18 Karat Yellow Gold Bezel Set Diamond Satin Finish Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 18k yellow gold Diamonds: 8 round brilliant cut= .83cttw Color: G
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Bezel Set Diamond Satin Finish Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 18k yellow gold Diamonds: 8 round brilliant cut= .83cttw Color: G
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Bezel Set Diamond High Polish Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 18k yellow gold Diamonds: 8 round brilliant cut= .83cttw Color: G
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 1 Carat Each White Diamond Oval Eternity Band Bezel Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Handmade in 18k yellow gold. GIA certificates included. Ring size 7.
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 1 Carat Each White Diamond Oval Bezel Eternity Band Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
yellow gold. Ring size 7. Each stone comes with a GIA certificate.
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
1/2 Ct Oval Emerald & Diamond Bezel Set Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Size 6.5
Located in New York, NY
1/2 Ct Oval Emerald & Diamond Bezel Set Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Size 6.5 A nice simple band
Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Wempe 18k 2 Tone Diamond Wedding Ring Bezel Set
By Wempe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DIAMOND RING Specifications: main stone: DIAMOND ROUND carat total weight: approx. 0.46ct
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Half Moon Rose Cut Diamond Bezel Set with Sunray Evil Eye 14K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ This Evil Eye ring features a half moon-shaped diamond in the center, surrounded by a textured
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.49ct Opal Ring Bezel Set w Diamond Halo in Solid 14k Yellow Gold Oval 13x7.8
Located in Columbus, OH
piece is accented with natural diamonds. The occasions to show off this ring are endless - mother's day
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Diamond Platinum-Topped 14 Karat Gold Bezel Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bezel set in platinum and flanked by cathedral shoulders Accented by rose cut diamonds weighing
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA 2.30 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Bezel Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Belrose Estate Jewelers
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
in this elegant modern 18k yellow gold solitaire ring. The GIA certified diamond is graded as L color
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
6.4cts Pink Tourmaline and Lab-Created Diamond Ring Bezel Setting
Located in Columbus, OH
tourmaline cabochon and a radiant lab diamond in an elegant bezel setting, wrapped in sleek 14k yellow gold
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Old Euro Diamond (Approx 0.8-Carats) Bezel-Set Floral Halo Ring, 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite diamond cluster ring features a stunning bezel-set old European cut diamond at its
Diamond, Platinum
18KT Yellow and White Gold Wide Band ring with Bezel set Garnet and Diamonds
Located in Raleigh, NC
Stunning 18KT Yellow and White Gold Wide Band Ring with Garnet and Diamonds Elevate your jewelry
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold
Roman Malakov 1.06 Carat Round Diamond Bezel Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A simple solitaire engagement ring features a 1.06 carat round diamond. Bezel set in a rounded fit
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow & White Gold GIA 2.60ctw Emerald Cut Bezel Set Diamond 3 Stone Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Emerald Cut - Bezel Set - I Color - VS1 Clarity
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White and Yellow Gold Bezel Set Diamond Wave Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white & yellow gold Diamond: 11 round brilliant cut = 0.50cttw
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
1.72ct Icy Diamond Tilted Bezel Set Engagement Ring 14K Gold R6706
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ A very light and transparent rose cut diamond is bezel set in a unique way, atop a polished half
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Gold & Silver Colombian GIA Bezel Emerald & Diamond Large Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This magnificent emerald and diamond vintage cocktail ring features a GIA certified natural emerald
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Paris Van Cleef & Arpels 0.48ct. Bezel-Set Round Solitaire Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A Paris, France Van Cleef & Arpels 0.48 carat Bezel-Set Round Diamond Ring made in 18 Karat Yellow
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum & 18k Gold 0.89ctw Princess Bezel w/ Round Channel Diamond Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This outstanding band/ring is crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and platinum. It features geometric
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
14 Karat White & Yellow Gold Antique Style Bezel Set Diamond Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white & yellow gold Diamond: 7 round brilliant cut = 0.28cttw Color
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold 4.70ctw GIA Round Bezel Light Brown Diamond & Baguettes Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
solid 18k yellow gold. It features a truly breathtaking, GIA certified, round brilliant cut diamond
Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Kieselstein Cord 18k Gold Large GIA 20ct Bezel Rubellite Tourmaline Diamond Ring
By KIESELSTEIN-CORD
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a magnificent statement ring crafted in solid 18k greenish yellow gold and designed by
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Denise Roberge 18k Gold Large Tahitian Pearl w/ Bezel Diamond Wide Ring
By Denise Roberge
Located in Montclair, NJ
) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set - Very Nice Clean Brilliant White Color
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Diamond Emerald Cut East West Bezel Eternity Band in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 4.88 ct. white diamond emerald cuts. total of 10 stones. Handmade in 18k yellow gold
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Rosy Gold GIA .97ct Old Marquise Diamond Bezel Solitaire Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old Marquise Cut - Bezel Set - H Color - SI1 Clarity
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carelle 18k Gold GIA 24.96ctw Large Bezel Pink Tourmaline Diamond Matte Ring
By Carelle
Located in Montclair, NJ
")(diamond to diamond, east to west), 3mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 11.5mm rise off the finger
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.25ctw Diamond Bezel 1945 Dos Pesos Coin Ring 900 14k Gold Hammered
Located in McLeansville, NC
Clarity - I1 - I2 Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Ring, 900 Yellow Gold Coin Weight: 18.2 Grams Stamps: 14kp (P
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Bezel Set Pear and Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Custom Material: 14K yellow gold Diamonds: 9 pear and round brilliant cut = .50cttw Color
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.47ct Oregon Sunstone Diamond Halo 14K Gold Engagement Ring Bezel Set AD2219
Located in Osprey, FL
colorless diamonds ♥ The center stone is bezel set with milgrain details. The halo also has an outer
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Gold 1.66ctw Round Bezel Diamond w/ Florentine Finish Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This outstanding vintage band/ring is crafted in solid 14k yellow gold and features a wide design
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Gold Platinum AGL Bezel Sapphire Diamond Black Enamel 11.90ctw Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
.) Material: Solid 14K Yellow Gold w/ Solid Platinum Bezel Weight: 12.91 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 (We can custom
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Vintage 14k Gold Platinum AGL Bezel Sapphire Diamond Black Enamel 11.90ctw Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold w/ Solid .900 Platinum Bezel Weight: 12.91 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 (We can
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
New Unisex 18k Gold GIA 1.56ctw Emerald Cut Diamond Bezel Solitaire Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a simple yet absolutely gorgeous diamond solitaire ring that is newly crafted from
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
New 18k Gold GIA 1.80ct Emerald Cut Bezel Set Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a simple, yet absolutely gorgeous, diamond solitaire engagement ring that is newly
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
New 18k Gold GIA 1.01ct Trillion Cut Bezel Set Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a simple, yet absolutely gorgeous, diamond solitaire ring that is newly crafted from
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Bezel Set 0.73ctw Old Cut Diamond
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Edwardian diamond, platinum, and yellow gold ring, comprising five old European cut diamonds
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Kat Florence 18k Gold D Flawless 1.47ctw Diamond Bezel Floral Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- 135 Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant, Princess & Pear Cut - Bezel & Pave
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 18k Gold GIA 1.01ct E VS2 Bezel Round Rose Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Rose Cut - Bezel Set - Gorgeous Diamond - E Color
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mens 14K Gold 1.12ct Old European Diamond & Ruby Bezel Gypsy Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an all original ring with a super fiery old European cut diamond center flush burnish
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.25Ct Blue Green Montana Sapphire Diamond Bezel Engagement Ring 14K Gold AD2214
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ 14K gold ring with a Montana sapphire set in the center with a stylized milgrain bezel setting ♥
Diamond, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Gold Swirl Semi Bezel Set Diamond Band Ring .50 Carat
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Swirl Semi Bezel Set Diamond Band This authentic diamond band is a
Diamond, Yellow Gold
New 18k Gold 7.70ct GIA Oval Bezel Emerald & Diamond Hammered Wide Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
You are looking at a truly breathtaking, GIA certified, genuine emerald and diamond cocktail ring
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
New 18k Two Tone Gold 1.20ct Bezel GIA Oval Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an absolutely gorgeous diamond solitaire engagement ring newly crafted from solid 18k
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1.14ct Montana Sapphire Bezel Set Diamond Band Engagement Ring 14k Gold AD1486-6
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Classic 14K yellow gold ring featuring a round Montana sapphire bezel set in the center, with a
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian GIA 3.71 Carats Old European Cut Diamond Gold Filigree Bezel Set Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Edwardian GIA 3.71 Carats Old European Cut Diamond Gold Filigree Bezel Set Ring. Featuring one
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1990s Old European Cut Diamond 14 Karat Gold Bezel Set Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
- set in gold bezel With high polish finish Stamped for 14 karat gold Circa: 1990's Ring Size: 5 3/4 and
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
New 18k Gold GIA Bezel Emerald Diamond Textured Leaf Sides Cocktail Platter Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
statement ring newly crafted in solid 18k yellow and white gold. This very well made and beautifully
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural 1.70 Carat Round Cut Diamond in Bezel Set 14K Gold Fluted Shank Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
This stunning 14K yellow gold solitaire mens pinky ring boasts a glittering 1.70-carat diamond
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bezel Set 2.28 Carat Pink Spinel and Diamond 18 Karat Gold Hand Engraved Ring
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
weighing 2.28 carats. It is bezel set in a beautifully handmade and hand engraved ring made of 18 karat
Diamond, White Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18K TT Gold Bezel Blue Stone 1.1ctw Old Mine Cut Diamond Platter Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
yellow and white gold and features a large blue stone that is neatly half-framed with fine diamonds. The
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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14 Karat Two-Tone Bezel Set Diamond Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14K two-tone Diamond: 1 Round Brilliant = 0.50cttw Color: J Clarity: SI2 Dimensions: ring
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
SALE! Bezel Set Green Tourmaline & Diamond Three Stone Ring in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Boston, MA
A vintage three stone green tourmaline, and diamond ring. Crafted in 14 karat yellow gold, this
Diamond, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
6.83ct Vintage Style Opal w Bezel Set Diamond Halo in 14K Gold Oval 17x11.5mm
Located in Columbus, OH
natural bezel set diamond halo and milgrain. An Art Deco ring design perfect for an eye catching
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Simple, Oval Citrine with 24K Bezel and Sterling Textured Shank
Located in Bozeman, MT
Istanbul, Turkey Ring: Citrine - 0.545ct Diamonds - 0.02ct 24K Gold - 0.62 grams Silver S925 - 3.67 grams
White Diamond, Diamond, Citrine, Sterling Silver, Silver, Yellow Gold, 2...
Marquise Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold Bezel Setting
Located in Phoenix, AZ
This exquisite diamond ring features a stunning marquise-cut diamond set in a beautiful bezel
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.56 Carat Diamond Bezel Set Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This very unique engagement ring features a bezel set 0.56 carat rose cut natural diamond set in 18
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow 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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