6.50 Carats Natural Tanzanite and Diamond 18k Solid White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
6.50 Carats Natural Very Nice Looking Tanzanite and Diamond 18K Solid White Gold Ring Total Natural Tanzanite Weight is: Approx. 5.80 Carats Tanzanite Measures: Approx. 13.00 x 10...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Unisex Ring X- links solid 18K Gold Ø US8 / 2.15gr
Located in SE
Antique or Vintage Ring from ca. 1930s - 1960s made of X - links soldered together. Unisex type. Yellow Gold.Hallmarked 18K, Swedish customs hallmarks. The band is 5 mm wide. Size...
18k Gold
6.00 Carats Natural Tanzanite and Diamond 18k Solid White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
6.00 Carats Natural Very Nice Looking Tanzanite and Diamond 18K Solid White Gold Ring Suggested Replacement Value: Approx
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
5.75 Carats Natural Tanzanite and Diamond 18k Solid White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
5.75 Carats Natural Very Nice Looking Tanzanite and Diamond 18K Solid White Gold Ring Suggested Replacement Value: $7,800.00 Total Natural Oval Cut Tanzanite Weight is: Approx. 4....
Diamond, Tanzanite, White Gold, 18k Gold
9.90 Carats Natural Tanzanite and Diamond 18k Solid White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
9.90 Carats Natural Very Nice Looking Tanzanite and Diamond 18K Solid White Gold Ring Suggested Replacement Value: Approx
Diamond, Tanzanite, White Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Snake Serpent Ring Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US6 / 8.3gr
Located in SE
Antique Serpent Ring ca. late 19th - early 20 century in solid 18K Yellow Gold.Coiled body with engraved scales, the head decorated with two natural old mine cut Diamonds Ø 2.25ct / ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unisex Ruby Diamond Wedding Dome Ring in 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Unisex Ruby Diamond Wedding Dome Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural ruby of 1.36 carats and diamonds of 0.55 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tanzanite gold ring in 18k solid gold by Oltremare Gioielli made in Italy.
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
A beautifully well-crafted 18k solid gold ring with a combination of sandblasted and polished finishes.
Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold
18k Solid White Gold Faceted Blue Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring Certified
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 18K Solid White Gold Gemstone - Blue Sapphire Gemstone Weight - 1.1 cts Gemstone pcs - 1 Gemstone shape - Oval Gemstone size - 7 x 5 mm Diamond Weight...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 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
7.65 Carats Natural Turquoise and Diamond 18k Solid White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
7.65 Carats Impressive Natural Turquoise and Diamond 18K White Gold Ring Suggested Replacement Value $6,000.00 Total Natural Oval Turquoise Weight is: Approx. 7.00 Carats Turquoi...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Marquise Diamond Eternity Band Ring, 4.31ct SI Clarity, 18K Solid White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
SI Clarity HI Color Marquise Diamond Stackable Eternity Band Ring 18K White Gold features a continuous circle of marquise-cut diamonds. Diamonds are a universal symbol of eternity an...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tacori Solid 18k White Gold GIA 2.63ctw Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tacori
Located in Montclair, NJ
Total Carat Weight: 2.63 (approx.) Material: Solid 18k White Gold Weight: 8.53 Grams Ring Size: 9.0 (Fitted on a finger.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Teal Blue Green Australian Solid Black Opal Diamond 18k Gold Bypass Ring
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A striking Australian opal ring displaying beautiful aqua blue and green colours, accented with four brilliant cut diamonds in an intricate 18ct yellow gold bypass setting. This beau...
Opal, Diamond, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,976Sale Price|20% Off
18K Solid Gold Dome Ring with Natural .75ct Uncut Diamond Polki vintage
Located in Delhi, DL
Indulge in timeless elegance with this exquisite dome ring, masterfully crafted from 18K solid gold and adorned with a .75-carat uncut diamond, also known as Polki.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2.70 Carats Natural Sapphire and Diamond 18K Solid White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.70 Carats Natural Sapphire and Diamond 18K Solid White Gold Ring Total Natural Oval Sapphire Weights: Approx. 1.60 Carats Sapphire Measures: Approx. 6.00 x 8.00mm Sapphire trea...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Multi Sapphire and Diamond Reversible Ring 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 18K Solid White Gold Gemstone - Multi Sapphire Gemstone Weight - 1.05 cts Gemstone size - 1.4 x 1.4 mm Gemstone shape - Square Diamond Weight - 0.2...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.80 Carats Natural Sapphire and Diamond 18k Solid White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"3.80 Carats Natural Sapphire and Diamond 18K Solid White Gold Ring Total Natural Oval Cut Sapphire Weights: Approx. 1.90 Carats Sapphire Measures: Approx. 8.00 x 7.00mm Sapphire...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
18K 750 Solid Yellow Gold Natural Diamond and Citrine Wide Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow Gold Natural Diamond and Sapphire Band Ring Metal Type: 18k 750 Solid Yellow Gold Total Item Weight: 14.4 Grams Ring Size: 7 (Resizable) Dimensions: Length: 24.0 mm X Wid...
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.90Ct blue sapphire and natural diamond ring in 18k solid gold
Located in Singapore, SG
The sapphire exhibits a vivid blue hue and sparkles from every angle, complemented by two rows of pavé-set diamonds encircling the contours of the 18K yellow gold band. Effortlessly ...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold
18.00 Carats Natural Tanzanite and Diamond 18k Solid White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18.00 Carats Natural Very Nice Looking Tanzanite and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Ring Total Natural Tanzanite Weight is: Approx. 15.50 Carats Tanzanite Measures: Approx. 16.00 x ...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Solid Gold Rhodium 2.53ctw Fancy Diamond Cluster Wide Concave Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Rose Cut - Prong Set - Fancy Champagne Color - 5.9mm (66) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Fiery Brilliant - ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
$1,005Sale Price / item|50% Off
Moissanite Half Eternity Band Ring Set in 18k Solid White Gold Ring for Gift
Located in New York, NY
Moissanite Half Eternity Band Ring in 18k solid white gold. You shall need these half band ring to make a statement with your look.
Other, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1948 Ring natural 1ct Aquamarine solid 18K Gold Ø7US / 3.1 gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Ring for a female hand. Frame in solid 18K Orange ( band) Yellow (claws) Gold.
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
18k Solid Yellow Gold Contemporary Diamond and Blue Sapphire Statement Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 18K Solid Yellow Gold Gemstone - Blue Sapphire Gemstone weight - 0.66 cts Gemstone pcs - 4 Gemstone shape - Marquise, Round Gemstone size - 4.5 x 2.2,...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ring natural 5ct Opal solid 18K Gold ØUS6 / 4.83 gr
Located in SE
Vintage Ring decorated with bezel set oval cut cabochon of natural Opal stone Ø 12 x 10 mm x 5.25 mm deep, ca. 5 ct . Stone with natural flows inside, shows multicolored effects ofte...
Opal, 18k Gold
GIA Certified Colombian Emerald and Natural Diamond Ring in Solid 18K Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
Crafted in solid 18k yellow gold, it’s a heritage treasure with unmistakable brilliance.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Solid Yellow Gold Amethyst Ring, Pendant and Earring Jewelry Set Gift
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Amethyst Ring, Pendant and Earrings Jewelry Set made in 18K Gold to make a statement with your look.
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tacori Solid 18k White Gold GIA 1.51ctw Triple Excellent Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tacori
Located in Montclair, NJ
Total Carat Weight: 1.51 (approx.) Material: Solid 18k White Gold Weight: 7.6 Grams Ring Size: 10.0 (Fitted on a finger.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Men's 18k Solid Gold Ring With Amethyst Persian Style Band Oltremare Gioielli
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
Persepolis Warriors: Persian-Inspired 18k Gold Ring with Amethyst – Italian Craftsmanship in an Ancient-Inspired Band Step into history with this meticulously crafted solid gold ring...
Amethyst, 18k Gold
1968 Ring natural Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US6.75/ 2.9gr
Located in SE
Vintage Ring in solid 18K White Gold featuring natural princess cut Emerald 2.75 mm x 2.15 mm / ca. 0.11 ct with natural internal flaws and inclusions.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage Ring 0.85ct Emerald solid 18K Yellow Gold Ø US7 / 3.7gr
Located in SE
Elegant vintage Emerald Ring, the carved band in solid 18ct Yellow Gold + bezel set natural emerald cut Emerald stone of deep /strong Green color 6 mm x 5 mm x 3.75 mm deep / ca. 0.8...
Emerald, 18k Gold
Natural Brown Diamond Floral Bloom Ring in 18K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
The bloom expands with layered petals of 18k solid gold; the inner tier is crafted in rose gold and densely pavé-set with pink-tinted natural diamonds, while the outer petals are whi...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,826Sale Price / item|20% Off
2.61 Ct Natural Diamond Marquise Cluster Cocktail Ring 18K Solid White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
2.61 Ct Natural Diamond Marquise Cluster Cocktail Ring 18K Solid White Gold Designed to captivate, this nature-inspired piece wraps around your finger like a graceful vine, featurin...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamond 0.58Ct Eternity Wedding Band Ring 18K Solid White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Natural Diamond Half Eternity Stackable Band Ring 18 Karat White Gold features mixed cut diamonds set in the half of the band making a half eternity band ring. Diamonds are a univer...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Men's Solid 18k Yellow Gold 0.87ctw Brilliant Diamond Wide Band Pinky Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Total Carat Weight: 0.87 (approx.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold & White Gold at the Bezel Weight: 18.28 Grams Ring Size: 9.0 (Fitted on a finger.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$512Sale Price / item|50% Off
Moissanite Handmade Solid Engagement Ring in 18k Yellow Gold Jewelry for Mom
Located in New York, NY
Moissanite Handmade Solid Engagement Ring in 18k solid yellow gold. You shall need these engagement ring to make a statement with your look.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Camelia 18k Solid Heavy Yellow Gold Flower Ring 56
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous Chanel ring from the elegant Camelia collection features the classic flower design crafted in 18k yellow gold. Made in France circa 2010s. Measurements: 0.90" (23mm) wi...
Yellow Gold
Antique Ring Carnelian solid 18K Orange Gold Ø US 5.5 / 5.1gr
Located in SE
No hallmarks, metal tested solid 18K Orange Gold. Fine used condition. Surface of the stone has a few minor scratches, very firm and secure setting .
Carnelian, 18k Gold
$4,740Sale Price / item|20% Off
SI/HI Real Diamond Double Band Engagement Ring 18k Solid White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Celebrate your forever with a ring that speaks of love, purity, and trust. Our natural diamond engagement ring, available in solid 18K gold, is crafted with unmatched precision and p...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Studded Crossover Wedding Ring for Women in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 18K Solid Yellow Gold Gemstone - Diamond Diamond Weight - 0.29 cts Diamond size - 1.4 mm Gross Weight - 3.49 Grams Shank width - 2.3 mm Setting - Pro...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Halo Ring Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver Ø US7.75 /8gr
Located in SE
Diamond Flower Ring, Renaissance styled. Likely German, made ca. 1850s -1920s. The band is hallmarked /tested 18K Yellow Gold, top crown is made of Silver. The flower crown is Ø 1...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Italian 18k Solid Gold Wedding Band, Emeralds, Diamonds and Ruby Ring
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
Discover our exclusive made to order unisex wedding band, featuring natural emeralds, rubies, and diamonds arranged to represent the Italian flag. This patriotic Italian wedding band...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unisex Diamond Ring Band Natural Diamonds 3 Tone 18k Solid Gold Three colors
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Diamond Ring Band - Cool Unique Design Pre- owned in great condition -as new 18k Three tone - Rose White and Yellow Gold Solid Gold Natural Diamond H-I-SI approx 1.0 carat Total gold...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Egyptian Scarab Ring solid 18K Gold Ø 6.25 US / 2.4 gr
Located in SE
A Ring decorated with Egyptian Scarab Beetle accented with lotus leaves on the shoulders in solid 18K Yellow Gold.
18k Gold
1976 Nordic Ring solid White 18K Gold Diamonds US 8.75 / 4.2g
Located in SE
Vintage Ring in solid 18K White Gold decorated with Diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold
$1,296Sale Price / item|20% Off
Dainty Baguette Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring Made in Solid 18k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Refined and minimalist, this elegant ring is crafted in lustrous 18K white gold and features a stunning 0.41-carat baguette-cut diamond at its center.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1954 Nordic Ring solid 18K Gold 3ct Emerald Diamonds ØUS6/ 7.5gr
Located in SE
A ring with medium green cabochon cut natural Emerald bezel set in wired floret in solid 18K Gold accented with four diamond cut Diamonds arranged in cross formation.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1912 Ring Red Garnet Seed Pearls solid 18K Gold Ø5US / 1.1gr
Located in SE
Antique Ring with two natural Seed Pearls and one rose cut Garnet of Pyrope variety set in solid 18K Gold band with hand - engraved decor on the shoulders.
Garnet, Pearl, 18k Gold
$5,272Sale Price / item|20% Off
Certified 1.91 CTW Fine Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 18K Solid White Gold Gemstone - Diamond Gemstone Weight - 1.91 cts Gemstone Size - 1.6 mm Diamond Pcs - 237 Gross Weight - 15.231 Grams Shank width -...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,792Sale Price / item|20% Off
1.68 Carat Natural Diamond Double Band Engagement Ring Solid 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Details: Item Code:- SER-27370C Gross Weight :- 3.76 gm 18k Solid White Gold Weight :- 3.42 gm Natural Diamond Weight :- 1.68 carat ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Solid Yellow Gold Ram Head Open Ring Blue And Green Enamel
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 7.7 Grams Enamel Color: Blue and Green Ring Size: 7 Stamped: "750" Ram Head Width Height: ~ 14 mm Condition: ...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
2.64 Carats Natural African Ruby and Diamond 18K Solid White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.64 Carats Impressive Natural African Ruby and Diamond 18K Solid White Gold Ring Suggested Replacement Value: $6,500.00 Total Red Ruby Weight is: 2.04 Carats (High Quality) Ruby...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Dainty Emerald Ring Earrings Jewelry Set Made in 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Dainty Emerald Ring Earrings Jewelry Set 18K Gold to make a statement with your look.
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Fancy Diamond Bypass Floral Ring in 18K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
This high-jewelry bypass ring features a dramatic S-curve design crafted from 18k solid gold, with each path meticulously lined with natural pavé diamonds.
Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gol...
Marquise Diamond Everyday Solitaire Ring Bezel Set in 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 18K Solid White Gold Gemstone - Diamond Diamond Weight - 0.56 cts Diamond pc - 1 Diamond size - 7.1 x 4.4 mm Diamond Shape - Marquise Gross Weight - 1...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1948 Finish Ring Daimonds solid 18K Gold Silver Ø6.75 US/ 1.7gr
Located in SE
Finish Ring with 7 Diamond stones set in White Gold or Silver clusters on top of solid 18K Yellow Gold band .
Diamond, 18k Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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