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Cartier Diamond Bracelet Tubogas 18k Gold Vintage Estate Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
of 18 karat yellow gold and accented with round brilliant cut diamonds (total weight approximately
Category

Vintage 1970s French More Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Bulgari Tubogas Necklace 18k Gold Steel
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, engineered design. Made from 18k yellow gold and stainless steel, it has a structured look. The flexible
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Choker Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Steel

Tubogas 18k Gold Diamond Necklace Retro French Vintage Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
look like a Parisian fashionista. This tubogas vintage necklace is made of 18 karat yellow gold and
Category

Vintage 1950s French Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Victorian Ruby Snake Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an antique ruby set snake ring from the Victorian era. The snake takes on a coiled
Category

Antique 19th Century Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tubogas Snake 18 Karat Yellow Collar Necklace by Brevettato
Located in London, GB
A vintage tubogas snake collar necklace in 18 karat yellow gold by Brevettato, circa 1940. Crafted
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 19th Century Gold Chain Necklace with Serpent Slide
Located in Poitiers, FR
Chain in 18 carat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This antique necklace is composed of a double
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 3.00 CTW Diamond 14 Karat Gold Antique Grape Brooch Pendant Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
18 karat gold Circa: 1880s; chain is contemporary Pendant Measures: 1 9/16 x 1 1/4 inches - including
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Bulgari Stainless Steel Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
DESIGNER: Bulgari CIRCA: 1980’s MATERIALS: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel WEIGHT: 52.8 grams
Category

Vintage 1980s Bangles

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Tiffany Co. 18 Karat Gold Sterling Silver Silk Cord Dragonfly Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
center ring Completed by silver bullet terminals and coiled adjuster Stamped 925 and 750 for sterling
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Double Snake Pendant 18 Karat Gold Amethyst Large Oval Fine
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Victorian double snake pendant (circa 1880s to 1900s) crafted in 18k yellow
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Spiga Gold Stainless Steel Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
18k yellow gold. About Bulgari Spiga collection Spiga is the Italian word for spike. More literal
Category

1990s Italian Bangles

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Carlo Weingrill Tubogas Gold Cuff Bracelet
By Carlo Weingrill
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A vintage Carlo Weingrill Tubogas bracelet made of 18k gold. it's a massive and shiny bangle that
Category

Vintage 1970s Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Gold

Antique Snake and Pitchfork Pendant
Located in London, GB
Here we have a rich 18ct yellow gold pendant crafted into the shape of a coiled serpent wrapped
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

SeidenGang, 18K Yellow Gold and Garnet Triple Coil Ring
By SeidenGang
Located in Chicago, IL
3/4 Stamp: SG 18K. Metal: 18K yellow gold. Gross weight: 13.40 grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Fashion Rings

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Triple Coiled Serpent Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
This unusual ring is a coiled snake motif with a crosshatched patterned body and high polished
Category

20th Century Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Yellow Gold 3 Coil Tubagas Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Citrine weighing 1 carat total. Made with 18K Yellow Gold, Size 6 US Stretch. Made and Signed by Bvlgari
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Bvlgari Tourmaline Tubogas Serpenti Coiled Snake Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By Bulgari
Located in London, England
A rather interesting vintage Bvlgari tourmaline Tubogas Serpenti coiled snake ring set in 18k
Category

1990s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Emerald and 18k Gold Coil Ring
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York City, NY
Fine and rare cabochon emerald and 18K gold coil ring by Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger. Designed as a
Category

Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Snake Ring 18k Yellow Gold Coiled Serpent Sz 7 Band Cocktail Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed snake ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold (circa 2000s). One estimated 0.07
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Bulgari Tubogas Ruby Coil Snake Yellow Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Ruby Coil Snake Ring by Bulgari. With 1 pear shape ruby total weight approx. .50ct
Category

20th Century Italian Band Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

18k Gold Abstract Modernist Coil Ring, 1970s
Located in McKinney, TX
yellow gold (electronic tested) - 6.6 grams - Textured abstract repeat swirl pattern - Circa 1970s
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Modernist Band Rings

Materials

14k Gold

Alex Jona 18 Karat Yellow Gold Coil Snake Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat brushed yellow gold coil serpent ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Jona 18 Karat Yellow Gold Coil Snake Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat brushed yellow gold coil serpent ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marco Bicego, Siviglia 18 K Yellow White Gold 0.21 Ct Diamond Ring
By Marco Bicego
Located in London, GB
18-carat yellow and white gold diamond ring by Marco Bicego. Diamond approximate total weight 0.21
Category

2010s Italian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bulgari Tubogas Pink Tourmaline Coil Snake Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Pink Tourmaline Coil Snake Band Ring by Bulgari. With 1 pear shape pink tourmaline
Category

20th Century Italian Band Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Alex Jona White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Coil Snake Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat brushed yellow gold coil serpent ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Jona White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Coil Snake Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat brushed yellow gold coil serpent ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jona Enamel White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Flexible Coil Snake Ring
By Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Jona Diamond Snake Ring, hand crafted in Italy, designed as a serpent. The flexible coiled
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jona Black Enamel White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Flexible Coil Snake Ring
By Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Jona Diamond Snake Ring, hand crafted in Italy, in 18 Karat yellow gold, designed as a serpent, the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18k yellow gold snake ring, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
yellow gold form the body of this handsome happy snake, the head is modelled at the face of the ring with
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Gold Tubogas Snake Coil Ring with Emerald Head and Diamond Accent 13.8g
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Solid 18k yellow gold Tubogas snake coil ring with a emerald head and diamond accent ♥ Gorgeous
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Bulgari Tubogas Diamond Gold Coil Snake Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Tubogas Coil Snake Ring by Bulgari. With 1 pear shape diamond VS1
Category

Vintage 1980s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

BULGARI Serpenti One Coil Viper Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Alternating Pave Diamond Scales and a Pave Diamond Head. 18K Yellow Gold Size - 54 / 6.75 Signed - BVLGARI
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Jean Schlumberger Cabochon Ruby Gold Double Coil Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Greenwich, CT
18K Yellow Gold Double Coil Ring by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Company, set with 2 Cabochon
Category

Early 2000s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Coiled Mr. Snake Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Diamond Eyes and Snack
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
was 9k and had ruby eyes. Our updated version is 18 karat gold and features diamond eyes plus a
Category

2010s American Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Coiled "Mr. Snake II" Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Diamond Eyes and Snack
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
ring was 9k and had ruby eyes. Eytan's updated version is 18 karat gold and features diamond eyes
Category

2010s American Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

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

18k Yellow Gold Snake Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
18k yellow gold ring is a modern twist on an ancient design, most notably a trend set by Queen
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Bulgari Serpenti Tubogas Snake Coil Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Houston, TX
Yellow gold ring marked "Bulgari 750". From the Serpenti Tubogas collection, it represents a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

14k Gold Single Coiled Serpent Ring with Pave Set Diamond Head
Located in Fairfield, CT
14k yellow gold ring. This contemporary ring is a coiled snake motif with a high polished body
Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Emerald Bamboo Ring Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Bypass Band Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage emerald & diamond bamboo ring (circa 1970s) crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. Four
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Bulgari Yellow Gold Serpenti Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 2000, 18k, Bulgari, Italy. This stylish ring from Bulgari is doubly iconic. Tubogas
Category

Early 2000s Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Diamond Signet Ring Sz 6.5 Square Fossil Design 18k Yellow Gold Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage diamond signet ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold (circa 1990s). Round
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Signet Rings

Materials

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

Antique 18k Gold Double Snake Ring, Turquoise, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
This charming antique, Victorian turquoise double snake ring in 18kt yellow gold is both unusual
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Tubogas Steel and 18k Gold Flexible Snake Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Simpsonville, SC
visual effect. Crafted from a combination of steel and 18k yellow gold, this ring has a modern and edgy
Category

1990s Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel

Bulgari Bvlgari Serpenti Tubogas 18k Gold Flexible Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
DESIGNER: Bvlgari CIRCA: 1980’s MATERIALS: 18K Yellow Gold WEIGHT: 18 Grams RING SIZE: 7 - 8.5
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Victorian Coral snake ring, 22k yellow gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
This charming antique, Victorian coral snake ring is a real beauty. Coils of rich, buttery yellow
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Dome Rings

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Kieselstein-Cord 18 Karat Yellow Gold Alligator Ring, 1988
By KIESELSTEIN-CORD
Located in Zurich, CH
Eye-catching 18 karat yellow gold alligator ring by Kieselstein-Cord, 1988. Crafted in 18 karat
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Tubogas Steel and 18k Gold Flexible Snake Ring Size 6
By Bulgari
Located in Simpsonville, SC
visual effect. Crafted from a combination of steel and 18k yellow gold, this ring has a modern and edgy
Category

1990s Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel

Georg Jensen Diamond Set Magic Ring in 18 Carat Yellow Gold
By Georg Jensen
Located in London, GB
waiting to be worn. The ring itself is a loosely coiled gold stream, resembling the slither of a snake or
Category

2010s Danish Modern Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18K Snake Ring with Emerald Eyes
Located in Henderson, NV
Expertly crafted in 18K yellow gold, this ring showcases a striking serpent design with a smooth
Category

Late 20th Century Egyptian Art Nouveau Band Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K White Gold Diamond Tanzanite Head Snake Ring
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This 18K White Gold Diamond Tanzanite Head Snake Ring was made after 1960 as that is when the mines
Category

Vintage 1960s British Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, White Gold

French 19th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Snake Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark. This superb antique ring represents 2 snakes
Category

Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Marco Bicego Marrakech 18 Carat Yellow Gold Diamond Stud Ring
By Marco Bicego
Located in London, GB
Marco Bicego Marrakech 18ct yellow gold coiled ring featuring diamonds studded over the coils
Category

2010s Italian Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Gold Snake Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 carat yellow gold, owl hallmark. This splendid gold ring is typical of the style
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Bridal Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

18K White Enamel Snake Ring Expandable
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This gorgeous white enamel snake ring is expandable and it is done in 18K Yellow Gold. It is of a
Category

2010s Unknown Aesthetic Movement Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel

Carrera y Carrera 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Onyx Serpent Ring
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in New York, NY
finishes, and a compelling way of seeing beauty in art and nature. This 18 karat yellow gold ring is a
Category

1990s Spanish Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Carrera y Carrera 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Onyx Serpent Ring
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in New York, NY
finishes, and a compelling way of seeing beauty in art and nature. This 18 karat yellow gold ring is a
Category

1990s Spanish Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

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18k Yellow Gold Coil Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 18k yellow gold coil 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, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 18 vintage editions and 18 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a 18k yellow gold coil ring from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, are consistently popular carat weights. A 18k yellow gold coil ring from Bulgari, Jona and Alex Jona — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A 18k yellow gold coil ring can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 20, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also marquise cut cut and brilliant cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a 18k yellow gold coil ring, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a 18k Yellow Gold Coil Ring?

The price for a 18k yellow gold coil ring starts at $708 and tops out at $9,900 with these rings, on average, selling for $3,155.

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.

Questions About 18k Yellow Gold Coil Ring
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Yes, 18k gold can tarnish, but it is uncommon. Pure gold does not combine easily with oxygen and therefore does not tarnish. The higher the karat, the less likely a piece of gold will tarnish.