Diamond Onyx Yin Yang Ring 14K Gold Arthur Mitchell Dance Theater Harlem Ballet
Located in New York, NY
AND NATIVE AMERICAN JEWELRY. HERE WE HAVE A WONDERFUL YIN AND YANG RING. THE YIN AND YANG DESIGN IS
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern Yin-Yang Diamond Ring by Dinh Van in White Gold
By Jean Dinh Van
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Discover the unique elegance of this modern Yin-Yang ring signed by Dinh Van, crafted in luxurious
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Rose Quartz Pave Diamond Yin Yang Mattioli Ring
By Mattioli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mattioli. This is an amazing handmade rose quartz and diamond Yin Yang ring created in 18K White Gold. The
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yin Yang Peridot Gold Statement Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
By Coach House
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Fabulous handmade Moi et Toi Ring intertwined in the Yin and Yang form; in brushed 14k
Peridot, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Ben Rosenfeld Diamond Yin and Yang Dress Ring Set
By Ben Rosenfeld
Located in London, GB
Here we have a striking dress ring set by Ben Rosenfeld. This exquisite piece showcases a
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
SigridB Engagement ring“YIN-YANG” Love Collection Brilliant Tanzanite Tourmaline
Located in CAPRINO VERONESE, Veneto
This 18k, White golden ring is A PIECE OF THE SET called "YIN-YANG" out of the Love Collection by
Diamond, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,450 / item
Yin-Yang Fashion Band in 14k Yellow Gold
By Danhov Jewelry Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Yin-Yang Fashion Band in 14k Yellow Gold SETTING INFORMATION More Information Band Width 6 mm Ring
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Yin Yang 6 Carat Diamond Swirling Cocktail Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
crafted pave set seven row yin yang style swirling diamond 18K yellow gold diamond cocktail/anniversary
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Oval Black and White Diamond Yin Yang Statement Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Achieve perfect harmony with this Black and White Diamond Yin Yang Statement Ring. Meticulously
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Oval Black and White Diamond Yin Yang Statement Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Achieve perfect harmony with this Black and White Diamond Yin Yang Statement Ring. Meticulously
Black Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Mings Yin and Yang Cutout Band Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 4.1 Grams Ring Size
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yin and Yang Ruby Ring Gold Natural Bicolor Red Ruby July Birthstone
Located in Berlin, DE
14K white gold ring with natural Star Ruby ruby origin - Thailand stone measurements - 0.16 x 0.28
Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Black Onyx White Agate Yin Yang Motif White Diamond Halo 14K Gold Signet Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
Elegant Yin Yang Statement Ring. This striking ring features a yin yang design with contrasting
Agate, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold
Estate SOHO Italian 18K Diamond Black Enamel Yin Yang Paisley Cocktail Ring Sz 7
By SOHO
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A well done ring by maker SOHO of Italy crafted in 18K white gold and finished with flawless black
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Unavailable
18k Yellow and White Gold Yin Yang Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our stunning Yin Yang Ring symbolizes harmony and balance, while making a minimal, yet bold
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
14k Yellow and White Gold Yin Yang Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our stunning Yin Yang Ring symbolizes harmony and balance, while making a minimal, yet bold
14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Rhyden 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver Yin Yang Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our stunning Yin Yang Ring symbolizes harmony and balance, while making a minimal, yet bold
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
14K Tri-Tone Gold 2.81 Carat Fancy Diamond Yin Yang Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14 Karat Tri Tone Gold Pear Shape Fancy Diamond Yin Yang Ring with 2 Pear Shape Fancy Color Diamond
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Iconic Round Yin Yang Vintage Cocktail Ring
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
unique piece of jewelry, a fire. The 18 karat yellow gold forms with subtle movements a Yin Yang figure
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k White Gold 1.76ct Fancy-cut Pear and Round Natural Diamond Ring (Size 6.5)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14 Karat White Gold Pear Shape Natural Colored Diamond Yin Yang Halo Bypass Ring with 2 Pear Shape
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k White Gold 2.48ct Fancy-cut Pear and Round Natural Diamond Ring (Size 6.5)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14 Karat Tri Tone White, Yellow, and Rose Gold Pear Shape Natural Colored Diamond Yin Yang Halo
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
18 Karat White Gold 2.01 Carat Fancy-cut Natural Diamond Ring (Size 6.5)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"18 Karat Two Tone White and Rose Gold Natural Shield Cut Fancy Color Diamond Yin Yang Bypass Ring
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
14 Karat Two-Tone Gold 2.50 Carat Fancy-cut Natural Diamond Ring (Size 6)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14 Karat Two Tone White and Rose Gold Natural Radiant Cut Fancy Color Diamond Yin Yang Bypass Ring
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White ...
0.90 Carat White Princess Round Cut Diamond Hammered 18 Karat Gold Signet Ring
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
on the other side, creating a yin-yang design. Currently a ring size US 9.5. For other sizes
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
.30 Carat Natural Diamonds Intertwined Yin Yang Ring 14 Karat Vintage Update
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Intertwined Classic Yin-Yang Ring .30ct Natural Round diamonds ring. Diamonds: Vs-2
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Diamond 18 Karat Gold Yin Yang Ring Size 6
By Cartier
Located in New York City, NY
the piece. The ring features Yin Yang motif, beautifully interpreted in diamonds and gold. This
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
18K White Gold Fancy Yin Yang Ring with Green and Yellow Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Make a statement with this exquisite 18K White Gold Yin Yang Ring featuring fancy green and yellow
Diamond
Spatialism 1970 Artistic Sculptural Yin Yang Ring 18Kt Gold With Diamonds Coral
Located in Miami, FL
Sculptural op art Yin-Yang Ring with Gemstones. An ultra-modern geometric piece of art from the
White Diamond, Diamond, Coral, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Cartier Diamond 18 Karat Gold Yin Yang Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York City, NY
Stylish diamond and 18K yellow gold ring by Cartier. It has a "Yin Yang" motif. Features high grade
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carrera y Carrera 18K White Gold 0.45ct Diamond Yin Yang Ring
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in Southampton, PA
The classic yin yang design gets an elegant upgrade on this stylish Carrera Y Carrera ring. At the
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold 1.75 Carat Diamond Yin-Yang Crossover Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
The classic Yin Yang shape is reimagined on this impeccably crafted Cartier Yin Yang ring. The
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yin Yang Rose Gold Ring
By Mattioli
Located in Greenwich, CT
Mattioli that bears its name. The Yin Yang Ring – new and surprising – is reborn every time they are
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Cartier Le Yin et Le Yang Diamond Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
peak with yin-yang intimacy. One half resonates with pure 18K yellow gold integrity, while the other
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 1990s Yin and Yang black and white diamond ring
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
This striking 18 carat gold 1990s ring from Cartier resembles a yin & yang design and consists of
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Yin and Yang Cocktail Ring
By Bucherer
Located in Zurich, CH
Mystical 18 karat yellow gold and diamond yin and yang cocktail ring. Crafted in 18 karat yellow
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Stylized Yin and Yang Ring by MAZ in Gold and Onyx
By Maz
Located in Palm Beach, FL
14K Yellow Gold and onyx intertwined in the Yin and Yang form. Designer MAZ puts a newer twist to
Onyx, 14k Gold
Cartier Le Yin et Le Yang Diamond Pave Yellow Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
spectacular Yin-Yang design is completely embellished with sparkling diamonds that give the ring an
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mings Yin and Yang Cutout Dome Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 3.0 Grams Ring Size
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Le Yin et Le Yang Full Diamond Pave Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
A bounty of gold and diamonds cinches into a spectacular ring design from Cartier. Two twining
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Le Yin et Le Yang 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Pave Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
The Cartier “Le Yin et Le Yang” ring is made of 18K white gold and embellished with white and black
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Le Yin et Le Yang 18K White Gold 5.25 Ct Diamond Pave Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
The classic concept of Yin and Yang comes to life on this iconic Cartier Le Yin et Le Yang ring
Diamond, White Gold
Fancy Colored Diamond Gold Cocktail Swirl Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This yin and yang swirl cocktail ring set in 18K yellow and rose gold features 5.05 carats of fancy
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Gemstone Butterfly Harmony Ring - 18K Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
Experience the enchantment of our Yin-Yang Butterfly Harmony Ring, a remarkable blend of gemstones
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose ...
Swedish Silversmith, Classic Ring in Sterling Silver Adorned with Yin / Yang
Located in bronshoj, DK
Swedish silversmith. Classic ring in sterling silver adorned with yin / yang. 1960 / 70s. Diameter
Sterling Silver
Cartier Le Yin et le Yang 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
The Cartier “Le Yin et le Yang” ring is crafted from 18K yellow gold and weighs 20.5 grams. The
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1960s Ruby and Diamond Yin Yang Design Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Towson, MD
One 14-karat yellow and white gold yin-yang style ring featuring a pear-shaped cabochon created
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Le Yin et le Yang 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
The Cartier “Le Yin et le Yang” ring is crafted from 18K yellow gold and weighs 20.5 grams. The
Yellow Gold
Mings Yin and Yang Cutout Dome Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 3.0 Grams Ring Size
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Black Jade Diamond Gold Yin-Yang Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
18 Karat yellow gold yin-yang style ring with diamond pave' set and custom cut black jade. Set
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
Diamond Yin-Yang Ring in 18k and Pave Diamonds, 1.00 Carats
Located in Surfside, FL
Yin-Yang pave diamond ring in 18k yellow gold with approximately 1 carat in clean round diamonds
Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Lapis Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, NY
This ring's yin-yang design is wonderfully enhanced with lapis and diamonds set in 18K yellow and
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace, the flexible tapering yellow gold body formed of three rows of scale-like collets each set with a round cabochon-cut turquoise, the h...
Turquoise, Gold
GIA Certified Natural Emerald &Old Cut Diamond Three Stone Cluster Platinum Ring
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Natural Colombian Emerald and diamond three stone Ring This Colombian emerald has a beautiful combination of color and tone. The emerald is 70% primary green color with a medium inte...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
BUCCELLATI Aquamarine Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite vintage Gianmaria Buccellati cocktail ring is crafted in 18k brushed and textured yellow gold with white gold accents. This ring is set with a faceted oval 7.0mm x 10....
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Magnificent Old European Cut Diamond and Sapphire Ring
By Paul Binder
Located in Lucerne, CH
Well played fusion of an antique diamond with a modern design. Binder Zurich is a well know name for collectors all over the world. The 7.21 ct old European cut diamond of approxim...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$2,600Sale Price|20% Off
Dinh Van Paris Vintage Classic Menottes Ring in Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold Certified
By Jean Dinh Van
Located in Miami, FL
A geometric Menottes ring designed by Jean Dinh Van. Beautiful geometric modernist piece, created in Paris, France at the jewelry atelier of the iconic designer Dinh Van. This lovel...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 1980's 3.20 CTW Citrine 18 Karat Yellow Gold Puffy Vintage Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval shaped citrine weighing approximately 3.20 carats total Transparent medium yellowish orange in color and bezel set east to west Flanked by puffed shoulders with gro...
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$18,750Sale Price|25% Off
Oscar Heyman 14.21ct Cat's-Eye Sapphire & Diamond Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York City, NY
This Oscar Heyman ring is made from platinum and contains a rare 14.21ct Cat's-Eye Sapphire and 14 colorless round diamonds weighing 1.48cts. Cat's-eye sapphires display the phenomen...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Convertible Tiara Necklace
Located in London, GB
A vintage sapphire and diamond convertible tiara necklace. An exceptional vintage sapphire and diamond convertible tiara and necklace set, in platinum, circa 1950. This beautifull...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$10,800Sale Price|20% Off
Imperial Topaz & Pearl Gold Ring Certified Untreated, London, 1843 Size 10.5
Located in Northampton, MA
This vivid pink imperial topaz ring -hand-crafted in England over 180 years ago- is one of the rarest and most unapologetically regal rings you will ever encounter. A size 10.5 ring,...
Natural Pearl, Topaz, Pearl, Imperial Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold
$7,160Sale Price|20% Off
MARCHAK Paris 1970 Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 41.51 Cts Amethyst
By Marchak
Located in Miami, FL
A cocktail ring band designed by Marchak Paris. This is an absolutely stunning cocktail ring, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Marchak, back in the 1970. The geometri...
Amethyst, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Verdura Peridot Diamond Expandable Ring
By Verdura
Located in New York, NY
Verdura Peridot Diamond Expandable Ring Cushion-cut peridot of approximately 13.80 carats (15.5 x 13.0 x 9.4 mm), accented by one hundred round full-cut diamonds totaling approximat...
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fred Leighton Oval Peridot and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Fred Leighton
Located in New York, NY
A fine oval peridot weighing 31.14 carats is set in a bezel of 18 karat yellow gold flanked with a pair of shield shape diamonds totaling approximately 0.67 carat atop a curving shan...
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Blue Sapphire Diamond Necklace and Chandelier Earrings Set Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The blue sapphire and diamond necklace and earrings set features a total of 174.55 carats of oval cut and drop shape faceted Ceylon sapphires of homogeneous splendid color and crysta...
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rossella Ugolini 18K Yellow Gold Pink Tourmaline Rubellite Cocktail Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Cocktail ring designed by Rossella Ugolini, sophisticated and rare geometric domed ring, handcrafted in Italy. The ring is very streamlined and smooth and has been crafted as a cross...
Tourmaline, Rubelite, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Ring natural 10ct Emerald 1.28 ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS4 / 6.3gr
Located in SE
Emerald and Diamonds Ring with parts in solid 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum. Ca. 1930s -1940s, likely German Ring. No hallmarks 18K, metal tested solid 18K Yellow Gold. Bezel set nat...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co., 5.06 Carats Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This beautiful engagement ring crafted by Tiffany & Co. boasts one emerald cut diamond weighing 5.06 carats with F color, VS2 clarity, surrounded by 28 calibre cut baguettes weighing...
Diamond, Platinum
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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