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Vintage 14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Ring Size 8.5- This sparkling ring features 25 round
Category

Late 20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14 Karat White Princess Cut Channel Set Diamond Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
: SI2 Ring Size: 9 Dimensions: ring is 3.78mm wide Weight: 3.1 grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef Arpels 1975 Gem Set Coral Band in 18Kt Yellow Gold with VVS Diamonds
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Gem set coral ring designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. Beautiful vintage ring band, made in Paris
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Band Rings

Materials

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

E.W. Schreiber KG Adjustable 1.30 Carat Diamond Gold Ring
By E.W. Schreiber KG
Located in New York, NY
designer E.W. Schreiber KG made in Germany The ring adjusts from size 6 to as large as 15 The band is 9/16
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Mings Dragon Cutout Dome Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 3.5 Grams Ring Size
Category

Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier White Gold Diamond C De Cartier Ring
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful vintage 18k white gold ring by Cartier from the C de Cartier collection. The openwork
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Tiffany Co. Jean Schlumberger X Diamond Band
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white and yellow gold with 9 Baguette cut Diamonds weighing approximately a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Jean Schlumberger X Diamond Band
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white and yellow gold with 9 Baguette cut Diamonds weighing approximately a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier White Gold Diamond C De Cartier Ring
By Cartier
Located in Milano, IT
A beautiful vintage 18k white gold ring by Cartier from the C de Cartier collection. The openwork
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Natural 0.04cts Diamond 2.70cts Turquoise Ring in 18K Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
to up the glamour! Specification: Dimensions: RING SIZE-8.25 US, TOP 12*9 MM Gross Weight: 2.540
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Natural 7.30cts Ruby 0.72cts Diamond Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 14-carat yellow gold and features a RUBY gemstone set within a
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold

Antique English Gold and Diamond Double Snake Ring, Hallmarked
Located in New York, NY
, England. Ring size is approximately US 9 - 9 1/4
Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Diamond Halo and Sapphire Ring in 10k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 10k White Gold ​ ​Sapphire Carat Weight: 0.02 Diamond Count: 9
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, 10k Gold

Eostre Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
Type : 100% Natural Ruby Weight : 14.820 Carats Size : 14.39 x 13.24 x 7.05 mm
Category

2010s Oceanic Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Byzantium Style Emerald Sapphire Ruby Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
finger size T, USA finger size 9 3/4. Due to the design this ring cannot be resized. Dimensions: The
Category

1990s European Retro Band Rings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Two Tone Interlude Trillion Cut Diamond Wedding Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Clarity: VS2 Dimensions: ring top measures 9.68mm wide Ring size: 9 (please allow two additional shipping
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Antique 10ct Rose Gold, Edwardian Garnet Double-Headed Snake Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
approximately 10mm in height at the front and 3mm at the back. UK Size S US Size 9 1/4 This ring can be
Category

Early 20th Century European Band Rings

Materials

Garnet, 10k Gold, Rose 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

Vintage 3.42 Carat Diamond and White Gold Full Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
of setting2.48mm/0.1' Ring Size UK Size T 1/2 USA Size 9 5/8 The ring size may not be adjusted due
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Bvlgari B.Zero 1 18k Rose Gold Spiral Black Ceramic Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
BVLGARI B.ZERO 1 -Material: 18k Rose Gold with Black Ceramic -Size: 60/9 -Thickness: 12mm -Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

14 Karat White Gold Three Princess Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 9 princess cut = .65cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Handcrafted Rose White Gold 0.20 Carat White Diamonds Design Cocktail Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
tradition, here there's a beautiful Rose and White Gold ring embellished with a band of 0.20 carats of G
Category

2010s Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian 18K Gold Twin Serpent Ring with Diamonds
Located in Houston, TX
mine-cut diamond that total 0.25 carats, G-J in color and SI clarity. Ring is currently a size 9 1/2
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

0.26 Carat Natural Diamond and Sapphire Ring 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
0.26 Ct Natural Round Cut Diamond and Sapphire Heart Ring 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Gold 0.15 Ctw Dainty Baguette Diamond Ring SI GH
Located in New York, NY
ring size. RELATED KEYWORDS baguette cut ring, baguette moissanite, stackable band, rose gold band
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage 1.93Ct Sapphire and 0.63Ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
setting 6.23mm/0.25' Ring Size UK Size T 1/2 USA Size 9 5/8 The ring size may be professionally adjusted
Category

Vintage 1940s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Vintage Retro 18K Yellow Gold Mesh Flexible Buckle Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
just as a normal ring would be worn. Item #R1003 Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 7.9 Grams Ring Size
Category

Vintage 1960s American Retro Band Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

18K White Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring, 1.7ct ruby, Italy 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18 karat white gold ring with a geometric band, a 1.7 carat ruby and 0.6 carat diamonds / Made in
Category

20th Century Italian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

4.66 Carats Multi Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold. It is hand set with 4.66 carat multi
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Le Vian Chocolate Diamond Wave Ring in 14k Rose Gold
By Le Vian
Located in beverly hills, CA
Carat Band Width: 8 mm Rise Above Finger: 4.45 mm Ring size: 7.5 Weight: 5.2 grams
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Men s Ring - 10k Single Cut Cluster Brushed
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 12 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $35 or Down 2 sizes for $35 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 3.71 Carat Garnet and 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
4.82mm/0.19' Ring Size UK Size T 1/2 USA Size 9 5/8 The ring size may not be adjusted due to the style
Category

Antique 1890s Band Rings

Materials

Garnet, Yellow Gold

Natural 0.97cts Pink Sapphire 0.46cts Diamond Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 14-carat gold and features a PINK SAPPHIRE gemstone set within
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold

Navette Cut Citrine Rose Gold Ring Botta Gioielli Made in Italy
By Botta gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
Contemporary ring handmade in 9 carat rose gold with navette cut citrine, 0.47x0.23 inches. Finger
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Citrine, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Natural 7.30 cts ruby 0.72 cts diamond ring 14K gold
Located in New York, NY
Ruby diamond oval eternity band ring gold Natural 5x4MM 8-9CTW ruby diamond ring 14k 18k gold
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Vintage Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
simple claw settings and sit quite flush within the ornate band. Hallmarked London 1968. Ring Size: T or
Category

Vintage 1960s British Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Old Cut Citrine Rose Gold Ring Botta Gioielli Made in Italy
By Botta gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
Contemporary ring handmade in 9 carat rose gold with old cut citrine, 0.27x0.31 inches. Finger size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Citrine, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Danish goldsmith. 14 karat alliance gold ring. Classic and elegant design.
Located in bronshoj, DK
condition. Size: 19 mm (US size 9).
Category

20th Century Danish Band Rings

Materials

14k Gold

Medieval 15th Century Iconographic Gold Saint Christopher Ring
Located in London, GB
Medieval iconographic ring with Saint Christopher. A yellow gold ring, with rectangular bezel
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Edwardian Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Star Setting Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
either side of this stone measure 5pts each. Ring Size: T or 9 1/2 Band Width: 6mm Weight: 2.8g
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Pave Crossover Five Row Ring 18K Yellow Gold with Diamonds, 17.7mm
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
Brand David Yurman 18K Yellow Gold Pave-set diamonds 0.62 total carat weight Ring: 17.7mm Ring Size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Men s 0.08 Carat Round Diamond Squared Ring 18k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
carat. The ring is a size 9 The ring measures 3mm in height
Category

Vintage 1920s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Large Unisex Cushion Tanzanite Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Statement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
, this ring is sure to add a touch of sophistication and style to any man's ensemble. Currently, size 9
Category

1990s Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1.60ct Princess Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Ring 18K Gold Heavy Estate
By Estate Jewelry
Located in Brambleton, US
Vintage 1.60ct Princess Ceylon Sapphire VS-G Diamond Ring 18K Gold Heavy Estate This beautiful
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large 14 Karat Yellow Gold Shoreline Ring with Diamonds from Keiko Mita
By Keiko Mita
Located in Washington, DC
wind. It varies in width from 5-9 mm and is handmade by the artist from 14 Karat Yellow Gold and 0.07
Category

2010s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Small 14 Karat Yellow Gold Shoreline Ring with Diamonds from Keiko Mita
By Keiko Mita
Located in Washington, DC
wind. It varies in width from 5-9 mm and is handmade by the artist from 14 Karat Yellow Gold and 0.07
Category

2010s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rachel Koen Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond Statment Ring 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
four bands encrusted with Ruby, Emerald, Diamond and Blue Sapphire. Each band width: 2.5mm. Ring size
Category

2010s Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Round Green Peridot and Diamond Halo Ring in 14k Pink Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Pink Gold Ring Size: 9 Style: Statement Ring Total Weight: 5.1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Sunita Nahata Aquamarine 2.60ct. Men s Ring in 18Karat White Gold with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
carat, G colour, VS clarity. Gold: 8.18g, 18K white gold. Ring Size: US 9 - Size can be adjusted for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Aquamarine, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Sunita Nahata Aquamarine 2.80ct. Men s Ring in 18Karat White Gold with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
carat, G colour, VS clarity. Gold: 8.14g, 18K white gold. Ring Size: US 9 - Size can be adjusted for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Aquamarine, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Sunita Nahata Aquamarine 2.60ct. Men s Ring in 18Karat White Gold with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
carat, G colour, VS clarity. Gold: 7.27g, 18K white gold. Ring Size: US 9 - Size can be adjusted for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Band Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold Men s Diamond Sapphire Geometric Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer Unisex Men's Band Ring is all hand-made in 18 Karat White Gold and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Black Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapp...

GIA Sri Lanka Sapphire Marquise Baguette Diamond 14K Gold Ring 4.6ct Giant 1950s
By Estate Jewelry
Located in Brambleton, US
GIA Sri Lanka Sapphire Marquise Baguette Diamond 14K Gold Ring 4.6ct Giant Midcentury 1950s This
Category

20th Century Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Ring with brilliant cut diamond up to 2.64ct 14k bicolour gold 8.4 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k bicolour gold ring with brilliant cut diamond 2.64ct – F/G VS/SI – ring size U.S. 9 / EU. 19(60
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Natural 0.97 cts ruby 0.46 cts diamond ring in 14k gold
Located in New York, NY
Ruby dot and dash ring gold Natural baguette cut ruby diamond ring gold Ruby eternity band ring
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Blue Sapphire Channel Set Half Eternity Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
A beautiful blue sapphire half eternity ring set in 18k yellow gold. The ring is composed of 9
Category

2010s British Modern Band Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Nova 18KT Yellow Gold 1.93 Cts. Round and Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
The ring is stamped Nova 750 12513 Size 9 sizing may be available
Category

1990s North American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Gold Band Rings Size 9 For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact gold band rings size 9 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 18k Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 68 antique edition and 343 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect gold band rings size 9 may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. A gold band rings size 9 from Cartier, Bulgari and Damati — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A gold band rings size 9 can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 135 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. 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 antique cushion cut and oval cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a gold band rings size 9, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Gold Band Rings Size 9?

The price for a gold band rings size 9 starts at $142 and tops out at $24,500 with these rings, on average, selling for $1,475.

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.