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Van Cleef & Arpels Enamel Polka Dot Gold Dome Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
red enamel color really pop. This polka dot VCA gold ring is very stylish, and it will perfectly
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Dome Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

VCA 1.68ct Round Brilliant Cut Band Ring, VS1 Clarity, White Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels round brilliant-cut diamond eternity band with a gold swivel design. Ring Size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold

VCA GIA 10.10ct Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, 18k Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
GIA-certified 10.10ct diamond and emerald ring in an 18k yellow gold mounting. The center diamond
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Chapeau Chinois Ring 18k Gold Paris Opens Estate VCA
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish estate Van Cleef & Arpels "Chapeau Chinois" ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold (circa
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960s VCA Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
gold in a US Ring size 9. Weigh: 14.0g
Category

20th Century Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Floral Ruby and Diamond Ring, 18 Karat, with Original VCA Box
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A Van Cleef and Arpels Floral Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with an Original VCA
Category

20th Century French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Braided Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
delicate sparkle of the diamonds create a feminine appeal for the ring. This braided gold ring by VCA is
Category

1990s Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Peridot 18k Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Peridot Ring Bezel Set The Green Peridot is 2.39 ct Hallmarked
Category

Vintage 1970s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Peridot, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Pave Diamond Gold Dome Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A classic Van Cleef & Arpels pave diamond 18k gold dome ring. 
The dome has angled corners with the
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Braided Band Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
purely timeless. A perfect gold VCA ring which is essential to have.
Category

Vintage 1980s American Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Gold Flower Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold flower ring by Van Cleef & Arpels with approx. 0.55ctw in diamonds. Ring size - 4.5
Category

20th Century French More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Important 18k white gold cocktail ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. Set with sapphires and approx
Category

20th Century French More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Tiger’s Eye Gold Vintage Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A unique vintage ring by Van Cleef & Arpels made of 18k gold and a tiger’s eye.
The ring perfectly
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Dome Rings

Materials

Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold Ring Mother of Pearl
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Yellow Gold GEMSTONE: Mother of Pearl WEIGHT: 9.1 grams RING SIZE: 7.75 HALLMARKS: VCA, 18KT, & the
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold and Diamond Dome Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
yellow gold. Accented with yellow gold "X" on both sides of the ring. Signed: VCA, 18k, no. 845H-2. Size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artist Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 25 round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

20th Century French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Ring White Gold Diamond
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra domed ring, made of 18k white gold, featuring diamond. Diamonds are
Category

1990s French Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful and special 18k gold cocktail ring by Van Cleef & Arpels, featuring vibrant blue
Category

20th Century French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Coral Diamond Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A gorgeous vintage ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. Made of 18k gold, coral and diamond. Diamonds are
Category

Vintage 1980s French Band Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Diamond Leaf Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Signed Van Cleef & Arpels (VCA), this white gold ring has a moving leaf motif. Total weight is 9.9
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold Buckle Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, Country of manufacture, hallmark for 18 karat gold and serial number. Wearable and French chic, the ring
Category

Vintage 1970s French More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Diamond Yellow + White Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow and White Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 2 round brilliant cut
Category

Vintage 1960s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ring From the classic Alhambra collection
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels, 18K Gold Onyx Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This VCA onyx diamond ring is crafted in 18k gold. It consists of 24 onyx and 83 round-cut diamonds
Category

Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Enamel Gold Ring, French, C. 1960
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Napoli, Italy
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels white & brown enamel cocktail ring. Marked 18 carat yellow gold, signed
Category

Vintage 1960s French Engagement Rings

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond White Gold Band Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Band Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. With Round Brilliant cut diamonds VS1
Category

1990s French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Philippine Diamond Dome Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Stamford, CT
ring with classic plain shoulders. 18 round full cut round diamonds set in a yellow gold setting. 18
Category

Late 20th Century Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Coral and Diamond Band Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat gold band ring with irregular texture set with two triangular pieces of coral with in
Category

Vintage 1970s French Band Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Diamond Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Pure Alhambra Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 33 round brilliant cut
Category

1990s French Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Emerald 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
VCA Emerald & Diamond Asymmetrical Stacking Ring. Pave Set Round Brilliant Diamonds and Emeralds TW
Category

Vintage 1970s French Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18kt. yellow gold braid design ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Braintree, GB
gold braid design ring. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this exquisite piece features a
Category

Vintage 1980s French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Oiseaux De Paradis Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
-Mint condition -Ring size: 5.5 -Weight: 7.8 gr -Width: 25mm -Diamond: 1.10ct *VCA Box
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Diamond White Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent Van Cleef & Arpels ring from the Pure Alhambra collection features the lucky
Category

Early 2000s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole Diamond Gold 8 Flower Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
. Metal is 18k yellow gold, weight 11.95 gram. Signed VCA 750, stamped with serial number. Size 51 (US 5.5
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef and Arpels Cerfs-Volants Diamond Gold 18K Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Geneva, CH
SIGNATURE: VCA MARKS: Au750 52, numbered, French gold assay mark SIZE/DIMENSIONS: US ring size approximately
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold White Coral Diamond Alhambra Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold White Coral Diamond Alhambra Ring from Van Cleef & Arpels. With 1 round brilliant
Category

Vintage 1970s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold Abalone Diamond Honeycomb Band Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite Van Cleef & Arpels 18 karat gold domed band ring showcases a unique honeycomb
Category

Late 20th Century Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Green Chalcedony Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Green Chalcedony Band Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 1 oval chalcedony 8mm x 6mm
Category

20th Century French Band Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Hawaii Diamond Rubellites White Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This spectacular Van Cleef & Arpels ring from the vibrant Hawaii collection is designed as a
Category

2010s French More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Fleurette Flower White Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Diamond Fleurette Flower Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 19 round
Category

1990s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Trefle Clover Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Trefle Clover Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 17 round brilliant cut
Category

20th Century French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Coral Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Coral Ring With 1 Round brilliant cut diamond
Category

20th Century French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Ring 18k Gold size 6.25
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elevate your jewelry collection with this exquisite Van Cleef & Arpels Cluster Diamond and 18K Gold
Category

Vintage 1980s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Coral Alhambra Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Coral Ring With 1 Round brilliant cut diamond
Category

20th Century French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
VCA France 750 18k with hallmarks and maker mark. Ring size 9 1/2. Weighs 13.5 gr./8.7 dwt. Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K White Gold Sweet Alhambra Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K White Gold Sweet Alhambra Diamond Mini Ring. Size 47. American 4. With VCA
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Mystery Set Sapphire Diamonds Gold Pont Neuf Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tokyo, JP
Gold Comes with:Van Cleef&Arpels Box,Case, VCA letter of authenticity(May 2019), VCA repair certificate
Category

Early 2000s French More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef and Arpels Yellow Gold Coral and Diamonds Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Beautiful Van Cleef & Arpels ring in gardooned yellow gold, set with an important carved pink coral
Category

Late 20th Century French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Diamond Turquoise White Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 18k White Gold Diamond Turquoise Ring. With 1 Round brilliant
Category

Early 2000s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Blue Sapphire 18k White & Yellow Gold Open Band Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels Blue Sapphire 18k Yellow & White Gold Open Band Ring. Vintage VCA ring with an
Category

20th Century French Band Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Bow Design Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Bow Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 5 round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

20th Century French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 18k Yellow Gold Bombe Ring Vintage Circa 1970s
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels NY 18k Yellow Gold Bombe Ring Vintage Circa 1970s Here is your chance to
Category

Vintage 1970s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Victorian Ring Silver 18k Gold Enamel Diamond Antique Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A gorgeous Victorian ring, made of silver and 18k gold, features enamel and diamond. The ring has
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel

Vintage Van Cleef and Arpels Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Starburst Dome Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
gold, signed with the prestigious VCA insignia and serial number, this ring is a statement of
Category

Vintage 1980s Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Diamond Turquoise White Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 18k White Gold Diamond Turquoise Ring. With 1 Round brilliant
Category

1990s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels "Rosee" 4.25 Carats Diamond Gold Floral Band Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
The ring is 18K Yellow Gold. There are 4.25ct in Diamonds F VVS. The ring has French Maker Marks on
Category

20th Century French Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Gold Cocktail Bow Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Montreal, QC
ring resizing. Hand-crafted 18K Yellow Gold mounting. Serial B5645J21, Stamped, VCA 18KT BOCT39 89
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Onyx Flower 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
ring is signed VCA 750 with serial numbers a French eagle gold hallmark. Ring size UK J - US 4.75 - EU
Category

20th Century French Fashion Rings

Materials

Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Blue Lapis Lazuli 18k Gold Oval Dome Signet Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
of this age. The ring is signed VCA 750 with serial numbers and French gold eagle hallmark. Ring
Category

20th Century French Signet Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Fleurette Diamond White Gold Large Model Ring 53
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Van Cleef & Arpels ring from the classic Fleurette collection is crafted in platinum
Category

2010s French More Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

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Vca Gold Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vca gold ring you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of 18k Gold, Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 29 vintage or 2 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a vca gold ring from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Take a look at a vca gold ring featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and cabochon cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a vca gold ring, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Vca Gold Ring?

On average, a vca gold ring at 1stDibs sells for $4,696, while they’re typically $2,000 on the low end and $23,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Van Cleef & Arpels for sale on 1stDibs

One of the world’s foremost jewelry houses, Van Cleef & Arpels is particularly noted for a focus on technical virtuosity, craftsmanship and artistry, evident since its beginning. Rather than create earrings, bracelets, necklaces and other adornments primarily for the aim of displaying of wealth and opulence, Van Cleef & Arpels sought to produce jewelry that projected the wearer’s taste and style.

The company was formed a year after the 1895 marriage of Alfred Van Cleef, the son of a gem cutter, to Estelle Arpels, daughter of precious-stones dealer Salomon Arpel. Ten years later, Van Cleef & Arpels opened its first boutique on the Place Vendôme in Paris, setting the march on a square now crowded with dealers in bijouterie. (The company still occupies the New York flagship store opened in 1939 at Fifth Avenue and 57th Street.)

Born from a union of expertise in both jewelry making and gem selection, Van Cleef & Arpels distinguished itself with both the consistency of the color and clarity of its stones and the creativity of its designs. In doing so, the house would win a roster of dedicated, fashion-conscious clients that included the Duchess of Windsor, Marlene Dietrich, Barbara Hutton, Jacqueline Onassis and Elizabeth Taylor. In 1933, Van Cleef & Arpels patented its trademark Mystery Setting — a technique by which gems are fitted into an intricate matrix of slots and “drawers” that keep the setting hidden. Another signal innovation was the Zip necklace, introduced in 1951, which can be worn either around the neck or, with the zipper closed, as a bracelet.

But as much as to the firm’s craftsmanship, clients have been drawn by the insouciance and playfulness of Van Cleef & Arpels designers, as well as their attunement to the cultural climate. After the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922, the company produced several lavish pieces featuring hieroglyphics and other Egyptian motifs to go along with the geometric Art Deco jewelry of that decade and the next. Following World War II, as symbols of freedom and rebirth, the firm focused on naturalistic forms such as birds, flowers, fruit and flying insects. High society’s 1960s fascination with the Near East and India prompted such pieces as the best-selling Alhambra necklace, popularized by Princess Grace.

Lately, attention among collectors and connoisseurs has centered on Van Cleef & Arpels’s quality of workmanship as much as its glamour. The firm was the subject of a 2012 show at the Cooper-Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, as well as exhibitions at the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana, California, in 2013 and at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris in 2014.

Find an exquisite collection of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Rings for You

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 Bvlgari 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 ringsvintage 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.

Questions About Van Cleef & Arpels
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Van Cleef & Arpels is so expensive because it is a well-known company that has a fantastic reputation. Van Cleef & Arpels are universally renowned for high quality jewelry with a focus on detail. High-profile fans of the French jewelry house over the years have included the Duchess of Windsor, Marlene Dietrich, Elizabeth Taylor and many more. Find an extraordinary range of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry on 1stDibs.