ring mit sapphire in gelbgold
Located in Berlin, BE
Step into a realm of timeless beauty and exquisite craftsmanship with this breathtaking noble 18k yellow gold ring. Crafted with utmost precision and adorned with a symphony of sapph...
Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage MIT Intaglio Signet Beaver Class Unisex Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a rectangular face featuring an intaglio of the MIT mascot, a beaver Depicted chewing a twig with textured fur - lovingly called 'The Brass Rat' Flanked by highly rendered ...
Gold, Yellow Gold
Weissgold Ring 18k mit naturfarbenen Diamanten (2.2 Carat)
Located in Spiez, CH
Ein exquisiter Ring aus edlem Weissgold, der mit seinem beeindruckenden Gewicht von 21,5 g sowohl in Haptik als auch in Design überzeugt.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Großer Cocktailring in 18 Karat Weißgold Mit Hochfeinen Morganit, Mit Zertifikat
Located in Augsburg, DE
Dieser ausgefallene Ring wurde in 18 Karat (750/-.) Weißgold gefertigt und fasst einen großen natürlichen Morganit mit einem Gewicht von 14,07 carat.
Diamond, Morganite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Großer Bicolor Ring in 18 Karat Gold Mit Brillanten
Located in Augsburg, DE
Dieser Ring ist ein in 18 Karat (750/-.) Gelb -und Weißgold gefertigtes Schmuckstück, welches mit 156 Brillanten besetzt wurde.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Gold Ring mit Rohdiamant 4.6 Carat und Carbon
Located in Spiez, CH
Ein einzigartiger, handgefertigter Ring aus unserem Atelier, der modernes Design mit zeitloser Eleganz verbindet.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pavé-set Weissgold Ring 18k mit pastellfarbigen Diamanten 5.56 Carat
Located in Spiez, CH
Ein Meisterwerk in 18k Weissgold: Dieser exquisite Ring ist vollständig mit naturfarbenen Pastell-Diamanten besetzt, die in einer bezaubernden Farbpalette von zartem Rosa bis hin zu ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Handgefertigter Solitärring in 18 Karat mit großen Brillant
Located in Augsburg, DE
Wir bieten an, diesen Ring kostenlos auf ihre Größe umzuarbeiten, nehmen Sie dafür bitte Kontakt mit uns auf oder benützen Sie die Bestellnotiz (beim Warenkorb).
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Prunkvoller Gelbgoldring in 18 Karat mit Brillanten und Diamanten
Located in Augsburg, DE
Wir bieten an, diesen Ring kostenlos auf ihre Größe um zu arbeiten, nehmen Sie dafür bitte Kontakt mit uns auf oder benützen Sie die Bestellnotiz (beim Warenkorb).
Zeitloser Solitärring in 14 Karat Gelbgold Mit 0.33 Carat Brillant
Located in Augsburg, DE
Wir bieten an, diesen Ring kostenlos auf ihre Größe um zu arbeiten, nehmen Sie dafür bitte Kontakt mit uns auf oder benützen Sie die Bestellnotiz (beim Warenkorb).
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Ausgefallener Gelbgoldring in 18 Karat Mit Tahiti-Perle Und Brillanten
Located in Augsburg, DE
Bei diesem Ring sind Größen von 58-64 gratis. Alle unsere Schmuckstücke sind mit Zertifikat erhältlich.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Um 1940 – Art déco Smaragdring mit 40 Diamanten, inkl. Edelsteingutachten!
Located in Berlin, DE
Ein prächtiger Verlobungsring mit hohem Wertsteigerungspotential, inklusive Edelsteingutachten.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Extravaganter Vintagering in 14 Karat Gelb-und Weißgold mit 0.52ct. Brillanten
Located in Augsburg, DE
Wir bieten an, diesen Ring kostenlos auf ihre Größe um zu arbeiten, nehmen Sie dafür bitte Kontakt mit uns auf oder benützen Sie die Bestellnotiz (beim Warenkorb).
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Verspielter Solitärring in 18 Karat Weißgold Mit 1.15 Carat Mittelstein Brillant
Located in Augsburg, DE
Bei diesem Ring sind Größen von 50-59 gratis. Alle unsere Schmuckstücke sind mit Zertifikat erhältlich.
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Pink Saphir Ring aus Platin
Located in Spiez, CH
Ob im Alltag oder zu besonderen Anlässen – dieses Schmuckstück aus unserem Atelier ist ein echter Allrounder. Jeder Ring wird mit Leidenschaft entworfen und meisterhaft geschmiedet, ...
Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Colombian Emeralds and Diamonds Ring, 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bad Kissingen, DE
delineation - 18 carat yellow gold - Punched in the ring rail with the fineness "18K" and "1015". - 15 Colombian emeralds of approx. 4.76 ct - 24 diamonds of approx. 0,32 cts - top w...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
MIT 1999 Grad 14 Karat Yellow Gold Beaver Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Famous GradRat signet ring made of 14k yellow gold. The bezel shows the Cambridge Skyline, Boston Skyline and MIT’s mascot, the beaver.
14k Gold
„Fesselnder Ring aus 14-karätigem Gelbgold mit Akzenten aus Weißgold: Ein majest
Located in Berlin, BE
Indulge in the enchanting allure of this stunning 14k yellow gold ring adorned with delicate white gold accents. A true masterpiece of design, this ring boasts a magnificent centerpi...
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Niessing Ring 'Rotation' Mit Brillant Ca. 0, 1 Ct
By Niessing
Located in Stuttgart, BW
Jh., leichte Tragespuren, mit Markenpunzierung. NIESSING ring 'Rotation' with brilliant-cut diamond ca. 0.1 ct, ca.
Diamond, Platinum
Ring with Crystal Opal Cabochon and Diamonds, 14 Karat Gold
Located in Bad Kissingen, DE
- delineation - 14 k yellow and white gold, partly with vegetabile relief - Punched with the fineness - 1 Crystal Opal cabochon, approx. 3.54 ct and approx. 14.6 x 10.8 mm, with an i...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
Octopus Ring with Amethyst Rough Stone, Gold-Plated Sterling Silver
Located in Bad Kissingen, DE
delineation - Sterling silver, gold-plated - Hallmarked with the silver standard - 1 amethyst rough stone, approx. 30 x 22 mm - Numerous yellow, blue and pink sapphires - Ring size:...
Amethyst, Sapphire, Gold Plate, Silver
Ring with South Sea Pearls and Diamonds of 0.80 Carat, 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bad Kissingen, DE
. - Two South Sea cultured pearls in gold and white - diameter of beads: 12 mm - Diamonds from 0,80 ct - Ring size: 47 - Total weight: 11,8 gram - Very good condition Ring mit Südse...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Ring with South Sea Pearls and Diamonds of 0.80 Carat, 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bad Kissingen, DE
. - Two South Sea cultured pearls in gold and white - diameter of beads: 12 mm - Diamonds from 0,80 ct - Ring size: 47 - Total weight: 11,8 gram - Very good condition Ring mit Südse...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Rutilering of Ca. 35.49 Carat and Yellow Sapphires, 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bad Kissingen, DE
Description of the - 18 carat yellow gold · - hallmarked with the fineness "18K - rutile of ca. 35,49 ct - 22 yellow sapphires of approx. 0,61 ct - Ring size: 55 - Dimensions above ...
18k Gold
Three Diamondsring, Platinum/ 750 Yellow Gold
Located in Bad Kissingen, DE
- Description of the - Platinum / 750 yellow gold - hallmarked with the fineness - 1 diamond in modified prince cut of approx. 0.95 ct, Top Wesselton G - Wesselton H / SI 2 - 2 semic...
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
Morganite, Beryl and Aquamarine Ring, Gold-Plated Silver
Located in Bad Kissingen, DE
- Description of the - 925 Silver, gold-plated - hallmarked with the fineness - 1 oval faceted aquamarine with dimensions of approx. 16 x 11.6 x 9 mm with growth characteristics - 1 ...
Aquamarine, Beryl, Morganite, Sterling Silver
Yellow Gold Vintage Signet Men's Ring - 10k Engravable
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Note: If sized down, the shank will become oval in shape. Era: Vintage Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Style: Si...
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 6 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 2.1 Grams Ring Height: 7.76 mm Gemstone Specificatio...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Diamond and Sapphire Band Statement Ring
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
18Kt yellow gold ring with sapphires and 20 round brilliant cut diamonds. Approximately .50 carats, S12 clarity and H color. Marked "18K" and "750". 7.1 Total grams, ring size 9.75, ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Engravable Signet Ring 10k Brushed
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 1 size for $40 Design: Engravable Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Style: Signet Features: Engravable, Smooth & Brushed Finishes Mea...
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Reversible Ring
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Vivid blue sapphire or a sparkling white cluster of diamonds, it's your choice. This fabulous flip ring presents both looks on demand. Offering a .75 carat (6.5 x 4mm) oval faceted s...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 5.23 carats with Diamond 0.17 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.1 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 9.69 grams "We first opened doors in...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
French 20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Engraved Signet Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, horse's head hallmark. The top of this antique signet ring is square and has the initials J G B. On either side, three openwork palmettes give the start...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18K Yellow Gold Signet Ring, Hand Engraved I & C, Floral Band
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this wonderful signet ring. This 18 Karat solid gold handmade stunner is a real sign of nobility and status which is perfect to wear with your favourite statement outfit....
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Panther Ring Vintage Heavy 16.6 gm 14k Yellow Gold Fine Animal Jewelry Sz 8.75
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Panther ring crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa 1960s to 1970s). Two red stones are set into the eyes (approx. 1.5mm each). The panther is artfully sculpt...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Antique Intaglio Signet Ring with Diamonds
By Seal & Scribe
Located in San Diego, CA
18k Yellow Gold Antique Intaglio Signet Ring MAKER: Seal & Scribe CIRCA: c. 2026 STYLE: Contemporary METAL: 18K Yellow Gold STONES: Diamonds CONDITION: New HALLMARKS: Maker ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Antique Intaglio Love Signet Ring
By Seal & Scribe
Located in San Diego, CA
18k Yellow Gold Antique Intaglio Love Signet Ring MAKER: Seal & Scribe CIRCA: c. 2023 STYLE: Contemporary METAL: 18K Yellow Gold STONES: Rhodolite CONDITION: New HALLMARKS: ...
Rhodolite, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold Round Signet Ring, Hallmarked Birmingham 1921
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Plain Round Signet Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Hallmarked Birmingham 1921 This antique signet ring, crafted in solid 18ct gold and hallmarked in Birmingham in 1921, is a testame...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14KT Yellow Gold Sardonyx Intaglio Signet Ring, Circa 1940
Located in Napoli, IT
Magnificent vintage gent signet ring, 1940 circa Substantially hand crafted of solid 14 KT gold – weighs 18.3 grams Large sized with a current finger size UK size: Z+2 ½ - US size: 1...
14k Gold
Vintage 2.50 carat sapphire diamond 18k yellow gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage ring is anchored by an oval cut sapphire weighing approximately 2.50 carats, its deep blue tone offering a bold, saturated centerpiece full of classic sapphire allure. S...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Floral 18 Karat signet ring - Intaglio ring - solid gold gentleman ring - patina
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this wonderful signet ring. This 18 Karat handmade stunner is a real sign of nobility and status which is perfect to wear with your favourite statement outfit. Signet rin...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat signet ring - Intaglio ring - 18 K solid gold gentleman ring - patina
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this wonderful signet ring. This 18 Karat handmade stunner is a real sign of nobility and status which is perfect to wear with your favourite statement outfit. Signet rin...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Extraordinary 18th-Century Steel, Gold & Silver Learned Man’s Signet Ring
Located in Northampton, MA
A masterpiece of early European craftsmanship, this spectacular 18th-century mixed-metal signet ring represents the rarest category of men’s jewelry: a fully engraved learned man’s s...
Gold, Silver, Steel
Ancient Greek Gold Intaglio Ring Circa 4th Century BC
Located in Chicago, IL
A unique, museum quality ancient Greek gold ring, circa 4th century BC, likely a wedding ring. The ring is engraved with two wrestling Erotes. When Aphrodite (Greek goddess of love,...
Antique 9k Yellow Gold Stag Signet Ring, Chester 1901, Unisex
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 9 karat yellow gold signet ring: part our gent's jewelry and estate jewelry collections This fine and impressive mens signet ring has been crafted in 9k yellow...
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ancient Roman Gold Ring with Garnet Intaglio of a Peacock c. 200 AD
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 200 AD This impressive Roman ring is crafted from solid gold of approximately 21.28 karats and features broad, tapering shoulders – a form popular in the early 3rd century AD ...
Garnet, Gold, Silver
Byzantine Gold Ring With A Topaz Intaglio With A Bust Of Christ 7th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 7th century Top size: 27 x 24 mm Ring size: 6.5 Weight: 8 gr The Byzantine ring dates to the 7th century and is characterized by a contemporary yellow gold setting, made w...
Topaz, Gold, 22k Gold
Late Roman 22ct Gold Agate Cameo Ring, She-Wolf of Rome, 3rd Century
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: III century Top Size: 22mm Ring size: 7 1/2 Weight: 17,25 gr The cameo refers to the Roman production of the 3rd century, is made of agate and inserted in a 22-carat yellow ...
22k Gold
Ancient Roman iIntaglio 1st-2nd Cent. AD 18 Kt Gold Ring depicting Pegasus
Located in Roma, IT
This exquisite 18KT Gold ring features an authentic Roman intaglio dating back to the 1st-2nd Century AD, showcasing the iconic Pegasus, the mythical winged horse, on its front. Craf...
Onyx, 18k Gold
Ancient Roman Hippocampus intaglio ring, circa 150-250 AD.
Located in London, GB
Ancient Roman Hippocampus intaglio ring. Set with an oval nicolo onyx intaglio depicting a hippocampus facing left, in a closed back roman-set setting, flanked by broad integrated sh...
Yellow Gold
Contemporary Turkish 24K Gold Fused Sterling Pegasus Coin Diamond Statement Ring
By Kurtulan
Located in Bozeman, MT
Imbued with classical mythology and ancient artistry, this striking statement cocktail ring features a meticulously hand-wrought replica of an ancient Greek silver Pegasus coin. Hand...
Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Silver and Gold Neoclassical Grey Agate Intaglio Of Heron Men's Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: late XVIII century Top size: 12 mm Ring size: 21 Weight: 19gr. Silver and 18kt Yellow Gold Ring L’anello, realizzato in oro 18 carati e argento, presenta un’agata grigia da...
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Dalben Yellow Gold Labyrinth Signet Ring
By Oreste Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design 18k solid yellow gold scratch finishing signet ring with a labyrinth engraved . Top dimensions : height 15,5 mm width 14,5 mm This ring requires 3-4 weeks from order t...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Horizontal Oval Signet Ring, 18k Rose Gold, Niccolo 9.0 x 12.0 mm with Engraving
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Horizontal Oval Signet Ring, 18k Rose Gold, Niccolo Onyx 9.0 x 12.0 mm with Heraldic Engraving Reference: 51243/00/LO/05/103 Material: 18k Yellow Gold Gemstones: Niccol...
Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 18K Gold Lamassu Men’s Signet Ring
Located in Venice, CA
This 18k gold signet ring depicts the Lamassu, an Assyrian deity that dates back to around 960 - 935 B.C. The Lamassu has the body of a bull or lion, the head of a human, and the win...
Gold, 18k Gold
HM 1989 18K and Platinum Signet Ring of Armoured Arm Grasping Sword
Located in Baltimore, MD
Well executed, hallmarked 1989, Sheffield guild, modern platinum and gold signet ring, likely custom made for an individual with any of the following family names: Abingdon, Cantrell...
18k Gold, Platinum
18kt Yellow Gold And Silver Intaglio Cupid Men's Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Late 19th-century Italian silver and gold ring featuring an engraving of Cupid riding a hippocampus. The setting features a Neoclassical design. Top Lenght size 23mm Size 9 Weight :...
Yellow Gold, Silver
Edwardian Feather Engraved 14 Karat Gold & Old European Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine antique engraved 14k gold and diamond ring. With a lovely ca. 0.24 ct. Old European cut diamond (Color: G /Clarity: I1) set at the center of a hexagonal setting that is ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k 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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