$4,108Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Half Eternity Ring, 0.5ct Princess-Cut in 18k White Gold, UK
Located in London, GB
This sparkling half eternity ring comes from the collection of Bentley & Skinner, Jewellers by Royal Appointment to His Majesty King Charles III.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Half Eternity Ring in 18ct White Gold, 0.5 Carats, UK Made
Located in London, GB
A sparkling diamond half eternity ring. This piece features a row of lively princess-cut and baguette-cut diamonds channel set in an elegant white gold mount.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,930Sale Price|20% Off
Double-Row Diamond Half Eternity Ring in 18ct White Gold, 0.75ct, UK
Located in London, GB
A bright and sparkling diamond band. This ring features a half eternity design with two rows of lively round-cut diamonds that catch the light beautifully.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Half Eternity Princess-Cut Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A half eternity diamond ring, the nineteen princess-cut diamonds with total estimated weight 0.50 carats, channel-set in a white gold mount, hallmarked 18ct gold London, bearing the ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$3,834Sale Price|20% Off
Half Eternity Diamond Ring, 0.33ct Baguette Diamonds, 18k White Gold
Located in London, GB
A half eternity diamond ring, consisting of nineteen baguette-cut diamonds, weighing 0.33 carats in total, all channel-set in white gold mount, hallmarked 18ct gold Sheffield, measur...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Half Eternity Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The stones are so gorgeous in this band. The rubies are square cut and total 50pts and in-between these red stones are emerald cut diamonds totalling 10pts. Either side of the strip ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
0.50 Carat Round Diamond Channel Set 18 KT Rose Gold Half Eternity Band Ring
Located in London, GB
This channel set 18 Carat Rose Gold Half Eternity ring is an exquisite addition to our collection.
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Unavailable|$2,670
Ruby Diamond gold Half Eternity Ring
Located in London, GB
18ct white gold set ruby & diamond half eternity ring containing approximately half a carat of ruby & half a carat of round brilliant diamonds - new
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$1,100
Paraíba Tourmaline Half Eternity Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style and make a lasting impression with this elegant and exclusive half-eternity ring. The Paraiba Tourmaline weight in this ring is approx 0.58ct weight The ring is av...
Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$944
Antique Georgian Gold and Coral Half Eternity Ring
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
Lovely Georgian c.1800 Gold and Coral half eternity ring. English origin. Size O UK, 7.5 US.
Coral, Yellow Gold, Gold
Unavailable|$5,000
Rose Gold, Pink Sapphire and Diamond Half Eternity Ring
Located in Toronto, Ontario
An elegant princess cut Pink Sapphire and round brilliant cut Diamond wide half eternity ring; size 6.5
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$3,627
Mozafarian 0.89 Carat Diamond White Gold Half Eternity Ring
Located in London, England
Stunning half eternity ring featuring 18k white gold and sparkling princess cut diamonds that adorn the entire front of the band.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$1,200
0.83 Carats Sapphire half eternity ring in Pave Bead setting
Located in New York, NY
Presenting our magnificent 0.83 Carat Half Eternity Ring in Ceylon Sapphire, a classic design sure to enthrall and fascinate.
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$855
Emerald and Diamond Half Eternity Ring in White Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
An eternity ring with a difference. This half eternity ring features 7 alternating Emeralds with 6 Diamonds giving it full sparkle across the whole head of the ring.
Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$2,100
1.61 Carats Emerald Baguette Diamond Half Eternity Ring
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our captivating 1.61 Carats Zambian Emerald Baguette and Diamond Half Eternity Ring, a stunning blend of sophistication and allure.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$1,895
Half eternity ring band in platinum and diamonds
Located in PARIS, FR
Half eternity ring band in platinum and diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
Unavailable|$1,200
1.30 Carats Ruby Baguette Half Eternity Ring with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Presenting our exquisite 1.30 Carats Mozambique Ruby Baguette Half Eternity Ring, adorned with captivating baguette diamonds, a fusion of elegance and allure.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$1,574
Platinum Half Eternity Ring with 0.50ct Brilliant Cut Diamond
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
Celebrate everlasting love with our Platinum half eternity ring, featuring 0.50ct of brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
Unavailable|$1,105
Mozafarian 0.22 Carat Diamond White Gold Half Eternity Ring
Located in London, England
Timeless and elegant, this half eternity ring is crafted in 18k white gold and set with a row of brilliant-cut diamonds across the top of the band.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$3,000
1.53 Carats Emerald cut Emerald Half Eternity Ring Band with Diamonds.
Located in New York, NY
Unveil the epitome of elegance with our enchanting 1.53 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald Half Eternity Ring Band, adorned with dazzling diamonds, set in luxurious 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$1,212
Late 20th Century 0.45 Carat Diamond Half Eternity Ring
Located in Essex, GB
A delightful vintage half eternity ring. The nine round brilliant cut diamonds are each set in four-claw square collets, creating a ridged effect in the gallery which is continued do...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$3,000
1.76 Carats Ruby Emerald cut Half Eternity Ring Band with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with our exquisite 1.76 Carat Emerald Cut Ruby Half Eternity Ring Band, delicately adorned with diamonds, set in radiant 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$2,570 / item
Illusion Diamond with Sapphires Half Eternity Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in BANGKOK, TH
Half Eternity Ring with Emerald Illusion Diamonds set alongside beautiful Blue Sapphires in 18k Gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$1,362
Modern Brilliant Cut Diamond Channel Set Half Eternity Ring in Platinum
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
This quality half eternity ring features 16 very clean and bright Brilliant Cut Diamonds weighing a total of 0.19ct it sparkles from every angle on the top of the finger with the Dia...
Diamond, Platinum
Unavailable|$9,999
Hammerman Sapphire Half Eternity Ring
By Hammerman Brothers
Located in New York, NY
Hammerman Jewels Platinum Sapphire 1/2 Eternity Ring. 8 Sapphires for 5.43 carats. Size 5 3/4.
Sapphire, Platinum
Unavailable|$1,750 / item
Pear Shape Diamond Wrap Around Half Eternity Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in BANGKOK, TH
Diamond Wrap Around Eternity Ring, using pear shaped diamonds to create this half eternity ring.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$1,711
0.50 Carat Half Eternity Ring 18 Karat White Gold Full British Hallmarks
Located in Preston, Lancashire
This quality diamond half eternity ring channel set with round brilliant cut diamonds totaling 0.50 carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$4,200
Diamond Gold Half Eternity Ring
By Lings Jewellery
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This classic Lings diamond ring is one of our most popular designs, comfortable and easy to wear on a daily basis. Set in 18K white gold and featuring two rows of diamonds surrounde...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$1,725 / item
Marquise Diamond Wrap Around Graduating Half Eternity Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in BANGKOK, TH
Diamond Wrap Around Eternity Ring, using marquise shaped diamonds to create this half eternity ring set on a diamond band.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$2,397
1.81 Carats Oval Sapphire Half Eternity Ring band with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Presenting our magnificent 1.81 carats half eternity ring band set with diamonds, an outstanding piece that skillfully combines modern style with traditional beauty.
Diamond, Sapphire
0.50ct Diamond Half Eternity Ring in Yellow Gold Channel Claw Setting
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
An exquisite 0.50ct Diamond Half Eternity Ring. This ring is a timeless symbol of love and sophistication.
Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$1,725 / item
Pear Shape Diamond Wrap around Graduating Half Eternity Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in BANGKOK, TH
Diamond Wrap Around Eternity Ring, using pear shaped diamonds to create this half eternity ring set on a diamond band.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$5,748
Estate 14k Diamond Half Eternity Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A stunning diamond eternity band! Crafted in14k white gold, this stunning ring is comprised of a single row of seven sparkling diamonds, which all rest within channel-settings. The d...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$1,560
14K White Opal Half Eternity Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This unique ring is made of 14k gold, and hand-set with the finest hand-selected, heart shaped white opals. While opals are ubiquitous in the market, heart shaped facet-cut opals are...
Opal, 14k Gold
Alessa Dancing Pear Half Eternity Ring 18 Karat Rose Gold Paradise Collection
By Alessa
Located in London, GB
Product name: Dancing Pear Half Eternity Ring Stone: Rubies 1.43 cts Metal: 18K Rose Gold Collection: Paradise Sizing available upon request Certificate of Authenticity This creat...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Unavailable|$10,495 / item
Platinum 2.25 Ct. Emerald Cut Half Eternity Ring with Pave F-G Color VS1 Clarity
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 2.25 Ct. Emerald Cut Half Eternity Ring features an elegant F-G Color VS1 Clarity 0.30 carat each emerald cut diamond along with a pave profile of 0.15 carat round cut diamond.
Diamond, Platinum
Unavailable|$2,500 / item
1.47 Carat Round Diamond Half Eternity Ring 14 Karat Gold Diamond Band Ring
By Héritage Jewelry
Located in Istanbul, TR
The Half Eternity rings is made to order, which means after receiving the order, we will specifically craft your rings based on the size you choose, and the colors you have decided.
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$2,400
2.24 Cts Ruby Diamond Half Eternity Ring
Located in New York, NY
Presenting our stunning 2.24 Carats Mozambique Ruby and Diamond Half Eternity Cluster Ring, an exquisite embodiment of romance and sophistication.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$3,423
Boodles Diamond Half Eternity Ring in Platinum
By Boodles
Located in London, London
A Boodle and Dunthorne half diamond eternity ring set with alternating baguette and princess cut diamonds in UK size K.
Diamond, Platinum
Unavailable|$3,250
1.45 Carat Baguette Diamond F IF the Very Best Half Eternity Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Up for sale another very best quality BRAND NEW half eternity ring from our actual top items inventory Superb hand crafting of solid 18 KT yellow gold marked with assay and maker pun...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$17,560 / item
OWN Your Story 18K White Gold Round & Baguette Diamond 5 Row Half Eternity Ring
By OWN Your Story
Located in New Orleans, LA
Precious OWN Your Story 18K White Gold Round and Baguette Diamond 5-Layer Half Eternity Ring. Perfect for a modern bride or milestone anniversary.
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$9,095 / item
2.25 Ct. Emerald Cut Half Eternity Ring with Pave F-G Color VS1 Clarity 14k Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 2.25 Ct. Emerald Cut Half Eternity Ring features an elegant F-G Color VS1 Clarity 0.30 carat each emerald cut diamond along with a pave profile of 0.15 carat round cut diamond.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Unavailable|$9,795 / item
2.25 Ct. Emerald Cut Half Eternity Ring with Pave F-G Color VS1 Clarity 18k Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 2.25 Ct. Emerald Cut Half Eternity Ring features an elegant F-G Color VS1 Clarity 0.30 carat each emerald cut diamond along with a pave profile of 0.15 carat round cut diamond.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$1,711
Boodles Square Cut Diamond Gold Half Eternity Ring
By Boodles
Located in Edinburgh, GB
An 18ct yellow gold half channel eternity ring, comprising seven square step cut diamonds, estimated to weigh 0.44cts in total, G/H colour (near colourless), VS clarity (very slightl...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$2,250 / item
14k Gold Rainbow Half-Eternity Ring 'White Gold'
By Mordekai
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Another way that rainbows provide us with hope and motivation is by being a symbol for good fortune. The half eternity design provides with numerous ways of wearing the ring either ...
Amethyst, Peridot, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tourmaline, Blue Topa...
Unavailable|$2,250 / item
14k Gold Rainbow Half-Eternity Ring 'Yellow Gold'
By Mordekai
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Another way that rainbows provide us with hope and motivation is by being a symbol for good fortune. The half eternity design provides with numerous ways of wearing the ring either ...
Amethyst, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tourmaline, B...
Unavailable|$1,658
Diamond Half Eternity Ring White Gold 18 Karat
Located in Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana
Classic and beautiful ring with great diamond quality White Gold 18 Karat weight 3.88 grams with 9 Diamonds cut Brilliant setting channel, 0.04 carats each total weight 0.36 cara...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$4,000
18ct White Gold Baguette Diamond Half Eternity Ring
Located in Cape Town, ZA
Marvelous Item Attributes: Metal Colour: White Weight: 4.4g Size: N Center Stone Attributes Number of Ston...
Diamond, White Gold
Unavailable|$2,054 / item
18K White Gold Half Eternity Ring with Round Brilliant Diamonds (Made to Order)
Located in London, GB
18K White Gold Half Eternity Ring with Round Brilliant Diamonds (Made to Order) Carat weight: 0.56 ct Weight: 1.77g Metal options: 18K yellow/white/black/rose gold, platinum Dia...
Diamond, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, 24k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Unavailable|$2,250
14K Rose Gold Rainbow Half-Eternity Ring, Size 4
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Another way that rainbows provide us with hope and motivation is by being a symbol for good fortune. The half eternity design provides with numerous ways of wearing the ring either a...
Rose Gold
New Platinum 1.50ct Diamonds half Eternity Ring Anniversary Wedding Pinky
Located in Miami, FL
New Platinum 1.50ct Diamonds Eternity Ring Anniversary Wedding Pinky . Diamond: 1.50 Size 7 Diamond Color : Colorless to Near Colorless Very Sparkly Clean SI Very Brilliant Piec...
Diamond, Platinum
Unavailable|$924
Diamond Set Milgrain Plait Half Eternity Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
This gorgeous plait ring features 49 Modern Brilliant Cut Diamonds all of equal size set in a channel with detailing formed to look like a Diamond set plait. The Diamonds are clear a...
Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$951
Diamond Set Milgrain Plait Half Eternity Ring in White Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
This ring is new and never worn. It features 49 Modern Brilliant Cut Diamonds all of equal size set in a channel with detailing formed to look like a Diamond set plait. The Diamonds ...
Diamond, White Gold
Unavailable|$975
Vintage 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Half Eternity Ring Band
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
A Vintage c.1977 18 Carat Goild and Diamond half eternity band. London hallmarks. English origin. Size K UK, 5.5 US. Height of the face 3mm. Weight 2.8gr. Full London hallmark. Very ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$460 / item
Atelier All Day 14 Karat Gold and Opal Half Eternity Ring
By Atelier All Day
Located in New Orleans, LA
This simple yet stunning half eternity band absolutely glows in 14K solid yellow gold.
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$2,250
14K White Gold Rainbow Half-Eternity Ring, Size 7 or sizeable
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Another way that rainbows provide us with hope and motivation is by being a symbol for good fortune. The half eternity design provides with numerous ways of wearing the ring either a...
White Gold
Unavailable|$1,013
Modern Brilliant Cut Diamond Half Eternity Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
The perfect ring for any Yellow Gold lover to stack, wear independently, as a wedding or eternity band. It features 17 clean and bright Brilliant Cut Diamonds weighing a total of 0.3...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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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