18K 750 Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Ballerina Ruby Ring
Located in New York, NY
18k Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring Metal Type: 18k Yellow Gold Total Item Weight: 3.8 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 (Resizable) Dimensions: Length: 14.0 mm X Width: 13.0 mm X Height: 8.5 mm 1: P...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 1930s 18K White and Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Geometric Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
My favourite thing about this Art Deco 18K Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring, is the striking cut of the ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18 K white Gold Band Pave Ring Ruby Diamonds
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A sophisticated band ring crafted in 18 K white Gold, featuring 27 round Rubies weighing 1.40 ct and 288 round brilliant cut Diamonds weighing 2.60 ct, H color, si clarity in a refin...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 K Rose Gold Fancy Diamonds Rubies Bee Ring
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18 K Rose Gold Fancy Diamonds Rubies Bee Ring 31 Fancy Diamonds 0.39 CT 2 Rubies 0.01 CT 18 K Rose Gold 3.71 GM Bees have a long history of being associated with luck, wealth and r...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18K Yellow Gold 5.23 Carat Oval Ruby and Cadillac Diamond Three-Stone Ring
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
This elegant three-stone ring is crafted in 18K yellow gold and features a striking 5.23 carat oval ruby as the centerpiece, flanked by two Cadillac-cut diamonds totaling 0.68 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18 K white Gold Ring double Diamond Entourage Ruby Ring
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Stunning 18 K white Gold Ring featuring a fancy cut natural Ruby weighing approximately 5 ct, surrounded by 2 rows of 36 round brillinat cut Diamonds weighing approximately 3.20 ct, ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 K yellow Gold Vintage Ring with Onyx Ruby Diamond
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A unique Ring consisting of an inverted Onyx Cabochon that is set with 20 natural Rubies and 7 small brilliant cut Diamonds. Add a touch of Vintage glamour to any ensemble with this...
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 K Rose Gold Ruby Diamond Pink Sapphire Tsavorite Butterfly Ring
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Fantastic 18 K rose Gold Butterfly Ring. This butterfly is ready to take a flight covered with precious gems.
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18K Rose Gold Diamond and Ruby Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ring size: 6.75 Markings: "T864" "750" "18K" Metal: 18k Rose Gold Weight: 8.0 grams Diamonds: 1.29 carats Ruby: 1.29 carats
Diamond, Ruby, 18k 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
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
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
Impressive 24.64 Carat Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Diamond Scene
Located in New York, NY
A rare find! Certified 24.64 carat cushion cut African Ruby with "intense red" color. The ruby is surrounded by 4.57 carats of pear shape diamonds. 18k Approximately 1.30 inc...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring Gorgeous gold ring with a center stone ruby and side diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 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
Ruby and Diamond 18K Gold Serpent Ring
Located in Derby, NY
Elevate your jewelry game with this stunning piece. Metal Type : 18K White Gold Total Weight : 5.64 grams Ring Size : 6.75 Ruby : 12 Ovals Ruby Weight : 3.83 Ct.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Diamond and Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This charming 18K yellow gold ring from the 1970s features a unique puffed, ribbed design, bringing both texture and elegance to the piece.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby faceted buff top 18 K white and yellow gold Engagement ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Ruby faceted buff top 18 K white and yellow gold Engagement ring with 78 white and 78 yellow diamonds.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$17,740
18k Diamond and Ruby Ring
Located in New York, NY
Condition: In very good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age. Ring size: 6.25 Markings: Metal: 18k White Gold Weight: 5.67 grams Diamond: 1.18 carats Ruby: 6.5...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Gold Ruby and Diamond Crossover Ring
Located in Henderson, NV
Crafted in 18K yellow gold, the ring showcases a crossover design with alternating baguette-cut rubies and diamonds over pave set round diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Gold Diamond and Ruby Buckle Ring
Located in Venice, CA
This is an 18k gold finely crafted buckle ring with rubies and diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
18K White Gold 0.56ct Diamond and Ruby Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
The result is a ring that shows vivid color, clear form, and lively sparkle.Offered in estate condition, this 18K White Gold 0.56 ct Diamond and 1.71 ct Ruby Ring comes with a gift box.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$172,500
Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
Set in a handmade platinum and 18k yellow gold mounting with 1.02 carats of colorless white side diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby
Natural Ruby & Diamond Ring 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a ruby & Diamond gemstone.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
8.36 Carat Oval Ruby, Half Moon Diamond and Diamond Halo Ring, Two-Tone Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional and substantial three-stone ring centered by a magnificent 8.36 carat oval ruby, displaying a rich and vibrant red hue. The impressive center stone is elegantly set in...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Ruby & Diamond Ring 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a ruby & Diamond gemstone.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$963Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Orient” Natural Ruby & Natural Diamond Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Natural Ruby & Natural Diamond Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver Natural Emerald Shape Center Ruby 6.00 Carat Natural Diamonds 1.00 Carat Natural Round Shape Rubies...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
$1,008Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Orient” Natural Ruby & Natural Diamond Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Natural Ruby & Natural Diamond Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver Natural Oval Shape Center Ruby 9.00 Carat Natural Diamonds 1.00 Carat Natural Round Shape Rubies 2...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
18K Yellow Gold Ring with Diamonds and Rubies
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
The overall design feels bold yet wearable, with a continuous flow that wraps naturally around the hand. Rubies and diamonds set in 18K yellow gold, with a total weight of 6.45 g fi...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring, 4.06ct Ruby, 0.60ct Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Discover the epitome of elegance with our stunning 18k yellow gold ring, featuring a captivating 4.06-carats rubies at its center, surrounded by a dazzling array of 0.60 carats of sp...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Diamond and Ruby Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ring size: 6.75 Markings: "T864" "750" Metal: 18k White Gold Weight: 5.8 grams Diamonds: 0.07 carats Ruby: 1.14 carats
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian 18K Yellow Gold 1.36ct Ruby Diamond Cluster Ring, USA
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Ruby diamond halo ring set on 18k gold. Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Stone: Natural Ruby Stone Shape: Oval Stone Origin: Mozambique Stone Color: Vivid Red Pigeon Blood Stone Weight: 1.36...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This bold and glamorous cocktail ring features a vivid, oversized ruby at its center, accented by two radiant flanks of tapered baguette-cut diamonds set in 18K white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Jaipur, IN
A striking blend of elegance and everyday luxury, this 18KT yellow gold cocktail ring is designed to make a statement while remaining effortlessly versatile. Featuring a beautiful ar...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$38,800Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
This exceptional Cartier ring is crafted in solid 18K yellow gold, fully assayed, and showcases a refined and timeless design centered around a vivid natural ruby composition.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold 18K Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold 18K Ring. Centered by an oval Ruby of 1.49 carat and Diamond of 2.8 carat total estimated F color and VVS2 clarity.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold 18K Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold 18K Ring. Centered by an oval Ruby of 0.54 carat and 20 Diamond of 0,69 carat total estimated F color and VVS2 clarity .
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.28 Carat Ruby and Diamond Gold Band Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Ruby & Diamond Band The ring is 18K White Gold There are 0.43 Carats in Diamonds F/G VS/SI There are 0.85 Carats in Rubies The band is 0.25" wide.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby and Diamond RIng in 18K White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A new Ruby and Diamond ring by Rewa made in 18K white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Burma Ruby and Diamond Cigar Band Style Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By Terrell and Zimmelman
Located in Wailea, HI
Burma Ruby and Diamond Cigar Band Style Ring in 18k Yellow Gold One Oval Cut Ruby Weighing 1.08 Carats [Burmese bright with no imperfections visible to the naked eye] Two Tapered Ba...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18k Gold
By Jay Rawat
Located in Jaipur, IN
Handmade in Jaipur by extremely skilled artisans, this ring in 18k Gold features a 0.55 cts centre ruby surrounded by Ruby baguettes weighing 1.22 cts and 0.58 cts of Diamond baguett...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Natural Ruby & Diamond Ring 18k Gold
Located in New York, NY
GEMSTONE DETAILS RUBY: 1.45CTS DIAMOND: 1.4CTS G. WT: 10.08 GRAMS N. WT: 9.51 GRAMS 18K GOLD We encourage you to examine all the images provided for this item. To accurately represe...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A striking vintage bypass ring crafted in 18K yellow gold, showcasing two vivid pear-shaped rubies with a combined weight of approximately 1.45 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Crafted in 18K yellow gold, the ring features a total of 0.33 carats of oval-cut diamonds and 0.10 carats of round-cut diamonds, graded GH in color and VS–SI in clarity.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary 18K Gold Ruby & Diamonds ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Magnificent ring come in 18k gold with a Natural Ruby of 4,00, spectacular vivid color , in perfect oval cut, and dazzlig Natural Diamonds of 1,34 carats, F-G color VS clarity, ver...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18k white gold Eternity Ruby and diamond Ring
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby use 6.35 ct, Diamond 1.76 ct H VS quality, the setting made in 18k White gold .Size 7
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This stunning 18k yellow gold ring features a vibrant ruby as its centerpiece, beautifully complemented by baguette-cut diamonds that add an elegant shimmer.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond Fashion Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Ruby and Diamond Fashion Ring in 18K White Gold A bold and architectural ring crafted in luminous 18K white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K African Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ring size: 6.25 Measurements: 13.10mm wide, 5.77mm above the finger Markings: “T864” "750" Metal: 18k White and Rose Gold Weight: 6.89 grams Diamonds: 0.45 carats African Ruby: 2.22...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby & Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Elegant 21st Century 18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring. This exquisite ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White gold invisible Ruby and Princess Diamond Ring
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby and Princess diamond ring made in 18k Gold.We make in invisible setting in high quality workmanship.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18k Yellow Gold 11ct Ruby Cabochon and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This bold vintage ring features a richly saturated, GIA-certified natural ruby, set in a heavy 18k yellow gold mounting.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring .75tcw 4.9gr
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring. The Ruby is natural, 50ct.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Half Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
This ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a 0.24 carat total weight of rubies accented by 0.27 carat total weight of diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Black Diamond, African Ruby and Ruby Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ring size: 7.50 Metal: 18k White Gold Weight: 18.1 grams Black Diamond: 3.05 carats African Ruby: 7.16 carats Ruby: 7.29 carats
Black Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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
$3,330 / item
18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Wedding Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and Diamond ring in 18K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps body heat that is used to conduct the heat apart from the sensitive parts .
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, 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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