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Van Cleef Arpels Sweet Alhambra Diamond Band Ring in 18K White Gold
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Diamond Band Ring in 18K White Gold Additional information
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

White Gold

Cartier Love Diamond Fashion Band Ring in Silver and 18K White Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
: Cartier Gender: Men,Women Line: Love Model: love ring Gemstone: Diamond Material: White gold (18K) Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

White Gold, Silver

Furrer Jacot 18 Karat Rose Gold Star Wars Inspired Men s Diamond Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
18k white, rose or yellow gold, platinum and palladium. Also available with diamonds upon request
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Furrer Jacot 18 Karat White Gold Wave Textured Men s Diamond Wedding Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
18k white gold 9mm wide Half set with 20 brilliant cut round diamonds F-G color VS clarity 0.240
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Furrer Jacot 18 Karat Yellow Gold Wave Textured Men s Diamond Wedding Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold 9mm wide Half set with 20 brilliant cut round diamonds F-G color VS clarity 0.240
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Furrer Jacot 18 Karat Rose Gold Wave Textured Men s Diamond Wedding Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
18k rose gold 9mm wide Half set with 20 brilliant cut round diamonds F-G color VS clarity 0.240
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Furrer Jacot 18 Karat White and Rose Gold Geometric Men s Diamond Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
together by 18k rose gold pins Center half set with 8 brilliant round diamonds F-G color VS quality 0.136
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

1850s Victorian Men s Ring with Rose Cut Diamond Surrounding an Old European Cut
Located in Miami Beach, FL
A bold, Russian-crafted Victorian era man's "For Life" diamond ring. Eye clean or better and
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Russian Early Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat Diamond and Enamel Men s Band
By QUADAMAS
Located in Pikesville, MD
Made with superior craftsmanship by QUADAMAS jewelry company. This 7mm 18 karat yellow gold men
Category

1990s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Furrer Jacot 18k Rose and White Gold Two-Tone Striped Carbon Fiber Men s Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
. Available in 18k white, rose or yellow gold, 950 platinum and 950 palladium. Also available with diamonds
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Brilliant White Diamond Wedding Band Ring
Located in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
features on the mens bands. Designed in the Amsterdam atelier of House of Eléonore and hand crafted in 18k
Category

2010s Dutch Wedding Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Gold Checker Board Pattern Diamond Ring
By Nancy Phillips
Located in Eugene, OR
come in any custom stone choice. The diamond five row ring has 1.59cts of the highest quality diamonds
Category

2010s Thai Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

S. Van Giel Diamonds and Gold Wedding Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
One of a kind wedding ring signed SVG flanked with diamonds for a total of 0.25ct. Suits men and
Category

2010s Belgian Baroque Wedding Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian Gold Diamond and Emerald Memento Mori Ring
Located in Sofia , BG
Victorian MEMENTO MORI SKULLS 18k Gold, 1.5ct DIAMONDS & 2.84 ct Colombian Emerald ring! The ring
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Mens 4 Carat Lab Solitaire Diamond Ring Sterling Silver
Located in Barnsley, GB
Mens Lab Solitaire Diamond Ring Sterling Silver with accent stones This could even be made in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Alessa Men s Line Wedding Band 18 Karat White Gold Men s Collection
By Alessa
Located in London, GB
piece you can call your own. Product name: Men's Line Wedding Band Metal: 18K White Gold 4.27 grams
Category

2010s American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Contemporary 3.00 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Miami, FL
. Ring size: US 6.50. Ring resizing available. Mens diamond and gold cluster ring.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Men s 4 Carat Salmon Tourmaline European 18 Karat Ring
Located in METAIRIE, LA
In 18KT White Gold, this European Men's Tourmaline & Diamond ring features a central Square cut 4
Category

1990s Italian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

Furrer Jacot 18 Karat White Gold and Bronze Glass Fiber Wavy Men s Diamond Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
, and palladium. Also available with diamonds upon request. Our 18k gold contains no nickel and is
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Furrer Jacot 18 Rose White Gold and Aluminum Glass Fiber Wavy Men s Diamond Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
, and palladium. Also available with diamonds upon request. Our 18k gold contains no nickel and is
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Karat Black Gold Stacking Ring with Diamond
By Julien Riad Sahyoun
Located in London, GB
18 Karat Black Gold Stacking Ring Set With a Diamond This beautiful classic ring is part of the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

5 Row 2 1/2 Carat Men s Diamond Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
5 Row 2 1/2 Carat Men's Diamond Band. The diamonds are graded as SI Clarity and G Color
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiger Polished Enamel Diamond Fashion Ring in 18Karat Gold
Located in Valenza, IT
, or yellow 18kt gold. The ring features a tiger with a long tail that serves as the shank. The
Category

2010s Italian Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 18 karat Gold And Old cut Diamond Iraqi Ring
Located in Jerusalem, IL
worn by both men and women in these areas. Made in acid tested 18 karat Gold. It is set with a 5.5 mm
Category

20th Century Iraqi Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Éros Diamond and Sapphire White Gold Wide Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
. Éros ring in 18 karat white gold wit...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Nadine Aysoy 18K White Gold Double Baguette Amethyst and South Sea Pearl Ring
By Nadine Aysoy
Located in London, GB
diamonds. The Elle et Lui collection symbolises the interaction of extremes – men and woman – which formed
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Rubies and Vivid Yellow Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By Thomas Kurilla Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold Rubies and Vivid Natural Yellow Diamonds Sculpture Cocktail Ring, Tiffany
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Akillis Capture in Motion Ring 18 Karat Rose Gold White Gold Black Diamonds
By Akillis
Located in Neuilly sur Seine, FR
, four gold with diamonds - Capture In Motion rings exhibit a striking contrast between matter and color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

18ct Yellow Gold Jagged Edge Black Diamond Custom Initial Date Ring
By Harlin Jones
Located in Sydney, NSW
- 18ct Yellow gold - 13mm Wide x 2mm Thick - 32 x Round Brilliant Cut Black Diamonds Approx 0.20ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gorgeous Green Tourmaline Diamond Gold Classic Design Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
stone with .30 carats of SI Clarity H Color surrounding round brilliant cut diamonds. This ring is
Category

20th Century American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Black Onyx Diamond 14k Gold Cigar Band Ring
Located in Naples, FL
Custom designed onyx and diamonds mens ring set with center diamond 0.71 CTS with square cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold

Wedding Band 18 Karat Rose Gold White Diamonds Initial H Ring
Located in New York, NY
Create Your Stunning Diamond Wedding Ring With Your Initial on it. Handmade 18 Karat Rose Gold
Category

2010s American Artisan Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Cober Jewellery yellow gold with 0.15Ct diamonds in ladies Wedding Rings
By Vincent Cober
Located in OSS, NH
why we chose a beautiful 18K yellow gold ring set with no less than 5 brilliant-cut diamonds of 0,15
Category

2010s Dutch Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vincent Peach Equestrian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Snaffle Lock Diamond Ring
By Vincent Peach
Located in Nashville, TN
round White Diamonds interlaced on a weighty 18kt Yellow Gold Band. Approximately 1" in height and
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Multicolor Interlocking Ring with Diamonds
By LFrank
Located in Venice, CA
different perspective on the interaction between the gold, the diamonds, and the different shapes. This ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Akillis Capture in Motion Ring 18 Karat White Gold White Diamonds
By Akillis
Located in Neuilly sur Seine, FR
Akillis Capture in Motion Ring in White gold set with white diamonds. Diamonds : 96 white diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Akillis Capture in Motion Ring 18 Karat White Gold Black Diamonds
By Akillis
Located in Neuilly sur Seine, FR
, four gold with diamonds - Capture In Motion rings exhibit a striking contrast between matter and color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Akillis Capture Me Ring 18 Karat White Gold Set White Diamonds
By Akillis
Located in Neuilly sur Seine, FR
18K white gold AKILLIS Capture Me ring set with white diamonds. Diamonds (cts): 0,51 The new
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary More Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Alex Soldier Diamond Gold Ring Band One of a Kind Handmade in NYC
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
Alex Soldier Hidden Realms Men's Ring in 18 karat yellow and white gold with black and white
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yello...

Furrer Jacot 18 Karat Rose Gold Fantasy Men s Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
6mm 18k rose gold men's band from our "Games of Fantasy" collection. This band features high
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Furrer Jacot 18 Karat Rose Gold Notched Men s Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
18k rose gold men's band measuring at 7.5mm wide. Satin finish center, with high polished notched
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Furrer Jacot 18 Karat White Gold Notched Men s Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
18k white gold men's band measuring at 7.5mm wide. Satin finish center, with high polished notched
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Furrer Jacot 18 Karat Yellow Gold Notched Men s Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold men's band measuring at 7.5mm wide. Satin finish center, with high polished notched
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Late Victorian Old Cushion Cut Diamond Ring in 18ct Gold &Plat
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
out of 18ct Yellow Gold with Platinum tips holding the Diamond into place. Centred with a slightly
Category

Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Furrer Jacot 18 Karat White Gold Satin Men s Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
. Available in 18k white, rose, or yellow gold, 950 platinum, and 950 palladium. Also available with diamonds
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Platinum and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Fleur-di-Lis Diamonds Cross Signet Ring
By Thomas Kurilla
Located in New York, NY
Platinum and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Fleur di Lis GIA Diamonds Cross Signet Ring, Tiffany Designer
Category

2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Furrer Jacot 18 Karat White Gold Wire Men s Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
platinum. Also available with diamonds upon request. Our 18k gold contains no nickel and is hypoallergenic
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Eye Unisex Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tigers Eye Ruby Diamond
By ZEEMOU ZENG
Located in London, GB
to both men and women. Details: 18 karat yellow gold, tiger's eye, ruby, diamond H:2.8cm, W:1.5cm
Category

2010s British Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Tiger s Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Furrer Jacot 18 Karat White Gold Wire Men s Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
platinum. Also available with diamonds upon request. Our 18k gold contains no nickel and is hypoallergenic
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Furrer Jacot 18 Karat White Gold Satin Men s Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
950 palladium. Also available with diamonds upon request. Our 18k gold contains no nickel and is
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Furrer Jacot 18 Karat Yellow Gold Satin Men s Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
platinum, and 950 palladium. Also available with diamonds upon request. Our 18k gold contains no nickel
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Furrer Jacot 18 Karat Rose Gold Satin Men s Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
950 palladium. Also available with diamonds upon request. Our 18k gold contains no nickel and is
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Furrer Jacot 18 Karat Rose Gold Men s Wedding Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
available with diamonds upon request. Our 18k gold contains no nickel and is hypoallergenic. Any
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Furrer Jacot 18 Karat White Gold Men s Wedding Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
available with diamonds upon request. Our 18k gold contains no nickel and is hypoallergenic. Any
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Eye Unisex Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Green Chalcedony Ruby Diamond
By ZEEMOU ZENG
Located in London, GB
to both men and women. Details: Eye Unisex Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Green Chalcedony Ruby Diamond
Category

2010s British Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Tiger s Eye, Chalcedony, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Akillis Capture Me Band Ring 18 Karat Rose Gold Full Set White Diamonds
By Akillis
Located in Neuilly sur Seine, FR
18K rose gold AKILLIS Capture Me band ring full set with white diamonds Diamonds (cts): 0,664 The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Stephen Webster England Made Me 18ct Yellow Gold and White Diamond Signet Ring
By Stephen Webster
Located in London, GB
Me collection. Not for the feint of heart, this 18ct yellow Gold and white Diamond pavé (0.20cts
Category

2010s British Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

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

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18k Gold Mens Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact 18k gold mens diamond ring you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 102 antique edition and 161 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a 18k gold mens diamond ring may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding an appealing 18k gold mens diamond ring — no matter the origin — is easy, but Stambolian, Furrer-Jacot and Hana Or each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and emerald cut alternatives. Most of our 18k gold mens diamond ring for sale are for men, but there are 76 pieces available to browse for women.

How Much is a 18k Gold Mens Diamond Ring?

On average, a 18k gold mens diamond ring at 1stDibs sells for $3,866, while they’re typically $650 on the low end and $599,999 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.