14k Yellow Gold Marquise Diamond Engagement Ring
By Non Branded
Located in Lexington, KY
This gorgeous engagement ring is made in 14k yellow gold with a brilliant, bright white, marquise cut diamond. This sparkly marquise diamond is securely mounted with a 6 prong settin...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910 European Cut Diamond & Platinum Ring
By Non Branded
Located in Lexington, KY
This gorgeous ring comes from the early 1910s and was made with a super sparkly Old European cut diamond with a platinum setting. The center diamond is a bright 1.10 carat, VVS2 clar...
Diamond, Platinum
18K Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire & Diamond Ring
By Non Branded
Located in Lexington, KY
This stunning ring is made in 18k yellow gold with natural blue sapphire and diamond. The center of the ring showcases a deep blue oval cut sapphire set inside a bezel setting with a...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s 18K White Gold Filigree Diamond Ring
By Non Branded
Located in Lexington, KY
This gorgeous white gold filigree ring comes from the 1920s Art Deco period and showcases a bright white diamond in the center. The round cut, VS1 clarity, G color, .15 carat diamond...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1925 Art Deco 18k White Gold Filigree Five Stone Natural Diamond Ring
By Non Branded
Located in Lexington, KY
This gorgeous diamond ring was made in 18k white gold ring is an elegant example of the Art Deco craftsmanship. The ring features a graduated row of five sparking Old European cut di...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Australian Black Opal Split Shank Engagement Ring with Pave Setting 18K Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Australian Black Opal Split Shank Engagement Ring with Pave Setting 18K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,504Sale Price|20% Off
Solid Opal Split Shank Engagement Ring with Pave Setting 18K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Australian Solid Opal Split Shank Engagement Ring with Pave Setting 18K Yellow Gold.
Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2.28tcw 14K Colombian Emerald-Elongated Emerald & Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Featured is a bespoke rare 2.28tcw natural Colombian emerald and diamond halo white gold ring. The center gemstone is a medium-light, bluish-green emerald handset in a 14K white gold...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.70ctw Flush Set 3 Diamond Ring, 14K Yellow Gold, Ring Size 7, Engagement
Located in McLeansville, NC
This stunning 3 diamond ring is a perfect choice for an engagement or anniversary ring.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co 1.16ct Old Miner Cut Diamond Platinum Vintage Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Designer: Tiffany & Co Title: This elegant Tiffany & Co vintage engagement ring showcases a stunning 1.04 carat Old Miner cut diamond, graded F color and VS1 clarity, and acc...
Diamond, Platinum
Solitaire 2.74ct J/VS2 Emerald cut Diamond Engagement Ring Set in Platinum
Located in London, GB
A timeless design that highlights the beauty and clarity of the stone with a refined, minimalist setting. Total Diamond Weight: 2.74ct Diamond Colour: J Diamond Clarity: VS2 Width ...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Sapphire Engagement Ring. GIA 0.70ct Cambodian Cushion Sapphire Diamond
Located in New York, NY
Age: Antique Era: Victorian Era, Circa 1880 Certification: GIA Certified Primary Stone: Sapphire Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 0.70-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Marquise Cut Secondary...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
14K Gold Toi et Moi Emerald & Pear Cut 0.57 Carat Diamond Ring, Engagement Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
The Original Romance — A White Diamond Toi et Moi Ring in 14K Solid Yellow Gold Details:- Item Code :- LRIMJOS-012 Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold Diamond Weight - 0.57 Carat Gros...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.77ct Marquise Lab Diamond 14K Two-Tone Gold Engagement Ring Fine Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
The two-tone decision is the most considered design element of this ring. The halo and centre setting are white gold — which keeps the diamonds reading white and cool, the way most p...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Tiffany & Co Platinum Engagement Ring with 1.09 Carat Round H-VS2 GIA Diamond
Located in New York, NY
Designer: Tiffany & Co Video: Video Link Detailed Description: Experience timeless elegance with this Tiffany & Co. vintage platinum engagement ring. Featuring a stunning 1.0...
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Engagement Ring with 4.25 Carat Old Miner Cut Diamond Size 7 J-I1 GIA
Located in New York, NY
Video: Video Link Detailed Description: Elevate your style with this vintage estate platinum engagement ring featuring a stunning 4.25 carat old miner cut diamond.
Diamond, Platinum
7.05 Carat Radiant Cut Fancy Yellow GIA VS2 Three Stone Diamond Engagement Ring
By Rick Shatz
Located in New York, NY
7.05 Carat Radiant Cut Fancy Yellow GIA VS2 Three Stone Diamond Engagement Ring. Three stone diamond engagement ring crafted in platinum and 18k yellow gold, mounted with a 7.05 car...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
7.58 Carat Radiant Diamond Ring Fancy Yellow -Collectors Treasure Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
How to Wear & Style This Diamond Ring Styled correctly, a 7.58 carats Fancy Yellow Engagement Ring like this can anchor your entire jewelry story.
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
6.2 Carat Oval Diamond Ring VVS Flawless-Level Presence Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 6.2 carats, oval, diamond ring. A collector-facing piece where proportion and light return are treated as non-negotiable.
White Diamond, 18k Gold
3.5 Carat Radiant Diamond Ring Fancy Yellow-Collector’s Treasure Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Henson · For stylists who build entire narratives around jewellery, a strong radiant shape and a distinctive fancy yellow tone are non-negotiable; this $55000 3.5ct fancy yellow elon...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$480Sale Price / item|20% Off
Custom Engagement Ring Made-to-Order Starting at 6k, Virtual CAD Design Deposit
By Rock N Gold Creations
Located in San Diego, CA
Bespoke Custom Engagement Ring – Made to Order A custom engagement ring is not simply made, it is thoughtfully brought to life, capturing emotion, intention, and a love story unlike...
Rhodolite, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Spinel, Tanza...
Pie Cut Diamond Ring Solid 14k Yellow Gold Jewelry Natural Diamond Stack Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
This is a White Gold Diamond Sunburst Scalloped Halo Ring featuring a vintage-inspired floral design with a brilliant focal stone. Details:- Item Code :- RIMJOS-743 Material - 14K S...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18ct Yellow Gold Diamond Ring – 2.67ct O/VVS2 Round Diamond
Located in London, GB
A stunning and substantial diamond ring crafted in 18ct yellow gold, showcasing an impressive 2.67ct round brilliant diamond. Graded O colour and VVS2 clarity, the central stone offe...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Solid 14k Yellow Gold Jewelry Lab Diamond Ring Handmade Designer Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
Center Stone: A large, prominent cushion-cut fancy lab diamond (resembling a canary diamond or yellow moissanite). The elongated cushion shape features softly rounded corners and bri...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18ct Yellow & White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
A beautiful vintage cluster ring crafted in 18ct yellow and white gold, featuring a round brilliant cut diamond at the centre, surrounded by smaller sparkling natural diamonds. Th...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.31 Carat Violet Sapphire Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire and diamond engagement ring. This bright, natural, no heat GIA certified 1.31ct violet oval sapphire has been set in this unique alternative engagement ring setting.
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lab Diamond Ring Solid 14k Yellow Gold Designer Jewelry Handmade Gift Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
This piece is a botanical-themed emerald-cut lab-grown diamond engagement ring featuring an elegant, nature-inspired split-shank design.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.55ct Pink Lab Heart Diamond Double Halo Ring 14K White Gold Anniversary Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
The pink cocktail ring in lab-grown diamonds. Fancy pink heart cut at centre, white diamond inner halo, pink diamond outer halo, five-row mixed pink and white pavé dome band.
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Solid 14k Yellow Gold Jewelry Lab Diamond Ring Designer Stacking Adjustable Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
This 14K yellow gold "Toi et Moi" bypass ring features two pear-cut lab diamonds positioned in an open-ended, wrap-around design. Details:- Item Code :-LRIMJOS-002 Material - 14K So...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lab Diamond Ring Solid 14k Yellow Gold Designer Jewelry Women Stacking Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
This 18K yellow gold "Toi et Moi" open-shank ring features two vibrant, pear-cut blue lab diamonds positioned in a modern open-ended layout. Similar pieces, like the Blue Lab Diamond...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Baguette Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold, 0.50 Carat Total Diamond Weight
Located in Warszawa, PL
This white gold diamond ring is an exceptional choice for engagements, anniversaries, birthdays, or significant milestones.
Diamond, White Gold
2.16ct Green Lab Diamond Cushion Cluster Ring 14K Yellow Gold Anniversary Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
If the person you're proposing to collects unusual things, buys art, and has never pointed at a solitaire and said "that one" — this is the ring. A teal-green lab diamond cushion cut...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Solid 14k Yellow Gold Jewelry Lab Diamond Ring Stacking Dainty Minimalist Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
Design Style: An open-band cuff configuration featuring a striking "equilibrium" gap where the two ends meet symmetrically. Details:- Item Code :-LRIMJOS-004 Material - 14K Solid Ye...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$21,450 / item
Emerald Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Pure Sophistication
Located in Mumbai, IN
Emerald, diamond ring. Created for those who prefer quiet power—brilliance without chaos. Colour family: Emerald Green. Metal: 14K White Gold. The silhouette is disciplined and inten...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$192,500 / item
5.01 Carat Emerald Diamond Ring 18K Gold Timeless Brilliance
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 5.01 carats, emerald, diamond ring. A collector-facing piece where proportion and light return are treated as non-negotiable.
Diamond, 18k Gold
$1,980,000 / item
18.32 Carat Emerald Diamond Ring 18K Gold Unparalleled Brilliance
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 18.32 carats, emerald, diamond ring. A collector-facing piece where proportion and light return are treated as non-negotiable.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Sapphire Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning 4.40 carat Ceylon sapphire and 0.96 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold cluster style dress ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
11.03 Carat Emerald Diamond Ring 18K Gold Unparalleled Brilliance
Located in Mumbai, IN
How to Wear & Style This Diamond Ring On the hand, this 11.03 carats Emerald Green Engagement Ring is best treated as a focal point.
Diamond, 18k Gold
$825,000 / item
12.55 Carat Emerald Diamond Ring 18K Gold Iconic Presence
Located in Mumbai, IN
Steven Gerrard · In teams where standards are non-negotiable, this $750000 gia certified 12.55 carats emerald cut diamond three-stone engagement ring would pass muster—its emerald cu...
Diamond, 18k Gold
8.96 Carat Emerald Diamond Ring 18K Gold Signature Sophistication
Located in Mumbai, IN
Jerry Rice · Championship rings are heavy with symbolism; this $195000 gia certified 8.96 carats emerald cut diamond three-stone engagement ring distils that feeling into a refined e...
Diamond, 18k Gold
9.73 Carat Pear Statement Brilliant Signature Sophistication Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 9.73 carats, pear, statement ring, diamond ring. Designed to feel like a personal signature: refined, wearable, and unmistakably high-end.
White Diamond, 18k Gold
3.48 ct Lab Emerald Cut East-West Diamond Halo Ring 14K Two-Tone Wedding Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
It's a less common choice, which is precisely why it's the right choice for someone who looked at a hundred conventional engagement rings and wanted something different. The white g...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
6.45 Carat Radiant Statement Brilliant White Sophistication Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Signature Sophistication—a piece defined by brilliance, poise, and longevity. Diamond Ring Overview & Legacy Story Drawing on the visual codes of important private-collection pi...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
5.08 Carat Marquise Statement Brilliant Signature Sophistication Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
How the Diamonds Work Together on the Ring The setting is executed almost like haute joaillerie pavé work: approximately 5.08 carats of Brilliant White Marquise diamonds are micro-ba...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,595,000 / item
5 Carat Round Brilliant Statement Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
How the Diamonds Work Together on the Ring The setting is executed almost like haute joaillerie pavé work: approximately 5 carats of Fancy Yellow diamonds are micro-balanced so that ...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,755,490 / item
20 Carat Assher Brilliant Statement Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 20 carats, round brilliant, statement ring, diamond ring. A collector-facing piece where proportion and light return are treated as non-negotiable.
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,094,500 / item
15 Carat Cushion Statement Brilliant White VS Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 15 carats, cushion, statement ring, diamond ring. A connoisseur-led design where the face-up stays calm, crisp, and intentionally luxurious.
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,094,500 / item
15 Carat Cushion Statement Brilliant White VS Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 15 carats, cushion, statement ring, diamond ring. A collector-facing piece where proportion and light return are treated as non-negotiable.
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
10.01 Carat Emerald Diamond Ring 18K Gold Grand Palais Radiance
Located in Mumbai, IN
The Emerald Cut profile and Engagement Ring architecture give it a quiet authority that works in every setting.
Diamond, 18k Gold
5.02 Carat Radiant Diamond Ring Brilliant 18K Gold Signature Sophistication
Located in Mumbai, IN
Princess Estelle of Sweden · In palatial settings, the most admired pieces combine disciplined radiant geometry with soft brilliant white fire; this gia platinum 5.02ct radiant cut t...
White Diamond, 18k Gold
5.08 Carat Marquise Statement Brilliant Signature Sophistication Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 5.08 carats, marquise, statement ring, diamond ring. A collector-facing piece where proportion and light return are treated as non-negotiable.
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
7.62 Carat Emerald Diamond Ring 18K Gold Heirloom-Worthy Glow
Located in Mumbai, IN
Collectors often describe this specification as ‘comfortable to live with’ – elegant for evening, but equally convincing in daylight and everyday settings. Diamond shape & cut: E...
Diamond, 18k Gold
3.03 Carat Emerald Diamond Ring 18K Gold Effortless Elegance Heirloom
Located in Mumbai, IN
Collectors often describe this specification as ‘comfortable to live with’ – elegant for evening, but equally convincing in daylight and everyday settings. Diamond shape & cut: E...
Diamond, 18k Gold
3.07 Carat Emerald Diamond Ring 18K Gold Everyday Royalty Signature
Located in Mumbai, IN
The combination of 3.07 carats of Emerald Green diamonds and gemstones and the disciplined Engagement Ring structure makes it a natural candidate for future inheritance.
Diamond, 18k Gold
$192,500 / item
9.77 Carat Cushion Diamond Ring Fancy Yellow VS1 18K Gold
Located in Mumbai, IN
Because we consider all standard and custom ring sizes from the very beginning, future refinements remain possible without ever compromising the integrity of the setting or the secur...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
9.82 Carat Emerald Diamond Ring 18K Gold Radiant Elegance Heirloom
Located in Mumbai, IN
Margot Robbie · The quiet luxury trend in Hollywood has simply formalised what insiders already knew: impeccable emerald cut work and controlled emerald green light never go out of s...
Diamond, 18k Gold
14.63 Carat Emerald Diamond Ring 18K Gold High Jewellery Supremacy
Located in Mumbai, IN
Suga (Min Yoongi) · From rehearsal rooms to global stages, the right jewellery feels like part of the uniform; this gia platinum 14.63ct emerald cut triple diamond engagement ring co...
Diamond, 18k 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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