Mens Diamond Ring 14K Gold Band .75ct Old Mine Solitaire Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Mens Diamond Ring 14K Gold Band .75ct Old Mine Solitaire Vintage This amazing vintage ring is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow Gold and set with a solitaire Old Mine cut diamond.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sterling Silver Black Diamond Ring, 925 Princess Cut 1.00ct Men's
Located in Greensboro, NC
This ring is a size 9 - 9 1/4, but it can be re-sized up or down 1 size for a $25 fee. Once a ring is re-sized, we guarantee the work but we are unable to offer a refund on the sizin...
Black Diamond, Sterling Silver
Pave Diamond Men's Wedding Ring 14k Gold SI Quality Diamond G-H Color Fine Ring.
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond Men's Wedding Ring 14k Gold SI Quality Diamond G-H Color Fine Ring.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Men’s 3-Stone 1.50 Carat Diamonds Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Men’s 3-Stone 1.50 Carat Diamonds Ring. Center diamond weights approx 0.80ct by formula with sides weighting approx 0.35ct each fit a total of 1.50tcw natural diamonds H/SI T...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Men's 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Mercedes Benz Logo Signet Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (19) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 0.28ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold - Stamped 14k Total...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman's Men's Sterling Silver Black Onyx Signet Ring Size 13 #24159
By David Yurman
Located in Washington Depot, CT
David Yurman's Men's Sterling Silver Black Onyx Signet Ring This bold sterling silver signet ring features a smooth rectangular black onyx cabochon in a bezel setting with a wide s...
Onyx, Sterling Silver
Vintage Men’s 22k Gold American Eagle 1/10oz Coin Ring 14k
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Men’s 22k American Eagle 1/10oz Coin Ring 14k Gold.
14k Gold, 22k Gold
White Gold Diamond Men's Ring - 14k Round Brilliant 1.53ctw Cluster
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $50 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .33ct Cut: Round Brilliant Color: H Cl...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Khan's Dominion Men's 18k Yellow & White Gold Ring with 9.3ct Siberian Jade
Located in London, GB
An 18ct yellow gold signet ring for men, hand-finished in London and hallmarked at Goldsmiths' Hall.
Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Classic Thick Band in 14K Solid Gold Men Band Wedding Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Classic Thick Band 14K Solid Gold Men Ring Band Wedding Ring For Groom Jewelry Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New with tags: A brand-new, unuse...
Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Roman Malakov 15.05 Carats Octagonal Shape Black Diamond Men's Cocktail Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A dashing men's cocktail ring, featuring an octagonal shape black diamond weighing 15.05 carats, bezel-set in 14K rose gold.
Black Diamond, Rose Gold
Men's 18K Yellow Gold Fancy Color Diamond Open Ring, 1.96ct
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow Gold Fancy color Diamond: 1.96ct total weight All diamonds are G-H/SI stones
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
USA Flag Ruby Sapphire Diamond Pave 14K Gold Men Signet Statement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
14K yellow gold men's statement signet ring features the American flag rendered in pave-set round rubies, blue sapphires, and diamonds across a 23x18mm rectangular face, with a galle...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Men's .925 Sterling Silver 1/2 Cttw Multi-Diamond Hexagon Frame Ring
Located in New York, NY
Discover a symbol of elegance and masculinity with this captivating .925 sterling silver ring, rhodium-plated to enhance its sophisticated luster. The unique hexagonal frame is metic...
Diamond, White Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Men's .925 Sterling Silver 1/2 Cttw Multi-Diamond Hexagon Frame Ring
Located in New York, NY
Discover a symbol of elegance and masculinity with this captivating .925 sterling silver ring, rhodium-plated to enhance its sophisticated luster. The unique hexagonal frame is metic...
White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
Men's .925 Sterling Silver 1/2 Cttw Multi-Diamond Hexagon Frame Ring
Located in New York, NY
Discover a symbol of elegance and masculinity with this captivating .925 sterling silver ring, rhodium-plated to enhance its sophisticated luster. The unique hexagonal frame is metic...
White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
Alexander the Great Men's 18k Yellow Gold Ring with Emeralds & Agate Carvings
Located in London, GB
Alexander the Great men's signet ring in solid 18K yellow gold, set with 48 natural emeralds totalling approximately 0.5 carats and three hand-carved agate cameos depicting Alexander...
Agate, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Men’s 4.50 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Men’s 4.50 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond Ring. Very impressive ring with makers mark Diamond with the letter C inside.
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold
Signet Style Natural Round Diamond Cluster Mens Ring in 18k Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage natural diamond men's ring set in 18k solid gold. Diamonds are all exceptional VS1-VS2 quality stones with equally pristine baguette-cut diamond side stones on the ring shank.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Men’s 1.10 Carat Old Miner Diamond Pinky Ring 14k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Men’s 1.10 Carat Old Miner Diamond Pinky Ring 14k Gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Lois D. Sasson Design Sterling Silver Tiger Eye Signet Men's Ring
Located in New York, NY
Sasson Design Sterling Silver Tiger Eye Signet Men's Ring. This exceptional piece features a matte finish sterling silver band that exudes refined elegance.
Tiger's Eye, Sterling Silver
Lois D. Sasson Design Sterling Silver Lapis Lazuli Signet Men's Ring
Located in New York, NY
Sasson Design Sterling Silver Lapis Lazuli Signet Men's Ring. This sophisticated piece features a striking round lapis lazuli set at the center of a matte finish sterling silver band.
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
14k Channel Diamond Wedding eternity Band. Mens diamond channel eternity ring
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Ring was sold by KAY jewelers. Possibly LEO diamonds.
Diamond
Vintage Men’s Textured Gold 0.28tcw Diamond Cluster Signet Ring 14k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
A vintage diamond cluster signet ring crafted in solid 14K gold, featuring seven bright single-cut diamonds set in a classic floral cluster formation. The stones are arranged in a ra...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Yellow Gold Sapphire & Diamond Men's Ring - 14k Oval Cabochon 3.25ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 11 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $35 or Down 1 size for $35 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphire Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 3.10c...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Diamond Men's Ring - 10k Round .50ctw Wedding Band
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 12 Sizing Fee: Up 1 1/2 sizes for $50 or Down 1 1/2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 10k White Gold & 10k Rose Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Roun...
Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Men's Vintage 9K Gold Carved Black Onyx Warrior Intaglio Statement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This vintage 9K gold ring features a dramatic carved black onyx intaglio depicting a classical warrior in full profile, rendered with remarkable detail in the helmet, beard, and shie...
Onyx, 9k Gold
1.42 Carat Mixed Cut Illusion Set Mens Natural Diamond Cluster Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Men's curved shank natural diamond cluster ring, featuring 9 assorted mixed cut Trapezoid and Asscher cut natural diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.13cttw Round Cut Diamond Men's Wedding Band Ring 14k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Classic men's wedding band ring, featuring 5 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 0.13 carat.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Mens 1.50 Carat Diamond Wedding Band Ring Platinum Size 12.75
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Brand: Tiffany & Co. Metal: Platinum Metal Purity: 950 Diamond Count: 15 brilliant cut Diamond Carat Weight: ~1.50 carats Diamond Color: D-F Diamond ...
Diamond, Platinum
Yellow Gold Diamond Men's Ring - 10k Round Brilliant 1.44ctw Nugget
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 10 Sizing Fee: Up 1 1/2 sizes for $35 or Down 1 size for $35 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.44ctw Cut: Round B...
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
EGL Certified .85 Carat Yellow Brown Diamond White Gold Mens Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1960's Natural .85 carat round fancy dark yellowish brown diamond with a very pleasing color, fashioned into a classic men's ring with two unique light yellow diamond baguettes in a ...
Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Blue Lodge Master Mason Men's Ring - 10k Masonic
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 10 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Organization: Blue Lodge Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Features: Smooth & Textured Finishes w...
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold 1.17ct Alpine Green Asscher Cut Emerald Men's Bezel Solitaire Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
The unisex design makes it an excellent choice for men or women looking for a classic and timeless statement piece.
Emerald, 14k Gold
22kt Men's Gold Ring 1ctw Rubies 2ctw Star Rubies 3ctw Black Star Sapphires
Located in Lafayette, LA
22kt Yellow Gold Men's Ring 1ctw Rubies 2ctw Star Rubies 3ctw Black Star Sapphires 1ctw Rubies 2ctw Star Rubies 3ctw Black Star Sapphieres 22kt Yellow Gold Size 12 20.43g 4.9mm x 1....
Ruby, Star Sapphire, Black Star, Star Ruby, Gold
Vintage Art Deco Men's 14K Gold Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Orlando, FL
A thoroughly handsome example of American Art Deco men's jewelry, this 14K two-tone gold solitaire ring pairs a bold, graphic silhouette with the fine hand-detailing that separates p...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Men's 14k Rosy Yellow Gold Large Detailed Indian Chief Head Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 14k Solid Slightly Rosy Yellow Gold Weight: 22.87 Grams Ring Size: 14 ( fitted on finger, please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 34.7mm (1....
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Men's 10k Yellow Gold Black Onyx w/ Diamond Grooved Sides Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old Round Cut - Pave Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamond - 0.04ctw (exact) (1) Natural Genuine Onyx - Rectangular Cut - Channel Set - Black ...
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold 2.73tcw Emerald Cut Emerald & Diamond Men's Ring, Dark Green Vertical
Located in Jupiter, FL
Make a bold statement with this emerald and diamond men's ring. The centerpiece features a captivating 2.70-carat emerald cut emerald from Zambia, exhibiting a dark green color, semi...
Emerald, 14k Gold
Men's Ring Square Design Natural Diamonds Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Diamond
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mens Diamond Ring Vintage Diamonds have a very good sparkle sort to speak "life". pre-owned in great condition as new overall Unique shape and design and looks great !
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 5.10 Carat Star Cabochon Ruby Yellow Gold Men's Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1960's Star Cabochon Ruby yellow gold men's Ring. The center piece of the ring is an oval shaped 5.10ct star ruby.
Ruby, Star Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Men’s 4 Carat Sapphire and Ruby Statement Ring 14 Karat
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Men’s 4 Carats Sapphire & Ruby Statement Ring. The ring has a sparking beauty made for the true men that like to stand out in the crowd.
Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique White Gold Large Carved Black Hardstone Portrait Men's Cameo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (1) Natural Genuine Hardstone - Oval Cut - Bezel Set - Black Base Color w/ White Carvings - 21.7 x 15.82mm (approx.) Material: Solid 14k White Gold Total Weight: 11.44...
Gold, White Gold
Men's 14k Tri Color Gold 0.23ct Bezel Diamond Solitaire Pinky Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set - H Color - VS2 Clarity - 0.23ct (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow, Rose & White Gold Weight: 10.8 Gr...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Rachel Koen Round Cut Diamonds Men's Ring 18K Yellow Gold 1.35cttw
Located in New York, NY
This is an elegant 18k rose gold men's diamond ring. The ring is centered with sparkling round cut diamonds set in white gold that weighs approximately 1.35cts.
Diamond, 18k Gold
925 Sterling Silver Moissanite Round Wedding Band For Men's Wedding Ring Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
925 Sterling Silver Moissanite Round Wedding Band For Men's Wedding Ring Gift. Base Material: 925 Sterling Silver.
Silver, Sterling Silver
TIFFANY & Co. Forever Platinum 6mm Lucida Wedding Band Ring 12 Men's New
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Forever Platinum 6mm Lucida Wedding Band Ring 12 Men's Metal: Platinum Size: 12 Band Width: 6mm Weight: 14.80 grams Hallmark: ©TIFFANY&Co.
Platinum
14.77 Carat GoldSheen Sapphire Diamonds Blue Sapphire Yellow Gold Men's Ring
By Brenda Smith
Located in Woodstock, GA
14.77 Carat GoldSheen Sapphire Diamonds Blue Sapphire Yellow Gold Men's Ring, In Stock. This Goldsheen Sapphire men's ring requires no treatments.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Men's 14k White & Yellow Gold 0.40ctw Pave Diamond Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (13) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - H Color - I1 Clarity Total Carat Weight: 0.40ctw (approx.) Material: 14K Solid White Gold w/ Yellow Go...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Horse Men's Ring - 10k Round .63ctw Equestrian Horseshoe
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 10 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $60 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .63ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - ...
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Nugget Ring for Men, 0.25ct Pave Set Diamonds, 1970
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This bold 14K yellow gold men’s ring features a free-style nugget design, combining rugged texture with refined elegance.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Men's Ring with .53ct European Cut Diamond in Belcher Setting
Located in Big Bend, WI
Vintage 14K yellow gold men's ring holding a European cut .53ct diamond in a belcher setting with a wide band.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Men's Lion Face Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold Weighting 20 Gram
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Men's Lion Face Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold Size 10.5 Stamped and tested 14K weighting 20 Gram Diamond eyes total weight .05 Carat No evidence of repairs, no damage, new item, ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rachel Koen 1.53Cttw Three Stone Diamond Men's Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This stunning three stone men's ring is crafted in 14K yellow and white gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Men's luxury green emerald ring , 3.25ct natural emerald, 1.85ct natural diamond
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Introducing our exquisite Green Emerald Ring for men, a true testament to luxury and style.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
TJD 0.30 Carat Princess Cut Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Men's Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your sophisticated style when you wear this men's diamond band ring in 18KT yellow gold. These band ring are studded with 4 princess Cut natural diamonds in 0.30 carat.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Men’s Baguette and Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Gold Vintage Dome Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Handsome High Quality Gent’s Diamond Gold Ring. Securely Pave Hand set with 6.00tcw Baguette & Round Brilliant Cut Pave Diamonds. Hand crafted 14K Yellow Gold mounting. Ring size 10,...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire Diamond Mens Engagement Ring in Solid 14k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Blue Sapphire Diamond Mens Engagement Ring in 14K Gold featuring natural blue sapphire of 1.68 carat and diamonds of 0.36 carats.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.31tcw 14K Natural Emerald-Emerald Cut & Diamond Accent Men's Statement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Featured is a stunning natural emerald and diamond accent men's ring. The center stone carries a full 3.25-carat, natural Zambian emerald with remarkable qualities.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Men's Two Tone Platinum Diamond 18.80 Carat Star Blue Sapphire Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An Entirely Handmade Handsome One of a Kind Men's Ring Created in 18K Yellow Gold Featuring a Huge Blue Star Sapphire!
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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.
Ancient Egyptians referred to the vibrant stone as the “gem of the sun.”
There are many ways to showcase a diamond, from traditional prongs to a smooth, streamlined bezel. Here’s everything you need to consider.
The vintage bombé ring is bursting with color and timeless style.
Zircon is a magnificent and underrated natural gemstone that has been worn and adored for centuries.
Givers of fine gems enjoy surprise more than receivers, and women more than men. Find out what else our survey of 3,000 Americans revealed.
If diamonds don’t seem right, what about a magnificent sapphire, ruby or emerald?
Accounting for just 1 percent of all diamonds, these marvels of nature are exceedingly rare and gorgeously complex.
Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.