Vintage Onyx and Diamond Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This lovely ring features a single cut diamond weighing approximately 0.01 carat, F color VS clarity, set in the center of an oval-shaped onyx plaque and mounted in 10K white gold.
Diamond, Onyx, 10k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s Onyx and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Onyx and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 0.50 carat. Circa 1960s Size 6
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Vintage Platinum Diamond and Onyx Openwork Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage ring is a beautifully refined example of classic black-and-white gemstone design, combining 0.33 carats total weight of diamonds with the bold contrast of onyx in an ele...
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Onyx Vintage Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A striking vintage design in 18k yellow gold, featuring polished onyx plaques set against approximately 39 round brilliant-cut diamonds, totaling an estimated 2.25–2.50 carats. The i...
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Estate Diamond Onyx Platinum Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
Size 7.5, it's a sophisticated statement of vintage charm. Details: Stones: Diamonds - 0.62ctw, 2x Onyx Size: 7.5, can be resized Weight: 17.3 grams Hallmarks: Hallmark PT900 0.27 0....
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Onyx and Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Tested As: Platinum Box: The Vintage Jeweller Ring Box
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Vintage .75ct Diamond, Emerald and Onyx Platinum Filigree Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Elegant Finely detailed Art Deco Revival Diamond, Emerald and accented by Onyx Vintage Platinum Cocktail Ring.
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Platinum
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold 0.25CT Diamond and Onyx Ring
Located in Houston, TX
1980s Vintage 14K Yellow Gold 0.25CT Diamond and Onyx Ring The channel in this ring features five approximately 0.25CTW round brilliant diamonds, graded G-H in color and VS2-SI1 in ...
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Art Deco Diamond and Onyx Platinum Navette Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Elegant Finely detailed Art Deco Diamond and Onyx Vintage Navette Platinum Cocktail Ring.
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Vintage Diamond and Onyx 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A vintage 14 karat yellow gold black onyx and rose cut diamond ring.
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Onyx Circles Platinum and Gold Unique Modernist Vintage Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed RBC Diamond, Onyx Circles Gold and Platinum top Vintage Modernist Cocktail Ring.
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1970s 14KT Yellow Gold Diamond and Black Onyx Ring
Located in New York, NY
Made with 14KT yellow gold and adorned with beautiful diamonds and black onyx, this vintage ring is the perfect accessory for any special occasion.
Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cabochon Onyx and Diamond Halo Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
Onyx is thought to be a protector for harmonious relationships. This elegant onyx and diamond ring is a beautiful alternative for an engagement ring. The oval shaped cabochon onyx is...
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold, Citrine, Onyx, and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage gold, citrine, onyx, and diamond cocktail ring.
Citrine, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Onyx and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Condition: Used (Good) Weight: 3.3 grams Ring Size: O (55) Face Dimensions: 17mm x 10mm Central Diamond Weight: Approx. 0.28ct Diamond Details: Colour: H, Clarity: SI1 Marked: '585' ...
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Checkerboard Onyx Rubellite Tourmaline and Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Checkerboard Onyx, Rubellite Tourmaline and Diamond Gold Ring.
Diamond, Onyx, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 6 Carat Oval Coral Diamond and Onyx Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely detailed Coral, Onyx and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring, Centering a securely Hand set 6 Carat Oval Cabochon Coral.
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Aquamarine and Onyx Ring. 1ct Aquamarine Onyx Diamond Double Halo Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
The ring’s shoulders continue the vintage glamour, adorned with additional old European-cut diamonds that seamlessly transition into a refined triple-wire platinum shank.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
$880Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Quartz, Diamond, and Onyx Cocktail Ring - 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with this stunning Quartz, Diamond, and Onyx Cocktail Ring, a captivating blend of elegance and sophistication. Crafted in lustrous 14K yellow gold, this ring feat...
White Diamond, Onyx, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
10k Onyx and diamond ring. 10k rose gold round onyx diamond ring. Vintage Mourni
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1950s Size: 4 1/4 US Materials: Gold Gemstone: Onyx Gem color: Black Band color: Rose gold Style: Art deco About this item Rare Onyx and Diamond ring. 10k Rose Go...
Rose Gold
Antique 14ct Gold Onyx and Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Onyx Ring 14ct Rose Gold Tested Circa 1920’s Fabulous, round, flat onyx ring.
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 18K Gold Fluted Black Onyx and Diamond Knot Style Ring
Located in Henderson, NV
Vintage 18K yellow gold large domed cocktail ring with a stylized knot design, composed of pave set round brilliant cut diamonds set against fluted onyx and gold sections.
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18KT Yellow Gold David Yurman Black Onyx And Diamond Ring
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
The ring is crafted from high-quality 18KT yellow gold and adorned with a beautiful onyx stone and 0.75CT-TW diamonds, making it a luxurious and timeless accessory for any wardrobe. ...
Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K White Gold Marquise Onyx & Diamond Ring
Located in Sewickley, PA
This striking vintage ring features a bold marquise shaped black onyx centerpiece, showcasing a deep, glossy black surface that creates dramatic contrast and timeless appeal.
Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Onyx and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Onyx and Diamond Ring Size 7.25- This elegant stunning ring features black onyx and 11 round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Onyx and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Onyx and Diamond Ring Size 7.5- This lovely ring features one cabochon onyx stone (15 mm x 11 mm) and 24 round brilliant cut diamonds set in beautifully...
Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18ct Gold Stamped, 1940s Onyx & Diamond Dress Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Onyx & Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1940s This stunning vintage dress ring from the 1940s showcases timeless elegance and craftsmanship.
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Retro Era 14KT Yellow Gold Black Onyx and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Retro Era 14KT Yellow Gold Black Onyx and Diamond Cocktail Ring.
Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold
Vintage Art Deco Onyx and Diamond Sterling Silver Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Classical and Timeless this Statement Ring hallmarks the characteristics of the famed Art Deco period. The Oval Black Onyx centers an Old European-cut Diamond, weig...
Diamond, Onyx, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Vintage Onyx & 1.27ct Diamond 18K White Gold Ring
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Stunning vintage 18K white gold, onyx and diamond ring—would make a lovely wedding ring!
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Onyx Diamond Vintage Ring - 14k Oval Cabochon
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $35 or Down 2 sizes for $35 Era: Vintage Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Onyx Cut: Oval Cabochon Color: Black Natu...
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Victorian Diamond on Oval Onyx Slab Gold Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Victorian Diamond on Oval Onyx Slab Gold Ring.
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 5.22 Carat Black Onyx and 3.64 Carat Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This vintage onyx and diamond ring is hallmarked to the interior of the shank with the 18k fineness mark (18CT).
Diamond, Onyx, White Gold
Vintage Coral, Diamond and Onyx Ring in 18K Gold, Circa 1970, 1.2Ct
Located in Miami, FL
Origin: Italy Period: 1970s Style: Retro Glamour / Cocktail Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Gemstones: Red Coral, Black Onyx Diamonds: 11 brilliant-cut diamonds, approx. 1.20 carats total Siz...
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Tahitian pearl diamond onyx 18k yellow gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Sleek onyx accents introduce a bold contrast, enhancing the ring’s dramatic and sculptural presence.
Diamond, Onyx, Black Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 20.67ct Cabochon Star Onyx & 0.65ct Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The vintage onyx and diamond cocktail ring is an exceptional gauge of gold and is in excellent condition.
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,900Sale Price|30% Off
Vintage Onyx and Diamond Domed Cluster Ring in Platinum, French, circa 1950
Located in Armadale, Victoria
Circa 1950 France Onyx & Diamond Domed Cluster Ring with total diamond weight of 1.45Ct Hsi2. Set in Platinum 0.25ct centre diamond 10 diamonds in the cluster totalling 1.20ct Ring ...
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
$14,560Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond and Emerald Onyx Ring. 1.70ct Euro Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum KVS1
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Weight: Approx 1.70-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Old European Cut Primary Stone Color: K Color Primary Stone Clarity: VS1 Clarity Secondary Stone: ...
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx
Vintage Black Onyx & Diamond Filigree Ring, 14k White Gold, Ring Size 5
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: diamond, 1 trans 2 mm .03ctw GH color/ SI1 clarity black onyx, 1 rectangular tablet 16 x 8 mm Ring Size: 5 Rise Off Of Finger: 4.8 mm Length: 24.2 mm Weight: 2.3 dwts/ 3....
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 2.40 Carat Black Onyx and Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Signet Ring Circa 1945
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 2.40 carat black onyx and 0.10 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow gold signet ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold
Diamonds, Onyx, 14 Karat White Gold Vintage Dome Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Dome ring in 14 kt white gold structure formed by sections of onyx and diamonds which alternate along the dome surface. This ring is totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths. Di...
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Inspired Turquoise, Onyx and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Belrose Estate Jewelers
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A perfect choice for a non-traditional engagement ring, too. Condition: New Era: Art Deco Year: 2024 Metal: Platinum Gemstone: Turquoise Carat Weight: 4.12 Cut: Oval Cabochon Col...
Onyx, Turquoise, Diamond, Platinum
Large Vintage Sterling Silver, Onyx Cabochon, & Diamond Men's Signet Style Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage silver, onyx, and diamond ring. In sterling silver.
Diamond, Onyx, Sterling Silver
Diamonds, Sapphires, Tsavorite, Onyx, 14 Karat White and Rose Gold Vintage Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Retro cocktail ring in 14k white and rose gold structure, mounted with an oval onyx base with a central flower of diamond and tsavorites. The onyx base is surrounded by a crown of ts...
Diamond, Onyx, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
2 Cart White Topaz, MOP, Onyx and RBC Diamond Gold Vintage Band Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage White Topaz, MOP, Onyx and RBC Diamond 17mm Gold Band Ring.
Diamond, Onyx, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K White Gold Black Onyx & Diamond Navette Filigree Ring, Ring Size 6
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: black onyx diamond Ring Size: 6 Rise Off Of Finger: 4.6 mm Length: 19.9 mm Weight: 1.9 dwts/ 2.9 grams Metal: "14k" SKU: R4135 A Couple Of Things to Note: * This is a ...
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Jadeite Jade Diamond Onyx Platinum Vintage Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval shaped jade cabochon measuring 9.0 x 11.0 mm Translucent vibrant green in color with subtle mottling - bezel set Flanked by rows of bead set single cut diamonds Wei...
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Platinum, Enamel
Lagos 18 Karat Gold Vintage Pink Tourmaline Ring with Diamonds and Black Onyx
By Lagos
Located in New York, NY
Crafted by Lagos, This 18KT Yellow Gold ring centers an oval cabochon pink tourmaline. There are 20 round brilliant diamonds surrounding the center tourmaline, and a ring of black o...
Diamond, Onyx, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Art Deco Ring Diamond Turquoise Onyx Platinum Cocktail Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco diamond, turquoise & onyx cocktail ring (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted in platinum.
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, Platinum
18 K yellow Gold Vintage Ring with Onyx Ruby Diamond
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A unique Ring consisting of an inverted Onyx Cabochon that is set with 20 natural Rubies and 7 small brilliant cut Diamonds.
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Platinum, 1920s Art Deco Octagonal Onyx and Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
This ring features a captivating old brilliant cut diamond at its centre, elegantly held in a milgrain rubover setting that adds a touch of vintage charm.
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Vintage Geometric Ring 18K Gold Malachite, Onyx. Diamonds, circa 1980 Italy
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
Italian Modernist 18 Karat Gold Malachite, Onyx and Diamond Geometric Cube Statement Ring, Circa 1980 A striking and highly sculptural Italian modernist statement ring crafted in 18...
Diamond, Malachite, Onyx, 18k Gold
10 Karat Yellow Gold Black Onyx and Diamond Ring
Located in Wallkill, NY
This beautiful ring contains a center oval black onyx that contains a white gold plaque in a diamond shape that contains an old mine cut diamond.
Diamond, Onyx, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary Onyx Bar and Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Towson, MD
A commanding estate cocktail ring, this 14 karat yellow gold, black onyx and diamond statement piece is a study in bold geometric refinement.
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.00ct Diamond Onyx 18k Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
An elegant statement of vintage sophistication, this striking ring features an approximately 3.00 carat Old Mine Cut diamond set in luxurious 18k white gold.
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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 Art Deco Diamond Onyx Ring Platinum Filigree Octagon Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant & finely detailed Art Deco era ring (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted in 900 platinum. Old mine and single cut diamonds total an estimated 0.75 carats (estimated at H-I color ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 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 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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