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0.91 Carat Natural Emerald and Polki Diamond Victorian-Style Full Eternity Ring
Located in Tokyo, JP
ring size free of cost. Ring Size: 15 (Japan), 7 1/2 (US/Canada), O 1/2 (UK/Australia) Stone and
Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Silver, 14k Gold

Tahitian Pearl Ring Midcentury
Located in Northampton, MA
pearl with an undulating sheen of color wrapping around its surface. This style of "free form" gold or
Category

Vintage 1960s American Modernist Fashion Rings

Materials

Pearl

Robert Lee Morris Italy Modernist Free Form Wavy Cross In 14Kt Yellow Gold
By Robert Lee Morris
Located in Miami, FL
yellow gold of 14 karats with high polished finish. It is fitted on top with a movable oval ring to wear
Category

1990s North American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Large Skinny Tube Hoop Earrings, 14K Gold, Thin Tube Hoops, Gold Tube Ho
Located in McLeansville, NC
A pair of vintage 14 karat yellow gold thin tube hoop earrings. These earrings feature a skinny
Category

Vintage 1960s Hoop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

LB Exclusive 14K White Gold 0.50 Ct Diamond Heart Necklace
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
So she's the one who holds your heart. Tell her that through this LB Exclusive 14K White Gold 0.50
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

22K-24K Gold Nugget Necklace
Located in Venice, CA
rings and clasp test as 14k gold. The necklace is 16.25” long, perfect for wearing as a choker. There
Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, 22k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold

4.12 Carat Pear Shaped Diamonds 14 Karat Gold Stud Earrings
By Jack Weir and Sons
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
carats, big enough to make a statement. They are graded as L,M color and VS clarity. In 14K gold. Circa
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel White Ceramic 18k Yellow Gold Camilla Pendant
By Chanel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
% authenticity guarantee   - Free ring resizing with purchase   - Free appraisal with purchase
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Boulder Opal and Diamond Pendant with Chain
Located in Addison, TX
: Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Weight: 5.79 grams Dimensions: 18.50 inches Spring Ring Clasp Stamp: 15.20
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modernist Freeform Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold Petals Pendant Enhancer
Located in Montreal, QC
Stunning 14K Triple Floral Pendant Enhancer, comprised of Free-form Pearl Petals centered by
Category

Vintage 1960s Modernist Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

KURT WAYNE Articulated Crab Brooch In 14Kt Gold With Onyxes, Rubies Diamonds
By Kurt Wayne
Located in Miami, FL
masterfully crafted with substantial weight in solid yellow gold of 14 karats with high polished finish. The
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Vintage 1980s American Modernist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Art Nouveau 1900 Enamel Orchid Pendant In 14Kt Gold With Diamond And Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
carefully crafted with curvilinear shapes in solid yellow gold of 14 karats with satin frosted finishes. It
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k...

Antique Micromosaic Brooch, Italian Micromosaic Brooch, Temple of Vesta Brooch
Located in McLeansville, NC
An antique 14 karat yellow gold Temple of Vesta micro mosaic brooch. This brooch features an oval
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Gold, Ruby and Diamond Twin Serpent Ring
Located in London, GB
A Victorian yellow gold, ruby and diamond twin serpent ring, the ring in the form of two coiled
Category

Antique 19th Century Late Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Free Form Agate Diamond Ring
Located in Sarasota, FL
14k Ring with 3 free form cut peach color agates and 28 round brilliant diamonds weighing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Agate, Diamond, 14k Gold

1970s Amethyst Gold Free Form RIng
Located in Lambertville, NJ
1970s 14k gold free form ring, featuring two oval amethyst gemstones. Ring is a size 6 1/2, ring
Category

Vintage 1970s More Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold

1970s Amethyst Diamond Free Form Gold Ring
Located in Lambertville, NJ
1970s 14k gold free form ring, set with amethyst gemstone, surrounded with five diamonds
Category

Vintage 1970s More Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold

1970s Gold Chatham Emerald Diamond Freeform Ring
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Vintage circa 1970s 14k gold free form ring, featuring Chatham emeralds and approx. 0.45ctw in SI1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Larger Free Form Hardstone Gold Ring
Located in Lambertville, NJ
14k gold large free form ring, set with 21mm x 16mm green stone. Ring is a size 6 3/4, ring top is
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

14k Gold

Free Form 1970s Gold Diamond Chatham Emerald Ring
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Vintage 14k yellow gold free form ring, set with Chatham emeralds and approximately 0.12ctw in
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

1970s Naturalistic Gold Pearl Diamond Free Form Ring
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A 14k yellow gold ring set with pearls and approximately 0.18ctw pf H/SI diamonds. The ring is a
Category

Vintage 1970s More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

1970s Large Citrine Diamond Ruby Gold Free Form Ring
Located in Lambertville, NJ
1970s vintage 14k yellow gold free form ring, set with an approx. 19.5ct citrine, surrounded with
Category

Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

1970s Huge Barbara Anton Pearl Onyx Gold Free Form Ring
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A 14k yellow gold ring set with pearls and onyx. The ring is a size 9, top measures 48mm long x
Category

Vintage 1970s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold

Designer Handcrafted Free-From 14 Karat Gold and Turquoise Ring, circa 1960s
Located in St.amford, CT
According to the estate that I purchased from, this beautiful designer ladies free form 14K yellow
Category

Vintage 1960s American Modernist Fashion Rings

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold

Azure Malachite Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Agoura Hills, CA
Vintage 14K yellow gold free form oval shape large azure-malachite ring with diamond accents. 5
Category

Late 20th Century American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Malachite, 14k Gold

Modern rectangle gold tourmaline ring
Located in Surfside, FL
Mens Modern rectanglular 14k yellow gold tourmaline ring. Elegant and hammered free formed design
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold, Gold

Princess Diamond White Gold Channel Sides Engagement Ring
Located in Columbia, MO
Channel Set Engagement Ring .50 carat total diamond weight Great quality - IJ/SI 14 karat white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

1950s Star Ruby Diamond and Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Torino, IT
This sleek and wearable 1950s ring is of bombé form with 3 oval shaped Star Rubies. It is set
Category

Vintage 1950s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.03 Carat Certified Round Diamond White Gold Freeform Ring
Located in Pikesville, MD
A modern yet delicate 14 karat white gold open free form wide diamond ring featuring a 1.03 carat
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natalie K Round Diamond White Gold Three-Row Halo Engagement Ring
By Natalie K
Located in Columbia, MO
of its value! MSRP $7,700! DETAILS: Natalie K White Gold Round Diamond 3 Row Halo Engagement Ring 14
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Round Diamond Bypass White Gold Engagement Ring Wedding Band Set
Located in Columbia, MO
14 karat white gold. The channel set diamond shoulders of the ring flow gracefully to form the center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Ruby and Gold Snake Wrap Ring
Located in Madison area, WI
with 14k gold in 1932, which leads us to date this ring to the early part of the 20th century. We
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, 15k Gold

9, 7 Carat Citrine Cabochon Peridot 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring by D&A
By D and A Style
Located in Singapore, SG
grams (could be changed according to the size of the ring) 18 Karat Yellow Gold (could be done in 14
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Armenian Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Citrine, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gol...

R. Mapache "CHAIN ME UP" Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Large gold ring,by R. Mapache, with superbly formed shank, adorned by a multitude of free flowing
Category

Vintage 1980s French Cluster Rings

Materials

14k Gold

1970s Retro 14 Karat Gold Lapis Lazuli Freeform Naturalistic Cocktail Ring
Located in Shaker Heights, OH
Stunning retro 1960's - 1970's 14 karat gold large and very blue Lapis Lazuli naturalistic free
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Elegant Persian Turquoise Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Beautiful rich Persian Cabochon Turquoise, diamond and gold ring. Fabulous free organic form
Category

Vintage 1960s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Mid-Century Moderne Mexican Opal Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
A great example of 1960's free form art jewelry. A fiery orange Mexican Opal is caressed by a flash
Category

Vintage 1960s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Opal, Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Round Diamond Double Halo Twisted Shank Engagement Ring
Located in Columbia, MO
This beautiful double halo engagement ring is absolutely radiant in the shine of white gold! Sure
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Maniamania Phenomena Cocktail Ring with Dendrite Quartz and Diamonds
By MANIAMANIA
Located in Sydney, NSW
cocktail ring combines metals with Sterling silver in the band and 14k gold prong settings with diamonds
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Quartz, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal

Antique Art Deco circa 1925 Certified 2.00 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Berlin, Berlin
ring is crafted in platinum-on-gold, so that the front appears purely white while the shank itself is
Category

Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

1960s Chatham Emerald Diamond Gold Free Form Ring
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Vintage 14k gold free form ring, featuring Chatham emeralds and approx. 0.50ctw in VS-SI/H diamonds
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

1970s Large Multi-Color Gemstone Gold Free-Form Ring
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Large 14k gold free form ring, set with multicolor semi precious gemstones, including tourmaline
Category

Vintage 1970s More Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Tourmaline, 14k Gold

Opal Diamond Free Form Gold Ring
Located in Lambertville, NJ
1970s vintage 14k gold ring ,featuring opal,surrounded with diamonds. Ring size 6, ring top is 16mm
Category

Vintage 1970s More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold

1970s Free Form Opal Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Funky 1970s 14k yellow gold ring, decorated with two opal gemstones and approximately 0.55ctw in GH
Category

Vintage 1970s More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold

1970s Impressive Retro Ruby Diamond Gold Free-Form Cocktail Ring
Located in Shaker Heights, OH
Unique 14k gold free form design surrounds a deep red ruby cabochon and 7 beautiful sparkling
Category

Vintage 1970s American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Yellow Gold Minimalist Diamond Statement Ring
By White/Space
Located in Westlake Village, CA
An elegant hand-formed solid 14k gold oval holds a brilliant white .10ct diamond that seems to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Rose Gold

Yellow Gold Minimalist Diamond Statement Ring
By White/Space
Located in Westlake Village, CA
An elegant hand-formed solid 14k gold oval holds a brilliant white .10ct diamond that seems to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Minimalist Diamond Statement Ring
By White/Space
Located in Westlake Village, CA
An elegant hand-formed solid 14k gold oval holds a brilliant white .10ct diamond that seems to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Minimalist Diamond Statement Ring
By White/Space
Located in Westlake Village, CA
An elegant hand-formed solid 14k gold oval holds a brilliant white .10ct diamond that seems to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Rose Gold Minimalist Diamond Statement Ring
By White/Space
Located in Westlake Village, CA
An elegant hand-formed solid 14k gold oval holds a brilliant .10 ct white diamond that seems to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Minimalist Diamond Statement Ring
By White/Space
Located in Westlake Village, CA
An elegant hand-formed solid 14k gold oval holds a brilliant white .10ct diamond that seems to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Rose Gold Minimalist Diamond Statement Ring
By White/Space
Located in Westlake Village, CA
An elegant hand-formed solid 14k gold oval holds a brilliant white diamond that seems to float on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Minimalist Diamond Statement Ring
By White/Space
Located in Westlake Village, CA
An elegant hand-formed solid 14k gold oval holds a brilliant white diamond that seems to float on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Rose Gold Minimalist Diamond Statement Ring
By White/Space
Located in Westlake Village, CA
An elegant hand-formed solid 14k gold oval holds a brilliant .10 ct white diamond that seems to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1950s Retro Onyx Diamond Gold Crescent Moon Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This unique and one of a kind 1950's Retro Period 14kt Gold ring features an onyx black background
Category

20th Century American Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1970s Solitaire Diamond Domed Setting Solitaire Ring 14 Carat Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
nestles in a flower design atop an domed band of rich 14 carat gold. Made to celebrate love in all its
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Green Mojave Turquoise Lapis Lazuli Gold Pendant Necklace
By Decadent Jewels
Located in Sydney, AU
beads, with a large free form Lapis Pendant 55x41mm knotted on blue thread. 14k Gold filled Jump ring
Category

2010s Australian Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Multi-gemstone, Turquoise, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Vermei...

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14k Gold Free Form Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the 14k gold free form ring you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 14k gold and yellow gold. You can easily find a 116 antique edition and 137 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a 14k gold free form ring from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing 14k gold free form ring — no matter the origin — is easy, but Sunita Nahata, VR Jewels and D and A Style each produced a popular version that is worth a look. While most can agree that any 14k gold free form ring from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a diamond version from the 119 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also oval cut and cabochon versions for sale. Most of our 14k gold free form ring for sale are for women, but there are 87 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a 14k Gold Free Form Ring?

The price for a 14k gold free form ring starts at $184 and tops out at $17,600 with these rings, on average, selling for $1,246.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

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.

Finding the Right Rings for You

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 ringsvintage 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.