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Van Cleef and Arpels Babylon Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
BEAUTIFUL STATEMENT COCKTAIL RING BY VAN CLEEF & ARPELS. A VINTAGE PIECE CREATED IN PARIS, FRANCE
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Ruby Diamond Gold Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
-184. Circa 1970's. Signed, “Van Cleef & Arpels NY” “32651”. Size 7-1/2; this ring can be sized
Category

Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Coral Diamond Gold Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Darnestown, MD
Van Cleef and Arpels coral band ring with two rows of diamonds. The front of the ring is 7/16
Category

Vintage 1960s French Modern Band Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Coral and Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960s, 18k, by Van Cleef & Arpels, France. Part of an iconic design set, this ring's striking
Category

Vintage 1960s French Dome Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
6.00 carats, the 18K yellow gold body of this remarkable ring from Van Cleef & Arpels combines its
Category

Late 20th Century French More Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
The dazzling design of this ring from Van Cleef & Arpels is posh and perfect for a sophisticated
Category

20th Century French More Rings

Materials

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

Van Cleef Arpels Ruby Diamond Gold Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
This classic design from Van Cleef Arpels is absolutely divine. The ring is made of 18K
Category

Late 20th Century French More Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
AGL certificate. Ring size 7 and may be resized.
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Van Cleef Arpels Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
AGL certificate. Ring size 7 and may be resized.
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Van Cleef Arpels Perlee Pearls of Gold Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
Purchase Receipt UK RING SIZE N 1/2 EU RING SIZE 54 US RING SIZE 7 BAND WIDTH 1.2mm TOTAL WEIGHT 2.4g
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

White Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Perlee Pearls of Gold Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
Van Cleef and Arpels 18ct White Gold Perlée Pearls Of Gold Ring Brand Van Cleef and Arpels Model
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

White Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Diamond Perlée Clovers Medium Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful 18k white gold ring by Van Cleef & Arpels from the Perlée Clovers collection. The ring
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Wide Pavé Diamond Band-Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Bethesda, MD
From Van Cleef & Arpels a six row diamond band-ring. The 18 karat yellow gold ring contains 156
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Fleurette Diamond Gold Band Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
This ring from Van Cleef & Arpels Fleurette collection has an adorable design that is perfect for a
Category

Late 20th Century French Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Ruby Diamond Platinum Band Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
A vibrant array of precious gemstones makes this band ring from Van Cleef & Arpels truly a
Category

20th Century French Band Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Platinum

Van Cleef Arpels Diamond Pave Gold Band Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Van Cleef & Arpels has created a gorgeous ring design. 18K Yellow Gold expands into a bold band. As
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Wedding Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Precious Gemstone Gold Band Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
A rainbow of precious gemstones bring the design of this Van Cleef & Arpels design to life! The
Category

20th Century French Band Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Vintage Alhambra Diamond Gold Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Vintage Alhambra Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 12 round brilliant cut
Category

Vintage 1980s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Emerald Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Emerald Band Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 1 round brilliant cut emerald total
Category

Vintage 1980s French Band Rings

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elegant ring from Van Cleef &Arpels. The center of the ring features one carat of brilliant cut
Category

20th Century Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Diamond Eternity Gold Band Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
exquisitely cut diamonds weighing in total approximately 1.50 carats. Ring Size 7 Band 2mm Top 2mm Dimension 2
Category

Late 20th Century French Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Diamond Pave Gold Band Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
creativity, Van Cleef & Arpels bring this astonishing ring made of spotless 18K white gold body and a
Category

Late 20th Century French Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Pave Set Diamond Ring 0.88ct
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in London, England
An elegant and stylish diamond ring by Van Cleef & Arpels this ring is extremely comfortable and
Category

2010s French Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Gemstone Diamond Gold Floral Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
This ring from Van Cleef & Arpels is absolutely gorgeous. The ring is made of 18K yellow gold and
Category

Late 20th Century French More Rings

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Yellow Gold Diamond Fleurette Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful 18k yellow gold ring from the Fleurette collection by Van Cleef & Arpels. The mesh
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Emerald Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960s, 18k, Van Cleef & Arpels, New York. Set with a stunning deep green 2.25 carat emerald
Category

Vintage 1960s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Vintage Van Cleef Arpels 18k Gold Buckle Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fun yet classy buckle ring created by Van Cleef & Arpels in France in the 1970s. Made of 18 karat
Category

Vintage 1970s French More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Sapphire and Diamond Alhambra Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful 18k white gold Van Cleef & Arpels diamond ring from the Alhambra collection. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Basket Weave Domed Gold Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels basket weave domed gold ring circa 1980. * ABOUT THIS ITEM: #A8060. Scroll
Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Diamond Yellow Gold Fleurette Flower Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Fleurette Flower Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 7 diamonds VVS1 clarity
Category

Vintage 1980s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
Vintage Van Cleef and Arpels 18 karat yellow gold cluster ring consisting of 2 pear shaped rubies
Category

Vintage 1960s French Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald Diamond 18 Karat yellow gold ring featuring 15 round modified brilliant
Category

Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Diamond Flower Lattice Gold Band Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
gorgeous Van Cleef & Arpels ring. The ring weighs five grams and it is beautifully embellished with
Category

Late 20th Century French Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels White Gold Diamond Eternity Band Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
This Van Cleef & Arpels ring boasts a unique take on a classic design. The band is made of twisted
Category

Late 20th Century French Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Partial Diamond Pave Gold Band Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Van Cleef & Arpels a must-have design. The ring is made of 18K yellow gold and is set with an ~.75ct
Category

Late 20th Century French Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 10k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Emerald Diamond Gold Bombe Ring, 1970s
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Sparkly and colorful Bombe design cocktail ring created by Van Cleef & Arpels New York in the 1970s
Category

Vintage 1970s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Van Cleef Arpels Mother-of-Pearl Diamond Gold Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
This band ring from Van Cleef & Arpels exudes prestige and class. The ring is made of 18K yellow
Category

Late 20th Century French More Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Snowflake Diamond Platinum Two Flower Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent ring from the sparkling Snowflake collection by Van Cleef & Arpels is crafted in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Van Cleef Arpels Signed 18K Diamond and Coral Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Kingston, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels: A diamond, coral and 18K gold ring. Centering a square princess cut diamond
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Diamond Emerald Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
diamonds amounting to 0.50ct for a majestic effect. Included Items: Manufacturer's Box Ring Size: 7 Ring
Category

Late 20th Century French Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Diamond White Gold Wave Band Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Simple and sweet are the perfect words to describe this band ring from Van Cleef & Arpels. The ring
Category

20th Century French Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Alhambra 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ring From the classic Alhambra collection
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Mother of Pearl Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Massive and elegant, this signet-like looking ring from Van Cleef and Arpels is made of 18k
Category

Vintage 1980s French More Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Yellow Gold and Diamond Bow Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2004 Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Bow form Ring, the top of the ring measures 3/4 inch
Category

Early 2000s French Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Van Cleef Arpels Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
If you like solid gold pieces, accented by diamonds, this vintage Van Cleef and Arpels diamond 18k
Category

1990s French Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Diamond Pink Sapphire Flower Rose Gold Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
diamonds VVS1 clarity, E color and 7 round pink sapphires. This ring comes with Van Cleef & Arpels box and
Category

Early 2000s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire

Van Cleef Arpels Diamond Pink Sapphire Flower Rose Gold Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
diamonds VVS1 clarity, E color and 7 round pink sapphires. This ring comes with Van Cleef & Arpels box and
Category

20th Century French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Paris Retro Diamond Gold Platinum Bombé Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A French Retro 18 karat gold and platinum ring with diamonds by Van Cleef & Arpels. The ring
Category

Vintage 1940s French Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Van Cleef Arpels Yellow Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Flower Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond And Yellow Sapphire Flower Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 7 round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Ruby Diamond Platinum Dome Ring, circa 1964
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Stamford, CT
1964 Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby diamond Platinum dome ring. Full Van Cleef & Arpels Inspection and
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Van Cleef Arpels Yellow and Rose Gold Bow Band Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow & Rose Gold Bow Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. Details: Ring Size: 7 Width: 11mm
Category

Vintage 1980s French Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold

1970s Van Cleef Arpels Black Onyx Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Funky and elegant ring created by Van Cleef Arpels in the 1970's. Stylish and wearable, the
Category

Vintage 1980s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef and Arpels, Yellow Gold and Citrine Facade Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
This classic ring by Van Cleef & Arpels features a beautiful buff top citrine with checkerboard
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Van Cleef Arpels Lapis Lazuli Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Band Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 1 Lapis Lazuli Details: Size: 7
Category

Vintage 1980s French Band Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold

Vintage Van Cleef Arpels Green Chalcedony Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Green Chalcedony Vintage Band Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 1 Green Chalcedony
Category

Vintage 1980s French Band Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, Yellow Gold

Vintage Van Cleef Arpels Black Onyx Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Black Onyx Vintage Band Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 1 Black Onyx Details
Category

Vintage 1980s French Band Rings

Materials

Onyx

Vintage Van Cleef Arpels Tiger s Eye Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Tiger Eye Band Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 1 Tiger's Eye Details: Size: 7 1/2
Category

Vintage 1980s Band Rings

Materials

Tiger s Eye, Yellow Gold

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Van Cleef Ring Size 7 For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact van cleef ring size 7 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. Our collection of these items for sale includes 149 vintage editions and 44 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect van cleef ring size 7 may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. A van cleef ring size 7 from Van Cleef Arpels, Oscar Heyman and Jean Mahie — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. While most can agree that any van cleef ring size 7 from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a diamond version from the 107 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also brilliant cut and cabochon versions for sale. Finding a van cleef ring size 7 for sale for women should be easy, but there are 71 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Van Cleef Ring Size 7?

Prices for a van cleef ring size 7 can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $760 and can go as high as $175,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $7,810.

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.