Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Knot Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Knot Ring Size 7- This sparkling ring features 105 round single cut diamonds set in an elegant knot design.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage Old Cut Diamond Knot Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a classically designed knot ring. This substantial heavy piece has been crafted from a toned 9ct gold and showcases a chunky knotted face which plays host to an oval fac...
Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Yellow Gold and Diamond Knot Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k yellow gold with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 4.50 carats, G-H color, VS1-VS2 clarity. Circa 1980s Size 8, resizable
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold & Diamond Knot Ring – '40s
Located in Milano, Lombardia
A striking sculptural ring from the 1940s, crafted in 18K yellow gold with platinum details and brilliant-cut diamonds.
Yellow Gold
14k Gold Diamond Engagement Ring Diamond Knot Ring Wedding Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Another minimalist ring from our Ring Collection. This gorgeous ring is hand-forged in 14k solid gold adorned with natural sparkly brilliant round diamonds. Available in three colors...
Diamond, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
18k Gold Diamond Engagement Ring Diamond Knot Ring Wedding Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Another minimalist ring from our Ring Collection. This gorgeous ring is hand-forged in 18k solid gold adorned with natural sparkly brilliant round diamonds. Available in three colors...
Diamond, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Italian Carmelo Two-Tone 18K Gold Diamond Knot Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A striking two-tone ring signed Carmelo, crafted in 18K yellow and white gold with a sculptural knot design centered by a sparkling 0.12-carat round brilliant diamond.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$8,000Sale Price|20% Off
3.46 Ct Sapphire Diamond Knot Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This striking diamond and sapphire ring features alternating ribbons of bright diamonds and rich blue sapphires, elegantly arranged into a sophisticated looping knot design.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Round and Baguette Diamond Knot Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 32 baguette cut = 0.40cttw Color: I Clarity: SI2 Diamond: 62 round brilliant cut = 0.31cttw Color: H Clarity: SI2 Ring Size: 9 (please allow up to ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Knot Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond 2.60 carats Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.1 cm Length: 1.7 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 7.5712.77 "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then si...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Heart Ring 18Kt Gold and White Diamonds
By Artigianale
Located in Roma, RM
A 750‰ white gold ring with a sculptural and refined design, featuring a fluid interweaving of forms that wind in a harmonious and continuous movement. The two main lines, shaped wit...
2.75ctw Ruby Diamond Knot Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 6.75 Cocktail
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Rubies - Total Carats - 1.52ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - Red Treatment - Routinely Enhanced - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 1.23ctw Cut - R...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Kwiat 18k White Gold 0.40ctw Pave & Bezel Diamond Knot Ring "Vintage"
By Kwiat
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (27) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave & Bezel Set - VVS2-VS2 Clarity - E/F Color - 0.40ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 18K White Gold Weight: 3.47 G...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Charles Krypell 18 Karat Yellow Gold, 2.59 Carat Emeralds and Diamond Knot Ring
By Charles Krypell
Located in New York, NY
Made with superior quality by Charles Krypell, this ribbon knot design 18k yellow gold ring features 2.59 carats of vivid emeralds and 0.85 carats of high quality round brilliant dia...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Diamonds Twin Knot Ring 14kt Gold Ref 12292
Located in New York, NY
Natural Diamonds Knot Ring .10ct Diamonds G-color Vs-2 clarity 14kt gold
Diamond, Gold
Cartier Diamond Knot 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Sz 6
By Cartier
Located in Feasterville, PA
The Vintage Cartier Diamond Knot Ring is a masterclass in intricate detailing and timeless luxury.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
.60 Carat Diamond Sapphire White Gold Knot Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire and diamond knot ring. Flat open braided design ring with 1 square cut Ascher center stone and a halo 6 round sapphires in a 14k white gold top and 14k yellow gold shank. ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Knot Diamond Ring in 14k Solid
Located in Chicago, IL
Knot Diamond Ring Forever Love Diamond Knot Ring 14k Solid Infinity Love Knot Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New without tags: A brand-new, unu...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
GIA Certified 1.31 Carat Celtic Knot Emerald Solitaire Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The centerpiece is secured in a delicate four-prong basket setting, allowing light to dance through the diamond, enhancing its natural sparkle. The ring’s unique Celtic knot openwork...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 0.96 Carat Celtic Knot Radiant Solitaire Platinum Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The centerpiece is secured in a delicate four-prong basket setting, allowing light to dance through the diamond, enhancing its natural sparkle. The ring’s unique Celtic knot openwork...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 1.5ct Oval Solitaire Openwork Celtic Knot 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, a stunning diamond ring featuring a breathtaking oval center stone weighing 1.5 that is both radiant and eye-c...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Tri Color Yellow Rose White Gold Diamond Knot Band Ring 0.49 Carats
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
This elegant 18K two-tone diamond band ring features a stunning knot-inspired design adorned with 142 round brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.49 carats.
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$11,812
X Punk Knot Diamond Ring
Located in Stockholm, SE
A delicate knot of 18k gold, woven with pavé diamonds, rests against the collarbone like a whispered promise. This is not merely an accessory; it is a symbol of unbreakable bonds—of ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$2,240Sale Price / item|20% Off
Diamond Set Double Knot Ring
Located in Brisbane, AU
Double Knot Diamond ring *18ct yellow gold and diamond ready to ship Size AUD/UK N* or custom order in 18ct white, rose gold or yellow gold Ethically sourced gold and diamonds FSI...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Gold Diamond Infinity Ring Love Knot Diamond Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Stunning high quality Art Nouveau Style Ring with Diamonds in 14k solid gold. Available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold. Lightweight and gorgeous, thes...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Gold Diamond Infinity Ring Love Knot Diamond Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Stunning high quality Art Nouveau Style Ring with Diamond in 18k solid gold. Available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold. Lightweight and gorgeous, these...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond Celtic Knot Ring 14k Gold Irish Knot Ring Matching Ring For Her.
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Diamond Celtic Knot Ring 14k Gold Irish Knot Ring Matching Ring For Her.
Diamond, 14k Gold
$2,000 / item
Antique Sapphire, Diamond Lovers Knot Ring
Located in Wheaton, IL
This beautiful ring features a small round cabochon sapphire at its center, surrounded by ten small round diamonds, and designed in a knot shape.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Knot Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This 18K yellow gold ribbed knot ring from the 1960s exudes timeless sophistication with its high-dimensional design and meticulous craftsmanship.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Bowtie Knot Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Bowtie Knot Ring This stunning Diamond Bowtie Knot Ring is in excellent condition and is ready to ship!
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
The Bella Knot – 1.24ct Colombian Emerald & Diamond Ring
By Bn Green Star
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Key Details Ring Name: The Bella Knot Center Stone: Natural Colombian Emerald Emerald Weight: 1.24 cts Emerald Shape: Oval Cut Total Diamond Weight: 1.586 cts Diamond Type: Mixed-Cu...
Diamond, Emerald
Tiffany & Co. Tiffany Knot Double Row Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Condition: Used (Excellent) - Professionally polished to appear brand new Weight: 11.1 grams Band Width: 2.5mm (single) Ring Size: L (52) Knot Dimensions: 12mm x 7mm Total Diamond We...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1917 18K Lover's Knot Ring with Diamonds
Located in Baltimore, MD
Antique 18K and diamond-studded lover's knot ring with clear hallmarks for Chester, 1917.
Diamond, 18k Gold
$17,500Sale Price / item|30% Off
1.60ct Round Diamond Ring in Platinum with Pave Diamond Knots
Located in Brisbane, AU
Our `Forget Me Knot´ ring. Featuring a 1.6ct round brilliant cut diamond, poised between sharp eagle style talons and embraced by platinum, diamond encrusted knots on either side of...
Diamond, Platinum
3.02ct Antique Emerald cut Diamond Reef Knot ring in a Sculptural Reef Knot
Located in Brisbane, AU
Making a bold yet refined statement, the Reef Knot Diamond Ring is crafted in 18ct yellow gold, centered around a striking antique emerald-cut diamond.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mariner Sailor Slip Knot .30ct Natural Diamonds Ring 14kt*
Located in New York, NY
Mariner Sailor Chain Link / Knot Slip Ring. .30ct. Natural round cut brilliant diamonds Si-1 clarity I color. 14kt yellow gold. 4.1 Grams Overall ring: 10.6mm diameter Depth: ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Knot Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Each end of the knot is decorated with five brilliant-cut diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Charles Krypell Ruby & Diamond Signature Knot Ring 18K Gold
By Charles Krypell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charles Krypell Crossover Ring 55 Brilliant Round Diamonds 33 Beautiful Round Rubies Size is 7.75 and Can be Sized One Size Smaller The Top is 12mm Wide 10 grams 18kt Yellow Gold ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$7,120Sale Price / item|35% Off
Baby Knot Ring with 6ct Tanzanite and Diamonds
Located in Brisbane, AU
A 6ct royal cushion cut Tanzanite, embraced by powerful-platinum ropes, converging to two knots & diamond encrusted setting underneath the stellar stone. Custom filigree underneath. ...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
$22,400 / item
6ct Ceylon Sapphire Forget Me Knot Diamond Ring
Located in Brisbane, AU
Custom made to order* Set with diamonds down the band. Available in 18ct rose/white or yellow gold or platinum. Please contact our designer to start the process of selecting your ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$8,000 / item
Red Rubelite and diamond Forget Me Knot ring
Located in Brisbane, AU
Glamorously bold and unabashedly seductive. This showstopper ring features an extraordinarily red Rubellite tourmaline embraced North, South, East, West by gorgeously gold talons and...
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Platinum
David Yurman Sterling Silver Black Diamond Crossover Knot Ring
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
Authentic David Yurman crossover knot ring, exquisitely crafted in sterling silver, set with pavé-set black diamonds totaling approximately 0.68 carat.
Black Diamond, Sterling Silver, Silver
Iconic Ohliguer Knot Ring in 18ct White Gold Aquamarine Knot Ring
Located in Brisbane, AU
Crafted in 18ct white gold, the Knot Ring centres a luminous aquamarine accented by brilliant-cut diamonds.
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
French 1950s Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Knot Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Elegant antique ring set in a multi-sided knot, with an antique cushion-cut diamond in the center on platinum.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
1950s Retro Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Knot Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Lovely retro ring, its setting is made up of a concave knot motif on the top and centered with a modern brilliant- cut diamond set in a closed setting.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
RUCHI Fancy Diamond Black Rhodium Cocktail Knot Ring
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K blackened gold. US 7 size. Fancy Diamond: 3.75ct total weight.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rhodium
Yellow Gold Diamond Knot Band - 10k Single Cut Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Cut: Single Stone Note: (1) small Style: Band Theme: Knot Measurements Face Height (north t...
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$9,600Sale Price|20% Off
3ct Ceylon Sapphire Forget Me Knot Diamond Ring
Located in Brisbane, AU
*Custom made to order* 3ct Natural Ceylon Sapphire Emerald cut Set with Natural E/Fsi white diamonds In platinum ( also available in 22ct yellow, 18ct yellow /white or rose gol...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique LONDON Blue topaz and Diamond Bow Knot ring
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
Being offered for sale is a 10K Yellow Gold London blue Topaz center with 2 diamonds on the Bow ring. Would make a beautiful right hand ring. Stamped 10K yellow gold 5mm round top...
Diamond, Topaz, 10k Gold
$4,000Sale Price / item|20% Off
Forget Me Knot Emerald Cut Diamond 0.80ct ring with knots in 18ct Gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
Glamorously bold and unabashedly seductive. This showstopper ring features a glorious bezel set emerald cut diamond, embraced by fine golden ropes. •Available in 18ct Yellow, White...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
14k Diamond Ring. Leaf Setting Diamond with accents. Diamond Bow Love Knot ring.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1960s Materials: Platinum Gemstone: Diamond Gem color: Colorless Band color: Silver Adjustable Style: Edwardian Beautiful Diamond Ring. Wonderful Leaf Flower design...
.80 Carat Natural Round Diamonds Regency Knot Ring 18 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
Regency Deco Wire Wrap Knot Ring .80ct. Natural diamonds ring G-color Vs-2 clarity Very good Cuts / Full cut Brilliants 18kt yellow gold Ring size: 6 (Complimentary resizing a...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,550Sale Price / item|24% Off
6ct Cushion Cut Aquamarine and Diamond Reef Knot Ring
Located in Brisbane, AU
6ct Cushion Cut Aquamarine Reef Knot Style setting Set with a double band of F/GSI diamonds 18ct white gold / yellow or rose to your desire Unisex style 4 claw set NSEW Cla...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
French 1940s Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Knot Tank Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Very original tank ring, it is formed of a knot positioned vertically whose center is set with brilliant-cut diamonds as well as each end of the knot.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
French 1940s Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Retro Knot Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Retro ring, its mounting forms an important knot decorated in the center of an intermediate brilliant- cut diamond retained with platinum claws.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Diamond Double Row Knot Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Yellow Gold Diamond Double Row Knot Ring Condition Description: Retails for $8,500 USD.
Yellow Gold
18K Gold Rose-Cut Bow Knot Ring with Natural Diamonds
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A masterpiece of nature-inspired luxury, this striking 18K gold ring features a sculptural bow knot design with an exquisite 0.42ct rose-cut natural diamond as its focal point.
Diamond, 18k 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 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 rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond 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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