Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Ring all handmade with Byzantine workmanship and a
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18...
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Sapphires Rubies Wide Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios design ring handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold all custom-made. The gorgeous ring
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...
14k Yellow Gold Sapphire Emerald Ruby & Diamond Matte Finish Puffed Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Oval Cut - Bezel Set - Deep Blue Color - 4.3x3.3mm
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$975Sale Price / item|44% Off
Natural Ruby, Tourmalines and Sapphires ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Ring with natural ruby, tourmalines and sapphires. Metal: 14k gold Weight: 2.24 g. Central
Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
Pair of 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Diamond Ruby and Sapphire Nesting Rings
By effegi
Located in New York, NY
fluted yellow gold, with pave diamonds an a oval ruby and sapphire cabochon center. Each ring forms a V
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Triple Row Ruby Emerald Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Triple row ring set with 3 cabochons (ruby, emerald and sapphire) and 60 diamonds weighing
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rossella Ugolini Turtle Cocktail Ring Handcrafted with Sapphires Ruby Diamonds
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
gold by skilled artisans. Adorned with 0.60 karats cabochon sapphires, 0.35 karats cabochon ruby, and
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, Rhodium
Sapphires Rubies Emeralds Aquamarine Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
. Diamonds weight 0.14 karat Sapphires,aquamarine,rubies and emeralds total weight 7.94 karat Ring total
Aquamarine, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Yellow Sapphire Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Yellow Sapphire Retro Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural
Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Nari Fine Jewels Ruby, Sapphire & Diamond Swirl Bypass Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
Sparkle with confidence with this 14k yellow gold ring showcasing east-west pear shaped ruby and
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Gold Byzantine Ring with Ruby Sapphire Emerald
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios design ring handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold. The ring is microscopically
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1.81ct Blue Sapphire, Ruby Ring Set in 18k White and Yellow Gold
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This is a stunning Blue Sapphire Ring, set with rubies in an 18k white and yellow gold setting
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Emerald Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer multicolor diamond ring is handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold. This
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sa...
Fire Opal Emeralds Sapphires Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
grams Sapphires Ruby and emeralds weight 7.27 karat Fire opal weight 2.87 karat Ring size 7.75 Us 16 Ita
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,458Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style White Diamond Blue Sapphire Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Marquise Cut Rubies. This Ring is available also in 14 or 18K Yellow or White Gold. This Ring is available
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,447Sale Price|29% Off
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Gold Byzantine Ring with Ruby Sapphire Emerald
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios design ring handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold. The ring is microscopically
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rho...
Pradera Jewels 18k Yellow Gold Ring & Diamonds, Sapphires and Corundum Ruby
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
18K yellow gold ring with a total weight of 4.45 grams, silver with a total weight of 10.39 grams
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$5,673Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco White Diamond Ruby Emerald Blue Sapphire Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 0.15 Carats of White
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold...
French 1940s Ruby Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Patriotic Tank Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark. Geometric, this tank ring is set on its top of
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...
9K Yellow Gold Natural Ruby Sapphire and Diamond Vintage Style Duo Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Duo ring features captivating oval natural ruby and blue sapphire, set side by side to symbolize
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Emeralds Rubies Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer Ring is all handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold and is microscopically
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Multi-ge...
$709Sale Price / item|25% Off
14k Gold Ring with Ruby, Rose Sapphires, Tourmaline and Diamonds Cherry Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring with natural ruby, rose sapphires, tourmaline and diamonds. July birthstone
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
18k Yellow Gold Gold Ring with Sapphire, Ruby and Vivid Yellow Diamonds.
Located in San Antonio, TX
Gemset 18k ring set with Blue Sapphire (2.36cts approx), Rubies (3.50cts approx) and Vivid Yellow
18k Gold
$1,100Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby & Yellow Sapphire Rectangle Ring In 18K Yellow Gold
By Tresor Collection
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Tresor Beautiful Ring feature 2.45 carats of Gemstone. The Ring are an ode to the luxurious yet
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian English sapphire ruby diamond 18k yellow gold five stone ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Victorian English sapphire ruby diamond 18k yellow gold five stone ring is a beautifully balanced
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Beautiful 0.45ct Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, and Diamonds Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
This captivating piece of jewelry is crafted from 18K yellow gold, offering a radiant and luxurious
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 kt. Bicolour Gold Ring With Diamonds, Sapphire, Emeralds and Rubies
Located in Antwerp, BE
, sapphire, emeralds and rubies. The piece feautures a textured field of brilliant cut diamonds together
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,458Sale Price|20% Off
Emerald Blue Sapphire Ruby Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold "Butterfly" Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Rose Cut Diamonds. This Ring has 4.40 Carats of Emeralds, Rubies and Blue Sapphires. This
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl...
$4,349Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Emerald Ruby Blue Sapphire White Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Ring has 1.30 Carats of Rubies. This Ring has 0.90 Carats of Blue Sapphires
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14...
Multi Strand Black Diamond Yellow Sapphire Ruby Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Black Diamond 1.02ct Yellow Sapphire 2.08ct Ruby 1.42ct Size US7.25
Black Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Contemporary Diamond Ruby and Blue, Yellow and Pink Sapphire Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
sapphire with a single round cut ruby, framing these stones and accenting the ring shanks are round cut
Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, ...
Estate Sapphire Ruby Diamond Infinity Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
infinity symbol in the middle overwhelmed by best Diamond quality and natural Sapphire and Ruby of the
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$945Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Blue Sapphire Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Ring is made of 9K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver. This Ring has 0.05
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow G...
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Ruby and Sapphire Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
ruby and sapphire all total weight of 0,30 Carat. We also make this beautiful ring in white and rose
Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, ...
14ct Yellow Gold 1950s Double Headed Ruby Sapphire & Diamond Marquise Snake Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
is a true gem. Crafted from 14ct yellow gold, the ring features a unique two-headed design, with one
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Intricate Oriental Ring with Cabochon Rubies, Sapphires, and Other Gemstones
Located in Berlin, BE
This stunning and intricate oriental ring showcases a delightful array of cabochon-cut gemstones
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Moonstone, Quartz, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, ...
Impressive Blue Yellow Orange Sapphire Ruby Tsavorite Diamond White Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring White Gold 14 K Diamond 34-RND-0,13-G/VS1A Sapphire 2-0,26ct Ruby 1 Round Tsavorite 2-0,19ct
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold, White...
Italian 18k Gold Figaro Ring with Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald & Pearl – 6.9g
Located in Berlin, BE
Unique Italian ring in Figaro chain style, crafted in 750 (18k) yellow gold. Set with ruby
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,134Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Emerald Ruby Sapphire Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of Rubies. This Ring has a 0.70 Carat Blue Sapphire. Size ITA: 15 USA: 7 This Ring has also its
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...
$576Sale Price / item|20% Off
Stackable Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire Band Ring in 14k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Stackable Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire Band Ring in 14K Gold with diamonds symbolizes the everlasting
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Emerald and Sapphire Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer thin band ring all handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold. The gorgeous band
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...
$1,600Sale Price|20% Off
Floral Color Ruby, Emerald , Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This ring, originating from the early 20th century, is a beautiful amalgamation of precious
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona Ruby Pink Sapphire White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold ring, set with a cabochon
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Emerald and Sapphires Wide Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
Ring features a brilliant-cut diamond total weight of 0,22 Carat, a Center Ruby, 2 Sapphires, and 12
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...
David Webb Black Enamel Ruby Emerald Sapphire Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By David Webb
Located in beverly hills, CA
. It boasts stunning adornments, including black enamel, a cabochon ruby, emerald, sapphire, and a
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Important Ring with Foliage Pattern, Citrine, Sapphires Rubies Tsavorite Diamond
Located in Paris, FR
Faceted Oval Citrine Size 16 x 22 mm, the Openwork Body is Decorated with Sapphires, Rubies, yellow
Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
Ring with emerald, ruby, sapphire and brilliant cut diamonds 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold ring set with ruby, sapphire, emerald and brilliant-cut diamond total 040ct – F/G
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond Wide Cocktail Band Ring 18K Yellow Gold Size 6.75
Located in New York, NY
honeycomb pattern. Showcasing a stunning collection of gemstones like Emerald, Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
"Octopus" Ring in Textured 14K Gold with Star Ruby and Parti & Star Sapphires
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This one-of-a-kind ring by Eytan Brandes features five natural sapphire and ruby cabochons, each
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Star Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold,...
$800Sale Price|20% Off
115 Carat Natural Amethyst Ball Ruby Emerald Yellow Sapphire Cabs 14K Gold Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
,Emeralds,Blue and Yellow Sapphires set in 14K yellow gold bezels. In 1978 our workshop started in Italy to
Amethyst, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 kt. Gold Ring With 1.20 ct. Cabochon Sapphire & Ruby & Diamond
Located in Antwerp, BE
Magnificant 18 kt. Gold Ring With Cabochon Sapphire and Ruby and Diamond Diamonds: Brilliant cut
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
Emerald Ruby and Sapphire Vintage Style Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This Emerald, Ruby, and Sapphire Vintage Style Ring is a breathtaking masterpiece, with alternating
Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$800Sale Price|20% Off
107 Carat Black Obsidian Ball Ruby Emerald Yellow Sapphire Cabs 14K Gold Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
,Emeralds and Yellow Sapphires set in 14K yellow gold bezels. In 1978 our workshop started in Italy to make
Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$944Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Yellow Sapphire Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Yellow Sapphire Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver Natural
Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Pradera Jewels 18k Yellow Gold Ring & Diamonds and Sapphires, Ruby and Emerald
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
18K yellow gold ring with a total weight of 4.40 grams, silver with a total weight of 6.42 grams
Diamond, Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Ruby and Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios design multicolor ring is 18 Karat Yellow Gold and is all hand made with Byzantine
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sa...
$960Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Orient” Natural Ruby & Yellow Sapphire Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Natural Ruby & Yellow Sapphire Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver Natural Oval Shape
Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
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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