Antique 1.78 Carat Diamond and Platinum Marquise Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning antique ring is hallmarked to the outer surface of the shank with the French import mark for platinum (masked man).
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Sapphire & Diamond Ring, Circa 1900
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire & Diamond Ring Hallmarked 18ct Gold Hallmarked Birmingham worn date letter Makers Mark AH A beautifully balanced antique ring featuring three sapphires interspe...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1.05 Carat Diamond and 14K White Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The antique diamond solitaire diamond ring is hallmarked to the interior shank with the fineness mark for 14k gold (14CT).
Diamond, White Gold
Antique 2.47 Carat Diamond and Platinum Twist Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This antique engagement ring is hallmarked to the interior of the shank with the platinum mark (PLAT).
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 12K Gold Sapphire & Mine Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Wallkill, NY
A wonderful Antique Sapphire Ring with Diamond Accents. Hallmarked 500 which is less than 14K more like 12K.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1914 Diamond and Yellow Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fully hallmarked antique ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading certificate.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1911 18k Yellow Gold Five-Stone Diamond Ring, 0.66ct, London
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The antique ring is hallmarked to the interior of the ring shank with the gold guarantee mark (crown), the 18k gold fineness mark(18), the London Assay Office hallmark (leopard's hea...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1.59ct Diamond Cocktail Ring in Platinum, Circa 1935, France
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This antique cocktail ring is hallmarked to the exterior of the shank with the French import mark for platinum (masked man).
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Victorian 3.84 Carat Garnet and 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This antique garnet ring is hallmarked to the interior with the maker's mark, the gold guarantee mark (crown), the 18k fineness mark (18), the Birmingham assay office hallmark (ancho...
Garnet, Yellow Gold
Antique Sapphire and 1.64 Carat Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The antique ring is hallmarked to the interior of the shank with the fineness mark for 18k gold (18CT).
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 4.33 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Ring Circa 1915
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This antique solitaire ring is hallmarked to the outer surface of the shank with the French import mark for platinum (masked man).
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Agate Cameo 18 Karat Rose Gold Antique Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold, owl hallmark. Important antique ring, of round shape, it is decorated with a cameo on agate representing the profile of a warrior helmeted in broad closed...
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique George III Hardstone and 18k Yellow Gold Intaglio Ring (1811)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This antique gent’s ring is hallmarked to the interior of the shank with the maker's mark (T.H), the gold guarantee mark (crown), the 18k gold mark (18), the Birmingham Assay Office ...
Yellow Gold
1920s Antique 1.12 Carat Diamond and White Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Each shoulder is ornamented with three pavé set old european cut diamonds, totalling 0.13Cts. The antique diamond solitaire ring is hallmarked with the fineness mark for 18k gold (1...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1.37 Carat Diamond and White Gold Five Stone Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The antique five stone ring is hallmarked to the interior of the shank with the 18k gold fineness mark (18CT) and the platinum fineness mark (PLAT).
Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1.55Ct Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The shoulders integrate with the main setting and blend at a subtle cuff design with the plain hallmarked platinum shank. This antique engagement ring is hallmarked to the interior ...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Five Stone Diamond Band Ring, Circa 1910
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Hallmarked Chester Date Mark not visible Makers Mark B & H Engraved inside band GJW RMMJ Circa 1910 Antique five stone ring set with...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Sapphire and Diamond Marquise Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The antique cocktail ring is hallmarked to the interior of the shank with the domestic gold mark for Austro-Hungary (A (Wien/Vienna), fox head, 4 (4th standard))* and has been indepe...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Sapphire & Diamond Five Stone Band Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire & Diamond Band Ring Hallmarked 18ct Gold Engraved 1905 DG to EL Makers Mark L & L 18ct yellow gold ring, set with three round-cut sapphires and two dia...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1.45 Carat Tourmaline and 1.96 Carat Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The antique tourmaline and diamond ring is hallmarked to the interior of the shank with its registration mark '1073'.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1.55Ct Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Engagement Ring Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive antique engagement ring is hallmarked to the outer surface of the shank with the French gold import mark (owl) and platinum import mark (masked man); these marks are ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian 1.55Ct Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Marquise Ring (1903)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The trifurcating Art Nouveau style shoulders meld seamlessly with the plain, hallmarked ring shank. This antique diamond ring is hallmarked to the interior with the maker's mark (BH...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique French Georgian cluster carnelian diamond ring in 18k gold and silver
Located in PARIS, FR
Owl hallmark and swan hallmark Ring size: 52 EU or 6 US (resizing possible) Ring head diameter: 1.2 cm Estimated carnelian weight: 1.35 ct - Estimated total diamond weight: 0.24 c...
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Silver
1.20ct Sapphire diamond halo antique engagement ring in 9ct yellow gold.
Located in London, GB
Blue Ceylon sapphire oval shaped with diamond halo cluster in 9k yellow gold antique style ring. Hallmarked. The ring can be resized Comes with a bag.
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Antique 0.33 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive antique diamond ring is hallmarked to the outer surface of the shank with the French marks for 18k gold (eagle's head) and platinum (dog's head), in addition to the m...
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
Antique 1920s Diamond and Yellow Gold Platinum Set Twist Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The antique twist ring is hallmarked with the mark for 14k yellow gold - 585 - to the interior of the shank Images do not always reflect the true color and brilliance of gemstones a...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique French 21.02 Carat Aquamarine 1.90 Carat Onyx Platinum Ring Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning antique ring is hallmarked to the outer surface of the shank with the French maker's mark and platinum mark (dog's head, Pt950).
Aquamarine, Onyx, Platinum
Antique 1.70 Carat Colombian Emerald and 2.18 Carat Diamond Platinum Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This antique 1920's cocktail ring is hallmarked to the interior with the platinum mark (PT).
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique 1.10 Carat Ruby and 1.18 Carat Diamond, Platinum Ring Circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The antique ruby ring is hallmarked to the interior of the shank with the platinum mark (.100 IRID .900 PLAT).
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique 1.18 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring, circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The stunning antique diamond engagement ring is hallmarked to the exterior of the shank with the French mark for 18ct gold (eagle's head) and the maker's mark, in addition to the mar...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique 0.90 Carat Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Marquise Cluster Ring Circa 1925
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The scroll decorated shoulders meld seamlessly with the plain, hallmarked ring shank. This antique diamond ring is hallmarked to the interior with the maker's mark (PPLD) and the 18...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique 1920s Diamonds 0.95ct Total Set in New Platinum Engagement Ring Mount
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Ring Platinum Hallmarked Circa 1920’s Fabulous antique diamond ring.
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 2.48 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring Circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This antique diamond ring is hallmarked to the interior of the shank with the 18k gold mark (18K).
Diamond, White Gold
Antique 1.00 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Five Stone Ring Circa 1925
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The antique five stone ring is hallmarked to the interior of the shank with the 18k gold fineness mark (18CT) and the platinum mark (PLAT).
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
Antique 2.04Ct Ruby and 0.96Ct Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This antique ring is hallmarked to the exterior surface of the shank with the French 18ct gold mark (eagle's head) and platinum mark (dog's head).
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18ct Gold Edwardian, Acrostic ADORE Ring: Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Emerald
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Adore Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Hallmarked Birmingham 1910 Introducing this stunning 18ct yellow gold antique ADORE ring, a true epitome of elegance and charm.
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Diamond 2.35 White Opal 18k Yellow Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This antique trilogy ring is hallmarked to the interior of the shank with the 18k gold mark (18).
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Sapphire and Diamond Twist Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This antique twist ring is hallmarked to the interior with the marks for 18k gold (18CT) and platinum (PLAT).
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 9ct Yellow & White Gold, Birmingham Marked 1933, Rectangular Signet Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Signet Ring 9ct Gold Stamped Hallmarked Birmingham 1933 Makers Mark A C Co- The Albion Chain Company This 9ct gold signet ring is a true masterpiece.
9k Gold, White Gold
15ct Gold Victorian Garnet & Seed Pearl Triple Row Ring With Scrolled Shoulders
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Garnet & Pearl Ring 15ct Gold Hallmarked Birmingham 1872 Pretty, Victorian triple row ring.
Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique 2.01ct Diamond Trilogy Ring in 18k Yellow Gold, Circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The impressive antique engagement ring is hallmarked to the interior of the shank with a sun hallmark, the maker's mark (GHP), the 18ct gold fineness mark - 750, the international co...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1.59Ct Diamond and Platinum Three Stone Engagement Ring Circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This antique trilogy ring is hallmarked to the interior shank with the platinum mark (PLAT).
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1.14Ct Diamond and 18k White Gold Trilogy Engagement Ring Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This antique diamond ring is hallmarked to the interior of the shank with the 18k fineness mark (18ct) and the platinum mark (PLAT).
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
Antique 1919 Edwardian Emerald Diamond 18ct Gold Three Stone Boat Ring N.5 / 7
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A beautiful antique Edwardian ring hallmarked 1919 Birmingham with emerald and diamonds in intricate belcher setting.
Emerald, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
French 1850s Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold You and Me Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold, horse head hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Lapponia Lucifer tourmaline ring Bjorn weckstrom
By Björn Weckström for Lapponia
Located in Malmö, SE
Signed by the renowned brand Lapponia, this antique ring is hallmarked and showcases a beautiful gold colour, making it a luxurious and timeless addition to any jewellery collection
Bloodstone signet ring in 18 karat rose gold
Located in PARIS, FR
Antique ring, circa 1900. Owl hallmark Ring size: 58 EU or 8.25 US (resizing possible) Ring head: 1.9 cm x 1.6 cm Note: polishing has been performed Condition: trace of an old s...
Jasper, Rose Gold
20th Century 18 Karat Yellow White Gold Comma Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow and white gold ring, eagle head hallmark.
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
C1880 9K Double Headed Snake Ring with Ruby Eyes
Located in Baltimore, MD
Chunky 9K antique quadruple banded Victorian snake ring hallmarked for Birmingham in the year 1918.
Ruby, 10k Gold
1.74 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning antique engagement ring is hallmarked to the outer surface of the shank with the French import mark for platinum (masked man).
Diamond, Platinum
Victorian 2.35 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This antique Victorian diamond ring is hallmarked to the interior of the shank with the maker's mark (L&L),the gold guarantee mark (crown), the 18k fineness mark (18), the Birmingham...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French, 1900s, Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lion Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, owl hallmark, and platinum, mascaron hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1950s Gaucherand 5.10 Carat Diamond Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle's head hallmark and platinum, dog's head hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1930s French Diamond and White Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive antique solitaire ring is hallmarked to the surface of the shank with the French 18k gold fineness guarantee mark (eagle's head) and platinum guarantee mark (dog's he...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
French 20th Century Chiseled 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold, horse head hallmark.
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
French 1950s Retro Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1950s Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Tank Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose 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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