Round Turquoise Guilloche Enamel Ring in White Gold with Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Trance Turquoise Guilloche Enamel Ring in 18k White Gold with 57 Diamonds (total 0.55 ct, G VS) in diamond bezel and on ring shank.
Diamond, White Gold, Enamel
Alex Jona White Diamond White Enamel 18 Karat Rose Gold Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat rose gold ring band set with white diamonds total carat 0.09 and white enamel.
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
$3,472Sale Price|20% Off
Haggai 14K White Gold Diamond Blue Topaz Enamel Ring
By Haggai
Located in Houston, TX
This ring is made in blue enamel and 14K white gold. With a princess cut 11.56 carat blue topaz and 0.50 carat round cut diamonds.
Diamond, Blue Topaz, Topaz, 14k Gold, Enamel, White Gold
Roberto Coin White Enamel & Diamond Rose Gold Ring
By Roberto Coin
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous Roberto Coin White Enamel & Diamond 18K Rose Gold Ring. Decorated with white gold bit harness and reigns with round brilliant cut diamonds throughout, the bead set...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
$472Sale Price|20% Off
Black Enamel Ring White Diamond French Lily Pure Size 7
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fleur de Lis Ring White Diamond Black Enamel 14k Gold Plated Silver PURE Word Signet Ring Designer: J DAUPHIN The Fleur de Lis Ring is handcrafted in 14k gold plated sterling silv...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold Plate, Enamel, Sterling Silver
DAVID WEBB White Enameled Geometric Cocktail Ring With VVS Diamonds
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
The design features softly curved geometric edges, a hallmark of David Webb’s distinctive and commanding aesthetic. The ring is further embellished with applications of white enamel,...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel, 18k Gold
Antique Two Tone Gold 0.22ctw Diamond White Enamel Buckle Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (16) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Single Cut - Pave Set - Lively White Diamond Color - 0.22ctw (approx.) Material: 18K Solid Yellow Gold w/ White Gold Accents & Whit...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$17,280Sale Price|20% Off
David Webb Geometric White Enamel Diamond Cocktail Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Owning this David Webb ring is truly exciting! The platinum, 18K yellow gold, and white enamel create a stunning and unique look that can't be matched.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
1776 Georgian Era White Enamel Mourning Ring of 20k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A rare and historically evocative Georgian mourning ring dated 1776, crafted in 20 karat gold and adorned with white enamel, a color traditionally associated with remembrance and pur...
Gold, Enamel
Old European Diamond Ring Blue Enamel 14K White Gold .75 carat
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This vintage ring is crafted in solid 14K White Gold (carefully tested and guaranteed).
Diamond, White Gold, Enamel
Alexis NY White Enamel Flower Ring
By Alexis NY
Located in New York, NY
Alexis NY White Enamel Flower Ring Small round-cut bezel-set diamonds of 0.10 carat, white enamel, set on 18 karat rose gold and sterling silver; marked Alexis NY, 750, 925 Size: 7...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 14ct White Gold, Edwardian Diamond & Guilloche Enamel Fancy Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Ring 14ct White Gold Stamped Circa 1900 Introducing an exquisite Edwardian fancy double halo cluster ring, a true testament to the elegance and craftsmanship of th...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Round Silver Grey Guilloche Enamel Ring 18k White Gold 57 Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Trance Silver Grey Enamel Ring in 18k White Gold with 57 Diamonds (total 0.55 ct, G VS) in diamond bezel and on ring shank.
Diamond, White Gold, Enamel
Paraiba Tourmaline, Enamel & Diamond Halo Ring in 14k White Gold- GIA 2233644962
Located in Bloomington, MN
Paraiba Tourmaline, Enamel & Diamond Halo Ring in 14k White Gold- GIA report number 2233644962 This ring is crafted in 14k white gold and features a pear-shaped yellowish green ...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, White Gold, Enamel
Set in 18K white Gold, Tanzanite, Turquoise Enamel & Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Tanzanite Engagement Ring set in 18K White Gold, Enamel & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Gucci Link To Love White Gold & Black Enamel Ring with Diamond
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
Gucci Link to Love Ring with Diamond Material 18K White Gold & Black Enamel Ring Size 5.25 Ring width 3.1mm Ring Weight 4.1 gr Diamond .02 Gender Unisex Condition New, never worn ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Round Electric Blue Guilloche Enamel Ring in White Gold with Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Trance Electric Blue Enamel Ring in 18k White Gold with 57 Diamonds (total 0.55 ct, G VS) in diamond bezel and on ring shank.
Diamond, White Gold, Enamel
$924Sale Price / item|20% Off
Black Enamel Diamond Stackable Band Ring 14k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS:- Material - 14k Solid White Gold Gemstone - Diamond Diamond Weight - 0.24 ct Diamond Size - 2 x 4.5, 2 mm Gross Weight - 2.983 Grm Setting - Prong setting Shank Wi...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel, Gold-filled
Elegant Hand Crafted 18kt White Gold Ring with 1.55ct Diamonds & Enamel
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elegant Hand Crafted 18kt white Gold Ring With Diamonds & Enamel Diamonds: Brilliant cut diamonds, together approx. 1.55ct Material: 18kt white gold Ring size: 51.9 EU / 6 US Tot...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Diamond & Black Enamel Art Deco Style Floral Flower White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
The Diamond Enamel Vintage Style Floral Ring in 14K White Gold embodies the harmony of yin and yang, balancing timeless elegance with bold artistry.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Garnet White Sapphire and Enamel Art Deco Style Halo Ring in 9K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Accent Gemstones Type: White Sapphire Shape: Round Size: 1.5 mm. Number: 16 Weight: 0.22 Carat (approx. total weight) Accent Gemstones Type: Enamel Number: 1 This ring will be ma...
Garnet, Sapphire, 9k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Antique Yellow & White Gold Blue Enamel Hand Engraved Free Mason Masonic Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold w/ White Gold Top & Dark Blue Enamel Work Weight: 6.24 Grams Ring Size: 7.5 (Fitted on a finger.
Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
White Diamond Star Ring Black Enamel Dangling Sphere Gold Plated Silver
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Star Ring Black Enamel Dangling Sphere Gold Plated Silver J Dauphin The Diamond Star Sphere Dangle Ring is by designer J DAUPHIN, drawing inspiration from the celest...
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold Plate, Enamel, Silver
Vintage 1970s White Enamel and Gold Zebra Print Domed Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k yellow gold and white enamel. Circa 1980s Size 6 1/2
14k Gold, Enamel
$11,549Sale Price|20% Off
David Webb Yellow Gold and White Enamel Bombe Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Gold and White Enamel Bombe Ring, David Webb 18 kt., signed Webb, ap. 18.2 dwts.
Yellow Gold, Enamel
Alex Jona White Diamond White Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Coil Snake Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
The body made of flexible gold and White enamel links. Dimensions: H 1.14 in x W 0.98 in x D 0.66 in - H 29 mm x W 25 mm X D 17 mm.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$2,978Sale Price|20% Off
Stunning Enamel Diamond White 14K Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Gold 14K Ring Diamond 8-0,07 ct Diamond 6-0,08ct Diamond 1-0,3 ct Enamel 1-0,01 ct Weight 1,9 grams Size 6.5 US It is our honour to create fine jewelry, and it’s for that reason t...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel
Antique White Paste, Enamel and 18k Yellow Gold Mourning Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1700s white paste and enamel, 18 karat yellow gold mourning ring; part of our diverse antique Georgian jewelry collections.
Yellow Gold, Enamel
La Nouvelle Bague 18kt White Gold Enamel and Diamond Fiori Ring
By Nouvelle Bague
Located in New York, NY
This 18 karat white gold ring was designed by the world renowned Italian company La Nouvelle Bague.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
$14,160Sale Price|20% Off
David Webb Black Bombe and White Diamond Enamel Platinum Gold Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
The bombe ring features full-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.50 carat, set in platinum, atop an 18k gold ring having black and white enamel accents, marked Webb.
White Diamond, Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Handcraft Enamel 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
18 karat yellow and white gold cocktail ring. Handmade by our artisans assembled with enamel and diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Opal & Diamond Art Deco Style Black Enamel Halo White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This stunning piece features a captivating opal at its center, beautifully enhanced by a halo of shimmering diamonds and an elegant enamel embellishment that accentuates the ring’s v...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Art Deco Tinted Yellow Diamond 14K White Gold Enamel Ring
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco 14 karat (14K) white gold ring with geometric black enamel lines surrounding a tinted yellow Old European Cut diamond estimated to weigh 0.45 carats with V colour and VS ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
$1,312Sale Price|20% Off
0.61Ct Baguette Diamond Black Enamel Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This dazzling Baguette Diamond Black Enamel Ring is a remarkable fusion of vintage flair and contemporary elegance.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Pradera Jewels 18k White Gold Ring With Diamonds, Emerald and Enamel
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
18k white gold ring with a total weight of 6.84 grams, diamonds with a total weight of 1.11 carats, an emerald with a total weight of 7.47 carats, and enamel with a total weight of 0...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Set in 18K white Gold, Morganite, Red Enamel & Diamonds Engagement Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Morganite & Enamel Engagement Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
Solid Yellow Gold Green Enamel Black & White Diamonds Evil Eye Ring
Located in New York, NY
Check out this stunning 14k yellow gold ring that features a gorgeous emerald green stone, beautifully enhanced by intricate green enamel work and sparkling black and white diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$1,117Sale Price / item|20% Off
Delicate White Gold White Diamond Black Enamel Flower Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White Gold 14K Ring (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 1-RND 57-0,04-4/5 Size 16.5 Weight 1.66 gram With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a Geneva...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Set in 18K white Gold, Emerald Sugarloaf, Green Enamel & Diamond Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald & Green Enamel Engagement Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
$3,760Sale Price / item|20% Off
Statement Natural Diamond Enamel Cocktail Ring in 18k Solid White Gold Jewelry
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Bold and sophisticated, this striking ring is masterfully crafted in 18k white gold, showcasing a sleek Art Deco-inspired design.
Diamond, White Gold, Enamel
$1,920Sale Price|20% Off
Baguette Diamond Enamel Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The inner halo is finish in turquoise color enamel. This ring also have a matching earring and pendant.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$15,840Sale Price|20% Off
David Webb 18k Yellow Gold White Enamel Geodesic Dome Ring
By David Webb
Located in Palm Beach, FL
David Webb geodesic patterned domed cocktail ring in 18k yellow gold decorated with white enamel panels.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1980s Bold Swirl Diamond & Black Enamel Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
A dramatic expression of 1980s glamour, this bold cocktail ring is masterfully crafted in 18K white gold and showcases a hypnotic swirl motif of glossy black enamel and dazzling diam...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
$1,112Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Solid White Gold Modern Diamond Enamel Open Ring for Women
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Modern Diamond Enamel Open Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural diamond of 0.38 carats.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
$520Sale Price|20% Off
Black Enamel Ring Emerald Diamond Star Cocktail Ring
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Black Enamel Ring White Diamonds 14k Gold Plated Shooting Star Cocktail Ring Designer J DAUPHIN This Black Enamel Bubble large cocktail ring has a shooting star motif swe...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
9K Yellow & White Gold Blue Enamel Masonic Engraved English Signet Mens' Ring
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Of desirable signet design, this solid & heavy Art-Deco Gents’ Ring is meticulously crafted in 9K Yellow Gold The front panel is in blue enamel featuring the Freemason square and...
White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
David Webb Ring 18k Gold White Enamel Turquoise Cocktail Ring
By David Webb
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A vintage David Webb ring, made of 18k gold and white enamel, featuring a substantial oval cabochon turquoise.
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Enamel Ring 18k Rose & White Gold Ceylon Burgundy Red Garnet 0.06ct Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Cocktail Collection Ring, Aubergine Red Vitreous Enamel Ring in Rose Gold/White Gold with Diamonds Ring Cocktail, 18k Rose & White Gold, vitreous enamel, 6 diamonds tot...
Diamond, White Gold, Enamel, Rose Gold
Teardrop Black Enamel White Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Open Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Teardrop Black Enamel White Diamond 14K Open Ring is a bold yet elegant piece that combines the beauty of natural diamonds with the striking contrast of black enamel.
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Platinum, Enamel
$28,800Sale Price|20% Off
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold, White Enamel And Diamond Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Featuring a striking checkerboard pattern of glossy white enamel and brilliant round diamonds, the ring is crafted in 18K yellow gold with platinum settings for the diamonds, creatin...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Round Purple Vitreous Guillopche Enamel Ring 18k White Gold 92 diamonds 0.37ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Ring Opera, Round Purple Vitreous Guilloche Enamel 18k White Gold 92 diamonds 0.37ct brilliant cut Reference: V1425/LI/00/00/109 Description: 18k white gold Vitreous enamel: translu...
Diamond, White Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Certified Green Enamel 18K White Gold 7.59 Cts Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
The emerald is accentuated by 42 round-cut diamonds (0.19 carats), set in luxurious 18K white gold (5.54 grams). The shank of the ring is plated by green enameling , which make the w...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, Enamel
Victor Mayer Soirée Electric Blue Enamel Ring 18k White Gold with Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Soirée Electric Blue Enamel Ring 18k White Gold with Diamonds VICTOR MAYER is a fine jewelry house known for its sophisticated craftsmanship.
Diamond, White Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Faberge 18KT White Gold Diamond 0.66 Carat & Blue Enamel Ring, with Certificate
By Modern Fabergé
Located in New York, NY
A raised square of Prussian Blue enamel surrounds the center diamond. Round brilliant white diamonds border the entire ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
$504Sale Price|20% Off
18k White Gold Black Enamel Diamond Ring, 12 Round Stones, Size 6.75
Located in New York, NY
18k White Gold Black Enamel Diamond Ring This stunning 18k white gold ring features a beautiful black enamel design, accentuated with 12 No, 0.07cts diamonds.Weighing 2.7 grams, thi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
$3,091Sale Price|20% Off
Venice Collection: Square-Shaped 18k White Gold Diamond Ring with Blue Enamel
Located in רמת גן, IL
The blue enamel surface surrounding the center diamond and the white diamonds framing the ring create a striking contrast which adds a touch of artistic flair to the ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Art Deco 9 Carat Amethyst Enamel Ring Antique 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is an extraordinary antique Art Deco Enamel Ring with a stunning nine Carat Amethyst in the center with gorgeous green and blue enamel decoration in 14 Karat White Gold surround...
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
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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