French 18kt Ring
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Signet Rings
18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1990s Italian Cluster Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond
Vintage 1930s European Retro Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s French Napoleon III Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Rococo Fashion Rings
Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Retro More Rings
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s European Retro Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Italian Retro Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings
White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Italian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 1...
1990s Italian Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Fashion Rings
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Engagement Rings
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Early 2000s French More Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Retro Cluster Rings
White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Cluster Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Dome Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cluster Rings
White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Dome Rings
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1950s French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Israeli Art Deco Wedding Rings
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century French Post-War Band Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Band Rings
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s French Engagement Rings
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Dome Rings
White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Band Rings
Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Fashion Rings
Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s French Post-War Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s French Napoleon III Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s French Napoleon III Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Post-War Cocktail Rings
Onyx, Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Bridal Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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French 18kt Ring For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a French 18kt Ring?
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 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.
- Is 18kt gold valuable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023Whether 18-karat gold is valuable depends on a variety of factors. The price of gold per gram fluctuates with the market for gold. If the gold in question refers to a piece of jewelry, factors under consideration would include the style of the piece, if the accessory features any gemstones and what the gems are, where it was made, its condtion and more. A certified appraiser can evaluate 18-karat gold jewelry to determine its value. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of 18-karat gold jewelry from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023Yes, the French wear engagement rings. The tradition dates back to the 17th century, when men presented women with fede rings. These early engagement rings usually depicted a pair of clasped hands on their own or holding a heart, or two joined hearts positioned below a crown. Explore a wide range of engagement rings on 1stDibs.
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