Marquise Jade Baguette Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 4.75 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 3.1 Grams Diamond Count: 6 Diamond Carat Wei...
Jade, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Green Jade Diamond Satin Finish 14k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 5.7 Grams Diamond Count: 6 Diamond Carat Weight: 0.15 carats Diamond Color: G Diamond Clarity: VS Jade Measurements: ...
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
6 Carat Jade and Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Ring Size: 8 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 9.7 Grams Gemstone Specifications: Center Gemstone: Jadeite Jade Shape: O...
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Halo Jade Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 5.5 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 8.7 Grams Gemstone Specifications: Center Gemston...
Jade, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Mings Oval Green Jade Cabochon Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Stone: Jade Jade Measurements: ~23.1 mm x 18.7 mm x 7.4 Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 9.6 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 (resizable) Stamped...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Cabochon Black Jade 18K Yellow Gold Trellis Ring
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
Black jade is amplified by the warm glow of 18k yellow gold for this ring.
Jade, Black Jade, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Mings Double Lavender Cabochon Jade Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Hawaii Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 11.0 Grams Jade Measurements: ~ 21.3 mm x 8.9 mm x 8.8 mm Ring Size: 5.75 (resizable) Stamped:...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Oval Green Jadeite Jade Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
This discerning ring features a bright semi translucent oval of richly mottled green jadeite jade elegantly enhanced by a classic frame of 14 karat yellow gold.
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ming's Hawaii Marquise Cabochon Black Jade Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Specifications: Designer: Ming's Hawaii Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Jade Info: 1 marquise cabochon black jade Jade Measurements: 21.4 mm x 11.0 mm x 5.9 mm Jade Carat Weight: ~8.0 c...
Jade, Black Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Green Jade Swirl Ring Midcentury
Located in Wallkill, NY
Lovely Mid Century Oval Green Jade set in 18K Gold. Shank is a swirl design and the Jade sits high atop it. Measuring .69 x.51 in. It sits up .45 in. The ring is a size 5.5. It can b...
Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,000
Jade Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold ring with oval jade. Measuring approx. 12.3 x 7.7 x 3.1mm.
Jade, Gold
Retro Jade Handmade Braided 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This classic retro estate cocktail ring features a braided design hand-crafted in 14k yellow gold and set with an oval green jade stone.
Jade, Yellow Gold
$3,724Sale Price|20% Off
24 Carat Green Jade Solitaire Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
24 Carat Green Jade Solitaire Ring in 14K Yellow Gold A striking solitaire ring crafted in 14K yellow gold, featuring an approximately 24-carat oval cabochon-cut green jade secured ...
Jade, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 14K Yellow Gold Jade Marquise Diamond Ring, 20th Century
Located in Sewickley, PA
This elegant jade and diamond ring showcases a rich green jade centerpiece carved in a classic marquise silhouette, framed by warm yellow gold.
Diamond, Jade, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold 7.12ct Type A Jadeite Jade Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage jade ring is an especially appealing piece, centered by a substantial 7.12 carat Type A jadeite jade that gives it both strong visual presence and important collector ap...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Green Jade Oval Cabochon Band Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Discover the allure of this striking 20th-century ring, crafted in 14k yellow gold and featuring vibrant green jade cabochons.
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Cabochon Green Jade Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 7.5 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 9.9 Grams Gemstone Specifications: Center Gemston...
Jade, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold 0.11ct Diamond and Jade Ring MF11-062926
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A captivating ring in 14K yellow gold, featuring jade alongside diamonds totaling 0.11 carats.
Diamond, Jade, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Mings Red Marquise Cabochon Jade Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Jade: Red Jade Jade Measurements: 20 mm x 9 mm x 5 mm Total Weight: 7.7 Grams Ring Size: 6 (resizable) Stamped: "M...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Cabochon Green Jade Ring 14K Yellow Gold Size 12.5
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 12.5 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 11.0 Grams Gemstone Specifications: Center Gemst...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Cabochon Mottled Green Jade Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 8 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 8.1 Grams Gemstone Specifications: Center Gemstone:...
Jade, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$7,600Sale Price|20% Off
Jade And Diamonds in 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold cocktail ring with rich green jade and approximately 1.4tct white diamonds.
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Oval Cabochon Green Jade Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 9.75 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 4.7 Grams Gemstone Specifications: Center Gemstone: Jadeite Jade Shap...
Jade, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Gents Ring with Jade Center
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat yellow gold ring . The center section of this ring is set with a beautiful Green Jade curved section.
Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lavender Oval Jade Cabochon Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 5.2 Grams Jade Measurements: 16.5 mm x 13.2 mm x 5.9 mm Jade Carat Weight: ~11.59 carats Ring Size: 6.75 (resizable) ...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Cabochon Green Jade Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 9.25 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 6.8 Grams Gemstone Specifications: Center Gemsto...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Oval Jade Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 7.25 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 5.6 Grams Gemstone Specifications: Center Gemsto...
Jade, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Men's Modern Black Jade and Diamond Ring - 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Oval shape cabochon black jade ring, prong set in 18k yellow gold. The Jade measures approximately 15.29 mm x 12.28 mm x 7.20 mm.
Diamond, Jade, Black Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Cabochon Green Jade Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 9 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 10.5 Grams Gemstone Specifications: Center Gemstone...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Jadeite Jade Frog and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage ring is a delicate and highly appealing jade design, combining the timeless elegance of jadeite jade with the refined sparkle of diamond in a warm 18k yellow gold setting.
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 40 Carat Lavender Jade 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Condition: Good Era: Mid Century Year: 1970's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Gemstone: Untreated Jadeite Jade Stone Count: 1 Carat Weight: 40ct Cut: Oval Cabochon Color: Lavender Clarity: O...
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 5.50 Carat Oval Jade Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1960's Bright green 5.50 carat translucent GIA certified A grade natural untreated oval jadeite jade set in a handmade ring in 22k yellow gold with intricate filigree and engraving o...
Jade, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
15ct Yellow Gold Jade Ring with Snake Form Shoulders
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
This exquisite vintage ring features a 15-carat yellow gold band, elegantly designed with a bezel-set oval jade pendant.
Jade, Yellow Gold
Vintage Yellow Gold Leaf Motif with Carved Green Jade Ring
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite ring features a vibrant green jade stone, intricately carved and set in a smooth 12k gold bezel. The band showcases subtle leaf motif engravings, adding a touch of sop...
Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 10K Yellow Gold 2 Ct Jade Carved Intaglio Ring
Located in New York, NY
The ring showcases ornate detailing on the band, crafted in 10k yellow gold, enhancing the jade's natural beauty.
Jade, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mings Oval Cabochon Green Jade Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Stone: Jade Jade Measurements: 21.5 mm x 15.3 mm x 6.2 mm Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 6.6 Grams Ring Size: 6 (resizable) please...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Jadeite Jade and Diamond Disk Ring
Located in New York, NY
A vintage 14k yellow gold cluster ring featuring a carved jadeite jade disk accented by sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mings Black Jade Filigree Setting Oval Cabochon Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 10.0 Grams Stones: Oval Black Cabochon Jade Jade Measurements: ~27.0 mm x 19.0 mm x 6.1 mm Ring Size:...
Jade, Black Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Carved Jade, Diamond, Onyx Ruby Ring
Located in beverly hills, CA
This gorgeous ring features a round-shaped plaque of hand-carved jade with an ornate oriental design, onyx, diamonds accented with 2 rubies, one on each side of the ring crafted in 1...
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,278Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Teardrop Jade & Diamond Cocktail Twin Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 7.22 Grams Ring Size: 5.5 ( fitted on finger, please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 20.66mm (0.81") (top of t...
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mings Marquise Cabochon Red Bicolor Jade Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 8.7 Grams Stones: Marquise Red Bicolor Jade Jade Measurements: 24 mm x 11.6 mm x 7.2 mm Ring Size: 6 ...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pale Green Jade Ring ~14 carats in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Pale green oval cabochon cut jade ring, bezel set in 14k yellow gold. The Jade measures approximately 19.86 mm x 14.64 mm x 5.24 mm with an estimated weight of 13.74 carats.
Jade, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Green Jade Ring with Raised Design Element, 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Oval shape cabochon green jade ring, bezel set in 14k yellow gold. The Jade measures approximately 13.27 mm x 9.94 mm x 5.60 mm with an estimated weight of 6.67 carats.
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mings Marquise Cabochon Deep Green Jade Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 6.5 Grams Stones: Marquise Deep Green Jade Jade Measurements: 22 mm x 10 mm x 5 mm Ring Size: 5.25 (r...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Circa 1930s 9K Yellow Gold Jade Nanette Shape Ring - VHK#105
Located in Hicksville, NY
Circa 1930s 9K Yellow Gold Jade Nanette Shape Ring - VHK#105 Item Details: Year: 1930s Ring Size: 5.5 Metal Type: 9k Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.8 grams Jade Det...
Jade, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Jade Ring Size 5.5 #14655
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Jade Ring- This lovely ring features carved jade (23 mm x 14 mm) set in beautifully detailed 14K yellow gold.
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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.
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal Diamonds Jade 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Diamond, Jade, Opal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Moonstone Neverending RIng
By Jade Jagger
Located in London, GB
Moonstone Never-ending ring with diamonds and white enamel in 18k yellow gold Moonstone 28.56 carats Diamond: 0.80 carats Size: 56
White Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Golden Brown Jadeite Jade and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage ring is a distinctive and highly appealing jade design, centered by golden brown jadeite jade accented by diamond in a warm 14k yellow gold setting.
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
24 Karat Yellow Gold Cabochon Pink Tourmaline & Jade Statement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
24 Karat gold statement ring featuring a substantial cabochon pink tourmaline centerpiece secured by four prominent gold prongs. The dramatic oval-top design measures approximately 3...
Jade, Tourmaline, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Natural Certified Jadeite Jade Yellow Gold Saddle Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1960's Elongated jadeite jade saddle 18k yellow gold ring. GIA certified untreated bright green Jade. 18k yellow gold One mottled green natural untreated Jadeite Jade 14.9 x 5mm, s...
Jade, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold 9.8ct Lavender Jadeite Jade Marquise Cabochon Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Cut as a marquise cabochon, the stone has an elongated silhouette that adds drama and sophistication while showcasing the jade’s color and polish to full effect. The 14k yellow gold ...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,198Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Solid 14k Yellow Gold Carved Jade Lizard / Salamander Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 14.28 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 (Fitted on a finger.
Jade, Yellow Gold
Vintage Men's Large Black Mottled Jade Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 10 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 8.2 Grams Gemstone Specifications: Center Gemstone:...
Jade, Black Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,598Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Victorian Solid Yellow Gold Faceted Jade Saddle Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 5 Grams Ring Size: 6.0 (Fitted on a finger.
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mings Marquis Red Jade Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 5.6 Grams Ring Size: 6 (resizable) Stamped: "Mings" "14K" Ring Measurements: 25mm x 11mm Condition: Preow...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Pale Green Jade Novette Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 7.25 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 7.19 Grams Ring Height: 25 mm Gemstone Specificat...
Jade, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Carved Jadeite Jade & Diamond Floral Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and features beautifully carved jadeite jade in an elegant floral motif.
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona Jadeite Jade 18 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold ring set with an oblong Burmese Jade weighing 9.20 carats.
Jade, 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 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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