Solitaire Dual Tone Marquise Natural Diamond Stackable Band Ring 18K Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Whether you choose the luxurious depth of 18K or the durability of 18K gold, every ring is hallmarked for authenticity and built to be cherished for generations.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 0.95ct Diamond Half Eternity Ring in 18k White Gold, 1990
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The ring is in excellent condition and the 18k gold hallmark, 750, struck to the interior of the ring shank is very clear.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,950Sale Price|35% Off
2.86 Carat Emerald and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Floral Cocktail Ring
Located in Sant Josep de sa Talaia, IB
This 2.86 Carat Emerald and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Floral Cocktail Ring is a breathtaking masterpiece of fine jewelry, inspired by the organic poetry of blooming nature.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Solitaire Natural Diamond Engagement Stackable Band Ring 18K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Whether you choose the luxurious depth of 18K or the durability of 18K gold, every ring is hallmarked for authenticity and built to be cherished for generations.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.65ct Emerald green wedding ring in 18k white gold.
Located in London, GB
0.65ct Emerald green wedding ring in 18k white gold. Natural Colombian green emerald vivid colour untreated, clear clarity in 18k white gold Hallmarked The ring can be resized Bo...
Emerald, White Gold
Turquoise Pink Tourmaline Flower Ring Sz 6.5 18k Yellow Gold Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Metal & Hallmark: 18k yellow gold. The ring is hallmarked "18k".
Tourmaline, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Solid 18K White Gold Multi-Color Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Zurich, CH
Handcrafted in high-polish 18k white gold (750 hallmark), the ring features three distinct, curvilinear levels, each centering a magnificent oval-cut natural sapphire.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, 1...
David Yurman Renaissance Ring 18k Gold Citrine Rhodalite Garnet Sz 6.5
By David Yurman
Located in Torrance, CA
Metal & Hallmark: 18k yellow gold. The ring is hallmarked "750" for 18 karat gold and "D.Y" for David Yurman.
Citrine, Garnet, Rhodolite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
5.35ct Aquamarine Diamond Square Ring Vintage 18k White Gold Cocktail Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Metal & Hallmark: 18k white gold. The ring is hallmarked "750" for 18k gold.
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Victorian Opal Diamond Ring 18k Yellow Gold Gemstone Engagement Sz 7
Located in Torrance, CA
Metal & Hallmark: 18k yellow gold. The ring is not hallmarked though it has tested positive for 18k gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Three Stone 2.48Ct Oval Certified Diamond Engagement Ring 18K White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Whether you choose the luxurious depth of 18K or the durability of 18K gold, every ring is hallmarked for authenticity and built to be cherished for generations.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
John Hardy Bamboo Collection 18K Yellow Gold Pavé Diamond Band Ring Size 7
By John Hardy
Located in New York, NY
Condition: Excellent — recently polished to showroom condition, no scratches or dents. Hallmarks and inscription clear and legible. Details Brand: John Hardy Collection: Bamboo Year...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Stylish emerald & diamond cocktail ring crafted in 18k yellow gold (circa 1980s)
Located in Torrance, CA
Metal & Hallmark: 18k yellow gold. The ring is hallmarked "750" for 18k gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$35,000Sale Price / item|20% Off
Round Brilliant Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring 18k White Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Whether you choose the luxurious depth of 18K gold, every ring is hallmarked for authenticity and built to be cherished for generations.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Oval Cut Diamond Solitaire Pave Band Engagement Ring 18K White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Whether you choose the luxurious depth of 18K or the durability of 18K gold, every ring is hallmarked for authenticity and built to be cherished for generations.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
70s Vintage Tiffany & Co Scorpio Ring Sz 3 18k Yellow Gold Zodiac Jewelry
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Torrance, CA
The mount measures 12mm wide (0.47 inches), rising 2.5mm from the finger. Metal & Hallmark: 18k yellow gold. The ring is hallmarked "18k", "Tiffany & Co"
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s 0.48 Carat Diamond Trilogy Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The elevated, tapering ring shoulders blend seamlessly with the plain hallmarked 18k yellow gold ring shank.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
From $21,320 / item
SI Clarity HI Color 3.12Ct 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Whether you choose the luxurious depth of 18K or the durability of 18K gold, every ring is hallmarked for authenticity and built to be cherished for generations.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
5.91ct Elongated Aquamarine Ring Vintage 18k White Gold Sz 5.75 Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Metal & Hallmark: 18k white gold. The ring is hallmarked "750" for 18k gold.
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Half Diamond Band 18k White Gold Estate Fine Jewelry Wedding Ring
Located in Torrance, CA
Metal & Hallmark: 18k white gold. The ring is hallmarked "18k"
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Style Solid 18K White Gold Calibré Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Zurich, CH
A central natural emerald of approximately 0.53 carats anchors the composition, its rich green hue harmonising perfectly with the surrounding stones. Crafted in cool 18K white gold (...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
c1990 Vintage Tiffany & Co X Ring 18k Yellow Gold Band Sz 5 Signed Jewelry
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Torrance, CA
Metal & Hallmark: 18k yellow gold. The ring is hallmarked "750", "Tiffany & Co"
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,280Sale Price|40% Off
2.99 Carat Oval Cut Natural Emerald and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Sant Josep de sa Talaia, IB
This 2.99 Carat Oval Cut Natural Emerald and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring is an absolute masterpiece of high jewelry and sophisticated artisanal design.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$4,659Sale Price / item|20% Off
2.60Ct Certified Marquise and Round Diamond Engagement Band Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Whether you choose the luxurious depth of 18K or the durability of 18K gold, every ring is hallmarked for authenticity and built to be cherished for generations.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique 0.88ct Diamond Five-Stone Ring in 18k Yellow Gold, Circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The flared ring shoulders are subtly accented with a simple cuff design at the junction with the plain 18k yellow gold hallmarked ring shank.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,552Sale Price / item|20% Off
Stackable Mixed Cut 1.08Ct Diamond Anniversary Ring 18K Gold All Tariffs Paid
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Whether you choose the luxurious depth 18K and the durability of 18K gold, every ring is hallmarked for authenticity and built to be cherished for generations.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rock Crystal Diamond Dome Ring Estate 18k White Gold Sz 6.5 Cocktail Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Metal & Hallmark: 18k white gold. The ring is hallmarked "750" for 18k gold.
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Giorgio Visconti Diamond Ring Estate 18k Yellow Gold Sz 5.5 Curb Link Band
Located in Torrance, CA
Metal & Hallmark: 18k yellow gold. The ring is hallmarked "750" for 18k gold and "Giorgio Visconti".
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
From $3,744 / item
SI/HI Real Diamond Double Band Engagement Ring 18k Solid White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Whether you choose the luxurious depth of 18K or the durability of 18K gold, every ring is hallmarked for authenticity and built to be cherished for generations.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage French Mid-Century 18K Yellow Gold “Tank-Style” Diamond & Ruby Ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
A striking example of mid-century French design, this solid 18K yellow gold ring (hallmarked “750”) presents a bold “tank” silhouette.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
70s Vintage Cartier Ring Sz 7 CC Logo Sterling Silver 18k Gold Band Signed
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
Metal & Hallmark: Sterling silver & 18k yellow gold. The ring is hallmarked "18k", "Sterling" and "Cartier"
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Carrera y Carrera Masked Angel Ring Diamond 18k Gold Sz 6.75 Signed Jewelry
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in Torrance, CA
Metal & Hallmark: 18k yellow gold. The ring is hallmarked "750" for 18k gold in addition to Carrera y Carrera hallmarks and the serial number.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
From $5,252 / item
Heart Cut 2.12 Ct SI/H Diamond Engagement Cocktail Ring 18K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Whether you choose the luxurious depth of 18K or the durability of 18K gold, every ring is hallmarked for authenticity and built to be cherished for generations.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1992 Cartier Colisee Sapphire Ring Sz 6.75 EU 54 Band 18k Yellow Gold Signed
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
Metal & Hallmark: 18k yellow gold. The ring is hallmarked "750" for 18k gold, "Cartier" along with the serial number, "1992" and the ring size "54"
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
90s Cartier Pave Diamond Heart Ring Sz 5.25 18k Yellow Gold Signed Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
Metal & Hallmark: 18k yellow gold. The ring is hallmarked "750" for 18k gold, "Cartier" along with the serial number and the ring size "50"
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.70Ct SI/H Baguette and Round Diamond Cocktail Engagement Ring 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Whether you choose the luxurious depth of 18K or the durability of 18K gold, every ring is hallmarked for authenticity and built to be cherished for generations.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Double Heart Diamond Ring Sz 4 Pinky Band Estate 18k White Gold Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
Metal & Hallmark: 18k white gold. The ring is hallmarked "750" for 18k gold, "Cartier" along with the serial number and the ring size "47"
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,101Sale Price|28% Off
2.69 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Contemporary Ring
Located in Sant Josep de sa Talaia, IB
This 2.69 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Contemporary Ring is a breathtaking showcase of minimalist precision and refined high-jewelry craftsmanship.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Mediterranean Eden Ring 18k White Gold Blue Topaz Sz 5 Estate Signed
By Bulgari
Located in Torrance, CA
Metal & Hallmark: 18k white gold. The ring is hallmarked "750" for 18k gold, "Bvlgari" along with the serial number and "Made in Italy"
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Spectrum Jewels 1.96 Carat SI/H Diamond Solitaire 18k White Gold Engagement Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Whether you choose the luxurious depth of 18K or the durability of 18K gold, every ring is hallmarked for authenticity and built to be cherished for generations.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sri Lankan Ceylon Sapphire, 3.06ct Diamond Halo Ballerina Ring 18K White Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
Exceptionally clean and full of life, the diamonds radiate outward like a ballerina’s tutu, creating a three-dimensional effect that dances with light from every angle. Crafted in 1...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
3 Stone Opal Ring Estate 18k Yellow Gold Sz 7 Fine Cocktail Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Metal & Hallmark: 18k yellow gold. The ring is hallmarked "18k".
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Cube Ring Sz 5.75 Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Band Signed Jewelry
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Torrance, CA
Metal & Hallmark: 18k yellow gold. The ring is hallmarked "750" for 18k gold, "VCA" along with the serial number.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Genuine Pear Cut Diamond Crown Shape Party Ring 18k Rose Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Whether you choose the luxurious depth of 18K or the durability of 18K gold, every ring is hallmarked for authenticity and built to be cherished for generations.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
French Deco Style 18K White Gold Green Beryl & Tsavorite Garnet Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
☆A) Fineness: Hallmarked with French hallmarks for 18k gold fineness.
Beryl, Garnet, Green Beryl, Tsavorite, White Gold, 18k Gold
Ring with yellow and blue sapphire and brilliant cut diamond 1.50ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
This has not been investigated for this specific object - 46 x 2.0 mm - 2.5 mm brilliant cut diamond, total approximately 1.50 carats color: F/G clarity: VS-SI hallmark present, 1...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
Graduated Marquise SI/H 1.31 Carat Diamond Engagement Band Ring 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Whether you choose the luxurious depth 18K and the durability of 18K gold, every ring is hallmarked for authenticity and built to be cherished for generations.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Marquise 1.17 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Engagement Ring 18k Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Whether you choose the luxurious depth of 18K or the durability of 18K gold, every ring is hallmarked for authenticity and built to be cherished for generations.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
90s Cartier Tank Francaise Ring EU 50 Sz 5.25 Band 18k White Gold Signed Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
Metal & Hallmark: 18k white gold. The ring is hallmarked "750" for 18k gold, "Cartier" along with the serial number and the ring size "50"
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.90ct Ceylon No Heat Sapphire Ring CERT 18k Gold Sz 6.25 Wide Band Vintage
Located in Torrance, CA
Metal & Hallmark: 18k yellow gold. The ring is not hallmarked though it has tested positive for 18k gold.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
7.33 Carat H/SI Round Baguette Diamond Engagement Ring 18k White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Whether you choose the luxurious depth of 18K or the durability of 18K gold, every ring is hallmarked for authenticity and built to be cherished for generations.
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
c2002 Tiffany & Co Vannerie Diamond Ring Sz 5.5 Band 18k White Gold Signed
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Torrance, CA
Metal & Hallmark: 18k white gold. The ring is hallmarked "750", "T&Co", "Italy" and 2002
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Princess Cut Engagement Ring SI/HI Certified Diamond Prong Set
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Whether you choose the luxurious depth of 18K or the durability of 18K gold, every ring is hallmarked for authenticity and built to be cherished for generations.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ring with pearl and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.55ct 18k gold 7.8 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
- 10 x 2.4 mm brilliant-cut diamonds, totaling approximately 0.55 carats Color: F-G Clarity: VS/SI Hallmarked, guaranteed 18k gold Ring is in good condition B15269
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
David Yurman Renaissance Ring 18k Gold Citrine Rhodalite Garnet Sz 6.5 Wide Band
By David Yurman
Located in Torrance, CA
Metal & Hallmark: 18k yellow gold. The ring is hallmarked "750" for 18 karat gold and "D.Y" for David Yurman.
Citrine, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co square ruby ring, crafted in 18k yellow gold (circa 1970s).
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Torrance, CA
Metal & Hallmark: 18k yellow gold. The ring is hallmarked "18k" and "Tiffany & Co"
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chopard Happy Spirit Ring Floating Diamond Estate 18k White Gold Sz 6 Jewelry
By Chopard
Located in Torrance, CA
Metal & Hallmark: 18k white gold. The ring is hallmarked "750" for 18k gold and "Chopard" along with the serial number.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co Pearl Ring Elsa Peretti Sz 5.5 18k Yellow Gold Signed
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Torrance, CA
Metal & Hallmark: 18k yellow gold. The ring is hallmarked "750" for 18k gold, "Tiffany & Co", "Elsa Peretti" and "Hong Kong"
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal
Natural Pear Zambian Emerald & Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold 6.11 ct
Located in Great Neck, NY
Spontaneous Pear-shape Brilliant-Cut Natural Zambian Emerald. An 18k white gold (750 hallmark), this ring has a center stone of 2.51ct, a beautiful candy color green emerald, set in ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
RIng with onyx and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.50ct 13.4 grams 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
- 20 x 1.8 mm brilliant-cut diamonds, totaling approximately 0.50 carats Color: F/G Clarity: VS/SI Hallmarked, guaranteed 18k gold Ring is in good condition 20211167
Diamond, Onyx, 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 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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