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Dalben 2, 65 Carat Emerald Rose Gold Ring
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design One of a Kind 18k rose gold satin finishing ring with a 2,65 carat bezel-set cushion
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Dalben 4, 07 Carat Emerald Rose Gold Ring
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design One of a Kind 18k rose gold satin finishing ring with a 4,07 carat bezel-set cushion
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Yellow Gold Horse Head Diamond Ring
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
One-of-a-kind custom-made 14K yellow gold ring with a carved diamond in the shape of a horse head
Category

2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

18K Gold Hexagonal Diamond Hand Engraved Ring
Located in Venice, CA
special, well thought out ring that is truly one of a kind—a perfect engagement ring or a beautiful gift
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Nephrite Jade Gold Ring Green Cats Eye Effect Chatoyancy Engagement Ring
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
/ 0.31 × 0.43 × 0.47 in Metal: Solid 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6.5 US / 53 EU / M UK / 16.9 mm Ring
Category

2010s French Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dalben Blue Green Boulder Opal Yellow Gold Ring
By Oreste Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design One of a kind 18 kt yellow gold satin finishing ring with a blue green colors solid
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dalben Blue Green Boulder Opal Yellow Gold Ring
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design One of a kind 18 kt yellow gold ring with a blue green colors solid Australian
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Amethyst Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This one of a kind piece has been carefully designed and curated by our in house designer! This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vitolo 18 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Produced by award winning Italian designer Stefano Vitolo. Stefano creates custom artisanal one of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Dalben Very Long Boulder Opal Rose Gold Ring
By Oreste Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design One of a kind 18 kt rose gold satin finish ring with a very long oval shape 8,5
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Dalben Blue Rectangular Boulder Opal Yellow Gold Ring
By Oreste Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design One of a kind 18k yellow gold semi lucid finishing ring with a 13,7 carat bezel-set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Fancy Light Green Diamond ring 18KT white gold Rare engagement ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
One of a kind engagement ring made with one single fancy light green diamond and a halo of white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

RARE purple GARNET ring 18KT white gold Diamond Sapphire cocktail ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
. The ring is made in 18KT white gold, its stunning and definitely one of a kind! This ring is very
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Dalben Rainbow Australian Boulder Opal Yellow Gold Ring
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design One of a kind 18k rose gold satin finishing ring with a 6,6 carat bezel-set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

18kt Yellow Gold Mid Size Half Jaw Skull Ring Cocktail Ring Hand Carved
Located in Chesapeake, VA
, one-of-a-kind piece, please allow approximately 34 business days for completion. This ring is a
Category

2010s American Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern Diamond Sapphire Moonstone Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
gold, this is a one of a kind ring with only one made. Ring Size 6
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emma Chapman Ruby Gold Plate Flower Ring
By Emma Chapman
Located in Frome, Somerset
This lovely Ruby Gold Plate Statement Flower Ring, has been handmade in our workshops. Each petal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Unisex 18K Yellow Gold Twisted Modern Band Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
top, for everyday wear. A Ring you can't stop wearing. Plus this 18K Gold Modern Ring goes with
Category

2010s Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Jade Diamond Emerald Gold Cocktail Navette Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
emeralds. Made in 18k yellow gold, this navette style cocktail ring is the only one of its kind. Ring Size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Gold Natural Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
14kt yellow gold diamond cluster ring with 4 larger natural mined diamonds ranging from .42 to .50
Category

2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Diamond Half Whisper Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
The Diamond Half Whisper Ring is a fine 18K Yellow Gold band ring set with White Diamond stones by
Category

2010s English Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Edward Oakes Arts Crafts Citrine Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
manufacturing only one of a kind hand made pieces of jewelry. Oakes embellished his jewelry with gemstones such
Category

Vintage 1920s Arts and Crafts Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold

Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Diamond Comet Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Handcrafted in 18k gold, this spectacular one of a kind Faye Kim diamond comet ring is certain to
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Dinh Van 18k White Gold Ring Diamond Band
By Jean Dinh Van
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
gold ring featuring diamonds.
The band is composed of a continuous series of open rounded-square links
Category

Vintage 1970s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tous Smoky Quartz Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Tous
Located in Feasterville, PA
A very chic Tous ring featuring 7 Smokey Quartz stones inversely set to create a one of kind design
Category

Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Engagement Ring Diamond White Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
COLENO". This personalized touch adds sentimental value and makes this ring truly one of a kind
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Maiden Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
By Jade Jagger
Located in London, GB
The Emerald Maiden Ring is a symbolic and sculptural design cast in 18K yellow gold. Two female
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

Sapphire, Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring – 18K White Gold
Located in Bucharest, Romania
Ring Note: Made to Order – Final Sale A one-of-a-kind creation, designed for those who seek artistry
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Emma Chapman Chrysoprase Gold Plate Flower Ring
By Emma Chapman
Located in Frome, Somerset
This gorgeous Chrysoprase Gold Plate Statement Flower Ring, has been handmade in our workshops
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Chrysophrase, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

2.75 Carat Watermelon Tourmaline 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By Wendy Brandes
Located in New York, NY
This one-of-a-kind ring from the designer's Sovereignty collection boasts a 2.75-carat untreated
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold and Natural Diamond Ring
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Stunning clarity, three stone diamond and 14 kt white gold ring. 1/2 ct center stone with two 1/4
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

6.66 Carat Oval Ruby Split Shank Gold Ring
By Bracken Jewelers
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This bold, one-of-a-kind ruby ring by Bracken Jewelers (Los Angeles, California) features a
Category

2010s American Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Antique 1897 Enamel Hair 9ct Gold Mourning Ring
Located in London, GB
preserved example of sentimental jewellery from the era. Crafted in rich 9ct yellow gold, the ring features
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Enamel

Emma Chapman Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
By Emma Chapman
Located in Frome, Somerset
exhibits at London Fashion Week and her one-of-a-kind pieces of fine jewellery have become collector's
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cabochon Aquamarine Bezel Ring in 22K Yellow Gold
By Bracken Jewelers
Located in Santa Monica, CA
bezel and band evokes an ancient aesthetic. Handcrafted one-of-a-kind ring by Bracken Jewelers, made in
Category

2010s American Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Flame of Love .86 Carat Marquise Diamond Cluster Bridal Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
. The diamond cluster design creates a mesmerizing effect, making the ring truly one-of-a-kind. In
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 21k Yellow Gold 9.10ct Jade Dome Ring
Located in New York, NY
. This is the kind of ring that feels both powerful and elegant, commanding presence in any collection or
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Jade, Yellow Gold

Colleen B. Rosenblat Pink Tourmaline Gold Ring
By Colleen B. Rosenblat
Located in Hamburg, DE
This 18K rose gold ring with a gorgeous pink tourmaline 11.25 ct. is one of a kind
Category

2010s German Modern More Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Round Solitaire Diamond Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
: You can customize this ring to your preferences, including selecting the gold color and size to meet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Faye Kim 22 Karat Gold Ceylon Sapphire Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
, with a handcrafted finish that enhances the stone’s natural brilliance and warmth. This one-of-a-kind
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Gold

Cabochon Blue Topaz Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
dome shape ring is made of 18K white gold and one of a kind. Ring Size 6.5 (Sizable)
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold

Baguette Cut Amethyst Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Trumbull, CT
everyday wear. Carefully chosen gem stone is hand cut and polished. One of a kind ring to suit your style
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Solitaire Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Yellow Gold

Gold and Platinum Band Ring with Diamonds
By Kent Raible
Located in Mossrock, WA
2.8mm .35ct Diamonds Platinum 5.5g 4.0g 18 Karat gold Unlike much “designer” jewelry made today
Category

2010s American Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Marquise Cut Garnet Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Trumbull, CT
your everyday wear. Carefully chosen gem stone is hand cut and polished. One of a kind ring to suit
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Solitaire Rings

Materials

Garnet, Yellow Gold

Pear Cut Aquamarine Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Trumbull, CT
Pear cut aquamarine is mounted in 14K yellow gold. Beautifully hand crafted ring with three prongs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Solitaire Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Yellow Gold

Oval Cut Garnet Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Trumbull, CT
everyday wear. Carefully chosen gem stone is hand cut and polished. One of a kind ring to suit your style
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Solitaire Rings

Materials

Garnet, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Pear-Shaped Turquoise Matrix Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This elegant ring is beautifully crafted in 14K yellow gold, featuring a striking pear-shaped
Category

Vintage 1970s American Native American Fashion Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Turquoise Matrix, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Cut Emerald Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Trumbull, CT
Oval cut emerald is mounted in 14K yellow gold. Beautifully hand crafted ring in double twisted
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Granulata Style Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Produced by award winning Italian designer Stefano Vitolo. Stefano creates custom artisanal one of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold Granulata Style Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Produced by award winning Italian designer Stefano Vitolo. Stefano creates custom artisanal one of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Ruby and Diamond 18K Gold Serpent Ring
Located in Derby, NY
Expertly crafted with 18K gold, this ring features a one-of-a-kind serpent style design. The unique
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Pearls Diamond Antique Victorian 9KT Gold Marquise Ring
Located in New York, NY
-kind vintage elegance. Era: Victorian (circa mid-to-late 19th century) Metal: 9KT Yellow Gold
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Faye Kim 22 Karat Gold Diamond Dome Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 22 Karat Gold Diamond Dome Ring, with its mesmerizing 3.88 carat stone and seamless dome
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold

Emma Chapman Moonstone Gold Plate Statement Ring
By Emma Chapman
Located in Frome, Somerset
made in sterling silver with 24ct gold vermeil. This ring was designed by the British jewellery
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Meghna Jewels Tourmaline Ruby Diamond 18K Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Stunning 4.17 Carat Green Tourmaline Cushion Cut Ring in 18K Gold – A Masterpiece of Elegance and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k White Gold White Pearl Tortoise Ring
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18 K White Gold White Pearl Tortoise Ring 40 Diamonds 0.17 CT 2 Rubies 0.01 CT 7 White Pearls 0.30
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Oval Cut Yellow Sapphire Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Trumbull, CT
polished. One of a kind ring to suit your style. Its sleek and comfortable to wear. Images are enlarged
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Solitaire Rings

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, 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.