14k Gold Diamond Half Eternity Ring Women Wedding Ring Stackable Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Gold Diamond Half Eternity Ring Women Wedding Ring Stackable Diamond Ring Material 14k Yellow Gold, Natural Diamond Metal Yellow Gold Total Carat Weight 0.24 ctw & Under Base Me...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Tiffany & Co. 0.55 Carat Lucida Diamond Half-Eternity Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Here we have a classic diamond half-eternity ring from the world renowned jewellery designer, Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Late Deco 1.00ct Diamond Half Eternity Ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful half eternity ring dates to the 1940s and features a collection of transitional cut diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Diamond and White Gold Half Eternity Ring, Circa 1970
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive vintage diamond half eternity ring has been crafted in 18k white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Diamond and 18K White Gold Half Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 0.72 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold half eternity ring; part of our diverse diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage diamond platinum half eternity band
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Sophisticated, versatile, and easy to wear, it is perfect worn on its own, paired with an engagement ring, or stacked with other favorites. With its graceful diamond detail and polis...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Diamond and White Gold Half Eternity Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive diamond half eternity ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.66 carat Diamond and Platinum Half Eternity Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive contemporary 1.66 carat diamond and platinum half eternity ring; part of our diverse diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1.00tcw Diamonds Half Eternity Band Ring 14k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1.00tcw Diamonds Half Eternity Band Ring 14k Gold. The diamond are quality J/SI2 and is a size 5 The ring weights 5.2 grams The ribs measures 9.75mm in height
Diamond, 14k Gold
Diamond and 18K Yellow Gold Half Eternity Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive contemporary 0.56 carat diamond and 18k yellow gold, 18k white gold set half eternity ring; part of our diverse diamond jewelry collections.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14KT White Gold Round Brilliant Diamond Half Eternity Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
This elegant 14KT white gold ring features seven dazzling round brilliant cut diamonds set in a timeless half-eternity design.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$711Sale Price / item|24% Off
Half eternity moissanite 14k gold ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Half eternity moissanite 14k gold ring. Moissanite minimalist ring. Moissanite semi eternity ring. Plain moissanite ring. Moissanite engagement ring. Metal: 14k gold Weight: 1.5 gr....
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Brilliant cut Diamond Platinum Half Eternity Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Tiffany & Co. Brilliant cut Diamond Platinum Half Eternity Ring Product Details Xupes Ref: COMJ869 Brand: Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Brilliant cut Diamond Platinum Half Eternity Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Tiffany & Co. Brilliant cut Diamond Platinum Half Eternity Ring Product Details Xupes Ref: COMJ868 Brand: Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 0.60tcw Diamonds Half Eternity Ring 14k White Hold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 0.60tcw Diamonds Half Eternity Ring 14k White Gold. The ring features 10 diamonds weighing a total of 0.60 total Carat weight.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18k Gold Diamond Wedding Band Ring Half Eternity Ring Engagement Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Wedding Band Ring Half Eternity Ring 18k Gold Diamond Ring Diamond Engagement Ring Stackable Ring Curved Diamond Ring Another minimalist ring from our Ring Collection.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1.10 Carat Diamond Half Eternity Ring 14 Karat
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1.10 Carat Diamond Half Eternity Ring. There are 11 round diamonds totaling approx 1.10 carats.
Diamond, 14k Gold
14kt Gold Half Eternity Ring with Rubies and Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
14kt white Gold Half Eternity Ring, featuring 6 Round cut Diamonds Approx. 0.18 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Alternate Baguette Emerald with Round Diamond Half Eternity Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This white gold band is the perfect alternative half eternity ring. The ring is available as a special order in any size required.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Four Diamonds Half Eternity Ring 14k White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 0.60 Carat Four-Stone Half Eternity Ring 14k White Gold. The ring featured here includes 4 diamonds totaling approx 0.60 carat.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1990s Platinum, Emerald Cut Diamond Half Eternity Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Diamond Ring Platinum Circa 1990s Introducing our exquisite Vintage 1990s Platinum Half Hoop Diamond Ring, a stunning piece that beautifully captures the elegance of its ...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 0.88 Carat Diamonds Half Eternity Ring 14k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 0.88 Carat Diamonds Half Eternity Ring 14k Gold. The ring features 11 round diamonds each weighting approx 0.08ct for a total of 0.88 carat.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Tiffany Soleste Half Eternity Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Here we have a classic half-eternity ring from the world renowned jewellery designer, Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
$25,600Sale Price|20% Off
Double Platinum Diamond Half-Eternity Band
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Featuring 14 beautifully well-matched diamonds totaling 4.40 carats, this elegant half-eternity band is expertly crafted in platinum.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Half Eternity Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Tiffany & Co. 0.85ct Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Forever Full Eternity Ring Product Details Xupes Ref: J1459 Brand: Tiffany & Co. Model: Full Eternity Ring Type: Ring RRP: £7,625...
Diamond, Platinum
$2,695 / item
18K White Gold Real Diamond Half Eternity Band Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Real Diamond Half Eternity Band Ring in 18K Gold symbolizes the everlasting love between a couple.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
14k Gold 0.11 Carat Diamond Half Eternity Ring Band
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
One of our most popular rings is this stunning Diamond eternity ring. These eternity bands are ideal for engagement or anniversary rings. 13 diamonds totaling 0.11 carats are set in ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Gold Diamond Wedding Band Ring Half Eternity Ring Engagement Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Wedding Band Ring is made of 14k solid gold. Available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold. Another minimalist ring from our Ring Collection. This ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Marquise Diamond 0.75ct Half Eternity Band Solid Gold Ring
Located in Fatih, 34
These exquisitely crafted bands are designed to be both elegant and meaningful, making them perfect for wedding bands, anniversary gifts, or significant milestones. The Unmei Collect...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
$556Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Gold 0.11 Carat Diamond Half Eternity Ring Band
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
One of our most popular rings is this stunning Diamond eternity ring. These eternity bands are ideal for engagement or anniversary rings. 13 diamonds totaling 0.11 carats are set in ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 15k Gold
18K White Gold 0.60ct Diamond Half-Eternity Ring MF14-012026
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This half eternity ring features a row of princess-cut diamonds running through a channel that spans half of the band, keeping the profile smooth and uninterrupted.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sapphire And Diamond 0.95ct Half Eternity Solid Gold Ring
Located in Fatih, 34
The Azure Collection is an exquisite line of jewelry that beautifully combines the deep, enchanting blue of sapphires with the dazzling brilliance of diamonds. Named after the word “...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
18K White Gold 1.0ct Diamond Half-Eternity Ring MF03-012226
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This refined and understated half-eternity ring is rendered in 18K white gold and set with 1 carat total weight of round diamonds in a channel.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.60 Ct Baguette Diamond F IF Half Eternity Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
This is an high quality baguette Diamond ring finely hand fabricated of solid 18 KT gold Set with a selection of IF F color Baguette Diamonds for 1.60 CT total carat weight Highest...
Diamond, 18k Gold
9ct Yellow Gold Half-Eternity Ring – Diamonds, Ruby, Emeralds & Sapphires
Located in London, GB
A vibrant half-eternity ring crafted in 9ct yellow gold, set with a harmonious combination of natural diamonds, ruby, emeralds, and sapphires.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s 0.36 Carat Diamond 18k White Gold Half Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 1970s 0.36 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold half eternity ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Modern 9 Carat Diamonds Half Eternity 6-Row Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Modern 9 Carats Diamonds Half Eternity 6 Row Engagement Ring. The diamonds total weight approx 9 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold
TIFFANY & Co. Soleste Platinum Half Eternity Diamond Band Ring 6
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Soleste Platinum Half Circle Diamond Band Ring 6 Metal: Platinum Size: 6 Band Width: 2mm Diamond: round brilliant diamonds Hallmark: ©TIFFANY&Co. PT950 Condition: Exce...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Diamond and Ruby Platinum Half Eternity 7mm Band Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Ruby and Diamond Platinum Half Eternity 7mm Band Ring. Hand set with Rubies, weighing approx. 0.75tcw and Brilliant Cut Diamonds, approx. 0.65tcw.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage Ruby and Diamond 18k White Gold Half Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 0.24 carat ruby and 0.12 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold half eternity ring; part of our diverse gemstone jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
$3,524Sale Price|20% Off
18 Karat White Diamonds Garavelli Eternity Half Set Band Ring
By Garavelli
Located in Valenza, IT
18 Karat White Diamonds Garavelli Eternity Band Ring set on the top half with 7 stones Made In Italy 18kt GOLD gr : 3,70 ct 0,88 Also available in brown diamonds, black diamonds,...
White Diamond, 18k Gold
East West Oval Half Yellow and White Diamond Eternity Ring
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
This stunning half and half east-west eternity band offers two diamond looks in one effortlessly chic design. Featuring 2.88 carats total of fancy yellow canary diamonds and E color ...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage Half Eternity Diamond Band 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Half Eternity Diamond Band 18k White Gold Ring. The ring features approx 0.60 carat of diamonds and are of H/VS quality.
Diamond, White Gold
Black Diamond White Diamond Ring 14 Karat Gold Ring, Half Eternity Band, Black
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This gorgeous half eternity, white and black diamond band is the perfect cross between classic and unique.
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Gold Ruby and Diamond Half Eternity Ring, 18K Gold
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
Early 20th Century 18ct Gold Ruby & Diamond Half-Eternity Ring Approx. 1.00ct Diamonds — Size P/Q UK, 7.75 US size appx.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
14k Gold Diamond Half Eternity Band Stackable Diamond Ring Solid Gold Ring Band.
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Gold Diamond Half Eternity Band Stackable Diamond Ring Solid Gold Ring Band.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Curved 14k Gold Natural Diamond Engagement Ring Half Eternity Band
Located in Chicago, IL
Curved Wedding Band 14k Gold Natural Diamond Engagement Ring Half Eternity Band Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New with tags: A brand-new, unus...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1.50 Carat Marquise Diamond Half Eternity Ring 14 Karat
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1.50 Carat Marquise Diamond Half Eternity Ring. The diamonds are mounted on white gold so it brings the diamonds a lot more life and beauty while being surrounded by the yell...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum 3mm Half Eternity Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Tiffany & Co. Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum 3mm Half Eternity Ring Product Details Xupes Ref: J1588 Brand: Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
$783Sale Price / item|23% Off
Baguette moissanite 14k gold half eternity ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Baguette moissanite 14k gold half eternity ring. Channel Set 4x2 mm Moissanite Half Eternity Baguette Band. Moissanite Matching Band With Any Engagement Ring. Metal: 14k gold Weight...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Solid Diamond Ring Bands Half Eternity Ring Art Deco Birthday Diamond Bands.
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Diamond Ring Bands Half Eternity Ring Art Deco Birthday Diamond Bands.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Colors - Alternating Yellow Pear Shape Diamond Half Eternity Ring
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
3 Carat Total Weight in the photos. Larger and smaller sizes are available and are made to order. Fancy Yellow Diamonds and Colorless (G color) VS-VVS Clarity Pear Shape 10 Diamonds ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
TIFFANY & Co. Soleste Platinum Half Eternity Diamond Band Ring 4.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Soleste Platinum Half Circle Diamond Band Ring 4.5 Metal: Platinum Size: 4.5 Band Width: 2mm Diamond: round brilliant diamonds Hallmark: ©TIFFANY&Co. Pt950 Condition: ...
Diamond, Platinum
1.20 Carat Diamond Rubover Set Platinum Half Eternity Band Ring
By Tobi Gem Setting
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous half eternity wedding band is the perfect accompaniment to any engagement ring or certainly significant enough to be worn alone with impact.
Diamond, Platinum
Siera Designer 0.41tcw Diamonds Half Eternity Ring 18k White Gold
By Siera
Located in Miami, FL
Siera Designer 0.41tcw Diamonds Half Eternity Ring 18k White Gold. Made by famous designer Siera known for quality work of art pieces of jewelry.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 0.13 Carat Diamonds Half Eternity Ring 18k White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 0.13 Carat Diamonds Half Eternity Ring 18k White Gold. Very nice and unique design the way the diamonds are set.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,671Sale Price|20% Off
Hearts On Fire White Gold Diamond Half Eternity Ring 0.72ct
By Hearts On Fire
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning 18k white gold diamond half eternity ring by Hearts on Fire. The wedding band is channel set with 9 round brilliant cut diamonds with an approximate total weight of 0.73ct...
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 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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