Diana M. 18K White Gold 10.00 Carat Pave Diamond Cigar Band
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18kt white gold natural round diamond cigar band weighing 10.00 cts tw, E-F color, VS Clarity Diana M. is a leading supplier of top-quality fine jewelry for over 35 years.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18kt yellow gold Cigar Bang style ring
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
Vintage handmade 18kt solid yellow gold cigar band style ring with white sapphire baguettes and lab created colored stones in center.
Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold Round and Baguette Diamond Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 18K white gold Diamond: 18 round brilliant cut = 2.03cttw Color: F / G Clarity: VS2-SI1 Diamond: 18 baguette cut = 0.95cttw Color: G Clarity: VS2 Ring Size: 6.5 (please all...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
10k Wide Cigar band. Vintage Embossed flower floral design. 6mm sz6.75
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1910s Size: 6 3/4 US Materials: Gold Band color: Rose gold Adjustable Style: Art deco Beautiful Antique 10k 6mm wide wedding/cigar band.
Gabriel & Co. 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Lace Cigar Band
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Gabriel & Co. Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 100 round brilliant cut = 1.86cttw Color: I Clarity: SI2 Dimensions: ring top measures 10.5mm wide Weight: 4.57 grams Size: ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow and White Gold Pave Diamond Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow & white gold Diamond: 71 round brilliant cut = 3.30cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 Ring size: 6 (please allow two additional shipping days for sizing...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Rainbow Galaxy Confetti Cigar Band, 8.5mm Wide 14K Yellow Gold Satin Finish
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This lovely rainbow confetti ring is dripping with 1.36 carats of sapphires, rubies, and tsavorite garnets and makes a bold statement as a cigar band.
Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Ye...
18 Karat White Gold Sapphire and Bezel Set Diamond Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K white gold Diamond: round cut = 0.50cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 Dimensions: ring top measure 12.15mm wide Ring Size: 7 (complimentary sizing available) ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rainbow Galaxy Confetti Cigar Band, 8.5mm Wide 14K White Gold Satin Finish
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This wide rainbow galaxy confetti ring is scattered with a total of 1.36 carats of sapphires, rubies, and tsavorite garnets to make a bold statement cigar band.
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Ruby, Sap...
$3,300 / item
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 Cigar Ring.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,400 / item
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 of Pave Set Diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman Sterling Silver 14K Gold Citrine Cigar Cable Band Size 5.5 #24097
By David Yurman
Located in Washington Depot, CT
David Yurman Sterling Silver 14K Gold Citrine Cigar Cable Band Size 5.5 A wide band in a sterling silver cigar cable design with 14K yellow gold edge accents.
Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
14 Karat White Gold Marquise Cut Three Row Diamond Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 9 marquise cut = 1.30cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 Diamond: 26 round brilliant cut = 0.78ctw Color: G Clarity: VS Size: 8.5 compliment...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$948 / item
White Gold Paper Cigar Ring by Allison Bryan
By Allison Bryan
Located in London, GB
This classic textured band ring crafted in solid 9-carat white gold has a unique shimmering texture on the exterior and a high polish finish on the inside and sides for a comfortable...
White Gold
Leto Lama Certified 1.6 Ct Muzo Colombian Emerald Cigar Ring
Located in London, GB
This singular piece balances bold sculptural form with the luminous beauty of a fine Colombian emerald, creating a jewel that is both timeless and unmistakably individual. Ring Size...
Emerald, 18k Gold
14 Karat White Gold Pave Diamond and Ruby Five Row Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamonds: 50 round brilliant cut = 0.50cttw Color: I Clarity: I1 Ruby: 28 princess cut = 1.50cttw Dimensions: ring top measures 16.6mm wide ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Roman Malakov 5.15 Carats Total Princess and Round Cut Diamond Cigar Band
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A stunning band ring, showcasing two rows of round brilliant diamonds of 2.40 carats total, spaced by a single row of princess cut diamonds of 2.75 carats total. Set in polished plat...
Diamond, Platinum
14k White Gold Pave Diamond Concave Cigar Band with Cascading Bezel Set Diamonds
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamonds: 1 round brilliant cut = 0.33ct Color: H Clarity: VS2 Diamonds: 224 round cut = 4.95cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 Size: 6.25 Dimension...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Baguette Cut and Round Diamond Multi-Row Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K white gold Diamonds: 82 tapered baguette cut = 2.07cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 Diamonds: 63 round cut = 1.63cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 Size: 6.5 Dimensi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Roman Malakov 3.67 Carat Total Round Diamond Cigar Wedding Band in White Gold
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A single round diamond is flush set inside the cigar band. Made with 18K White Gold. Size 6 US.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Textured Solid Gold Paper Cigar Ring by Allison Bryan
By Allison Bryan
Located in London, GB
This textured band ring crafted in solid 9-carat gold has a unique shimmering texture on the exterior and a high polish finish on the inside and sides for a comfortable fit. This ri...
9k Gold
Diamond Confetti Galaxy Cigar Band, 5.5 mm Wide, 14K White Gold, Satin Finish
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
The diamonds appear as if they are rising bubbles in a champagne glass! Confetti rings are so unique that every jewelry collection needs one. The details for this beautiful ring are ...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Effy 14 Karat White & Yellow Gold Diamond Duo Open Circle Link Cigar Band
By Effy
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Effy Material: 14K white & yellow gold Diamond: 168 round single cut = 0.50cttw Color: H / I Clarity: I1-2 Diamond: 24 baguette cut = 0.84cttw Color: H / I Clarity: I1-2 Di...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Confetti Galaxy Cigar Band, 18K Gold 12mm Wide, Satin Finish, MADE TO ORDER 6wks
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This Galaxy Diamond Cigar Band is Breathtaking! The 77 diamonds represent the stars in the sky and are scattered all over the ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handcrafted 14 Karat Yellow Gold Hammered Horse-Shoe Cigar Ring
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Matte and Hammer-Finished Horse-Shoe Cigar Ring, Enhanced with 0.28 Carats of Pave Set Diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
From $2,593 / item
Paper Cigar Ring in 18 Karat Gold by Allison Bryan
By Allison Bryan
Located in London, GB
This classic textured band ring crafted in solid 18-carat gold has a unique shimmering texture on the exterior and a high polish finish on the inside and sides for a comfortable fit....
Gold, 18k Gold
18 Karat White Gold Paper Cigar Ring by Allison Bryan
By Allison Bryan
Located in London, GB
This classic textured band ring crafted in solid 18-carat white gold has a unique shimmering texture on the exterior and a high polish finish on the inside and sides for a comfortabl...
18k Gold, White Gold
David Yurman Solid 18k Yellow Gold Contemporary Cigar Ring, Size 8 - 19.1g
By David Yurman
Located in Providence, RI
With impeccable craftsmanship, David Yurman produces unique and iconic designs that will always remain relevant. Crafted in solid 18k yellow gold with a high polish finish, this heav...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
From $2,593 / item
Paper Cigar Ring in 18 Karat Rose Gold by Allison Bryan
By Allison Bryan
Located in London, GB
This classic textured band ring crafted in solid 18-carat gold has a unique shimmering texture on the exterior and a high polish finish on the inside and sides for a comfortable fit....
Rose Gold
Tiffany & Co. Cigar Diamond Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.15 Carats 13.7 Grams
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Stamped T&C, this 18 Karat yellow gold cigar ring features one bezel diamond weighing approximately 0.15 carats. 10.84 MM Wide
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$150Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra 925 Sterling Silver Cigar Scattered Cubic Zircon Ring in Size 8 US
Located in New York, NY
This Molten Wave Rose Gold Dome Ring in 925 Sterling Silver with Scattered CZ Stone band ring is crafted in 925 sterling silver and finished in a rich rose gold tone. The softly undu...
Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
Bezel Set Diamond Statement 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Bezel Set Diamond Statement 14K Yellow Gold Band Cigar Ring is a sleek and sophisticated piece crafted from 14K yellow gold.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Intricate Filigree 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Cigar Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Diamond Cigar Band Ring features a bold and luxurious design crafted from 14K yellow and white gold.
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Unisex Cigar Band 0.20 Carats White Diamonds 18 Karats Yellow Gold Bold Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Collection, Cigar Band Ring Handcrafted in 18 karats Rose solid gold enriched with a 18 karats White Gold insert and 0.20 carats brilliant cut White Diamonds.
White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold G Color VVS1 White Diamonds Unisex Modern Band Design Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Handcrafted masterpiece, Yellow Gold Cigar Band ring enriched with 0.08 karats brilliant-cut white diamonds.
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
18K Yellow Gold, Rubellite Toumaline & White Zircon Classic Crevoshay Ring
By Paula Crevoshay
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Like a crown for your finger, this regal cigar band ring by Paula Crevoshay exudes bold elegance and rich detail.
Rubelite, Zircon, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mystery Set Diamond Dome Ring, 18K Gold Invisible Set Princess Cut 4.96ct
Located in Great Neck, NY
A refined and highly wearable diamond cigar band ring, ideal as a statement ring, cocktail ring, anniversary band, or luxury everyday piece.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Large 3.50 Carat Tanzanite and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold
By Solitaire Jewelers
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Style: Cocktail Cigar Band Ring Metal: 18K White Gold Ring Size: 8 Total Weight: 14.60 grams Gemstone Specifications: Center Gemstone: Natural Tanzanites ...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Paraiba, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 17K Rose Gold Cigar Band
Located in New York, NY
This understated wedding ring showcases the warm glow of yellow gold. The smooth, polished band is crafted with precision, offering a comfortable fit. A timeless piece for those who ...
Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond Ring Cigar Wide Band 14K White Gold 2.31ct TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Ring Cigar Wide Band 14K White Gold 2.31ct TDW This spectacular estate ring is finely crafted in solid 14K White Gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Jabel vintage diamond 14k yellow gold cigar band
By Jabel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The diamonds are F color and VS clarity, adding bright, crisp brilliance to the design. The cigar band style gives the ring a confident and timeless presence on the hand, while the r...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,079Sale Price / item|30% Off
Retro Blue Sapphire & Oval Diamond Cigar Wide Band Ring 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Measuring 0.28 inches in length, 0.38 inches in width, and 0.21 inches in depth, with a gross weight of 3.89 grams, this contemporary cigar band design offers a striking balance of b...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Confetti wide band. 2CTW Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Scattered Cigar ring
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
It will be hard to find another one like this. Confetti Scattered Gem Bezel Set Band. Wide Cigar Band. 18k Yellow Gold 2.03CTW of Baguette and Round Diamonds 0.16ct Natural Ruby 0...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18k Confetti wide band. 2CTW Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Scattered Cigar ring
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
It will be hard to find another one like this. Confetti Scattered Gem Bezel Set Band. Wide Cigar Band. 18k Yellow Gold 2.03CTW of Baguette and Round Diamonds 0.16ct Natural Ruby 0...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Auction - 18 Karat Rose Gold and Diamond Cigar Band Spinning Ring
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Wide ring is made using very advanced technology involving many hours of expert labor. What you will see is 3 pieces to make a Spinning feature, but the components on ...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Vintage Yellow Gold 8.7mm Twisted Wire Heart Cigar Eternity Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 10k Yellow Gold Weight: 3.7 Grams Ring Size: 5.5 (Fitted on a finger, we CANNOT custom size this ring) Ring Width: 8.7mm (0.34") Ring Height: 1.2mm rise off the fing...
Gold, Yellow Gold
Burma Ruby and Diamond Cigar Band Style Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By Terrell and Zimmelman
Located in Wailea, HI
Burma Ruby and Diamond Cigar Band Style Ring in 18k Yellow Gold One Oval Cut Ruby Weighing 1.08 Carats [Burmese bright with no imperfections visible to the naked eye] Two Tapered Ba...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Diamond Eternity Band, 5.00ct Floral Motifs Cigar Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
An extraordinary diamond eternity band of sculptural elegance, meticulously handcrafted in 18K white gold. This substantial ring showcases 5.00 carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
18k Solid Gold 2.98ctw Ruby & Diamond Wide Bombe Domed Cigar Cocktail Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s) -- (10) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Channel Set - G/H Color - VS1/VS2 Clarity - 0.45ctw (approx.) (3) Natural Genuine Rubies - 2 Oval Brilliant Cut, ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,879Sale Price / item|34% Off
Sapphire and Diamond Top on Wide "Cigar" Band
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold sapphire and diamond ring, containing 1 oval sapphire of gem quality weighing 1.06cts. and 12 round full cut diamonds of very fine quality weighing .35pts. on a 13mm t...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Wide Diamond Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom designed Material: 14K yellow gold Diamonds: 31 round brilliant cut = 1.24cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Size: 7.5 (please allow two additional shipping days for sizing...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
80s Vintage Dome Ring Sz 6.5 Cigar Band Amethyst 14k Yellow Gold Fluted Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage textured dome ring (circa 1980s) crafted in 14k yellow gold. A textured fluted design adorns the graduated domed mount. The medium-rise ring (10mm - 0.39 inches) si...
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Opal Diamond Ring Enamel Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Wide Cigar Band Sz 7
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish natural opal & diamond ring (circa 1980s) crafted in 18k white gold. Natural opal measures 10mm x 7mm. 28 diamonds total an estimated 0.14 carats (estimated at I-J colo...
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
18k Tow Tone Gold 1.60ctw Ruby Diamond Wide Domed Bombe Cigar Cocktail Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s) -- (14) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Channel Set - F/G Color - VS1/VS2 Clarity - 0.60ctw (approx.) (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Oval Brilliant Cut - Bez...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,000Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Wide Line Chunky Statement Cocktail Ring Cigar Band 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
18 Karat Yellow Gold Genuine Natural Diamonds 0.40 CTW Current Regular Size 7 – Resizable upon request Designed & Handmade in Washington, D.C. USA
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Floral Station Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 112 round brilliant cut = 1.50cttw Color: H / I Clarity: SI1 Diamond: 20 marquise cut = 1.00cttw Color: G / H Clarity: SI1 Ring siz...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Italian 18k yellow gold blue and white enamel cigar band
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The wide cigar band silhouette gives the ring a confident presence on the hand, while the enamel detail adds color, contrast, and a polished sense of sophistication.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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.
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 rings, vintage 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.
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