French dome croissant ring in solid 18k gold, gadroon ring, 1980's
Located in PARIS, FR
Dome croissant ring in 18 karat gold. Vintage domed crescent ring, formed by overlapping and intersecting gadroons.
18k Gold
Ruby Ring Circa 1900 Duchess Ring French Ring
Located in Paris, FR
The band is accented with rose-cut diamonds set in 18k white gold. French craftsmanship, circa 1900. Delicate work for this nice ring "Eagle's Head" hallmark (partially worn).
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Style French Rose Gold Ring with Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The Antique Style French Rose Gold Ring with Diamonds features a captivating blend of timeless design and luxurious materials.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
French 18K Gold 0.72 CTW Diamond Signet Cluster Ring
Located in Ocala, FL
A sophisticated French 18K gold diamond ring featuring a bold geometric design characteristic of mid-century jewelry.
Diamond, 18k Gold
French 1960s Onyx 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. This elegant vintage signet ring is set with an onyx stone in a closed setting on the top.
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Cocktail Ring White Gold Turquoise and Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
This exquisite French Cocktail Ring is a striking blend of classic elegance and bold design.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18ct White Gold French Marquise Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Diamond Marquise Ring 18ct White Gold French Stamped Circa 1950’s A truly fabulous, French vintage piece.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
French Retro 18K White Gold and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Created in France in the 1940s, in the Retro style, this diamond solitaire ring is mounted in 18K white gold.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
French 1960s Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Retro Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Handmade 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring, 2.10ct Diamond, France
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
A unique and handmade 18k yellow gold band ring central set a c. 1.50 ct. brilliant-cut diamond and with 44 brilliant cut smaller diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 18k Yellow Gold Multi-Gemstone Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive French multi-gemstone ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$44,000
French Oval Diamond Ring
Located in San Antonio, TX
Vintage French Oval Diamond (approx. 2.60cts) Ring set in 18k Yellow Gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier 18K White Gold Diamond Logo Band Ring, France
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A refined and unmistakably iconic creation by Cartier, this elegant wide band ring is crafted in luxurious 18 karat white gold and adorned with the maison’s signature interlocking “C...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
French 1970s Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Wedding Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark Lovely wedding ring, it is set all around between gold bars, with modern brilliant cut diamonds.
White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage French 1.62Ct Diamond and White Gold Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The side of the ring shank is clearly hallmarked with the maker's mark and the French 18k gold guarantee mark (eagle's head).
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
French 20th Century Chiseled 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold, horse head hallmark.
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
French Pearl and Diamond and Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The ring is hallmarked to the outer surface of the shank with the French hallmark for 18k gold (eagle's head).
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Korloff Diamond Ring Green Lacquer 18K Yellow Gold France
By Korloff
Located in BILBAO, ES
- Materials: 18K Yellow Gold, Green Chinese Lacquer - Stone: Diamond - Stone Cut: Round Brilliant Cut - Stone Details: 1 Diamond – approx. 0.32 ct - Dimensions: Height: 7 mm ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
French Ruby Constellation Dome Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
A distinctive French constellation ring crafted in solid 18-karat yellow gold and set with seven natural round rubies.
Ruby, Yellow Gold
French Modern Emerald Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
0.80ct French Cut Amethyst and Round Wedding Ring. 18K White Gold Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Era: Handcrafted Vintage-Style Material: 18k White Gold Ring Size: 6.5 Resizing: Can be made in any finger size.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
French 1980s Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bangle Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Vintage Band Ring 18kt White Gold with Natural Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
Top Width: 0,3cm Top Length: 1,9cm Top Height: 0,2cm Band Width: 0,15cm This exquisite French Vintage Band Ring, beautifully crafted in 18kt white gold, embodies timeless elegance a...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
French 1930s Limoges Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
French 1930s Red Gem 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique French Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Marquise Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique French 0.59 carat blue sapphire and 0.65 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold and platinum set marquise ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White 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
French Vintage 18K Yellow Gold 0.40 Carat Diamond Gypsy Ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Elegant French vintage gypsy ring crafted in 18-karat yellow gold and set with a round brilliant-cut diamond weighing approximately 0.40 carat.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage French Diamond Band Ring Yellow and White Gold
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
Band Width: 11,6 mm This vintage French band ring is crafted in solid 18 karat yellow and white gold and features a distinctive faceted design.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s French Diamond and White Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique French 0.79 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold and platinum set solitaire style engagement ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estat...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
French 1940s Aquamarine 18 Karat Rose Gold Tank Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark.
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Boucheron French 18K Yellow Gold Amethyst Ring, Signed Vintage Jewel
By Boucheron
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Maker: Boucheron Origin: France Metal: 18K yellow gold, 750/1000 Stone: Amethyst Weight: 13.61 grams Ring size: FR 51 / approximately US 5.75 Resizing: Possible Condition: Vintage co...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 18K Yellow Gold 3.50 Carat Diamond Bombe Ring GIA
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Striking French vintage bombé ring crafted in 18-karat yellow gold and entirely set with diamonds, centered with a prominent 1.18-carat diamond accompanied by a GIA certificate.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1960s Emerald 18 Karat Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.37 Carat Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold French Crossover Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1980s French 2.37 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold crossover ring; part of our diverse gemstone jewellery and estate jewellery collectio...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,990
French Diamond Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
French Diamond White gold 18K Ring. In our opinion, Diamonds are estimated to be H color and Vs clarity.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chaumet Double Liens Diamond Ring 18K White Gold French
By Chaumet
Located in Lisbon, PT
Chaumet Double 'Liens' Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold, French, Contemporary. A sculptural interpretation of connection and commitment, this Chaumet Liens ring is crafted in 18kt whi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
French Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Old-Cut Diamond Gypsy Ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Elegant French vintage gypsy ring crafted in 18-karat yellow gold and set with a single old-cut diamond.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique French 18KT Gold Signet Ring, Knight's Helmet & Heraldic Shield
Located in Braintree, GB
An antique French 18KT gold signet ring, the oval head intaglio engraved with a heraldic shield below a knight's helm.
18k Gold
HRD Certified French Band Ring 18kt Yellow Gold with Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
Top Width: 1,3cm Top Length: 2,3cm Top Height: 0,5cm Band Width: 0,6cm This HRD Certified French Band Ring is an impressive example of fine jewelry craftsmanship, beautifully create...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Vintage Emerald Signet Ring in 18K Two-Tone Gold
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
A bold French vintage emerald ring crafted in solid 18-karat gold, combining warm yellow gold with contrasting white gold details.
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold French Cut Green Tourmaline Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
This 18k gold ring features a vibrant green tourmaline with a distinctive French cut, showcasing the stone’s rich color and geometric faceting.
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
French 1970s Lapis Lazuli 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1950s Polychrome Tourmaline 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark.
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
LANVIN French Diamond Floral Lace Openwork Ring in 18K Gold
By Lanvin Paris
Located in 台東区, JP
An elegant diamond band ring by LANVIN, expertly crafted in 18 karat yellow gold.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
French 1950s Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Openwork Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1950s Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Retro Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
French 1950s Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Tank Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
French 1970s 18 Karat Rose Gold Retro Initial Signet Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark.
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
French 18K Gold 7 Carat Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
The ring bears the French eagle’s head assay hallmark, confirming the use of 18-karat gold and its French origin.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
French 1950s Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Retro Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
French 1950s Aquamarine Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark and platinum, dog head hallmark.
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century French Marquise Rose-Cut Diamond 18K Gold Ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Elegant 19th-century French marquise ring, crafted in 18K yellow gold and set with a collection of antique rose-cut diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold
French 1950s Retro Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1950s Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Daisy Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark and platinum, dog head hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique French Diamond and Yellow Gold Gent's Ring, circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique French 0.64 carat diamond and 12 karat yellow gold gent's cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
French 1970s 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Wedding Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle's head hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
French 1970s Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Petals Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle's head hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
French 1960s Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Retro Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier 18k White Gold Diamond Half Eternity Ring, 1.35ct, France
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful 18k white gold half diamond set eternity ring by Cartier. The ring is comprised of 9 round brilliant cut claw set diamonds, each in an individual square surround. The dia...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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 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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