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Fancy Cocktail Ring/Garden Ring 14k Gold Ring
Located in Berlin, BE
Fancy Cocktail Ring/Garden Ring in 14k Gold. This extraordinary piece of jewelry is a true work of
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

14k Gold

Black gold diamond ring skull ring 18KT gold size 9
Located in Boca Raton, FL
One of a kind skulls ring in size 9, made with 18KT black gold and fine quality black diamonds in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Opal Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
rare find. A great piece that can be worn every day, dress up or down. A chic one-of-kind piece. Ring
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Rubies Diamonds Mother of Pearl 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
This extraordinary 18-karat white gold ring is a true masterpiece of artistic jewelry, combining
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.31 Carat of Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
26 diamonds weighing 0.18 carat. Size 6.5 US (Sizable). One of a Kind piece. All diamonds are GH
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Alex Moss New York 14K Gold Crown of Thorns Ring
Located in New York, NY
medieval religious art, and adorns the ring on the top and bottom sides. This one of a kind design is
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Kent Raible 18 Karat All Gold Heart Ring with a Woven Chain Band and Granulation
By Kent Raible
Located in Mossrock, WA
A unique ring from the Kent Raible 'Studio Collection'! This ring features the Raible classic gold
Category

2010s American Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Gold

House of RAVN, 18k Gold, Between Worlds Tourmaline Ring, Kaleidoscope Collection
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The one-of-a-kind Between Worlds Tourmaline from the House of RAVN’s Kaleidoscope collection
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Lavender jade ring hand carved in form of dragon with gold
Located in Bangkok,, TH
, this one-of-a-kind piece celebrates the elegance of jade and the mastery of traditional craftsmanship
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Gold

Berca Moruzzi Certified Helena s Head 337 A.D. Coin Ruby 18kt Gold Charm Ring
By Berca Atelier
Located in Valenza, IT
Ring's Setting. This One-of-a-kind Coin dates from one of the most important Roman Imperial Period
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Bronze

14k Gold Ring with Gold Nuggets
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
14k gold ring with two gold nuggets and two small stones. 7 grams. Marked "DIAD 14k". Ring size
Category

2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

14k Gold

Dioptase ring gold Crystal Engagement ring unisex statement
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
This incredible one of a kind ring showcases the natural beauty of the dioptase crystal, displaying
Category

2010s French Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Crystal, Other, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

A Bronze Roman Coin as ring w 21K
Located in Atlanta, GA
A bronze coin from the Ancient Roman Empire fashioned into an attractive ring trimmed with 21K gold
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Unknown Classical Roman Fashion Rings

Materials

Gold, Bronze

14 Karat Rose Gold 0.82 TCW Mother Of Pearl Diamond Floral Cocktail Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
14 Karat Rose Gold 0.82 TCW Mother Of Pearl Diamond Floral Cocktail Ring The ring features a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold 0.82 TCW Mother Of Pearl Diamond Floral Cocktail Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
18 Karat Rose Gold 0.82 TCW Mother Of Pearl Diamond Floral Cocktail Ring The ring features a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Pomellato Arabesque Collection Ring in 18kt Rose Gold and 3.40 Carat of Diamonds
By Pomellato
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
An impressive, one-of-a-kind ring featuring rounded volumes and glistening diamonds mounted on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18kt White Gold Ring with a 3.25 Ct No Heat Spinel Stone and 1.2ct Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
handcrafted 18 kt diamond Spinel Ring,One of a kind. Stone: Natural Unheated Spinel stone 3.25 Carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, White Gold

Vintage Mauboussin Iolite Mother-of-Pearl Gypsy Dome Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By Mauboussin
Located in Miami, FL
vintage designer jewelry or those seeking a one-of-a-kind French cocktail ring. Designer: Mauboussin Paris
Category

Late 20th Century French Modernist Dome Rings

Materials

Iolite, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Ring Opal Waves Boulder ring Gemstone Unisex Jewelry
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
statement ring that is hand-designed in brightly polished 14k yellow gold. Tendrils of gold appear as if
Category

2010s French Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Gold, 14k Gold

Dalben Rutilated Quartz Yellow Gold Ring
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design One of a kind 18 kt yellow gold ring with an oval cabochon rutilated quartz weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring of the Future
Located in Wailea, HI
18k Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring of The Future. Crafted with precision and passion, this
Category

Late 20th Century American Modernist Fashion Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Dalben Faceted Sapphire Satin Gold Ring
By Oreste Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design one of a kind 18k white gold satin finishing ring with a 19.82 carat bezel-set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold

Dalben Unisex Banded Agate Gold Ring
By Oreste Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design unisex one of a kind 18k yellow gold satin finishing ring with a 11,5 carat bezel-set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Dalben Oval Opal Rose Gold Ring
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design One of a kind 18 kt rose gold matte finishing ring with a 4,32 carat bezel-set oval
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

Dalben Trilogy Opal Rose Gold Ring
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design One of a kind 18 kt rose gold ring with three bezel-set pink - blue Australian
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Gold and Aquamarine Ring
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Ladies gold ring stamped 585. Center aqua stone set in a bezel around which is a gold frame with an
Category

Early 2000s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, 14k Gold

18ct Gold 2 Carats of Diamonds 2.65 Carat Cushion Cut Aquamarine Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Aquamarine Cluster Ring 18ct Yellow & White Gold Tested Circa 1960s Discover the
Category

Mid-20th Century European Cluster Rings

Materials

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

18K White Gold Halo Diamond Heart Citrine Mother of Pearl Cocktail Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Design ONE OF A KIND COLLECTION Metal-18K White Gold, .750. Stones- Heart Shape Citrine
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Citrine, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K Yellow Gold Men s Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted 18K Yellow Gold Men Band Ring accompanies by one round cut diamond 0.01 Carat on the
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dalben Black Diamond Quartz Gold Ring
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design One of a Kind Ring handcrafted in 18k white gold with a 16 carat natural oval
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Black Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Pearl and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
. Cocktail ring is a standout one-of-a-kind piece in a nice size. Ring size is 8.5 and is resizable.
Category

Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emma ChapmanAmethyst Gold Plate Ring
By Emma Chapman
Located in Frome, Somerset
specializes in limited edition and one-of-a-kind jewellery. Dimensions - 20mm x 20mm. The ring is available
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

18K White Gold Men s Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted 18K White Gold Men Band Ring accompanies by one round cut diamond 0.01 Carat on the
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K Rose Gold Men s Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted 18K Rose Gold Men Band Ring accompanies by one round cut diamond 0.01 Carat on the
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Gold Opal ring Statement Valentine s Day gift Engagement ring
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
statement ring that is hand-designed in brightly polished 14k yellow gold. Tendrils of gold appear as if
Category

2010s French Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

Opal, Gold, 14k Gold

14k Gold Zuni Turquoise Ring
By Zuni
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Zuni inlay ring with turquoise inlay on 14k yellow gold band. Beautiful and elegant piece, great
Category

Late 20th Century American Native American Band Rings

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold

5.93Ct Natural Diamond Half Eternity Band Ring Set of 4 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
gold) Engraving for personal messages Simply message us to start designing your one-of-a-kind piece
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

5.93Ct Natural Diamond Half Eternity Band Ring Set of 4 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
5.93Ct Natural Diamond Half Eternity Band Ring Set of 4 18 Karat White Gold This ring features four
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Dalben Australian Opal Yellow Gold Ring
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design One of a kind 18k yellow gold satin finishing ring with a 3,4 carat bezel-set lovely
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1ct Diamond engagement ring 18KT rose gold Halo diamond ring marriage ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
One of a kind moissanite and diamond ring, the moissanite is 1.50 carats in center with VS clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Columbian Emerald and Diamond Ring of 18k Gold and Platinum - GIA Cert
Located in Lewisburg, PA
jewelry, this piece is perfect as a statement ring, heirloom-quality collectible, or one-of-a-kind
Category

Antique Early 1900s Belle Époque Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Emerald Tanzanite Sapphire Diamond Convertible Ring into a Pendant
By Avanti
Located in Carrollton, TX
This one of a kind tanzanite ring converts into a pendant! Our masterpiece is uniquely made with
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco Band Ring, 18k White Gold, Ring Size 6.5
Located in McLeansville, NC
accessory, this ring combines timeless design with an heirloom quality that’s truly one of a kind. Ideal for
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Dalben 8 Carat Emerald Yellow Gold Ring
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design One of a Kind 18k yellow gold satin finishing ring with a 8,00 carat emerald cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Ring Gold Crystal Green 6.15 Carats Certified Engagement Ring
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
the Ivy collection is the one of a kind ring that you should not miss. The detailed structure with the
Category

2010s French Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Beryl, Crystal, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Dalben 2 Carat Emerald Yellow Gold Ring
By Oreste Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design One of a Kind 18k yellow gold satin finishing ring with a 2 carat emerald cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Spectrum Jewels Marquise Diamond Solitaire Ring 18k White Gold Engagement Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
This Marquise Diamond Solitaire Ring 18k White Gold Engagement Ring highlights a single marquise
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Certified 2.42 Ct Diamond 14k White Gold Bridal Wedding Band Ring Set of 2
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
gold) Engraving for personal messages Simply message us to start designing your one-of-a-kind piece
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Syna Salmon Coral Yellow Gold Ring
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
shank for easy fit Ring size US 6.5, can be sized One of a kind This one-of-a-kind ring, crafted from
Category

2010s American Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Artdeco Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Bayazıt, TR
Welcome to Istanbul Diamond House! This artdeco ring is one of a kind piece of jewelry. It is brand
Category

1990s Turkish Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Moi Et Toi Diamond ring 18KT gold Citrine diamond ring peridot diamond ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stunning one of a kind moi et toi ring in 18KT yellow gold, size 6 can be re-sized. The ring comes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Diamond Mother of Pearl Parrot Cocktail Ring
Located in Rome, IT
and green garnet. This ring is entirely Made in Italy and is designed as a parrot. One of a kind piece
Category

1990s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Turtle Diamond And Gold Ring/Pin In 18K Yellow Ring.
Located in New York, NY
Vintage One of a kind two in one turtle diamond and gold ring in 18k Yellow Gold. The details are
Category

Vintage 1950s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

14K Gold Southwest Mosaic Ring
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
, exceptional, and one-of-a-kind pieces that define the history of America and the Old West. Our pieces range
Category

Late 20th Century American Band Rings

Materials

Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Georg Hornemann Diamond and Gold Ring
By Georg Hornemann
Located in Litchfield, CT
-a-kind ring is brilliantly made, easy to wear, and very, very chic! Excellent condition. Remark
Category

Vintage 1970s German Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Dinh Van Menottes Ring 18k Gold Diamond
By Jean Dinh Van
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A chic Dinh Van Menottes ring, made of 18k gold, featuring diamond.
The ring highlights the brand’s
Category

Early 2000s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 kt Yellow Gold Multicolor Tourmaline Ring
Located in София, BG
A delicate yet artful creation, this 14 kt Yellow Gold ring showcases four luminous multi-color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bulgarian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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One Of A Kind Gold Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact one of a kind gold ring you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect one of a kind gold ring may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic one of a kind gold ring over the years, but those made by Alex Soldier, ROHIT JAIN and Frederic Sage are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A one of a kind gold ring of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 254, is particularly popular. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also oval cut cut and rose cut cut versions available here, too. Finding a one of a kind gold ring for sale for women should be easy, but there are 170 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a One Of A Kind Gold Ring?

On average, a one of a kind gold ring at 1stDibs sells for $5,154, while they’re typically $200 on the low end and $190,000 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 One Of A Kind Gold Ring
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Whether or not Neil Lane can make one of its silver rings gold or not depends on the piece. The brand allows you to design your own ring in a choice of silvertone platinum, gold or rose gold. Pieces from the curated couture collection and those made for third-party retailers may only come in one metal option. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Neil Lane jewelry.