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
14k White Gold 1.5ctw Half Round Princess Diamond Reversible Eternity Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Half Round Brilliants and Half Princess - Reversible Diamond Eternity Band/Ring --Stone(s):-- Natural Genuine Diamonds - 14 Round Brilliant & 16 Princess Cut - Prong Set - Nice Bril...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18k White Gold Half Eternity Ring with 0.35ct Natural Sapphire & Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
A beautiful half eternity ring with dazzling 0.15 carat round brilliant natural diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Half Eternity Round Cut Diamond Band Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Wedding Band Round Cut Diamond Band Yellow Gold Bridal Half Eternity 14k Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New without tags: A brand-new, ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$10,240Sale Price|20% Off
Old Euro Engagement Ring. 1.40ct Diamond Halo Half Eternity Ring Platinum M VS1
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Weight: 1.44 Carats Primary Stone Cut: Old European Cut Primary Stone Color: M Color Primary Stone Clarity: VS1 Clarity Jewelry Type: Diamond H...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage diamond 18k white gold half eternity band
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegant vintage diamond half eternity band is a timeless 2000’s design, crafted in 18k white gold and set with 9 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.90 carat i...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamond 0.22 Carats 18KT Rose Gold Half Eternity Band Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Celebrate your eternal bond with this sparkling Baguette Diamond Half-Eternity Band, a symbol of everlasting love.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Natural Diamond 0.22 Carats 18KT White Gold Half Eternity Band Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Celebrate your eternal bond with this sparkling Baguette Diamond Half-Eternity Band, a symbol of everlasting love.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamond 0.22 Carats 18KT Yellow Gold Half Eternity Band Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Celebrate your eternal bond with this sparkling Baguette Diamond Half-Eternity Band, a symbol of everlasting love.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
LeIbish Canary Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Half Eternity Wedding Band Ring
Located in Bethesda, MD
From Leibish the word leader in fancy diamonds. Their classic open pave diamond wedding band, with fancy vivid yellow brilliant diamonds weighing 0.35 carats and styled in an open p...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
18K Yellow Gold Diamond Half Eternity Band Wedding Stacking Fashion Ring
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
The elegant design features a row of sparkling diamonds that encircle half of the ring, which gives it a classic eternity ring appearance at the front.
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Square Shape Green Tsavorite & Diamond Classic Half Eternity Band Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Here is a ring you will fall in love for an eternity. This Asscher cut yellow vibrant green color tsavorite is a unique take on a favorite. Featuring top and bottom rows of 0.40 cara...
Diamond, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
3.55CTW GIA Certified Princess Cut Diamond Half Eternity Ring in Platinum
Located in San Francisco, CA
This platinum band sets with seven princess cut diamonds weigh 3.55ct with GIA certified in D-E-F color, and VVS clarity. The sparkle of these stones creating a dazzling display of ...
Diamond, Platinum
$2,000Sale Price / item|20% Off
Multicolor Sapphire & Diamond Half Eternity Band Ring in 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This modern half band ring features 20 round cut multi sapphires totaling 1.62 carats, set in 14k white gold. Each sapphire measures approximately 2.5 mm and is secured in a prong se...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 0.95Ct Diamond and 18k White Gold Half Eternity Ring Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.95 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold half eternity ring; part of our diamond eternity rings collection.
Diamond, White Gold
Natural Round Cut Diamond Half Eternity Band Ring 14K White Gold 0.53Ctw
Located in New York, NY
Sparkling half eternity wedding band ring, featuring a total of 15 round cut natural diamonds studded half way in prong setting weighing 0.53 carat.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Half Eternity Platinum Band. 0.10TCW Round and Pear Shape Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stones: Diamonds Total Diamond Weight: Approx 0.10 Carats Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Setting: Prong-Set Diamond Pattern: Alternating Round and P...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 0.17ct Diamond ‘Soleste’ Half Eternity Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
This classic half eternity band is part of Tiffany & Co.’s ‘Soleste’ collection.
Diamond, Platinum
18 Karat White Gold Half Eternity Wedding Ring
Located in Banbury, GB
This 18k white gold eternity ring is framed by 0.3 carat of micro-set diamonds around half of the band.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.82 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Half-Eternity Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring 1.82 Carats of Natural Sapphires and 0.996 Carats Diamond Accents set in Platinum. Sapphires have extraordinary durability - they excel in hardness as well...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Diamond Bezel Eternity Ring, Half Carat in 14k White Gold, Stackable
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Wrap your finger in circles of diamonds that sparkle inside their protective metal collars. The bezels have smooth rounded sides that are gentle on your fingers and milgrain details ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 6.11 Ctw. Emerald Cut Diamond Half Eternity Ring in Platinum
Located in San Francisco, CA
Emerald Cut Diamond Half Eternity Ring in Platinum. This beautiful ring has twelve emerald cut diamonds GIA certified E color, IF-VVS1 clarity with a total weight of 6.11 carats.
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 5.04 Ctw. Cushion Cut Diamond Half Eternity Ring in Platinum
Located in San Francisco, CA
Cushion Brilliant Cut Diamond Half Eternity Ring in Platinum. This ring has five Cushion shape diamonds GIA certified in I color, VS2 clarity with an approximately 5.04 carat total w...
Diamond, Platinum
$2,770Sale Price / item|20% Off
Certified Diamond Mixed Shape Half Eternity Band Ring 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, this exquisite ring is handset with 1.09 carat of sparkling diamonds. Diamond is a April birthstone and is believed to boost confidence and enhance creativit...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s 0.75ct Diamond Half Eternity Ring in 18k White Gold, UK Q
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive seven stone diamond half eternity ring has been crafted in 18k white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Oval & White Emerald Cut Diamond Half &Half Eternity Band - Rare Colors
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
This half and half eternity band offers the best of both worlds, combining fancy yellow oval cut diamonds with F/G color emerald cut diamonds for a striking contrast.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
De Beers Platinum Diamond 0.20TCW Classic Half Eternity Wedding Band Ring Papers
By De Beers
Located in San Diego, CA
DE BEERS DIAMONDS Style: DB Classic Half Eternity Pave Diamond Band Ring Metal: Platinum 950 Size: 5.75 - Sizable Width: 1.8 MM Total Carat Weight: 0.20 TCW Diamond Shape: 21 ...
Diamond, Platinum
14K White Gold Half-Hoop Diamond Eternity Band
Located in Venice, CA
This 14k white gold half-hoop eternity band features 27 bead set diamonds that create a sparkling line along the top half of the band.
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage RBC Diamond Champagne and Black 9.3mm Gold Half Eternity Band Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Diamond 18K White Gold Half Eternity 9.3mm Gold Band Ring.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.40 Carat Ruby and 0.55 Carat Diamond, Platinum Half Eternity Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1.40 carat ruby, 0.55 carat diamond and platinum half eternity engagement ring; part of our diverse collection of vintage ruby eternity rings.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$2,364Sale Price / item|20% Off
Multi Shape SI/H Diamond Half Eternity Band 18k White Gold Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Multi Shape SI/H Diamond Half Eternity Band 18k White Gold Ring features mixed cut diamonds set in half band of the ring making a half eternity stackable diamond band ring.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Half Eternity Band 14k Solid Gold Diamond Wedding Band Dainty Ring Band.
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Half Eternity Band 14k Solid Gold Diamond Wedding Band Dainty Ring Band.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Natural Diamond 1.45 carats 18KT White Gold Half Eternity Band Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This bold and radiant band is a true testament to luxury and elegance. Crafted in lustrous 18-karat white gold, it showcases a mesmerizing design featuring five exquisite round-cut p...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum 1.59 TCW Diamond Half Eternity Wedding Band and Engagement Ring GIA
Located in New York, NY
Center Stone Grade: Color: F, Clarity: SI2, Cut: Good Measurements: 6 x 19 x 6.5 mm Note: GIA Cert. (Engagement Ring Center Stone) Half Eternity Wedding Band Ring: Weight: 3.9 grams...
Diamond, Platinum
Rare Colors - Pink and White Natural Diamond Five Row Half Eternity Ring
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in timeless beauty with this five-row half-eternity ring, featuring 1.23 total carats of expertly selected diamonds.
White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold
Halo Half Eternity Natural Diamond Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
All our jewelry pieces are certified by a third-party laboratory such as IGI, HRD, IDGL, GIN, or SGL. This ring showcases a row of round brilliant natural diamonds, each framed in p...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
From $1,749Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K White Gold Round Cut SI/H Diamond Half Eternity Band Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
This Round Cut SI/H Diamond Half Eternity Band Ring features round cut diamonds studded on the front of the band making half eternity stackable band ring.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Diamond Princess eternity band. 18k White Gold 0.5ctw half anniversary Ring.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Beautiful 18k White Gold Half infinity band 0.5ctw Total Diamonds Half Princess Diamond set eternity band.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Half Eternity Marquise Shape Diamond Wedding Ring in 18K Rose 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, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Spring Bloom Romantic Floral Clover Motifs Diamond Half Eternity 14K Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This lovely half eternity ring features round diamonds set within a floral pattern that continues halfway around the yellow gold band.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Half Eternity Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K White Gold Diamonds: 17 Round Diamond: 0.85cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1-2 Ring Size: 7.5 Dimensions: ring is 3.05 mm wide Weight: 4.0 grams
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Half Eternity Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The stones are gorgeous in this band. The rubies are square cut and measure 5pts each and in-between these trios of pink stones are bright round cut diamonds measuring 4pts each. R...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
14k White Gold 7 VS Emerald Cut Diamonds Stackable Half Eternity Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The 14k White Gold 7 VS Emerald Cut Diamonds Stackable Half Eternity Ring is a stunning testament to refined elegance and timeless beauty.
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage French Twisted Half-Eternity Ring in 18K Yellow Gold with Diamonds
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
This elegant French vintage half-eternity ring exudes timeless charm with a modern twist.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alternate Black White Diamond Half Eternity Band Ring 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Alternate Black White Diamond Half Eternity Band Ring in 18K Gold symbolizes the everlasting love between a couple.
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rosior F-VVS Diamond "Half Eternity" Shaped Band Ring in Yellow Gold
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
Rosior Contemporary "Half Eternity" Shaped Band Ring set in Yellow Gold with 15 F color, VVS clarity Diamonds with 0,20 ct.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Half Eternity Natural Diamond Wedding Stack Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
All our jewelry pieces are certified by a third-party laboratory such as IGI, HRD, IDGL, GIN, or SGL. This diamond band ring features a row of round natural diamonds set closely acr...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Baguette Diamond Art Deco Style Half Eternity Band 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A lovely Art Deco inspired half eternity band ring! The band is meticulously design with horizontally set baguette cut diamonds with color H and clarities SI1-SI2.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Alluring 2.81ct Diamonds Half Eternity Ring in 18k White Gold - GIA Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Alluring 2.81ct Diamonds Half Eternity Ring in 18k White Gold - GIA Certified Embrace timeless elegance with this exquisite half-eternity ring, crafted in 18k white gold and featuri...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 0.50ct Diamond Half Eternity Band, c.1963
Located in London, GB
A row of ten old cut glittering round brilliant diamonds are on display in this wonderful vintage half eternity band. Weighing 0.05 carat a piece, the diamonds match in quality with ...
Diamond, Platinum
$1,572Sale Price|20% Off
Sapphire and diamond half eternity channel set ring in 18ct yellow gold
Located in London, GB
18ct yellow gold half eternity ring featuring four round cornflower blue sapphires alternated with 3 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 0.20ct, colour I/J, clarity SI/I.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald and Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold Half Eternity Band Ring
Located in London, GB
This 18 carat yellow gold band ring is beautifully inlaid in the centre with a row of eleven square cut emeralds, weighing an approximate total weight of 0.70ct. The vibrant emeralds...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dazzling 18k White Gold Half Eternity Ring w/ 0.65 Carat Natural Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
A beautiful half eternity ring with a dazzling 0.65 carat round brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, White Gold
Radiant 0.27 carat Natural Diamond Half Eternity Ring in 14K Rose Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
This exquisite 14K rose gold half eternity ring is set with 9 round brilliant diamonds, totalling 0.27ct.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2.2 Carat Oval Diamond Half Eternity Ring set in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
2.2 Carat Oval Diamond half eternity Ring set in 18K Yellow Gold This elegant Diamond ring features multiple oval Diamonds with a total weight of 2.2 carats which are of F colour a...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,371Sale Price|20% Off
0.49ctw Natural Diamond Half Eternity Ring, 18K White Gold, size US 6
By Michelle Massoura Fine Jewellery
Located in Nicosia, CY
This natural round diamond half eternity band features seven sparkling near colorless diamonds, with size 0.07cts each.
Diamond, 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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