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18K White Gold Emerald & Diamond Snake Ring
Located in Kowloon, HK
18K White Gold Emerald & Diamond Snake Ring Total Weight - 8.36 GM Emerald - Round & Princess Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

18K White Gold 0.93 CT Emerald & Diamond Snake Ring
Located in Kowloon, HK
18K White Gold 0.93 CT Emerald & Diamond Snake Ring 1 Oval Emerald - 0.93 CT Round Emeralds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

Zambian Emerald & Diamond Snake Ring Made In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:7.903g,D:0.30ct, Emer:0.76ct, EU-54
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vivid Diamonds 1.89 Carat Diamond and Emerald Snake Ring
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Sensational Vivid Diamonds snake ring crafted in 18 karat white gold, featuring a bullet cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Ruby Diamond Snake Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
152 AI-graded white diamonds, 38 vivid round rubies, and two enchanting emerald eyes. The intricate
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Emerald Snake Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This beautiful mid-century modern snake ring is made in 18k yellow gold with diamond and emerald
Category

Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby White Diamond Emerald Snake Ring 14k Gold
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
J DAUPHIN Snake Ring – Ruby, White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold Designer: J DAUPHIN Style: Cocktail
Category

2010s American Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

Faraone Mennella Snake Design Emerald Diamond Ring 18K
Located in Miami, FL
emerald and diamond ring. Ring size: US 5. Certified by GIA graduate gemologist, AGI New York. Estimate
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Diamond 14 Karat Gold Snake Ring
Located in Berkeley, CA
Textured 14k Gold Snake Ring with an 18k Gold and Emerald Head with Diamond Eyes. A great mythical
Category

2010s American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Snake 14k Gold Ring with Emerald
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Snake ring with Emerald. Emerald gold ring. Snake gold ring. Genuine Emerald ring. Oval Emerald
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Snake 14k Gold Ring with Emerald
Snake 14k Gold Ring with Emerald
$480 Sale Price / item
40% Off
White Diamond Emerald Ruby Snake Ring Cocktail Ring Gold Vermeil
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Marquis Emerald Ruby Snake Ring Cocktail Ring Gold Vermeil J Dauphin 1 marquis White
Category

2010s American Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil

Vintage Diamond and Emerald Eyes Serpent Snake Gold Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Striking Diamond Emerald Gold Serpent Snake Ring. Enhanced and Hand set with 0.25tcw Diamonds and
Category

Late 20th Century Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Emerald Ring Vintage 14K Pink Gold Green Chalcedony Snake
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Emerald Ring Vintage 14K Pink Gold Green Chalcedony Snake This one of a kind vintage ring
Category

20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique 12ct Rose Gold, Edwardian Sapphire, Diamond & Emerald Snake Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
the ring's allure with their brilliance. The snake’s eyes are crafted from petite diamonds, lending a
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Rose Gold

18K Black and White Diamond and Emerald Snake Ring
Located in New York, NY
Showcasing our 18K Black and White Diamond and Emerald Snake Ring. Crafted in 18k White Gold, this
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Two Snakes, Emeralds, Diamonds, Interlocking Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
emeralds and diamonds the two snakes double headed serpent feels substantial on the finger. Get ready to be
Category

20th Century American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Snake Ring of Ruby, Emerald, and Diamond in 18k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Antique 18K Gold Double Serpent Ring with Ruby, Emerald & Diamond – Circa 1900 This striking
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

Alexis NY Rose Gold Silver Enamel Diamond Emerald Snake Wrap Ring
Located in New York, NY
, 0.32ctw H/VS diamonds and 0.20ctw emerald eyes. Ring size 7, slightly flexible. Width 20mm. Marked Alexis
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Rose Gold, Silver, Enamel

Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Snake Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Emerald 0.11 carat and Diamond 0.16 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 2.2 cm
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Ruby, Emeralds and Diamonds White Gold Snake Ring Made in Italy
By Gilberto Cassola
Located in Valenza, AL
Gilberto Cassola 18Kt White Gold Snake Ring with a Pear Ruby, two Marquise Emeralds and Diamonds
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

Emerald, Rubies and Diamonds White Gold Snake Ring Made in Italy
By Gilberto Cassola
Located in Valenza, AL
Gilberto Cassola 18Kt White Gold Snake Ring with a Oval Emerald, two Marquise Rubies and Diamonds
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Certified 7.86 carat Emerald and 1 Carat Diamonds Snake ring , Minor.
Located in Miami, FL
ring with its stunning emerald and diamonds is more than a ring; it's a wearable masterpiece that tells
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Rosior one-off "Snake Skin" Diamond, Sapphire and Emerald Cocktail Ring
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
A Colorful Ring by Rosior, representing snake's skin, set with: - 19 Yellow Diamonds weighing 0,20
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tsavorite, Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold

Pear Ruby, Emeralds and Diamonds White Gold Snake Ring Made in Italy
By Gilberto Cassola
Located in Valenza, AL
Gilberto Cassola 18Kt White Gold Snake Ring with a Pear Ruby, two Marquise Emeralds and Diamonds
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

Pear Emerald, Rubies and Diamonds White Gold Snake Ring Made in Italy
By Gilberto Cassola
Located in Valenza, AL
Gilberto Cassola 18Kt White Gold Snake Ring with a Pear Emerald, two Marquise Rubies and Diamonds
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

Emerald And Diamond Full Finger Snake Ring 925 Sterling Silver Gift For Women.
Located in Chicago, IL
Emerald And Diamond Full Finger Snake Ring 925 Sterling Silver Gift For Women. A P P R O X T I M
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sterling Silver

Vintage Circa 1980s Handcrafted 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Emerald Snake Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
-G color and vvs-vs clarity. Totally is emerald 0.30 ct. Ring size is US 9 We can make any size
Category

Vintage 1980s European Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

French 19th Century Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Rose Gold Snake Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
intertwined snakes, one with a round emerald and the other with an antique-cut brilliant-cut diamond. The ring
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Exquisite 18K White Gold Snake Ring - Emerald Eyes & Pave-Set Black Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite 18K White Gold Snake Ring - Emerald Eyes & Pave-Set Black Diamonds Unleash your bold and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Diamond with Cabochon Emerald Snake Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond 4.33 carats with Cabochon Emerald 0.14 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald, Yellow and Black Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Snake Shape Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Particular snake shape ring in 9 karat rose gold structure and silver mounted with an emerald on
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Snake Ring with Emerald and Drop Cut Diamonds, Total Carat Weight Ct 2.80
Located in Rome, IT
Snake-shaped ring, with 12 emerald-cut diamonds and 2 pear-cut diamonds, for a total weight of ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Statement Diamond and Natural Emerald Snake Head Ring in Solid 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Statement Diamond and Natural Emerald Snake Head Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 0.19
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Diamond with Cabochon Emerald Snake Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond 1.72 carats with Cabochon Emerald 0.10 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k TT Gold 6.20ctw Sapphire & Emerald Fancy Diamond Snake Bypass Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
pave set diamonds. The yellow gold side of this ring features the gorgeous emerald that has a very fine
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

Diamond Bypass Style Snake Ring with Emerald Eyes Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 5.75 This captivating diamond bypass style snake ring, set in 18 karat yellow gold is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

2.20 Carat Natural Emerald Ring Swirl Snake Mod Deco 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Mod Forest Snake Swirl Green. 1.60ct. Natural Emerald Ring Emerald, Emerald cut 8.5 x 6.7mm
Category

2010s American More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Antique Triangular Step Cut & Emerald Snake Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Bask in the beauty of this gorgeous antique-inspired diamond snake ring. Crafted in a timeless Art
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

New Made 18k Gold Top Silver Natural Old Cut Diamond And Emerald Ruby Snake Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.8 grams. Totally is diamond 1.29 ct. The diamond is has G
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

1.01 Carat Trillion Diamond GIA Emerald Platinum Snake Serpent Statement Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Striking Red Carpet GIA Trillion Diamond and Emerald Platinum Serpent Snake
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

18ct Gold 1950s Emerald Cut Amethyst Brilliant Cut Diamond Snake Fraternity Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
emerald-cut amethyst stone in the centre, flanked by two brilliant-cut diamonds on either side. The stones
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Band Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian 18k rose gold ruby diamond snake ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Victorian snake ring, crafted in 18k rose gold, features a vibrant ruby, sparkling diamond
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

14K Rose Gold Ring Snake Model Black Enamel and Emerald Stone Ring
Located in ISTANBUL, TR
14K Rose Gold Ring Snake Model Black Enamel and Emerald Stone Ring This ring was made with quality
Category

2010s Turkish Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

Fabulous Twirl Snake Ring in 18kt White Gold Set with Diamonds, Tsavorite, Ruby
Located in Antwerp, BE
Fabulous Twirl Snake ring in 18kt white Gold Set with Diamonds, Tsavorite, Ruby Eyes Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artisan More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, White Gold

Antique Diamond & Emerald Gold Snake Ring
Located in New York, NY
Unique and most appealing ring: a large sinuous figural snake that wraps around the front of the
Category

Antique 1890s American More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold

Snake on Emerald Ring
By Karry'O
Located in Paris, IDF
Emerald : 32,54 gr Diamonds : 0,93 gr Yellow gold 18K : 0,44 gr Silver : 5,08 gr
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Snake Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our captivating Emerald Snake Ring, a mesmerizing piece that intertwines elegance and
Category

2010s North American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum Handmade Diamond And Emerald Snake Serpent Wrap Ring
Located in New York, NY
elegantly around your finger. Adorned with shimmering diamonds and green emeralds, this ring adds a touch of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Gold Snake Ring with 1.20 Carat Emerald and 0.04 Carat Diamonds
By Christina Alexiou
Located in Athens, GR
Emerald snake ring designed by Greek designer, Christina Alexiou. The emerald snake ring is
Category

2010s Greek Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold

Faraone Mennella Snake Design Emerald Diamond Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
: R.F.M.A.S. Beautiful vintage emerald and diamond ring. Ring size: US 5. Certified by GIA graduate
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco Pear Cut Natural Emerald Diamond Yellow Gold Snake Ring, Fashion Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Art Deco Pear Cut Natural Emerald Diamond Yellow Gold Snake Ring, Fashion Ring Emeralds are highly
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Cognac Brown Diamond and Tourmaline Snake Gold Ring
Located in Nicosia, CY
An Elegant Cognac Brown Pavé Diamond Double Snake Ring in 18 Karat Oxidized Gold featuring 2 Pear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Drew Pietrafesa White Gold Diamond and Tanzanite Snake Ring
Located in Hopewell Junction, NY
in 18K white gold, a VS quality emerald-cut diamond is joined by two blue oval tanzanite gemstones
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Drew Pietrafesa White Gold Diamond and Amethyst Snake Ring
Located in Hopewell Junction, NY
in 18K white gold, a VS quality emerald-cut diamond is joined by two purple oval amethyst gemstones
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Drew Pietrafesa White Gold Diamond and Peridot Snake Ring
Located in Hopewell Junction, NY
in 18K white gold, a VS quality emerald-cut diamond is joined by two green oval peridot gemstones
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Drew Pietrafesa White Gold Diamond and Citrine Snake Ring
Located in Hopewell Junction, NY
in 18K white gold, a VS quality emerald-cut diamond is joined by two yellow/orange oval citrine
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Drew Pietrafesa White Gold Diamond and Rhodolite Snake Ring
Located in Hopewell Junction, NY
in 18K white gold, a VS quality emerald-cut diamond is joined by two red oval rhodolite garnet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Drew Pietrafesa White Gold (Rhodium Finish) Black Diamond Snake Ring
Located in Hopewell Junction, NY
-cut diamonds. This snake ring will wrap your finger in unrivaled elegance that will not go unnoticed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Emerald Diamond Snake Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the emerald diamond snake ring you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 54 vintage or 56 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect emerald diamond snake ring among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic emerald diamond snake ring over the years, but those made by J DAUPHIN, David Webb and Gilberto Cassola are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also brilliant cut and emerald cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for an emerald diamond snake ring, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Emerald Diamond Snake Ring?

On average, an emerald diamond snake ring at 1stDibs sells for $3,057, while they’re typically $450 on the low end and $37,620 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.