Antique Men’s 1.10 Carat Old Miner Diamond Pinky Ring 14k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Men’s 1.10 Carat Old Miner Diamond Pinky Ring 14k Gold.
Vintage 1950s Cluster Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Men’s 1.10 Carat Old Miner Diamond Pinky Ring 14k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Men’s 1.10 Carat Old Miner Diamond Pinky Ring 14k Gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Rose Gold Glass Edwardian Starburst Men's Ring - 14k Antique Solitaire SZ 6 1/2
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/2 Era: Edwardian Metal Content: 14k Rose Gold Stone Information Glass Cut: Rose Stone Note: abraded Style: Solitaire Theme: Starburst Measurements Face Height (north...
14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1.22 Carat Diamond Gold Mens Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1890s This heavy 14K gold ring features a chunky old mine cut diamond (J color, VS1 clarity). The diamond is white and clean. It measures 6 x 6.1 x 4.2 mm and is approximatel...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 14k Ruby & Tourmaline Gypsy Ring Yellow Gold Etched Men's US Size 11
Located in Greer, SC
Gorgeous antique etched ring featuring ruby and tourmaline, great for collectors of early 1900's finely crafted jewelry. Best fits for a US size 11 finger, measures 9mm at its talles...
Ruby, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Men’s 4.50 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Men’s 4.50 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond Ring. Very impressive ring with makers mark Diamond with the letter C inside. The ring features an Aquamarine gemstone with slight inc...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Men's 18k Gold 0.72ct Diamond Hand Engraved Etched Solitaire Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Stock Number: MK-38073620-PAR Antique Men's Diamond Solitaire Ring. Hand Engraved Floral & Wheat Patterns.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Men's Gold Silver Top Old Mine Cut Diamond 3 Stone Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Synthetic Emerald - Square Step Cut - Pave Set - Green Color - 4.7x4.6mm (approx.) (2) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Mine Cut - Pave Set - G Color - SI1 Clarity - ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 2.07 Carat Diamond and 14k Yellow Gold Ring Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive antique diamond ring has been crafted in 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
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Men's Moonstone and Diamond 14KW Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This unique Men's ring has a vibrant Moonstone center with brilliant cut diamonds along both sides and is set in 14K white gold. It comes in a beautiful box ready for the perfect gif...
Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Size 8 White Gold Antique Ring With 10 Tiny Diamonds For Men
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Step into the world of timeless masculinity with this distinguished White Gold Antique Ring designed for men. Crafted to perfection, this ring, sized elegantly at 8, features a uniqu...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Men's 14k Gold Rectangular Carnelian Solitaire Wheat Hand Engraved Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Carnelian - Rectangular Cut - Bezel Set - Rich Brownish Orange Color - 15x11.3mm (approx.) Material: 14K Solid Yellow Gold Weight: 7.13 Grams Ring ...
Carnelian, 14k Gold
Antique Men's 14k Gold Rectangular Carnelian Solitaire Wheat Hand Engraved Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Carnelian - Rectangular Cut - Bezel Set - Rich Brownish Orange Color - 15x11.3mm (approx.) Material: 14K Solid Yellow Gold Weight: 7.13 Grams Ring ...
Carnelian, 14k Gold
Antique Russian Diamond Solitaire Men's Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
In Russia, floral motives were frequently used to decorate men's rings. The ring is marked with 56 zolotnik gold standard (14K).
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Art Deco 14k Gold GIA 0.75ct Diamond Solitaire Engraved Men's Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old European Cut - Bezel Set - J Color - SI1 Clarity ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info ** Total Carat Weight: 0.75 (ex...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Men's Antique 14k White Gold 2.47ct GIA Belcher Set Diamond Solitaire Gypsy Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This breathtaking antique men's gypsy ring was crafted from solid 14k white gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Deco Egyptian Revival Signet Ring Sphinx Man Lion 14k Gold 10.5 Men's
Located in Torrance, CA
Vintage Art Deco Egyptian Revival signet ring (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Egyptian revival jewelry was popular during the Art Deco era with the opening ...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mens 14k TT Gold 1.57ct Old European Cut Diamond Detailed Solitaire Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This antique men's ring was crafted during the 1930's in solid 14k yellow gold with white gold shoulders that are adorned with wonderful floral patterns.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mens 14K Gold 1.12ct Old European Diamond & Ruby Bezel Gypsy Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an all original ring with a super fiery old European cut diamond center flush burnish set with old oval cut rubies on either side. This ring remains in excellent conditi...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Men's Antique 14k White Gold GIA 1.26ctw European Bezel Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This breathtaking antique men's band ring was crafted from solid 14k white gold during the art deco period.
Diamond, White Gold
Peter Suchy Rose Gold Antique Inspired Men's Signet Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage Inspired solid 14k rose gold signet ring. This is a replica of an 1880's Men's signet ring. Designed and crafted in the Peter Suchy workshop. Size 9 and sizable 14k rose go...
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Engravable Antique Signet Ring, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Men's
Located in Greensboro, NC
Elegantly crafted in 14k yellow gold, this antique signet ring showcases an oval-shaped face framed by tapered shoulders which display an ornately etched floral motif. This piece is ...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Deco Men's Sardonyx Cameo Warrior Ring Vintage 14 Karat Gold Vintage
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed Art Deco era men's ring (circa 1920s to 1930s), crafted in 14 karat white gold. Hardstone cameo is carved in the form of a Roman Soldier and measures 18.5mm x 12.5m...
Carnelian, 14k Gold, White Gold
Men's Bloodstone Intaglio Ring Antique Deco Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Fine
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco era ring (circa 1920s to 1930s), crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Bloodstone measures 16mm x 12mm and features a carved bust of a man. The bloodsto...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
.50 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Georgian Ring, 14 Karat Rose Gold Men's Antique
Located in Greensboro, NC
This antique ring will be a perfect gift for the man in your life who appreciates the finer things of yesteryear! Dating back to the Georgian Era, this handsome piece showcases a maj...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Art Deco Men's Signet Ring 14 Karat White Gold Square Mount Antique Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco era signet ring (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted in 14 karat white gold. The signet ring features a square mount (with an engraving) yet unfortunatel...
14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Victorian Letter C Initial Ring Mens Jewelry 14 Karat Gold Square Signet
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed Victorian era signet ring (circa 1880s to 1900s) crafted in 14 karat rose gold. The initial is set upon a black onyx mounting that measures 17mm x 13mm. The handsom...
Onyx, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Art Deco Diamond Sapphire Ring Mens Antique Jewelry 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco era ring (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted in 14 karat white gold. Centrally mounted estimated 0.35 carat old European cut diamond (estimated at I-J c...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Art Deco Men's Gold GIA 1.02ct Fiery Old Diamond Brushed Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old European Cut - Pave Set - H Color - VS2Clarity - 1.02ct (exact, certified)** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info ** (2) ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Dated 1905 Antique Smooth Comfort Fit Men's Stackable Wedding Band -#1900722221
Located in Addison, TX
This beautiful band has a smooth mirror finish, and a rounded comfort fit that is excellent for everyday wear. This piece is crafted in 14K yellow gold, with the finish of this ring ...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Nouveau Men's 14k Yellow Gold Rectangular Red Glass Bezel Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Red Glass - Rectangular Cut Cornered - Bezel Set - Red Color - 12x9.8mm (approx.) Material: 14K Solid Yellow Gold Weight: 10.6 Grams Ring Size: 11.5 (fitted on a f...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Men's Heavy 14k Yellow Gold Large Lapis Solitaire Etched Engraved Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Lapis - Large Rectangular w/ Corner Cut - Bezel Set - Rich Blue Color - 18.7x14.1mm (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 21.30 Grams Rin...
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Men's Antique Victorian 14k Rosy Yellow Gold Hardstone Male Carved Cameo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Genuine Hardstone - Rectangular Carved Cameo - Prong Set - Reddish Brown Base Color w/ White Carving - 17.30 x 12.6mm (approx.) Material: 14k Rosy Yellow Gold Weight:...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Men's 14k Yellow Gold Oval Cabochon Bezel Lapis Hand Engraved Work Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a magnificent antique men's ring that is crafted from solid 14k yellow gold and features a very high quality natural lapis solitaire neatly bezel set at the center.
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Men's Diamond and Yellow Gold Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive men's diamond ring has been crafted in 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Men's Antique 14K Yellow Gold 1.20ctw European Diamond 3 Stone Ribbed Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This incredible men's antique band ring was crafted in solid 14k yellow gold and features 3 fine quality old European cut diamonds which are individually pave set in square and recta...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oakes 1946 14 Karat Yellow Gold Foliate Antique Men's Wedding Band Ring
By Edward Everett Oakes
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a gold band with rounded edges and an engraved foliate motif Featuring meandering leaves and spots With grooved edges Inscribed 'F.E.M and E.F.H 1896-1946' Tested as 14...
10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Deco Cameo Ring Men's Tigers Eye 14 Karat White Gold Vintage Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco era ring (circa 1920s to 1930s), crafted in 14 karat white gold. Tigers eye is carved in the form of a male bust (side profile). The tigers eye mea...
Tiger's Eye, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Men's 4.20 Carat Tourmaline and Single Cut Diamonds Royal Signet Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Men's 4.20 Carat Tourmaline and Single Cut Diamonds Royal Signet Ring 14k Gold.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Russian Gold Shield Signet Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Made in Moscow in the 1880s An antique 14K gold men’s ring is centered with a polished gold shield flanked by chased and engraved designs with black enamel accents.
Size: 8 14K White Gold With Yellow GoLd Accent Antique Ring For Men
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Size: 8 14K White Gold With Yellow Gold Accent Antique Ring For Men Weight:4.8g Inside Diameter: 0.73" Bin Code: J6/ P11 23054-LU3875224003262 E*
Antique Men’s .80 Carat European Cut Diamond 14K Gold Ring
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
This is a stunning men’s gypsy ring set with three European cut diamonds. The diamonds have a total weight of .75 carats the center diamond is .55 carats diamonds average H-I Color S...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique 14K White & Yellow Gold Men's Ring – Starburst Engraved Band (Size 8)
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Own a piece of history and fine craftsmanship with this exceptional antique 14K white and yellow gold men's ring.
Yellow Gold
Victorian Antique Garnet 3-Stone 14 Karat Yellow Gold Men's Ring
Located in St. Louis Park, MN
This Victorian men's ring features three faceted Garnets which are prong set in an engraved 14k yellow Gold setting. The face of the ring measures: 1" x 3/8" The engraved initials ...
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Nugget Men's Ring - 10k Statement
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $30 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Style: Statement Theme: Nugget Features: Textured Detailing Measurements Face Hei...
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Cluster Necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian natural pearl and diamond necklace, the twelve graduated cluster motifs each centred with natural bouton pearls measuring from 5.6 mm to 9 mm, within a surround of old br...
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Belle Epoque Colombian Certified Emerald Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
Antique 18Kt rose Gold and silver Ruby and Diamond ring. The cluster style ring is centered with a stunning oval natural emerald, accented by an halo of sparkling old mine cut diamon...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver
Art Deco Colombian Square Cut Emerald Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Ring
Located in Greenwich, CT
You will truly "go green" with this extraordinary AGL and Gubelin certified Colombian untreated 2.78 carat square cut emerald ring attributed to the most ancient of mines. With an e...
Emerald, White Diamond, Platinum
Emilio Jewelry Certified 83.00 Carat Fancy Diamond Necklace
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry located on New York's iconic Fifth Avenue, featuring a hard to come by Gia certified 25.00 carat yellow diamond pear shape drop diamond. The necklace is set with ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond
Solid 18K Yellow Gold 10mm Cuban Link Bracelet
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This bold and timeless Cuban link bracelet is crafted in solid 18 karat yellow gold and features a classic 10mm width, offering substantial presence and luxurious weight. Measuring 7...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chunky Men's Oval Cut 6.50 Carat Black Opal Solitaire Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 11 Bold and mesmerizing, this statement ring features a captivating 6.50 carat oval-cut black opal doublet that dances with brilliant flashes of color. The opal's multico...
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
William Goldberg 63 Carat Spectacular Diamond Infinity Necklace
By William Goldberg
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful example of how fancy shapes can really create a statement piece of jewelry is this diamond necklace by William Goldberg. Designed as a two-row swag of Ashoka [brand name ...
Diamond, Platinum
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6.53 Carat Emerald Sapphire and Diamond Statement Cocktail Ring 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This statement ring features 6.53 Carat of vivid emerald cut emerald at the center, secured in a four prong 14k yellow gold setting. The emerald is framed by a halo of 0.31 carat rou...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
NARCISO RODRIGUEZ 2018 Silk Soft Pink/Peach Gown Maxi Dress
By Narciso Rodriguez
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Narciso Rodriguez 2018 Original Price $2,995 Special Capsule Collection for Barneys NY The most adorable softest baby pink color bordering on peach Pullover Lined 100% silk IT40 fits...
Vintage Men’s 1.50 Carat Colombian Emeralds Ring 18k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Men’s 1.50 Carat Colombian Emeralds Ring 18k Gold. The ring features 3 emerald stones weighting approx 0.50 ct each by measurement for a total of 1.50 carat weight. The emera...
Emerald, 18k Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold Band Ring with Rectangular Dusky Pink Tourmaline
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Pure simplicity, this ophistiacted 18 K rose Gold Band ring features a rectangular dusky pink Tourmaline totalling 17.75 ct. This ring can be worn by women and men as the design is v...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Art Deco Emerald Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic Art Deco ring. Elegant, timeless and feminine, the ring is a great addition to your jewelry collection. It can also make a beautiful non-traditional engagement ring. Made of ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco Antique Diamond Emerald Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1915 This early Art Deco octagon shape engagement ring is handcrafted in platinum. The ring is centered with a sparkling old cushion cut diamond (7.10 x 6.5 x 4.15 mm, approxi...
Diamond, Platinum
Original Art Deco Natural Aquamarine and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Original Art Deco Natural Aquamarine and Diamond Cluster Ring mounted in Platinum. A refreshingly cool light blue hue colors the billowy cushion-cut aquamarine that glistens. The gem...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Antique 18ct White Gold, 1920s 1.20 Carat Diamond Single Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Engagement Ring 18ct White Gold Circa 1920’s Introducing a stunning 18ct white gold engagement ring from the 1920s, featuring a captivating natural diamond centre...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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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