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Culver Valencia Ice Bucket Three Highball Cocktail Glasses Mid-Century Modern
By Culver Ltd.
Located in Topeka, KS
Four beautiful pieces of Culver Glass Company’s Valencia pattern in 22-karat gold. One glass ice
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Yellow Gold Carved Lapis Lazuli Intaglio Ring, 9 Karat Men s Heraldic Signet
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 9k Yellow Gold Stone Information: Genuine
Category

20th Century Unknown Signet Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Signet Ring Prince of Wales Feathers 9 Karat Yellow Gold Men’s Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage signet ring, crafted in 9 karat yellow gold. A reverse intaglio of the
Category

Mid-20th Century British Signet Rings

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Mens Fist Pump Ring Tourmaline 9 Karat Yellow Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Distinct and unique vintage fist pump ring, crafted in 9 karat yellow gold. One estimated 0.20
Category

Mid-20th Century British Modern Band Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Yellow Gold

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

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Signet Rings

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 9 Karat Yellow Gold Onyx Signet Ring, Large
Located in NEWARK, GB
A handsome vintage 9 karat gold and onyx signet ring. A huge polished, smooth onyx stone in a 9kt
Category

20th Century American Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Onyx, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Ruby Snake Ring, 9 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
An impeccable antique, Mid Victorian Ruby snake ring. Coils and coils of rich buttery 9 karat
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Ruby, 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

Tiffany Co. Vintage 18 Karat Gold Men s Wedding Band Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Stamped Au750 for 18 karat gold Circa: 1990s Ring Size: 9 1/4 & sizable Measures: 5.9 mm wide and sits
Category

1990s Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Men s Onyx and Diamond Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Vintage men's Onyx & Diamond ring in 14K yellow gold. This beautiful ring features a rectangular
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Eagle Head Ring Sz 9 10k Yellow Gold Men s Fine Jewelry 12.5 Grams
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage eagle head ring crafted in 10 karat yellow gold (circa 1990s). The majestic eagle
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gubelin Vintage Blue Lapis 18 Karat Gold Gents Men s Ring
By Gubelin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Maker's mark for Gübelin Stamped with maker's mark, Swiss, and 750 for 18 karat gold Ring Size: 9 3/4
Category

20th Century Modernist Signet Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Konstantino Men s Carnelian Intaglio 18 Karat Yellow Gold Sterling Silver Ring
By Konstantino
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Men's carnelian ring by Konstantino fashioned in sterling silver and 18 karat yellow gold. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Modern More Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Rose Gold Men s Octagon Geometric Diamond Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer Unisex Band Ring is all hand-made in 18 Karat Rose Gold and features an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Rose Gold Men s Octagon Geometric Diamond Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer Unisex Band Ring is all hand-made in 18 Karat Rose Gold and features an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

16 Karat Gold Men’s 0.25 Carat Diamonds Line Ring Irish Export
Located in New York, NY
-color Natural, Earth Mined. 16kt. yellow gold 7.9 grams. Ring is 10mm wide current ring size: 9
Category

2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Men s Diamond and Black Onyx Band Ring, 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
This very elegant Men's Diamond & Black Onyx Ring in 14K yellow gold is a real classic. The ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold

David Yurman Black Onyx Signet Men s Ring in 18 Karat Gold
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
-Material: 18k Yellow Gold -Ring size: 9 -Black Onyx: 11x14mm -Ring weight: 18.3gr -Ring width: 4.8
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Onyx, Gold

8.00 Carat Men s Tiger Eye Ring 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
14kt. white gold 8.8 grams Ring Current size: 9 15.8mm wide 8.4mm depth
Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Tiger s Eye, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Moonstone and 9 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A classic solitaire gypsy ring set with a large moonstone cabochon. Modelled in 9 karat gold
Category

Vintage 1960s British Signet Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Gold, Yellow Gold

8.5 Carat Emerald Cut Brazilian Emerald 18 Karat Yellow Gold Men s Ring
Located in New York, NY
8.5 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald 18 Karat Yellow Gold Men's Ring A classic, Unisex ring Natural Beryl
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Men s Inlaid Onyx Ring Vintage 10 Karat Yellow Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage men's inlaid onyx ring crafted in 10 karat yellow gold (circa 1970s to 1980s
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Onyx, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Certified, Massive Men s Ring with 1.15 Carat Solitaire Diamond, 18 Karat Gold
Located in Berlin, DE
Certified, massive faceted men's ring with 1.15 ct solitaire diamond. 18 carat white gold. About
Category

20th Century Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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

Vintage Mens Letter R Signet Ring 10 Karat Rose Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Vintage men's letter 'R' signet ring (circa 1960s to 1970s), crafted in 10 karat rose gold. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Signet Rings

Materials

10k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Antique Deco Cameo Ring Men s Tigers Eye 14 Karat White Gold Vintage Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco era ring (circa 1920s to 1930s), crafted in 14 karat white gold
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tiger s Eye, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Men’s Diamond Cluster Ring Brilliant Round Cut 2 Carat 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
MENS DIAMOND CLUSTER RING BRILLIANT ROUND CUT 2 CARAT 14 KARAT YELLOW GOLD This is a Nice
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Round Diamond Cluster Flower Motif Men s Ring Set in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 9 This stunning diamond flower motif ring in 14 karat yellow gold is a stunning piece
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Men’s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Domed Wedding Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 18k yellow gold Ring size: 9 ¼ (please allow up to 2 additional business days for sizing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

State of Texas Diamond Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Men s 1987 Nugget Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage State of Texas diamond nugget ring (circa 1987) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow 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

Wood Rose Gold Men s Band, Modern Red Oak Wood 14 Karat Rose Gold Men s Band
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
edges! The rose gold compliments the natural red oak wood color perfectly! The ring is made in 14k rose
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Rose Gold

Men s 1.07 Carat Diamond Solitaire 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Vintage Ring GIA G/VS1
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Men's Solitaire Diamond Vintage Ring fashioned in 18 karat two tone gold. The GIA certified Old
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Men s Diamond Wedding Band, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Modern Ring Round Cut .84 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
. This ring is a size 9 1/4 - 9 1/2. Please contact us for a quote on re-sizing this ring. Once a ring is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Original Men s Gold Wedding Band in 14 Karat Gold Satin and High Polish Finish
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Custom, original, one-of-a-kind men's wedding band by Five Star Jewelry in Austin, Texas! This gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Wedding Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 4.50 Carat Pear Shape Emerald and Baguette Diamond Men s Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
. Truly one of a kind. Ring Details: ✔ Gold Karat: 14K ✔ Ring Weight: 14.76 grams ✔ Ring size: 9 U.S
Category

2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage 5.50ct Opal Ring 18k Yellow Gold Mens Signet Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage 5.50ct opal ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold (circa 1960s to 1970s). The
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari B.zero1 Ring 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Bulgari
Located in MIAMI, FL
collection. This gorgeous Men's wedding band is a true masterpiece. Ring is crafted from 18k solid rose gold
Category

2010s Italian Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Men s Tank Francaise Diamond Band in 18 Karat White Gold 0.05 Carat
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Retails for 3900 USD. In excellent condition and recently polished. Ring size is 9.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

White 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

Prince of Wales Feathers Signet Ring Vinatge 9k Yellow Gold Men s Sz 12.5
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Prince of Wales feathers signet ring crafted in 9 karat yellow gold. The
Category

Mid-20th Century British Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Mens English Assay Ring 9k Gold Signet Ingot Diamond 12 Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
A unique men's ring featuring English assay marks, crafted in 9 karat gold. Round brilliant cut
Category

Mid-20th Century British Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Princess Cut Diamond Cluster Dome Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Miami, FL
ring and men's pinky ring. Ring Details: ✔ Metal: 18 karat gold ✔ Ring Size: 8 (resizable) ✔ Diamond
Category

2010s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Men s Three Stone Emerald Band Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 karat yellow gold 6.5mm band featuring 3 horizontal emerald cut emeralds totaling approximately
Category

Late 20th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1915 Yellow Gold Gent s Signet Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive substantial 9 karat yellow gold gent's signet ring bearing a coat of arms; part of
Category

Vintage 1910s Signet Rings

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jade Ring in Rose Gold, circa 1940s
Located in Northampton, MA
with natural stone texture, you'll love this ring. The mounting is ruddy rose-gold and the very red
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Jade, 10k Gold

Vintage 1976 Bloodstone and Yellow Gold Signet Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage bloodstone and 9 karat yellow gold signet ring; part of our diverse
Category

Vintage 1970s British Signet Rings

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Barthman 1918 18 Karat Yellow Gold Wedding Band
Located in Addison, TX
are honored to offer it to our First Dibs family. Item Details: Ring Size: 9 Metal Type: 18K Yellow
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Mobius Band - Squares Holes Set with 18 VS White Diamonds
By Hella Ganor
Located in Herzeliya, IL
END OF SUMMER SALE - 20% OFF DIAMOND RINGS TILL SEPT 30 18 Karat Yellow Gold Mobius Band with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Codi The Snail Ring with Diamonds and Signature Open Work by Alex Soldier Ltd Ed
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
women's sizes ranging from 4 to 9 and men's sizes ranging from 9 to 12. Please indicate your desired ring
Category

2010s American Dome Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Silver

Art Deco Period Diamond and 14-Karat White Yellow Gold Men s Ring
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Art Deco era/period diamond and 14-karat white & yellow gold men's ring, circa early
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

1980s Zenith Elite Automatic 18 Karat Yellow Gold Wristwatch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Bracelet watch for men in 18 karat yellow gold. The dial is round, the background is creamy white
Category

Vintage 1980s French Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bzero1 Hoop Earrings by Bvlgari in 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Lucerne, CH
ingenuity. Fashioned from lustrous 18 Karat rose gold, these earrings boast two enigmatic chalcedony black
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Men s Egyptian Sarcophagus 18 Karat Platinum Diamond Ring
Located in METAIRIE, LA
Finger Size 9, to be sized upon request. Video of ring available at request as well. We welcome all
Category

Vintage 1970s Dome Rings

Materials

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

Mens Vintage Heavy Rose Gold Amethyst Solitaire Ring UK Hallmarked
Located in Preston, Lancashire
in 9 karat rose gold. Featuring a 2.2-carat cushion cut amethyst that is gorgeous in colour. The
Category

2010s British Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

PHILIPPE SPENCER 20K Gold Hand-Forged Ring with 2.16 Ct. Colorless Diamonds
By PHILIPPE SPENCER
Located in Key West, FL
- Men's 8 X 3mm Solid 20K Gold Completely Hand -Forged Statement Ring with 12 Colorless (D-F) 3.5mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Lipten OWL 18K GOLD TSAVORITE DIAMOND PEARL LAPEL PIN
By Albert Lipten
Located in New York, NY
designs women's rings, earrings, bracelets, necklaces, brooches, men's cufflinks and studs, all in 18
Category

American Brooches

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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.