Antique 14k Yellow Gold Oval Bezel Carnelian Repousse Scroll work Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 12.45 Grams Ring Size: 7.5 ( fitted on finger, please contact us prior to purchase for sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 17.6mm (0.69") (top of th...
Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Half-Bezel Diamond Ring – 18ct Yellow Gold, 1.14ct Round Natural Diamond
Located in London, GB
A contemporary and eye-catching half-bezel diamond ring crafted in solid 18ct yellow gold, featuring a 1.14ct of natural round brilliant-cut diamond.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$720Sale Price|20% Off
14k Yellow Gold Contemporary Burnished Bezel Set Garnet Band Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
14k yellow gold ring. This stylish ring has a horizontal oval faceted, medium to dark burgundy color garnet, approximately 1.30 CTS and bezel set into a wide, matte burnished band an...
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bezel-Set Round Emerald & Pave Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Timeless and elegant, this Bezel Set Round Emerald Pave Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring features a beautifully cut round diamond paired with a vibrant green emerald, creating a stunning...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Double Diamond Bezel Statement Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
0.80 carat total weight natural round cut diamond double bezel set ring in 18K yellow gold. Production Time: 7-10 days.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco diamond 14k yellow gold and platinum bezel set ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Crafted in 14k yellow gold and platinum, the design combines warm gold with the cool brightness of platinum for a classic two-tone Art Deco presence.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Lavender Jade Greek Key Bezel Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite ring features a smooth, oval pink jade stone set in a striking 14k yellow gold band. The jade is encircled by a bold geometric pattern, adding a touch of sophisticatio...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bezel Set Diamond Solitaire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Estate Ring
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Custom made eighteen karat 18K yellow gold estate ring with attractive step style wide band leading to one full cut round faceted .94 carat H/VS diamond solitaire in a rhodium settin...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$370Sale Price|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold Round Cut Bezel-Set Diamond Double Band Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Material : 14KT Yellow Gold Gold Weight : 1.3 Gramx Ring Size : EU-54, US-7, UK-N½ (Diameter-17.2mm) Set with : Diamonds Stone : 1 Natural Diamonds Diamond Carat : 0.06 Total Cara...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Solid 18k Yellow Gold Triangular Bezel Ammolite Polished Grooved Solitaire Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 7 Grams Ring Size: 7.5 (Fitted on a finger, please contact us prior to purchase for sizing inquiries.)
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$713Sale Price|20% Off
14k Yellow Gold Round Bezel Set Citrine And Diamond Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
14k yellow gold ring. This pretty contemporary ring features a center round faceted, medium orange color citrine, approximately 0.52 CTS, bezel set, and flanked by round faceted acce...
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1ct Pear Cut Diamond Bezel Set Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted in luxurious 14K yellow gold, the ring's smooth contours and modern silhouette enhance the brilliance of the center stone while providing a refined, contemporary look.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Bezel Set Emerald Cut Emerald Solitaire Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18k yellow gold Emerald: 1 emerald cut = 1.27ct Size: 7.0 Width: the top of the ring measures 7.10mm wide Weight: 5.91 grams
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1ct Emerald Cut Diamond Bezel Set Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A timeless expression of modern luxury, this Emerald-Cut Bezel Set Diamond Ring features a dazzling emerald-cut natural diamond securely framed within a sleek bezel setting.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,160Sale Price|20% Off
One of a kind 18K Yellow Gold Bezel Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Adorn yourself with the exclusive radiance of this limited edition 18K yellow gold ring, showcasing a beautifully bezel-set baguette diamond.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$918Sale Price|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold Round Cut Diamond Bezel Three-Stone Bypass Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
One band is left smooth and polished, while the other is adorned with shimmering pave-set diamonds, creating a beautiful contrast in textures. Crafted in warm 14K yellow gold, this p...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Bezel Set Heart Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K yellow gold Diamond: 2 heart cut =0.40cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1-2 Diamond: 48 round brilliant = 0.50cttw Color: Pink / H Clarity: SI1-2 Size: 5.25 si...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 4 Carat Yellow Heart Diamond Bezel Solitaire Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 4.01 ct. W-X VS1 diamond heart shape. Handmade in 18k yellow gold. Ring size 6.25. Comes with GIA certificate.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Cabochon Emerald 22 Karat Yellow Gold Hammered Bezel Set Statement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A striking statement piece, this 22 karat yellow gold ring showcases a vibrant 6.50 carat cabochon emerald, elegantly bezel set to highlight its rich color and smooth, domed surface.
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.30ct Yellow Diamond Bezel Set Eternity Band Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Bezel Yellow Sapphire 18K Yellow Gold Eternity Band Ring is an exquisite piece crafted from 18K white gold and adorned with 3.30 carats of Yellow Diamonds.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$630Sale Price|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold Round Bezel Set Swiss Blue Topaz Solitaire Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
This ring features a vibrant Round-cut Swiss Blue Topaz secured in a classic bezel setting.
Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 18 Carat Sri Lanka Yellow Sapphire Cushion Bezel Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning 18.81 ct. unheated Sri Lanka yellow sapphire cushion. Handmade in 18k yellow gold. Ring size 6.5. Comes with GIA certificate.
Yellow Sapphire, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White and Yellow Gold Diamond Bezel Eternity Rings
By Belfiore Jewelry
Located in Great Neck, NY
14K white and yellow gold eternity rings set in a bezel set. The rings are sold as a set.
White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.81ct Pear Diamond Bezel-Set 14K Yellow Gold Eternity Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Bezel Set Pear 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Eternity Band Ring embodies refined elegance, crafted from 14K yellow gold and adorned with 0.81 carats of full-cut diamonds.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Style Round Blue Aquamarine Bezel Set 14K Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
The Aquamarine solitaire ring is captivating in a bezel setting. A unique ring that can be worn as a fashion accessory or as a very edgy engagement ring. 14K Yellow Gold.
Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Panda .999 Gold Diamond Halo Ring with Rope Bezel 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Coin Information ♥ Coin Metal: 1/20 OZ Fine Gold .999 Denomination: 5 Yuan Country: China Year: Varies ♥ Ring Information ♥ Main Stone: Diamond Approx. Diamond Carat Weight: .25...
Diamond, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peridot and Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Handmade Bezel Ring, 7.88 Carats
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 18k yellow gold handmade ring features a luscious grass-green peridot weighing 7.88 carats faceted in a handsome cushion shape.
Diamond, Peridot, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
6.75 Carat Green Tourmaline and Diamond, Yellow Gold Engraved Bezel Ring
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous ring features a rich, 6.75 carat, elongated cushion cut olive tourmaline that has been set in a handmade 18k yellow gold bezel.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.60 Carat Peridot and Diamond Yellow Gold Engraved Bezel Band Ring
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pretty ring features a very bright, sparkling peridot that has been set in an intricately handmade 18k yellow gold bezel.
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
14K Yellow Gold Bezel Set Kunzite Solitaire Ring, 8.56 Carats, USA
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Make a bold and ethereal statement with this 14K Yellow Gold Bezel Set Kunzite Solitaire Ring, showcasing a striking 14x12mm kunzite gemstone weighing an impressive 8.56 carats.
Kunzite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handcrafted 14 Karat Yellow Gold Hammered Narrow Rings with Bezel Diamonds
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted 8mm Matte and Hammer-Finished Scallop-Edged Narrow Ring, Accented with 0.11 Carats of Bezel Set Scattered Diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Unisex Solid Yellow Gold Large Tiger's Eye Bezel Solitaire Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 10k Yellow Gold Weight: 8.67 Grams Ring Size: 7.5 ( fitted on finger, please contact us prior to purchase for sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 17.65mm (0.69") (top of the ring...
Tiger's Eye, Gold, 10k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Multi Shape Diamond Bezel Band Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 4.03 ct. HIJ VS-SI white diamond multi shape ring. Handmade in 18k yellow gold. Stones are round, pear, emerald cut, and ovals. Each stone comes with a GIA certificate. ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Sapphire and Multicolor Gemstone Floral Cluster Bezel Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: New Composition: 14K Yellow Gold Primary Stone: Cushion Cut Natural Blue Sapphire Carat Weight: 1.16 Carats Accent Stones: Eight Multi-Color Natural Gemstones Carat Weight: 0.66...
Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Bezel Set Natural Oval Garnet 9K Yellow Gold Vintage Dress Ring
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Of an exquisite timeless design, this vintage dress ring is set with an oval Natural Garnet of stunning deep red colour, of oval shape, bezel set Shoulders are decorated with smal...
Garnet, Yellow Gold
Vintage Amethyst East-West Bezel Set Solitaire Ring, 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
This would be the best statement ring, or an exceptional fancy-dress ring. Fully hallmarked and tested for 18 karat yellow gold.
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,040Sale Price|20% Off
6.78 Carat Green Tourmaline Emerald Cut Bezel Set Yellow Gold Ring
By Edward Elise
Located in Tampa, FL
6.78 Carat Green Tourmaline Emerald Cut Bezel Set Yellow Gold Ring Center Stone : Green Tourmaline - 6.78 Carats Ring : Top Measurements - 16 x 9.75mm Band Width - 2.15mm 14 Ka...
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Bezel-Set Oval Opal Cabochon Ring - Size 6
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Stone Measurements - 15.2mm x 12.75mm x 2.75mm Ring Size - 6 Total Weight - 4.64g
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
8.30 Carat Cushion Cut Rubellite Black Bezel and Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
We set it east west style in a 14k yellow gold setting. We then Black Rhodium the bezel to give it a trendy fashion look that is in style and popular right now.
Rubelite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
$408Sale Price / item|20% Off
Minimalist 14k Yellow Gold Bezel Set Diamond Solitaire Ring Everyday Jewelry
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This is a minimalist 14k yellow gold ring featuring a round brilliant-cut diamond in a bezel setting.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Wide Satin Finish Bezel Set Diamond Band Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Ring Height: 14.1 mm tall Total Weight: 21.3 Grams Diamond Count: 32 Diamond Color: F-G Diamond Clarity: VS1-SI1 Diamond Cut: brill...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1.10 carat diamond 18k yellow gold 3 stone bezel ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage 18k yellow gold ring from the 1980’s features three round brilliant cut diamonds totaling approximately 1.10 carats. The diamonds, graded F-G in color and VS in clarity,...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold GIA 1.51ctw Montana Sapphire & Diamond Long Bezel Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Montana Sapphire - Old Round Brilliant Step Cut - Bezel Set - Vivid Blue Color - NO HEAT - 0.55ct (exact) ** See Certification Details Below for Com...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
5 Carat Yellow Diamond Bezel Mosaic Statement Ring
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
This elegant ring centers a 5.01-carat Light Yellow elongated cushion-cut diamond in the U–V range, GIA certified and graded VS1 for exceptional clarity. The elongated silhouette enh...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Handmade 14k Yellow Gold 32ct Purple Star Sapphire Bezel Solitaire Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 11.94 Grams Ring Size: 5.0 (Fitted on a finger, please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 18.6mm (0.73") (north t...
Purple Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Yellow Gold Oval Cabochon Bezel Blue Stone Detailed Work Frame Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Blue Stone - Oval Cabochon - Bezel Set - Blue Color - 17.2x14.9mm (approx.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 3.60 Grams Ring Size: 7.5 (Fitted on a...
Gold, Yellow Gold
New 14k Yellow Gold 0.80ctw Baguette Bezel Diamond Stackable Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (7) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Straight Baguette Cut - Bezel Set - G/H Color - VS1/VS2 Clarity Total Carat Weight: 0.80 (exact) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight:...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Bezel Set Oval Ruby and Baguette Diamond Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This cocktail ring features a vibrant, bezel-set oval ruby centered on a wide yellow gold band that is lavishly channel-set with rows of sparkling baguette-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Oval Green Jadeite Jade Bezel Set Cabachon Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
14k yellow gold ring. This simple yellow gold ring has an oval cabachon, green color jadeite jade center, bezel set and finished by wide, high polished shoulders.
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,100Sale Price|21% Off
14k Yellow Gold Natural 1.75 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Bezel Set Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14kt Yellow Gold 5 Stone 1.75 Carat Weight Round Brilliant Natural Diamond Bezel Set Ring Style :5 Stone Bezel Set Ring Material :14k Yellow Gold Diamond Details: There Are Approx...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Artisan Bezel Set Citrine & Diamond Handmade Engraved Band Ring 18k Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautifully handmade band ring features a sparkling 4.62 carat citrine set with diamonds in 18k yellow gold.
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
14k Yellow Gold Retro Bezel Square Ruby and Diamond Bordered Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
14k yellow gold ring. This handsome retro style ring is set with four square faceted, pinkish red color rubies, approximately 0.28 TCW, bezel set, and bordered with a frame of round ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Unisex 10k Yellow Gold Oval Dark Cabochon Jade Bezel Solitaire Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Jade - Oval Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Green Color - 16x11.9mm (approx.) Material: Solid 10k Yellow Gold Weight: 9.89 Grams Ring Size: 9.5 (Fitted ...
Jade, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Bezel Set VIVID RED Cabochon Ruby & Diamond Platter Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 8.23 Grams Ring Size: 5.5 (Fitted on a finger, please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Width: 15.3mm (0.60") (top of ring, ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.09ct Round Diamond Bezel-Set Minimalist 14K Yellow Gold Signet Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Refined and radiant, this 14K Solid Gold Diamond Ring features a single, brilliant diamond set in a polished gold band, embodying classic elegance. The diamond’s sparkle is perfectly...
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Rare Bvlgari Amethyst Emerald Cut 18k Yellow Gold Signet Bezel Rubover Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Bvlgari Emerald Cut Amethyst 18k Yellow Gold Signet Style Ring. This rare Bvlgari ring features a top grade emerald cut vivid purple amethyst set in a fine 18k yellow g...
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold 0.18ct Round Amethyst Bezel Solitaire Puffed Stack Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 4.2 Grams Ring Size: 9.5 (Fitted on a finger.
Amethyst, Gold, 14k 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 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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