BVLGARI Serpenti Viper 18k Rose Gold Pavé Diamond Snake Ring M Size
By Bulgari
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Condition signs of wear Accessories Warranty card Weight 6.2g Designer Bvlgari Exterior Material 18K Gold
18k Gold
$14,400Sale Price|20% Off
2.48 Ct Blue Sapphire And 2.76 Ct Diamonds Snake Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Roma, IT
A bold expression of contemporary animalier jewelry, this sculptural Snake Ring coils elegantly around the finger, translating the sinuous movement and powerful symbolism of the serp...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
IGI Certified 0.91 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond Snake Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.91 Carat Diamond Emerald Snake Ring 14K Gold This snake ring combines black diamond, emerald for a total gemstone weight of 0.91 carats.
Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
IGI Certified 0.69 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond Snake Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.69 Carat Diamond Emerald Snake Ring 14K Gold This snake ring combines diamond, emerald for a total gemstone weight of 0.69 carats.
Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
Vintage 14 Karat Gold 0.38 Carat VS Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Snake Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage snake ring crafted in 14K gold. The piece features 8 round brilliant cut diamonds: TW 0.38ct, RW+/W, VS.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Bulgari Serpenti Viper One-Coil Full Pave Diamonds Snake Ring 18k White Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Aventura, FL
Bulgari or Bvlgari Serpenti Viper one-coil 18 kt white gold ring set with full pavé diamonds. With its signature blend of pure aesthetics, enveloping shapes, and charismatic flair, t...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mark Broumand 0.21ct Green Garnet and White Diamond Snake Ring in 14k Yellow
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Created in 14k yellow gold, this ravsishing snake ring showcases 0.19ct of round brilliant cut diamonds graded at F-G, VS2-SI1 as well as 0.02ct of green garnets.
$2,790Sale Price|22% Off
14 Karat White Gold 1.25 Carat Pear Shape Pink Sapphire and Diamond Snake Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This ring is made in 14k white gold and features a 1.25ct pear shape pink sapphire prong set for the center stone. The ring also features 69 round cut diamonds pave set on the shank ...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Mark Broumand 0.22 Carat Ruby and Diamond Snake Ring in 14 Karat Rose Gold
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This lovely diamond ring showcases an exquisite snake design accented with 0.19ct of round brilliant cut diamonds and 0.03ct of rubies.
Mark Broumand 0.22 Carat Blue Sapphire and White Diamond Snake Ring in 14k White
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handcrafted in 14k white gold, this ravaishing snake ring showcases 0.19ct of peerless white round brilliant cut diamonds as well as 0.03ct of blue sapphires.
Mark Broumand 0.22ct Blue Sapphire and White Diamond Snake Ring in 14k Rose Gold
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handcrafted in 14k rose gold, this ravaishing snake ring showcases 0.19ct of peerless white round brilliant cut diamonds as well as 0.03ct of blue sapphires.
Mark Broumand 0.21ct Green Garnet and White Diamond Snake Ring in 14 Karat Gold
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handcrafted in 14k rose gold, this ravaishing snake ring showcases 0.19ct of peerless white round brilliant cut diamonds as well as 0.02ct of green garnets.
Mark Broumand 0.20 Carat Fancy Black and White Diamond Snake Ring in 14 K Gold
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This lovely diamond ring showcases an exquisite snake design accented with 0.20ct of white and fancy black round brilliant cut diamonds.
Ct 6.80 Diamonds and White Gold Snake Cocktail Ring
Located in Cattolica, IT
An impressive 18 Kt white gold and Diamonds snake ring. A very fine pave setting for ct 6.80 of G color round cut Diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold
14k White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Flexible Snake Ring
Located in New York, NY
Discover the enchanting allure of our Diamond Snake Ring, meticulously crafted in luxurious 14k white gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified 0.4 Carat Natural Diamond Statement Snake Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.4 Carat Diamond Snake Ring 18K Gold This snake ring is set with 0.4 total carats of diamonds, arranged to maximize brilliance and light return.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage French 18k Gold Diamond Coral Cobra Snake Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This French 18k gold coral and diamond snake ring exemplifies the sculptural design language of late 1960s to 1970s modernist jewelry.
Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold
$15,750Sale Price|25% Off
Art Deco Revival Rose Cut Diamond Emerald Ruby Platinum Snake Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
An alluring Art Deco-style diamond snake ring. Centered by a 150-year-old hand-faceted rose-cut diamond wrapped in lush emeralds, diamond scales, and riveting ruby eyes.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum
Tsavorite Eye and Diamond Snake Coil Ring in 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Tsavorite Eye and Diamond Snake Coil Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural diamonds of 3.5 carats and tsavorite of 0.1 carat.
Tsavorite, Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, ...
14k Solid White Gold Snake Single Coil Diamond Ring for Women, Animal Jewelry
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Snake Single Coil Diamond Ring in 14K Gold featuring natural diamonds of 0.6 carats.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 0.93ct Diamond and 14k Yellow Gold Snake Ring, Circa 1960
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 0.93 carat diamond and 14 karat yellow gold, 14 karat white gold set 'snake' ring; part of our diverse diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 0.73ct Diamond and Ruby 18k Rose Gold Snake Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 0.73 carat diamond and 0.03 ruby, 18 karat rose gold snake ring; part of our diverse antique snake jewellery collection.
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
Vintage 1.78 Carat Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Snake Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1.78 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold snake ring; an addition to our vintage snake jewellery collections.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Pradera Jewels 14K Gold Ring with White Diamonds & Sapphire
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
14K Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire and Diamond Snake Ring Metal: 14K Gold Metal Color: Yellow Stone: Round Blue Sapphire 0.95 Stone 2: Round Diamond 0.54 PRADERA is a second generation...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
Pear Shape Diamond Snake Wrap Ring 0.30 Carats 14 Karat Yellow Gold 5.8 Grams
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Snake motif wrap ring featuring one Pear shape diamond weighing 0.31 carats, in 14 karat yellow gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Platinum Coiled Snake Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The diamonds are set into the head of the snake, adding a touch of brilliance and intrigue.
Diamond, Platinum
Snake ring with cognac diamond
By Pamela Farland
Located in New York, NY
This ring is entirely hand crafted with cognac diamond in lieu of the head of the snake and an engraved texture for the scales.
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Yellow Gold
Pradera Jewels 14K Gold Ring with White Diamonds & Sapphire
By Effy
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
14K Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire and Diamond Snake Ring Metal: 14K Gold Metal Color: Yellow Stone: Round Blue Sapphire 0.95 Stone 2: Round Diamond 0.54 Effy Jewelry is a luxury jewelry...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
English Diamond Double Snake Ring
Located in New York, NY
Created in England around the turn of the 19th century, this 18K gold double snake ring is set with diamonds. Designed as two snakes with intertwined bodies and tapering tails, the d...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Snake diamond ring 18kt Pave set diamond ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Fantastic craftsmanship on this ring, made by hand from scratch with stunning snake design and natural white diamonds in 18KT yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Diamond 18K White Gold Snake Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A striking ring designed in the form of a coiled snake, encrusted with round diamonds in a mesmerizing white, brown hue.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Diamonds White Gold Snake Ring
Located in Marcianise, CE
Snake ring in 14k white gold mounted with all diamonds and a ruby on the head.
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Snake Ring Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring Victorian Style
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Snake Ring Serpent Ruby Emerald Diamond Silver Double Cocktail Designer: J DAUPHIN The Snake Ring is handcrafted in sterling silver, a double serpent coiled around the finger, one ...
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate, 14k Gold
Antique Diamond Coiled Snake Engraved Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
Gorgeous design ring, dated '1900, handcrafted in 18K gold. The head of the snake is embellished with a large sparkling Old mine cut Diamond eye, weight 1,30 Carat graded I/J Color S...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Diamond-set Snake Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1929, 18k, London, England. The double snake rings speak of "the two of us", and traditionally signal fidelity, friendship, and trust.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,650
French Snake Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
This charming sixties snake ring mixes ancient motifs with modern tribal chic.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,500 / item
Snake Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This beautiful snake ring is crafted from 18-karat gold and hand set in .46 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
$2,750 / item
Snake Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This snake ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold and set with .29 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Snake Ring White Diamond Gold Adjustable Ourborus
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Snake Ring White Diamond Gold Designer: J DAUPHIN The Snake Ring is handcrafted in solid 14K gold.
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Eye Snake Wrap Band Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold 11.6 Grams
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat yellow gold band ring featuring a snake motif with two ruby eyes weighing 11.6 grams, size 7.5.
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,850 / item
Snake 1.61 Carat Diamond Tanzanite Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This snake ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat gold and sterling silver.
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Damiani Eden Snake Ring with Diamonds
By Damiani
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted 18k rose gold with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of 0.96 carat. Signed by Damiani Made in Italy Size 6 1/2
Diamond, 18k Gold
$971Sale Price / item|25% Off
14 Karat Rose Gold "Snake" Diamond Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14 karat rose gold "Snake" diamond ring containing 18 round full cut diamonds weighing .18pts. and 2 round rubies as eyes weighing .06pts.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vaid Roma Pave Diamond Italian Snake Ring
By Vaid Roma
Located in Bethesda, MD
Crafted in 18kt yellow gold, the ring features a sculptural, snake-inspired design that wraps gracefully around the finger.
Diamond, 18k Gold
14K Rose Gold Diamond Serpent Snake Ring
Located in New York, NY
Good condition with light surface wear from age. 14K Rose Gold Diamond Serpent Snake Ring Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Platinum Snake 0.12ctw Diamond & 0.02ctw Ruby Ring
Located in Sewickley, PA
This striking platinum snake ring is crafted in PT900 and showcases a captivating design symbolizing transformation and protection.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage Diamond Platinum Snake Ring, Circa 1970
Located in London, GB
A vintage diamond platinum snake ring, circa 1970 This charming snake ring, coils twice around the finger of the wearer.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold Snake Ring Serpent Cocktail Ring Black Diamond Eyes
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gold Snake Ring Serpent Cocktail Ring Black Diamond Eyes Designer: J DAUPHIN The Double Serpent Ring is handcrafted in 14k gold plated sterling silver as two entwined snakes, their...
Black Diamond, Brass, Silver, Gold Plate
$2,159Sale Price|20% Off
Designer Snake Ring with Diamonds and Tsavorite
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
This designer snake ring with Diamonds and Tsavorite is a for snake lovers tottaly a cocktail ring.
Diamond, Tsavorite, Silver
14k Yellow Gold 0.05ctw Diamond Spiral Snake Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k Yellow Gold 0.05ctw Diamond Spiral Snake Ring Style: Diamond Spiral Snake Ring Material: 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Details: Features approximately 0.05 carats total weight of roun...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Snake Ring Serpent Ring Double Head Diamond Ruby Cocktail Ring
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Snake Ring Serpent Ring Double Head Diamond Ruby Cocktail Ring Gold Plated Silver Designer: J DAUPHIN The Double Serpent Ring is handcrafted as two entwined snakes, with f...
Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Silver, Gold Plate, 14k Gold
Coral, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Snake Ring.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Fashion snake ring in 14 kt white gold structure mounted with diamonds and coral on the head and on the tail.
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Snake Ring Diamonds “Basilisk” Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The snake ring with diamonds was sculpted from a single piece of 18 carat white gold, resulting in an unbroken, continuous flow from head to tail.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold Snake Ring Emerald Serpent White Diamond Ruby
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Snake Ring Emerald Marquise White Diamond Ruby Eyes Gold Serpent Designer: J DAUPHIN The Snake Ring is handcrafted in 14k gold plated silver, a serpent that coils around the finger.
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Victorian diamond sapphire 18k yellow gold snake ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Whimsical and richly symbolic, this Victorian snake ring coils gracefully around the finger, its serpent motif, a beloved emblem of eternal love in 19th-century jewelry, set with an ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gaetano Chiavetta Sapphire and Diamond Double Snake Ring
Located in London, GB
The snake ring peaked in popularity when Queen Victoria opted for a gold snake design set with rubies, diamonds, and an emerald for her engagement ring; a particularly unusual style.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Snake Diamond Ring, 18KT Gold, Birmingham 1915
Located in Braintree, GB
An antique Edwardian snake ring crafted in 18KT gold and hallmarked in Birmingham in 1915.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby and Diamond Intertwined Snake Rose Gold Ring
By Bracken Jewelers
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Two snakes, one with ruby eyes and one with diamond eyes, intertwine in this 18k pinkish yellow gold ring made by Bracken Jewelers in Los Angeles, California.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Gold Serpent Snake Ring Open Adjustable Black Diamond
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gold Serpent Snake Ring Open Adjustable Black Diamond A sculptural Victorian style serpent ring handcrafted in 14k gold plated sterling silver featuring a bold architectural form.
Black Diamond, Gold Plate, Silver, 14k Gold
Snake Diamond ring movable ring 18KT yellow gold emerald eye ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
What a fun piece of jewelry! Movable snake ring with diamonds and emeralds in 18KT yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow 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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