01 tcw Women Certified $2,950 910746 This is a Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry!
Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,296Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Tourmaline Rubellite Ring 6.75 14k Gold 4.10 TCW Women Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Finely Faceted Quality Diamond Tourmaline Rubellite Ring 6.75 14k Gold 4.10 TCW Women Certified $4,600 911206 This is a Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry Nothin...
Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$952Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Freshwater Pearl Ring 14Karat Gold Baroque Women 33.45 mm Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality Freshwater Pearl Diamond Ring 14k Gold Baroque Women Certified $2,950 910803 This is a Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry Nothing says, “I Love you” more th...
Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$1,112Sale Price|20% Off
Emerald Diamond Statement Ring 4.05 TCW 14k White Gold Women Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Finely Faceted Quality Emerald Diamond Statement Ring 4.05 TCW 14k Gold Women Certified $3,950 913623 This is a Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry Nothing says, ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
$6,480Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified, 1.00ct Fancy Deep Yellow Natural Diamond Ring for Women Halo Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This stunning ring is a true testament to luxury and elegance, featuring a breathtaking 1.00 carat Fancy Deep Yellow natural color pear-shaped diamond as the centerpiece. Certified b...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$548Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Wedding Band Curved 14k Gold Women Band Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Wedding Band Curved 14k Gold Women Band Diamond Ring Total Carat Weight 0.24 & Under Base Metal Yellow Gold, 14k Fancy Diamond Color White Diamond Weight 0.19 Cts Approx Meta...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
$472Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Wedding Band Curved 14k Gold Women Band Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Wedding Band Curved 14k Gold Women Band Diamond Ring Total Carat Weight 0.24 & Under Base Metal Yellow Gold, 14k Fancy Diamond Color White Diamond Weight 0.19 Cts Approx Meta...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Chanel Maxi Ring, Italian Design, Circa 2000, Women's Fashion Jewelry
By Chanel
Located in CACHAN, FR
maxi chanel ring. just beautiful. She has a lot of effect. It is in very good condition just a slightly less shiny stone. to see the photo. taille 55.
Round Cut Diamonds Womens Engagement Ring 18K White Gold 0.40 Cttw
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful ring is crafted in 14k white gold and encrusted with round brilliant cut diamonds creating an illusion of a bigger stone. Total diamond weight: 0.40 carat. Ring size: ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18kt Solid Rose Gold Designer Women's Stunning Diamond Floral Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Designer Stunning Diamond Floral Ring For Women Set in 18K Gold featuring natural diamonds of 1.22 carats.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Art Deco 0.70ct IGI Certified Diamond Ring in 18K Gold, Women's
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.70 Carat Diamond Ring – 18K Gold, 5.34g / 0.17 t oz
Architectural precision meets sparkling brilliance in this refined ring that combines the geometric clarity of...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Marquise Diamond Engagement Band Ring for Women
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Marquise Diamond Engagement Band Ring for Women in 14K Gold featuring natural diamonds of 0.06 carats.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$160Sale Price|20% Off
925 Sterling Silver Heart Shaped Moissanite Ring For Women Anniversary Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
925 Sterling Silver Heart Shaped Moissanite Ring For Women Anniversary Gift. Material: Sterling Siver Stone: Moissanite
Silver, Sterling Silver
$136Sale Price|20% Off
925 Sterling Silver Moissanite Band Ring For Women Beautiful Valentine Gift .
Located in Chicago, IL
925 Sterling Silver Moissanite Band Ring For Women Beautiful Valentine Gift . Material: Sterling Siver Stone: Moissanite
Silver, Sterling Silver
$164Sale Price|20% Off
925 Sterling Silver Moissanite V Shape Ring Beautiful Gift For Women
Located in Chicago, IL
925 Sterling Silver Moissanite V Shape Ring Beautiful Gift For Women Material: Sterling Siver Stone: Moissanite
Silver, Sterling Silver
$720Sale Price|20% Off
14k Yellow gold Moissanite Ring For Women Minimalist Jewelry Gift .
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Yellow gold Moissanite Ring 1.00 CT Moissanite Ring For Women Minimalist Jewelry Gift Purity 14k yellow gold 14k Hallmark A P P R O X T I M E All items are custom made ...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$184Sale Price|20% Off
925 Sterling Silver Oval Shape Moissanite Ring For Women Beautiful Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
925 Sterling Silver Oval Shape Moissanite Ring For Women Beautiful Gift. Material: Sterling Siver Stone: Moissanite Stone Size : 2.00cts
Silver, Sterling Silver
David Yurman Women's 18k Yellow Gold Sterling Silver Ring, size 7.5
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
*Designer: David Yurman *Condition: Mint *Material: 18k Yellow Gold & Sterling silver *Ring Dimension: *Ring size: 7.5 *Ring Width: 13.2mm *Ring Thickness: 1.7 - 4.5mm *Weight: 10....
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Moonstone Platinum Vintage Carved Intaglio Women Portrait Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval shaped moonstone cabochon measuring 11.5 x 9.5 mm Translucent colorless body with vivid blue adularescence - flush set Carved with an intaglio of a woman in profile...
Moonstone, Platinum
$2,400Sale Price|20% Off
14k Solid Gold Natural Pave Diamond Ring Triple Line Ring For Women Unique Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Natural Pave Diamond Ring Triple Line Ring For Women Unique Gift. 14k Yellow Gold Weight:- 2.95 Grams Diamond Weight:- 0.58 Carat Ring Size 7 A P P R O X T ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Coral Cocktail Ring, Circa 1940, Women's
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage natural coral and 14 karat yellow gold cocktail ring; part of our vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive vintage cabo...
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
Heart Shaped Band Ring 14k Solid Yellow Gold Natural Pave Diamond Ring For Women
Located in Chicago, IL
Heart Shaped Band Ring 14k Solid Yellow Gold Natural Pave Diamond Ring For Women 14k Yellow Gold Weight:- 2.00 Grams Diamond Weight:- 0.77 Carat Ring Size 7 US A P P R O X T ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
9.14 Carat Natural Yellow Diamond Ring GIA, Large Yellow Diamond Ring for Women
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Introducing the exquisite Harmony Yellow Diamond Ring, a true symbol of luxury and sophistication. With a stunning 9.14 carat natural yellow diamond as its centerpiece, this ring is ...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
$144Sale Price / item|20% Off
Bezel Set Engagement Ring For Women 925 Sterling Silver Moissanite band.
Located in Chicago, IL
Bezel Set Engagement Ring For Women 925 Sterling Silver Moissanite band.
Silver, Sterling Silver
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
Three Diamond Gold Ring Band 14K Yellow Gold Round Thin Ring Band Women Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
Three Diamond Gold Ring Band 14K Yellow Gold Round Thin Ring Band Women Gift.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Open Ring for Women
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Ruby Diamond Open Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural ruby of 0.63 carats and diamonds of 0.02 carats. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with every style. Ruby improves mental stren...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.86 Ct Tanzanite 925 Sterling Silver Halo Ring Bridal Wedding Ring For Women's
Located in New York, NY
♥ Welcome to Blue Star Gems Our Joyful and Meaningful Jewelry At Blue Star Gems, we are passionate about providing joyful and statement jewelry for everyday wear. Our collection feat...
Tanzanite, Zircon, Sterling Silver, Silver
Genuine Burmese Deep Green Jadeite Jade Ring for Women for Men Pinky Ring
By Baikalla
Located in Portland, OR
* DESIGN CONCEPT--- This ring is made with high-quality genuine Burmese deep green jadeite jade. The green jadeite actually shows the green color under the light and is translucent ...
Jade, 18k Gold, Rose 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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