Yellow Gold Garnet Amethyst Peridot Starburst Cluster Ring 14k Round 2.28ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $40 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Garnet Carat(s): .54ctw Cut: Round Natural ...
Amethyst, Garnet, Peridot, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold Flat Ring with Amethyst - FLIRT collection*
By Olivo Micheletto
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Description: From the "Flirt" collection, which debuted in the 2000s and remains iconic to this day, this flat ring is both flexible and comfortable, making it a standout piece in an...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Eighteen Karat White Gold Sugarloaf Purple Amethyst Custom Made Ring
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary cocktail ring is made of 18 karat white gold and sugarloaf cut natural amethyst (12x12 mm, 0,47x0,47 inches). This is a custom made ring. When for most of the gem ...
Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Whit...
14K Yellow Gold Pearl and Amethyst Vintage Style Floral Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 9-14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 3-8 Total Gemstones Weight: 0.18 carat.
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 4.90ct Amethyst and 0.80ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 4.90 carat amethyst and 0.80 carat diamond, 18 carat yellow gold and white gold set cocktail ring; part of our diverse gemstone jewellery and estate jew...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold 5.62ctw Emerald Cut Amethyst w/ Round Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Total Carat Weight: 5.62 (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold - Stamped 14k Weight: 5.7 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 (fitted on finger, we can custom size this ring. please contact us ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold 7.73ct Royal Purple Amethyst & Diamond Large Geometric Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Total Carat Weight: 7.73 (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 18.51 Grams Ring Size: 6.0 (Fitted on a finger, please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.44 Carats Amethyst Diamonds set in 14K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With royal hues, the violet colored center stone will add a touch of elegance to her everyday jewelry. Ring Overview SKU 2672 Center Stone Amethyst Side Stones Diamonds Metal Type 1...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1960s Amethyst Cultured Pearls 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
Amethyst, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 28.83ct Amethyst and 0.06ct Diamond, 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive vintage amethyst ring has been crafted in 14k yellow gold.
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Amethyst Ring with Diamond Bezel
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This simple yet stunning ring is handmade from 18 Karat Yellow Gold in Athens Greece.
Amethyst, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Deco Style 18 Karat Yellow Gold Citrine Amethyst Cabochon Candy Cocktail Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Collection Deco Style 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Citrine Amethyst Cabochon Candy Cocktail Ring.
Amethyst, Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$962Sale Price / item|44% Off
Halo Amethyst Ring with Diamonds in 14 Karat Gold, Amethyst Gold Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Halo Amethyst Ring with Diamonds in 14 Karat Gold. Amethyst gold ring.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Maria Kotsoni Contemporary 18k Yellow Gold Pulsating Heart Amethyst Diamond Ring
By Maria Kotsoni
Located in Nicosia, CY
The ‘Pulsating Heart’ ring is crafted in 18k gold, hallmarked in Cyprus. At the centre of this statement ring, you will find a stunning 4.43 cts, antique cut, heart shaped Amethyst. ...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Kallati Amethyst Citrine Quartz Diamond Cluster Ring Yellow Gold 18k 3.15ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Retail Price: $2830 Size: 6 3/4 Sizing Fee: Down 1 for $40 or up 2 for $50 Brand: Kallati Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold & 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Amethyst, Cit...
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Style Double Amethyst & Diamond Yellow Gold Halo Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This beautiful Vintage inspired amethyst ring is centered with two square cut amethysts and accented with sparkling diamond halo. The ring is craft of gold with white edge diamond pa...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
$466Sale Price / item|50% Off
Baguette amethyst half eternity silver, gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Baguette amethyst half eternity ring silver, gold. Silver ring with amethyst.
Amethyst, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
18k Yellow Gold Round Cabochon Deep Rich Purple Amethyst w/ Diamond Accents Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold w/ White Gold Accents Weight: 11.77 Grams Ring Size: 5.5 (fitted on finger, we can custom size this ring. please contact us prior to purchase with siz...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$583Sale Price / item|75% Off
Amethyst cocktail ring, gold, silver
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Amethyst cocktail ring, gold, silver. Amethyst statement ring.
Amethyst, Gold, Silver
$513Sale Price / item|44% Off
Amethyst solitaire ring for men silver, gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Silver, Gold Round Amethyst Ring For Men's. Mens Solitaire Amethyst Ring.
Amethyst, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$513Sale Price / item|44% Off
Amethyst solitaire ring for men silver, gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Silver, Gold Round Amethyst Ring For Men's. Mens Solitaire Amethyst Ring.
Amethyst, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
32.78 Carat Amethyst Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The faceted cushion amethyst and dazzling white round diamonds set in 18 karat yellow gold make this ring a remarkable piece of jewelry that is sure to be treasured.
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Amethyst and Citrine Diamond Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer Ring is all hand-made in yellow Gold 18 Karat. It features a solitaire teardrop cut natural Citrine and teardrop natural Amethyst with a total weight of 1.80...
Diamond, White Diamond, Amethyst, Citrine, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Go...
22K Yellow Gold Hammered Band Ring with Diamonds, Green Sapphires & Amethyst
Located in Orlando, FL
22K Yellow Gold Hammered Band Ring with Diamonds, Green Sapphires & Amethyst Diamonds – 8 princess cut diamonds, approx. 0.80ctw, G color, SI1 clarity Green Sapphires – 8 round,...
Amethyst, Diamond, Green Sapphire, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Royal Majesty 18K Yellow Gold Amethyst & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Command attention with the Royal Majesty Cocktail Ring, a true masterpiece of elegance and opulence. Crafted in radiant 18K yellow gold, this bold statement piece features a captivat...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$513Sale Price / item|44% Off
Amethyst solitaire ring for men silver, gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
SIlver, Gold Round Amethyst Ring For Men's. Mens Solitaire Amethyst Ring.
Amethyst, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$466Sale Price / item|50% Off
Amethyst solitaire ring for men silver, gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
SIlver, Gold Round Amethyst Ring For Men's. Mens Solitaire Amethyst Ring.
Amethyst, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Yellow Gold-Plated Contemporary Ring with Amethyst Featured in Vogue
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This stunning ring is made of yellow gold-plated sterling silver and boasts a vibrant 15x15x8 mm amethyst quartz.
Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterl...
$513Sale Price / item|44% Off
Amethyst solitaire ring for men silver, gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Silver, Gold Round Amethyst Ring For Men's. Mens Solitaire Amethyst Ring.
Amethyst, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$1,458Sale Price / item|50% Off
14k solid gold ring with amethyst cabochon
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 k gold ring with amethyst cabochon. Amethyst statement ring.
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Handmade Vintage Retro 18k Rosy Yellow Gold Amethyst & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Amethyst - Rectangular Faceted Cut - Prong Set - Deep Royal Purple Color - 18 x 13mm (approx.) - 14.50ctw (approx.) (10) Natural Genuine Diamond - Ros...
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Amethyst Opal Diamond Flower Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (5) Natural Genuine Amethyst - Oval Cut - Prong Set - Medium to Deep Purple Color - 5 x 3mm (approx.) (2) Natural Genuine Opal - Oval Cabochon - Prong Set - White Base w...
Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$985Sale Price / item|50% Off
14kt solid gold ring with amethyst cabochon
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 k gold ring with amethyst cabochon. Amethyst statement ring.
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Fashion Ring with Amethyst and Citrine
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary fashion cluster ring is made of 18 karat yellow gold with trillion cut amethyst and round cut citrine.
Amethyst, Quartz, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold...
$466Sale Price / item|50% Off
Amethyst solitaire ring for men silver, gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Silver, Gold Round Amethyst Ring For Men's. Mens Solitaire Amethyst Ring.
Amethyst, Gold Plate, Silver, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
9K Yellow Solid Gold Amethyst and Opal Vintage Style Cluster Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 9K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 3-8 Total Gemstones Weight: 0.56 carat.
Amethyst, Opal, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bellarri Amethyst and Diamond Asymmetrical Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Bellarri
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 7.75 This stunning Bellarri cocktail ring is a dazzling masterpiece crafted in 18 karat yellow and white gold.
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$583Sale Price / item|75% Off
Amethyst cocktail ring, gold, silver
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Amethyst cocktail ring, gold, silver. Amethyst statement ring.
Amethyst, Gold, Silver
$524Sale Price / item|77% Off
Chunky Ribbed Heart Amethyst Ring Silver, Gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Chunky Ribbed Heart Amethyst Ring Silver, Gold. Puffy Band Statement Ring.
Amethyst, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$874Sale Price / item|50% Off
Oval cab amethyst ring in 14k gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Oval cab amethyst ring in 14k gold. Floral design ring with amethyst.
Topaz, Amethyst, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$1,166Sale Price / item|62% Off
Snake design 14k gold Amethyst engagement ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Snake design 14k gold engagement ring. Marquise amethyst gold ring.
Amethyst, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Freeform Ring with Solitaire Amethyst and Pearl
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Free Form Ring with Solitaire Amethyst and Pearl Size 9.5.
Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary 18 Karat White Gold Amethyst Peridot "No Stress" Rotating Band Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Contemporary 18 Karat White Gold Amethyst Peridot "No Stress" Rotating Band Design Ring Available size: 7,75 USA (16,5 Italian size) other sizes available in two weeks This ring ...
Amethyst, Peridot, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 18k Yellow Gold Purple Amethyst Cabochon Diamond Pavé Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This 18K yellow gold ring features a striking 3 carat purple amethyst, expertly cut in a round cabochon style.
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,049Sale Price / item|50% Off
14k gold statement ring with amethyst octagon
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k gold statement ring with amethyst octagon. February birthstone ring.
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Deco Style 18 Karat White Gold Amethyst Rubelite Cabochon Candy Cocktail Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Details: Rossella Ugolini Design Collection Deco Style 18 Karat White Gold Amethyst Rubelite Cabochon Candy Cocktail Ring
Amethyst, Rubelite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Vintage Chaumet Fancy Cut Amethyst & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Dome Band Ring
By Chaumet
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Chaumet Fancy Cut Amethyst & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Dome Band Ring. Stunning yellow gold ring set with a unique arrangement of excellent quality natural amethysts and ...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Amethyst & Diamond Retro Ring - 14k Emerald Cut 14.33ctw Milgrain
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 1 1/2 sizes for $30 Era: Retro Date: 1940s - 1950s Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Ame...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Amethyst Diamond Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Bold 1980s amethyst diamond yellow gold ring. The beautifully cut octagonal step cut amethyst weighing approximately 16 carats has a rich velvety purple color with a deep saturation.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
$1,137Sale Price / item|35% Off
14kt solid gold ring with amethyst cabochon
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring with amethyst cabochon. Amethyst statement ring.
Amethyst, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$829Sale Price / item|24% Off
Round amethyst & moissanites engagement 14k gold ring.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Round amethyst & moissanites engagement 14k gold ring. Purple gemstone gold ring.
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$829Sale Price / item|24% Off
Emerald Cut Amethyst & Moissanites 14k gold Ring.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Emerald Cut Amethyst & Moissanites 14k gold Ring. Vintage Amethyst Ring.
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
9K Yellow Gold Natural Amethyst and Opal Vintage Style Cocktail Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 9K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 3-8 Total Gemstones Weight: 0.53 carat.
Amethyst, Opal, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Amethyst 14k Gold Filigree Ring
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Stunning Edwardian period amethyst, seed pearl and 14K white and yellow gold filigree ring!
Amethyst, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,049Sale Price / item|40% Off
Amethyst cabochon 14k gold ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Amethyst cabochon 14k gold ring. Oval cab amethyst ring.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Amethyst, Rubies, Tsavorite, Yellow Sapphires, Diamonds, 14Kt Rose Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Beautiful ring in 14 kt rose gold structure mounted with a central amethyst surrounded by flowers and leaves studded with white and fancy diamonds,yellow sapphires,rubies and tsavori...
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Amethyst and Diamond Three Stone Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage amethyst and diamond three-stone ring set in 18k white gold.
The ring is composed of a central round mixed-cut amethyst and 2 round brilliant-cut diamonds...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
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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