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Girard Perregaux GP 90 World Time Automatic Watch 1010
By Girard Perregaux
Located in Southampton, PA
steel bracelet with 18K yellow gold links lining the center. This automatic men's watch has hour
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

TAG Heuer Aquaracer Calibre 5 Steel Black Dial Automatic Watch WAY201A.BA0927
By TAG Heuer
Located in New York, NY
Seconds SubDial Features Gender Men's Case Material Yellow Gold Case Shape Round Case Size 40mm Case
Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Hand Made Men s 18K Yellow Gold Ring with Diamonds Size 13
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
Men's Hand Made Ring Material 18K Yellow Gold Diamonds 180pcs Diamond 4.75ct Diamond Clarity VS
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18kt Men’s Sapphire Diamond Rectangle Ring Yellow Gold, Man’s Sapphire 18 K Gold
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
The 18 karat yellow gold sapphire and diamond ring is rectangle shape and very striking! This ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Black Star Sapphire Men s Ring
Located in Big Bend, WI
Vintage 18K yellow gold men's ring featuring an oval black star sapphire. The dark brown/black
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Star Sapphire, Black Star, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Men s 18K Yellow Gold Ancient Tanit Coin Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
18kt yellow gold ring with hammered finish featuring ancient authentic Tanit coin center. Size 9 3
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mens Family Crest Signet Ring Vintage 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed Men's signet ring (circa 1960s to 1970s), crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. Estate
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mens Cluster Diamond Ring Rolex Shoulders 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Ring Size: 14 Total Weight: 20.1 Grams Diamond
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Crest Signet Men s Ring - 18k Coat of Arms
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $100 or Down 2 sizes for $50 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mens 18k Yellow Gold and Lapis-Lazuli Tiffany Schlumberger Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This elegant men's 18k yellow gold Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger dome ring is a graceful swirl of
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Mens 18k Yellow Gold and Lapis-Lazuli Tiffany Schlumberger Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This elegant men's 18k yellow gold Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger dome ring is a graceful swirl of
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Men s Oval Green Jade and Diamond Ring, 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Men's Oval Green Jade Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold. This stunning jade has a beautiful
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Mens Diamond Halo Rolex Styled Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
% Authenticity Guaranteed. Serious buyers only please. Ring Specifications: Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Ring Size
Category

Late 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Men s Invisible Set 2.70CTW Diamond Ring made in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Webster, NY
Average Diamond Clarity: VS Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Ring Size: 10.75 - sizable Marked/Tested: Stamped
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1990s Yellow Gold Men s Signet Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional vintage intaglio signet ring in 18 karat yellow gold; part our gent's jewelry and
Category

1990s Unknown Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gibeon Meteorite 1.0 Carats Yellow Diamond 18K Gold/Sterling Mens Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
yellow diamond has been set in 18K gold in the center of the meteorite slice. This ring could easily be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Cocktail Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Estate Men s Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring Size 9.5 18k Yellow Gold 3.00 Carat
Located in MIAMI, FL
Exceptional ring crafted in 18 yellow gold. The ring highlights three fancy yellow colored earth
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. 18k Yellow Gold Numeric Atlas Ring 10.5 Men s
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & CO. 18K Yellow Gold Numeric Atlas Ring 10.5 Men's Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Size: 10.5
Category

1990s American Band Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

CARTIER Santos Tiger Eye Yellow 18k Gold Men s Ring 61
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This rare Cartier men's ring from the classic Santos collection is crafted in 18k yellow gold and
Category

1990s Band Rings

Materials

Tiger s Eye, 18k Gold

Mens GIA Red Rubellite Tourmaline and Diamond Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Ring Weight: 18.34 grams Ring Size: 11.5 (Free
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Rubelite, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

18k Gold Signet Ring Blue Agate Men’s Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A chunky 18k gold signet ring, featuring blue agate. The face of the ring is set with a rectangular
Category

Late 20th Century Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Round Natural Diamond Cluster Mens Ring in 18K Yellow Gold Ribbed Shank
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage natural diamond men's ring set in 18k solid gold. Diamonds are all exceptional VS1-VS2
Category

2010s American Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Men s Emerald Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
18kt yellow gold men's emerald ring Hallmarked 18KT Circa 1950-1970's Dimensions - Weight : 17
Category

Vintage 1950s Dome Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Carnelian Crest Signet Men s Ring - 18k Intaglio Coat of Arms
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $60 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 5.50ct Opal Ring 18k Yellow Gold Mens Signet Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
) rising 8mm from the finger. Metal & Hallmark: 18 karat yellow gold. The ring is hallmarked "18k"
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1970s Diamond Yellow Gold Lion Men’s Ring
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous vintage men's ring features the shape of a lion's head crafted in 14k yellow gold and
Category

Vintage 1970s American More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

41.33 Carat Natural Yellow Sapphire Gold Men s Ring
Located in New York, NY
41.33 Carat Natural Yellow Sapphire Gold Men's Ring Center Stone Weight: 41.33 Cts 18K Matte
Category

2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Mens Cabochon Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
approximately 2.00 carats. METAL: 18-karat yellow gold. RING SIZE: approximately 7 ½, can be resized
Category

1990s Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. 1999 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Brushed Forever Men Wedding Band Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a slightly rounded band ring Featuring a finely brushed gold finish With high polished
Category

1990s Wedding Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

New Men s 18k Yellow Gold 1.26ctw Burnish Set Diamond Solitaire Dome Gypsy Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This breathtaking men's gypsy ring is newly crafted from solid 18k yellow gold. The round brilliant
Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Men s Modern Signet Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Signet ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark. Men's signet ring, it has a double oval
Category

2010s French Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1914 Men Wedding Ring solid 18K Yellow Gold Ø US 10.75 /2.9 g
Located in SE
the band, in solid 18 K Gold. Swedish hallmarks, 18K. Three Crowns. Made in 1914 (year marks M7
Category

Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Band Rings

Materials

18k 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

Men s 18k Yellow Gold 1.60ctw Round Brilliant Baguette Cut Diamond Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an absolutely outstanding men's band ring that was crafted from solid 18k yellow gold
Category

1990s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

David Webb 1970 s Lapiz Lazuli 18k Yellow Gold Men s Signet Ring
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
wearing. It can be personalized with a side signature or logo stamp. Crafted in solid 18K yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1980s American Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Mens Solitaire Princess Diamond Ring 18K Gold Band Wedding
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This diamond solitaire ring for a gentleman is finely crafted in solid 18K Yellow gold with white
Category

20th Century Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Burmese Ruby and Diamond Men Band in 18K Yellow Gold
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and White Diamond Men Band in 18K Yellow Gold. The Diamonds are cut in emerald shape, in a total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Burmese Ruby and Diamond Men Band in 18K Yellow Gold
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and White Diamond Men Band in 18K Yellow Gold. The Diamonds are cut in emerald shape, in a total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Trinity Band 18k Gold Men Rings Size 10 Original Box
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
and meaning. This Cartier wedding band features three interlocking rings made of 18k yellow, white
Category

Vintage 1980s Band Rings

Materials

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

2.05ct 18K Colombian Emerald Cushion Cut Men s Solitaire Gold Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a stunning, East to West, Colombian emerald cushion men's ring in 18K yellow gold
Category

2010s Colombian Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

10.04 Carat Natural Oval Garnet Yellow Gold Men s Ring
Located in Trumbull, CT
Ring. It is currently size 11 and can be resized. The Ring is set in 18K Yellow Gold. Comfort fit
Category

2010s North American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari B.zero1 18K Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
magnificent Colosseum. The Bvlgari B.zero1 18K Yellow Gold Ring features a three-band ring design in yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

17 Carat Chrysoberyl Cat s Eye Men s Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
. Can be sized. Metal Type: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Metal Weight: 16.5 Grams
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown More Rings

Materials

Chrysoberyl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cat s Eye Alexandrite Men s Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
lighting source, too. The Cat's Eye Alexandrite (1.54cts/8.4 x 5.8 mm) is set in an 18k yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Signet Rings

Materials

Alexandrite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mens 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum 2-Toned Diamond Wedding Band
Located in Honolulu, HI
Mens 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum 2-Toned Diamond Wedding Band. The center of the band is platinum
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage Nordic Men Unisex Laurel Leaf Wreathy Ring 18K Yellow Gold ØUS9/ 6.5gr
Located in SE
Ring for Men or Women in solid 18K Yellow Gold with continuous cast Laurel Leaf decor. The band is
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Retro Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Art Deco Men s Ring 14k 18k European .18ct Etched Vintage
Located in Greensboro, NC
- 1930s Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat: .18ct
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

1900s Men or Women Sapphire Diamonds 18K Gold Band Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 carats yellow gold, owl hallmark. This antique unisex ring is set with a cushion-cut
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

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

Men s Wedding Band Two Tone 18k White Yellow Gold with Diamond
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
. Two-tone 18k yellow gold and white gold. Accommodated with an up to date appraisal by a GIA G.G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

5 Carat Colombian Emerald Mens Ring with Round Diamond Halo in 18k Yellow Gold
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
mounted in a matte-finished 18k yellow gold ring setting and round cut diamond halo. Specifics: ✔
Category

2010s Colombian Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White and Yellow Gold and Diamond Men s Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco 18 karat white and yellow gold men's ring with a central brilliant diamond of 0.5 carats
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Round Natural Diamond Cluster Mens Ring in 18K Gold Ribbed Shank
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage natural diamond men's ring set in 18k solid gold. Diamonds are all exceptional VS1-VS2
Category

Early 2000s American Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Men s Black Onyx 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring
Located in Troy, MI
Men's classic signet ring features a black onyx center stone and crafted in 18k yellow gold. This
Category

2010s Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

Burle Marx 18 Karat Yellow Gold Men s Ring Size 9.5 #19677
By Burle Marx
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Burle Marx 18K Yellow Gold Men's Ring Size 9.5 This elegant sculptural ring is crafted in
Category

20th Century Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Gold 5.6ct Deep Blue Sapphire 0.72ct Diamond Men s Signet Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
This fantastic cocktail piece is a beautiful 18K yellow gold fine signet ring for man. It features
Category

20th Century Thai Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dated 1909 Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Comfort Fit Men s Stackable Wedding Band
Located in Addison, TX
the size in the message section. Item Details: Ring Size: 8.5 Metal Type: 18K (Tested) Weight
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany Co. 18k Gold Men s Wedding Band or Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine men's wedding band or ring. By Tiffany & Co. In 18k yellow gold. Simply a handsome ring
Category

20th Century Unknown Retro Band Rings

Materials

18k 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.