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Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Cigar Band Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Specifications: Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 5 Ring Measurements: 13.18 mm tall Diamond
Category

Late 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Butterfly and Black Enamel Fashion Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 18k rose gold Diamonds: 201 round brilliant cuts = 1.75cttw Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

1.44 Carat Diamond 14 Karat Yellow and White Gold Cigar Band Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14k yellow gold Diamonds: 96 round brilliant cut diamonds = 1.44
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Elegant 14k Yellow Gold 1.10ctw Diamonds Wide Open Work Cigar Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - G/H Color - SI2-I2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Citrine Round and Baguette Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14 Karat yellow Gold Diamond: 18 round brilliant cut = 0.72cttw Color: H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

La Nouvelle Bague 18k Gold Diamond Enamel 20.8mm Wide Cigar Band Ring
By Nouvelle Bague
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (52) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - G/H Color - VS1-SI1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

80s Peridot Diamond Cigar Ring Sz 7.5 Band Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage peridot & diamond wide cigar band crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (circa 1980s
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Roberto Coin Oval Yellow Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cigar Band Ring
By Roberto Coin
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Yellow sapphire and diamond ring by Italian designer Roberto Coin. The ribbed wide band is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

LeVian 18k Yellow Gold Bezel Ruby Diamond Dual Finish Wide Cigar Band Ring
By Le Vian
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s) -- (4) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set - 0.06ctw (exact
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold 5.60ct Round Pave Diamond Multi Row Overlap Wide Cigar Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an absolutely breathtaking diamond cigar band ring crafted from solid 18k yellow gold
Category

1990s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K 2 carat tw Diamond Cigar Band Ring
Located in Big Bend, WI
14K yellow and white gold diamond cigar band ring. The wide diamond band has about 2 carats total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diana M. 10.00 Carat Pave Diamond Cigar Band in 18kt White Gold FG VS
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent 18 karat white gold diamond cigar band ring with natural round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

10.50 Carat Diamond Cigar Band in White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent 18 karat white gold diamond cigar band ring with natural round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

2010s American More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Denise Betesh Diamond Gold Granulation Cigar Band Ring
By Denise Betesh
Located in Dallas, TX
Handcrafted Cigar Band in 22k yellow gold with round, brilliant-cut white diamonds totaling 0.55
Category

2010s American Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elizabeth Gage Diamond Jadeite Gold Cigar Band Ring
By Elizabeth Gage
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elizabeth Gage diamond jadeite and gold cigar band ring. DETAILS: Elizabeth Gage estate diamond
Category

1990s English Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold

Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co. Gold Cigar Band Diamond Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
beautiful 18k gold cigar band with diamond by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. The diamonds are bezel set
Category

Early 2000s French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

2.10 Carat Diamond Cigar Band Ring, 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Contemporary Cigar Diamond Band consisting of 42- round brilliant quality diamonds which are pave
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold Multi-Shaped Pink Diamond Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 18k rose gold Diamonds: 41 multi-shaped cuts= 3.49cttw Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Art Deco 14k White Gold Diamond Eternity Cigar Band Ring
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
This fabulous Art Deco circa 1920's - 30's eternity band is seamlessly set with three rows of
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Tiffany Wide Diamond Wedding Band Cigar Men s Ladies
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A retired, original Tiffany & Co. 8mm wide wedding band with a diamond pave' center. A fitting mens
Category

Late 20th Century Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

0.46 Carat Diamond In-Line Cigar Band 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom made Material: 14k white gold Diamonds: 13 round brilliant cuts = 0.46 carat total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

15 Multi Band Diamond Ring Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Wide Cigar Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage multi band diamond ring (circa 1990s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. 13
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Bezel Set Sapphire and Diamond Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K yellow gold Diamond: 4 round brilliant cut = .04cttw Color: H
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

60s Diamond Wide Band Sz 5.5 Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Cigar Ring Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage wide band diamond ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (circa 1960s). European
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Monogram "S" Cigar Band Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with White Diamond Accents
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
The letter "S" is engraved in a loopy font with tiny diamonds hammer- and pavé-set along the sides
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Contemporary Diamond Wide Ring Sz 6.5 Cigar Band 13mm Fine Jewelry Pointed
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish contemporary wide diamond band crafted in 14 karat white gold. Diamonds total an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Judy Mayfield Etruscan Style 18K Gold Cigar Band Ring Pink and Green Tourmaline
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Gorgeous Etruscan style band ring featuring vibrant tourmaline gemstones and diamonds. This
Category

Late 20th Century American Etruscan Revival Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold

Allison Bryan Paper Cigar Ring with Diamonds
By Allison Bryan
Located in London, GB
This classic textured band ring crafted in solid 9-carat gold has a unique shimmering texture
Category

2010s British Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold

Handcrafted 14 Karat Yellow Gold Hammered Cigar Ring
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Matte and Hammer-Finished Scallop-Edged Cigar Ring, Accented with 0.24 Carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Handcrafted 14 Karat Yellow Gold Hammered Cigar Ring
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted Matte and Hammer-Finished Cigar Ring, Enhanced with 0.43 Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Handcrafted 14 Karat Yellow Gold Hammered Cigar Ring
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted Matte and Hammer-Finished Scallop-Edged Ring, Enhanced with 0.18
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Handcrafted 14 Karat Yellow Gold Hammered Filigree Cigar Ring
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Matte and Hammer-Finished Scallop-Edged Filigree Cigar Ring, Accented with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Handcrafted 14 Karat Yellow Gold Hammered Filigree Cigar Ring
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Matte and Hammer-Finished Scallop-Edged Filigree Cigar Ring, Accented with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.50ct natural princess cut diamonds double channel 14kt mens ring pinky cigar
Located in New York, NY
Men's Princess cut double row wide smooth band. 1.50ct. natural princess cuts, channel set. Vs-2
Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Diamond Pave Cigar Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970s, 18k, Cartier, France. The iconic Art Deco cigar band design, superb diamonds, and
Category

Vintage 1970s French Dome Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold 2.7 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Cigar Band
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: Modern Composition: 18K Yellow Gold Primary Stone: Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Total Carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Green Emerald and Diamond Cigar Band Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 7 (resizing
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mens Oval Green Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Cigar Band Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7.75 (resizing available for a fee) Ring
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

6.51ct Pave Diamond Cigar Band Ring Made In Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
D:6.51ct,Slv:11.54gm Size: 23X147X18M
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver

Diamond Yellow Gold Cigar Band
By Single Stone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.13ctw old European and Rose cut diamonds set in a handcrafted 18k yellow gold cigar band. All of
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Colored Diamond Cigar Band
By LFrank
Located in Venice, CA
This ring is an incredibly chic and modern take on a classic pave cigar band. This substantial band
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Kite Shaped Rose Cut Diamond Gold Cigar Band
By Single Stone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.06ct MN/VS Kite shaped Rose cut diamond set in an 18k yellow gold band. A clean yet classic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roberto Coin Appassionata Diamond Basketweave Cigar Band Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Roberto Coin Appassionata collection pavé diamond basketweave cigar band ring in high polished 18K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Diamond Gold Tribal Cigar Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Jill Heller 18K Gold and Diamond Tribal Cigar Band Ring
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18k Gold and Diamond Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Fabulous 18k gold Cigar Band size 6&1/2 with 0.55ct in total diamond weight (G/SI1-I1). 1
Category

Italian Fashion Rings

Spectacular of the Top! Very Large Diamond Cigar Band
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Superb 1970's bold Pave diamond large bold, 18K gold with wonderful volume. Dense,with over 3.5cts
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat Chunky Yellow Gold Diamond Wide Cigar Band Handmade Ring 1.53 Carats
By Garen Azatyan
Located in Little Neck, NY
Handcrafted in 18k yellow gold. Center stone is 0.68 carat diamond. Sides contain 0.85 carat diamonds. The
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Stambolian Yellow Gold and Diamond Cigar Band Ring
By Stambolian
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Cigar Wide Band Ring by Stambolian 0.60 carat G color, VS clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Sapphire 1 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cigar Band Ring US Size 7
By Damati
Located in New York, NY
Oval Sapphire 1 Ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cigar Band Ring US Size 7 Crafted in 18 kt Yellow Gold
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Loree Rodkin Diamond Pave Gold Fleur de Lis Cigar Band Ring
By Loree Rodkin
Located in Paris, IDF
Trefoil engraving 18kt white gold extra large 'Cigar' band diamond ring signed by Loree Rodkin
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

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Gold Diamond Cigar Band For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact gold diamond cigar band you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Yellow Gold and White Gold. You can easily find a 34 antique edition and 129 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a gold diamond cigar band may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. For this particular piece, .5 Carat and 1 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. Finding an appealing gold diamond cigar band — no matter the origin — is easy, but Damati, Allison Bryan and Five Star Jewelry each produced a popular version that is worth a look. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and oval cut cut versions available here, too. Finding a gold diamond cigar band for sale for women should be easy, but there are 55 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Gold Diamond Cigar Band?

The price for a gold diamond cigar band starts at $733 and tops out at $20,500 with these rings, on average, selling for $4,400.

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.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And 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

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond 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.