Michael Kneebone Chrome Tourmaline Sugarloaf Cabochon Two Tone Woven Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Chrome tourmaline is featured in this one-of-a-kind bombe style ring. The tourmaline (origin: Brazil) is a rich, true green color.
Tourmaline, Chrome Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Boucheron 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Malachite Ring, 1970s
By Boucheron
Located in Zurich, CH
Attractive 18 karat yellow gold, diamond and malachite ring by French jewelry house Boucheron, 1970s. Designed as a slightly bombé band ring centering upon a lozenge shaped element ...
Diamond, Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.84 Carat Burmese Ruby Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring by Meghna Jewels
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Crafted in substantial PT900 platinum with a sleek bombe-style silhouette, the ring possesses both luxurious weight and dramatic finger coverage.
Ruby, Diamond, Platinum
5.20 Carat Baguette Marquise Cut Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Cluster Dome Mens Ring
Located in Miami, FL
18K yellow gold men’s diamond cluster statement ring, circa 1990s, featuring an invisibly set baguette diamond oval center cluster totaling approximately 3.30 carats, surrounded by a...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late Art Deco 1.40ct Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
The late Art Deco years produced this stunning bombé style ring designed around a fiery 0.70 carat old cut diamond.
Diamond, Platinum
18 Karat Yellow Gold and Platinum Bold Geometric Diamond Split Shank Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This stunning ring features a bombé design, pavé-set with brilliant white diamonds and accented with bold, curving black enamel patterns.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb Platinum 21.00cttw Diamond and South Sea Pearl Cocktail Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
The Diamond and South Sea Pearl Bombe Cocktail Ring by David Webb is an extraordinary piece of jewelry that exudes luxury and sophistication.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
18K Yellow Gold Diamond Calibre-cut Ruby Cocktail Ring c. 1990s
Located in New York, NY
Designed in an elegant swirling bombé form, the ring centers on an oval pavé-set diamond panel framed by a sweeping channel of vibrant calibré-cut rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage invisibly set sapphire and diamond ring, circa 1950.
Located in London, GB
The total approximate sapphire weight is 14.50 carats, to an elegant bombé cluster ring with polished borders and finely pierced backholing, the integrated shoulders smooth down to a...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 18ct White Gold & Platinum Art Deco Upfinger Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Art Deco Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Tested Circa 1920’s Fabulous, Art Deco bombe/dome design ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Oval Cabochon Blue Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Dome Dress Ring in 18 Carat Gold
Located in London, GB
This vintage bombé dress ring is crafted in solid 18 carat yellow gold and features a bold, sculptural dome design that'll make a striking statement for evening wear, yet remains ele...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yello...
Diamond and Brushed 18 Carat White Gold Quilted Tapered Dome Ring
By Tobi Gem Setting
Located in London, GB
Modern and sophisticated, this bombé dress ring is a true testament to exquisite craftsmanship and enduring beauty.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold and Platinum Diamond Retro Dress Ring, 1940s
Located in Zurich, CH
Ravishing 18 karat yellow gold, platinum and diamond Retro dress ring from the 1940s. Eye-catching bombé band ring of asymmetrical design, crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and platin...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1980's Lapis and Diamond Dress Ring in Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage lapis and diamond bombe dress ring set in 18k yellow gold. The ring features a unique plaited design composed of lapis lazuli and pave set diamond panels.
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Rock Crystal and Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By David Webb
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
David Webb rock crystal and diamond bombe shape ring featuring 58 bead set round brilliant cut diamonds with an estimated total weight of 2.3 carats.
Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, White Gold
From $2,756 / item
18 Karat Rose Gold SI/H Certified Natural Diamond Wide Band Dome Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
18 Karat Rose Gold SI/H Certified Natural Diamond Wide Band Dome Ring features wide, bombé-style domed surface ring with diamond set on it in a leaf shape.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
OSCAR HEYMAN 18K Platinum Baguette Round Carré Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring 11ct
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A spectacular bombé style cocktail ring by Oscar Heyman hand done in 18K yellow gold and platinum and set with approximately 11ctw in F-G color Vs1+ clarity tapered, straight and sq...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Stylish 18K Yellow Gold, Diamond and Hexagonal Golden Orange Sapphire Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The shoulders and shank are moderate bombe, and the entire ring has raised edges, contributing to it's stylish and distinctive appeal.
Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold AAA Tahitian Pearl and Pink Sapphire Ring
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
How HOT is this gorgeous ring crafted in 18 karat white gold? The spectacular grey Tahitian pearl with multi hued overtones is showcased by over 3 carats of HOT pink sapphires set in...
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Zorab Creation 43.57 Carat Black Spinel White Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring
By Zorab Creation
Located in San Diego, CA
Zorab captures simplicity, elegance, and style with his Multi-Faceted 43.57 Carat Black Spinel dome shaped cocktail ring. The epic bombe center stone's richness is amplified by 1.22 ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, Palladium
18 Karat White Gold Malaya Zircon and Diamond Cocktail Ring, by Péclard
Located in Zurich, CH
Exquisite 18 karat white gold Malaya Zircon and Diamond Cocktail ring, by renowned Swiss Jeweller Péclard. Eye-catching, slightly bombé Cocktail ring, centering upon a fine, round,...
Diamond, Zircon, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980's 1.54 CTW Ruby Diamond Hematite 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed a a bombé shaped ring carved from metallic gray hematite and centering an oval cut ruby Weighing 0.92 carat - transparent medium red in color and set in a yellow gold bezel ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Fred Paris Diamond Emerald 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bypass Engagement Ring
By Fred Paris
Located in London, GB
A vintage Fred Paris diamond and emerald 18 karat yellow gold bypass engagement ring. Inspired by the Toi et Moi style this gently curving solid bombé style ring is bezel set in 18 ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$10,000Sale Price|20% Off
PERY ET FILS Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With 7.22 Ctw In Diamonds & Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
A French bombe cocktail ring with gemstones designed by Pery Et Fils This is a very beautiful classic cocktail ring, created in Paris France, back in the late 20th century.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k ...
$5,428Sale Price|20% Off
Mid Century 1960 Modernist Cluster Ring In 14Kt Gold With 25.56 Ctw In Turquoise
Located in Miami, FL
Bombe cluster cocktail ring with natural turquoises.
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 1.25 CTW Diamond Platinum Pierced Scrolling Vintage Bombé Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring five old European cut diamonds bead set east to west in octagonal form heads Weighing approximately 1.01 carats total - G/H color with VS2 clarity With a pierced scroll mot...
Diamond, Platinum
Boucheron Ruby Bracelet Diamond Gold Platinum Burmese Ruby GIA, French
By Boucheron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
That concept is easy to see in the airy looking Boucheron Bombé ring or famous Boucheron bird brooches. At Nadine Krakov Collection we carry both modern and vintage Boucheron pieces.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Platinum
Boucheron Ruby And Diamond Earrings Day & Night Vintage Jewelry
By Boucheron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
That concept is easy to see in the airy looking Boucheron Bombé ring or famous Boucheron bird brooches. At Nadine Krakov Collection we carry both modern and vintage Boucheron pieces.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Boucheron Paris 18k Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings, Vintage Ribbed Hoop Earrings
By Boucheron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
That concept is easy to see in the airy looking Boucheron Bombé ring or famous Boucheron bird brooches. At Nadine Krakov Collection we carry both modern and vintage Boucheron pieces.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Modernist Diamond Suite
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
The vertically-incised, bombé hinged cuff bracelet and ring center staggered pavé-set fields of round brilliant-cut diamonds that are embedded flush to the curved surface.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
18K Gold Ruby and Diamond Demi Parure Suite, USA, 21st Century
Located in New York, NY
A visually intriguing mix of design details comes together in this Contemporary Diamond and Ruby Demi Parure Suite, comprised of three thematically related pieces - a pair of ear cli...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
A French Ruby And Diamond Bombe Ring
Located in London, GB
This bombe ring features scintillating diamonds with two single rows of attractive rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$30,400Sale Price|20% Off
Pave Diamond Bombe Ring, French, circa 1950s
Located in New York, NY
This very wearable and chic ring is designed as a pave-set diamond dome, mounted in platinum and with French assay marks, circa 1950s. The total weight of the diamonds is approximate...
Diamond, Platinum
A Bombé Style Diamond Set Half Eternity Ring
Located in London, GB
This ring features an attractive curved bombe shape which is subtle and understated.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
An Art Deco emerald and diamond bombe cluster ring
Located in London, GB
This mesmerizing Art Deco Colombian emerald and diamond bombe cluster ring is part of the collection of Bentley & Skinner, Jewellers by Royal Appointment to His Majesty King Charles ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
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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