1.02Ct Diamond & 18k Yellow Gold Half Eternity Ring - Contemporary Circa 2000
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive contemporary 1.02 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold, platinum set half eternity ring; part of our diamond jewelry collections This impressive half eternity r...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Half Eternity Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Model: Half Eternity Ring Type: Ring RRP: £7,075 Accompanied By: Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Brilliant cut Diamond Platinum Half Eternity Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Model: Half Eternity Ring Type: Ring RRP: £3,200 Accompanied By: Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Half Eternity Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Half Eternity Ring Product Details Xupes Ref: J1458 Brand: Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
ZEI Designer 1.20 Carat Diamonds Braided Twist Half Eternity Ring 14k White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
ZEI Designer 1.20 Carat Diamonds Braided Twist Half Eternity Ring 14k White Gold. Beautiful ring featuring white high quality diamokds approx 1.20 carat in total weight.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond and Ruby Half Eternity Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
A beautiful diamond and ruby half eternity ring set in 18k yellow gold. The ring is composed of 9 round brilliant cut stones altogether, 5 of which being rubies and 4 diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sapphire and Diamond Half Eternity Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in London, England
An exquisite diamond and sapphire half eternity ring set in 18k yellow and white gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Half Eternity Ring 0.41TCW
Located in Victoria, BC
Here is a lovely 14k Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Half Eternity Ring. This elegant 14K yellow gold ladies’ diamond ring exudes timeless beauty and sophistication.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Hancocks Half Eternity Ring Channel-Set with French-Cut 3.67 Carat Diamonds
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
13 x rectangular French-cut diamonds G/H VS 3.67cts total weight Platinum with makers mark and London assay marks UK finger size M, US size 6.5, can be adjusted to your own finger si...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Brilliant cut Diamond Platinum Half Eternity Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Model: Half Eternity Ring Type: Ring RRP: £6,800 Accompanied By: Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Diamond and Sapphire Half Eternity Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in London, England
A beautiful diamond and sapphire half eternity ring set in 18k white gold. The ring is composed of 13 round brilliant cut stones altogether, 7 of which being sapphires and 6 diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1.68 Carat Diamonds & Blue Sapphire Double Half Eternity Ring 18k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1.68 Carat Diamonds & Blue Sapphire Double Half Eternity Ring 18k Gold. The ring is a beautiful set up with extremely white diamonds featuring emerald cuts and oval diamonds ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lovely 1.78ct Diamonds Half-Eternity Ring in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
This elegant 18k white gold half-eternity ring is adorned with 8 exquisite round diamonds, totaling 1.78-carat.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.54Ct Diamond and Platinum Half Eternity Ring - Vintage Circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 0.54 ctarat diamond and platinum half eternity ring; part of our vintage jewelry/estate jewelry collections This impressive vintage diamond eternity ring has...
Diamond, Platinum
Half Eternity Ring, Set with 0.25ct Round Brilliant Diamonds in 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
This elegant half eternity ring features 8 round brilliant diamonds, set in channel setting.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Round Brilliant Diamond Half Eternity Ring Set in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, England
A lovely signed Tiffany & Co. diamond half eternity ring set in platinum. The ring is set with exactly 9 sparkly round brilliant cut diamonds all of which are rubover set perfectly ...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Edwardian Ruby Diamond Brooch & Half Eternity Ring Suite, Circa 1900
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
Ideal for collectors of antique jewelry, Edwardian jewelry, ruby jewelry, or diamond eternity bands. Details Brooch • Antique Edwardian bar brooch • 14K gold, 5.2cm long • Natu...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
18ct White Gold Princess Cut Diamond Half Eternity Ring Set With 0.40ct H/SI1
Located in London, GB
This pre-loved princess-cut diamond half eternity ring is set with 0.40ct H/SI1. This stunning symbol of everlasting love is meticulously crafted to captivate and mesmerize.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Oscar Heyman Diamond Half-Eternity Ring in Yellow Gold 1.30 Carat
By Oscar Heyman
Located in London, England
A vintage Oscar Heyman diamond half-eternity ring in 18-karat yellow gold. The ring features ten round brilliant-cut diamonds seamlessly shared-claw-set throughout the shank, leadin...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Emerald and Diamond Half Eternity Ring Set in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
A lovely diamond and emerald half eternity ring set in 18k yellow gold. The ring is composed of 7 round cut stones altogether, 4 of which being emeralds and 3 diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian 1.24 Carat Ruby and Diamond White Gold Half Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage Italian 1.24 carat ruby and 0.24 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold half eternity ring; part of our diverse gemstone jewelry collections, This fine and impress...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k White Gold Half Eternity Ring with 1.45 ct Natural Diamonds IGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
An elegant half-eternity ring with dazzling 1.45-carat round brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Round Brilliant Diamond Platinum Embrace Half Eternity Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Model: Diamond Embrace Half Eternity Ring Type: Ring RRP: £6,100 Accompanied By: Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Pink and White 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
Tiffany & Co Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum 3mm Half Eternity Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum 3mm Half Eternity Ring Product Details Xupes Ref: J1617 Brand: Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Exquisite 0.15 carat Natural Diamond Half Eternity Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
This elegant 18K white gold half eternity ring is adorned with 10 round brilliant diamonds, totaling 0.15ct in carat weight.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Stunning 2.03ct Diamonds Half-Eternity Ring in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stunning 2.03ct Diamonds Half-Eternity Ring in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified This radiant 18k white gold 7-stone ring shines with seven round diamonds, totaling 2.03-carat.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.03 Carat Emerald and Diamond Half-Eternity Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning Half Eternity Ring featuring a total of 1.03 Carats Natural Emerald and 0.55 Carats of Diamond Accents set in Platinum.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Sold|$7,497
Cartier Diamond Half Eternity Ring 1.35ct
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
0.15 Carat Diamond Half-Eternity Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a platinum half-eternity diamond ring. This slim band is set with twenty-three round brilliant cut diamonds in a single line formation; all of which have been individual...
Diamond, Platinum
Sold|$2,389
0.85 Carat Diamond Half Eternity Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a wonderful, classically styled half eternity diamond ring. An 18ct white gold band plays host to 12 individually claw set round brilliant cut diamonds in a single line ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Captivating 1.76ct Diamonds 6-Stone Half Eternity Ring in 18k White Gold - IGI
Located in רמת גן, IL
Captivating 1.76ct Diamonds 6-Stone Half Eternity Ring in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified Experience the epitome of elegance with this exquisite 18k white gold 6-stone ring, featurin...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald and Diamond Half Eternity Ring Set in 18k Yellow and White Gold
Located in London, England
A lovely diamond and emerald half eternity ring set in 18k yellow and white gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Luminous 1.82ct Sapphires and Diamonds Half Eternity Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Luminous 1.82ct Sapphires and Diamonds Half Eternity Ring in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified This elegant 18K white gold ring exudes timeless charm and sophistication, featuring a st...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage French 1.88 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Half Eternity Ring, Circa 1990
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive vintage half eternity ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Soleste Diamonds Half Eternity Ring Platinum 950 US 4.75
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Kobe, Hyogo
Item: Authentic Tiffany & Co. Soleste Half Eternity Diamonds Ring Stones: Diamond ( 0.17ct ) Metal: Platinum 950 Ring Size: US SIZE 4.75 UK SIZE I 3/4 Internal Diameter: 15.60 mm Mea...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Novo Diamonds Half Eternity Ring Platinum 950 US 5.25
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Kobe, Hyogo
Item: Authentic Tiffany & Co. Novo Half Eternity Diamonds Ring Stones: Diamond ( 0.18ct ) Metal: Platinum 950 Ring Size: US SIZE 5.25 UK SIZE K Internal Diameter: 16.00 mm Measuremen...
Diamond, Platinum
Contemporary Rainbow Sapphire and Diamond Half Eternity Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in London, England
A beautiful rainbow sapphire and diamond half eternity ring set in 18k white gold. The ring is firstly composed of seven oval cut sapphires that beautifully descend through the colo...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Cartier Lanières Sapphire and Diamond Half Eternity Ring in White Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Cartier Lanières sapphire and diamond half-eternity ring set in 18k white gold. From the discontinued Lanières collection, the ring is composed of 6 vibrant blue...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Ruby and Diamond Half Eternity Ring in Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Tiffany & Co. diamond and ruby half eternity ring set in 18k yellow gold. The ring is composed of 7 round cut stones altogether, four of which being rubies and t...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.05Ct Diamond , 18k White Gold Dress/Half Eternity Ring - Contemporary 2000
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 1.05 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold dress/half eternity ring; part of our diverse diamond jewelry collection This fine and impressive, versatile diamond ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Half-eternity ring, 18k Yellow Gold and Diamonds 0.32 ct, 20th century
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
Amazing half-eternity ring with an 18k yellow gold setting, crowned by four inset brilliant-cut diamonds, approximately 0.08 ct each, separated by two smaller baguette-cut diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold
0.35Ct Diamond 18k White Gold Half Eternity Ring - Vintage French Circa 1980
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A very good vintage French 0.35 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold half eternity ring; part of the vintage jewelry/diamond jewelry collections This vintage half eternity/multi-di...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Round 0.75ct 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
1.02 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire and Half-Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The platinum half eternity ring is embellished with twenty-five channel set modern brilliant round cut diamonds, totalling 0.18cts.
Diamond, Platinum
Sold|$10,520
Tiffany & Co Diamond Half Eternity Ring 1.09ct
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
Unique features: Tiffany & Co. Half eternity diamond ring. 950 Platinum, and weighing 4.43 gm.
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Diamond Half Eternity Ring 1.05 Carat
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful 18k white gold half diamond set eternity ring by Cartier. The ring is comprised of 7 round brilliant cut claw set diamonds, each in an individual square surround.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier 1.35 Carat Diamond Half Eternity Ring
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
This is a diamond eternity ring from the world renowned jewellery designer Cartier. The ring plays host to nine round brilliant cut diamonds totalling 1.35 carats and crafted in 18ct...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co Diamond Half Eternity Ring 0.24ct
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
A Tiffany & Co Diamond Wedding Ring, with 15 round brilliant cut diamonds channel set in platinum on a 2.5mm band. Diamonds 15 = 0.24ct (estimated) Metal: Platinum PT950 Carat: 0.2...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Diamond Half Eternity Ring 0.24ct
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
A Tiffany & Co Diamond Wedding Ring, with 15 round brilliant cut diamonds channel set in platinum on a 2.5mm band. Diamonds 15 = 0.24ct (estimated) Metal: Platinum PT950 Carat: 0.2...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Platinum Half Eternity Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: COM983 Age: 2006 Size: M, Band Width - 3mm Box & Papers: Xupes Presentation Box Material: Platinum, total weight - 5.49 grams Gemset: Set with 6 round brilliant cut Diamonds...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Diamond and Platinum Half Eternity Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The diamonds in this ring total approximately 25pts and are princess cut which give such a wonderful shimmer. The stones are set within the platinum band. Ring Size: M 1/2 or 6 1/2...
Diamond, Platinum
Sold|$1,775
Ruby Diamond 18 Carat Half Eternity Ring
Located in London, England
An 18ct yellow gold ruby and diamond seven stone ring. Featuring three marquise cut rubies, set alternate to four round brilliant cut diamonds all in rubover settings to a plain poli...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Soleste Diamond Half Eternity Ring Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Kobe, Hyogo
Item: Tiffany & Co. Soleste Half Eternity Diamonds Ring Stones: Diamond ( 0.17ct ) Metal: Platinum 950 Ring Size: US SIZE 6.75 UK SIZE M 3/4 Internal Diameter: 17.15 mm Measurement: ...
Diamond, Platinum
Silver Half Eternity Ring with 0.70ct Natural Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
The focal point of this exquisite ring is the half eternity setting adorned with a total of 0.70 carats of natural diamonds.
Diamond, Silver
0.94 Carat Diamond Gold Half Eternity Ring London
Located in Montreal, QC
Diamond half eternity band ring set with 7 round-cut diamonds with a total weight of 0.94 carats, G/VS1-2; hand crafted in 18k yellow gold; marked 750 with English hallmarks; gross w...
Diamond, 18k Gold
18 Karat Gold Diamond Pave Half Eternity Ring
Located in London, England
An 18ct white and yellow gold diamond pave ring set with a total of 1.05cts round brilliant cut diamonds assessed as G/H colour and Vs clarity. The ring is finger size N but can be s...
Diamond, 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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