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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Band Rings
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Band Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Gold, White Gold
1990s Austrian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Silver Plate
Late 20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
20th Century Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Antique 1880s British More Rings
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern More Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Unknown Modern More Rings
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern More Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s British Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold
Vintage 1980s British Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Gold
Vintage 1960s British Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1940s British Signet Rings
Gold
Vintage 1970s British Modern More Rings
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Antique 1880s British Victorian More Rings
Pearl, Ruby, Gold
Vintage 1970s British More Rings
Gold
Vintage 1920s British Signet Rings
Gold
2010s British Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian More Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s British Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Gold
2010s British Band Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s British Wedding Rings
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1910s British Art Deco More Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Australian Cocktail Rings
Zircon, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Signet Rings
Rose Gold
Vintage 1950s British Modern Signet Rings
Diamond, Gold
Vintage 1960s British More Rings
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 1980s British Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1970s British Signet Rings
Gold
Vintage 1980s British Signet Rings
Gold
Vintage 1980s British Signet Rings
Amethyst, Gold
2010s British More Rings
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 1960s British Modern Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Gold
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Band Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 1950s British Modern Band Rings
Ruby, White Gold
Early 2000s British Cluster Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1980s British More Rings
Opal, Gold
2010s British More Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1860s British Early Victorian Band Rings
Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Platinum
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian More Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, 15k Gold
Vintage 1970s British Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Vintage 1960s British Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Vintage 1970s British Modern Cluster Rings
Garnet, Opal, Gold
Vintage 1960s British Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Band Rings
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
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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 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.
- What is a size 57 ring?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021In the USA, a ring with 57 mm circumference is considered to be an 8.5 size ring. On the other hand, in the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand it is Q 1/2. Find a variety of antique and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
- What ring size is 7?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A size 7 ring is 17.3mm in diameter. In inches, a size 7 ring is 0.682 inches. Shop a wide variety of antique, new and vintage rings and other jewelry on 1stDibs.
- What is a 56 ring size?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021In the USA, a ring with 56 mm circumference is considered to be an 8-size ring. On the other hand, in the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand it is P 1/2. Find a variety of antique and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021You can figure out your ring size by taking a piece of string and wrapping it around the base of your finger. After marking the circumference with a pen, lay the string flat and measure it using a ruler. Next, write down the measurement in millimeters and compare it to a ring size chart.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021In the US, the average carat size of an engagement ring is usually between 1.08 and 1.2 carats, although there are other factors that go into how impressive the ring looks, including the cut of the diamond and the setting. Find a diverse variety of engagement rings on 1stDibs.
- Can David Yurman rings be sized?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Select rings designed by David Yurman are able to be resized. It is recommended that you contact the customer service team at David Yurman in order to inquire about getting your ring resized. Find a variety of David Yurman jewelry on 1stDibs.
- How big is a size 7 ring?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A size 7 ring is equivalent to a diameter of 17.3 millimeters, or 0.682 inches This size is a common ring size for women.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A good size for a diamond ring would depend on the wearer's finger size. Keep in mind that the smaller the finger, the larger the diamond will appear. For instance, on a size 4 finger, a 1.5-carat diamond solitaire looks significantly bigger than on a size 8. When it comes to diamonds, size is important, but it isn't everything. Instead of relying solely on a diamond's size (or, more precisely, its carat weight), it's best to look for a diamond with the ideal combination of cut, color, clarity, and carat weight. You can find a variety of antique and designer diamond rings on 1stDibs.
- How big is a size 10 ring?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Similar to shoes, rings have their own sizing system. A size 10 ring has a .78-inch diameter. Most women in the U.S. wear between a 5 and a 7 in ring sizes, and most men in the U.S. wear a size 10.
- How big is a size 9 ring?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Similar to shoes, rings have their own sizing system. A size 9 ring has a .75-inch diameter. Most women in the U.S. wear between a 5 and a 7 in ring sizes, and most men in the U.S. wear a size 10.
- Roman Malakov DiamondsMarch 22, 2021The easiest way is to measure the circumference of the finger you wish to put a ring in. Once you have the circumference, you can search online for a table that roughly estimates the ring size to the circumference of the finger.
- What ring size is 3 inches?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The ring size that is 3 inches is size 13 ½. Shop size 13 ½ size rings in a variety of different styles on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Band width affects ring size by changing how a piece feels. Generally, the wider a band is, the tighter it will feel. If you are purchasing a thick band, you may want to try on the next biggest size and compare the feel. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of rings from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A size 11 ring has an inside diameter of 20.7mm which equates to .81 inches in diameter.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Yes, you can get size 11 engagement rings. Many jewelry makers design rings specifically for each customer, giving you the freedom to purchase whatever size you require. You can also shop a collection of size 11 engagement rings on 1stDibs.
- How many MM is a size 7 ring?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A size 7 ring is 17.3 millimeters (mm). You can shop a variety of size 7 rings on 1stDibs.com.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023The most popular carat size for engagement rings varies from country to country. In the US, the average size is around one carat. However, engagement rings tend to be smaller in other places. For example, the average is 0.6 carats in the UK and around 0.5 carats in western Europe. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of engagement rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Whether 2-carat is a good size for an engagement ring is a matter of personal opinion. Due to its size, a 2-carat gemstone will likely stand out and get noticed. However, some people prefer smaller engagement rings, especially if they work with their hands. Carat weight is also not the most important signifier of a stone’s value. A three-carat gem can be less valuable than a one-carat stone, for example, if all of the other attributes are of lesser quality in the larger diamond. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of engagement rings.
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