Tiffany Paloma's Marrakesh Super Limited 18K Gold Bird's Nest Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Tiffany Paloma's Marrakesh Collection Super Limited Edition 18K Gold Bird's Nest Ring Size 50
Tiffany Paloma's Marrakesh Super Limited 18K Gold Bird's Nest Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Tiffany Paloma's Marrakesh Collection Super Limited Edition 18K Gold Bird's Nest Ring Size 50
Contemporary 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Bird Nest Design Cocktail Ring
Located in Towson, MD
This estate 18 karat yellow gold cocktail ring takes the form of a sculpted bird's nest, its domed
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Ethiopian Opal Bird Nest Design Cocktail 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Delicate lines are wound in an oval motion to create elegant yet contemporary bird’s nest design
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$18,400Sale Price|20% Off
Certified Icy Jade And Diamond Cocktail Ring, Bird in Golden Nest. Most Unique!
Located in Hong Kong, HK
rubies. The ring shank is 18k black gold, the birds nest is 18k rose gold and the body of the bird is 18k
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold
Handmade Contemporary 18K-Yellow Gold, Diamond & Enamel 'Robin's Bird Nest Ring
By Amy Y
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Amy Y's 18K gold, diamond, and enamel Robin's Bird Nest Ring is a classic one-of-a-kind jewel
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Sterling Silver Bird's Nest Ring
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Sterling silver nest of twigs ring with hand carved bone hatched egg within, circa 1970's. Ring is
Sterling Silver
Iconic Diamond Bird's Nest Ring by Devon in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
This charming ring by Swiss jeweller Devon is designed as a delicate nest of diamond 'eggs'. The
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Ethiopian Opal Bird Nest Design Cocktail Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Delicate lines are wound in an oval motion to create elegant yet contemporary bird’s nest design
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
One '1' 18 Karat Gold Ring with Cultured Pearl and Diamonds, Name Bird's Nest
Located in Heerlen, NL
18K. white gold ring stamped 750 and U28 - Mabe type Pearl ring = 8.42 ct. - 10 single cut
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Cluster Necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian natural pearl and diamond necklace, the twelve graduated cluster motifs each centred with natural bouton pearls measuring from 5.6 mm to 9 mm, within a surround of old br...
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Hammered Finish 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This lustrous 18K yellow gold ring, crafted in the iconic Henry Dunay style, showcases a hammered texture with a high-polish finish that captures light beautifully. Designed in a sub...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
BUCCELLATI Aquamarine Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite vintage Gianmaria Buccellati cocktail ring is crafted in 18k brushed and textured yellow gold with white gold accents. This ring is set with a faceted oval 7.0mm x 10....
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Immense 22K Yellow Gold Dome Ring, circa 1960s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This immense dome ring, crafted in 22K yellow gold, is a bold piece from the 1960s, featuring a textured honeycomb design that lends a striking and massive presence. The rich, high-k...
Yellow Gold, Gold, 22k Gold
$33,680Sale Price|20% Off
H 7.49 in W 3.08 in L 9.26 in
Exceptional Hermès Passe Guide Bag Shiny Ebene Porosus Crocodile Ghw RARE
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
There's the Kelly, the Birkin, the Constance, and the PASSE-GUIDE Bag ...! To me, the most beautiful Purse Ever! Here is a rare opportunity to get an exceptional Authentic Hermès P...
$108,000Sale Price|70% Off
NWT 360, 000 18KT Magnificent Fancy 38CT Paraiba Tourmaline Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The Following Items we are offering is a Rare Important Gorgeous 18KT White Gold Winston Style Glistening Diamond and Paraiba Tourmaline Necklace!!!! Necklace features Outstanding Mu...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold
$10,800Sale Price|20% Off
Imperial Topaz & Pearl Gold Ring Certified Untreated, London, 1843 Size 10.5
Located in Northampton, MA
This vivid pink imperial topaz ring -hand-crafted in England over 180 years ago- is one of the rarest and most unapologetically regal rings you will ever encounter. A size 10.5 ring,...
Natural Pearl, Topaz, Pearl, Imperial Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold
Italian Mid Century Bombe Cocktail Ring 18Kt Gold Platinum With 5.30 Ctw Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring with a pave of diamonds Gorgeous cocktail ring, created during the mid-century period, circa late 1960's. This fabulous ring has been crafted with a bombe shape in sol...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Victorian Colombian Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
A Fine Victorian Colombian emerald and diamond cluster ring, emerald weighing 5.54 carats of Colombian origin accompanied by a SSEF certificate set to the centre of a rectangular clu...
Emerald, Diamond, Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Dragon Cat's Eye Pendant Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Multi-Gem Cat Eye Dragon bold pendant necklace. This pendant is also a perfect brooch, like almost all David Webb's large pendants are. This one is very special: centered...
Emerald, Ruby, Cat’s Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Blue Sapphire Diamond Necklace and Chandelier Earrings Set Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The blue sapphire and diamond necklace and earrings set features a total of 174.55 carats of oval cut and drop shape faceted Ceylon sapphires of homogeneous splendid color and crysta...
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Buccellati Diamond and Cultured Pearl Necklace in 18K Gold
By Buccellati
Located in Houston, TX
Buccellati necklace composed of 18K yellow and white gold with diamonds and pearls. There are 11 carats of rose-cut and round brilliant-cut diamonds and 15 light gray cultured pearl...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Important Old Mine Cut Heart Locket Pendant and Diamond Necklace, Certified
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A piece of history. This very important necklace we bought from a major auction house over 10 years ago. We sold the original old mine cut necklace. The buyer was only interested in ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$977,500
Ruby and Diamond Necklace
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
An Important Ruby and Diamond Necklace 209.10 carats of certified “Intense Red” Ruby 92.43 carats of colorless round, pear and marquise cut diamonds Set in Platinum 17.5 inch...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Important Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Brooch/Ring
Located in London, GB
An Important Victorian yellow sapphire and diamond brooch/ring, the natural sapphire weighing 31.58 carats, accompanied by GCS Report stating to be of Sri Lankan origin with no indic...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$85,000Sale Price|41% Off
Rare Fancy 18KT Gorgeous 140CT Heart Emerald Yellow Diamond Drop Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The Following Items we are offering is a Rare Important Estate Radiant 18KT Yellow Gold Necklace with 8 Magnificent Large Heart Shaped Emeralds Flanked by Fine Flawless Pristine Rose...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
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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