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David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Tiger Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Original David Webb Tiger Ring with green emeralds, and black enamel. The Tiger ring by David Webb
Category

20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian 18 Karat Gold and Pearl Locket Front Navette Mourning Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
navette front is set with a glazed locket, bordered with black enamel and gold. The perimeter is lined
Category

Antique 1890s British Victorian More Rings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Georgian Pearl and Woven Hair Panel 9 Karat Gold Mourning Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
hair and black enamel, bordered with beautiful pearls. Modelled in 9 karat yellow gold. The inscription
Category

Antique Late 17th Century British George III Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, 9k Gold

Harvard Law 14k Gold Signet Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
sides of the ring display DL and 01, also in black enamel. The ring weighs 8.88 grams and is a size
Category

Early 2000s Signet Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
the shoulders with intricately designed bow-like shoulders expertly enamelled in black followed by
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Ring Platinum Diamond Black Onyx Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A gorgeous Art Deco ring made of platinum, featuring diamond and black onyx. Designed in a classic
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

14k Yellow Gold Nephrite Jade Magic Dragon Ring 1960s
Located in Towson, MD
dragon had more black enamel on his scales, but that has worn off in his roughly sixty years of life. We
Category

Vintage 1960s Fashion Rings

Materials

Jade, Yellow Gold

Hexagon Montana Sapphire Unique Halo Engagement Ring 14K Gold R6579
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Solid 14K gold ring set with a brilliant blue Montana sapphire, with a contrasting white enamel
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Leopard Cat Ring 14 Karat Gold Fine Animal Jewelry Heirloom
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Leopard ring, crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. A leopard with black
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

14k Gold

Antique Victorian 0.55 Carat Cushion Diamond Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Torrance, CA
. The ring is in good condition. Black enamel originally accented the mount yet is mostly gone from wear
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18K Gold French 1960’s Frosted Glass Cameo Ring Renaissance Revival
Located in London, GB
. The ring head features an openwork gallery which takes the form of circles which are enamelled in
Category

Vintage 1960s French Renaissance Revival Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Gold Georgian Period Halley’s Comet Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
set with another diamond. The comet is surrounded by black enamel to enhance the juxtaposition between
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Renaissance 17th Century Table Cut Rock Crystal Love Heart Ring 22K Gold
Located in London, GB
evidence of enamelling in black and white on the exterior. UK size L 1/2, tested as 22k yellow gold, 2.1g
Category

Antique 17th Century English Renaissance Solitaire Rings

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, 22k Gold

Antique Victorian 3-Stone Diamond Ring Old Mine Vintage 14 Karat Gold Trilogy
Located in Torrance, CA
Victorian era three diamond ring (circa 1880s to 1900s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. The
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 1.15 Carat Old Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a charming 18ct yellow gold single stone diamond ring. This antique piece dates back
Category

Antique 18th Century Victorian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 3 Three Stone Diamond Ring Old Mine Vintage 14k Gold Trilogy
Located in Torrance, CA
Victorian era three diamond ring (circa 1880s to 1900s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. The
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel CC Embellished Cabachon Ring
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
/ Enamel/ Gripoix Glass/ Cabachons Measurements: Band Width: 0.7cm, Circumference: 5.3 cm, Feature Length
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

GUCCI c.2018 Chinese New Year "Orso" Sterling Silver Boston Terrier Dog Ring LTD
By Gucci
Located in Thiensville, WI
Manufacturer Style Name: Orso Ring Style: Ring Color(s): Silver, black, red, white, and gold Marked Material
Category

2010s Italian Fashion Rings

Hermes Clic Clac H Black Enamel Gold Plated Bracelet
By Hermès
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Indulge in iconic style with the Hermes Clic Clac H Black Enamel Gold Plated Bracelet – a versatile
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21st Century and Contemporary French Clamper Bracelets

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

Cartier Paris 1900 Edwardian Enameled Hairs-Comb in 18Kt Gold With Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
the same period. Materials: 18Kt yellow gold, platinum, diamonds, enamel and carved comb. Diamonds
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Vanity Items

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Antique Victorian Banded Agate and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Locket
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
cabochon cut banded agate, all pavé set and bordered with black enamel decoration. The chain may be
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GOLAY FILS STAHL 1905 Edwardian Enameled Miniature Watch 18Kt Gold Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
gold, enameled and diamonds set in platinum. Ring on top. Diamonds: Mounted in a pave setting, with 52
Category

Antique Early 1900s Swiss Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel, 18k Gold

Edwardian 1905 Graziosa Guilloche Enamel Pocket Watch In 14Kt Gold With Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
ring to wear in a chain or a fob. Dial: Round white porcelain, analog with black Roman numerals and
Category

Antique Early 1900s Swiss Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Enamel Emerald Diamond Gold Heart Shaped Locket Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
x 5.6 x 2.5 mm, approximately 0.60 ct), glossy black enamel and sparkling old mine cut diamonds. The
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald

Art Deco c. 1920s Multi Gems Enamel Gold Platinum Charm Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
rifle, the turkey, the engagement ring, the wedding band, "Tomy Lucky 11th Anniversary"... The dial on
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold

George Stockwell 1911 London Edwardian Enameled Guilloche Sterling Pocket Watch
Located in Miami, FL
enamel. It is fitted on top with a movable ring to wear in a chain or a fob and two hinged lids, one of
Category

Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Tubogas 18k Gold Diamond Necklace Retro French Vintage Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
tubogas cord with two loops on each end. The loops are held by a gold band decorated with diamonds. Each
Category

Vintage 1950s French Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Earrings Platinum Diamond Dangle Antique Cut
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
and rarity. That’s why platinum engagement rings and platinum wedding bands have been popular ever
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

MARCUS CO. 1910 Edwardian Brooch In Platinum With 3.12 Ctw Diamonds Emeralds
By Marcus Co.
Located in Miami, FL
, a prestigious court jeweler in Dresden. It was in Europe that he discovered enameling techniques
Category

Vintage 1910s North American Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Antique Black Enamel and Gold Band Ring with Inscription
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
3.8mm, Height off finger 1mm -Materials: Yellow gold -Hallmarks: none present -Condition: Good Overall
Category

Antique 1860s British Early Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Antique Georgian 18K Gold and Black Enamel Memorial Band Ring
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This exquisite memorial ring, crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, is a beautiful and poignant piece
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Italian Yellow Gold Band Ring with Black Enamel
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The Italian Yellow Gold Band Ring with Black Enamel is a beautifully designed piece that merges
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18ct Yellow Gold Wide Black Enamel Mourning Band Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold Wide Black Enamel Mourning Band Ring inscription reads “ Jane Stickland
Category

Antique 1820s British Early Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Blue Black Enamel Band Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Victorian band ring crafted in 14K yellow gold. Circa 1870. The piece features blue and
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold, Enamel

David Webb Enamel Diamond Gold Band Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Extraordinary black enamel 18 Karat yellow gold and pear shape diamond ring, ca 1980. This “out of
Category

Vintage 1980s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Gold, Yellow Gold

Black Enamel Diamond Eternity Ring Band 14k Yellow Gold Stacking Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish black enamel diamond eternity ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Round brilliant cut
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Cartier France Black Enamel Diamond Gold Wide Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Aspen, CO
18K white gold diamond and black enamel wide band, French signed Cartier with French hallmarks and
Category

Late 20th Century French Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian 9 Carat Gold and Black Enamel Mourning Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A wonderful antique Victorian mourning band. The band is in-stepped and set with black enamel and
Category

Antique 1870s British Late Victorian Band Rings

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 9 Carat Gold and Black Enamel Mourning Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A superb antique victorian mourning ring. This is set with glossy black enamel around the ring
Category

Antique 1860s British Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel

Victorian 9 Carat Gold and Black Enamel Regard Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
'EF', and around the band hand-chased gold letters spell "REGARD" between immaculate sections of black
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Victorian 9ct Yellow Gold Black Enamel and Pearl Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Victorian 9ct Yellow Gold Black Enamel and Pearl Ring beautiful charming black enamel and pearl
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Hidalgo Fleur-de-lis Black Enamel Stackable Band Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Hidalgo
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
enamel fleur-de-lis band ring, crafted in luxurious 18 karat yellow gold. The band features a bold yet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

14K Yellow Rose Gold Band w/ Black Enamel and Leaf Motif Size 8 #16160
Located in Washington Depot, CT
gorgeous 14K yellow gold band features a yellow and rose gold leaf motif on black enamel! Ring size: 8
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Enamel and Diamond Gold Stacking Ring
Located in New York, NY
A great Enamel and Diamond Gold Stacking Ring in 18 k gold. Black enamel highlights the diamond.
Category

Early 2000s North American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Enamel

Tiffany Co. Black Enamel Gold Band Stacked with Two Onyx Bands
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
One ladies 18K yellow gold band by Tiffany & Co. with a recessed center, which is enameled in black
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Victorian 9 Carat Gold and Black Enamel Mourning Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A superb antique victorian mourning ring. The is set with glossy black enamel around the ring. The
Category

Antique 1860s British Victorian Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Black Enamel Band Set
Located in Addison, TX
Art Deco Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bands are absolutely gorgeous! The black enamel lines go all
Category

Vintage 1950s Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Georgian 18 Carat Gold and Black Enamel Mourning Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A superb antique late Georgian mourning ring. The is set with glossy black enamel embossed with
Category

Antique 1820s British Georgian Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 10 Karat Gold and Black Enamel Regard Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
the band hand-chased gold letters spell "REGARD" between immaculate sections of black enamel. Modelled
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Band Rings

Materials

10k Gold

Edwardian Black Enamel and Pearl 9 Carat Gold Mourning Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This sweet black enamel band is modelled 9ct gold and has a lovely glossy black coating of enamel
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Natural Pearl, 9k Gold

Antique Optimo All Havana Polychrome Enamel 14K Rose Gold Cigar Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Transluscent ochre red and jet black enamel and rose gold classic oval cigar band ring with Optimo All Havana
Category

Early 20th Century American Band Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Enamel, Rose Gold

Victorian Diamond and Enamel 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
surrounding it measure 3pts each. The gorgeous black enamel is glossy and surround the diamonds and is used on
Category

Antique 1890s British Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Enamel

Enamel and 18K Gold Antique Memory Ring with Secret Compartment
Located in Rotterdam, NL
ring is richly decorated with black enamel, which provides a striking contrast to the warm glow of the
Category

Antique 19th Century European Victorian Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Gold, Enamel

14 Karat Yellow Gold Filigree Ring with Black Enamel Size 5.75 #19654
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Filigree Ring with Black Enamel Size 5.75 This beautiful filigree ring was
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Georgian Antique 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Black Enamel, and Hair Mourning Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
hair behind a clear panel. Around the band is black enamel, reading out "In Memory Of", which is then
Category

Antique 1820s English Victorian Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Victorian 1878 Mourning Black Enamel 9ct Ring
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian ring featuring white seed pearls and black enamel set in 9ct yellow gold. Around
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Victorian Band Rings

Materials

9k Gold, Enamel

Antique Black Enamel Diamond Pearl 3 Stone Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Antique Black Enamel Diamond & Pearl 3 Stone Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold inscription “in memory of my
Category

Antique 1810s British Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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Gold And Black Enamel Band Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the gold and black enamel band 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, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Making the right choice when shopping for a gold and black enamel band ring may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but 1.5 Carat and 2 Carat versions are of considerable interest. A gold and black enamel band ring from Roberto Coin, Hidalgo and Nouvelle Bague — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Take a look at a gold and black enamel band ring featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also baguette cut cut and mixed cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a gold and black enamel band ring, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Gold And Black Enamel Band Ring?

The price for a gold and black enamel band ring starts at $11 and tops out at $9,500 with these rings, on average, selling for $1,600.

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.