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18k Yellow Gold 5.60ct Round Pave Diamond Multi Row Overlap Wide Cigar Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an absolutely breathtaking diamond cigar band ring crafted from solid 18k yellow gold
Category

1990s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Equestrian style 14k Gold and Diamonds Horseshoes Cigar Band Ring
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an Equestrian style 14K gold and diamonds horseshoes cigar band ring. The ring is mounted
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

80s Peridot Diamond Cigar Ring Sz 7.5 Band Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage peridot & diamond wide cigar band crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (circa 1980s
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

6 carat Zambian Emerald Cigar Band Ring in 14K Yellow Gold Emerald Cut 10x8mm
Located in Columbus, OH
Weight: 6.84cts Metal: Solid 14k/ 7.5gms Sku: CigarBandRing/8436 This timeless cigar band ring features
Category

2010s American Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.80 Carats Diamond Cigar Band 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14k yellow gold Diamonds: 40 round brilliant cut diamonds = 0.80
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

18 Karat Gold Cigar Band Ring with Brilliant Old Cut Diamond
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A lovely 18 karat gold 'cigar band' ring featuring a rub-over set 0.87 carat brilliant old cut
Category

Late 20th Century American Modernist Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Yellow, Black, and White Diamond Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamonds: 19 round cut = .75cttw Color: Fancy Yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Citrine Round and Baguette Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14 Karat yellow Gold Diamond: 18 round brilliant cut = 0.72cttw Color: H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Montana Sapphire Cigar Band
Located in Missoula, MT
illusion, it's the stone! -18k yellow gold -7mm cigar band -3.2 carat, emerald step-cut, Antique Montana
Category

2010s American Modernist Solitaire Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel Cuban Cigar Band Ring Vintage Rare w/Box
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
band) Condition: Great, minor wear to back of enamel Signature: Cartier / serial # Ring Size: 4.25
Category

Vintage 1970s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Enamel

David Yurman 14K and Sterling Silver Cigar Wide Band Ring
By David Yurman
Located in Lexington, KY
starting from the top and tapering down the two sides of this gorgeous ring. The band has a yellow-gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Vintage Lattice Diamond Cigar Band
Located in Webster, NY
Beautiful vintage open cigar band with diamonds. Diamond Carat Weight: .75ctw Diamond Cut: Round
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Estate 18k Diamond Cigar Band
Located in Narberth, PA
A fabulous diamond-encrusted cigar band! Crafted in vibrant 18k yellow gold, the front surface of
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

La Nouvelle Bague 18k Gold Diamond Enamel 20.8mm Wide Cigar Band Ring
By Nouvelle Bague
Located in Montclair, NJ
Clarity Total Carat Weight: 0.40 (approx.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold w/ Solid 18k White Gold Top
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Cartier Paris Nouvelle Vague 18 Karat Gold Matte Finish Cigar Band Ring, 1997
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier Paris Nouvelle Vague 18k Yellow Gold Matte Band Ring Circa 1997 Here is your chance to
Category

1990s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

18k Gold

14 Karat Yellow and White Gold and Sapphire Band
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow and White Gold and Sapphire Ring Size 7.25 This stunning cigar band ring
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Chopard Pink Blue Sapphire Ring Diamond Estate 18k Yellow Gold Sz 6 Band Signed
By Chopard
Located in Torrance, CA
Estate Chopard pink & blue sapphire ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. Cabochon cut pink and
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18...

18 Karat Yellow Gold, Diamond Sapphire Ring
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A sizeable yellow gold, diamond and sapphire 'latticework' style 'plaque' ring. The 18 karat yellow
Category

20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Ilias Lalaounis 22k Gold Wide Wrap Wedding Band Ring
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A bold and rich 22k yellow gold wide band ring from renowned Grecian jeweler Lalaounis. The
Category

Vintage 1970s Greek Etruscan Revival Wedding Rings

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold

Vintage Cartier Pink Tourmaline 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier ring. A substantial square pink tourmaline floats within a wide 18k yellow gold band in this ring
Category

1990s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb Platinum 18k Yellow Gold Black Enamel Diamond Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
The David Webb Cigar Band Ring from the Manhattan Minimalism Collection is a stunning piece of
Category

20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat Victorian 1.48 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Towson, MD
14kt yellow gold cigar style band with engraved sides. The center contains approximately 1.48 total
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Classic Ribbed 18K Yellow Gold Cigar Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Classic ribbed 18K yellow gold cigar band ring 20th Century Timeless design featuring a slightly
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hammered 18K Yellow Gold Cigar Band Ring with Center Oval Turquoise
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This simple and striking 18k yellow gold "Artisan" ring is entirely hand crafted and hand hammered
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Cigar Band Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Cigar Band Ring Size 5.5. This stunning cameo ring features a
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Maz Yellow Gold and Enamel Cigar Band Ring
By Maz
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Maz 18k Yellow Gold Cigar Band Ring, finished in a Dark Green Enamel the top of the Ring
Category

Early 2000s American Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel

2.10 Carat Diamond Cigar Band Ring, 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Contemporary Cigar Diamond Band consisting of 42- round brilliant quality diamonds which are pave
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Contemporary 18 Karat Yellow Gold Free Form Cigar Band Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Free form textured gold band handcrafted in 18 karat yellow gold. The band measures 12.6mm in width
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Enameled Gold Cigar Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Greenwich, CT
by Cartier with this red enamel and 18K yellow gold iconic ring. With a center portrait surrounded
Category

Vintage 1970s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Cigar Band 18k Gold Vintage Ring
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A classic Cartier vintage cigar band made of 18k gold. The cigar band design is minimalistic and
Category

Vintage 1980s French Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1970s Cartier Enamel and Gold Cigar Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
An enamel and 18 karat gold cigar band ring, by Cartier, 1970s. Ring size 5.75. Signed Cartier and
Category

Vintage 1970s Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

CARTIER Red Enamel and Gold Cigar Band Ring.
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A Cartier 18 karat yellow gold and red enamel cigar band ring. Circa 1970’s. The ring is signed
Category

Vintage 1970s American Band Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

2001 Verdura Enamel and Gold Cigar Band Ring
By Verdura
Located in New York, NY
An enamel and 18 karat gold cigar band ring, by Verdura, 2001. The ring is a size 5 and is signed
Category

Early 2000s French Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Twisted Braid Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Size: 7.5 Weight: 7.9 grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Denise Betesh Diamond Gold Granulation Cigar Band Ring
By Denise Betesh
Located in Dallas, TX
Handcrafted Cigar Band in 22k yellow gold with round, brilliant-cut white diamonds totaling 0.55
Category

2010s American Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Multi Sapphire Pave Cigar Band Ring Made In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:12.960g, Sapp:6.66ct,
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

15 Multi Band Diamond Ring Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Wide Cigar Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage multi band diamond ring (circa 1990s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. 13
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

18K Yellow Gold Cigar Band by MMA Size 8.75 #16159
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Cigar Band by MMA Size 8.75 This gorgeous cigar band is crafted from 28K
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid-Century Modern Wide Cigar Band Ring, 14K Yellow Gold Classic Reed Design
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful MCM cigar band ring, substantial quality, wide reed design reminiscent of a circle band
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Band Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Mid-Century Modern 14K Yellow Gold Classic Reeded Wide Cigar Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Great vintage 14K gold wide reeded classic cigar band ring. Very nice quality with excellent
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Band Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Red Enamel Gold Vintage Cigar Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Greenwich, CT
Cartier with this red enamel and 18K yellow gold iconic ring. With a center portrait surrounded by the
Category

Vintage 1970s French Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold

60s Diamond Wide Band Sz 5.5 Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Cigar Ring Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage wide band diamond ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (circa 1960s). European
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Handcrafted 14 Karat Yellow Gold Hammered Cigar Ring
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Matte and Hammer-Finished Scallop-Edged Cigar Ring, Accented with 0.24 Carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 18K Gold Enamel Cigar Band Ring, Vintage 1970 s
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Classic, collectible Cartier red enamel 18K gold Corona Corona Habana cigar band ring. Size 7US
Category

20th Century French Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage 1970s Cartier Cigar Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Cincinnati, OH
18k Corona Corona Cuban cigar band ring by Cartier. The 6/8" h 18k yellow gold and enamel ring in
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modernist Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Handcrafted 14 Karat Yellow Gold Hammered Cigar Ring
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted Matte and Hammer-Finished Cigar Ring, Enhanced with 0.43 Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Handcrafted 14 Karat Yellow Gold Hammered Cigar Ring
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted Matte and Hammer-Finished Scallop-Edged Ring, Enhanced with 0.18
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K 2 carat tw Diamond Cigar Band Ring
Located in Big Bend, WI
14K yellow and white gold diamond cigar band ring. The wide diamond band has about 2 carats total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Polished 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold 4 Row Criss-Cross Wide Cigar Band Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 7.75 Make a striking statement with this luxurious two-tone cigar band ring, crafted in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Opal and 22 Karat Gold Granulated Cigar Band Ring
Located in Berkeley, CA
This simple and stunning 22k gold band has a whimsical granular design. The bright yellow of the 22
Category

2010s Indonesian Romantic Band Rings

Materials

Opal, 22k Gold

Handcrafted 14 Karat Yellow Gold Hammered Filigree Cigar Ring
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Matte and Hammer-Finished Scallop-Edged Filigree Cigar Ring, Accented with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Handcrafted 14 Karat Yellow Gold Hammered Filigree Cigar Ring
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Matte and Hammer-Finished Scallop-Edged Filigree Cigar Ring, Accented with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Monogram "S" Cigar Band Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with White Diamond Accents
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
SI1's). The ring is stamped "18k" for 18 karat yellow gold, but there is no maker's mark to help
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co. Gold Cigar Band Diamond Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
beautiful 18k gold cigar band with diamond by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. The diamonds are bezel set
Category

Early 2000s French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Bezel Set Sapphire and Diamond Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K yellow gold Diamond: 4 round brilliant cut = .04cttw Color: H
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cigar Band or Shield Ring in 18K Gold with Carré-Cut Rubies Granulation Detail
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This eye-catching shield or cigar band ring covers the finger in a graceful navette, set off in the
Category

Early 2000s Greek Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Pinstripe Strength Diamond and Ruby Cigar Band Ring
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
Highly polished 14k yellow gold with 114 hand-set Brilliant Cut diamonds and Rubies set in a
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond

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Yellow Gold Cigar Band Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate yellow gold cigar band ring for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 34 vintage or 60 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a yellow gold cigar band ring from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat versions are of considerable interest. A yellow gold cigar band ring from Damati, Cartier and Five Star Jewelry — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A yellow gold cigar band ring of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 62, is particularly popular. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also oval cut cut and pear cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a yellow gold cigar band ring, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Yellow Gold Cigar Band Ring?

On average, a yellow gold cigar band ring at 1stDibs sells for $3,400, while they’re typically $340 on the low end and $13,000 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.