$2,344Sale Price|20% Off
Distinctive European Cut Diamond Ring in 14k Two-Tone Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Distinctive European Cut Diamond Ring in 14k Two-Tone Gold Crafted in 14k two-tone gold, this vintage ring features a 0.36 carat European cut diamond in a raised prong setting.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-Century Two-Tone Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Denver, CO
A round brilliant-cut diamond weighing approximately 0.48 carats, I color VS clarity, centers this classic engagement ring. The sparkling center stone is accented by six single-cut d...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
14K Two Toned Gold 1.00 Carat 5 Stone Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
The beautiful diamonds are set in lustrous 14k two-toned gold. 'Video Available Upon Request' Product features: Diamond Type: Natural White Diamond Diamond Count: 5 Round-Cut Diamo...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
18K Two Tone MultiColor Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
18K Two Tone MultiColor Diamond Cocktail Ring Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age.
Diamond, 18k Gold
$4,468Sale Price|20% Off
Two-Tone 18k Gold Natural Blue Sapphire & Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Bloomington, MN
Two-Tone 18k Gold Natural Blue Sapphire & Diamond Halo Ring This striking sapphire and diamond ring is crafted in 18k two-tone gold and centered with a natural blue sapphire wei...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Two Toned .13 CTW Diamond Ring
Located in Stuart, FL
14k two toned .13 CTW diamond ring. The ring has a yellow gold wavy design with 3 round diamonds in a white gold bezel setting.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow & White Gold Diamond Arrow Two-Tone Bypass Ring
Located in Seattle, WA
A fascinating vintage diamond ring set in a two-toned band, is truly a one of a kind with a playful arrow motif.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
TJD 14K Two-Tone Gold Diamond Triple Row Crossover Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Key Details • Total Diamond Weight: 0.07 Carat • Total Stones: 33 Natural Diamonds • Diamond Cut: Single Cut Round • Diamond Color: H-I • Diamond Clarity: I2 • Metal: 14K Two-Tone G...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Mandarin Garnet Fancy-Colored Diamond Two-Tone Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A unique and stylish ring featuring a fine spessartine garnet, known as mandarin in the trade when the color is fine, weighing 2.68 carats. It has a bright vivid orange color and is ...
Diamond, Garnet, Mandarin Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian Two Gold Tone Diamond Trinity Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
The setting features an 18K gold shank with a platinum head and gallery. Setting diamonds in platinum, white gold, or even silver is a design choice often utilized throughout history...
White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Silver
$2,335Sale Price|20% Off
18K Two-Tone Gold and Diamond Layered Design Band Ring
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
This vintage 1970s artisan wedding band is a stunning fusion of Modernist and organic design, expertly crafted in 18K two-tone gold. The elegant wave pattern creates a sense of movem...
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage Two-Tone Ruby & Halo Diamond Ring in 13k Gold
Located in New York, NY
A delicate vintage ring crafted in 13K two-tone gold, showcasing an oval ruby center encircled by a shimmering diamond halo.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco diamond 14k yellow gold two tone engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A delicate engagement ring from the Art Deco era, this elegant two tone design centers on a sparkling old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.35 carat.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
.27 Carat Diamond Two Tone Gold Mens Double "T" Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
This distinctive men’s ring features approximately three .27 carats of diamonds set within a bold double “T” design, crafted in contrasting two-tone gold.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-Century Two-Tone Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Denver, CO
Set in two-tone 14K white and yellow gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond Ring 18K White Rose Gold 750 Two Tone
Located in New York, NY
Two Tone Round Diamond Ring Metal Type: 18K 750 White & Rose Gold Total Item Weight: 6.86 Grams Ring Size: 7 (Resizable) 1: Natural Diamond Weight: 0.80 Ct.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Sparkling 0.82ct Floral Diamond Ring in 18K Two-Toned Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Crafted in 18K two-toned gold, it weighs 4.2g and fits a 51.5EU / 13HK size.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Midcentury Two-Tone Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This stunning solitaire engagement ring features an Old European cut diamond center stone measuring approximately 0.60 carats, G color SI1 clarity. The band is crafted in 14K yellow ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond 18K Two-Tone Dangling Hearts Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A captivating ring adorned with heart-shaped charms in yellow and white gold. Each charm is encrusted with round-cut diamonds, totaling 1.00 carat, showcasing a brilliant white spark...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Two-Tone 18 Karat Gold Italian Eternity Diamond Ring
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Produced by award winning Italian designer Stefano Vitolo. Stefano creates custom artisanal one of a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Exquisite Natural Diamond Floral Ring in 18K Two-Tone Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Crafted in 18K two-tone gold, the design features a striking yellow gold openwork base adorned with white gold floral motifs—each petal set with natural round brilliant diamonds tota...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vitolo 18K Two-Tone Gold Diamond Etruscan-Style Band Ring
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Inspired by ancient Italian artistry, this Vitolo Etruscan-style band ring is meticulously handcrafted in 18K white and yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1940's Transitional Cut Diamond Ring 14k Two Tone Gold
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Exceptional circa 1940's transitional cut diamond ring in a setting that's comfortable and suitable for everyday wear. Transitional diamonds bridge the gap between old european cut d...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 0.20 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring 14k Two-Tone Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 0.20 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring 14k Two-Tone Gold. The diamond measures approx 0.20 carat H/SI1 color, clarity.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Turquoise Ring Two Tone Gold and Diamonds 18 Karat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Turquoise Diamond Ring 18K Two Tones of Golds - Yellow and White Gold approx 18.2gr Center Stone is Round Dome like shape Egyptian Natural Blue Turquoise Size approx 15 mm in...
Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Two-Tone Gold Baguette Diamond Bypass Ring, 1980s, Unisex
Located in Sewickley, PA
This elegant 14k two-tone diamond ring showcases a harmonious blend of white and yellow gold, highlighting its sophisticated design.
Diamond, Gold
14K Two Toned Gold 1.0 Carat 5 Stone Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
The beautiful diamonds are set in lustrous 14k two-toned gold.
White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in Two Tone Gold
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
The ring is crafted from solid two-tone gold. This Art Deco style diamond ring would make a well-deserved treat for yourself or your beloved one.
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2 Carat Diamond Bridal Ring Set 14k Two-Toned Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Ring Summary ♥ Main Stone: Diamond Approx. Carat Weight: 2.00cttw Diamond Clarity: SI1/SI2 Diamond Color: G/H Band Material: 14k Two-Toned Gold Stone Cut: Round Set: 2 Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Masonic Blue Lodge Diamond Signet Ring in Two-Tone Gold
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This distinguished Masonic Blue Lodge ring is crafted in two-tone gold, stamped “MDCO” and “10–14K,” reflecting quality construction and traditional design.
Diamond, Gold
$5,558Sale Price|20% Off
Ring Diamonds 0, 340 Carats Two-Tones Gold 18 Carats
Located in Vannes, FR
Ring Diamonds 0, 340 Carats Two-Tones Gold 18 Carats This elegant two-tone ring in yellow and white gold is a piece of jewelry with great sophistication, designed in a band style t...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1.44 Ct. Pear Shaped Yellow Diamond Ring 18K Two Tone Gold Designer Diamond Ring
Located in Deira, AE
Radiating modern elegance and exceptional brilliance, this stunning open-style diamond ring showcases a captivating combination of natural fancy yellow and white diamonds. Designed w...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold, Rose Gold
Suzy Levian 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Diamond Halo Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
A high polish finish completes this look of exquisite beauty. Center stone Diamonds: One Center cut: Round Diamond weight: 3/5 carat Color: I-J Clarity: I1-I2 Setting: Prong Certifi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Diamond Two-Tone 18k Yellow Gold and 18K White Gold Band Ring
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Claris-A offers this diamond two-tone 18K gold band ring, designed with intertwining ribbons of yellow and white gold set with diamonds across a broad, sculptural profile.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Heart Shape Two-Tone Gold Diamond Cocktail 14 Karat Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Heart Shape Two Tone Gold Diamond Cocktail 14 Karat Gold Ring Size 5 1/2 14 K gold Stamped 9.0 Grams.
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
18 Karat Gold "Illusion-Set" Diamond Two-Tone Fashion Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Gold "Illusion-Set" Diamond Two-Tone Fashion Ring Are you the one who loves the sanity of something classic, yet loves to keep in touch with the modernity of things, then t...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Retro-Era 14K Gold Two-Tone Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This stunning two-tone ring, crafted in 14K white and yellow gold, features an Old European-cut diamond weighing approximately 1.00 carat, G color and SI2 clarity.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Two Tone 1.59 Carat Diamond Abstract Ring
Located in New York, NY
Bold and contemporary, this 18K two tone diamond ring features an eye catching sculptural design crafted in white and rose gold and set with 1.59 carats of diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Diamond Three Stone Two Tone Ring
Located in Trumbull, CT
Cluster of diamonds are mounted together to look alike three solitaire diamonds. Set in 14K, white and yellow, two tone gold. Comfortable wear and perfect for everyday use. Total wei...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Impressive Amethyst Two Tone Ring with Diamonds
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
-Custom made -18 k Yellow & White Gold -Ring size: 7 -Amethyst: 6.00 ct -Diamond: 0.53ct -Width: 4- 16mm -Weight: 11.8gr Original Retail: $5500
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Two-Toned Gold Ring with Diamonds, Wedding Band
Located in Stamford, CT
14Kt Two Toned Ring with Diamonds. 6.5 size, 30 diamonds 1 Ct TDW, 2.81 grams total weight.
Diamond, 14k Gold
18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Effy Fashion Ring with Diamonds
By Effy
Located in Stamford, CT
18Kt Two Tone Gold Effy Fashion Ring with Diamonds. Size 7.75 12.1 grams total weight.
Diamond, 18k Gold
10 Karat Two-Tone Gold Diamond Engagement Ring 0.60 TDW
Located in Stamford, CT
10 Karat Two Tone Gold Diamond Engagement Ring 0.60 TDW.
Diamond, 10k Gold
Celestial Diamond Moon, Sun & Star Ring in 18k Two Tone Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Celestial Diamond Moon, Sun & Star Ring in 18k Two Tone Gold This 18k two tone gold ring features a wide band design with raised moon, sun, and star motifs set against a texture...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s 14K Two Tone Gold 1.15ct Old European Diamond Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1940s Item Details: Ring Size: 6.75 (Sizable) Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.6 grams Diamond Details: Center Diamond: 1.15ct, Old European Br...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.50ctw White & Yellow Natural Diamond 14K Gold Two Tone Ring
Located in Sewickley, PA
This elegant 14k white and yellow gold ring showcases a striking two-tone design that highlights its brilliance and craftsmanship.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Emerald & Diamond Edwardian Style Wide Band Two Tone Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Make a bold statement with this stunning wide Edwardian Style Wide Band Ring. where vintage charm meets modern elegance. A brilliant emerald, rich in color and symbolism, takes cente...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Two-Tone Gold Cocktail Ring with 0.80ct Champagne & White Diamonds
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k two-tone gold ring set with champagne-colored and white brilliant-cut diamonds up to 0.80 ct - ring size US 6 - EU 16.5 (52) Detailed description: The top of the ring is 8.7 mm...
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Five Stone Diamond and 14K Gold Two-Tone Band Ring
Located in Denver, CO
Five single-cut diamonds, together weighing approximately 0.05 carats, F color, SI clarity, sparkle shoulder-to-shoulder in this classic and lovely band ring, hand fabricated in two-...
Diamond, 14k Gold
10.00 Carat Aquamarine Diamond Halo Two-Tone Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Aqua and diamond cocktail ring. 10.00ct cushion cut center aqua with a halo of 22 round full diamonds set in a two-tone handmade cocktail setting.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Black Onyx Diamond Two-Tone Ring in 14k Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Introducing our Vintage Black Onyx Diamond Two-Tone Ring in 14K Gold, a stunning piece of jewelry that showcases the perfect blend of elegance and style.
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Old European Cut Diamond Ring in 14k Two-Tone Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Vintage Old European Cut Diamond Ring in 14k Two-Tone Gold This vintage ring is crafted in 14k two-tone gold and features a 0.50ct Old European cut diamond set in a white gold top w...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Meghna Jewels Two Tone Diamond 18 Karat Gold Wave Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold. It is hand set with 0.383 carats of sparkling diamonds. 18k gold with round brilliant diamonds Carat total weight .38 ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
14K Two-Tone Gold and Diamond Statement Ring Size 8.5 #25413
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Two-Tone Gold and Diamond Statement Ring Size 8.5 This striking 14K two-tone gold statement ring features an airy openwork silhouette accented with 100 round brilliant cut diamo...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Two Tone Tapered Baguette Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Additional round diamonds frame the outer edge. Marked “750” and “T864,” the ring is in good condition with minor surface wear consistent with age. 18K Two Tone Tapered Baguette Cut...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
3 Princess Cut Diamond Band Ring Two Toned 18k Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18k Gold Diamond Count: 3 princess cut Total Diamond Carat Weight: ~0.45 carats Diamond Color: I-K Diamond Clarity: VS Ring Size: 7.5 Total Weight...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Two Tone Diamond Cross Band Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K White Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 7.25 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 6.00 Grams Ring Width: 7.60 mm Diamond Carat Weig...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow 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 diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And 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.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond 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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