18K Gold Colombia Emerald Diamond Ring, AGL
Located in New York, NY
Ring size: 6. Weight: 12.6 grams Stamp: “MT10”“18K”
Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
18K Gold Colombia Emerald Diamond Ring, AGL
Located in New York, NY
Ring size: 6. Weight: 12.6 grams Stamp: “MT10”“18K”
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2.00 Carat Round White Diamond 5 Stone 18KT Rose Gold Half Eternity Modern Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
This 5 Stone Round Diamond 18k Rose Gold half eternity ring is an exquisite addition to our collection.
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$756Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Gold Diamond Triangle Solitaire Diamond Triangle Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Triangle Shape Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring is made of 18k solid gold featured with natural white sparkly diamond Handset by a master setter in our studio.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Natural Pearl Diamond Ring, LFG
Located in New York, NY
This striking ring features two certified natural saltwater pearls (2.44ct and 2.58ct) from LFG Paris, elegantly set in a bold geometric design. Framed by brilliant-cut diamonds and ...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
$1,280Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Filigree Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Diamond Filigree Ring in 18k White Gold Crafted in 18k white gold, this diamond ring features a finely detailed rectangular top with delicate open filigree, engraved accents, and mi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,866Sale Price|20% Off
18k Ring White Gold Ring Diamond Ring Diamond Leaves Ring Gold Fancy Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
18K Ring White Gold Ring Diamond Ring Diamond Leaves Ring Gold Fancy Ring This 18K solid White Gold leaves circle ring is a fancy shape made of brilliant diamonds that have...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
18k White Gold Pear Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
18k White Gold Pear Cut Diamond Ring. The center and sides of the ring has pear cut diamonds with round diamond accents, weighing 2.16 carats total set in 18K white gold.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier 18k Rose Gold & Diamond LOVE Ring
By Cartier
Located in San Francisco, CA
Timeless and classic, this band is a must for any serious collector! The iconic 18k rose gold LOVE design features screw motifs accented by 66 sparkling round brilliant-cut diamonds...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Gucci diamond 18k white gold Horsebit ring
By Gucci
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Crafted in 18k white gold, the piece offers a sleek, modern backdrop that enhances the brilliance of the diamonds and reinforces the contemporary luxury aesthetic.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Edwardian diamond 18k yellow gold platinum ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This authentic Edwardian ring showcases a refined arrangement of antique-cut diamonds, combining old mine, old European, and rose cut stones totaling approximately 1.40 carats.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Modern 18k Yellow Gold Chain Diamond Ring
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Material: 18k Yellow Gold Gemstone: Diamond 0.20 cttw, Color G-H, Clarity SI1-SI2 Weight: 10.3 grams Size: 7.5 Modern 3 strand chain ring featuring 0.20 carats of diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jade Frog Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 6.75 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 6.1 Grams Gemstone Specifications: Center Gemsto...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage diamond sapphire 18k yellow gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This beautiful vintage ring is a colorful and elegant jewel from the 1990’s, crafted in warm 18k yellow gold with a striking combination of diamonds and sapphires.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Diamond Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The design is accentuated by 0.21 carats of round, white diamonds, adding a touch of brilliance. Crafted with a blend of 18k yellow gold and platinum, the ring showcases a contempora...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$2,281Sale Price|25% Off
18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Pretty Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.9 grams. Totally is diamond 0.85 ct. The diamond is has F-G color and vvs-vs clarity. Ring size is US 6.7 (We can make any size) We offer fr...
Diamond, 18k Gold
5.00ct Diamond 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This striking statement ring features approximately 5.00 carats of marquise and round brilliant–cut diamonds, expertly set in luminous 18K white gold.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a vibrant ruby accented by sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Bowtie Knot Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Bowtie Knot Ring This stunning Diamond Bowtie Knot Ring is in excellent condition and is ready to ship!
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Diamond Emerald 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By Contemporary
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Along the band, the surface is engraved with a floral motif, accented by a single emerald and an additional ruby set directly into the gold. The ring is executed in 18k yellow gold ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 8.39Ct Radiant Cut Diamond, Natural Fancy Yellow-VS1 Ring
By The Diamond Source
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a truly stunning and impressive ring. It faces up like at least a 10Ct Diamond and the delicate double halo setting enfolds the diamond beautifully. The yellow color borders ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
18k White and Yellow Marquise Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the 18k White and Yellow Marquise Diamond Ring. This ring features marquise-shaped white diamonds weighing 0.23 carats, accompanied by vibrant marquise yellow diamonds we...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$639Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Gold Diamond Triangle Solitaire Diamond Triangle Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Triangle Diamond Ring is made of 18k solid gold featured with natural white sparkly diamond Handset by a master setter in our studio.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Two-Tone Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Bold and luxurious, this 18K white and yellow gold diamond ring makes a powerful statement with its wide profile and brilliant sparkle.
Diamond, Gold
Vintage Diamond Cluster Ring 18K White Gold
Located in Montgomery, AL
We are loving the classic design of this vintage beauty!! Ring Details Material: 18K White Gold Era: Retro 1940 - 1960 Head Width: 15.5mm Head Height: 3mm Shank Width: 2mm Weight: 3...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Diamond Wide Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 18K White Gold Diamond Wide Band Ring in size 7.25 weighing 7.7 grams.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Certified 5 Carats Diamonds 18K Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Each sparkling gem tell a unique story of grace and sophistication. Magnificent ring come in 18k gold with Natural Diamonds , in perfect round brillant cut, of 5,00 carats, F ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
18K White Gold Marquise Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in elegance with this exquisite 18k Marquise Cut Diamond Ring. Its 1.46 carats of marquise cut diamonds are complemented by 0.10 carats of sparkling diamond accents, all set ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tambetti 18K Yellow Gold Peridot Diamond Ring
By Tambetti
Located in Queens, NY
Tambetti 18K Yellow Gold Peridot Diamond Ring, featuring one bezel set square emerald cut peridot weighing approx. 14.75 carats, further adorned with twenty four pave set round brill...
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lapiz Lazuli and Diamond Ring, 18K
Located in New York, NY
An oval design ring containing a semi- oval lapis lazuli on its other half and polished gold and diamonds on the other. This Modernist style highlights a very unique design. There ar...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
18K White Gold Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Edwardian sapphire diamond 18k yellow gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This charming Edwardian sapphire and diamond ring is a refined jewel from the 1910’s, centered by a square cut sapphire weighing approximately 0.20 carat.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18k Emerald Cut Diamond Wide Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style and dazzle with this stunning 18k Emerald Cut Diamond Wide Band Ring. Crafted from 18k white gold, this ring boasts 2.41 carats of emerald cut diamonds and 0.65 ca...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Georgian 18K Gold Blue Enamel Diamond Ring
Located in Flushing, NY
Georgian 18K Gold Blue Enamel Diamond Ring Approximate Dimensions: 6 (Ring Size) 4.1 cm (Length) Approx. 10.95 carat (Diamond) 10.3 grams in weight. ** All dimensions listed ab...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
18K White Gold Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Floral Cluster Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
18 kt Yellow Gold Diamond 0.42 ct twd Color: F Clarity: SI1 Ring Size 7 Total Weight: 8.06 grams
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Gold Diamond Iolite Cluster Ring
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an 18K Gold Diamond and Iolite Ring. It depicts a yellow gold cluster ring that contains an old mine shaped diamond weighing 0.74 carats approximately, stating H-I color, and...
White Diamond, Iolite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Ruby and Diamond Marquise Ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
🔹 Specifications Metal: 18K yellow gold Stones: Rubies and diamonds Total Weight: 4.5 g Ring Size: FR 56 (US approx. 7.5) Resizable: Yes
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$479Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Gold Clover Ring Dainty Minimalist Diamond Ring Stackable Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Clover Ring is made of 18k gold featured with natural white sparkly diamond in a delicate band.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Diamond 18k Gold Fashion Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Magnificent ring come in 18k gold with a GIA Certified Natural Diamond of 0,80 carat, J color VS2 clarity, and 92 pieces of surrounding Natural Diamonds of 1,15 carats, F color VS cl...
Diamond, 18k Gold
18K Black Gold-Radium 5.25ct Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 18K yellow gold, the design centers around a striking floral motif, with pave-set round brilliant diamonds adorning each petal for a dazzling sparkle.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Gold and Diamond Band Ring
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18-carat gold, bulky, three-stone band ring with sharp edges set with a large cushion-cut diamond (app. 2.6 carats, J, VS2) and two brilliant-cut diamonds (each app. 0.50 carat, F...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian sapphire diamond 18k yellow gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Their irregular, romantic brilliance contrasts beautifully with the structured color of the sapphire, enhancing the ring’s refined vintage appeal. The piece is crafted in a tradition...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$5,500 / item
18K Yellow Gold & Diamond Nest Ring
By Rebecca Noff
Located in Toronto, ON
The Nest Collection is an ever evolving design. It is an elegant reminder of the tangled web that life presents but in it lies beauty and sophistication. Each piece in this collectio...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Marquise Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Marquise Cut Diamond Ring Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.15 Carat Blue Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Revival Style Ring The ring is 18K White Gold There are 0.55 Carats in Diamonds G SI There are 0.60 Carats in Blue Sapphires The ring is a size 6.75, sizable The ring weighs...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Round Cut Diamond and Sapphire Band. Rolled Stone Wedding Beaded 18K White Gold
By Estate Diamond Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 5, 5.5, 6, 6.5, 7, 7.5, 8 US, Resizable Made By: Estate Diamond Jewelry Metal: Gold, White Gold Stone: Diamond, Sapphire Stone Cut: Round Brilliant Cut, Round Cut Style: A...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Antique diamond sapphire 18k rose gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Set with a thoughtful arrangement of old European cut diamonds, rose cut diamonds, and calibre cut sapphires, the ring offers a lovely interplay of sparkle, color, and antique charac...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique diamond sapphire 18k rose gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Set with a thoughtful arrangement of old European cut diamonds, rose cut diamonds, and calibre cut sapphires, the ring offers a lovely interplay of sparkle, color, and antique charac...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby and Diamond 18K White Gold Ring
Located in Derby, NY
Estate Bold Ring, 2 Oval Ruby 3.00 cttw, Round Diamond 2.26 cttw G-H VS2-SI2, 18K White Gold 6.44g Jewelry Type : Ring Jewelry Style : Bold Metal Type : 18K White Gold Metal Weight ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$14,800Sale Price|20% Off
BVLGARI Amethyst and Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking expression of Italian luxury, this authentic BVLGARI statement ring is masterfully crafted in rich 18K yellow gold and showcases the brand’s bold yet timeless design langu...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Diamond Eternity Ring – 5.80CT Total Diamonds WB101
Located in New York, NY
This stunning eternity ring is crafted in luxurious 18K white gold and features 5.80 carats of sparkling diamonds set all the way around the band.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.26 Carat Blue Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Revival Style Ring. The ring is 18K White Gold There are 0.50 Carats in Diamonds H SI The center stone is an oval blue sapphire 0.76 Carats The ring is a size 6.75, sizable.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Gold With Ruby, Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Elegant 21st Century 18k Gold Diamond Ruby Sapphire Ring. This exquisite ring is crafted in 18k gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$1,232Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Gold Diamond Heart Ring Pave Heart Ring Engagement Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Stunning high quality Art Nouveau Style Ring with Diamond is made of 18k solid gold. Available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Trio 18k Yellow Gold, Onyx & Diamond Ring
By Trio
Located in San Francisco, CA
Bold 1980's design at its best! The ring centers a cushion-shaped onyx v cut cabochon, measuring 16.6 x 16.8 mm, accented by 14 round brilliant-cut diamonds, pave-set in triangles of...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mauboussin Turquoise and Diamond Ring, French, 18k
By Mauboussin
Located in New York, NY
A unique Mauboussin Turquoise and Diamond Ring made in France in 18k Gold. The ring has turquoise cabochons outlined by round diamonds, weighing appx. 2.75 carats of F-G color and VV...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
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 diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And 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.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond 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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