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Pave Diamond Ruby Engagement Ring Platinum 18 Karat Yellow Gold Semi-Mount Ring
By Rock N Gold Creations
Located in San Diego, CA
Brand new ring design by Rock N Gold Creations. Platinum and 18kt yellow gold semi-mount ring will
Category

Early 2000s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique 1915 9 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 9 karat yellow gold signet ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and
Category

Vintage 1910s British Signet Rings

Materials

9k Gold

Antique 9 Karat Gold Signet Ring Heavy, Shield Shaped
Located in NEWARK, GB
A truly magnificent antique 9 karat Rose and yellow gold signet ring. It has a smooth shield
Category

Early 20th Century British Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Cartier 18 Karat Yellow 18 Karat White Gold Men s Panthère Ring
By Cartier
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
Code: COM1909 Brand: Cartier Description: 18k Yellow & 18k White Gold Men's Panthère Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Scottish Carnelian Seal Ring, 9 Karat Yellow Gold, Signet Ring
Located in NEWARK, GB
An interesting antique 9 karat yellow gold seal or signet ring. All is not as first appears with
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Yellow Gold

Retro 14 Karat Gold Faceted Men s Wedding Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
by gold beading Maker's mark and stamped 14K for 14 karat gold Circa: 1940s Ring Size: 9 1/2
Category

Vintage 1930s Retro Wedding Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Platinum 18 Karat Gold Men s Wedding Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
maker's mark Stamped 18k Plat for 18 karat gold and platinum, respectively Ring Size: 9 & not sizable
Category

Vintage 1980s Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k 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

Retro Carnelian Intaglio 14 Karat Gold Men s Signet Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
approximately 18.4 x 15.5 mm Stamped 14K for 14 karat gold Circa: 1940s Ring Size: 9 1/4 & sizable Measures
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 9 Karat Rose Gold Signet Ring, Initial M, Silver
Located in NEWARK, GB
An attractive and interesting antique signet ring. Early 20th century, it is crafted from 9 karat
Category

Early 20th Century British Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Antique Regency era Signet ring, monogrammed, 9 karat Rose Gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
A handsome antique, Regency era 9kt Rose gold signet ring. It has a shield shaped face with an
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Signet Rings

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage 9 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring, Onyx and Garnet
Located in NEWARK, GB
Vintage 9kt yellow gold Onyx and garnet signet ring. An attractive and chunky gold signet ring
Category

Late 20th Century British Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Garnet, Onyx, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 18 Karat Yellow White Gold Men s Panthère Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
Code: COM1909 Brand: Cartier Description: 18k Yellow & 18k White Gold Men's Panthère Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Gucci 18 Karat White Gold G Logo Men s Band Ring
By Gucci
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
: Presentation Box Gender: Mens UK Ring Size: S 1/2 EU Ring Size: 61 US Ring Size: 9 1/2 Resizing Possible?: NO
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Edwardian Shield Ring c1913 15k Gold Agate Signet 9 Men s Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Antique Edwardian era agate shield signet ring (circa 1913), crafted in 15 karat yellow gold. The
Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Men s Vintage 6.00 Carat Star Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
a six ray star, diffused complete rays Set in a split polished gold shank Tested as 18 karat gold
Category

Vintage 1970s Fashion Rings

Materials

Star Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique 9 Karat Mizpah Ring, circa 1900
Located in Baltimore, MD
Antique 9K gold Victorian "message" ring, "Mizpah", symbolizing a bond between two people. The
Category

Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Band Rings

Materials

9k Gold

Vintage Carved Emerald 18 Karat Gold Green Man Men’s Unisex Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
assay marks for 18 karat gold Circa: 1960’s Ring Size: 9 1/4 & sizable Measures: 15.3 mm wide and
Category

Vintage 1960s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Carnelian Intaglio 14 Karat Gold Heraldry Men s Dragon Signet Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
dragons With maker's mark and tested as 14 karat gold Circa: 1870 Ring Size: 9 1/4 & not sizable
Category

Antique 1870s Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Tiger s Eye 18 Karat Gold Men s Cushion Santos Dumont Ring
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
famed Santos de Cartier watch Stamped 750 for 18 karat gold Numbered and fully signed Cartier Stamped
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Tiger s Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Men’s Gold Nugget Ring Round Signet 10 Karat Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Vintage men's nugget signet ring (circa 1970s to 1980s), crafted in 10 karat yellow gold. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Signet Rings

Materials

10k Gold, 22k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Deco Men s Sardonyx Cameo Warrior Ring Vintage 14 Karat Gold Vintage
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed Art Deco era men's ring (circa 1920s to 1930s), crafted in 14 karat white gold
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold, White 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

Men s Diamond Wedding Band, 14 Karat Gold Milgrain Ring Round Brilliant 1.00ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
gold, this ring features eleven sparkling diamonds framed by two milgrain borders. This ring is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Cluster Ring, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Men s Round Brilliant 1.05 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
Step out in style! Crafted in glowing 14k yellow gold, this sharp ring showcases a radiant cluster
Category

20th Century Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Men s Vintage Cameo Fashion Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Carved Sardonyx Chalcedony
Located in Greensboro, NC
table height of 3/8" (9.1mm). This ring is a size 9 3/4 - 10, but it can be re-sized up or down 1 size
Category

20th Century Unknown Signet Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, 14k 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

Modern Round Brilliant Cut Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Men s Channel Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
karat gold Circa: 2000’s Ring Size: 9 & sizable Measures: 5.4 mm wide and sits 2.0 mm high Total
Category

Early 2000s Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat White Gold Neil Lane Mens Diamond Band
By Neil Lane
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Neil Lane Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 9 round brilliant cut = 0.90cttw Color: I
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Wedding Band, 18 Karat White Gold Men s Ring Round Brilliant .44 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
Surprise your groom with this handsome wedding band! Fashioned in 18k white gold, this ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Celtic Knot Diamond Ring, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Men s Round Cut .39 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
NEW 14k yellow gold ring showcases a glowing Celtic knot design set with sparkling white diamonds and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.02 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Ring, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster Halo Men s
Located in Greensboro, NC
This ring is a size 6 3/4, but it can be re-sized up 2 sizes for a $35 fee or down 1 size for a $30
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

.50 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Georgian Ring, 14 Karat Rose Gold Men s Antique
Located in Greensboro, NC
diamond solitaire set in 14k rose gold. This ring is a size 7 1/2 - 7 3/4, but it can be re-sized up 2
Category

Antique 17th Century Unknown Georgian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

1.63 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Ring, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster Halo Men s
Located in Greensboro, NC
This ring is a size 11, but it can be re-sized up 2 sizes for a $50 fee or down 3 sizes for a $40
Category

20th Century Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1935 Men s Yellow Gold Signet Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 9 karat yellow gold signet ring; part of our diverse antique jewellery and
Category

Vintage 1930s British Signet Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Church Co. Family Crest Ring, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Coat of Arms Men s Signet
Located in Greensboro, NC
Begin a family tradition with this handsome signet ring! Crafted by Church & Co. in 14k yellow gold
Category

20th Century Unknown Signet Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Church Co. Family Crest Ring, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Coat of Arms Men s Signet
Located in Greensboro, NC
Begin a family tradition with this handsome signet ring! Crafted by Church & Co. in 14k yellow gold
Category

20th Century Unknown Signet Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rose Gold Diamond Georgian Men s Ring, 14 Karat Rose Cut .50 Carat Wedding Band
Located in Greensboro, NC
diamond solitaire set in 14k rose gold. This ring is a size 7 1/2 - 7 3/4, but it can be re-sized up 2
Category

20th Century Unknown Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

3.54 Carat Oval Cut Sapphire and Diamond Ring, 14 Karat White Gold Halo Men s
Located in Greensboro, NC
Sharply dressed and ready to impress! Crafted in 14k white gold, this eye-catching halo ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Men s 14 Karat Rose Gold Cushion Cut Zultanite with a Halo of Round Diamond Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
14k Rose Gold Certified Cushion Cut Zultanite And White Diamond Ring Size 9 19.2 Grams 1 Cushion
Category

2010s Unknown Modern More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Men s Two-Tone Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Men's Ring Featuring A 0.50 Carat Bezel Set Round Brilliant Cut
Category

1990s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 70s Nugget Ring 24k Gold Men s 14k Square Signet Band Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage nugget signet ring (circa 1970s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (the gold nuggets
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Signet Rings

Materials

14k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold

Men s Vintage 70s Tigers Eye Ring 10k Yellow Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage men's tigers eye ring (circa 1970s) crafted in 10 karat yellow gold. Cabochon cut
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tiger s Eye, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

18KT Gypsy Set Men s Diamond Ring
Located in Lynchburg, VA
This men's ring is solid and stylish. It is crafted out of solid 18-karat yellow gold and features
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1950s Yellow Gold Signet Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage plain 9 karat yellow gold men's signet ring; part of our diverse
Category

Vintage 1950s English Signet Rings

Materials

9k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Ruby and 9K Yellow Gold Lion Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive men's vintage 1960s 0.06 carat ruby and 9 karat yellow gold lion ring; part
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Gold

Retro Artcarved 14 Karat White Gold Engraved Vintage Wedding Band, circa 1950s
By Artcarved
Located in Addison, TX
: Ring Size: 9 Metal Type: 14K White Gold Weight: 4.3 grams Hallmark: 14K Artcarved Engraving: none Width
Category

Vintage 1950s American Retro Band Rings

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Victorian Opal Ring 9k Rose Gold Oval Vintage Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish antique Victorian opal ring (circa 1880s to 1900s) crafted in 9 karat rose gold. Cabochon
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian Carnelian Initial Ring 14k Rose Gold Vintage Oval Signet
Located in Torrance, CA
4mm from the finger. Metal & Hallmark: 14 karat rose gold. The ring is not hallmarked though it has
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique 1.07 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Gents Solitaire Signet Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.07 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold gent's
Category

Vintage 1930s French Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Black Spinel Gold Swan Ring by Alex Soldier. Handmade in NYC.
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
Alex Soldier Diamond and Black Spinel Swan Ring made in 18 karat white gold with diamonds (0.25 ct
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Signature Gold Snail Ring by Alex Soldier. Handmade in NYC. Limited Edition.
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
ring is made in 18 karat yellow and white gold with diamonds (0.015 ct), finished with signature
Category

2010s American More Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

.36 Carat Diamond Lion Ring
Located in Lynchburg, VA
This vintage men's ring is made of solid, 14-karat yellow gold. A white gold head and prongs hold a
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Antique 1700s 22k Yellow Gold Wedding Band
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique 18th century 22 karat yellow gold wedding band; part of
Category

Antique Early 1700s Wedding Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Art Deco 0.52 Carat Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Men s Cufflinks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
edge and surrounded by mesmerizing concentric rings Stamped 585 for 14 karat gold Circa: 1930s
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique 1890s 1.92 Carat Diamond Pearl Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive, antique 1.92 carat diamond and pearl, 9 karat yellow gold, silver set brooch
Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Curb Link 9K Albert Chain W T Bar, 16.5"
Located in Baltimore, MD
. Each element of the chain (links, dog clips, and T Bar) is stamped 9 for 9 karat. The extra length of
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold

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Mens 9 Karat Gold Rings For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of mens 9 karat gold rings available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, Yellow Gold and 14k Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our selection of items includes 239 vintage examples as well as 388 contemporary versions. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 18th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of mens 9 karat gold rings to choose from, but Modern and Contemporary mens 9 karat gold rings are of considerable interest. Furrer-Jacot, DGI and Cartier each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. While most can agree that any pick from our collection easily elevates most outfits, but the choice of Diamond versions from the 318 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A selection of round cut, oval cut and emerald cut can be found today on these pages. Most of our mens 9 karat gold rings for sale are for men, but there are 177 pieces available to browse for women.

How Much are Mens 9 Karat Gold Rings?

On average, mens 9 karat gold rings at 1stDibs sell for $2,295, while they’re typically $150 on the low end and $599,999 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.