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
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, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$7,505
Mozafarian 1.73 Carat Diamond White Gold Half Eternity Engagement Ring
Located in London, England
Breathtaking 18 karat white gold half eternity ring, adorned with round cut shimmering diamonds in 4 claw settings.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$1,750
Vintage Style 18 Karat White Gold Half Eternity Diamond Ring
By Shimansky
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully crafted 18 Karat White Gold Two Row Half Eternity Ring. Set with Marquise Cut White Diamonds 0.25 ct H-I color, VS-SI clarity Ready to ship today US size 6 1/2
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$1,350
Vintage Style 18 Karat White Gold Half Eternity Diamond Ring
By Shimansky
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully crafted 18 Karat White Gold Two Row Half Eternity Ring. Set with Baguette Cut White Diamonds 0.39 ct H-I color, VS-SI clarity and Round Brilliant Cut White Diamonds 0.21...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$3,500
Vintage Style 18 Karat White Gold Half Eternity Diamond Ring
By Shimansky
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully crafted 18 Karat White Gold Half Eternity Ring. Set with Princess Brilliant Cut White Diamonds 0.99 ct H-I color, VS-SI clarity and Round Brilliant Cut White Diamonds 0....
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$1,711
Diamond Eternity Ring
Located in ALTRINCHAM, GB
Channel set half eternity ring in platinum with 1ct of brilliant cut diamonds; weight 4.7gms; stamped Plat.
Platinum
18ct White Gold 1.25 Carat Princess and Brilliant Cut Half Eternity Band Ring
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
Set in 18ct white gold throughout this fab vintage half eternity ring is the perfect ring for stacking or worn as a statement piece.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$3,013
Diamond Pavé Eternity Band Ring
Located in ALTRINCHAM, GB
The ring is in the form of a half eternity ring set in pink gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$2,681 / item
Ecksand 18k Yellow Gold Half Eternity Red Ruby Ring
By Ecksand
Located in Montreal, QC
Featuring a row of red rubies running across the band, this half-eternity ring is set aglow on the finger. This jewel is cast in high-end recycled gold for lifetime wear.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$1,130 / item
Bold Pavé Zircon Half Eternity Stackable Ring Solid Gold Maximalist 14 Karat
By Zelveti
Located in Patchogue, NY
This handcrafted solid gold bold pavé half-eternity ring, adorned with sparkling gemstones, adds a touch of timeless glamour to every moment, day or night.
Zircon, Gold
Unavailable|$760 / item
Thin Pavé Half Eternity Zircon Stackable Ring Solid Gold Maximalist 14 Karat
By Zelveti
Located in Patchogue, NY
This handcrafted solid gold thin pavé half-eternity ring, adorned with sparkling gemstones, adds a touch of timeless glamour to every moment, day or night.
Zircon, Gold
Unavailable|$1,165
18K Pink Gold Half Eternity Diamond Ring, 0.29ct, Size 4.5
Located in Holtsville, NY
Elevate your jewelry collection with this stunning 18K Pink Gold Half Eternity Diamond Ring, featuring sparkling diamonds totaling 0.29ct.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$8,902
Square Step Cut Diamond Platinum Eternity Ring
Located in Edinburgh, GB
An exceptional handmade platinum half eternity ring consisting of five square step cut diamonds, weighing 1.98 carats in total.
Diamond, Platinum
Unavailable|$1,175
Half Eternity Wedding Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in บางรัก, TH
Elements Truly timeless, this exquisite half eternity wedding ring will be your sentimental keepsake for life.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Unavailable|$1,175
Half Eternity Wedding Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in บางรัก, TH
Elements Truly timeless, this exquisite half eternity wedding ring will be your sentimental keepsake for life.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$1,021
18K White Gold Half Eternity Diamond Ring, 0.21ct, Size 4.5
Located in Holtsville, NY
Elevate your style with this elegant 18K White Gold Half Eternity Diamond Ring, featuring a total diamond weight of 0.21ct.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$1,125
Minimalist Half Eternity Wedding Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in บางรัก, TH
Elements Truly timeless, this exquisite minimalist half eternity wedding ring will be your sentimental keepsake for life.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Unavailable|$1,125
Minimalist Half Eternity Wedding Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in บางรัก, TH
Elements Truly timeless, this exquisite minimalist half eternity wedding ring will be your sentimental keepsake for life.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$830 / item
Checkered Half Eternity Zircon Stackable Ring Solid Gold Maximalist 14 Karat
By Zelveti
Located in Patchogue, NY
As a result, your product will not tarnish or change color over time. Behold our Checkered Half Eternity Ring, a symphony of elegance and contemporary flair.
Zircon, Gold
Unavailable|$10,816 / item
Minimalist Emerald Wedding Band Half Eternity Emerald Diamond Engagement Band
Located in Orlando, Florida
Classic Natural Emerald Engagement Rings for Women, Minimalist Dainty Emerald Half Eternity Ring, Green Emerald Wedding Ring, Anniversary Statement Ring,Emerald Diamond Wedding Ring,...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$750 / item
Half Eternity 0.15 Carat Diamond Ring in 14K Rose Gold - Shlomit Rogel
By Shlomit Rogel
Located in Ramatgan, IL
Half Eternity 0.15 Carat Diamond Ring in 14K Rose Gold - Shlomit Rogel This dainty stacking ring is full of shine!
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Unavailable|$750 / item
Half Eternity 0.15 Carat Diamond Wedding Ring in 14K White Gold - Shlomit Rogel
By Shlomit Rogel
Located in Ramatgan, IL
Half Eternity 0.15 Carat Diamond Wedding Ring in 14K White Gold - Shlomit Rogel This dainty stacking ring is full of shine!
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$750 / item
Half Eternity 0.15 Carat Diamond Wedding Ring in 14k Yellow Gold - Shlomit Rogel
By Shlomit Rogel
Located in Ramatgan, IL
Half Eternity 0.15 Carat Diamond Wedding Ring in 14K Yellow Gold - Shlomit Rogel This dainty stacking ring is full of shine!
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.00 Carat Baguette Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Eternity Ring 18 Karat Gold
Located in Preston, Lancashire
This exemplary Contemporary half eternity ring 18 karat yellow gold set with graduating channel-set baguette-cut and round brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
18 Kt Yellow and White Gold 2.16Ct Three-Stone Diamond and Eternity Cluster Ring
Located in Windsor Forest, Berkshire
The central ring flanked by two shaped 18 kt yellow gold and diamond half eternity rings each with 18 round brilliant cut diamonds of total weight approximately 0.4 ct.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$1,072
Mozafarian 0.10 Carat Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in London, England
Understated brilliance with a modern edge - this 18k white gold half eternity ring features seven round brilliant diamonds in a sleek, minimalist setting.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.73 Carat Five-Stone Radiant Natural Yellow Diamonds Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful and elegant half eternity ring has 5 stunning Radiant cut Natural Yellow Diamonds weighting approximately 2.73ct total.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$3,068
Gilberto Cassola Square Cut Diamonds Yellow Gold Ring Made in Italy
By Gilberto Cassola
Located in Valenza, AL
Gilberto Cassola 18Kt Yellow Gold Half Eternity Ring with Square Cut Diamonds. Handmade in Italy in Our Athelier in Valenza (AL). 18Kt Gold g 4,10 F Color VVS Clarity Square Cut Diam...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alessa Dancing Pear Eternity Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Essentials Collection
By Alessa
Located in London, GB
Emeralds, rubies, sapphires and diamonds take protagonism in this collection. Dancing Pear Half Eternity Ring by Alessa Jewelry Diamonds: Colorless 0.89 cts Metal: 18K Yellow Gold ...
White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$1,500 / item
Paraíba Tourmaline and Diamond Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style and make a lasting impression with this elegant and exclusive half-eternity ring. The diamond weight in this ring is 0.20ct weight while the Paraiba Tourmaline we...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$2,546 / set
Pear Diamond Crown Tiara Unique Stacking Two Rings Set - "Meraki"
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Pear Diamond Crown Unique Engagement Ring & Diamond Half Eternity Ring. This list is for the two ring set.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Unavailable|$2,177
1.33 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Seven-Stone Ring
Located in Essex, GB
A chunky and very bling half eternity ring. Seven round brilliant cut diamonds of matching colour, clarity and size are bar set in 18k white gold, on nicely substantial shank.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$1,636
Alternate Ruby and Diamond Band Ring in 18ct White Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
A beautiful half eternity ring with a difference! It sparkles across the whole face of the finger with square cut Rubies weighing 0.12ct each alternating on either side of the head o...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$1,848
Emerald and Diamond Lazy River Band Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
A beautiful half eternity ring with a difference! It sparkles across the whole face of the finger with round cut Emeralds weighing 0.13ct each alternating on either side of the head ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary 18ct White Gold Baguette Cut Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A super stylish, contemporary 18ct white gold half eternity ring formed of sapphire and diamonds in the most unique geometric pattern.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$1,170 / item
0.37 Carat Diamond Crown Band Ring in 14k Yellow Gold, Shlomit Rogel
By Shlomit Rogel
Located in Ramatgan, IL
0.37 Carat Diamond Crown Band Ring in 14K Yellow Gold - Shlomit Rogel Modern elegance with a vintage feel, this 14k yellow gold half eternity ring is a true beauty!
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$936 / item
0.37 Carat Genuine Diamond Crown Band Ring in 14k White Gold, Shlomit Rogel
By Shlomit Rogel
Located in Ramatgan, IL
0.37 Carat Genuine Diamond Crown Band Ring in 14K White Gold - Shlomit Rogel Modern elegance with a vintage feel, this 14k white gold half eternity ring is a true beauty!
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$2,876
Diamond Half Eternity Band Ring
Located in Oxted, Surrey
18ct White Gold Diamond Half Eternity Band Ring. Set with fifteen tapered round brilliant cut Diamonds with the largest stone set in the centre.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$900 / item
0.20 Carat Diamond Milgrain Wedding Band in 14k Yellow Gold, Shlomit Rogel
By Shlomit Rogel
Located in Ramatgan, IL
0.20 Carat Diamond Milgrain Wedding Band in 14K Yellow Gold, Shlomit Rogel Modern elegance with a vintage feel, this 14k yellow gold half eternity ring is a true beauty! Delicately...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$900 / item
0.20 Carat Diamond Milgrain Wedding Band in 14k White Gold, Shlomit Rogel
By Shlomit Rogel
Located in Ramatgan, IL
0.20 Carat Diamond Milgrain Wedding Band in 14K White Gold, Shlomit Rogel Modern elegance with a vintage feel, this 14k white gold half eternity ring is a true beauty! Delicately e...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$1,303
Eternity Half Band Diamond Ring, Wedding Ring
Located in PARIS, FR
Eternity half band diamond ring which features a row of nine diamonds that line the front surface of the half-band.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$6,779
Half Eternity Channel Set Wedding Ring
Located in London, GB
Available in 18K gold or platinum 950, this piece is ideal as a stand alone eternity ring or as a wedding ring. As this is a bespoke creation, the design can be adjusted to suit any...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Unavailable|$22,597
18 Karat White Gold 5.75ct Half Moon Cut Diamond Eternity Ring
By RAREVER
Located in London, GB
A token of eternal devotion. the eternity ring is a hugely symbolic piece of jewellery.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$1,300
Half Eternity Multi-Shape Ring 0.57 cts.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-18K White Gold -Round Diamonds 0.39 cts. -Baguette Diamonds 0.18 cts. -0.57 cts. -Resizing Available
Unavailable|$950
Half Eternity Diamond Band
Located in DALLAS, TX
14k yellow gold 17=2mm 0.50 carat total weight round brilliant cut diamond half-eternity band ring. 0.5Dwt. Size 4 US
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$1,200
Diamond Half Eternity Band
Located in Mission Viejo, CA
This dainty diamond half eternity band is perfect as a wedding band, wearing alone or stacking.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Unavailable|$44,800 / item
Unique Emerald Engagement Ring, Antique Wedding Ring, Half Eternity
Located in Orlando, Florida
Product Details Unique Emerald Engagement Ring, Art Deco Antique Emerald Wedding Ring, Diamonds Half Eternity Engagement Ring Green Emerald Promise Ring → Jewelry Type - Rings ...
18k Gold
Unavailable|$4,241
2.8 Ct Natural Emerald Ring Half Eternity Emerald Ring
Located in București, B
Deep and light playful shades of velvety green emerald baguette cut, set in a freeform half eternity band, a timeless piece, is the perfect ring made to last.
Emerald, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$1,061
Dimond Set Half Eternity Stackable Ring in Platinum
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
Elevate your jewellery collection with this Diamond set half eternity stackable ring, flawlessly crafted in premium platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Unavailable|$876
Milena Kovanovic Tsavorite Gold Half Eternity Band Ring
By Milena Kovanovic
Located in London, GB
This fine hammered band is pavé set with twelve brilliant cut tsavorites. The half eternity design is contemporary yet timeless, a perfect gift for any occasion. 0.25ct tsavorite ...
Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$986
Milena Kovanovic Spessartine Gold Half Eternity Band Ring
By Milena Kovanovic
Located in London, GB
This fine hammered band is pavé set with twelve brilliant cut apricot spessartines. The half eternity design is modern yet timeless, worn on its own or as part of a stack. 0.25ct ...
Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$1,643 / item
18K Diamond Baguette-Cut Stackable Band Ring (Made to Order)
Located in London, GB
Diamond Baguette-Cut Stackable Band Ring (Made to Order) Main stone: 0.10ct Side stones:0.15ct Weight: 1.61g Metal options: 18K yellow/white/black/rose gold, platinum Diamond qua...
Diamond, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, 24k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Unavailable|$1,350 / item
Half-eternity bezel diamond band
Located in Montréal, QC
Half-eternity wedding band, set in bezels with natural diamonds VS-FG.
Unavailable|$6,550 / item
Half & Half 18K White-Yellow-Gold East-West Pear-Shape Diamond Eternity Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18k Gold Half & Half White-Yellow-Gold East-West Pear-Shape Diamond Eternity Band, Diamond Ring, Eternity Ring, Unique Ring, Statement Ring Fancy, unique, and astonishing 2-color co...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$10,200
Ruby Diamond Half Eternity Band
Located in Carmel, CA
A lovely 7mm wide half-eternity band with .72 total carats of ruby and 1.56 total carats of diamond. The mounting is crafted in 14k white gold and is currently sized at 6.5.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k 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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