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Men s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Step Edge Turnable Band Ring
By BOON
Located in Bangkok, TH
Mens 18 Karat Yellow Gold Step Edge Turnable Band Ring Also available in other sizes and other
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tail Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By Sanaz Doost
Located in Toronto, ON
Tail ring in 18K yellow gold was inspired by Middle eastern & Persian art & architecture. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Emerald Wedding Ring for Him, Men s Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
18K Gold Emerald Ring for Him, Men's Emerald Cut Emerald Engagement Ring, Natural Emerald Statement
Category

2010s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold 5 Stone 1/5 Carat Men s Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Yellow Gold 5 Stone 1/5 Carat Men's Diamond Ring in channel setting. Bottom width is approximately
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

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

Cartier Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Cartier Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold Additional Information: Brand: Cartier Gender: Men,Women
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Men s Elephant 2 Tusks Signet Ring
By Thomas Kurilla
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold Elephant Tusks Signet Ring, Tiffany Designer , Thomas Kurilla is going back to
Category

2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond-Set Square 18 Karat Yellow Gold Men s Signet Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond-set Square 18 Karat Yellow Gold Men's Signet Ring Please let us know should you wish to
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stambolian 18K Gold Diamond Phoenix Bird Never Give Up Mens Ring
By Stambolian
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stambolian 18K Gold Diamond Phoenix Bird Never Give Up Mens Ring This state-of-the-art mens ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.87 Carat GIA Cert Fancy Yellow Diamond Gold Custom Men s Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
weighs 3.87 carats and is set in to an 18k yellow mounting. The ring weighs 14.84 grams. The ring is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Moshabak Band Ring In 18K Yellow Gold
By Sanaz Doost
Located in Toronto, ON
Moshabak band ring in 18K yellow gold, was inspired by ancient Middle eastern and Persian
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Stamnbolian 18K Gold Diamond Princess Cut Tanzanite Satin Finish Mens Ring
By Stambolian
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stamnbolian 18K Gold Diamond Princess Cut Tanzanite Satin Finish Mens Ring This mens ring from
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Gold Geometric Men s Ring
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
18 karat yellow gold geometric ring with 14 round brilliant diamonds weighing approximately .24
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Certified Natural Columbian Emerald 1.777 cts. Vivid Green Men s Ring 18K Gold
Located in Kowloon, HK
Men's Cocktail Ring with Solid 18K Yellow Gold Using a handpicked Columbian Emerald with vibrant hues
Category

2010s Hong Kong Signet Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Furrer Jacot 18k White and Yellow Gold Two-Tone Satin Milgrain Men s Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
6.5mm 18k white gold band with 18k yellow gold milgrain edges and a satin center. Available in
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Men s 18k Hematite Intaglio Gladiator Signet Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A timeless men's 18k hematite intaglio signet ring for a mid-century jewelry collection. Features a
Category

Mid-20th Century Signet Rings

Materials

Hematite, 18k Gold

Vintage 4 Carat Natural Ruby Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold, Men s Gold Fashion Band
Located in Orlando, Florida
Vintage 4 Carat Natural Ruby Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold, Men's Gold Fashion Band A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Unisex Gold Signet Ring, Vintage Style Ring, 18k Yellow Gold, made to order ring
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Ring Vintage Style Ring Solid 18k Yellow Gold, Chunky Statement Ring, Signet ring men, Customized
Category

2010s Signet Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Alessa Men s Wedding Band 18 Karat Yellow Gold Men s Collection
By Alessa
Located in London, GB
Yellow Gold 7.48 grams Gold Weight Collection: Men's Size: Size 12 - 21.3 mm internal diameter
Category

2010s American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold and Diamond Men s Ring, 1950s
Located in Bologna, IT
A vintage men's ring, dating from the 1950s, crafted in both 18K yellow and white gold. It is
Category

Vintage 1950s Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Men 1.00 Carat Natural Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Manhattan Beach, CA
1.00 Carat Natural Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Stamped: 18K Yellow Gold Total Ring Weight
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

25 Pointers Single Diamond Channel Setting 18 Karat Yellow Gold Men s Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
25 Pointers Single Diamond Channel Setting 18 Karat Yellow Gold Men's Ring Please let us know upon
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chopard Fashion Diamond Band Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By Chopard
Located in London, GB
: Men,Women Model: Happy Diamonds 82/2347-20 Gemstone: Diamond Material: Yellow gold (18K) Ring size (US
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Men s Ring 2-Tone 18 Karat White and Yellow Gold Step Edge Diamond Band Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Men's Ring 2-Tone 18 Karat White and Yellow Gold Step Edge Diamond Band Ring Diamond: 1.27ct. Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1.91 Carat 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Men s Band Ring
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Men's diamond ring in 18-karat yellow gold. A polished metal band with a large round cut diamond at
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Men s Ring 2.55 Carat Cabochon Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Diamonds
Located in Bangkok, TH
2.55 Carat Cabochon Sapphire Wide Band in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Diamonds Ring size: US 9, UK R
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Custom Chinese Character Fortune Luck Happiness 18K Gold Solid Signet Men s Ring
By BOON
Located in Bangkok, TH
Chinese Character Fortune Luck Happiness 18 Karat Gold Signet Men's Ring A Solid and Sturdy piece
Category

2010s Thai Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Carlos Udozzo 18 Karat Gold Men Ladies Yellow and Black Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Geisenfeld, DE
you're willing to work." An impressive cocktail ring in 18k yellow gold, rhodium plated with an
Category

2010s German Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Certified 3 CT Natural Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold For Men s
Located in Orlando, Florida
Certified 3 CT Natural Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold For Men's A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1.1 Carat Un Heated Mens Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Barnsley, GB
1.1 Carat Un Heated Mens Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold The Myths the Greeks
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 1940s 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Tank Ring
Located in Versailles, FR
For sale a typical French tank ring from the 1940s, marked by its massive use of 18K yellow gold
Category

Mid-20th Century French Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Diamond 18K Gold Sterling Silver Fashion Band Unisex Ring for Men Women Stack#22
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
A set of six 18K gold and sterling silver fashion band rings highlighted with yellow and brown
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gar...

Estate Men s Ring with Natural Emerald Diamond Halo 18k YG Size 11
Located in New York, NY
by a dazzling 1.20ct diamond halo. Crafted in 18k yellow gold, this bold design is both timeless and
Category

Early 2000s Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.90 Baguette Diamond Brush Finish Men s Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.90 Baguette Diamond Brush Finish Men's Gold Ring. Bottom width is approximately 4mm. The diamonds
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat White and Yellow Gold XO Men s Band
By Llyn strong
Located in Greenville, SC
An 18k white and yellow gold men's "XO" infinity band. Ring size 10.5. This ring was made and
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Men s Tourmaline and Diamond Ring in 14KYW Gold
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Men's ring has a natural oval Green Tourmaline center with sparkling brilliant cut
Category

2010s Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Certified Imperial Burmese A-Jade Cocktail Ring (Diamonds and 18K Yellow Gold)
Located in Kowloon, HK
Identification: Jadeite A-Class ring with Diamonds and 18K Yellow Gold Total weight: 1.54g Refractive Index
Category

2010s Hong Kong Band Rings

Materials

Jade, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Furrer Jacot 18 Karat Yellow Gold Satin Men s Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
8mm 18k yellow gold All around satin finish Slightly raised geometric design in the center Not
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.60 Carat Oval Sapphire and Diamond Pavé 18 Karat Yellow Gold Men’s Band Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
1.60 Carat Oval Sapphire and Diamond Pavé 18 Karat Yellow Gold Mens Band Ring Please let us know
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Signet Rings

Materials

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

TIFFANY Co.. Men s Yellow Gold Wedding Band
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
They don't come any more simple than this vintage Tiffany & Co Men's wedding band. If you're
Category

Vintage 1970s Wedding Rings

Materials

18k Gold

18k Yellow Gold Wedding Band "Champagne Bubbles"
By Thomas Kurilla Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
18k Yellow Gold Wedding Band "Champagne Bubbles" Why not let the Brides bubbles flow the rest of
Category

2010s American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.41ct Emerald Marquise Diamond 18K Two-Tone Gold Raised Edge Textured Mens Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
3.41 Carat Emerald and Marquise Diamond 18 Karat Two-Toned Gold Raised Edge Textured Men's Ring
Category

Late 20th Century Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Men s Tsavorite and Diamond Two Tone 18KYW Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
cut diamonds on the side. The ring is set in 18K white and yellow gold. It comes in a beautiful box
Category

2010s Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Furrer Jacot 18 Karat Yellow Gold Fantasy Sword Men s Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
8mm 18k yellow gold men's band from our "Games of Fantasy" collection. This band is inspired by
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Furrer Jacot 18 Karat Yellow Gold "Origami" Woven Men s Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
6mm 18k yellow gold band featuring a folded braided design and a satin finish. The "Origami" ring
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Two Tone Gold Men s Diamond Ring 0.65 TCW
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two Tone Gold Men's Diamond Ring. Consists of a total of 0.65ct princess cut diamonds in a channel
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

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

Stackable Star Band Ring In 18K Yellow
By Sanaz Doost
Located in Toronto, ON
Stackable star band ring in 18K solid yellow gold was designed and made by Sanaz Doost, artist
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Gucci Gorgeous Diamond Gold Icon Stardust Men s Band Ring
By Gucci
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Gucci Gorgeous 18K Yellow Gold & Bling Diamond Icon Stardust Band Ring Size 10.5 This ring
Category

20th Century Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Furrer Jacot 18 Karat Yellow Gold Satin Collapsible Men s Watch Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
8mm wide 18k yellow gold link ring with all around satin finish and flat edges. This ring is
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Cocktail Retro Tank Ring
Located in Versailles, FR
For sale a typical French tank ring from the 1940s, marked by its massive use of 18K yellow gold
Category

Mid-20th Century French Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Gold, Diamond and Sapphire Men s Ring, 1950s
Located in Bologna, IT
on either side by a rose cut diamond. MATERIALS 18K gold and two ros cut diamonds RING SIZE 11 US
Category

Mid-20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lizunova Black Zirconium Rose Gold Men s Band Ring
By Lizunova Fine Jewels
Located in Sydney, NSW
This striking men's ring is crafted to order in Australia in black zirconium and 18 karat rose gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold 1.55 Carat Yellow Sapphire Sculpture Ring
By Thomas Kurilla Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold Yellow Sapphire Sculpture Ring, Tiffany Designer, Thomas Kurilla is keeping it
Category

2010s North American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Furrer Jacot 18 Karat Yellow Gold Fantasy Sword Men s Diamond Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
8mm 18k yellow gold men's band from our "Games of Fantasy" collection. This band is inspired by
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Star Ruby 6.05 Carat Matt Gold Finish Men Fashion Ring
Located in NEW YORK, NY
One of a Kind Stunning Star Ruby Cabochon 6.05 carat in 18K Yellow Gold Ring with raw gold and Matt
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Furrer Jacot 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cut Out Diamond Men s Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
7.5mm wide 18k yellow gold Half set with 14 brilliant round diamonds F-G color VS clarity 0.140
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18ct Yellow Gold, 0.25ct Black Diamond Men s Band, Navajo Inspired Pattern
By Harlin Jones
Located in Sydney, NSW
18ct yellow gold to craft our Men’s Wedding Bands as the higher percentage of fine gold will make the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Mens 18k Yellow Gold Rings For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of mens 18k yellow gold rings for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Find a collection of 123 vintage versions or 147 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 19th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of mens 18k yellow gold rings to choose from, but Contemporary and Modern mens 18k yellow gold rings are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Furrer-Jacot, Cartier and Stambolian are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Lovers of these pieces agree that it’s a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 107 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for round cut mens 18k yellow gold rings and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and brilliant cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for women in our collection of mens 18k yellow gold rings, as most of the options available are for men.

How Much are Mens 18k Yellow Gold Rings?

On average, mens 18k yellow gold rings at 1stDibs sell for $3,170, while they’re typically $550 on the low end and $45,000 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.

Questions About Mens 18k Yellow Gold Rings
  • 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.