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French 1900s Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bangle Men s Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karats yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark. Featuring a domed gold mounted, it is set in
Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Band Rings

Materials

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

19th Century Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lion Men s Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. This sumptuous antique men's ring, represents a lion with its mouth
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Band Rings

Materials

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

Bloodstone and 18k Yellow Gold Gent s Signet Ring - Antique 1907
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 18 karat yellow gold signet ring with bloodstone (heliotrope) inset
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1912 King George V "Perth" Mint Gold Sovereign 22K Coin and 18K Gold Men s Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Origin: Perth, Australia ✔ Issue Date: 1912 ✔ Ring: 18K Yellow Gold, 21.3g ✔ Metal: 18K ✔ Ring Weight
Category

Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Men s 18kt Yellow Gold Invisible Set Princess Cut Diamond Ring .40cttw
Located in San Diego, CA
Men's 18kt yellow gold ring with four princess cut diamonds of approximately .40cttw. The diamonds
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Konstantino Greek Coin Sterling Silver 18 Karat Yellow Gold Men s Ring
By Konstantino
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Konstantino Greek Coin ring fashioned in sterling silver and 18 karat yellow gold. The octagon
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek More Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

French 20th Century Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bangle Men s Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark. This dome-shaped man's bangle ring is adorned
Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Band Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold Ellis Brothers Comfort Fit Men s Stackable Wedding Band
Located in Addison, TX
in 18K yellow gold this piece is in great condition for its age and has a clean maker's mark stamped
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gent s Lab Created Spinel Knight Signet Ring, 18k YellowGold, Ring, Men
Located in McLeansville, NC
. Crafted in 18K Yellow Gold, this ring features a knight motif and is sized 8.5, making it perfect for a
Category

Vintage 1960s Signet Rings

Materials

Spinel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 1920s 8.60 Carat Jade 18 Karat Yellow Gold Men Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Imposing antique man ring, it is bulging and
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Men’s Onyx Cocktail Ring Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed men's cocktail ring (circa 1960s to 1970s), crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. Onyx
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cabochon Sapphire Diamond Gold Men’s Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
around the sapphire. Hand fabricated in 18k yellow gold. Ring Size 8.50
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Rings

Materials

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

Mens Vintage 18k Gold 1.83ct Round Diamond Solitaire w/ Baguette Sides Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This breathtaking vintage men's band ring was crafted from solid 18k yellow gold and features a
Category

Vintage 1970s Retro Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mens Vintage 18k Gold 1.83ct Round Diamond Solitaire w/ Baguette Sides Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This breathtaking vintage men's band ring was crafted from solid 18k yellow gold and features a
Category

Vintage 1970s Retro Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1959 18 Karat Yellow Gold Heraldic Lion Intaglio Men s Signet Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
karat gold With maker's mark Circa: 1959; via British date letters Ring size: 9 3/4 and sizable Measures
Category

Vintage 1950s Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Vintage Natural Chrysoberyl Cats Eye 18k Gold Textured Men s Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Classic Men's cats eye vintage ring has a classic textured design, crafted in 18K yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1980s American Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Chrysoberyl, 18k Gold

Mid-Century Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Mid-Century Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring. Featuring one round brilliant cut
Category

Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. 1999 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Forever Men s Wedding Band Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a slightly rounded band ring Featuring a high polish gold finish Stamped for 18 karat
Category

1990s Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tanzanite Men s Ring
Located in New York, NY
Simple but elegant. Faced Tanzanite Ring set in elegant 18 kt Yellow Gold Architectural Mounting
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Jade Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Signet Estate Fine Jewelry Men s
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage jade ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. Jade measures 12mm x 10mm
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Men s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Heavy Signet Ring w Eagle Crest Sword Greek Letters
Located in Fairfield, CT
This robust 18 karat yellow gold signet ring is a statement of bygone heritage and strength
Category

20th Century Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vendome Louis Cartier 18K 3 Tone Gold Men s Wedding Band Ring Size 56/7.5 4.8mm
By Vendome
Located in New York, NY
tone 18K yellow, rose and white gold. The band has a ribbed edge finish and measures 4.8mm wide and has
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Gold in Ironstone Ring Heavy 21.4g Vintage 18k Men s Signet 7.5 Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage signet ring set with gold in ironstone, crafted in 18 karat yellow gold
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Stylized Large Citrine Gold Men s Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A truly unique piece, most certainly a custom-made ring, made of black rhodium plated 18k white
Category

Late 20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold

Antique Indian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Men s Ring, India, circa 19th Century
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Indian 18k yellow gold men's ring Made in India circa 19th century. No hallmark, tested
Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Designer David Webb 18K Platinum Large Men’s Green Chalcedony Diamond Ring
By David Webb
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
of solid 18K Yellow Gold with Platinum accents with a hammered finish. Showcasing one (1) cabochon
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Versace Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By Versace
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 18k yellow gold Versace mens ring. The ring comprises of a V motif with 36 round brilliant cuts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 80 s 1.66 Carat Cabochon Blue Sapphire Two-Tone Men s Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Introducing our Vintage 80's 1.66 Carat Cabochon Sapphire Two-Tone Men's Ring in 18K Gold, a
Category

Late 20th Century Hong Kong Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

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

0.50 Carat Round White Diamond 18 KT Yellow Gold Tresor Paris Men s Signet Ring
Located in London, GB
0.50 Carat Round Brilliant White Diamond Men's Signet Style ring is set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Category

2010s British Modern Signet Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Yellow Gold Men s Ring with Carnelian Seal with Coats of Arms
Located in Braintree, GB
18kt yellow gold men's ring with carnelian seal with coats of arms Hallmarked 750 Carnelian seal
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold

David Webb Platinum 18K Yellow Gold Hammered Ski Slope Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
this creative gold statement ring is suitable for both: men and women. Currently size 10.
Category

20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold, Platinum

Retro Bloodstone Intaglio 18 Karat Gold Men s Signet Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
scrolled banner inscribed Haffenreffer Maker's mark for Church & Company Stamped 18K for 18 karat gold
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Deakin Francis Sapphire Gold Men s Ring 1963
By Deakin Francis
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A handsome gold and sapphire men's ring by Deakin & Francis. The 1" x 3/4" 18k polished yellow
Category

Vintage 1960s British Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Classic Men’s Wedding Band
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Classic Mens Wedding Band Size 11.
Category

20th Century American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Silver Steel And Gold Signet Men s Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Silver steel and gold octagonal shape with family crest ring. This crest is called “quartered
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Signet Rings

Materials

Silver, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Gold

I.B. Goodman Men s 14 Karat Yellow and White Gold 0.28 Carat Diamond Band Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
designed for gentlemen, and boasts an incredibly bold, masculine appeal. The ring is made of 14K yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

1.91tcw AAA Colombian Emerald-Asscher Cut Diamond Shank Accent Men s Ring 18K
Located in Jupiter, FL
bezel set in an 18K yellow gold custom setting. Setting Style: Bezel Setting Material: 18K Yellow Gold
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold and Emerald Modernist Men s Ring
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A heavy 18kt yellow gold ring set with a substantial octagonal cut, 2.02ct emerald. The ring is
Category

Late 20th Century American Modernist Signet Rings

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Trinity Tri-Gold Size 68 Men s Ring
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand Cartier Style Trinity Tri-Gold Size 68 Men's Ring Material 18k yellow, rose and white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Tiffany Co. 18 Karat Gold Men s Wedding Band Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Wide band ring features a rounded curvature With a brightly polished finish Stamped AU750 for 18
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Silver Gold Roman Emperor Intaglio Men’s Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Depicting a roman emperor, 18kt yellow gold and silver. Top size 21mm x 18mm With maker’s mark
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Fashion Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Onxy and Diamond Men s Ring
Located in Towson, MD
One 18 karat yellow gold (stamped LARRY 750) estate men's ring set with twenty-five round brilliant
Category

Vintage 1970s Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18kt Yellow Gold and Silver Ancient Silver Dracma Naxos 415-403 BC Men s Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Didrachm circa 415-403, AR 8.45 g. NAΞIΩN Laureate head of Apollo r.; behind, laurel leaf with berry. Rev. Naked Silenus squatting, holding cantharus in uplifted r. hand and thyrsus ...
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Greek Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Tiffany Co. Platinum 18K Together Double Millgrain 6mm Men s Band Ring Size 10
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
yellow gold. Featuring a 5.9 mm wide band with a double milgrain design, this ring showcases exceptional
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Platinum 18K Together Double Millgrain 6mm Mens Band Ring Sz 11.75
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
yellow gold. Featuring a 6 mm wide band with a double milgrain design, this ring showcases exceptional
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage Mens Signet Ring 18 Karat Yellow and Silver Topped House Crest
Located in Fairfield, CT
This vintage 18 karat yellow and silver accent signet ring is emblematic of historical significance
Category

20th Century Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold 1895 Men s Wedding Band
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier 1895 men's wedding band, width 3.5 mm, 18K yellow gold. Hallmarked. Ring Size: 12
Category

2010s French Modern Band Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold 1895 Men s Wedding Band
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier 1895 men's wedding band, width 3.5 mm, 18K yellow gold. Hallmarked. Ring Size: 12.5
Category

2010s French Modern Band Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Bvlgari B.zero1 Three Band 18k Rose White Yellow Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Boca Raton, FL
x 2.5mm high Material: 18k white yellow and rose gold Ring Size: 10.5 (64) Weight: 12.9
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Mixed Metal

Tiffany Co. Platinum 18K Together Double Millgrain 6mm Men s Band Ring Size 12
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. men's wedding band finely crafted in platinum and 18 karat yellow gold from the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique 1.25Ct Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Engagement Ring Circa 1895
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
antique diamond engagement ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with a platinum setting. The broad
Category

Antique 1890s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Men s Citrine Ring, 6.10 Carats
Located in New Orleans, LA
A sunny mixed-cut citrine weighing 6.10 carats centers this stylish men's ring. Exhibiting a warm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co 18 Karat Yellow Gold Men s Wedding Band
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co 18k yellow gold men's wedding band. Width: 3mm, thickness: 1.55mm. Ring Size: 11.5
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Signet Ring Yellow Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
Signet ring in 18-carat yellow gold, a timeless jewel that embodies the very essence of luxury and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Men s Chrysoberyl Cats Eye Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Men’s pinkie ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold showcasing a spectacular chrysoberyl cat’s eye
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1920s Yellow Gold Signet Ring
By Deakin Francis
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 18 karat yellow gold intaglio signet ring; part our gent's jewelry
Category

Vintage 1920s British Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Diamonds and Emeralds Men’s Ring 18 Karat Gold
Located in Miami, FL
solid 18 kt gold ring, weighing 37.50 grams, more than 1 ounce of 18kt gold. Centered with a natural
Category

Vintage 1980s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 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.