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4.60 Carat 14kt Yellow Gold Plated Statement Filigree Wedding Band Cocktail Ring
By Lustre of London
Located in London, GB
either a 14ct yellow gold, 14kt rose gold or a white rhodium finish. Whether you're looking for a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Gold

Art Deco Oval Jade Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 7.25 (resizing
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Jade, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

0.56tw Diamond and Ruby Cocktail Ring, 14k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 6.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
14k yellow gold, the ring features a 0.50ctw ruby center stone, surrounded by a halo of vibrant
Category

Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Red Ruby Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 6.25 (resizing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Ruby Halo Flower Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 7.5 (resizing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold 9.50 TCW Multi-Color Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
refined brilliance and contrast. Crafted in solid 14K yellow gold, the bold yet elegant design makes this
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Angel Skin Coral Sphere Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 6.5 (resizing
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold 9.95ct Aquamarine and Ruby Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 14k yellow gold cocktail ring showcases a stunning 9.95ct aquamarine as its
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Cabochon Green Jade Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 9 (resizing
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Erte 14k Yellow Gold 0.75tcw Amethyst and Diamond Peacock Ring
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Erté 14k yellow gold ring features a graceful peacock motif set with approximately
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold and Diamond Band Ring Size 7.25 #22471
Located in Washington Depot, CT
cut diamond set in textured 14K yellow gold. Perfect as a statement ring, wedding band, or sleek
Category

20th Century Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mavilo Trillion Cut Labradorite Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Towson, MD
This striking Mavilo 14k yellow gold labradorite and diamond cocktail ring showcases a bold
Category

20th Century Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Labradorite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Ring Size 5 #23556
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Ring Size 5 This striking statement ring features a luminous
Category

20th Century Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Cabochon Green Jade Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 9.25 (resizing
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Green Emerald Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 5.5 (resizing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby Diamond Emerald Eye Jaguar Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 5.5 (resizing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Cabochon Emerald Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in beverly hills, CA
your specific preferences. This men's signet ring is truly one statement piece. Metal: 14K Yellow
Category

Late 20th Century Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Circa 1980s 2 1/2 Dollar Coin and Diamond Statement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Addison, TX
This mens ring has an 1858 2.5 dollar coin in 24k gold with accent diamonds at G-H color VS-SI
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rainbow Multi Colored Semi Precious 14K Yellow Gold Band Ring
Located in Sewickley, PA
This vibrant vintage band ring is beautifully crafted in 14K yellow gold and set with a dazzling
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Retro Band Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Mabe Pearl Dome Ring #17737
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Mabe Pearl Dome Ring - Make a statement with this gorgeous mabe pearl ring
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

Le Vian 14k Yellow Gold Double Snake Head Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
yellow gold, this fashion ring features a unique snake motif that wraps around your finger, symbolizing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.85 TCW Diamond and 14k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring 1980s
Located in Towson, MD
One 1980s design 14 karat yellow gold cluster ring radiates bold elegance and timeless
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 11.90 carat citrine diamond 14k yellow gold cocktail ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
enhances the ring’s dramatic presence. Sculpted in polished 14k yellow gold, the design captures the
Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in beverly hills, CA
This vintage 14K yellow gold engagement ring is a true beauty with a pop of color! The center
Category

Late 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Columbian Emerald and Carre cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Experience the opulence of our 14k Yellow Gold Multi-Stone Ring, a masterpiece of modern elegance
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Round Circle Cabochon Pink Rose Quartz 14K Diamond Statement Unique Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Elegant 14K Gold Ring with Rose Quartz Center Stone. This exquisite ring features a smooth, round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

8.53Cts Green Tourmaline 1.80Cts Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
14K yellow gold mounting. Ring size: 4.75. Total weight: 9.87 grams. So striking and will truly make
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Heart Ring 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Celebrate elegance and love with the Heart Ring 14K Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Ring, crafted in
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1.08tcw 14K Colombian Emerald-Oval Cut Diamond Halo Accent Statement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
a fun and chunky ring. Crafted in gleaming 14K yellow gold. Setting Style: Prong/Bezel Setting
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald and Diamond Band Ring in 14K Yellow Gold 1.75ctw
Located in New York, NY
vivid round-cut emeralds, each measuring 5.00mm, are claw-set across the band in 14K yellow gold. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Eternity Band
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your elegance with this stunning 14k Yellow Gold Eternity Band, adorned with a continuous
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Zircon, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Diamond Band Ring of 0.70 Carat
Located in Berlin, BE
Indulge in the luxurious beauty of this classic diamond ring, meticulously crafted from 14k yellow
Category

Late 20th Century German Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Ladies 14K Yellow Gold Free Forming S Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This ladies’ ring is crafted in polished 14K yellow gold and designed in a striking free-form “S
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Mid Century sapphire diamond 14k yellow gold enamel cocktail ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
polished 14k yellow gold setting, enhanced with intricate enamel detailing, adds texture and contrast to
Category

Vintage 1960s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Signet 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Signet 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring is a modern reinvention of a classic design. Crafted in
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2010s American Modern Signet Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Platinum and 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Knuckle Duster Ring
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Edwardian-era platinum and 14K yellow gold diamond knuckle duster ring is a true
Category

20th Century Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Yellow Gold Authentic 1911 $2.50 Quarter Eagle Men s Coin Ring 14k .900 Gold
Located in Greensboro, NC
1911 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & .900 Gold Coin Style: Statement Measurements Face Height
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.75tcw 14K Round Colombian Emerald Diamond Accent Floral Pave Statement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
every angel. Crafted in twon toned solid 14K yellow and white gold. Setting Style: Prong/Pave Setting
Category

2010s Colombian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

3.36tcw 14K Natural Emerald-Oval Shape Cabochon Diamond Accent Statement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
are dainty, brillaint round diamonds prong-set. The stunning ring is crafted in 14K yellow gold
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.31tcw 14K Natural Emerald-Emerald Cut Diamond Accent Men s Statement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
, for everyday use. Setting Style: Prong/Pave Setting Material: 14K Yellow Gold Setting Weight: 6.2
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold 1.6ctw Emerald Cut Ruby Halfway Ring Band
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k Yellow Gold 1.6ctw Emerald Cut Ruby Halfway Ring Band This stunning 1.6ctw Ruby Halfway Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold 1.60ctw Emerald Cut Ruby Halfway Band Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k Yellow Gold 1.60ctw Emerald Cut Ruby Halfway Band Ring This stunning 1.6ctw Ruby Halfway Band
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold 0.09ct Diamond and Tanzanite Ring MF02-120424
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This radiant ring beautifully combines colors, textures, and materials. The simple 14K Yellow Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Le Vian 14k Yellow Gold Citrine and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This exquisite Le Vian statement ring is crafted in 14K yellow gold and features a stunning oval
Category

1990s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.79ct Aquamarine Bezel Set with Blue Green Enamel 14K Gold Statement Ring R6552
Located in Osprey, FL
and surrounded by a halo of jewel-toned green and blue enamel. Set in 14K yellow gold, this one-of-a
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Enamel

Enamel Striped Diamond Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This striking 14K yellow gold ring features a bold black and white enamel striped design, perfectly
Category

1990s Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Emerald Blue Sapphire Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Eternity Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Emerald Blue Sapphire Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Eternity Ring is a stunning piece that brings
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose...

Green Jade Ring with Raised Design Element, 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
hand for more accurate color.) Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pale Green Jade Ring ~14 carats in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
: 14K Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 8.5 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Jade, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage 14k TT Gold Diamond Florentine Polished Finish Cocktail Statement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
- 0.08ctw (approx.) - Fiery For Small Diamonds. Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold w/ White Gold Top Area
Category

Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Pink Sapphire Pave Fashion Ring
Located in Towson, MD
vibrant pink sapphires, set in luxurious 14 karat yellow gold. The diamonds, with IJK color and SI2 - I1
Category

Early 2000s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Radiant Sapphire 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Eternity Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted in 14K yellow gold, this stunning eternity ring features a dazzling array of natural
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold White Pearl, Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold White Pearl, Sapphire and Diamond Ring A refined and feminine vintage
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Cabochon Opal Diamond Ring, Size 8.25 - 11.0g
Located in Providence, RI
This exquisite 14K gold opal and diamond ring is a statement piece of refined elegance. The
Category

20th Century Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Large Lapis Lazuli Ring, Size 5.75 - 25.0g
Located in Providence, RI
This bold and striking 14k yellow gold ring features a large, oval cabochon-cut lapis lazuli
Category

20th Century Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Sapphire and Onyx Art Deco Style Dinner Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
modern vintage flair. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Weight: 6.57 g. (approx
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Onyx, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald Diamond Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
, and emerald — each haloed in a fine frame of diamonds and set on a 14K yellow gold triple band. With
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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14k Yellow Gold Statement Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 14k yellow gold statement ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, yellow gold and 14k gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 71 antique edition and 137 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect 14k yellow gold statement ring may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. A 14k yellow gold statement ring from Sheila Westera London, Natkina and Le Vian — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A 14k yellow gold statement ring can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 67 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for an oval cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and uncut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a 14k yellow gold statement ring, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a 14k Yellow Gold Statement Ring?

On average, a 14k yellow gold statement ring at 1stDibs sells for $1,455, while they’re typically $154 on the low end and $68,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

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.

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 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 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.