21 Karat Gold Ring
Early 2000s Cocktail Rings
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Band Rings
Yellow Gold
20th Century European Art Deco Wedding Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Bridal Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bridal Rings
Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Zircon, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Emerald
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings
Opal, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 2000s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Cocktail Rings
Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Indian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Garnet, Tourmaline
Antique 1890s Chinese Belle Époque Fashion Rings
Chrysophrase, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Band Rings
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
18k Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century Cluster Rings
Ruby, Star Ruby, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Band Rings
Pink Sapphire, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Fashion Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian More Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Band Rings
Diamond, White Gold
20th Century Fashion Rings
Onyx, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Fashion Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Signet Rings
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Fashion Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold
20th Century Engagement Rings
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1990s Italian Modern Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Band Rings
Brown Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Band Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Band Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings
Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Swiss Contemporary More Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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21 Karat Gold Ring For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a 21 Karat Gold Ring?
Finding the Right Rings for You
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 21 karat gold is real gold and is made of 21 parts gold and four parts other metals. 21 karat gold is usually mixed with copper, zinc, silver, palladium and nickel to increase durability. You’ll find a wide variety of 21 karat gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Roman Malakov DiamondsMarch 22, 2021Typically, there are 41.7% gold and 58.3% other alloys/metals. This means that per gram, there are 0.417 grams gold and 0.583 grams other metals.- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023What karat gold is best for engagement rings depends on your preferences. The most commonly used varieties are 14-karat gold, which is 58% pure gold, and 18-karat gold, which is 75% pure gold. Generally, 18-karat gold has a richer color because it contains more gold, but 14-karat is stronger since it features more base metal. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of gold engagement rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023What karat white gold is best for wedding rings depends on personal preferences. Generally, 18-karat white gold has more visible yellow undertones because it contains more gold. Because it is a harder metal, 14-karat white gold may resist scratches better than 18-karat. On 1stDibs, find a variety of white gold wedding rings.
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