$3,825Sale Price|20% Off
18kt Yellow Gold Horizontal Set Marquise Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
A modern take on a classic design. This unique 18 karat yellow gold engagement ring features a natural marquise cut diamond expertly bezel set in its east-west position with an open ...
Diamond
$3,185Sale Price|20% Off
18kt Rose Gold Horizontal Set Marquise Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This 18 karat rose gold ring features a solitaire natural marquise diamond weighing .80 carats horizontally bezel set with an open basket allowing maximum light to penetrate the ston...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Marquise Diamond Horizontal Eternity Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in BANGKOK, TH
Diamond Eternity Ring, using marquise diamonds to create this modern horizontal eternity ring.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Horizontal 1.65 Carat Marquise Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Platinum hand made ring with a 1.65 carat marquis diamond center stone. The diamond is set “East to West” style and is GIA-graded E color and Vs1 clarity. This would make a stunning ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Diamond Navette Ring, Horizontal Navette Ring, 14K White Gold
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage 14 karat white gold and diamond horizontal navette ring. This ring features a horizontal marquise motif set with single cut round diamonds weighing approximately .15 total ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA .57ct Horizontal Marquise Diamond Engagement Ring, Platinum, Ring Size 6.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
This timeless GIA certified .57ct horizontal marquise diamond engagement ring is made from luxurious platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
0.88ct Marquise Blue Sapphire Horizontal Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Horizontal Set 0.88ct Blue Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Setting
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Colombian Emerald and Diamond Horizontal Marquise Cluster Ring
Located in Dublin 2, D
Victorian Colombian emerald and diamond horizontal marquise cluster ring in 18kt yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
East west Marquise Cut topaz Engagement Ring.
Located in Istanbul, TR
East west Marquise Cut topaz Engagement Ring. Marquise Cut Horizontal Stone Wedding Ring.
Topaz, 14k Gold
3.65 Carat Elongated Cushion Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This unique ring, boasts an approximate 3.65 carat elongated cushion cut diamond mounted in collet style claw prongs, in a beautiful flush setting. Perfect for the heirloom seeker! ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$650 / item
W 0.56 in L 0.99 in
Blue Sapphire Cabs 14kt Solid Gold Blue Chalcedony Cushion Shape Stud Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
These simple but elegant and handmade earrings have 2 Oval Blue Sapphire cabs measuring 8 x 10 mm set in a 14 Kt yellow gold bezel at the top to which are suspended 2 Cushion Shap...
Chalcedony, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jenny Packham vintage ivory cream beaded embellished tulle wedding dress gown
By Jenny Packham
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI VINTAGE This is an absolutely breathtaking wedding gown by British designer Jenny Packham, estimated to be from around 2009. The dress is nothing short of a work of art. C...
$656Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Pink Sapphire Half Eternity Band Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Pink sapphire eternity band in 14K gold symbolizes the everlasting love between a couple. It shows the infinite love you have for your partner. The circular shape represents love whi...
Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1.17ct Old Euro Diamond & Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
Combining old and new, this 18k gold ring will appeal to everyone! Featuring an Old European-cut diamond weighing 1.17 carats, graded K/VS, set in an uniquely designed 6-prong twist ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 14k gold heavy gold weight ring centered with 1 old mine cut diamond diameter of 4.30mm estimate weight of 0.50 carat flanked with smaller old mine cut diamonds estimate weig...
2.06 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This gorgeous ring features a 2.06 carat old European cut diamond with a hint of warmth. Mounted within four double claw prongs and a triple ribbed band, this ring is elegant with a ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$159Sale Price / item|20% Off
1/4 Carat Ct Brilliant Round Solitaire Diamond Pendant in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Classic approx. 1/4 carat solitaire round diamond pendant in 14k yellow gold with necklace chain. A center brilliant round diamond weighing approx. 1/4 carat (natural earth-mined dia...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold 0.42ct Diamond Bypass Ring, Circa 1980
Located in Orlando, FL
Diamonds – 9 round brilliant cuts, 0.42 carats total, graded G color, VS2 clarity Metal – 14k yellow gold with white gold prongs, 2.5 grams Size – currently fits approx. 6.25, resiza...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
East West Emerald with Diamond Engagement Ring
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Stone: Natural Emerald Stone Weight: 0.74 Carat Stone Size: 4.5mm x 6.5mm Accent Stones: Natural Melee Diamonds Diamond Color and Clarity: G+, VS Diamond Weig...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
$960Sale Price / item|20% Off
W 0.31 in L 17.5 in
1.59 Carat Pear Cut Emerald Everyday Chain Necklace in 14k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
1.59 Carat Pear Cut Emerald Everyday Chain Necklace in 14K Gold studded with pear cut emerald of 1.59 carats. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look or dress...
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum, 1950s 3 Stone Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Emerald & Diamond Trilogy Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Circa 1950s This stunning trilogy ring from the 1950s is a true vintage beauty. The ring is crafted in 18ct yellow gold...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$2,112Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Rose Cut Diamond Ring of 14k and 18k Gold, Circa 1920
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Vintage Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring in 18k Rhodium-Plated White Gold and 14k Yellow Gold A graceful blend of vintage elegance and contemporary craftsmanship, this two-tone ring fe...
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
EGL Certified 1.12 Carat Old Mine Diamond Two Tone Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Our EGL certified diamond two tone engagement ring is a masterpiece of timeless elegance. The mesmerizing brilliance of the 1.12-carat old mine diamond is set against a stunning back...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
A Bespoke GIA 2.09 Carat Vintage Emerald Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.09 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring from The Bespoke by Platt Collection, composed of 18k yellow gold. The 2.09 Carat Antique Emerald Cut diamond is GIA certifie...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique and Contemporary 1.70Ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.70 carat diamond and contemporary 18 karat yellow gold solitaire ring; part of our diverse collection of diamond engagement rings. This stu...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
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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