Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamonds - MOONLIGHT collection*
By Micheletto Olivo
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Total Gold Weight: 16.40 grams Total Weight of White Diamonds: 0.24 carats (color GH, clarity VVS1) Total Weight of Black Diamonds: 1.80 carats US Size: 6 ¾ Stamp: 10 MI ITALY 750 T...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tanzanite Diamond Halo Ring, 8.56ct Oval Cut, 18K White Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
This statement piece embraces sophistication and charm. The ring is 18k white gold (750 hallmark), and consists of heavy weight. 2.0 carats of natural white round brilliant cuts are ...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
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
Designer Multi-Gem and Diamond Large Cluster Ring
By Assor Gioielli
Located in Honolulu, HI
The ring is stamped "750" on the inside. This ring is size 7.00 (re-sizing is available for a fee).
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co 18K White Gold Diamond Eternity Ring Sz 6.25 1.1g + Pouch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Addison, TX
Metal: 18K White Gold Band Hight: 1.5mm Hallmarks: Tiffany & Co. / 750 / Belgium Ring Size: 6.25 Total Weight: 1.1 Grams Stones: Approx. 45 Natural Diamonds Total Carat Weight: Appro...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Ring Size 4.75-5 #23948
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Diamond color: VS Diamond clarity: G Weight: 9.5 g./ 6.1 dwt. Stamped: 750 Ring Size: 4.75-5 Width: 13.5 mm Shank: 4 mm Very good condition, professionally polished.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Ring Size 8 #15374
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Diamond clarity: SI1-SI2 Diamond color: G-H Ring size: 8 Stamped: 18K 750 Weight: 8.3 gr./ 5.3 dwt.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Bulgari 18K Yellow & White Gold Roma Lotus Domed Cocktail Ring
Located in Flushing, NY
Vintage Bulgari 18K Yellow & White Gold Roma Lotus Domed Cocktail Ring Marked: BVLGARI 750 Approximate Dimensions: 7.25 (Ring Size) 1.8 cm (Width) 12.2 grams in weight. ** All d...
18 Karat White Gold Flat Ring with Amethyst - FLIRT collection*
By Olivo Micheletto
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Specifications: Design: Flat, flexible ring Total Gold Weight: 13.10 grams Gemstones: Type: Amethyst Total Carat Weight: 2.00 carats Stamps: 750 10 MI Ring Size: US 8 Part of the ...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold Ring with Pink Sapphire - RAINBOW collection*
By Olivo Micheletto
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Specifications: Material: 18 Karat White Gold Total Gold Weight: 4.70 grams Gemstones: Total Pink Sapphire Carat Weight: 2.23 carats Stamps: 750 10MI Ring Size: US 7 Part of a tim...
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
18 Karat White Gold Ring with Blue Sapphire - RAINBOW collection*
By Olivo Micheletto
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Specifications: Material: 18 Karat White Gold Design: Soft, comfortable ring Total Gold Weight: 5.20 grams Gemstones: Type: Blue Sapphire Total Carat Weight: 1.19 carats Stamps: 750...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring with Yellow Sapphire - RAINBOW collection*
By Olivo Micheletto
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Specifications: Material: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Design: Soft, comfortable ring Total Gold Weight: 5.50 grams Gemstones: Type: Yellow Sapphire Total Carat Weight: 1.50 carats Stamps:...
Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Topaze ring of approximately 8.00 Carats and diamonds
Located in Uccle, BE
Thanks to this, we don't see too much metal and makes the ring really pleasant. The ring is stamped with "750" and has been produced in France, Europe.
Diamond, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold
Ring in 18K Rose Gold with White Diamonds - ROPE collection*
By Roberta Micheletto
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Total Gold Weight: 9.80 grams Total Diamond Weight: 0.60 carats (color GH, clarity VVS1) Size: US 6 3/4 Stamp: 10 MI ITALY 750 This ring is part of a full set, allowing you to explo...
White Diamond, 18k Gold
18K White Gold White and Black Diamond Heart Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ring size: 7.25 Markings: "T864" "750" Metal: 18K White Gold Weight: 16.22 grams White Diamonds: 1.17 carats Black Diamonds: 2.90 carats
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring with Pink Rhodolite - RAINBOW collection*
By Olivo Micheletto
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Specifications: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Soft and comfortable ring from the "Rainbow" collection Total Gold Weight: 5.30 grams Gemstones: Pink Rhodolite Total Carat Weight: 1.80 carats ...
Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 18k White Gold Tahitian Black Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 6.2 grams Stone: Irradiated Diamonds and Tahitian Pearl Measurements: 12.5 x 12.5 x 13.1mm Ring Size: 5.5 Hallmark: 750 Internal ID: BR-1532-030625-08
Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold
Minor Columbian Emerald 8.95cts Diamond Halo 18K Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GIA Certified Colombian Emerald & Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring Presenting a spectacular Brilliant Pear cut Colombia Emerald GIA Certified with high-quality shine and life. it is surro...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Assor Gioielli Diamond Cobra Ring in 18k Rose Gold
By Assor Gioielli
Located in Honolulu, HI
The diamonds are G in color and VS1 in clarity. The ring fits size 7.5 and weighs 12.3 grams. The ring is stamped "750".
Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Swirl Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 11 grams Stone: 4.7tcw Rubies, 0.15tcw Diamonds Measurements: 18.7 x 30.4 x 11.5mm Ring Size: 5 Hallmark: 750 (18k) BR-1445-110224-05
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
BVLGARI Celtaura Pink Tourmaline 18K Yellow Gold Ring US 6
By Bulgari
Located in Tokyo, JP
This enchanting statement ring is forged in solid 750 K18 YG yellow gold, shaping a fluid, ribbon-like bypass silhouette that wraps the finger with signature Italian sophistication.
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring with Green Garnet - RAINBOW collection*
By Olivo Micheletto
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Specifications: Material: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Design: Soft, comfortable ring Total Gold Weight: 5.40 grams Gemstones: Type: Green Garnet Total Carat Weight: 1.26 carats Stamps: 75...
Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring with Brown Diamonds - RAINBOW collection*
By Olivo Micheletto
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Specifications: Material: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Design: Soft, comfortable ring from the "Rainbow" collection Total Gold Weight: 5.50 grams Gemstones: Type: Brown Diamonds Total Carat...
Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Princess Cut Diamond Band Ring Size 6 #23320
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Weight: 3.4 g./ 2.2 dwt. Stamped: 18K 750 Ring Size: 6 Width: 3.2 mm Shank: 2.0 mm Very good condition, professionally polished.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Diamond Open Heart Band Ring Size 8 #23553
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Diamond color: G Diamond clarity: VS Weight: 6.0 g./ 3.9 dwt. Stamped: 750 Ring Size: 8 Width: 10.2 mm Very good condition, professionally polished.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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
New Louis Vuitton Empreinte 18k White Gold Diamond Ring
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Approximately 1/2 Carat of High Quality Diamonds (41 diamonds set in one disc) Ring is made of .750 Solid 18kt White Gold Ring Dimensions: 10 mm wide Weight : 12g Signature : Louis ...
Diamond, White Gold
DCLA 18ct White Gold Fancy Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring 2.53ct
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
This exceptional centre stone is elegantly complemented by 50 round brilliant-cut diamonds, graded F in colour and VS-SI in clarity, with a total weight of 0.50ct, adding extra brill...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
Krementz Platinum and Yellow Gold Amethyst and Diamond Ring
By Krementz & Co
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful Platinum and Yellow Gold and Diamond Faceted Oval Amethyst size 6 Ring. Stamped Plat and 750.
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Amazing Ballerina Diamond & Platinum Ring Marquise Center Stone 2.25 Apprx CTW
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Amazing Ballerina Diamond & 600-750 Platinum Ring Marquise Center Stone Approx 2.25 Carats Total F-HColor , VS-SI Clarity Comes with insurance appraisal for $12,400.00
Diamond, Platinum
18 kt. White Gold Chopard Happy Diamond Hart Shape Ring
By Chopard
Located in Antwerp, BE
This exclusive 750 white gold ring is adorned with radiant diamonds and is a true eye-catcher for discerning ladies.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Solid 18k Yellow Gold 5.1mm Love Band Ring Size 54 US 6
By Cartier
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 6.08 Grams Overall Width: 5.1mm (0.20") (top of the ring - north to south) Overall Height: 1.5mm rise off the finger Size: Size 54 Will...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Duo Emerald Cabochon 18 Karat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Retro Duo Emerald Cabochon 18k Gold Cluster Ring. Stamped 750 Size 6.5 Circa 1950's
Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage Cartier Emerald Vivid Green Ellipse 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring 47
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
As to be expected in a piece of this age. The ring is signed Cartier 750 with serial numbers and a French eagle hallmark.
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
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
Contemporary Diamond Halo Ring Set in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
The ring is signed and hallmarked 750 for 18k gold.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique Toi & Moi Diamond Engagement Ring in Yellow Gold & Platinum
Located in Firenze, IT
Early 20th century work "Toi & Moi" ring in yellow gold 750‰, platinum 850‰, claw-set old-cut diamond and brilliant-cut diamond, rose-cut diamonds to the surround.
Natural Pearl, Diamond, Silver, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1.43ct Diamond and Yellow Gold Engagement Ring, circa 1990
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The shoulders meld with the plain hallmarked yellow gold ring shank. This stunning pear cut diamond ring in yellow gold is hallmarked to the interior of the shank with the 18k finen...
Diamond, 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 K white God Entourage Ring Peridot and Diamonds
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
The face of the ring measures 1.9 cm tall by 1.55 cm wide. It is stamped with the makers mark and 750.
Diamond, Peridot, 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
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
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
Vintage Tiffany & Co Blue Sapphire And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Five Stone Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
VS clarity F/G colour. The ring is signed Tiffany & Co 750. A beautiful vintage piece.
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Emerald and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ring, circa 1960s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
With a hallmark stamp of “750,” this elegant ring is size 7 and weighs 14 grams.
Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Pomellato Nudo White Topaz Ring Petite 18k Rose Gold Fine Estate Jewelry 7.25
By Pomellato
Located in Torrance, CA
Metal & Hallmark: 18 karat rose gold. The ring is hallmarked "750" for 18 karat gold and "Pomellato".
Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Love Ring 57 Size Wedding Band Rose Gold
By Cartier
Located in Aventura, FL
LOVE Ring, Rose Gold (750/1000). Width: 5.5 mm (for size 57).
Rose Gold
1992 Cartier Colisee Sapphire Ring Sz 6.75 EU 54 Band 18k Yellow Gold Signed
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, "1992" and the ring size "54"
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
Richard Krementz 18 Karat and Platinum Diamond Ring Set
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Stamped "750" Ring 2: Platinum 9 graduated princess cut diamonds, approximately .84 total diamond weight.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
$75,744Sale 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
$4,025Sale Price|30% Off
2.99 Carat Oval Cut Natural Emerald and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Sant Josep de sa Talaia, IB
Ideal as an investment piece, a milestone anniversary gift, or an alternative engagement ring, this handmade cocktail ring represents the pinnacle of traditional fine jewelry craftsm...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
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
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
18 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Ring Flexible Size 8.25 #18353
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Shank: 8 mm. Stamped: 750 Ring Size: 8.25 - some flexibility to make size slightly larger or smaller Weight: 5.8 dwt. / 9.0 gr.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Vintage Cartier Oval Cut Diamond Ellipse 18k Gold Bypass Split Ring 51
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Both diamonds measure approx. 5x3mm each. The ring is signed Cartier 750 with serial numbers and French eagle gold hallmark.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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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