Diamond Three Row Half Eternity Engagement Ring 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Three Row Half Eternity Ring Engagement Ring 14k Solid Gold Genuine Ring Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New with tags: A brand-new, unu...
Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Diamond Four Row Half Eternity 14k Solid Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Four Row Half Eternity Ring 14k Solid Gold Engagement Ring For Women Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New with tags: A brand-new, unused,...
Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
5.18 ct Emerald Cut Half Bezel Set Diamond Eternity Ring
By Hakimi's Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning 5.18 carat emerald-cut diamond ring showcases a seamless array of white stones, exuding brilliance and clarity. The 20 diamonds, graded G/H in color and VS1/VS2 in clarity...
Diamond, Platinum
0.25ctw Natural Diamond Half Eternity Ring 14K Yellow Gold Size 6.75
Located in West Hempstead, NY
This elegant diamond half eternity ring is crafted in 14K yellow gold and features 0.25 carats total weight of natural round diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Half Eternity Engagement Ring in 14K Solid Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond Hand Harness Bracelet 925 Silver Diamond Jewelry Bracelet Ring. Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New with tags: A brand-new, unused,...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Classic Half Eternity Ring 14k White Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
A perfectly simple and classic diamond half-eternity band featuring eleven snugly bead set in a polished 14 karat white gold band weighing approximately .28 carats in total. Currentl...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby and Diamond Two-Row Half Eternity Gold Band Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely Detailed Double Row Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Revival Half Eternity Gold Band Ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.25ctw Black Diamond Half Eternity Ring 14K Yellow Gold Size 7
Located in West Hempstead, NY
Weighing 1.9 grams, the ring is lightweight yet refined. Ring size is 7 and the ring is in new condition. 14K yellow gold 0.25ctw round black diamonds Half eternity style 1.9 grams R...
Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow gold half-eternity ring with diamonds and rubies, 18K
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Description — Elegant yellow-gold demi-alliance set with alternating diamonds and rubies, this ring combines classic refinement with a touch of color. The band is crafted in 18K yell...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Round Diamond Jazz 950 Platinum Half Eternity Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Round Cut Graduating Natural Diamond 'Jazz' 950 Platinum Half Eternity Ring. A beautifully made platinum ring from the Tiffany 'Jazz' collection, set with excellent quality round br...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$1,480Sale Price / item|20% Off
Diamond Half Eternity Ring Pattern Ring Band in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Product Specifications: Type: Round Brilliant Diamond High quality Diamond: D-F in color and VS with Heart and Arrow (Ideal cut) Number of Gemstones: 29 Total Carat Weight: 0.54ct Pr...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$750Sale Price|25% Off
9K Yellow Ruby and Diamond Vintage Style Half Eternity Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage-style ring features vibrant oval rubies beautifully set with sparkling diamonds placed between each stone. The diamonds add shimmering contrast, enhancing the rich red t...
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby And Diamond 0.95ct Half Eternity Band Solid Gold Ring
Located in Fatih, 34
The Kurenai Collection is an exquisite jewelry line that brings together the rich allure of rubies and the timeless elegance of diamonds. Named after the Japanese word “Kurenai,” whi...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Stunning 0.60ct Diamonds Half Eternity Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Presenting our exquisite 18k white gold ring adorned with ten breathtaking round brilliant natural diamonds. Each diamond, meticulously chosen for its exceptional quality, boasts a s...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Diamond eternity band. 18k White Gold 0.5ctw half anniversary Ring.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Beautiful 18k White Gold Half infinity band Appraised at 1325$ 0.5ctw Total Diamonds Half Diamond set eternity band.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Round Diamond Half Eternity Band Ring 14K White Gold 0.33Ctw
Located in New York, NY
Desirable and chic, half eternity wedding band ring featuring 19 bright white scintillating round cut natural diamonds encircling half of the band in prong setting.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold 0.75ct Diamond Half-Eternity Band Ring MF13-012026
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
The setting holds the diamonds flush within the band, offering security, a low and even profile, and a steady, uniform brilliance.In estate condition, this 14K Yellow Gold 0.75 ct Di...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
De Beers 0.23ct Diamond Half Eternity Band
By De Beers
Located in London, GB
This De Beers classic half eternity ring is set with 0.23 carat of round brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Retro Platinum Hammerman Brothers Diamond Half Eternity Band Ring
By Hammerman Brothers
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful retro platinum Hammerman Brothers diamond wedding band with 7 diamonds. #R0427 Metal: Platinum Weight: 2.7 Grams Total Diamond Weight: 0.30 CTS Diamond Color: H Diamo...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Diamond and 9 Carat White Gold Half Eternity Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The diamonds in this ring total approximately 50pts and are princess cut which give such a wonderful shimmer. The stones are set within the 9carat white gold band. Ring Size: L or ...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 0.95ct Diamond Half Eternity Ring in 18k White Gold, 1990
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive unusual diamond half eternity ring has been crafted in 18k white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier 0.27ct Diamond ‘1895’ Half Eternity Band
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
From Cartier’s ‘1895’ collection comes this beautiful half eternity band. A total of 0.27 carat in round brilliant diamond has been grain set along the front of the band with each st...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Diamond and 18 Carat White Gold Half Eternity Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The diamonds in this ring total approximately 50pts and are princess cut which give such a wonderful shimmer. The stones are set within the 18carat white gold band. Ring Size: J or...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Half Emerald Cut and Half Round Diamond Eternity Band Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful and very different 6.40 ct. HI VVS2-SI2 white diamond emerald cut and round diamond eternity band.
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 1.75ctw Diamond Five-Stone Half-Eternity Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Miami, FL
A bold vintage five-stone half-eternity ring crafted in rich 18K yellow gold and weighing 7 grams.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Dazzling 0.30ct Natural Diamond Half-Eternity Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Endless sparkle, classic elegance. This 18K white gold half-eternity ring features 10 round brilliant natural diamonds (0.30ct total), graded G–H color and VS clarity, set in a sleek...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamond Half Eternity Stackable Band Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Natural Diamond Half Eternity Stackable Band Ring 14 Karat White Gold features mixed cut diamonds set in the half of the band making a half eternity band ring.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Radiant Cut Diamonds Half Way Eternity Band
Located in Wailea, HI
11 Radiant Cut Diamonds set in platinum half way eternity band. 2.10 carat total weights Ring size 6.5 Approximate Color F + Clarity VVS-VS *Can be resized by your trusted jewel...
Diamond, Platinum
Stunning 0.35ct Natural Diamond Half-Eternity Ring in 18K Rose Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Warm glow, endless sparkle. This 18K rose gold eternity ring features 13 round brilliant natural diamonds (0.35ct total), graded G–H color and SI clarity, set in a continuous prong b...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$6,160Sale Price|20% Off
Old Euro Diamond Ring. GIA 0.90ct Diamond Half Eternity Ring 18k White Gold IVS2
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite ring showcases a GIA-certified approx 0.9-carat old European cut diamond, securely set in a refined prong setting. The center stone, graded I in color and VS2 in clari...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
English .45 Ct F VVS Baguette Diamond Platinum Half Eternity Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
This extra fine traditional half eternity ring is English origin boasting excellent workmanship in a classic vision, made of solid Platinum fully hallmarked for London 2023 Platinum ...
Diamond, Platinum
18k Diamond eternity band. 18k Yellow Gold Half Anniversary Infinity Ring
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
18k Yellow Gold Channel Anniversary Ring. 0.70ctw Total Diamonds Half set Anniversary channel set band. Details: 4mm wide band 9 diamonds total est. 0.7ctw SI clarity H color 2....
Diamond, 18k Gold
Sophisticated 0.3ct Half Eternity Natural Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
An effortless blend of refinement and brilliance, this half eternity ring is expertly crafted in 18K white gold, adorned with 23 natural diamonds, totaling 0.3 carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,472Sale Price|20% Off
1.90ct Natural Oval-Cut Emerald & Diamond Halo Half-Eternity Engagement Ring
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
✨ Stone Details: Center Stone: Approx. 1.90ct natural oval-cut emerald (1 stone) Side Stones: Approx. 0.34ct natural round-cut diamonds Diamond Quality: G color, VS clarity 🛠️...
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Alternate Baguette Blue Sapphire & Round Diamond Half Eternity White Gold 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, Sapphire, White Gold
$2,330 / item
Marquise Cut Diamond 0.64ct Half Eternity Band
Located in Fatih, 34
Product Details : This item is made by order, please let us now your desired gold colored and ring size • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt • Available Gold Colors: Rose Gold, Yellow...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique 0.42 Carat 7-Stone Diamond Half Eternity Ring 14k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Antique 0.42 Carat 7-Stone Diamond Half Eternity Ring 14k Gold. The ring is a size 6.75 and weights 2.2 grams.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sapphire & Diamond Vintage Style Half Eternity Band 14K Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This vintage style half eternity band for her exhibits round shaped blue sapphires and small diamonds in prong setting.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rainbow Color Sapphire & Diamond Classic Half Eternity Wide Band Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This lovely yellow gold dress ring is a half eternity design. Featuring fifteen square cut channel set rainbow colored sapphires with approx. 2.80 carat weight set within a double ro...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Solid Gold Wedding Band Minimalist Diamond Stacking Half Eternity Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Wedding Band Minimalist Diamond Stacking Half Eternity Ring Band Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New with tags: A brand-new, unus...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Emerald & Diamond Vintage Style Half Eternity Band 14K Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Crafted in precious yellow gold, this shimmering look features alternation diamond in marquise shaped frames and bezel set round emeralds in half eternity style.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,720Sale Price|20% Off
0.85ct Natural Emerald & Diamond Half Eternity Halo Engagement Ring – 18K Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Crafted in 18K white gold with an approximate gold weight of 2.45 grams, this ring is designed with a straight 2mm band adorned in a half-eternity diamond setting, ensuring continuou...
Emerald, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,680Sale Price|20% Off
Cushion Cut Aquamarine Engagement Ring. Diamond Half Eternity 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
"Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Carat Weight: Approx 0.90 Carats Cut: Cushion Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Total Additional Diamond Weight: Approx 0.50 Carats Accent De...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage diamond 18k white gold half eternity band
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage diamond half eternity band is a timeless piece from the 2000’s, crafted in 18k white gold with a graceful line of round brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. diamond platinum half eternity wedding band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Weighing 3.02 grams, it has a delicate yet refined presence, making it beautiful as a wedding band, anniversary ring, or stackable diamond band. Classic, elegant, and full of quiet l...
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier 1.35ct Diamond Half Eternity Ring in 18k White Gold, 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.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Diamond eternity band. PT900 1ctw Half Anniversary Infinty channel Ring
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Beautiful Platinum band 1ctw Total Diamonds Half set Anniversary channel set band. Details: 5mm wide band 5 diamonds total est. 1ctw SI clarity H color 7grams total 8 Ring Size
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Diamond eternity band. PT900 1/2ctw Half Anniversary Infinity Ring
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Beautiful Platinum band 1/2ctw Total Diamonds Half set Anniversary channel set band. Details: 4mm wide band 5 diamonds total est. 0.5ctw SI clarity H color 3.2grams total 3.25...
Diamond, Platinum
Half Eternity Marquise Shape Diamond Wedding Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Alternating round and marquise diamond create an alluring pattern across the top of this elegant and distinctive ring. Product Specifications: - 14 Round Brilliant Cut High Quality ...
Diamond, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,023Sale Price|20% Off
18ct Yellow & White Gold Diamond Sapphire Half Eternity Anniversary Wedding Ring
Located in London, GB
A beautiful 18ct yellow and white gold half-hoop eternity ring set with alternating sapphires and sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Brilliant 0.28ct Natural Diamond Half-Eternity Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
This exquisite Gold Heart Celestial Diamond ring features a sophisticated channel-set row of 9 natural round brilliant diamonds totaling 0.28ct. Crafted in polished 18K white gold wi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,800Sale Price|20% Off
Oval Emerald and Diamond Half Eternity Band Ring In 18 Karat Gold.
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
crafted for both comfort and elegance, the half eternity setting allows the gemstones to grace the top of the band while maintaining a smooth, practical fit. whether worn alone, stac...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Natural Diamonds 0.56 carats 18KT White Gold Half Eternity Diamond Band Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
A timeless expression of refined elegance, this Triple Row Diamond Band is meticulously crafted in 18 Karat white gold, offering a brilliant balance of sophistication and sparkle. At...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.89 Carat Diamond Eternity Half-Band Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.89 Carat Diamond Eternity Half-Band Ring This enchanting diamond half-band is distinctive.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Solid Gold Matching Couples Band Diamond Half Eternity Ring Set
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Matching Couples Band Diamond Half Eternity Band Wedding Ring Set Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New without tags: A brand-new, ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Natural Diamond 1.45 carats 18KT Yellow Gold Half Eternity Band Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Strikingly sophisticated, this Half Eternity Ring redefines classic design with a bold, contemporary twist.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond 1.45 carats 18KT White Gold Half Eternity Band Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Strikingly sophisticated, this Half Eternity Ring redefines classic design with a bold, contemporary twist.
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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