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Bvlgari B Zero Diamond Ring

BVLGARI B.ZERO 1 ring with Diamonds
By Bulgari
Located in Barcelona, CT
Original BVLGARI ring, collection B.ZERO 1 White Ceramic, in Gold with Diamonds for woman (with
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21st Century and Contemporary European Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Bulgari B.Zero 1 diamond ring
By Bulgari
Located in Uccle, BE
BVLGARI ring is set with 32 brilliant diamonds for a total of approximately 0.32 Carats. Set in
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2010s Band Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

BVLGARI B.ZERO1 ring with Diamonds
By Bulgari
Located in Barcelona, CT
Original BVLGARI ring, collection B.ZERO 1 in Rose Gold with Diamonds for woman (with original box
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21st Century and Contemporary European Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Bvlgari B.Zero One Row Diamond Band Ring in 18 Karat White Gold 0.60 Carat
By Bulgari
Located in San Diego, CA
BVLGARI B.Zero 1 Row Diamond Band Ring in 18KT White Gold. 30 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds 0.60
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2010s French Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Bvlgari B.Zero1 Ring 0.45 Carat
By Bulgari
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
B.Zero 1 Ring comes with a certified valuation.
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21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Bvlgari B.Zero1 Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold 2.24ctw
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
BVLGARI B.zero1 Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold 2.24 CTW PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 129924 Listing Title
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21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

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White Gold

Bvlgari Zero 1 18kt white Gold 4 Band Ring size 53
By Bulgari
Located in Aventura, FL
Introducing the iconic Bvlgari B.Zero1 ring, featuring a distinctive four-band design. Drawing
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1990s Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Gold, White Gold

Bulgari B Zero Wide Four- Band , 18 Karat Rose Gold Loops White Eternity Band
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
B.zero1 ring is a true statement of Bvlgari’s creative vision, challenging the very essence of jewelry
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2010s Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

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Bvlgari 18 Karat Yellow Gold B.Zero One Band Ring with Pave Diamonds
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Bulgari B.zero 1 one band ring, with the strong lines of modern Italian design. Drawing
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2010s Italian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari B.Zero1 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Bulgari B.zero 1 one band ring, with the strong lines of modern Italian design. Drawing
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2010s Italian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari 18 Karat Yellow Gold B Zero1 4 Band Pave Diamond Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Bulgari B.zero 1 4 band ring, with the strong lines of modern Italian design. Drawing
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2010s Italian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari "B. Zero 1" with Diamond Ring 18k White Bvlgari
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
Classic "B.01 B.Zero One" Bvlgari diamond ring set with approximately ~1.00 Carats of round
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari B-Zero 1 Yellow Gold and Diamond Charm Ring
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
Bvlgari B-Zero 1 charm ring set with a brilliant cut diamond of approximately 0.04 carats in a four
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2010s Italian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Bvlgari B.Zero 1 Diamond Band 18 Karat White Gold Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stunning Bvlgari B.Zero1 Pave Set Diamond Band fashioned in 18 karat white gold. The band features
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari B.Zero 1 Diamond Band 18 Karat White Gold Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stunning Bvlgari B.Zero1 Pave Set Diamond Band fashioned in 18 karat white gold. The band features
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari B.Zero 1 Ring With 0.48ct Diamonds Ring White Gold 53 US 6.75
By Bulgari
Located in Kobe, Hyogo
Item: Authentic Bvlgari B Zero 1 Diamonds Ring Stones: Diamond ( total 0.48ct) Metal: 18K White
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2010s Italian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Bvlgari B. Zero 1 Four Band Yellow Gold, Set with Pavé Diamonds Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari B. Zero 1 ring finely crafted in 18K yellow gold. The four-band ring is set with pavé
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2010s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Bvlgari Labyrinth B-Zero Pink and White Gold 2 Tone Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari B-Zero band ring from the Labyrinth collection finely crafted in 18 karat rose and white
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari B Zero 1 White Ceramic with Diamond Rose Gold Band
By Bulgari
Located in Greenwich, CT
Bvlgari B.zero1 ring in 18k rose gold with diamonds & white ceramic. Size 51 12mm width. Ref
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Band Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Bulgari "B. Zero 1" with Diamond Ring 18k White Bvlgari Size 51 (5.5 U.S)
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
Classic "B.01 B.Zero One" Bvlgari diamond ring set with approximately ~1.00 Carats of round
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari B.Zero1 18K White Gold & Diamond Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This Bvlgari B.Zero 1 4 band 18K white gold ring features approximately 0.89 carats pave diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bulgari B-Zero Pave Diamond Four Band White Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Holland, PA
18k White Gold Pave Diamond B-Zero Four Band Ring by Bulgari. With Round brilliant cut diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Bvlgari B.Zero1 Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
amphitheater, the Colosseum, the B Zero ring is the exemplary representative of the house of Bvlgari. Very
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2010s Italian Modern Wedding Rings

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Diamond

Bvlgari B Zero1 Diamond 18k Rose Gold 4 Band Ring Size 51
By Bulgari
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Part of the B. Zero collection, this ring from Bvlgari features a wide silhouette with 18k rose
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2010s Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Bvlgari B Zero1 Diamond Ring Band 18K Yellow Gold 0.51Cttw US 6
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari B Zero 1 Rock four band ring. Crafted in 18k yellow gold with studded spiral and pave
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2010s Italian Modern Band Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari B.Zero1 18 Karat White Gold 4-Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
jeweler Bvlgari, created for the extraordinary “B.zero” collection. The ring is masterfully crafted from
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Bulgari B Zero 1 Diamond Band in 18 Karat White Gold Eternity Band
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
B.zero1 ring is a true statement of Bulgari’s creative vision, Ring Size: 6 Metal Type: 18K White Gold
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2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Authentic Bulgari 18k Rose Gold Ceramic 8.4mm B. Zero 1 Band Ring sz 62
By Bulgari
Located in Montclair, NJ
the diamond) Stamp: Bvlgari - AU 750 - Made in Italy - 62 - RLNNN Condition: Excellent condition
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Bvlgari 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signature 7 Circle B Zero1 Link Necklace, 17.5 Gram
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari logo, hanging from a B Zero ring. The chain has four small circles engraved with Bvlgari, two of
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1990s Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari B Zero Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Bulgari Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
B. zero 1 ring in 18 Kt rose gold set with pave diamonds on the edges. This authentic Bvlgari 4
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Bulgari B-Zero Pave Diamond Three Band Rose Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Holland, PA
18k Rose Gold Pave Diamond B-Zero Three Band Ring by Bulgari. With Round brilliant cut diamonds
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Early 2000s Italian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Bvlgari B.zero1 18K White Gold 0.80ct Diamond Ring BV13-100223
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
bold 18K White Gold setting on this Bvlgari B.Zero Ring. Incredibly impactful, this piece features a
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari B-Zero1 18K Rose Gold Diamond Pave Band Ring 0.48 Cts
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari B-Zero band ring from the Labyrinth collection finely crafted in 18 karat rose and white
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2010s Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Bvlgari B.zero1 Bulgari Ring in 18 Karat Rose Set with Pavé Diamonds
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
B. zero 1 ring in 18 Kt rose gold set with pave diamonds on the adges This authentic Bvlgari 4
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2010s Italian Modern Band Rings

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Diamond

Bvlgari 'B.Zero 1' White Gold Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
necklace is not presented with the original box or papers. CIRCA 2020s. Brand: BVLGARI Collection: B.Zero
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Cartier Paris Modern Kinetic Clash De Cartier Band in Solid 18 Karat White Gold
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GIA Certified 7.0 Carat Heart Shape Pink Diamond Cocktail Ring
By GEMME
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Bvlgari B Zero Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the bvlgari b zero diamond ring you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect bvlgari b zero diamond ring among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and uncut alternatives. Most of our bvlgari b zero diamond ring for sale are for women, but there are 28 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Bvlgari B Zero Diamond Ring?

The price for a bvlgari b zero diamond ring starts at $1,149 and tops out at $16,900 with these rings, on average, selling for $4,708.

Bulgari for sale on 1stDibs

Greek silversmith Sotirios Voulgaris arrived in Rome in 1881 and set up his own shop there in 1884, calling it Bulgari, an Italianization of his last name (in the brand's logo, it's styled BVLGARI, using the classical Latin alphabet in a nod to ancient Roman culture). In 1905, he opened the company’s flagship boutique on Rome’s Via dei Condotti. Since then, Bulgari has looked to Rome as a source of reference for its fanciful and decidedly romantic designs for necklaces, bracelets, earrings and other accessories.

Although the iconic jewelry house found success with its silverwork and Art Deco designs, popular through the 1920s, Bulgari’s signature style — bold, often using yellow gold embellished with big colorful gemstones — began to emerge when Sotirios’s sons inherited the business, in 1932.

The brand truly hit its stride in the dolce vita era of the 1950s and ’60s, when the founder’s grandsons Paolo, Gianni and Nicola Bulgari decisively departed from demure traditional styles to develop the house’s exuberant multi-gem looks, attracting celebrity collectors like Elizabeth Taylor.

In the 1940s, Bulgari debuted perhaps its most famous design, the Serpenti bracelet watch. The piece’s snakelike coils were made possible by the tubogas jewelry technique, which links a flexible series of thin horizontal bands. Both the sleek, modern tubogas construction and the sinuous snake motif continue to be synonymous with the Bulgari brand

On 1stDibs, the collection of vintage Bulgari jewelry includes rings, pendant necklaces, watches and other accessories.

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.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

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 ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond 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.