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18k Medusa Ring

Medusa Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Medusa Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold

Medusa Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold

Located in Dallas, TX

Medusa Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold. The ring features 2ctw of brilliant round diamonds.

Category

Vintage 1980s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Silver Drachma of Medusa in 18K Ring
Silver Drachma of Medusa in 18K Ring

Silver Drachma of Medusa in 18K Ring

Located in Atlanta, GA

A silver Drachma [coin] from Thrace, Apollonia Pontika, circa 4th century BC. This wonderful coin of Medusa is trimmed with 18 karat gold and fashioned into a marvelous ring. This he...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Fashion Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Medusa Coin 18K Gold Ring
Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Medusa Coin 18K Gold Ring

Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Medusa Coin 18K Gold Ring

By Steven Battelle

Located in Soquel, CA

An authentic silver "drachm" coin from the ancient Greek colony of Apollonia Pontika (now in Northern Turkey) from 450-400 BC is set in a complementary Steven Battelle "heart spirals...

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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Cocktail Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Antique 19th Century Silver and Gold Medusa Cameo Ring
Antique 19th Century Silver and Gold Medusa Cameo Ring

Antique 19th Century Silver and Gold Medusa Cameo Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

Period: Late 19th century Provenance: Italy Ring size: 4 1/4  Weight: 11.9 gr The 19th century ring is composed of an essential silver frame, embellished with a central gold medalli...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Fashion Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Medusa Coin Ring18kt Gold Setting, Size 8.5
Medusa Coin Ring18kt Gold Setting, Size 8.5

Medusa Coin Ring18kt Gold Setting, Size 8.5

Located in Atlanta, GA

Plautius Plancus, Silver Denarius Coin (47 BC) ring. This Greek coin with Head of Medusa featured prominently has been set in a custom custom ring with a 18k gold and sterling silver...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Fashion Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Jellyfish ring in 18Kt gold diamonds sapphires rubies rock crystal
Jellyfish ring in 18Kt gold diamonds sapphires rubies rock crystal

Jellyfish ring in 18Kt gold diamonds sapphires rubies rock crystal

By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA

Located in Bussolengo, Verona

This beautiful and eye-catching jellyfish ring is a unique piece rich in elements. The head is a rock crystal dome, cut to size, revealing inside it an organic shape set in pink sapp...

Category

2010s Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gol...

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Giani Versace Medusa Gold ring. 1980's
Giani Versace Medusa Gold ring. 1980's

Giani Versace Medusa Gold ring. 1980's

By Gianni Versace

Located in Bilbao, ES

Signet 18k gold ring with the Medusa head over black enameled and a Greek fretwork carved all around as a frame.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Medusa in Rubelite

Medusa in Rubelite

Located in New York City, NY

0.98oz. of 18K hand hammered yellow gold with an inset of cabochon rubelite framing the intaglio

Ring Size = 7.5

Hand made in Rome, Italy

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Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Rubelite, 18k Gold

Fancy-Colored Sapphire Mythology Collection Medusa Ring by Madstone
Fancy-Colored Sapphire Mythology Collection Medusa Ring by Madstone

Fancy-Colored Sapphire Mythology Collection Medusa Ring by Madstone

Located in El Dorado Hills, CA

Specs: 18k yellow gold Medusa snake ring with 17.31 carats of Tsavorite, 3 carats Orange Sapphire, .60 carats White Diamond, and 3.04 carats Cognac Diamonds.

Category

2010s North American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cober “Medusa” with 1.58 & 1.83 Carat Spinels 42 small & 2x0.03 Ct Diamonds Ring
Cober “Medusa” with 1.58 & 1.83 Carat Spinels 42 small & 2x0.03 Ct Diamonds Ring

Cober “Medusa” with 1.58 & 1.83 Carat Spinels 42 small & 2x0.03 Ct Diamonds Ring

By Vincent Cober

Located in OSS, NH

We invite you to see more of our collection from Cober Jewellery at 1stDibs! You can type Cober Jewellery in the search bar to view more of our pieces of jewellery at our webshop. “...

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2010s Dutch Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ancient Silver Coin Medusa Gold Ring
Ancient Silver Coin Medusa Gold Ring

Ancient Silver Coin Medusa Gold Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

Ring designed as bezel set ancient silver roman coin. Centering silver coin depicting Gorgoneion medusa facing. Ring size: 7 and sizable Total weight: 12.41 grams

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Genuine Ancient Greek Coin 4th cent. BC 18 Kt Gold Ring depicting Medusa
Genuine Ancient Greek Coin 4th cent. BC 18 Kt Gold Ring depicting Medusa

Genuine Ancient Greek Coin 4th cent. BC 18 Kt Gold Ring depicting Medusa

Located in Roma, IT

This exquisite 18 kt gold ring features an authentic bronze Greek coin from 420-405 BC, adorned with a striking depiction of the Gorgon, a mythical figure steeped in ancient lore. ...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Cocktail Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Genuine Ancient Greek Coin 4th cent. BC 18 Kt Gold Ring depicting Medusa
Genuine Ancient Greek Coin 4th cent. BC 18 Kt Gold Ring depicting Medusa

Genuine Ancient Greek Coin 4th cent. BC 18 Kt Gold Ring depicting Medusa

Located in Roma, IT

This exquisite 18 kt gold ring features an authentic bronze Greek coin from 420-405 BC, adorned with a striking depiction of the Gorgon, a mythical figure steeped in ancient lore. ...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Cocktail Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Genuine Ancient Greek Coin 4th cent. BC 18 Kt Gold Ring depicting Medusa
Genuine Ancient Greek Coin 4th cent. BC 18 Kt Gold Ring depicting Medusa

Genuine Ancient Greek Coin 4th cent. BC 18 Kt Gold Ring depicting Medusa

Located in Roma, IT

This exquisite 18 kt gold ring features an authentic bronze Greek coin from 420-405 BC, adorned with a striking depiction of the Gorgon, a mythical figure steeped in ancient lore. ...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Cocktail Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Medusa Coin 18K Gold Ring
Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Medusa Coin 18K Gold Ring

Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Medusa Coin 18K Gold Ring

By Steven Battelle

Located in Soquel, CA

An authentic ancient Greek Coin from 450-400 BC featuring the face of Medusa with her protruding tongue and crown of snakes is set surrounded by a stepped and line textured bezel in ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Classical Greek Fashion Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Medusa Coin Ruby Gold Ring
Antique Medusa Coin Ruby Gold Ring

Antique Medusa Coin Ruby Gold Ring

Located in London, GB

The central point of this unusual ring is an ancient bronze coin with a Medusa face detail.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modernist Fashion Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Versace Gold Medusa Head Charm Ring
Versace Gold Medusa Head Charm Ring

Versace Gold Medusa Head Charm Ring

By Versace

Located in Southampton, PA

This dazzling ring displays the renowned motif from a charm that dangles from its 18K yellow gold body.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian More Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Ross-Simons Italian Tagliamonte Lapis Medusa Ring
Vintage Ross-Simons Italian Tagliamonte Lapis Medusa Ring

Vintage Ross-Simons Italian Tagliamonte Lapis Medusa Ring

By Tagliamonte

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Capture timeless elegance and artistry with this stunning Vintage Ross-Simons Italian Tagliamonte Lapis Medusa Ring in 18kt gold over sterling. A true statement piece, this ring show...

Category

Late 20th Century European Signet Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Vintage Carrera y Carrera Medusa Diamond Ring in Yellow Gold
Vintage Carrera y Carrera Medusa Diamond Ring in Yellow Gold

Vintage Carrera y Carrera Medusa Diamond Ring in Yellow Gold

By Carrera y Carrera

Located in London, England

A beautiful vintage Carrera y Carrera Medusa diamond ring set in 18k yellow gold. The ring is composed of a beautifully crafted face in brushed yellow gold surrounded by naturalisti...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GORGON/MEDUSA Authentic Ancient Greek Coin 5th century BC Gold Ring
GORGON/MEDUSA Authentic Ancient Greek Coin 5th century BC Gold Ring

GORGON/MEDUSA Authentic Ancient Greek Coin 5th century BC Gold Ring

Located in Roma, IT

This exquisite 18 kt gold ring features an authentic bronze Greek coin from 420-405 BC, adorned with a striking depiction of the Gorgon, a mythical figure steeped in ancient lore. T...

Category

2010s Italian Classical Roman Cocktail Rings

Materials

18k Gold

GORGON/MEDUSA Authentic Ancient Greek Coin 5th century BC Gold Ring
GORGON/MEDUSA Authentic Ancient Greek Coin 5th century BC Gold Ring

GORGON/MEDUSA Authentic Ancient Greek Coin 5th century BC Gold Ring

Located in Roma, IT

This exquisite 18 kt gold ring features an authentic bronze Greek coin from 420-405 BC, adorned with a striking depiction of the Gorgon, a mythical figure steeped in ancient lore. T...

Category

2010s European Classical Roman Cocktail Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Gianni Versace Medusa Head Gold and Diamond Ring
Gianni Versace Medusa Head Gold and Diamond Ring

Gianni Versace Medusa Head Gold and Diamond Ring

By Gianni Versace

Located in New York, NY

Signed Gianni Versace, 18K 750. Ring size 8. The ring is not presented with the original box or papers.

Category

Late 20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gianni Versace Medusa Head Gold and Diamond Ring
Gianni Versace Medusa Head Gold and Diamond Ring

Gianni Versace Medusa Head Gold and Diamond Ring

By Gianni Versace

Located in New York, NY

Signed Gianni Versace, 18K 750. Ring size 8. The ring is not presented with the original box or papers.

Category

Late 20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Versace Diamond Gold Medusa Band Ring with Flower Charm
Versace Diamond Gold Medusa Band Ring with Flower Charm

Versace Diamond Gold Medusa Band Ring with Flower Charm

By Versace

Located in La Jolla, CA

Versace Diamond Band with Greek Key design and Medusa Head in Center. Diamond Flower Charm hangs from the center with .20 ct Round Brilliant in the center. 1.35 ct Total Weight of ...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Versace Medusa Ruby Diamond Muse 2012 Collection Ring
18 Karat Yellow Gold Versace Medusa Ruby Diamond Muse 2012 Collection Ring

18 Karat Yellow Gold Versace Medusa Ruby Diamond Muse 2012 Collection Ring

By Gianni Versace Couture

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Company-Versace Style-Medusa Ruby Diamond Ring - Muse 2012 Collection Metal-18k Yellow Gold Size-8.75 Weight-24.49 grams Stones-Diamonds approx 1 Ct tw Sku-8009-2REE

Category

2010s Italian Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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By Vaibhav Dhadda

Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan

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Materials

Agate, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage 1970s Italian 18kt Gold Lapis Lazuli Skull Ring with Diamonds
Vintage 1970s Italian 18kt Gold Lapis Lazuli Skull Ring with Diamonds

Vintage 1970s Italian 18kt Gold Lapis Lazuli Skull Ring with Diamonds

Located in Firenze, IT

Italian ring, likely dating back to the 1970s, in 18kt yellow gold, depicting a natural lapis lazuli skull cameo of exceptional quality and detail, with three gold snakes encircling ...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian / Etruscan Revival Gold-Filled Bypass Bracelet
Antique Victorian / Etruscan Revival Gold-Filled Bypass Bracelet

Antique Victorian / Etruscan Revival Gold-Filled Bypass Bracelet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique Victorian gold-filled bracelet. In the Etruscan Revival style. With one lion's head terminal and one terminal with engraving and applied wire decoration & granulatio...

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Bangles

Materials

Gold-filled

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Syna Yellow Gold Blue Topaz Pendant with Diamonds

Syna Yellow Gold Blue Topaz Pendant with Diamonds

By Syna Jewels

Located in Fort Lee, NJ

Created in 18 karat yellow gold Blue Topaz 15 carats approx. Diamonds 0.15 carats approx. Chain sold separately About the Designers ~ Dharmesh & Namrata Drawing inspiration...

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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings 1.55 Carats 18K White Gold 14-15 MM
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South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings 1.55 Carats 18K White Gold 14-15 MM

By Harbor Diamonds

Located in New York, NY

18K White Gold drop earrings featuring two South Sea Pearls measuring 14-15 mm flanked with numerous diamonds weighing 1.55 carats. Comes in Rose Gold

Category

2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Rolex x Loree Rodkin Watch

Rolex x Loree Rodkin Watch

$38,400Sale Price|20% Off

Rolex x Loree Rodkin Watch

By Rolex

Located in London, GB

A Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date crafted in 18k yellow gold, customised by jewellery designer Loree Rodkin. The watch features a champagne dial with baton hour markers, day aperture...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Diamond Gold Link Bracelet
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Diamond Gold Link Bracelet

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Diamond Gold Link Bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Greenwich, CT

Link up with this spectacular Van Cleef & Arpels Paris diamond and 18 karat yellow gold vintage bracelet. With a total of 2.50 carats of round cut diamonds, this one-of-a-kind brace...

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1990s French Modernist Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

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1935 Nordic Poison Ring Garnet solid 18K Gold Ø7.25 US /4.8gr

1935 Nordic Poison Ring Garnet solid 18K Gold Ø7.25 US /4.8gr

Located in SE

Poison Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with crown being a hidden compartment 13 mm x 11 mm x 5.5 mm deep covered with secure and tight hinged lid decorated with rose cut Garnet. Unisex...

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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BUCCELLATI Aquamarine Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Ring
BUCCELLATI Aquamarine Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Ring

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By Gianmaria Buccellati

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite vintage Gianmaria Buccellati cocktail ring is crafted in 18k brushed and textured yellow gold with white gold accents. This ring is set with a faceted oval 7.0mm x 10....

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 3ct Round-Cut Diamond Solitaire Signet Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
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GIA Certified 3ct Round-Cut Diamond Solitaire Signet Ring in 18K Yellow Gold

Located in Jaipur, RJ

Commanding in presence and refined in detail, The Imperial Light solitaire signet ring is a masterclass in contemporary opulence. At its heart gleams a breathtaking 3-carat natural r...

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Art Deco Diamond Three-Stone 18 Carat Gold Ring
Art Deco Diamond Three-Stone 18 Carat Gold Ring

Art Deco Diamond Three-Stone 18 Carat Gold Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

Three diamonds sit fabulously on top of a simple setting modelled in 18ct gold and stones set in platinum. The central round diamond measures 7pts and the rose cut diamonds either si...

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Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

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Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown  1955 Iconic Gown Dress

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By Pierre Balmain

Located in Berlin, BE

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Cartier 18K White Gold Santos 100 Unisex White Gold Diamond Watch

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By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

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Located in Wan Chai District, HK

This vintage men's ring is a true masterpiece of design and craftsmanship. Inspired by medieval motifs, the ring features a stunning dragon design that wraps around the finger, with ...

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FABULOUS Thierry Mugler Couture SS 2001 Les Solaris Blouse Top Sheer Net Leather
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By Thierry Mugler Couture

Located in Berlin, BE

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Chanel 2023-2024 Women's Black Leather CC Chain Short Boots Size 42

Chanel 2023-2024 Women's Black Leather CC Chain Short Boots Size 42

$2,085Sale Price|20% Off

Size: 42 (more like a size 41)

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By Chanel

Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL

The most Exceptional Perfect Stunning Authentic Leather Chanel boots from the Season 2023-2024. Hard to find. These Chanel CC Chain Short Boots are a striking example of the House’s ...

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2010s Italian Boots

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18k Medusa Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate 18k medusa ring for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, vermeil and 18k gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 4 vintage editions and 16 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect 18k medusa ring may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a 18k medusa ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Cameo & Beyond, Steven Battelle and Intini Jewels are consistently popular. A 18k medusa ring of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring emerald, from our inventory of 1, is particularly popular. See these pages for a brilliant cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and cushion cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our 18k medusa ring for sale are for women, but there are 9 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a 18k Medusa Ring?

Prices for a 18k medusa ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $211 and can go as high as $18,795, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,134.

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.

Questions About 18k Medusa Ring
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The mark 18K on a ring stands for 18-karat gold. 18-karat signifies that the ring is 75% pure gold and 25% other metals, such as copper, zinc or nickel. The additional metals strengthen the ring, making it more durable. Shop a range of expertly vetted 18-karat jewelry on 1stDibs.