GIA Certified 62.26 Carat Natural Green Peridot & Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Center Stone: Natural Green Peridot — 62.26 carats Diamonds: 5.53 carats total (54 round brilliant-cut) Diamond Quality: F/G color, VS–SI clarity Total Weight:...
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Oval Mother Of Pearl 18k Yellow Gold Swirl Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine jewellery houses like Van Cleef & Arpels only use the finest diamonds and gemstones in their pieces and this ring is no exception. The ring is signed VCA 750 with serial numbe...
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Carat Yellow Gold White Diamonds Net Ring Aenea Jewelry
By AENEA Jewellery
Located in Salzburg, Salzburg
Material: Yellow Gold 750 The ring is made of 18k Yellow Gold with White Diamonds and is made to order in any ring size you wish.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Carat Yellow Gold White Diamonds Net Ring Aenea Jewellery
By AENEA Jewellery
Located in Salzburg, Salzburg
Material: Yellow Gold 750 The ring is made of 18k Yellow Gold with White Diamonds and is made to order in any ring size you wish.
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Inspired Ruby and Diamond Target Ring in Yellow Gold
By Susannah Lovis
Located in London, England
The ring is hallmarked 750 (for 18k gold).
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary Diamond Full Eternity Band Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
There is a gross weight of exactly 2.79 grams and the ring is signed and stamped 750 for gold.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carrera Y Carrera 18KT Yellow Gold 0.20CT. Diamond Bamboo Leaves Ring
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in New York, NY
Stamped with the CYC logo 750 # 385034 Ring size 6.25
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980's 18k Yellow Gold and Rose Gold Statement Ring
Located in Boston, MA
The ring is stamped "750" (18k) and weighs 8.50g.
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18ct Gold Victorian Old Mine Cut 0.7 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Below are the five Diamond solitaire top surface measurements from right to left . 2.25mm (0.06 Carat), 3.5mm (0.17 Carat), 4mm (0.25 Carat) , 3,5mm (0.17 Carat ) , 2.25 mm (0.06 Car...
Diamond, Gold
GIA Natural Turquoise, Ruby and Diamond Estate Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
The ring weighs 11.8 grams. Marked 750 BUY WITH CONFIDENCE Authenticity is guaranteed for every item we sell.
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Unheated 1.12 CT Blue Sapphire Diamond 18K White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Westport, CT
The center stone is surrounded by natural round diamonds forming a delicate bezel and continuing along the shoulders of the band, with forty diamonds in total weighing approximately ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rose Gold Diamond Pavé Cluster Ring with Agate, 2.00ctw, USA
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Stamped on the inside of the band is 750 3. The ring size is 6 1/4. The ring has a gold weight of 14.23 grams.
Diamond, Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Natural Opal Diamond Ring Enamel Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Wide Cigar Band Sz 7
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, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Eternity Band Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine jewellery houses like Van Cleef & Arpels only use the finest diamonds and gemstones in their jewellery and this piece is no exception. The ring is signed VCA 750 with serial nu...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
80s Diamond Ruby Ring Sz 6.5 Wide Band Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Metal & Hallmark: 18 karat 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 standa...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$10,653Sale Price|20% Off
David Morris Pavé Diamond Cross Over Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By David Morris
Located in London, GB
Signed with the makers mark for David Morris to the inside of the ring, stamped 750 for 18 karat gold. Finger size UK O or US 7.25.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Ring 4 Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS8 / 2.9 gr
Located in SE
This ring has 750 and Swedish Customs / import hallmarks, European, made in ca.1930s - 1950s.
Diamond, 18k Gold
80s Vintage Coral Diamond Cigar Band 18k Yellow Gold Sz 6.25 Ring Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Metal & Hallmark: 18 karat yellow gold. The ring is hallmarked "750" for 18k gold.
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fine Tiffany & Co. Vivid Green Peridot Heart Cut 18k Yellow Gold Band Ring US4.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine jewellery houses like Tiffany only use the best diamonds and gemstones in their jewellery, this piece is no exception. The ring is signed Tiffany & Co. 750. The ring has b...
Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier Vivid Green Peridot 18k Yellow Gold Tank Band Solo Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
A unique and beautiful stone. The ring is signed Cartier 750 with serial numbers. Ring weighs XXg Ring size UK L1/2 - US 6 - EU52 - The ring is re-sizeable.
Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$28,000Sale Price|20% Off
5.60 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Halo Ring with 3.60 ct EGL Center in 18K
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted in 18K white gold (stamped 750), the ring weighs approximately 7 grams and is a size 6.25.
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Ecrou de Cartier Ring in 18K Rose Gold Size 54
By Cartier
Located in Aventura, FL
Details: Brand: Cartier Collection: Ecrou de Cartier Type: Ring Material: Rose Gold (750/1000) Cartier Size: 54 Width: 2.5 mm Theme: Romantic, Love Scope of Delivery: Box and Papers ...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Tiffany & Co. Cornflower Blue Round Sapphire Diamond Flower 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine jewellery houses like Tiffany only use the best diamonds and gemstones in their jewellery. Ring is hallmarked/stamped Tiffany & Co. 750. Ring has been professionally polished...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Arno Alhambra Flower Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine jewellery houses like Van Cleef & Arpels only use the finest natural diamonds and gemstones in their jewellery and this piece is no exception. The ring is signed VCA 750 with s...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,862Sale Price|20% Off
Modern 18K White Gold with Natural Opals & Diamond Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
📊 Item Details (Technical Specifications) Period: 21st Century / Contemporary Style: Modernist Ring Item Type: Fine Cocktail / Statement Ring Metal: 18k White Gold (750/1000) ...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rare Vintage Cartier Red Ruby Ellipse Oval Cut 18k Gold Bypass Split Ring 51
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Both rubies measure approx. 5x3mm each. The ring is signed Cartier 750 with serial numbers and French eagle gold hallmark.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Fleurette 18k White Gold Flower Ring
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, White Gold
Rare Vintage Cartier Pavé Pink Sapphire & Diamond 18k Rose Gold Band Dome Ring
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine jewellery houses like Cartier only use the finest diamonds and gemstones in their jewellery and this piece is no exception. The ring is signed Cartier 750 with serial numbers a...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Natural Colored Tahitian Pearl Tsavorite 3.11 Carat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
This gorgeous ring is made of 750/0 yellow gold and features an opulent natural colored Tahitian pearl of 16 mm with excellent luster, surrounded by 12 tsavorites with a total of 3.1...
Pearl, Tsavorite, Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Fleurette Diamond 18k Yellow 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 number a...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Ultra Ring 18 Karat White Gold and Black Ceramic
By Chanel
Located in Honolulu, HI
The ring is stamped "750", serial number, Makermarked "CHANEL" Hallsmarks and size on the inside and thevside of the ring.
18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Napoleon III Toi et Moi Ring, 0.50ct Diamond & Pearl, France
Located in Firenze, IT
Toi et Moi ring in yellow gold 750 thousandths and platinum 850 thousandths, centered on a white button pearl and an old-cut diamond, underlined by scrolls set with rose-cut diamonds.
Natural Pearl, Diamond, Silver, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
0.50 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Cluster Wedding Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
The gallery is also set with diamonds. This ring is the perfect engagement ring. It is marked 750 inside the band for 18kt gold.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Round Cut Ruby Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Half Eternity Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine jewellery houses like Tiffany only use the best diamonds and gemstones in their jewellery. Ring is signed Tiffany & Co. 750. The ring has been professionally polished and clea...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Himalia Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring US - 4
By Cartier
Located in Tokyo, JP
■Item No: 32290442 ■Brand: Cartier ■Name: Himalia Ring ■Material: Diamond, 750 K18 WG white gold ■Weight: 8.2g (Approx) ■Ring size: EU: 47 / USA: 4 (Approx) ■Width: 8.93mm / 0.35inch...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cushion Shaped Signet Ring , 18k Yellow Gold, Carnelian 16x13 mm with Engraving
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Signet Ring Cushion Shaped, 750/- YG, Carnelian, 16.0 x 13.0 mm with Heraldic Engraving Reference: 51033/00/07/00/102 Description: 750/- Yellow Gold Gemstones: Carnelian Shape: C...
Carnelian, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier Diamond Ring 18k Tri Gold Signed Fine Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
Metal & Hallmark: 18 rose, yellow & white gold. The ring is hallmarked "750" for 18 karat gold and "Cartier" along with the serial number and the ring size "55"
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cushion Signet Ring, 18K Yellow G., Heliotrope 13.3 x 11.5 mm, Engraving
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Cushion Shaped Signet Ring 13.3 x 11.5 mm in 18k Yellow Gold, Heliotrope/bloodstone with Engraving Signet ring cushion shaped, 750/- YG, heliotrope, 13.3 x 11.5 mm with engraving Re...
Other, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. 1837 6mm Band Ring in Polished 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Collection: Tiffany & Co. 1837 Ring Size: 8 Stamped: Tiffany & Co., 750, 1837, 1997 Ring Graduated Band Width: 6mm Total Weight of Item: 8.30 grams Estat...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 4.90ct Amethyst and 0.80ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This vintage gemstone cocktail ring is hallmarked to the interior of the shank with the 18ct fineness marks (750, 18K).
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Natural No Heat Burma Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
The ruby accompanies a gemological report from AGL stating the country-of-origin as Burma with No Heat and No Clarity Enhancemen. The ring is stamped Bvlgari, 750, Numbered C2131. Si...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chaumet Paris GIA Certified Cushion Cut Diamond 18K White Gold Tension Set Ring
By Chaumet
Located in Miami, FL
Set in a sleek tension-style setting with a bold 6.3mm high-polish band that lets the stone appear to float within the gold. The ring is a size 5.25, adjustable. Signed CHAUMET on th...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rare Vintage Cartier Sugarloaf Blue Sapphire & Diamond Mimi 18k Gold Bypass Ring
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Has been professionally polished and cleaned. The ring is signed Cartier Paris 750 with serial number and French gold eagle hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Band Ring Size 7.25-7.5 #16115
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Diamond color: G Diamond clarity: SI1-VS2 Ring Size: 7.25-7.5 Stamped: 750 Weight: 21.3 gr./ 1.3 dwt.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Carrera y Carrera Masked Angel Ring Diamond 18k Gold Sz 6.75 Signed Jewelry
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in Torrance, CA
Metal & Hallmark: 18k yellow gold. The ring is hallmarked "750" for 18k gold in addition to Carrera y Carrera hallmarks and the serial number.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Ruby And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Channel Set Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine jewellery houses like Tiffany only use the best diamonds and gemstones in their jewellery. Ring is signed Tiffany & Co. 750. The ring has been professionally polished and clea...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alternating Marquise and Round Cut Diamond Band Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 18 Karat White Gold Gemstones: Diamonds Diamond Cut: Round and Marquise Cut Diamond Color: F–G Diamond Clarity: VS Diamond Total Carat Weight: 0.75 CTW Ring Size: 9.5 Graduat...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Gold Round Brilliant Lemon Lime Citrine and Pebbled Finished Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
18k yellow gold ring. This gorgeous ring has a faceted, round faceted, lemon lime color citrine, approximately 3.69 CTS and set upon a matte pebbled finished band ring.
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Vintage Cartier Emerald & Diamond Mimi 18k Yellow Gold Oval Cabochon Ring
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Cartier craftsmanship is clearly visible in this piece. The ring is signed Cartier 750 with serial numbers and French gold eagle hallmark.
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
c1992 Cartier Ellipse Ruby Band Sz 6.25 Ring EU 53 18k Gold Signed Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
Metal & Hallmark: 18k yellow gold. The ring is hallmarked "750" for 18k gold, "Cartier" along with the serial number and "1992".
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
6.05ct Natural Columbian Emerald Diamond Ring Vintage 80s Sz 5 Gemstone Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Metal & Hallmark: 18k yellow gold. The ring is hallmarked "750" for 18k gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cellini 18 Karat Yellow Gold 6.63 Carat Rubellite and Green Tourmaline Ring
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Total stone weight 6.63 carats Stamped 750 Ring size 5-3/4
Rubelite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Briolette Garnet Cluster Ring Vintage 18k White Gold Cocktail Jewelry 6 Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Metal & Hallmark: 18 karat white gold. The ring is hallmarked "750" for 18k gold and "Italy"
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$49,665Sale Price|25% Off
GIA Certified 3.01 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond White Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Lucerne, CH
Superb solitaire ring in white gold 750, prong set with 1 emerald cut diamond with following characteristics: Weight: 3.01 ct Colour: G Clarity: vvs2 Fluorescence: medium blue Polis...
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
David Yurman Renaissance Ring 18k Gold Citrine Rhodalite Garnet Sz 6.5
By David Yurman
Located in Torrance, CA
Metal & Hallmark: 18k yellow gold. The ring is hallmarked "750" for 18 karat gold and "D.Y" for David Yurman.
Citrine, Garnet, Rhodolite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Bezel-Set 0.80 ct Brilliant-Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Technical Sheet: Period: Contemporary (circa 2000–2025) Style: Solitaire / Bezel-Set Ring Metal: 18K White Gold (750‰) Gemstone: 1 × Brilliant-Cut Diamond, ~0.80 ct (G color, VS ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Purple Amethyst Rose Cut 18k White Gold Solitaire Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Top grade stone measuring 8.1mm with bezel. The ring is signed Tiffany & Co. 750 France. A rare piece no longer available in stores.
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, 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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