Opal and Diamond Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Style: Opal and Diamond Ring Total Weight: 4.4 Grams Ring Size: 6 (resizable) Gemstone Specifications: Center Gemstone: Opal Gemst...
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$2,680Sale Price|20% Off
18 Karat Yellow Gold Opal Cluster Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details Metal: 18K YELLOW GOLD Measurements : Width/Length: 19.51MM/4.72 Thickness: 1.30 mm Specifications: main stone: OPAL STONE 3.36MM dia...
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring 14k Yellow Gold with Round Faceted Opals
Located in Heemstede, NL
Wear it alone for a classic look, or stack it with other rings for your personal style. Material: 14k yellow gold Stones: 8 opals Cut: round Weight: ca 2 grams Size of the ring: 18 ...
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Ring
Located in Bradenton, FL
Beautiful 14k yellow gold opal encircled with diamonds ring. 7.15 Grams TW.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18kt ring yellow gold Opal and diamonds
By Bonebakker
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Opal 1,40ct & diamonds 0,22ct
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Ring with Australian Opal. (Size 8.50)
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
14K Yellow Gold Ring with Australian Opal. (Size 8.50) New Gender: Ladies.
Opal, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Ring Size 6- This lovely ring features five oval opals (6 mm x 4 mm each) and four round brilliant cut diamonds set in beautifully deta...
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Australian Opal & Diamond Ring 5g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies' 14k yellow gold, opal, and diamond ring. Tests 59% gold using an XRF metals analyzer and weighs 5 grams.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro 9ct Yellow Gold Opal Diamond Cocktail Ring, Italy, 23.22ct Opal
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any information, insights, images or videos, do not hesitate to write to us, our team will be happy to provide you with any type of information. Total weight of the ring grams 1...
Diamond, Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
14K Yellow Gold Natural Opal Vintage Style Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Capture the essence of vintage romance with this exquisite Natural Opal Vintage Style Ring. Evoking the elegance of the Edwardian era, the delicate yellow gold band showcases a gradu...
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,606Sale Price|44% Off
Opal Yellow Gold Ring Daenerys Style Natural Opal Crystal Pipe Luminous Stone
Located in Berlin, DE
18K yellow gold ring with Natural Opal Crystal Pipe opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.2 х 0.39 х 0.55 in / 5 х 10 х 14 mm stone weight - 3.5 carats ring weight - 5.76 g...
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal Diamond Sapphire Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 11.7 Grams Ring Size: 7.5 Gemstone Specifications: Center Gemstone: Opal Gemstone Measurements: ~22 mm x 15 mm Diamo...
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.20 Carat Opal Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1960's Oval opal and diamond ring. 3.20 carat oval cabochon center opal with 4 round and 10 tapered baguette cut diamonds in a 18k yellow gold setting.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,192Sale Price|20% Off
Bold Opal & Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Bold Opal & Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold Crafted in solid 14k yellow gold, this striking ring features a vivid opal set in a sleek, modern design.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Minimalist Green Emerald Ring 14K Yellow Gold Band
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Every piece of opal is unique in its own ways and patterns. We only use high-quality Natural Opals (NO synthetics or imitations) for our jewelry. ------------------------------------...
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Classic Oval-Cab Australian Opal with Fire Opal 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This Ring is weight 2.88 grams. Crafted with 14K Yellow Gold, this delicate Ring is polished to a high finish shine.
Opal, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rosalyn 14K Yellow Gold Oval-Cut Opal Ring
Located in New York, NY
Decorate yourself in elegance with this Ring is crafted from 14K Yellow Gold by Gin & Grace.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Vibrant Cabochon Fire Opal 14K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful vibrant orange oval cabochon fire opal 14K yellow gold ring. The unusual gold swirl design of this ring complements the natural fiery swirl inclusions of the opal gemstone.
Opal, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Aurelia 14K Yellow Gold Cushion-Cut Opal Ring
Located in New York, NY
Decorate yourself in elegance with this Ring is crafted from 14K Yellow Gold by Gin & Grace.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Boulder Opal & Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14k yellow gold Diamonds: 5 round cut = 0.03cttw Color: J Clarity: SI1-2 Dimensions: ring measures 20.6mm wide Size: 6.5 (complimentary sizing available) ...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Tanzanite, Inlay Opal & Diamond Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This colorful 14k yellow gold ring is brought to life using a combination of gorgeous inlay opal, sparely diamond and violet tanzanite.
Diamond, Opal, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Brutalist Opal & Diamond Ring 9.96g Size 6.5 10×7mm Opal
Located in Media, PA
A striking mid-century Brutalist-design 14K yellow gold ring, featuring a vivid natural opal at its center, framed by ten sparkling accent diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal Yellow Gold Ring Daenerys Style Natural Opal Crystal Pipe Luminous Stone
Located in Berlin, DE
18K yellow gold ring with Natural Opal Crystal Pipe opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.2 х 0.39 х 0.55 in / 5 х 10 х 14 mm stone weight - 3.5 carats ring weight - 5.76 g...
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Gold Opal and Diamond Ring Size 6.5- This stunning ring features 16 round opals and three round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
Natural Ethiopian Opal Ring 0.03 Carats 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ethiopian Opal: 0.03 Carats Metal: 9K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7.25 US Custom sizing available upon r...
Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold
$959Sale Price / item|44% Off
Black Opal 14k Gold Ring, Multicolor Opal Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
💍It could be done in any size - you can choose on menu 💍Color and type of the stones could be changed 💍Made in Solid 14K Gold, in your choice of colour: Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Wh...
Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold
Vintage Opal & Ruby Chevron Ring – 14k Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
A true one-of-a-kind piece, perfect for collectors or as a meaningful gift. Features: Genuine opal with vibrant ruby accents (~0.60 ct total ruby weight) Solid 14k yellow gold (4 ...
Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Opal Ring Circa 1950's 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Opal jewelry
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Ethiopian Opal Ring Authentic Hand made Natural Stones Nice color and brilliance. 14k Yellow Gold approx 7.50 grams Area design size approx 24 x 17 mm Center Opal size 8x6mm ...
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Ethiopian Opal Ring 0.03 Carats 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ethiopian Opal: 0.03 Carats Metal: 9K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7.25 US Custom sizing available upon r...
Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold
Dalben Hart Shape Australian Opal Yellow Gold Ring
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design 18k yellow gold satin finishing ring with a 4,25 carat bezel-set hart shape Australian opal from Coober Pedy mine .
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chromia 6.61ct Ethiopian Opal 14K Yellow Gold Ring
By Chromia NYC
Located in New York, NY
Set in radiant 14K yellow gold, the ring exudes warmth and sophistication.
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Black Opal Diamond Cluster 14k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Black Opal Diamond Cluster 14k Yellow Gold Ring, circa 1990s.
Diamond, Black Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fire Opal Yellow Gold Ring Mexican Gemstone Jewelry Red
Located in Berlin, DE
14K yellow gold with natural Fire Opal opal origin - Mexico opal measurements - 0.12 x 0.24 x 0.31 in / 3 x 6 x 8 mm opal weight - 0.7 carats ring size - 6.25 US ring weight - 4.35...
Opal, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Pear-Shaped Opal and Diamond Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This elegant ring is crafted in 14 karat yellow gold and showcases a captivating pear-shaped opal as its centerpiece.
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
Natural Ethiopian Opal Ring 0.03 Carats 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ethiopian Opal: 0.03 Carats Metal: 9K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7.25 US Custom sizing available upon r...
Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,276Sale Price|20% Off
Luminous Opal & Diamond Halo Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Luminous Opal & Diamond Halo Ring in 14k Yellow Gold This ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and features a prong-set opal at the center, framed by a sparkling halo of round dia...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Ethiopian Opal Ring 0.03 Carats 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ethiopian Opal: 0.03 Carats Metal: 9K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7.25 US Custom sizing available upon r...
Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,757Sale Price|44% Off
Ethiopian Opal Yellow Gold Ring Natural Neon Rainbow engagement ring
Located in Berlin, DE
14K yellow gold ring with natural Opal opal origin - Ethiopia opal measurements - 0.28 х 0.31 х 0.71 in / 7 х 8 х 18 mm stone weight - 5.80 carats ring weight - 5 grams ring size ...
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 9-Stone Opal Ring in 10k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Vintage 9-Stone Opal Ring in 10k Yellow Gold This vintage ring is crafted in 10k yellow gold and features a prong-set oval crystal opal at the center, surrounded by eight smaller cr...
Opal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.70ct Garnet opal engagement ring in 9ct yellow gold.
Located in London, GB
1.70ct Garnet opal engagement ring in 9ct yellow gold. Beautiful garnet and opal engagement ring in 9k yellow gold antique.
Garnet, Opal, Yellow Gold
Diamonds Opal 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, IT
Vintage ring in 14K gold, 800 thousandths silver with opal and old rose cut diamonds, 1950s.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal & Ruby Cocktail ring in 14KT yellow gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Unique Opal and Ruby cocktail ring in 14KT gold. The ring looks very intersting with glimses of ranbow colors in the opal and stunning pinkish red rubies to balance it off. The ring ...
Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18 Karat Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Ring Size 7- This lovely ring features one oval opal (10 mm x 8 mm) and four round brilliant cut diamonds set in beautifully detailed 18K yello...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dalben Blue Rectangular Boulder Opal Yellow Gold Ring
By Oreste Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design One of a kind 18k yellow gold semi lucid finishing ring with a 13,7 carat bezel-set wonderful rectangular Boulder Opal.
Opal, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
10K Yellow Gold Opal Ring Size 6 #16367
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 10K Yellow Gold Opal Ring Size 6 This beautiful 10K yellow gold ring features 4 gorgeous white opal stones!
Opal, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
10K Yellow Gold Opal Diamond Ring Size 6.5 #25437
Located in Washington Depot, CT
10K Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Ring Size 6.5 This delicate 10K yellow gold ring features a luminous opal gemstone (7.5 mm x 6 mm) accented by three round brilliant cut diamonds on...
Diamond, Opal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald & Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Emerald & Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in 14K Yellow Gold. The faceted fire opal is exceptionally rare and stunning!
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal 14K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring, Circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful and substantial vintage opal gemstone and 14-Karat yellow gold cocktail ring, circa 1960s.
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Fire Opal & Diamond Surrounded By 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
Fire Opal & Diamond Surrounded By 18k Yellow Gold Ring Diamond - 0.33 CTS Fire Opal - 1.1 CTS 18k Yellow Gold Custom Services Resizing is available.
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
9K Yellow Gold Cabochon Amethyst and Opal 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: 7.22 carat.
Amethyst, Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 24k Yellow Gold 3.10ct Australian Opal Floral Ring
Located in New York, NY
This antique ring is crafted in rich 24k yellow gold and features a 3.10 carat Australian opal set within a delicate floral motif.
Opal, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
Judy Geib Platinum 18k Yellow Gold Opal Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handmade opal ring in platinum and 18k yellow gold by New York jewelry designer Judy Geib.
Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Dalben Blue Green Boulder Opal Yellow Gold Ring
By Oreste Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design One of a kind 18 kt yellow gold satin finishing ring with a blue green colors solid Australian Boulder Opal rhombus shape weight 4,63 carats .
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dalben Blue Green Boulder Opal Yellow Gold Ring
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design One of a kind 18 kt yellow gold ring with a blue green colors solid Australian Boulder Opal weight 5,38 carats .
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,050
Opal Opulence Ring!
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
Bring color into your life! Vintage ring with a beautiful opal doublet. Materials: 14k Weight: 6g Size: 6.75 Stone: 19.3 x 11.5
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Opal Solitaire Diamond Ring 10k Yellow Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Main Stone: Australian Opal Band Material: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Cut: Oval Weight: 3 grams **Due to the uniqueness of the opal stone, there are flashes of iri...
Diamond, Opal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.94 Carat Fire Opal Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.94 Carat Fire Opal Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring This Ring features a Round Cut Fire Opal weighing 1.50 Carats, surrounded by Multi-Colored Sapphires weighing 1.33 C...
Diamond, Sapphire, Fire Opal, Opal, 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.
Opals were discovered in 400 BC, and since then five types have been found throughout the world. Before you start shopping for mysteriously beautiful vintage opal rings and other opal jewelry, learn about the different varieties of the gem — and find out which historical figure was reportedly willing to trade his kingdom for a single stone.
Here is a little riddle for you: the month of October has two birthstones, but only one of them encompasses the colors of other birthstones. If you guessed opal, you’re right! (The other gemstone associated with the month of October is tourmaline.)
Opals are such unusual gemstones that there are too many old-wives tales associated with them, like if you’re a blond, wearing an opal necklace will protect your locks from losing color. Opals were also very fashionable in the early 19th century, up until the publication of Sir Walter Scott’s novel Anne of Geierstein in 1829. The title heroine wears an opal and succumbs to an untimely death. However, the British monarchy, and in particular Queen Victoria, did not let this story get in their way, and they frequently gifted opals to friends and family members. October babies should disregard the noise and proudly wear their opals!
There are five types of precious opals: boulder opal, fire opal, crystal/water opal, black opal, and white/light opal. Each variety is distinguished by its color.
So, where does the name come from? The word opal is thought to originate from the Roman opalus or from the Sanskrit úpala (“precious stone”) or from the Greek opallios (“to see a color change”). So while there have been many names for the stones, opals were first discovered in 400 BC in Ethiopia. But the early reference that comes up most often in history books is from the Roman philosopher Pliny the Elder, who wrote about it in 75 AD. In his text he refers to it as opali. The Romans were big fans of opal, Mark Antony was so enamored by it that, as the story goes, he was willing to trade a portion of his kingdom for a single opal.
There's a wide variety of antique and vintage opal jewelry on 1stDibs (and you won't have to trade your kingdom for it).
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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