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Antique 9ct Rose Gold, Shield Shaped Signet Ring Hallmarked London 1925
Antique 9ct Rose Gold, Shield Shaped Signet Ring Hallmarked London 1925

Antique 9ct Rose Gold, Shield Shaped Signet Ring Hallmarked London 1925

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Signet Ring 9ct Gold Hallmarked London 1925 Introducing a stunning 9ct rose gold signet

Category

Early 20th Century English Signet Rings

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold

0.50ct Victorian cut Natural Diamond Ring, Set In 9ct Yellow Gold
0.50ct Victorian cut Natural Diamond Ring, Set In 9ct Yellow Gold

0.50ct Victorian cut Natural Diamond Ring, Set In 9ct Yellow Gold

Located in London, GB

, set in a warm and classic 9ct yellow gold band. This beautifully preserved piece captures the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

9ct White Gold Half Eternity Diamond Ring, Set With 0.25ct Diamonds
9ct White Gold Half Eternity Diamond Ring, Set With 0.25ct Diamonds

9ct White Gold Half Eternity Diamond Ring, Set With 0.25ct Diamonds

Located in London, GB

Elegant and timeless, this beautiful half eternity ring is crafted from 9ct white gold and adorned

Category

2010s Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 9ct Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, 1990s Europe
Vintage 9ct Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, 1990s Europe

Vintage 9ct Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, 1990s Europe

Located in Portland, England

A beautiful vintage 9ct gold emerald cluster ring, framed by a halo of brilliant-cut diamonds. The

Category

Late 20th Century European Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold

9ct Rose Gold Wave Ring with Ethically Sourced Rainbow Sapphires
9ct Rose Gold Wave Ring with Ethically Sourced Rainbow Sapphires

9ct Rose Gold Wave Ring with Ethically Sourced Rainbow Sapphires

By The Remarkable Goldsmiths

Located in Torquay, GB

This beautiful solid gold wave ring has sapphires running all around that range through the colours

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.15ct Diamond twisted chunky solitaire engagement ring in 9ct yellow gold
0.15ct Diamond twisted chunky solitaire engagement ring in 9ct yellow gold

0.15ct Diamond twisted chunky solitaire engagement ring in 9ct yellow gold

Located in London, GB

in 9k yellow gold Solitaire diamond ring 0.15ct diamond weight in plain 9ct yellow gold. Hallmarked

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

1.20ct Sapphire diamond halo antique engagement ring in 9ct yellow gold.
1.20ct Sapphire diamond halo antique engagement ring in 9ct yellow gold.

1.20ct Sapphire diamond halo antique engagement ring in 9ct yellow gold.

Located in London, GB

solitaire style. The ring is crafted from 9ct yellow gold and boasts a chunky band width for added

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Antique Ruby and Opal Ring of 9ct Gold, Circa 1890-1900
Antique Ruby and Opal Ring of 9ct Gold, Circa 1890-1900

Antique Ruby and Opal Ring of 9ct Gold, Circa 1890-1900

Located in Lewisburg, PA

testing, authenticating its 9ct composition. In great antique condition, this ring is a refined example of

Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Ruby, 9k Gold, Platinum

Antique 9ct Gold, Early Victorian Seed Pearl & Carnelian Spinner Memorial Ring
Antique 9ct Gold, Early Victorian Seed Pearl & Carnelian Spinner Memorial Ring

Antique 9ct Gold, Early Victorian Seed Pearl & Carnelian Spinner Memorial Ring

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Spinner Ring 9ct Rose Gold Circa 1850 Discover a piece of history with this exquisite

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold

0.50ct Purple Diamond Five Stone Band Ring in 9ct White Gold
0.50ct Purple Diamond Five Stone Band Ring in 9ct White Gold

0.50ct Purple Diamond Five Stone Band Ring in 9ct White Gold

Located in London, GB

A perfect blend of colour and sparkle, this band ring stands out with its rare purple diamonds

Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold

Antique 9ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Garnet Snake Ring, Hallmarked Chester 1906
Antique 9ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Garnet Snake Ring, Hallmarked Chester 1906

Antique 9ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Garnet Snake Ring, Hallmarked Chester 1906

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Snake Ring 9ct Gold Hallmarked Chester 1906 Introducing a stunning 9ct Gold Edwardian

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Garnet, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Exquisite Certified Ct 9, 70 of Burma Ruby and Diamonds on Ring
Exquisite Certified Ct 9, 70 of Burma Ruby and Diamonds on Ring

Exquisite Certified Ct 9, 70 of Burma Ruby and Diamonds on Ring

Located in New Delhi, Delhi

From ❤️ love collection, exclusive design in 18k gold with heart cut Burma ruby ct 8,60 and round

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique 9ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Round Amethyst & Seed Pearl Cluster Ring
Antique 9ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Round Amethyst & Seed Pearl Cluster Ring

Antique 9ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Round Amethyst & Seed Pearl Cluster Ring

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Amethyst Ring 9ct Gold Circa 1910 Introducing a stunning Edwardian-era ring crafted in

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

9ct Yellow Gold Birmingham Hallmarked Victorian Seed Pearl Set Keepers Ring
9ct Yellow Gold Birmingham Hallmarked Victorian Seed Pearl Set Keepers Ring

9ct Yellow Gold Birmingham Hallmarked Victorian Seed Pearl Set Keepers Ring

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Keepers Ring 9ct Yellow Gold Stamped Hallmarked Birmingham 1863 Makers Mark K B S P

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Rose Gold Imperial Topaz Diamond Cocktail Ring, 20th Century, 9ct
18K Rose Gold Imperial Topaz Diamond Cocktail Ring, 20th Century, 9ct

18K Rose Gold Imperial Topaz Diamond Cocktail Ring, 20th Century, 9ct

Located in Queens, NY

18K Rose Gold Imperial Topaz Diamond Ring, featuring one prong set modified rectangular step

Category

20th Century Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Imperial Topaz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage 9ct Yellow Gold 1960’s Double Headed Garnet Snake Ring
Vintage 9ct Yellow Gold 1960’s Double Headed Garnet Snake Ring

Vintage 9ct Yellow Gold 1960’s Double Headed Garnet Snake Ring

Located in Brighton, GB

Vintage Snake Ring 9ct Gold Stamped Hallmarked Birmingham 1960 Fabulous, vintage, double

Category

Mid-20th Century English Fashion Rings

Materials

Garnet, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.15ct Triangle-Cut Tanzanite & Diamond Ring Set in 9ct Yellow & White Gold
1.15ct Triangle-Cut Tanzanite & Diamond Ring Set in 9ct Yellow & White Gold

1.15ct Triangle-Cut Tanzanite & Diamond Ring Set in 9ct Yellow & White Gold

Located in London, GB

triangle-cut tanzanite at its centre, set in a graceful combination of 9ct yellow and white gold. Brilliant

Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 9k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Silver Topped 9ct Yellow Gold 1.14ct Teal Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Antique Silver Topped 9ct Yellow Gold 1.14ct Teal Sapphire and Diamond Ring

Antique Silver Topped 9ct Yellow Gold 1.14ct Teal Sapphire and Diamond Ring

Located in New York, NY

This antique ring is crafted in 9ct yellow gold with a silver-topped setting, a traditional

Category

Antique 19th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Silver

Vintage 9ct Gold Opal & Garnet 5 Stone Victorian Style Carved Ring
Vintage 9ct Gold Opal & Garnet 5 Stone Victorian Style Carved Ring

Vintage 9ct Gold Opal & Garnet 5 Stone Victorian Style Carved Ring

Located in Brighton, GB

Vintage Opal & Garnet Ring 9ct Gold Stamped Hallmarked London 1978 Makers Mark G & T J

Category

Late 20th Century English Fashion Rings

Materials

Garnet, Opal, Gold, 9k Gold

9.22ct Amethyst, Pink Sapphire & Diamond Crown Dome Ring in 9ct White Gold
9.22ct Amethyst, Pink Sapphire & Diamond Crown Dome Ring in 9ct White Gold

9.22ct Amethyst, Pink Sapphire & Diamond Crown Dome Ring in 9ct White Gold

Located in SYDNEY, AU

(AU/UK), 6 (US/CA) - Metal: Solid 9ct 9kt 375 White Gold - Width: 15mm front (north to south

Category

2010s Australian Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 9k Gold, White Gold

0.35ct Diamond chunky wishbone solitaire engagement ring set 9ct white gold
0.35ct Diamond chunky wishbone solitaire engagement ring set 9ct white gold

0.35ct Diamond chunky wishbone solitaire engagement ring set 9ct white gold

Located in London, GB

0.35ct Diamond Bridal Set Engagement And Wedding Rings In 9k White Gold. Diamonds total weight

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

9ct Aquamarine & 2ct White Diamond Convertible Ring Pendant in 18k White Gold
9ct Aquamarine & 2ct White Diamond Convertible Ring Pendant in 18k White Gold

9ct Aquamarine & 2ct White Diamond Convertible Ring Pendant in 18k White Gold

Located in Bucharest, Romania

Convertible Ring Pendant, crafted in luxurious 18k white gold. This exquisite piece seamlessly transforms from

Category

2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, White Diamond, White Gold

Retro 9ct Yellow Gold Opal Diamond Cocktail Ring, Italy, 23.22ct Opal
Retro 9ct Yellow Gold Opal Diamond Cocktail Ring, Italy, 23.22ct Opal

Retro 9ct Yellow Gold Opal Diamond Cocktail Ring, Italy, 23.22ct Opal

By SCALA GIOIELLI

Located in Marcianise, IT

craftsmen entirely in 9 Carat yellow gold that recalls the retro style. This fantastic ring was created from

Category

1990s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Solid 9ct Rose Gold Natural Pink Tourmaline & Diamond Band Ring, Customizable
Solid 9ct Rose Gold Natural Pink Tourmaline & Diamond Band Ring, Customizable

Solid 9ct Rose Gold Natural Pink Tourmaline & Diamond Band Ring, Customizable

Located in Chesham, GB

A minimalist accented ring, made entirely of Rose Gold, set with a single vibrant 6x4mm Pink

Category

2010s British Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Plum Pink Sapphire & Solid White Opal Diamond Bridge Ring in 9ct Gold
Vintage Plum Pink Sapphire & Solid White Opal Diamond Bridge Ring in 9ct Gold

Vintage Plum Pink Sapphire & Solid White Opal Diamond Bridge Ring in 9ct Gold

Located in SYDNEY, AU

This striking five-stone ring is hallmarked London 1975 and crafted in 9ct yellow gold in the

Category

Vintage 1970s British Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

IGI-Certified 9ct Pear-Cut Pink Tourmaline & Diamond Cocktail Ring - 18K Gold
IGI-Certified 9ct Pear-Cut Pink Tourmaline & Diamond Cocktail Ring - 18K Gold

IGI-Certified 9ct Pear-Cut Pink Tourmaline & Diamond Cocktail Ring - 18K Gold

Located in Jaipur, RJ

. 2mm Ring Style: Cocktail Statement Ring Approx. Gold Weight: 10 grams 🎨 Design Inspiration: A

Category

Early 2000s Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

Large 8-9ct Eye-Clean Tourmaline Diamond Bombe Ring, 18K Gold, Swiss
Large 8-9ct Eye-Clean Tourmaline Diamond Bombe Ring, 18K Gold, Swiss

Large 8-9ct Eye-Clean Tourmaline Diamond Bombe Ring, 18K Gold, Swiss

Located in North Hollywood, CA

at 15.44 grams of gold. Do not wait as it may be too late these large stone rings sell fast if you

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Solid 9ct Rose Gold Natural Amethyst womens Trilogy Ring Customizable
Solid 9ct Rose Gold Natural Amethyst womens Trilogy Ring Customizable

Solid 9ct Rose Gold Natural Amethyst womens Trilogy Ring Customizable

Located in Chesham, GB

This elegant trilogy ring has been completely made here in England from pure 9ct Rose Gold and has

Category

2010s British Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Rose Gold

Old cut diamonds and green emerald antique engagement ring in 9ct yellow gold.
Old cut diamonds and green emerald antique engagement ring in 9ct yellow gold.

Old cut diamonds and green emerald antique engagement ring in 9ct yellow gold.

Located in London, GB

Old cut diamonds and green emerald antique engagement ring in 9ct yellow gold. Hallmarked The ring

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Solid 9ct Yellow Gold Natural Sapphire Womens Trilogy Ring, Customizable
Solid 9ct Yellow Gold Natural Sapphire Womens Trilogy Ring, Customizable

Solid 9ct Yellow Gold Natural Sapphire Womens Trilogy Ring, Customizable

Located in Chesham, GB

the ring is your independent assurance that this ring is made of Solid Gold. The Assay Office has been

Category

2010s British Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

18kt White Gold Ring, 9ct Black and White Diamonds and 25ct Amethyst
18kt White Gold Ring, 9ct Black and White Diamonds and 25ct Amethyst

18kt White Gold Ring, 9ct Black and White Diamonds and 25ct Amethyst

Located in Antwerp, BE

Beautiful White golden ring set with black and white diamonds and a big amethyst Amethyst: 23.2 x

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, White Diamond, Black Diamond, White Gold

Vintage Elongated 9ct Opal 2.25ct Diamond Ring 14k White Gold Sz 5.5 Cocktail
Vintage Elongated 9ct Opal 2.25ct Diamond Ring 14k White Gold Sz 5.5 Cocktail

Vintage Elongated 9ct Opal 2.25ct Diamond Ring 14k White Gold Sz 5.5 Cocktail

Located in Torrance, CA

Stylish natural opal & diamond elongated cocktail ring (circa 1960s) crafted in 14k white gold

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

New Handmade 18K Green Gold 9ct GIA Carved Green Emerald Statement Cocktail Ring
New Handmade 18K Green Gold 9ct GIA Carved Green Emerald Statement Cocktail Ring

New Handmade 18K Green Gold 9ct GIA Carved Green Emerald Statement Cocktail Ring

Located in Montclair, NJ

This uniquely custom handmade emerald cocktail ring is very well crafted in solid 18k green gold

Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

NWT $30, 000 18KT Gold Gorgeous Large 9CT Fancy Glittering Emerald Diamond Ring
NWT $30, 000 18KT Gold Gorgeous Large 9CT Fancy Glittering Emerald Diamond Ring

NWT $30, 000 18KT Gold Gorgeous Large 9CT Fancy Glittering Emerald Diamond Ring

Located in New York, NY

The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Large Fancy Emerald and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold

NWT $42, 000 18KT Gold Rare Gorgeous 9CT Ceylon Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring
NWT $42, 000 18KT Gold Rare Gorgeous 9CT Ceylon Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring

NWT $42, 000 18KT Gold Rare Gorgeous 9CT Ceylon Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring

Located in New York, NY

The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Large Rare Fancy Blue

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold

Large Boulder Koroit Opal Silver Ring 9ct opal anniversary gift
Large Boulder Koroit Opal Silver Ring 9ct opal anniversary gift

Large Boulder Koroit Opal Silver Ring 9ct opal anniversary gift

Located in Berlin, DE

This exceptional Boulder Koroit Opal ring is a sculptural statement piece that captures the

Category

2010s German Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

9ct Natural Star Sapphire Ring Six Point Diamond Vintage 18k Gold Blue Grey 9.5
9ct Natural Star Sapphire Ring Six Point Diamond Vintage 18k Gold Blue Grey 9.5

9ct Natural Star Sapphire Ring Six Point Diamond Vintage 18k Gold Blue Grey 9.5

Located in Torrance, CA

yellow gold. Cabochon cut natural star sapphire measures 12mm diameter (estimated at 9 carats

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...

9ct Pavé Natural Diamond Eternity Band in 18K White Gold
9ct Pavé Natural Diamond Eternity Band in 18K White Gold

9ct Pavé Natural Diamond Eternity Band in 18K White Gold

Located in Chicago, IL

luxury. Featuring an impressive total of approximately 9 carats of natural diamonds, the ring is expertly

Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

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9ct Gold Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 9ct gold ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 9k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 24 vintage editions and 5 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a 9ct gold ring may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. A 9ct gold ring from AB Jewelry NYC and William Llewellyn Griffiths — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A 9ct gold ring of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 9, is particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for an oval cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and briolette cut alternatives. When shopping for a 9ct gold ring, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a 9ct Gold Ring?

The price for a 9ct gold ring starts at $213 and tops out at $5,543 with these rings, on average, selling for $1,137.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

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.

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 ringsvintage 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.