Vintage Cartier Vivid Red Ruby Ellipse 18k Yellow Gold Oval Cut Solitaire Ring K
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Measures 6x4mm approx. 0.60 carat. The ring is signed Cartier 750 with serial numbers and a French gold hallmark.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.70 Carat Diamond Solitaire Ring in 18 Carat White Gold
Located in London, GB
The ring is stamped 750. This ring is a beautiful example of a timeless and classic diamond solitaire ring, which will look elegant for years to come.
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
18 K Yellow Gold Ring Gübelin Lucerne Peridot Diamonds
By Gubelin Lucerne
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Stamped with makers mark and 750. The ring size is currently a swiss 55/15, American Ring size 7 1/2, but can easily be resized.
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Halo Diamond 11.66 Carat Rhodolite Garnet Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Design Collection Art Deco Inspired Extremely Elegant Vintage Inspired Raspberry Oval Rhodolite Garnet Diamond Ring. Metal- 18K Yellow Gold, .750. Stones- Genuine Rhodolit...
Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Invisible Set Ruby Ring Pink Sapphire Diamond 18k White Gold Sz 7.25 Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Metal & Hallmark: 18 karat white gold. The ring is hallmarked "750" for 18k gold. Please note that vintage and pre-owned jewelry may test slightly below the stamped or tested standar...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Starburst Cluster Diamond Ring – 25 Diamonds (0.45 ct)
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
his exquisite 18K white gold (750‰) cluster ring showcases a dazzling starburst motif of 25 round brilliant-cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.45 carat, color grade G and clarity ...
Diamond, White Gold
$75,849Sale Price|20% Off
Mauboussin 18kt old Ring with 8.56 ct. Unheated Burma Sapphire & Diamonds
By Mauboussin
Located in Braintree, GB
Specifications Designer: Mauboussin Paris Period: Circa 1980s Material: 18kt white gold Signed: Monture Mauboussin Paris, 750 Ring Size: UK J½ / US 5 / EU 49 Weight: 11.0 grams Gems...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold GIA Cushion-Cut Pink Diamond Halo Ring, 0.15 Carat, Size 6.5
Located in Roma, IT
Crafted in 18K white gold / 750, the ring has an approximate gold weight of 5.17 grams.
Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Double Trefle 18k Gold Flower Ring 51
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine jewellery houses like Van Cleef & Arpels only use the finest natural diamonds in their jewellery and this piece is no exception. The ring is signed VCA 750 with serial numb...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.64 Carat GIA D-VVS2 Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Accentuating the center stone are high quality round cut diamonds that weigh approximately 1.00ct. graded D color with VS clarity. The ring is stamped 18K 750 and weighs 6.7 grams. I...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Designer Signed 1.08 Carat Diamonds Cluster Ring 18k White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
The ring is marked 750 for gold purity and 18 karat stamp.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Montblanc 18k White Gold Diamond Band Ring, Size 7.5 - 14.4g
By Montblanc
Located in Providence, RI
- Measurements: Band width 8.0mm, Band thickness 1.4mm to 2.8mm, Weighs 14.4 grams - Ring size 7.5 - Hallmarked Montblanc 750 - Includes ring only.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Contemporary Citrine, Tsavorite and Diamond Cocktail Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Citrine, Tsavorite, Diamonds Citrine Total Carat Weight: 4.55 CTW Citrine Shape: Designer cut Citrine Quantity: 1 citrine Tsavorite Total Carat...
Citrine, Diamond, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$17,800Sale Price / item|20% Off
Bespoke Asscher Cut Diamond Eternity Wedding Band Ring in 14K 18K Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Details of this particular ring DEF VS Clarity Asscher Cut Diamonds: Total 4.76ct 18K White Gold Gold Weight: 2.11g Total Weight: 3.062g Stamped: 750 D4.76 Ring Size: 6.75 (US), O ...
White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18...
Rubellite Purple Sapphire Ring Estate 18k White Gold Sz 6.5 Cocktail Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Metal & Hallmark: 18 karat white gold. The ring is hallmarked "750" for 18k gold.
Rubelite, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$63,800Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 2.34ct Fancy Yellow Radiant Diamond Halo Men's Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Fancy Yellow Radiant Diamond GIA Report: 6145396336 Shape and Cutting Style: Rectangular Modified Brilliant Measurements: 7.19 x 6.68 x 5.63 mm Carat Weight: 2.34ct Origin: Natural G...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
Vintage 1980’s 18ct White Gold, Diamond Single Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Diamond Engagement Ring 18ct White Gold- Stamped 750 Pretty, vintage solitaire engagement ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Garnet and Diamond Ring Size 7 #16643
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Diamond color: G-H Diamond clarity: VS1-VS2 Ring Size: 7 Stamped: 18K 750 Weight: 2.1 dwt./ 3.4 gr.
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 4.07 Carats Oval Burma Ruby Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Collection Art Deco Inspired Extremely Elegant Vintage Inspired Oval Ruby Diamond Engagement Ring. Metal- 18K Yellow Gold, 18K White Gold, .750.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold White Diamonds Orange Sapphires Ring
By AENEA Jewellery
Located in Salzburg, Salzburg
Material: White Gold 750 Ring can be handcrafted in different sizes with different stones.
White Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
18K Diamond, Yellow Sapphire and Simulated Yellow Amber Center Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ring size: 8 Markings: “750” "T864" Metal: 18K White and Yellow Gold Weight: 31.2 grams White Diamonds: 1.35 carats Yellow Sapphire: 2.35 carats Simulated Yellow Amber Center: 55.03 ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
George Weil 18K Gold Coral Onyx Diamond Cocktail Ring, Circa 1975
By George Weil
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
Signed: WJL – Weil Jewelry Ltd, Hallmark London 1975, 750 Ring Size: 53 , us 6,5, M½, 17, 13 Provenance: The jewelry was given as a gift by George Weil to a close family member and...
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman Solid 18k Yellow Gold Contemporary Cigar Ring, Size 8 - 19.1g
By David Yurman
Located in Providence, RI
- Measurements: Front size 12.5mm x 24.5mm, Front height 4.5mm, Shank thickness 2.3mm up to 3.9mm, Shank width 6.0mm, Weighs 19.1 grams - Ring size 8 - Hallmarked and signed DY (D...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 0.64 CT Crisscut Diamond 18K White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Westport, CT
The center stone is accented by forty two natural single cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.25 CT in total. Stamped “18K 750”. Ring size 6.50 US (sizable). Gross weight of 2.40 gr...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Cartier 0.30ct Round Diamond VVS Ellipse 18k White Gold Solitaire Ring
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
A top quality diamond with excellent colour, clarity and cut. Measures 4.3mm. The ring is signed Cartier 750 with serial numbers and a French eagle hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Retro Freshwater Pearl & Diamond Cocktail Ring, USA
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Stamped on the inside of the split band is 750. The ring is size 5.5 and has a gold weight of 6.6 grams.
Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Stylish emerald & diamond cocktail ring crafted in 18k yellow gold (circa 1980s)
Located in Torrance, CA
Metal & Hallmark: 18k yellow gold. The ring is hallmarked "750" for 18k gold. Please note that vintage and pre-owned jewelry may test slightly below the stamped or tested standar...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
18k Yellow Gold Diamonds, Lapis Lazuli and Rubies Cocktail Ring
Located in Guaynabo, PR
It is stamped 750 inside the ring.
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Yellow Gold
White Gold Black Enamel and Diamond Large Scale Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Marked 750. The ring is presently size 8.5 and is sizeable.
Diamond, White Gold, Enamel
Rock Crystal Diamond Dome Ring Estate 18k White Gold Sz 6.5 Cocktail Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Metal & Hallmark: 18k white gold. The ring is hallmarked "750" for 18k gold. Please note that vintage and pre-owned jewelry may test slightly below the stamped or tested standard...
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Band Ring Size 7 #16119
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Diamond color: G Diamond clarity: SI1-VS2 Ring Size: 7 Stamped: 750 Weight: 2.2 gr./ 1.4 dwt.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Designer Pink Tourmaline Convertible Hearts Ring by Assor Gioielli
By Assor Gioielli
Located in Honolulu, HI
This is a new ring in excellent condition. Stamped "750" on the inside of the ring.
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Estate Mavito 18K Yellow Gold Enamel Cabochon Citrine Leopard Statement Ring
By Mavito
Located in New York, NY
May be sized down with a ring guard. Marks: Mavito 750 Citrine: Rich yellow-orange, cabochon, 10mm by 8mm
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Fred Paris 18kt Yellow Gold Leopard Dome Ring with Black Enamel, 1990
By Fred Paris
Located in Lisboa, PT
This striking vintage Fred Paris dome ring in 18 kt (750‰) yellow gold dates to the 1990–1999 period and showcases the bold, sculptural aesthetic associated with the iconic Parisian ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$6,280Sale Price|20% Off
Two-Tone Pink Diamond Triple Row Halo Engagement Ring in 18K White & Rose Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Oval Cut Pink Diamond: 0.12ct 8 Round Cut Pink Diamond: Total 0.14ct 80 Round Cut White Diamond: Total 0.72ct 18K White & Rose Gold Gold Weight: 4.78g Total Weight: 4.74g Stampe...
Pink Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Cultured Freshwater Pearl Pavé Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Refined and luminous, this ring is crafted in 18kt (750/1000) white gold and features a sophisticated design where a delicate band of pavé-set brilliant-cut diamonds embraces a singl...
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,180Sale Price|24% Off
2.26 Carat Marquise Cut Emerald and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Sant Josep de sa Talaia, IB
Centers a 2.26-carat marquise-cut natural green emerald (16.12 x 6.35 x 4.16 mm) framed by twenty-four round brilliant-cut natural diamonds totaling 0.50 ctw (G/VS1). Total ring weig...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
18kt Yellow Gold 4.40 Cts. Rubelite and .62ct Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Rubelite = 4.40 carats Diamonds =0.62 carats Stamped 750 Ring size 6.5
Rubelite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Gold Chrysoprase Cocktail Ring, Late 20th Century
Located in Rotterdam, NL
The design is characteristic of late 20th-century jewelry, where emphasis was placed on form, volume, and the natural beauty of the stone. The ring is marked “750” and tested as 18 ...
Chrysophrase, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Rare Vintage Cartier Pavé Diamond Mimi 18k Yellow Gold Band Dome Ring US6.5 53
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Approx. 0.80 carat total with excellent cut, clarity and colour. VVS D-F. The ring is signed Cartier 750 with serial number and French gold hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 3.37 Carat H-vvs1 Emerald Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Lucerne, CH
Classic nice solitaire white gold 750 ring. Set in four double prongs with 1 stunning 3.37 ct emerald cut diamond of H-vvs1 quality.
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rare Rubellite Brilliant Ring Afghanistan 23.10 ct red-pink Exception Luminosity
Located in Viena, Viena
In our goldsmith's workshop in Valenza set as a high-quality ring, in 750 rose gold, solid under-cader, wreathed in halo style and the ring shoulders set with full-cut diamonds total...
Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Honeycomb Band Ring with Ruby and Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The entire ring is in a cutout honeycomb pattern. Total diamond weight 0.43 carats The ring is stamped 750 18 K Finger size 6.5
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alessadro Fanfani Yellow Enamel Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By Alessandro Fanfani
Located in beverly hills, CA
It features a beautiful yellow enamel design, measuring 35mm in length and 24mm in width. The ring is marked with 750 and Alessandro Fanfani's signature, along with Italian hallmarks.
White Gold, Enamel
Antonini Peridot Diamond Ring 18k White Gold Fine Designer Jewelry Cocktail
By Antonini
Located in Torrance, CA
Metal & Hallmark: 18 karat white gold. The ring is hallmarked "750" for 18 karat gold. The outer band is hallmarked "Antonini"
Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gucci Rolling Ring Estate 18k White Gold Ridged Interlocking Bands
By Gucci
Located in Torrance, CA
Metal & Hallmark: 18k white gold. The ring is hallmarked "750" for 18k gold, "Gucci" and "Made in Italy"
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Designer Fashion Ring, 18 Karat Gold with Emeralds and Pearl
Located in Berlin, DE
Hallmarked: 750. US Ring size 7
Emerald, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Vintage Chaumet Fancy Cut Amethyst & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Dome Band Ring
By Chaumet
Located in Birmingham, GB
The ring is signed Chaumet Paris 750. Ring weighs 9.0g Ring size UK O1/2 - US 7.5 - EU 56 - The ring is re-sizeable.
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold Palladium Pink Sapphires Ring Aenea Jewellery
By AENEA Jewellery
Located in Salzburg, Salzburg
Material: Pink Gold 750; Palladium 950 Ring Size: 53 European This wonderful Ring we also sell with Yellow Diamonds or Emeralds, Sapphires and Rainbow colors.
Pink Sapphire, Rhodium, Rose Gold, White Gold, Palladium, Sterling Silver
5.91ct Elongated Aquamarine Ring Vintage 18k White Gold Sz 5.75 Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Metal & Hallmark: 18k white gold. The ring is hallmarked "750" for 18k gold.
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring Size 6.25 #15728
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Diamond clarity: VS1-VS2 Diamond color: G-H Ring Size: 6.25 Stamped: 750 Weight: 6.2 gr./ 3.9 dwt.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Size Cartier Blue Amethyst Square Cushion Cut 18k White Gold Tank Ring 51
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Gold has been cleaned and polished to excellent condition. The ring is signed Cartier 750 with serial numbers.
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k White Gold Tsavorite Garnet, Kunzite & Diamond Ring, Size 7 - 16.0g
Located in Providence, RI
- Measurements: Shank thickness 1.3mm, Head size 19.0mm x 17.0mm, Weighs 16.0 grams - Ring size 7 - Hallmarked 750 - Includes ring only.
18k Gold, White Gold
18K YG Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring Size 6 #15460
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Diamond clarity: SI2-I1 Diamond color: H-I Ring size: 6 Stamped: 18K 750 Weight: 3.5 gr./ 2.3 dwt.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Monumental Scale 18K Yellow Gold Ring with Large Amber Center
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Suitable for either a woman or a man that loves to wear massive rings. Stamped 750 indicating 18K gold. Ring size is 7 1/4.
Amber, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Vintage Tiffany & Co 1970's Diamond Ruby 18k Gold Signature X Cross Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
With F/G colour, VS clarity natural diamonds. The ring is signed Tiffany & Co 750 with the old style engraving.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold and Diamond Open Floral Wide Band Ring Size 5 #24989
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Diamond color: G-H Diamond clarity: VS Weight: 7.8 g./5.0 dwt. Stamped: 18K 750 Ring Size: 5 Width: 12 mm Very good condition, professionally polished.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Giorgio Visconti Diamond Ring Estate 18k Yellow Gold Sz 5.5 Curb Link Band
Located in Torrance, CA
Metal & Hallmark: 18k yellow gold. The ring is hallmarked "750" for 18k gold and "Giorgio Visconti".
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamonds Black e White 18 Karat White Gold Band Ring
By Leo Pizzo
Located in Marcianise, IT
Elevate your jewelry collection with this stunning designer ring from the renowned Leo Pizzo. Crafted in fine white gold 750 thousandths, this ring features an intricate lattice desi...
Diamond, White 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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