14 Karat White Gold 2018 Washington Valor Arena Bowl Championship Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
14 Karat White Gold 2018 Washington Valor Arena Bowl Championship Ring Material: 14k white gold Diamond: 109 Round Cut = 1.00cttw Color: G Clarity: VS2-SI1 Ring Size: 7.75 Weight: ...
14k Gold, White Gold
Tony Campbell's Los Angeles Lakers 1988 NBA Championship Players Ring
Located in New York, NY
1988 Tony Campbell's Los Angeles Lakers NBA Championship Players Ring. The ring was given to Tony Campbell after winning NBA Championship for 2 years in a row.
Diamond, 18k Gold
20 Carat Cushion Statement Fancy Yellow Colour-Collector’s Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Michelle Wie · Championship rings are heavy with symbolism; this ring distils that feeling into a refined cushion profile and focused fancy yellow brightness suitable for every day.
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
10.01 Carat Radiant Diamond Ring 18K Gold Collector’s Grade Grandeur
Located in Mumbai, IN
Hank Aaron · Championship rings are heavy with symbolism; this $450000 gia certified 10.01 carats radiant cut diamond three-stone engagement ring distils that feeling into a refined ...
White Diamond, 18k Gold
$1,925,000 / item
20 Carat Emerald Diamond Ring 18K Gold Unparalleled Brilliance
Located in Mumbai, IN
Virginie Viard · Clients who negotiate major decisions prefer jewellery that signals composure, not noise; the precise emerald cut geometry and controlled emerald green light of this...
Diamond, 18k Gold
8.96 Carat Emerald Diamond Ring 18K Gold Signature Sophistication
Located in Mumbai, IN
Jerry Rice · Championship rings are heavy with symbolism; this $195000 gia certified 8.96 carats emerald cut diamond three-stone engagement ring distils that feeling into a refined e...
Diamond, 18k Gold
2.5 Carat Round Brilliant Statement Fancy Yellow Royal Radiance Diamond ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Ronaldinho · Championship rings are heavy with symbolism; this 2.5 carats fancy intense yellow diamond and diamond ring distils that feeling into a refined mixed cuts / design ring p...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
5 Carat Round Brilliant Statement Brilliant VS Radiant Elegance Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Mario Lemieux · Championship rings are heavy with symbolism; this ring distils that feeling into a refined round profile and focused brilliant white brightness suitable for every day.
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
3.19 Carat Emerald Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Effortless Elegance
Located in Mumbai, IN
Red-Carpet & Iconic Style References Dakota Johnson · In screen tests, pieces with clear emerald cut architecture and calm emerald green sparkle test best across different camera...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
10 Carat Round Statement Champagne Collector’s Grade Grandeur Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
It has the kind of silhouette and diamond presence that feels at home beside couture gowns and bespoke tuxedos, yet it also grounds beautifully with a crisp white shirt or a black dr...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
7.37 Carat Pear Statement Brilliant White Refined Grandeur Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
PV Sindhu · Championship rings are heavy with symbolism; this ring distils that feeling into a refined pear profile and focused brilliant white brightness suitable for every day.
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.9 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Ring Brilliant White 14K Gold Elegant Sparkle
Located in Mumbai, IN
Jason Momoa · The jewellery that feels genuinely expensive on screen usually pairs exacting round work with sophisticated brilliant white tone; this $14500 1.9ct round brilliant cut ...
White Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Radiant Statement Fancy blue Rare Fancy-Color Splendour Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Nita Ambani · For court banquets, the brief tends to be clear: precise radiant stones, harmonious fancy yellow tones, and faultless setting; this $45000 fancy blue radiant diamond ri...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.93 Carat Princess Diamond Ring Brilliant White 14K White Gold Refined Light
Located in Mumbai, IN
Phil Mickelson · Championship rings are heavy with symbolism; this 000 1.93ct princess cut diamond engagement ring distils that feeling into a refined princess profile and focused br...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
10.1 Carat Emerald-cut Statement Iconic Presence Signature Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Muttiah Muralitharan · Championship rings are heavy with symbolism; this ring distils that feeling into a refined emerald cut profile and focused emerald green brightness suitable fo...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
20 Carat Radiant Statement Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring Rare Fancy-Color Splendour
Located in Mumbai, IN
Lionel Messi · Championship rings are heavy with symbolism; this ring distils that feeling into a refined radiant profile and focused fancy yellow brightness suitable for every day.
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
10 Carat Round Brilliant Statement Brilliant White / G color VVS Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Jackie Stewart · Championship rings are heavy with symbolism; this ring distils that feeling into a refined round profile and focused brilliant white brightness suitable for every day.
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
10 Carat Cushion Statement Brilliant White / D color FL/IF Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Red-Carpet & Iconic Style References Sun Yang · Championship rings are heavy with symbolism; this ring distils that feeling into a refined cushion profile and focused brilliant w...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
11.24 Carat Radiant Diamond Ring Brilliant White 18K Gold Iconic Heirloom
Located in Mumbai, IN
Vince Carter · Championship rings are heavy with symbolism; this platinum 11.24ct radiant cut triple diamond engagement ring distils that feeling into a refined radiant profile and f...
White Diamond, 18k Gold
10 Carat Pear Statement Fancy Yellow Colour-Collector’s Treasure Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Iker Casillas · Championship rings are heavy with symbolism; this 10 carat pear cut fancy light yellow ring distils that feeling into a refined pear profile and focused fancy yellow ...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
6 Carat Cushion Statement Fancy Yellow 14K Royal Radiance Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Vasiliy Lomachenko · Championship rings are heavy with symbolism; this ring distils that feeling into a refined cushion profile and focused fancy yellow brightness suitable for every...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
6.67 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Ring Brilliant White 18K White Gold
Located in Mumbai, IN
Jaromír Jágr · Championship rings are heavy with symbolism; this 18k white gold 5.11ct round cut diamond engagement ring distils that feeling into a refined round profile and focused...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
12.38 Carat Cushion Statement Ruby Red 14kt Gold Unparalleled Brilliance Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Aimee Song · For entrepreneurs who think in decades, jewellery must keep pace with their trajectory; the timeless cushion outline and enduring ruby red brilliance of this ring are ch...
Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
3 Carat Round Brilliant Statement Royal Sapphire Modern Nobility Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Chris Paul · Championship rings are heavy with symbolism; this 3 carat pink sapphire and diamond ring distils that feeling into a refined mixed cuts / design ring profile and focused...
Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
20 Carat Cushion Statement Fancy Yellow 14K Royal Radiance Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Evgenia Medvedeva · Championship rings are heavy with symbolism; this ring distils that feeling into a refined cushion profile and focused fancy yellow brightness suitable for every ...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
4 Carat Emerald-cut Statement Gold Effortless Elegance Signature Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Brad Pitt · In candid paparazzi shots, the jewels that still look refined are those with quiet emerald cut discipline and mellow emerald green light; this 4 carats emerald and diamon...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
5.97 Carat Oval Diamond Ring Brilliant White 18K White Gold Timeless Brilliance
Located in Mumbai, IN
Ben Stokes · Championship rings are heavy with symbolism; this 18k white gold 5.07ct oval cut diamond engagement ring distils that feeling into a refined oval profile and focused bri...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
15 Carat Radiant Statement Fancy Yellow A Crown-Worthy Rarity Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Anthony Joshua · Championship rings are heavy with symbolism; this 15 carat fancy yellow radiant cut diamond ring distils that feeling into a refined radiant profile and focused fanc...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
8 Carat Cushion Statement VVS 14K Gold Precision-Cut Radiance Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Arantxa Sánchez Vicario · Championship rings are heavy with symbolism; this ring distils that feeling into a refined cushion profile and focused brilliant white brightness suitable f...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,094,500 / item
9 Carat Emerald-cut Statement Type IIa FL/IF 14K Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Pete Sampras · Championship rings are heavy with symbolism; this ring distils that feeling into a refined emerald cut profile and focused Brilliant White brightness suitable for ever...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
4.8 Carat Radiant Diamond Ring Brilliant White 14K White Gold Quiet Power
Located in Mumbai, IN
Kimi Räikkönen · Championship rings are heavy with symbolism; this 000 4.8ct radiant cut diamond engagement ring distils that feeling into a refined radiant profile and focused brill...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
5 Carat Heart Shape Statement Brilliant White / J color SI Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Oscar Isaac · Collectors who model their jewellery choices on Hollywood reference boards will immediately see the appeal of this disciplined heart and considered brilliant white pair...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
5.15 Carat Oval Diamond Ring Brilliant White 18K White Gold Heirloom-Worthy Glow
Located in Mumbai, IN
Red-Carpet & Iconic Style References Sunil Chhetri · Championship rings are heavy with symbolism; this gia 18k white gold 4.49ct oval cut diamond engagement ring distils that fee...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
4 Carat Emerald-cut Statement VS 14K White Gold Everyday Royalty Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Peter O'Toole · In moodboards for new-season styling, emerald cut diamonds in modern Brilliant White palettes are tagged again and again; this ring could easily be one of those refer...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
4 Carat Heart Shape Statement Brilliant White / J color VVS 14K Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Usain Bolt · Championship rings are heavy with symbolism; this 4 carats heart cut ring distils that feeling into a refined heart profile and focused brilliant white brightness suitab...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
5 Carat Round Brilliant Statement Brilliant White VS 14K White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Asafa Powell · Championship rings are heavy with symbolism; this ring distils that feeling into a refined round profile and focused brilliant white brightness suitable for every day.
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
3.05 Carat Heart Shape Statement Type IIa / D color FL/IF Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Red-Carpet & Iconic Style References Lando Norris · Championship rings are heavy with symbolism; this ring distils that feeling into a refined heart profile and focused brilliant...
White Diamond
15 Carat Heart Shape Statement Fancy Yellow A Crown-Worthy Rarity Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
John Krasinski · Campaign images for major films frequently highlight a hero heart stone against controlled fancy yellow brilliance; this 15 carats featuring translates that cinemati...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
8.25 Carat Cushion Brilliant Statement Fancy Yellow 14K White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Johan Cruyff · Championship rings are heavy with symbolism; this $325000 8.25ct fancy yellow bezel diamond ring distils that feeling into a refined mixed cuts / design ring profile a...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
10 Carat Pear Statement Type IIa Brilliant White / D color FL/IF Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Russell Westbrook · Championship rings are heavy with symbolism; this ring distils that feeling into a refined pear profile and focused brilliant white brightness suitable for every ...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
3 Carat Radiant Diamond Ring Fancy Yellow 14K Gold A Crown-Worthy Fancy Rarity
Located in Mumbai, IN
It has the kind of silhouette and diamond presence that feels at home beside couture gowns and bespoke tuxedos, yet it also grounds beautifully with a crisp white shirt or a black dr...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
8 Carat Pear Statement Fancy Yellow Rare Fancy-Color Splendour Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Frank Lampard · Championship rings are heavy with symbolism; this 8 carat pear cut fancy light yellow ring distils that feeling into a refined pear profile and focused fancy yellow b...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
4.05 Carat Cushion Diamond Ring Brilliant White SI 18K Gold Modern Nobility
Located in Mumbai, IN
Mel Gibson · Hollywood’s long relationships with heritage maisons have established a clear code: precise cushion geometry, pure brilliant white light and impeccable setting; this $12...
White Diamond, 18k Gold
3 Carat Round Brilliant Statement Brilliant White / F color SI 14K White Gold
Located in Mumbai, IN
Agnieszka Radwańska · The same hunger that drives an extra training session is visible here in the detail of each round facet and the carefully judged brilliant white intensity of th...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.18 Carat Emerald Statement 14K White Gold Effortless Elegance
Located in Mumbai, IN
Sachin Tendulkar · Championship rings are heavy with symbolism; this 2.18ct lush dark green emerald cut statement look solitaire ring distils that feeling into a refined emerald cut ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.9 Carat Emerald Statement 14K White Gold Classic Charm Heirloom
Located in Mumbai, IN
Franck Ribéry · Championship rings are heavy with symbolism; this 1.90 carat natural dark green emerald cut solitaire emerald ring distils that feeling into a refined emerald cut pro...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
15 Carat Radiant Statement Fancy Yellow 14K Gold Colour-Collector’s Treasure
Located in Mumbai, IN
Oscar De La Hoya · Championship rings are heavy with symbolism; this 15 carat fancy intense yellow radiant cut diamond ring distils that feeling into a refined radiant profile and fo...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Heart Shape Statement Fancy Yellow 14K White Gold Sunlit Royal Radiance
Located in Mumbai, IN
Draymond Sparkling White · Championship rings are heavy with symbolism; this $18500 fancy brown pink heart shape diamond ring distils that feeling into a refined heart profile and fo...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Round Brilliant Band Brilliant White 14K White Gold Graceful Brilliance
Located in Mumbai, IN
Adam Driver · In screen tests, pieces with clear baguette architecture and calm brilliant white sparkle test best across different cameras; this baguette and round brilliant diamond ...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
8 Carat Cushion Statement Royal Blue Sapphire 14K Gold Heirloom-Worthy Glow
Located in Mumbai, IN
Katinka Hosszú · Championship rings are heavy with symbolism; this 8 carat cushion cut sapphire gemstone ring distils that feeling into a refined cushion profile and focused royal bl...
Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
3 Carat Oval Band Brilliant White 18K Gold Effortless Elegance Collector-Grade
Located in Mumbai, IN
Scottie Pippen · Championship rings are heavy with symbolism; this 3ct white gold oval cut diamond eternity band distils that feeling into a refined oval profile and focused brillian...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
10 Carat Radiant Statement Fancy Yellow -Collector’s Treasure Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Katinka Hosszú · Championship banners may fade; this ring, crafted with enduring radiant geometry and timeless fancy yellow elegance, is intended to carry the story forward, long aft...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
10 Carat Round Brilliant Statement Brilliant White VS 14K White Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Steve Smith · Championship banners may fade; this ring, crafted with enduring round geometry and timeless brilliant white elegance, is intended to carry the story forward, long after...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
7 Carat Round Brilliant Statement Type IIa / D color FL/IF Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Neeraj Chopra · Championship banners may fade; this ring, crafted with enduring round geometry and timeless brilliant white elegance, is intended to carry the story forward, long aft...
White Diamond
15 Carat Emerald-cut Statement / F color VS 14K White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Ian Thorpe · Championship banners may fade; this ring, crafted with enduring emerald cut geometry and timeless Brilliant White elegance, is intended to carry the story forward, long ...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
6 Carat Emerald-cut Statement VS 14K White Gold Radiant Elegance Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Yelena Isinbayeva · Championship banners may fade; this ring, crafted with enduring emerald cut geometry and timeless Brilliant White elegance, is intended to carry the story forward...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.52 Carat Asscher Statement Brilliant White 14K White Gold Graceful Brilliance
Located in Mumbai, IN
Demetrious Johnson · Championship rings are heavy with symbolism; this 1.52ct asscher lyra ring distils that feeling into a refined asscher profile and focused brilliant white bright...
White Diamond, White 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 diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And 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.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond 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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