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Flexible Diamond Eternity Band

Estate Flexible 18K Wide 7cttw Diamond Eternity Band Sz6
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A beautifully made flexible wide band done in 18K and individually prong set with approximately
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

.75 Carat Diamond White Gold Flexible Eternity Band Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
7mm wide flexible pave diamond eternity band. Set with 51 round cut diamonds in an 18k white gold
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Late 20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany & Co. Donald Claflin Flexible Diamond Platinum Eternity Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Embrace the timeless elegance of this Tiffany & Co. Donald Claflin Flexible Diamond Platinum
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Late 20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Diamond Light Blue Sapphire Eternity Band Stretchy Flexible White Gold Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
Tartan Blue Colors Ring Diamond Light Blue Sapphire Eternity Band Unique Luxury Flexible White
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2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Blue Sapphire Sky Topaz Diamond Flexible Bezel Eternity 18K White Gold Ring Band
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
Multi Color Blue Eternity Patterns Ring Blue Sapphire Diamond Flexible Bezel Eternity 18 Karat
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Blue Topaz, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Topaz, Sapphire, White Diamond, Whit...

Diamond Red Coral Enamel Flexible Eternity Band 18 Karat Yellow Gold Unique Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
Diamond Enamel Red Coral Glaze Ring Diamond Red Coral Enamel Flexible Eternity Band Unique 18
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2010s American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Coral, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Diamond Emerald Sapphire Tsavorite Flexible Unique Eternity Band White Gold Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
Diamond Emerald Sapphire Tsavorite Flexible Unique Eternity Band White Gold Ring The multicolor
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Green Tsavorite Diamond Flexible Bezel Eternity Band 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
Multi Color Green Eternity Patterns Ring Green Tsavorite Diamond Flexible Bezel Eternity Band 18
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Navy Blue Enamel Flexible Italian Eternity Band Unique White Gold Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
Enamel 0.50 CTW Diamonds In-Stock Size 6-8 *The ring can stretch up to two sizes due to its flexible
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Designer signed "Valent" flexible eternity band w/ diamonds & green set in gold
Located in Surfside, FL
Designer signed "Valent" flexible eternity band with diamonds and cabochon green turquoise set in
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

White Gold, Gold

Diamond Red Ruby Emerald Blue Sapphire Flexible Eternity Band 18K Rose Gold Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
Tartan Classic Colors Ring Diamond Red Ruby Emerald Blue Sapphire Flexible Eternity Band 18K Rose
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

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18 Karat White Gold 6.67 Carat Total Diamond Flexible Eternity Band Ring
Located in La Jolla, CA
are set in a fine 18k white gold eternity band. There are 6.67cttw of diamonds. F/G color and SI
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21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Vintage Retro Platinum Flexible Diamond Eternity Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Retro Platinum Flexible Diamond Eternity Band - Size 8 1/4. This is a beautiful
Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Zydo 18 Karat White Seven Row Flexible Diamond Eternity Band
By ZYDO
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Zydo Material: 18K white gold Diamond: 212 round brilliant cut = 3.18cttw Color: F / G
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond

Natural Diamond Adjustable Flexible Diamonds Eternity Band/ Bangle
Located in US
Vintage Expandable Eternity Band Ring/Bangle Bracelet Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Diamond 1.30 Carat G
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

J. Stella Flexible Diamond Platinum Eternity Band
Located in Troy, MI
diamonds and two rows of round brilliant cut diamond. Platinum band is flexible. Ring Size 7. Marked
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21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Diamond Eternity White Gold Flexible Band Ring
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
This beautiful flexible diamond band ring is designed for comfort and perfectly fits one’s finger
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond Eternity White Gold Flexible Band Ring
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
This beautiful flexible diamond band ring is designed for comfort and perfectly fits one’s finger
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond Eternity Yellow Gold Flexible Band Ring
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
This beautiful flexible diamond band ring is designed for comfort and perfectly fits one’s finger
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Flexible Diamond Platinum Eternity Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York City, NY
Fine platinum and diamond band by Tiffany & Co., circa 1970s. It features high grade round
Category

Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Flexible Eternity Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 18K white gold Diamonds: 144 round cut = 3.20cttw Color: G Clarity: VS Ring Size: 6 .5
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Donald Claflin Flexible Diamond Platinum Eternity Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Simpsonville, SC
the Tiffany & Co. Donald Claflin Flexible Diamond Platinum Eternity Band Ring, a celebration of
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Late 20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

White Black Diamond Flexible Bezel Eternity Band Luxury 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
. Lively designs and colorful Interpretations in a triple row eternity band structure. 18 Karat White Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Flexible Diamond Eternity White Gold Wedding Band
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 14k white gold Diamond Details: Approximately 1.50ctw round brilliant diamonds. Diamonds
Category

2010s Wedding Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

3.50 Carat Natural Diamond Adjustable Flexible Diamonds Eternity Band 18 Karat
Located in New York, NY
The Reversed Arch, Flexible & Adjustable 3.50ct. round brilliant natural diamonds ring. Ring
Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Diamond Eternity Rose Gold Flexible Band Ring
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
This beautiful flexible diamond band ring is designed for comfort and perfectly fits one’s finger
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Estate White Diamond Flexible Eternity Band in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful flexible band that has 0.62 ct. of good quality, white, and bright diamond rounds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

Piaget Flexible 18 Karat Wide Diamond Eternity Band Ring
By Piaget
Located in Miami, FL
Slide into this luxurious and soft, wide flexible Eternity Band Ring. Every row of diamonds is
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

6.39 Carat Flexible 3 Row Round Diamond Eternity Band in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Tampa, FL
6.39 Carat Flexible 3 Row Round Diamond Eternity Band in 14 Karat Yellow Gold This ultra
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1990s American Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Flexible 18 Karat Wide 5-Row Diamond Eternity Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Slide into this luxurious and soft, wide flexible Eternity Band Ring. Every row of diamonds is
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21st Century and Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Flexible Diamond Eternity Band, 14 Karat White Gold, Vintage
Located in Bellmore, NY
This unusual vintage eternity wedding band for women is flexible. It has sparkling, bright Old
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Flexible Diamond and Platinum Eternity Band
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful vintage flexible eternity band with very good quality diamonds set in platinum. A
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Round Diamond in Platinum Jazz Flexible Eternity Band 1.80 Carat
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Lakewood, NJ
A very fine diamond in platinum flexing eternity band. Features eighteen (18) round brilliant cut
Category

1990s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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Category

20th Century Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

14K Gold Cocktail Ring, Art Deco Style 13 Ct. Emerald and Moissanite Stone
Located in ISTANBUL, TR
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2010s Turkish Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Heart garnet Eternity Ring in 14k gold
By Daizy Jewellery
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Category

2010s Turkish Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Garnet, 14k Gold

PALOMA PICASSO for TIFFANY & CO. 18kt Melody Collection Nine Band Roller Ring
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Narberth, PA
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Galaxy Confetti Diamond Cigar Band, 8.4mm in 14 Karat Yellow Gold, 1 Carat
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Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

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By Five Star Jewelry
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By Merkaba
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Real 3.40 Carat SI/H Pear Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Wide Bamboo Link Bracelet 18 Karat Yellow Gold 63.9 Grams
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Confetti Galaxy Cigar Band, 18K Gold 12mm Wide, 1.54ct Diamond Ring Satin Finish
By Five Star Jewelry
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This Galaxy Diamond Cigar Band is Breathtaking! The 77 diamonds represent the stars in the sky and are scattered all over the ring. The diamonds are heavily patterned on the edges of...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

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Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Original 1980 3.29Kt White Diamond 1.96 Kt Blue Sapphire Baguette Cocktail Ring
Located in Valenza, IT
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Estate 18K Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Eternity Band 3.50cttw Sz 7.5
Located in Winter Springs, FL
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Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Category

Vintage 1920s Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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Estate 18k Diamonds On All Sides Wide Eternity Band 5.50cttw Sz 6
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

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Flexible Diamond Eternity Band For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate flexible diamond eternity band for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 4 vintage or 15 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a flexible diamond eternity band from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but 1.5 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. A flexible diamond eternity band from Campanelli & Pear, Roman Malakov and Piaget — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes asscher cut alternatives. Finding a flexible diamond eternity band for sale for women should be easy, but there are 7 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Flexible Diamond Eternity Band?

The price for a flexible diamond eternity band starts at $1,750 and tops out at $28,005 with these rings, on average, selling for $3,998.

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.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And 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

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond 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 Flexible Diamond Eternity Band
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    The style of a diamond eternity band is distinguished by a single continuous row of diamonds. This endless circle of light symbolizes a love that’s infinite and everlasting, making it ideal for a wedding or for marking a milestone anniversary. Shop a collection of vintage and modern diamond eternity bands from some of the world’s top jewelers on 1stDibs.