18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
This beautiful, cluster style 18 karat yellow gold ring weighs 5.50 grams. It contains a center 5.5x5mm oval-shaped natural ruby mounted in a bezel setting, with a carat weight of ap...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Diamond Heart Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ring size: 7.25 Metal: 18k White Gold Weight: 2.3 grams Diamonds: 0.34 carats
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.58ct Fancy Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in Tustin, CA
Introducing our exquisite 2.58ct Fancy Diamond Ring, meticulously crafted in luxurious 18k gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold
18k Yellow Gold Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Located in New York, NY
18k Yellow Gold Diamond and Sapphire Ring, a striking vintage design featuring rich blue sapphires complemented by sparkling diamonds, all set in warm 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Diamond Band Ring 0.40ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
This flashy, band-style 18-karat white gold weighs 11 grams. It contains twenty-one round brilliant diamonds mounted in a pave setting, with a total carat weight of 0.40. It measures...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold 1.75ct Diamond and 1.75ct Blue Diamond Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Set in a clean bar setting, the alternating stones and cuts create a crisp, geometric rhythm around the entire circumference. This is a ring that's distinct in composition, quietly i...
Diamond, Blue Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k White Gold Pave Diamond Pinky Ring
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Vintage 18K Gold Pave Signet Diamond Ring This 18k white gold pave diamond ring weighs approximately 10.6 grams and showcases very nice quality white sparking princes cut diamonds 0....
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k White Gold Trilliant Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
18k Trilliant Cut Diamond Ring Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Gold Hexagonal Diamond Hand Engraved Ring
Located in Venice, CA
Part of our Kirsten’s Corner Signature Collection, the design for this 18k gold ring began with this stunning modified hexagonal brilliant diamond.
Diamond, 18k Gold
18k White Gold Diamond and Emerald Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ring size: 6.25 Markings: “18k" Metal: 18k White Gold Weight: 5.02 grams Diamond: 0.81 carats Emerald: 0.90 carats
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Emerald and Diamond Ring. 2ct Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Emerald Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 2-Carat Primary Stone Cut: Emerald Cut Secondary Stone: Diamonds Secondary Stone Weight: Approx. 0.60-Carat Secondary Stone Cut:...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lapis Lazul Diamond Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 8.8 grams Gemstone: Lapis Lazuli Diamond Count: 12 Diamond Color: G-H Diamond Clarity: VS2-SI1 Diamond Carat...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pink Diamond & White Diamond Ring made in 18k Gold
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Beautiful designer Ring made with pink diamonds and white diamonds, radiating charm and magnificence.
White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold
$40,250
Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
2.97 carat certified Fine Burma Ruby. .38 carats of size diamonds. Set in platinum and 18k yellow gold Currently a size 6.5, this ring can easily be resized.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Channel-Set Sapphire and Diamond Ring, 18k
Located in New York, NY
A Channel-Set Sapphire and Diamond Ring made in 18k yellow gold. The total weight of the ring is 9.30 grams and the ring size US 6.50.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Natural Sapphire 18K Gold Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Shanghai, CN
Framed by 2.14 carats sparkling diamonds, every facet catches the light with mesmerizing intensity, elevating the ring’s luxurious allure to new heights.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
$933Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K Gold Diamond Religious Ring Allah Diamond Ring Islam Allah Ring Ring for Her
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Handcrafted Allah diamond ring is a perfect everyday wear ring to bring inner peace and spirituality.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
18k White Gold Diamond Ring – 1.70 Ct
By Hakimi's Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
Add a touch of elegance to your jewelry collection with this stunning natural diamond ring, beautifully crafted in 18k white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Multi Row Diamond 18K White Gold Ring
Located in Derby, NY
Make a bold statement with this extraordinary multi-row estate ring, crafted in rich 18K white gold and set with an impressive 138 round and marquise-cut diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage French 18k Gold Diamond Citrine Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This French 18k gold ring features a distinctive wave motif set with tapered baguette diamonds at the center and channel-set baguette citrines along the outer curves.
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold
18k White Gold German Chrysoprase & Diamond Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This stunning chrysoprase and diamond ring was made in the 1950s in 18K white gold.
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Peridot & Diamonds Engagement Ring 18k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 4 Carat Peridot & Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring 18k Gold. Gorgeous center Peridot gemstone featuring a surrounding white diamonds throughout.
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold
18k & Platinum Diamond Art Deco Ring
Located in Miami, FL
18k Gold Weight 2.2g Art Deco Featuring Old Mine Cut Diamond Approx. 0.2ct Measurements 0.67in x 0.8in Ring Size 9 Sizable
Diamond
18K White Gold Diamond Flower Ring – 3.26CT Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and eye-catching, this 18K white gold flower ring features an impressive 3.26ct of diamonds in a beautifully sculpted floral design.
Diamond, White Gold
$6,930Sale Price|25% Off
Graff Sapphire & Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By Graff
Located in Dallas, TX
Graff Sapphire & Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold Size 6 5 Grams
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$548Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Gold Trio Diamond Ring Minimalist Diamond Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Stunning high quality brilliant white diamonds are set in solid 18k gold. Available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold. 3 round cut diamond prong set hori...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18k White Gold Diamond and Emerald Ring
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Diamond and Emerald Ring Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond 1.67 carats Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 2.1 cm Length: 1.9 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Weight: 16.71 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated in...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond 1.60 carats Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 2.1 cm Length: 1.9 cm Ring Size: 58 Total Weight: 16.57 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated in...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond 0.79 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.7 cm Length: 1.1 cm Ring Size: 57 Total Weight: 5.60 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated in t...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Emerald Diamond Ring. 1.40ct Natural Emerald Diamond Accent Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Emerald Primary Stone Weight: Approx 1.40 Carats Primary Stone Cut: Emerald Cut Secondary Stones: Diamond Secondary Stone Weight: Approx. 0.20 Carats Total Secondary ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$584Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Gold Bezel Set Two Diamond Open Ring Diamond Cuff Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Bezel Set Two Diamond Open Ring 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
$883Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Gold Diamond Ring Pear Cut Diamond Ring Baguette Diamond Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Stunning high quality Minimal Style Ring with Diamonds in 18k solid gold. Available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$826Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Gold Micro Pave Diamond Wedding Ring Dainty Cluster Diamond Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brilliant 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
$1,089Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Gold Diamond Cross Ring Two Tone Ring Engagement Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Perfect for everyday wear or for those who like to make a dainty minimalist statement. The diamonds are super sparkly. This ring is everything that she's looking for her collection.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$631Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Gold Micro Pave Wedding Diamond Ring Half Eternity Diamond Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brilliant Diamond Ring is made of 18k solid gold featured with natural white sparkly diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,800 / item
Trio Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
By Yessayan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Trio Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold 1.45 Cts of Diamonds, G-H Color, VS-SI Clarity 5.4 Grams of 18K White Gold No two products are exactly same, therefore weights are approximate.
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Men’s 18K Gold Hexagonal 0.44tcw Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This bold vintage-inspired ring is crafted in 18K yellow gold and weighs 7.8 grams.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$834Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Gold Baguette Diamond Ring Baguette Wedding Ring Minimalist Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brilliant Diamond Ring is made of solid gold featured with natural white sparkly diamonds handset by a master setter in our studio.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond 18K White Gold Cluster Cocktail RIng
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Set in 18k white gold, the ring exudes elegance and sophistication.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$795Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Gold Pave Diamond Two Bar Ring Parallel Bar Ring Diamond Bar Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brilliant Diamond Ring in 18k gold featured with natural white sparkly diamond Handset by a master setter in our studio.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
$7,000 / item
Natural 1.46cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
Specifications: Dimensions: Ring size-7, Top-20 mm Gross Weight: 3.99 gms Gold Weight: 3.698 gms Gold Purity: 18K White Gold Diamond Weight: 1.46 ct This is a Brand new Piece *Fre...
Diamond, 18k Gold
0.84ct Five Diamonds 18K White Gold Ring
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
Five Diamond ring with original design to give uniqueness and fine style to an exceptional woman, showcasing colorless white diamonds for a total carat weight of 0.84 carats, Made in...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Capsule Soft Wide Diamond 18K Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
RIng 18K Gold Diamond 30-RD-1.550 ct ROWS HALF SET With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a Geneva based jewellery brand, which creates modern jewelle...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Gold Green Tourmaline and Diamond Ring
Located in Queens, NY
18K White Gold and Yellow Gold Green Tourmaline and Diamond Ring, featuring one bar set rectangular step faceted green tourmaline weighing approx. 6.00 carats, further adorned with 3...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Marquise Cut Diamond Wide Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your everyday look with this stunning 18k Marquise Cut Diamond Wide Band Ring. Crafted in 18k white gold and featuring a dazzling 1.78 carat marquise cut diamond, this ring i...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$616Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K Gold and Diamond Ring Stackable Ring Unique Diamond Wedding Band
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brilliant Diamond Ring is made of 18k solid gold featured with a natural white sparkly diamond in a delicate band.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,200 / item
Trio Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
By Yessayan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Trio Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold 0.45 Cts of Diamonds, G-H Color, VS-SI Clarity 4.4 Grams of 18K Yellow/White/Rose Gold Available in other color options: Yellow gold, rose gold ...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
$1,200 / item
Trio Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By Yessayan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Trio Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold 0.45 Cts of Diamonds, G-H Color, VS-SI Clarity 4.4 Grams of 18K Yellow/White/Rose Gold Available in other color options: White gold, rose gold ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
18k Marquise Cut Diamond Wide Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in luxury with our exquisite 18k Marquise Cut Diamond Wide Band Ring. Crafted in 18k white gold, this stunning ring features a 15.82mm wide band adorned with 1.46 carats of m...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pink Tourmaline & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Webster, NY
Pink Tourmaline & Diamond ring crafted in 18k yellow gold. Gemstone: Pink Tourmaline & Diamond Diamond Carat Weight: .60CTW Diamond Cut: Princess Cut Diamonds Diamond Color: F-G Di...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian emerald diamond 18k yellow gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Graded I in color and I in clarity, these diamonds glow with warmth and history, enhancing the ring’s romantic, timeworn allure.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$2,050 / item
Spiral Diamond Ring in 18K Rose Gold
By Yessayan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Spiral Diamond Ring in 18K Rose Gold 0.71 Cts of Diamonds, G-H Color, VS-SI Clarity 8.6 Grams of 18K Yellow & White Gold Available in other color options: Yellow & white gold, white...
Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 18K White Gold Diamond Floret Ring
Located in Henderson, NV
Vintage 18k white gold ring featuring a sleek, contemporary design.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Marquise Cut Diamond Wide Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in luxury with this 18k Marquise Cut Diamond Wide Band Ring. Crafted from 18k White Gold and adorned with 2.37 carats of sparkling diamonds, this ring exudes elegance and sop...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Letter M, Diamond Signet Ring, 0.18cts diamonds, 18k Gold
By Michelle Massoura Fine Jewellery
Located in Nicosia, CY
Designed to celebrate the love you have for yourself or a special someone, our ‘Diamond Signet Ring’ is made in 18 Karat Yellow Gold, and features the letter M, surrounded by diamond...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Contemporary 18k Gold Zambian Emerald & Diamonds Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
A fabulous piece of contemporary art, for this exclusive ring, so stunning and refined , from Italian designer, in 18k gold with a natural Zambian Emerald of 4,00 carats , in perfect...
Diamond, Emerald, 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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