9K Yellow Gold Natural Moonstone Vintage Style Rope Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 9K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 3-8 Total Gemstones Weight: 1.40 carat.
Moonstone, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
9K Yellow Gold Natural Ruby Vintage Style Filigree Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 9K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 3-8 Total Gemstones Weight: 0.40 carat.
Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
9K Yellow Gold Natural Opal Vintage Style Solitaire Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 9K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 3-8 Total Gemstones Weight: 0.32 carat.
Opal, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, Gold
9K Yellow Gold Natural Garnet Vintage Style Filigree Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 9K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 3-8 Total Gemstones Weight: 1.15 carat.
Garnet, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Sapphire Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Yellow Sapphire 5.25 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.1 cm Length: 0.7 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 7.28 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was th...
Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Yellow Sapphire Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Yellow Sapphire 2.04 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.9 cm Length: 0.5 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 4.99 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was the...
Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Citrine Vintage Style Cross Cluster Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 9-14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 3-8 Total Gemstones Weight: 0.29 carat.
Citrine, 14k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
9K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Vintage Style Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to Order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 9K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 7 Total Gemstones Weight: 0.43 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
9K Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Vintage Style Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 9K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 3-8 Total Gemstones Weight: 0.12 carat.
Opal, Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
9K Yellow Gold Amethyst Cabochon and Opal Poison Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to Order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 9K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 3-8 Total Gemstones Weight: 7.05 carat.
Amethyst, Opal, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Yellow Sapphire with Yellow Diamond and Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Yellow Sapphire 4.86 carats with Yellow Diamond 0.79 carat and Diamond 1.85 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.0 cm Length: 1.3 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 21.7...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Solid Emerald Victorian Style Floral Halo Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 3-8 Total Gemstones Weight: 0.90 carat.
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
9K Yellow Gold Natural Opal and Pearl Cocktail Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 9K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 3-8 Total Gemstones Weight: 0.38 carat.
Opal, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Sapphire and Onyx Art Deco Style Dinner Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A vibrant oval shaped yellow sapphire at the center, surrounded by bold onyx accents. The geometric design and striking contrast between the bright yellow of the sapphire and the dee...
Yellow Sapphire, Onyx, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Solid Natural Ruby Vintage Style Band Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 3-8 Total Gemstones Weight: 0.74 carat.
Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Solid Natural Emerald Vintage Style Carving Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 3-8 Total Gemstones Weight: 0.60 carat.
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,900 / item
Onyx Garnet Floral Statement Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Bold yet elegant, this Onyx Statement Ring features a smooth oval onyx framed by marquise garnets in a radiant floral design. Crafted in yellow gold, the Onyx Garnet Ring draws the e...
Garnet, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Sapphire Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Yellow Sapphire 25.24 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.5 cm Length: 1.8 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 18.26 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was...
Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Diamond Ring set in 18K White/Yellow Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond 1.45 carats Ring set in 18K White/Yellow Gold Settings Width: 0.9 cm Length: 1.3 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 13.67 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was the...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Peridot and Dimond Vintage Style Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
This piece brings together beauty, elegance, and a touch of playful shimmer in one captivating ring. CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 14K Yellow G...
Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Peridot and Diamond Vintage Style Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 3-8 Total Gemstones Weight: 0.28 carat.
Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage-Inspired 14K Yellow Gold Engraved Peridot Ring, 0.75 Carat
Located in Bangkok, TH
CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 9K-14K Yellow Gold (Selectable) Ring Size: US 3-8 (All size available) Total Gemstones Weight: 0.75 carat.
Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
9K Yellow Gold Solid Garnet Vintage Style Three Stone Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 9K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 3-8 Total Gemstones Weight: 0.50 carat.
Garnet, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tsavorite and Diamond Engagement Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A vintage-style ring centered with a vibrant tsavorite, framed by a matching outer halo of tsavorite for rich depth and color. Surrounding the outer edge, diamonds are arranged like ...
Diamond, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
9K Yellow Gold Natural Sapphire Diamond Vintage Style Filigree Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 9K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 3-8 Total Gemstones Weight: 0.45 carat.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Contrast Yellow Sapphire and Black Diamond Pavé Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Introducing our captivating Contrast Yellow Sapphire and Black Diamond Pavé Ring in 18K Yellow Gold. This meticulously crafted piece is a true statement of style and sophistication, ...
Black Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
9K Yellow Gold Vintage Floral Cluster Ring with Red Garnets.
Located in Bangkok, TH
CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 9K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 3-8 Total Gemstones Weight: 2.07 carat.
Garnet, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Garnet and 9K Yellow Gold Vintage Style Floral Cocktail Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 9K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 3-8 Total Gemstones Weight: 0.70 carat.
Garnet, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Sapphire Eternity Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Yellow Sapphire 3.70 carats Eternity Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 2.4 cm Length: 0.6 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 6.92 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was ...
Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
9K Yellow Solid Gold Natural Ruby Vintage Style Heart Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 3-8 Total Gemstones Weight: 0.34 carat.
Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Unenhanced Siam Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1960
Located in London, GB
Vintage ruby and diamond coronet cluster ring. Set with a natural unenhanced cushion shape old cut Siam ruby to centre in an open back yellow gold claw setting with an approximate we...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Priyashi Nahata Plain Metal Fancy Ring in 18Karat Yellow Gold.
By Priyashi Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A beautifully sculpted fluted dome ring crafted in luxurious 18K yellow gold. Its smooth, polished curves and refined texture create a bold yet timeless statement. Perfect for everyd...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Priyashi Nahata Plain Metal Fancy Ring in 18Karat Yellow Gold.
By Priyashi Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A sleek and modern dome ring crafted in 18K yellow gold, featuring a beautifully fluted, sculptural design that adds dimension and shine. A timeless statement piece perfect for every...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Carat White Gold Oval Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Oval Yellow sapphire and diamond ring made in 18k Yellow gold .It is a golden yellow sapphire color.The yellow sapphire is clear ,good quality and fire.It is a natural yellow sapphir...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold White Opal Cluster Vintage Style Dome Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 3-8 Total Gemstones Weight: 0.90 carat.
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Opal Cluster Vintage Style Hexagon Shape Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 3-8 Total Gemstones Weight: 0.24 carat.
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Yellow Sapphire Diamond Eternity Ring by MOISEIKIN
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The gentle spring sun above, Kissed your radiant smile. In its shimmering dance, It began to play The melody of light spun on the wave. Meet the latest addition to MOISEIKIN's Harmo...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Yellow Diamond and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 2.96 carats with Yellow Sapphire 5.95 carats, Yellow Diamond 0.86 carat and Diamond 0.67 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 1.9 cm R...
Yellow Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
9K Yellow Gold Solid Garnet Vintage Style Cross Cluster Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 9K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 3-8 Total Gemstones Weight: 0.59 carat.
Garnet, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tanzanite Vintage Style Filigree Ring in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to Order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 9K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 7 Total Gemstones Weight: 0.80 carat.
Tanzanite, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
9K Yellow Gold Natural Opal Vintage Style Floral Cluster Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to Order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 9K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 7 Total Gemstones Weight: 0.53 carat.
Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Priyashi Nahata Plain Metal Fancy Ring in 18Karat Yellow Gold.
By Priyashi Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A chic and modern 18K yellow gold ring featuring a smooth ribbed dome design that adds texture and shine. Perfect for stacking or wearing as a minimalist statement piece. Gold: 2.72...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
9K Yellow Gold Solid Sapphire and Diamond Vintage Style Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 9K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 3-8 Total Gemstones Weight: 0.29 carat.
Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
BY ORDER: Classic Band Ring in 18K White Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
Located in Hua Hin, TH
Orloff of Denmark; By Order. A Timeless Classic for Everyday Wear. Maria - Available in White Gold, Yellow Gold, and Rose Gold. 18 Karat - 3.00 Grams Band Width: 2.50mm Band Dept...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
9K Yellow Gold Solid Ruby and Diamond Vintage Style Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 9K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 3-8 Total Gemstones Weight: 0.43 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Vintage Style Carved Engagement Ring in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A perfect piece for those who appreciate classic beauty and vibrant color engagement ring or just for everyday wear. CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to Order Origin: Thailand Metal: S...
Emerald, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Ring set in 18K White/Yellow Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond 0.53 carat Ring set in 18K White/Yellow Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 1.6 cm Ring Size: 49 Total Weight: 3.64 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Yellow Diamonds Ring 18 Karat Gold Diamond Cluster filigree
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designer Filigree Yellow Diamond Ring. 18k Rose Gold approx weight 12.1 grams. Natural Yellow Diamonds approx 1.48 carat Natural White Diamonds approx 2.09 Carat H-I-SI overall very...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
9K Yellow Gold Ruby and Pearl Vintage Style Owl Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to Order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 9K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 7 Total Gemstones Weight: 0.65 carat.
Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
9K Yellow Gold Natural Opal Vintage Style Floral Cluster Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 9K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 3-8 Total Gemstones Weight: 1.53 carat.
Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Concentric Yellow Sapphire Ring in 18K Yellow Gold with Black and White Diamond
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Introducing our exquisite Concentric Yellow Sapphire Ring in 18K Yellow Gold fashioned with Black and White Diamond, a true masterpiece of craftsmanship and elegance. This captivatin...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels GIA 7.03ct Ruby & 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels GIA Certified 7.03ct Ruby and 18K Yellow Gold Ring A masterpiece of vibrant elegance, this Van Cleef & Arpels ring showcases a magnificent 7.03-carat GIA-certified...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Sapphire, Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Yellow Sapphire 4.88 carat, Yellow Sapphire 1.20 carat with Diamond 0.45 carat Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.8 cm Length: 2 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 7.52 grams ...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
9K Yellow Gold Solid Amethyst Edwardian Style Filigree Marquise Cocktail Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 9K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 3-8 Total Gemstones Weight: 2.80 carat.
Amethyst, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sunita Nahata Peridot 2.44ct. Fancy Ring in 18Karat Yellow Gold.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Presented A lovely collection of gems, including Peridot, Amethyst, Sky Blue Topaz, and Swiss Blue Topaz is perfect for people who value quality and want to wear it to any occasion o...
Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sunita Nahata Rhodolite 2.99ct. Fancy Ring in 18Karat Yellow Gold.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Presented A lovely collection of gems, including Rhodolite, Peridot, Amethyst, Sky Blue Topaz, and Swiss Blue Topaz is perfect for people who value quality and want to wear it to any...
Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Sapphire with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Yellow Sapphire 4.13 carats with Diamond 0.44 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.9 cm Length: 1.4 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 13.19 grams "We first opened doors in 1...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k 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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