Vintage 18K Yellow Gold, Citrine, Onyx, and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage gold, citrine, onyx, and diamond cocktail ring. In 18 karat yellow gold. With a large cushion mixed cut 18.40± ct citrine (transparency: transparent, color hue: yell...
Citrine, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Filigree Onyx and Diamond Ring Size 5 #25242
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K White Gold Filigree Onyx and Diamond Ring Size 5- This stunning ring features striking black onyx accented by a sparkling round brilliant cut diamond set in beautifully detailed...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
$800Sale Price|20% Off
Handmade 0.38 Carat Diamond Onyx Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
This exquisite ring is a true masterpiece, combining the timeless elegance of onyx with the dazzling brilliance of a diamond.
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural 0.10cts Diamond & 1.48cts Onyx Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features an onyx gemston...
Diamond, Onyx
4.48 Carat Aquamarine & Black onyx Ring Stud in 18k Rose Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
4.48 Carat Aquamarine & Black onyx Ring Stud in 18k Rose Gold Aquamarine - 4.48 Carat.
Aquamarine, Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
George Weil 18k Gold Onyx & Diamond Cocktail Ring, London 1975
By George Weil
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
A ring with three polished discs of onyx and four brilliant-cut diamonds weighing a total of app. 0.16 ct. mounted in 18k textured gold and white gold.
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Art Deco Diamond Hand Cut Ruby Onyx Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Bold Art Deco-inspired estate ring crafted in 18K yellow gold, featuring a 4mm brilliant round diamond centerpiece surrounded by hand-cut rubies and onyx, accented with additional br...
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Gold Onyx Chrysoprase and Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in luxurious 18K yellow gold, it features a striking combination of black onyx and vibrant chrysoprase inlay, perfectly juxtaposed to create a bold yet sophisticated look.
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Nigeria Onyx and White Diamonds Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Nigeria wide band ring, pave-set with round brilliant-cut diamonds and polished-top black onyx, in 18k yellow gold, numbered '606791' and signed 'Cartier'.
White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald and Black Onyx Ring in 18K Gold, 2.75ct, India, New Design
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features an emerald & Black onyx gemstone.
Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold
18K White Gold Onyx Ruby Diamond Art Deco Handmade Engagement Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
This Art Deco engagement ring band is crafted in 18K white gold and features a brilliant round diamond center 0.7 carats, H color, SI2 clarity, accented by natural hand-cut rubies to...
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$10,240Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Tsavorite, Black Onyx, Crystal and Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
A sparkling halo of pavé-set diamonds enhances the brilliance, while sleek black onyx on the wide band adds a dramatic contrast. Crafted in polished white gold, this ring is a perfec...
Crystal, Diamond, Onyx, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
Cartier Rare Rouleaux 18K White Gold Onyx, Ruby And Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Accompanied by Cartier paperwork. Size: US 5 Metal: 18K White Gold Diamonds: Approximately 1.86 Carats Total Weight Onyx: Approximately 5.00 Carats Total Weight Rubies: Approximatel...
Onyx, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Geometric Ring 18K Gold Malachite, Onyx. Diamonds, circa 1980 Italy
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
Key Details * Origin: Italy * Period: Circa 1980 * Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold * Hallmarks: Stamped “18K” and “Italy” * Gemstones: Natural Malachite and Black Onyx * Diamonds: Four ...
Diamond, Malachite, Onyx, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. HardWear Black Onyx 18k Rose Gold Solitaire Ring Size 4
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Collection/Style: HardWear Solitaire Ring Material: 18k rose gold Hallmarks: Tiffany & Co.
Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Emerald and Onyx Men's Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
The emerald is framed in an exquisite hand cut onyx that evokes a striking contrast of color. The ring was handcrafted in high polished 18K yellow gold and is in a finger size 11.
Emerald, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Infinity Symbol Interchangeable Gems Onyx Cocktail Ring.
By Beatrice Barzaghi Milano
Located in Milan, IT
18K White Gold Infinity Symbol Interchangeable Gems Onyx Gold Cocktail Ring.
Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx and White Diamonds Dome Ring, 18K
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A bold and beautiful Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx and White Diamonds Dome Cocktail Ring made in 18 Karat Yellow Gold. The ring size is US 5.75. The total weight of the ring is 22.04...
White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
19th Century Italian 18k Gold Onyx Crown Ring, Size 8, Antique
Located in Firenze, IT
Yellow gold 750‰ ring-mounted decorative, polished onyx plaque and applied countess crown. Finger size: 8 Diameter of bezel: 2.1cm. Gross weight: 7.1g.
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
$6,514Sale Price|20% Off
Contemporary 18K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring with Diamonds, Amethyst & Onyx
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
A mesmerizing and bold expression of contemporary high jewelry design, this magnificent cocktail statement ring is a masterclass in architectural form and color contrast. Handcrafted...
Amethyst, Onyx, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$2,200Sale Price|20% Off
New Made 18k Gold Natural Old Cut Diamond Onyx Decorated Solitaire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
New Made 18k Gold Natural Old Cut Diamond Onyx Decorated Solitaire Ring In very good condition.
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Antique 18K Gold Oval Cabochon Cut Onyx or Chrysoprase Solitaire Filigree Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 18K Solid White Gold Weight: 3.88 Grams Ring Size: 5.5 (Fitted on a finger.
Onyx, 18k Gold
Onyx and Pink Tourmaline 18K Gold Dome Ring with Diamonds
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Carved onyx integrates seamlessly into the design. The ring size is US 6 ¾, which is similar to Size EU 54 .
Onyx, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
18K Yellow Gold Onyx, Jade and Diamond Ring Size 7.25 #20968
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K Yellow Gold Onyx, Jade and Diamond Ring Size 7.25 This elegant 18K yellow gold ring is adorned with luminous jade and onyx gemstones and accented with five round brilliant cut d...
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold 3.50ct Diamond and Onyx Ring DW12-042726
By David Webb
Located in Southampton, PA
This David Webb ring is a study in contrasts. On this exquisite accessory, sleek Onyx accents are elegantly juxtaposed with sparkling Diamonds with a total weight of 3.50 carats.
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carrera y Carrera 18K White Gold 0.35ct Diamond and Onyx Ring
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in Southampton, PA
Seemingly every inch of this Carrera Y Carrera is meant to make a statement. The opulent 18K White Gold setting comes to life thanks to an intricate, engraved paisley pattern and 0.3...
Diamond, Onyx, White Gold, 18k Gold
Quartz Black Onyx Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Double Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The diamonds enhance the ring's brilliance and elegance. Crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Onyx, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Elysia 18K White Gold 0.65ct Diamond and Onyx Ring BV13-040726
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
This Bvlgari Elysia ring will always make a subtle statement. An Onyx gemstone elevates the contemporary 18K White Gold setting, which shines to life thanks to sparkling Diamonds tot...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Panthère Ring in 18K White Gold with Diamonds, Emeralds & Onyx
By Cartier
Located in Lucerne, CH
A bold reinterpretation of Cartier’s iconic panther, this ring blends sculptural elegance with striking detail. Crafted in 18 karat white gold, the design is brought to life with a p...
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,080Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, Tourmaline cabochon, Black Onyx & Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Tourmaline & Black Onyx Engagement Ring set in 18K Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Onyx, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Jean Pierre Bellin 18k Gold Lion's Head Ring with Onyx and Diamonds
Located in London, GB
This elegant lion's head ring by Jean Pierre Bellin is made of 18k gold and embellished with black onyx.
Diamond, Onyx, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Bulgari Bvlgari Serpenti Snake Viper Black Onyx & Diamond Pave 18K Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Tysons, VA
Bulgari Serpenti Viper ring crafted in luxurious 18K gold and accented with rich black onyx and brilliant natural diamonds.
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
David Yurman Black Onyx Intaglio Octagon 18k Yellow Gold Ring Size 8
By David Yurman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: David Yurman Style: Black Onyx Intaglio Octagon Ring Material: 18k yellow gold Hallmarks: DY 750 Gemstones: Natural black onyx with intaglio carving Design: Octagonal sta...
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman Green Onyx Intaglio Octagon 18k Yellow Gold Ring Size 10
By David Yurman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: David Yurman Style: Green Onyx Intaglio Octagon Ring Material: 18k yellow gold Hallmarks: DY 750 Gemstones: Natural green onyx with intaglio carving Design: Octagonal sta...
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Onyx Diamond Art Deco Ring - 18k Vintage Filigree Milgrain
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $30 Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s - 1930s Metal Content: 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Onyx Color: Black Natural...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari Serpenti Viper 18K Rose Gold Diamond and Onyx Ring #5084
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
In estate condition, this Bvlgari Serpenti Viper 18K Rose Gold Diamond and Onyx Ring comes with a gift box.
Onyx, Diamond
Cartier Tank Black Onyx Unisex Ring 18K White Gold Size 50 US 5.75
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Tank black onyx unisex ring crafted in 18k white gold. Ring size 50 US 5.5-5.75.
Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 18K White Gold Rectangular Black Onyx Circular Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K White Gold Ring Size: 5.5 Head measures: 26.00 mm x 14.30 mm Shank maximum width: 2.90 mm Weight: 6.14 grams 18K White Gold diamond and onyx anti...
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond and Onyx 18k Yellow Gold Ring by Emis, circa 1970s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This glamorous and impressive 1970s Emis diamond and black onyx ring exudes elegance and sophistication. Crafted in 18K yellow gold, the ring centers on 0.75 carats of pave-set round...
Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
18k Gold Statement RIng Featuring An Unenhanced Mozambique Ruby, Onyx & Diamonds
Located in Palm Beach, FL
In all, this jewel is striking and unique. The ring does not bear any identifying markings but gold tests as 18k.
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold
18k White Gold Domed Onyx and Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 2000s Item Details: Ring Size: 6.75 Metal Type: 14k White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 17.4 grams Diamond Details: 1.25ct total weight, F-G Color, VS Clarity, Round Br...
Diamond, Onyx, White Gold
$960Sale Price|20% Off
Handmade 0.52 Carat Diamond Black Onyx Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
This exquisite ring is a true masterpiece, combining the timeless elegance of black onyx with the dazzling brilliance of a diamond.
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
$23,200Sale Price|20% Off
1960s European 18k gold, natural unheated ruby, diamond and onyx cocktail ring
Located in London, GB
It is adorned with onyx and diamonds and set in 18 k gold. It is a beauty to behold.
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold
$4,900Sale Price|20% Off
Onyx and Diamond Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
Size 6.75 Onyx and Diamond Ring
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Panthere Claws Diamond Onyx 18k White Gold Ring 52
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous Cartier dome ring from the chic Panthere Claws collection is crafted in 18k white gold, accented with black onyx, and pave-set with round brilliant D-E-F VVS1-VVS2 diam...
Diamond, Onyx, White Gold
Fred Paris Diamond Onyx 18K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring, French
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fred Paris Diamond Onyx 18K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring, French A chic and elegant cocktail ring by Fred Paris.
Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold
Set in 18K Gold, natural, Mozambique Ruby, Black Onyx & Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Art Deco style, Ruby & Black Onyx Engagement Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold
18k Onyx, Diamonds and white gold ring
By Naz Hariri
Located in London, GB
MATERIALS -18K White gold -Onyx -8 Diamonds 0.08 -This piece has been certified in accordance with the Hallmarking Act 1973.
White Gold
18K White Gold Sapphire Emerald Onyx Diamond Art Deco Ring Band Estate
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Magnificent handmade estate ring crafted in 18K white gold, featuring natural hand-cut blue sapphires totaling 2.5 carats, accented with emeralds, onyx, and brilliant round diamonds ...
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Di Modolo Favola Onyx & Diamond Ring - White Gold 18k .72ctw Geometric
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $60 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Brand: Di Modolo Collection: Favola Metal Content: 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Onyx Color: Black Natu...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage English 18k Gold Oval Black Onyx Floral Sides Platter Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 10.89 Grams Ring Size: 9.5 ( fitted on finger, please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 25.7mm (1") (top of the...
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,440Sale Price|20% Off
8.25 carats, Zambian Emerald, Black Onyx & Diamonds Engagement Ring in 18K Gold
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald & Black Onyx Engagement Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold
Vintage Aquamarine and Onyx Ring. 3ct Round Aquamarine Halo Ring 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted circa 1935 and bearing French import marks, this ring combines platinum with 18k white gold construction.
Aquamarine, Onyx, Gold, White Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
George Weil 18K Gold Coral Onyx Diamond Cocktail Ring, Circa 1975
By George Weil
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
It was a moment of freedom and glamour, where fashion moved with the rhythm and individuality took center stage. A coral ring set with a cabochon coral encircled by numerous brillia...
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carrera y Carrera 18K Yellow Gold Woman Ring with Onyx & Diamond
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in 台東区, JP
A distinctive figural ring by Spanish jewelry house Carrera y Carrera, crafted in 18K yellow gold and accented with black onyx and diamond.
Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold
Estate Bulgari Pyramid Onyx and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Houston, TX
Bulgari Pyramid ring in 18K white gold featuring onyx accented by round diamonds.
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
$5,250Sale Price|79% Off
Sophia D Onyx and Diamond Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
A bold design featuring a 0.73-carat round natural diamond bezel-set at the center of a sculpted 11.68-carat carved onyx, framed by a dimensional 18K yellow gold border.
Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold
$3,950Sale Price|25% Off
18k Yellow Gold Onyx Cocktail Ring, Custom Cut Oval, Size 6.25, USA
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This striking and impactful ring is crafted from 18k yellow gold atop which sits a custom cut, black onyx oval measuring 1 3/16 inches by 1 1/16 inches.
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
Men's 18K Yellow Gold Nugget Ring with Diamond & Black Onyx, Size 7.75
Located in New York, NY
Style Gold Nugget Ring Material:18K Yellow Gold Condition: Pre-Owned Ring Size: 7.75 Diamond: 0.75ctw Clarity: SI Color: G Black Onyx L: 17.3mm W: 6.6mm Gold Nugget: L: 15.6mm W: 1...
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Set in 18K Gold, Rubellite, Black Onyx & Diamonds Art Deco Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Art deco style, Rubellite & Black Onyx Engagement Ring set in 18K Gold and natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Onyx, Rubelite, 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 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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