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1943 Men Unisex Signet Ring 6ct. Blood stone solid 18K Gold ØUS 6.75 / 2.2gr
Located in SE
Unisex type Signet Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with carved shoulders and claw set Blood - stone
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Other, 18k Gold

David Yurman Eden Partway Eternity Diamond Wedding Band - Yellow Gold 18k Size 6
By David Yurman
Located in Greensboro, NC
: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .26ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cushion Cut Amethyst Ring (Approx. 6.40-Carats) Three-Stone, 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
gemstones contrast beautifully against the warm glow of 18k yellow gold, creating a timeless and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Yellow Gold

French 18k Gold 3ctw Fiery Round Pave Diamond Bold Dome Bombe Cocktail Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
- solid luscious 18k yellow gold, colorless loupe clean ideal curt diamonds and magnificent design and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18k Gold 0.07 Carat Emerald Half Eternity Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
This gorgeous emerald eternity ring is one of our best-selling rings. This eternity band is perfect
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Gold 0.11 Carat Sapphire Half Eternity Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
One of our most popular rings is this stunning sapphire eternity ring. These eternity bands are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Pink Sapphires Stones 0.57 carats set in 18K White Gold Ring w Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pink sapphires. Ring Overview SKU 1075 Center Stone Pink Sapphire Side Stones Diamonds Metal Type 18K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18k White Gold David Yurman Ring with Channel-set Diamonds
By David Yurman
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A David Yurman classic, this 18k white gold ring features the braided inner band as well as a row
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k White Gold Channel-set David Yurman Ring - Size 6.25
By David Yurman
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A David Yurman classic, this 18k white gold ring features the braided inner band as well as a row
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k White Gold GIA 2.73tcw Diamond Engagement Ring GIA
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 18k white gold engagement ring features a GIA-certified 2.03ct center diamond with an
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Gold Cocktail Ring with Multi-Color Stones
Located in Brooklyn, NY
unique statement. This special 18K gold ring consists of the following stones and its property
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Quartz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

18K White Gold 1.35tcw Princess Cut Emerald Wedding Band, Unisex Medium Green
Located in Jupiter, FL
: Channel Setting Material: 18K White Gold Main Stone: Emerald Shape: Princess Cut Approx Weight: 1.35
Category

2010s Zambian Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Eternity Band Ring Size 7.5 #19517
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K White Gold Diamond Eternity Band Ring Size 7.5 JAGi Certified- This sparkling eternity band
Category

20th Century Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k Art Deco Diamond ring. 18k White Gold Filigree Ring. Open Hexagonal Setting
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Style: Art deco Beautiful Filigree ring. 18k white gold. Amazing piece when worn. Open design Details
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Ring in 18K Yellow Gold with Opal and Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
Exclusive Opal and Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold – 10.5 ct Opal & 0.3 ct Diamonds – Ring Size 56
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique diamond five stone ring, 18 karat yellow gold, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
A stunning antique, late Victorian era five stone diamond ring in 18kt yellow gold. This
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Spark 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Eternity Band Ring Size 8 #22394
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Spark 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Eternity Band Ring Size 8 This delicate eternity band features a
Category

20th Century Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Spark 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Eternity Band Ring Size 8 #22395
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Spark 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Eternity Band Ring Size 8 This delicate eternity band features a
Category

20th Century Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Chaumet 1980s 18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Sapphire Ring
By Chaumet
Located in Miami, FL
Yellow Gold Stone: Cabochon Sapphire, approx. 0.35 carat Weight: 9.50 grams Ring Size: 6 Hallmarks
Category

Late 20th Century French Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Jona White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Eternity Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold eternity band ring, set
Category

2010s Italian Wedding Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Alex Jona White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Eternity Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold eternity band ring, set
Category

2010s Italian Wedding Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style 4.91ctw Fine Quality Emerald Diamond Shield French Pave Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
Zambian Emerald & Diamond Octagon Shield French Pave Ring in 18k Two-Tone Gold Add the influence of the
Category

2010s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Estate 18K White Gold Round Diamond Eternity Band 2.15mm 1.20ctw G Vs Sz 5.75
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Traditional eternity band crafted in 18K white gold and 4-prong set with 30 round, full cut natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k Gold Cross Diamond Ring Stacking Ring Minimalist Diamond Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Ring Minimalist Diamond Ring 18k Gold Dainty Criss Cross Diamond Ring Stacking Ring Promise
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. Somerset Narrow Mesh Ring in 18K Rose Gold
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Berlin, DE
Tiffany & Co. Somerset Ring in 18K Rose Gold with Diamond This refined Tiffany & Co. ring from the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Pasquale Bruni 18K White Gold 5.01ct Diamond and Agate Ring
By Pasquale Bruni
Located in Southampton, PA
. Crafted using traditional Italian techniques, the ornate 18K White Gold setting perfectly pairs 3.29
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Trillion Cut Diamond Ring with Princess Cut Diamond Bypass White Gold Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
size: 6 Metal: 18K White Gold Natural Diamonds: 4.49 ctw Graduated band width: 7.44 mm to 4.54 mm Main
Category

20th Century Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

5ct Oval-Cut Diamond Full Eternity Wedding Band in 18K White Gold — Elegance
Located in Jaipur, RJ
(Based on US 6.5)  • F Color, VS Clarity Metal:  • Solid 18K White Gold (Approx. 3.4g) Ring Style
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

AGL Certified 4.49 Carat Burma No Heat Blue Sapphire and Diamond 3 Stone Ring
Located in Miami, FL
The perfect ring for someone looking to keep it traditional in a unique way. The 18K white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18K/20K Yellow Gold Druzy Quartz Ring Size 4 #22451
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K/20K Yellow Gold Drusy Quartz Ring Size 4 Bold and richly textured, this lovely ring features a
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Druzy, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Jona White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Eternity Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold eternity band ring, set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wedding Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

SWEET BLOOD 18k gold vermeil ring by DOROTA LASAK
Located in Palos Hills, IL
SWEET BLOOD ring DETAILS • 18K vermeil • zircon stones • stamped DOROTA LASAK Ag 925
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Zircon, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Steven Battelle 5.0 Carats Multiple Ruby 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
on 5 individual hammered matte-finish 18K gold bands (attached at the bottom) in this colorful and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

5.06tcw Natural Emerald-Cut Diamond Full Eternity Wedding Band in 18K White Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
. Crafted in luxurious 18K White Gold with a bold 5mm profile, this band embodies modern Art Deco elegance
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

18K White Gold Ring with Natural Emerald and Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
This elegant ring, crafted from fine 18-karat white gold, is a captivating piece of jewelry that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Estate Contemporary 18K White Gold Aquamarine Diamond Sculptural Cocktail Ring
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A striking and contemporary estate ring, beautifully handcrafted in solid and heavy 18 karat white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.3ct Natural Round-Cut Diamond Bypass Wedding Band in 18K White Gold — Timeless
Located in Jaipur, RJ
  • Certification: GIA Metal: Solid 18K white gold (approx. 3 grams) Band Width: Approx. 2mm Ring Style: Bypass
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sam Lehr 18k White Gold Matte Finish Geometric Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This modern ring is crafted in white gold. It features a central white princess-cut diamond set in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18k Gold Diamond Ring Delicate Engagement Ring Diamond Wedding Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Stunning high quality Minimal Style Ring with Diamonds in 18k solid gold. Available in three colors
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Eostre Aquamarine and Ruby Ring in 18k Rose Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
A Vivid blue aquamarine and ruby ring in 18k rose gold. It is an oval shape cut aquamarine
Category

2010s Australian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Exquisite Natural Diamond Floral Ring in 18K Two-Tone Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
. Condition: Pre-owned Metal: 18K Two-Toned Gold Main stone: 16 stones Natural Diamonds Main stone carat
Category

2010s Singaporean Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Green emerald full eternity cocktail ring 18k white gold
Located in London, GB
from 18k white gold, this solitaire ring features a stunning emerald-cut main stone. Its elegant design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k Antique Diamond channel band. Art Deco 1920s diamond band.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1920s Size: 6 US Materials: Stone Gemstone: Diamond Gem Color: Colorless Band
Category

Early 2000s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond

Steven Battelle 5.6 Carats Cabochon Aquamarine 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
surrounded by textured wire on a wide hammered textured 18K cigar band. This stone has a lot of moonstone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, 18k Gold

Baguette diamond full eternity engagement ring 18k rose gold
Located in London, GB
4.50ct Baguette diamond full eternity engagement ring in 18k ponk rose gold. Gorgeous baguette
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Eostre Tsavorite and Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
A 1.81 ct Tsavorite and diamond ring in 18k white gold. The main Tsavorite is secured by 4 white
Category

2010s Australian Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diana M. Custom 18K White Gold 1.75 Cts. Diamond Ring
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18kt white gold seven stone diamond band featuring 1.75 cts tw of round diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Stunning 0.16ct Pave Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Introducing our elegant 18K White Gold Round Brilliant Natural Diamond Band, a timeless piece that
Category

2010s Singaporean Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

3.43ct Cushion Old European Cut Diamond Two-Tone 18K Gold Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
: Engagement Metal: 18 Karat Two Tone Gold Gemstone 1: 2.87 Carat Diamond Number of Stones: 1 Color: K Clarity
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

HRD Certified Rare Flanders-Cut Diamonds Eternity Band Ring White Gold
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The HRD Certified Rare Flanders-Cut Diamonds Eternity Band Ring 18 Karat White Gold is an exquisite
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Brilliant-cut diamond ring in 18K yellow gold
Located in Berlin, DE
signs of wear (see photos) Material: 18K yellow gold (hallmarked) Ring Size: 46 (Ø 14.6 mm) Band
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18 Carat White Gold Ruby Full Eternity Band Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
within the band and are encased in the settings. Modelled in 18 carat white gold. Ring Size: K 1/2 or 5
Category

Vintage 1960s British Fashion Rings

Materials

Ruby, White Gold

Vintage 18 Carat White Gold Ruby Full Eternity Band Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
within the band and are encased in the settings. Modelled in 18 carat white gold. Ring Size: K or 5 1/4
Category

Vintage 1960s British Fashion Rings

Materials

Ruby, White Gold

Estate 18k Moonstone Diamond Cigar Band
Located in Narberth, PA
A fabulous moonstone cigar band! Crafted in vibrant 18k yellow gold, this piece features a central
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 1.62 Carat Diamond 18K White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This pristine 18K white gold engagement ring features a stunning three-stone design, centering a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Estate TIFFANY CO. Studios France, 18K Yellow Gold Lapis Ring - VHK#416b
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate TIFFANY & CO. Studios France, 18K Yellow Gold Lapis Ring - VHK#416b Item Details: Year
Category

Vintage 1960s Engagement Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Piero Milano 18K White Gold 0.20 Ct Diamonds Engagement Ring
By PIERO MILANO
Located in Los Angeles, CA
100% Authentic, 100% Customer Satisfaction Top: 6.6 mm Band Width: 1.6 mm Metal: 18K White Gold
Category

2010s Italian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

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18k Gold Band Rings No Stones For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of 18k gold band rings no stones. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Find a collection of 2 vintage versions or 52 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 20th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. Our collection of 18k gold band rings no stones includes designs that are universally popular, but Contemporary and Art Deco styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Single Stone, Bulgari and Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but Diamond versions, from our inventory of 43, are particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for old european cut 18k gold band rings no stones and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and french cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of 18k gold band rings no stones, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are 18k Gold Band Rings No Stones?

Prices for 18k gold band rings no stones can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $925 and can go as high as $22,728, while 18k gold band rings no stones, on average, fetch $3,800.

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.