H. Stern 18 Karat White Gold & Diamond 'Metropolis' Ring
By H. Stern
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This rather unusual ring was manufactured in Italy and retailed by famed Brazilian jewellery firm
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari 18k White Gold Buff-Top Bezel Lemon Quartz Metropolis Solitaire Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Montclair, NJ
Color - 15.9x12.6mm (approx.) Material: Solid 18k White Gold Material Weight: 12.34 Grams Ring Size
Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
H Stern Metropolis Collection 18 Karat White Gold and Diamond Ring, Ring
Located in QLD , AU
iconic and become collectors items. This fabulous Metropolis Ring is no exception. The craftsmanship is
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Citrine Signed Bvlgari Metropolis 18k Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Bvlgari 18k gold ring is a real show-stopper. Featuring a stunning citrine gemstone
Citrine
Bulgari Metropolis Citrine White Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Gold Citrine Metropolis ring by Bulgari. With 1 Citrine 19mm x 14mm Details
Citrine, 18k Gold
Bvlgari Metropolis 18K Yellow Gold Amethyst Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
A stunning Amethyst gemstone sits at the center of this commanding ring from the Bvlgari Metropolis
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
Vintage Bulgari Metropolis Citrine Ring in Yellow Gold
By Bulgari
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Bulgari Metropolis citrine ring set in 18k yellow gold. From the discontinued
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Metropolis 18K White Gold Topaz Cocktail Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
Big, bold, and beautiful, this Bvlgari cocktail ring is a statement piece you can wear with many
Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
BVLGARI ITALY 18k Yellow Gold & Amethyst Metropolis Collection Ring Modern 1990s
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bvlgari Italy 18k Yellow Gold & Amethyst Metropolis Collection Cocktail Ring Modern Here is your
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Metropolis Sterling Silver Men's Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co. Metropolis Sterling Silver Men's Band Size 13 This men's sterling silver band is
Sterling Silver
Bulgari Metropolis Amethyst Yellow Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Gold Amethyst Metropolis ring by Bulgari. With 1 Amethyst 19mm x 14mm Details
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Bulgari Moonstone Metropolis Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Napoli, NA
Bvlgari 18K yellow gold Metropolis ring featuring one large and beautiful multi-faceted Moonstone
Moonstone, 18k Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Metropolis Sterling Silver Men's Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage silver band ring. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver in the Metropolis pattern
Sterling Silver
Bvlgari 'Metropolis' Yellow Gold Amethyst Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Bvlgari 'Metropolis' ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and centering on a faceted
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Metropolis Ring 18k White Gold and Blue Topaz
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
- 52, Width: 3.05 mm Designer: Bvlgari Model: Metropolis Ring 18K White Gold and Blue Topaz Exterior
Bulgari Style Green Tourmaline Ring
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari style ring of 14k gold with large green tourmaline cabochon. Nice quality, heavy shank, very wearable ring. 1980's USA. Size 5.5 US. Approx .65" in width. Excellent condit...
Tourmaline, 14k Gold
H. Stern Louise Wide Three Row Hammered Band Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This bold and elegant H. Stern Louise ring is crafted in luxurious 18 karat yellow gold. Designed with a distinctive hammered finish, it features three wide rows that create a striki...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Parentesi Diamond 18k White Gold Ring Sz 4 1/2
By Bulgari
Located in Feasterville, PA
The Bvlgari Parentesi Diamond 18k White Gold Ring is a sophisticated statement piece that exemplifies the brand’s legacy of luxurious and timeless designs. Part of the renowned Paren...
Diamond, White Gold
Bulgari Tronchetto 18k Yellow Gold Custom Cut Amethyst Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Amethyst- Custom Cut - Channel Inlaid Set - Purple Color - 14.7x10mm (approx.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 10.63 Grams Ring Size: 5.5 ( fi...
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Company Paloma Picasso Large Impressive Citrine Cabochon Ring
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Company 18K Yellow Gold Ring, the top measures 1 inch in Diameter and is set with a Large Impressive Cabochon Domed Citrine of Approximately ...
Citrine, 18k Gold
H.Stern Rock Crystal Bracelet
By H. Stern
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted with large rock crystals prong set in 18k yellow gold and 4 small Round Brilliant cut Diamonds. Signed by H.Stern Circa early 2000s 8 x 1 1/2 inches. Fits like 7 inches
Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
H. Stern Diamond Pavé Collar Style Necklace Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By H. Stern
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Exuding opulence and sophistication, this pave diamond collar necklace from H. Stern is a dazzling masterpiece set in radiant 18 karat yellow gold. The base of the necklace is meticu...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
H. Stern Hammered Diamond Collar Link Necklace Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By H. Stern
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The H. Stern collar necklace, crafted in luxurious 18 karat yellow gold, exudes opulence and sophistication. Its unique design features a string of dazzling diamonds gracefully set a...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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L 7.28 in
Fabulous H. Stern Aquamarine and Diamond Bracelet in 18 Karat White Gold
By H. Stern
Located in Lucerne, CH
This timelessly elegant bracelet by reknown jeweller H. Stern features seven oval shaped aquamarines of high claritiy and vibrant luster. Their total weight is approximately 46.80 ca...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Angela Cummings 18K Yellow Gold Sinuous Snake Ring
By Angela Cummings
Located in New York, NY
Scarce 18K yellow gold Angela Cummings snake ring 1986 The snake motif is one of the most loved in jewelry design, symbolizing everlasting love, royalty, wisdom, transformation, reb...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Blue Topaz Cocktail Ring
By Bulgari
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH
A stunning Bvlgari pyramid ring featuring a captivating blue topaz gemstone, measuring 12x15 mm. This exquisite cocktail ring, with its unique pyramid design, is a testament to Bvlga...
Blue Topaz, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
H. Stern 18 Karat White Gold & Diamond 'Metropolis' Bracelet
By H. Stern
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This rather unusual bracelet was manufactured in Italy and retailed by famed Brazilian jewellery firm, H Stern. The flexible bracelet is crafted from satin finished 18 karat white go...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rare Vintage Bvlgari Astrea Pavé Diamond 18k White Gold Bypass Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Bvlgari Astrea Pavé Diamond 18k White Gold Bypass Ring. The classic Bvlgari snake theme from the modern Astrea line, this 18k white gold bypass ring wraps beautifully a...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Rubellite Tourmaline Sugar Stack Loaf 18k Gold Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Rubellite Tourmaline Sugar Stack 18k Yellow Gold Ring. A beautiful and rare sugarloaf pink purple rubellite tourmaline ring from the Tiffany & C...
Rubelite, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare H Stern Pearl Necklace With GIA Report Akoya Pearls
By H. Stern
Located in Media, PA
This elegant H. Stern necklace is a refined addition to any jewelry collection. Crafted with 18k gold, this beaded necklace showcases a double strand of round, white cultured pearls....
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold
Bulgari Parentesi Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Napoli, NA
Iconic and rare vintage Bulgari Parentesi 18 carat yellow gold ring is composed of sculpted geometric links Has a total weight of 12,98 grams. The actual size is 5, flexible up t...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
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.