Zolotas Gold Chimera Ring Lion Head Terminal
By Zolotas
Located in Geneva, CH
Zolotas Gold Chimera Ring with Lion Head Terminal. A gold chimera ring, Zolotas, lion head terminal.
Gold
German Kabirski Chimera Textured Oxidized 925 Sterling Silver Ring
By German Kabirski
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The Chimera ring from the Grain Collection embraces raw texture and natural imperfection.
Silver, Sterling Silver
Zolotas Yellow Gold and Diamond Chimera Lion Head Ring
By Zolotas
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Zolotas Greece 18k Yellow Gold Chimera, Lion Head form ring, the Head measures 3/8 x 3/8 inch with the body in a tapering wrap around design, all hand textured and chased...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Chimera with Diamond Ring 14K Dual-Tone Gold White and Yellow Mythical
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Vintage Chimera with Diamond Ring 14K Dual-Tone Gold White and Yellow Mythical Animal Lion V1176 ♥ Low profile and very comfortable to wear ♥ The face of the ring measures 18.6mm ...
Diamond, Gold
Ilias Lalaounis Ruby, Yellow Gold Chimera Ring
Located in Pleasant Hill, CA
Designed as a chimera overlapping its tail, with round-cut ruby eyes, bezel set in an 18k yellow gold mounting, 8.7 mm to 2.3 mm, size: 7 (adjustable), marked: Lalaounis (mark) GREEC...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
"Traveling Chimera" Ring Tourmaline and Diamonds set in blackened Silver.
By Binliang Alexander Peng
Located in PARIS, FR
The "Traveling Chimera" is a Unisex Ring and a collectible wearable art piece.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Silver
Unavailable
Chimera and Dove Ring
By Kathryn Bentley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Chimera and Dove coin ring is cast in oxidized sterling silver and set in 14k gold.
14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Chimera Cigar Ring in 14k Rose Gold with Emerald
By Selda Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
The main form of the collection is dragon; it is the symbol of strength, courage and prosperity. Chimera cigar ring in 14k Rose gold with emerald by Selda Jewellery Additional Info...
Emerald, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Zolotas Yellow Gold and Gem Set Chimera Ring
By Zolotas
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980s Zolotas Greece Chimera Head 18k Yellow Gold Ring, hand made with traditional Ancient geek Roman design, 4.5 MM thick shank with the top measuring 7/8 inch across.
Ruby, 18k Gold
Zolotas Yellow Gold and Gem Set Chimera Ring
By Zolotas
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980s Zolotas Greece Chimera Head 18k Yellow Gold Ring, hand made with traditional Ancient geek Roman design, 4.5 MM thick shank with the top measuring 7/8 inch across.
Ruby, 18k Gold
1970s ILIAS LALAOUNIS Blue Sodalite Yellow Gold Chimera Ring
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous Ilias Lalaounis ring features a fiery two-headed chimera motif intricate crafted in 18k yellow gold and accented with blue soladite beads.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1890s Lapis Lazuli 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chimera Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
The solid setting is engraved at the base of the ring with two chimera motifs holding the main stone in their mouths and between their paws.
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ilias Lalaounis Chimera Emerald Ruby Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Southampton, PA
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Emerald & Ruby Chimera Ring by Ilias Lalaounis. With 5 round emeralds 2 round rubies in the eyes Details: Ring Size: 3.5 Weight: 16 grams Stamped Hallmarks:...
Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Pomellato Chimera Peridot Diamond Two Color Gold Ring
By Pomellato
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Rose & White Gold Peridot Diamond Chimera Ring by Pomellato. With 1 Peridot 11mm x 13mm Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds total weight approx. .25ct This ring comes with original...
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold
French 19th Century Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chimeras Band Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
The ring is pierced, engraved and chiseled all around with arabesque patterns and two chimeras that enclose the main diamond in their claws.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pomellato Chimera 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Garnet Cabochon Ring
By Pomellato
Located in Southampton, PA
This fabulous 18K yellow gold ring by Pomellato boasts an incredibly extravagant appeal. The beautifully ring is embellished with a sublime garnet and 0.59ct of sparkling diamonds Ri...
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Lalaounis 1970 Double Chimeras Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 1.96 Ctw In Rubies
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Miami, FL
A ring designed by Ilias Lalaounis. Gorgeous Hellenistic revival ring, created in Greece by the jewelry house of Ilias Lalaounis, back in the 1970.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lalaounis Greece Chimera Ruby Diamond Gold Ring
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in New York, NY
Lalaounis Greece Chimera Ruby Diamond Gold Ring 18k gold Chimera ring by Greek designer Ilias Lalaounis, adorned with ruby eyes and diamond collar.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Lalaounis Greek Chimera Diamond Gold Ring
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Chimera Ring by Ilias LaLaounis. With 24 round rose cut diamonds SI clarity, H color 2 small rubies in the eyes Details: Size: 6.5 Weight...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Pomellato Chimera Garnet Diamond Rose and White Gold Ring
By Pomellato
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Rose & White Gold Garnet Diamond Chimera Ring by Pomellato. With 1 Garnet 11mm x 13mm Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds total weight approx. .25ct This ring comes with original P...
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
Vintage 18K Lalaounis Double Headed Chimera Ruby Diamond Bypass Ring Sz 6.5
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Winter Springs, FL
The original double-headed chimera ring by Ilias Lalaounis. This is quintessential Lalaounis circa the 1970’s done in 18K yellow and white gold and set with a diamond collar and rubi...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
ILIAS LALAIOUNIS Chimera Ruby Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in New York, NY
This iconic Ilias Lalaounis ring features a classic chimera design crafted in 18k yellow & white gold and set with a rose-cut diamond collar and faceted red ruby eyes.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Ilias Lalaounis Gold Diamond and Ruby Chimera Lion's Head Ring
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Geneva, CH
Beautiful signature ring from famous Greek jeweller Ilias Lalaounis.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Sculptured Eagle Snake Chimera Gent Lapis Massive 18 Kt Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Artistry Sculptured An impressive and quite unique Gent ring which is masterfully sculptured from solid 18 Kt gold – mid century age – Retro version of ancient Greek Mythical Beasts ...
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold
Pomellato Chimera 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Peridot Cabochon Ring
By Pomellato
Located in Southampton, PA
This glamorous 18K yellow gold ring by Pomellato exhibits a stunningly stylish appeal. The gorgeous ring is decorated with a lavish peridot and 0.59 carats of sparkling diamonds. Ri...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Ilias Lalaounis 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Chimera Dragon Ring
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Southampton, PA
This Ilias Lalaounis chimera dragon ring is made of 18K yellow gold and set with diamonds and rubies.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage Two Tone Gold Sapphire Emerald & Diamond Textured Chimera Lion Wrap Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (5) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Single Cut - Pave Set - G/H Color - VS1/VS2 Clarity - 0.10ctw (approx.) (2) Natural Genuine Sapphires - Round Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - ...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Zolotas 18-24 Karat Gold Twin Chimera Head Ring with Diamond and Blue Sapphires
By Zolotas
Located in New York, NY
Coveted by Royals and Actresses. The ring is designed with two Chimera heads set with Diamonds and Blue Sapphires.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ilias Lalaounis 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Chimera Ring
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Nashua, NH
Ilias Lalaounis 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Chimera Ring. The ring is set 15 round cut rubies, approx. total wt. .70cts., and five rose cut diamonds, size 7 3/4, adjustable.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ilias Lalaounis Ruby Diamond Gold Chimera Ring
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18k yellow gold ring by Ilias Lalaounis, featuring ruby and diamond crafted chimera design.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Zolotas Greece Emerald Ruby Gold Chimera Ring
By Zolotas
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18k yellow gold ring, crafted by Zolotas, set with 8.7mm x 7.5mm emerald as a centerpiece, surrounded with four rubies. Ring is a size 5 1/2, ring top is 9.7mm wide. Marked: 750, Z...
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Pomellato Yellow Gold 18k, Diamonds and Garnet Cabochon Chimera Ring
By Pomellato
Located in Roma, IT
Pomellato Ring Chimera collection Material yellow gold 18k, Diamonds, Garnet stone Cabochon Weight 9,5 grams Size US 5.75 - IT 11
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold
Cartier Paris Chimera Fancy Yellow Diamond Sapphire Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
An 18 karat gold, fancy-yellow diamond, diamond and sapphire 'Chimera' ring by Cartier, Paris, designed as two bypassing dragon heads, set with 106 fancy yellow diamonds weighing app...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 1...
Pomellato Chimera Blue Topaz Diamond Gold Ring
By Pomellato
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Pomellato 18k gold ring crafted for the Chimera collection. Features blue topaz and approximately 0.25ctw of G/VS diamonds.
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold
Lalaounis Greece Ruby Diamond Gold Chimera Bypass Ring
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18k gold Chimera bypass ring by Greek designer Ilias Lalaounis, featuring 0.08ctw in H/VS diamonds and ruby eyes.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Ilias Lalaounis Chimera Ruby Diamond Gold Bypass Ring
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18k gold bypass ring, crafted by Ilias Lalaounis, set with diamonds and ruby eyes. Ring is a size 7, ring top is 23mm wide. Marked Greece, Makers mark and 750. Weight of the piece - ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ilias Lalaounis Greece Ruby Diamond Gold Chimera Bypass Ring
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18k yellow gold ring set with approximately 0.08ctw of G/VS diamonds and rubies for eyes. Crafted by Ilias Lalaounis, the ring is a size 5 1/2, ring top is 21mm wide. The weight...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Lalaounis Greece Gold Diamond Ruby Chimera Ring
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18k yellow gold Chimera ring, crafted by Ilias Lalaounis, set with approx. 0.05ctw diamonds and ruby eyes.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ilias Lalaounis Greece Ruby Diamond Gold Chimera Ring
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18k yellow gold chimera ring set with approximately 0.05ctw of G/VS diamonds and ruby eyes.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Gentleman's Gold Intaglio Chimera Ring
Located in New York, NY
Legend dictates that a chimera has a fire-breathing lion's head, a goat's body, and a serpent's tail; all we see here, though, is the creature's beautifully detailed head engraved de...
14k Gold
Ilias Lalaounis Greece Ruby Diamond Gold Chimera Ring
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18k yellow gold ring set with rubies and approximately 0.05ctw of H/SI diamonds. The ring is a size 6.75, ring top measures approx. 17mm wide. The weight of the ring is 9.7 gram...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ilias LaLounis Chimera Head Gold Ring
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The ring is size 7.
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct White Gold, 1920s 10 Carat Aquamarine & Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Aquamarine Ring 18ct White Gold Stamped Circa 1920s Immerse yourself in the elegance of the 1920s with this exquisite Art Deco ring, expertly crafted from 18ct white gold...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,492Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Aquamarine & Rare Blue Opal Ring Set In 18K White Gold &
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Aquamarine & Rare Blue Opal Ring Set In 18K White Gold & Silver Natural Blue Opal 18 Carat Natural Oval & Round Shapes Aquamarine 5 car...
Aquamarine, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
$39,988Sale Price|20% Off
CARTIER Paris Art Deco Enameled Cocktail Ring 18Kt Gold With Diamonds & Gemstone
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco ring designed by Cartier. This is a magnificent art deco ring, created in Paris France and designed by the jewelry house of Cartier. This colorful cocktail ring is very ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
76 Carat Moonstone Oval Cab 0, 31 Carat Diamonds 14kt Solid Yellow Gold Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Big Cocktail ring completely hand-made with a 76 carat Moonstone Cabochon measuring 27x33 mm. surrounded by 62 diamonds totaling 0.31 carats on a solid 14k yellow gold setting weighi...
Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Company Paloma Picasso Large Impressive Citrine Cabochon Ring
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Company 18K Yellow Gold Ring, the top measures 1 inch in Diameter and is set with a Large Impressive Cabochon Domed Citrine of Approximately ...
Citrine, 18k Gold
$624Sale Price / item|20% Off
W 0.48 in L 0.79 in
Ethiopian Opal Diamond 14k Solid Gold Kitty Cat Earring Cat Bow Stud 1 pc only
Located in Chicago, IL
Ethiopian Opal Diamond 14k Solid Gold Kitty Cat Earring Cat Bow Stud Note :- price listed is for per items 1 pc = 780$ If u want pair select 2 items 780$ X 2 item = 1560$ ...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Aquamarine and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The gorgeous aqua stone in this ring is bright and has diamonds set either side. The aqua measures approx 80pts and the diamonds total 42pts. The ring is modelled in 18 carat gold. ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Insane Vintage 18ct White Gold Aquamarine and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Insane Vintage 18ct White Gold Aquamarine and Diamond Cocktail Ring the most outstanding chunky aquamarine stone with the most wonderful diamond shoulders! perfect statement ring! ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold
Modern Gold 7.25 Carat Natural Blue Moonstone & Colorless Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare 6 carat (appx) blue moonstone feldspar, horizontally set in a cocktail ring. 18k Yellow Gold. The center moonstone measures 13x10.7x7mm. Included are approximately 1.25 carats...
Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold
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
GIA 17.91 Carat Old Cushion Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring in Platinum
Located in La Jolla, CA
GIA certified 17.91 carat Old Cushion Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring in Platinum Old Cushion Diamond Ring features a Center Cushion Brilliant Cut Diamond with beautiful vintage carving ...
Diamond, Platinum
Angela Cummings 18K Yellow Gold Sinuous Snake Ring
By Angela Cummings
Located in New York, NY
Scarce 18K yellow gold Angela Cummings snake ring 1986 The snake motif is one of the most loved in jewelry design, symbolizing everlasting love, royalty, wisdom, transformation, reb...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18ct Rose Gold, 1940s Cushion Cut Aquamarine & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Aquamarine Cocktail Ring 18ct Rose & White Gold Tested Circa 1940’s Introducing a stunning 1940s 18ct gold cocktail ring that exudes timeless elegance and sophistication...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$3,600 / item
Handcrafted 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cigar Ring
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted Matte and Hammer-Finished Cigar Ring, Enhanced with 0.25 Carats ff Pave Set Diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hans Hansen Danish Modernist 14k Gold Faceted Crystal Ring
By Hans Hansen
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Crystal and 14K gold ring created by Hans Hansen of Denmark, circa 1960's. Faceted tension set crystal suspends mid air in its 14K gold setting. Ring stands about .75" above the fin...
Crystal, 14k Gold
Lalaounis Necklace 18 Kt Yellow Gold Sapphires Rubies Lion Heads Necklace
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Paris, FR
Lalaounis Rigid Necklace in 18 Carat Yellow Gold Sapphires and Rubies Lion Heads Tubular semi-rigid Necklace holding a Lion's Head chiseled at each End with Ruby Eyes, the Front of...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 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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