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Roman Gold Coin Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
. First Remark: "The ultimate in gold coin rings …Roman Gold!" Remark: "From Bulgari to Elizabeth Gage
Category

Vintage 1960s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

4th Century Roman Gold Coin Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
: "The ultimate in gold coin rings …Roman Gold" Remark: "From Bulgari to Elizabeth Gage and on to
Category

Vintage 1960s Fashion Rings

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold

18K Gold Early Christian Roman Biblical Coin Men's Ring
Located in Miami, FL
An authentic Early Christian Roman coin set in a bold 18K yellow gold octagonal bezel set mens ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Classical Roman Fashion Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18kt Gold and Winged Victory Roman Silver Coin Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Roman Silver coin Circa 2nd Century AD cameo Winged Victory in profile on the right. Size : 6 1/4
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Ancient Roman 1st Century BC Victoria Coin 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A beautiful authentic silver quinarius coin from the Roman Republic 89 BC, is set simply with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Classical Roman Cocktail Rings

Materials

18k Gold

14k Ancient Roman Style Gold Coin Ring with a reproduction of a Roman Solidus
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
Ancient Roman Style Gold Coin Ring 14k white and yellow gold, made in Italy. Discover the exquisite
Category

2010s Italian Classical Roman Fashion Rings

Materials

14k Gold

18k Ancient Roman Style Gold Coin Ring with a reproduction of a Roman Solidus
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
Ancient Roman Style Gold Coin Ring in 18k or 14k white and yellow gold, made in Italy. Discover the
Category

2010s Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

A Bronze Roman Coin as ring w 21K
Located in Atlanta, GA
A bronze coin from the Ancient Roman Empire fashioned into an attractive ring trimmed with 21K gold
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Unknown Classical Roman Fashion Rings

Materials

Gold, Bronze

Ancient Roman 1st Century AD Goddess Victoria Coin 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A small authentic silver "hemidrachm" coin issued in Roman Cappadocia (now in central Turkey
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Classical Roman Fashion Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Dubini Ancient Roman Bronze Coin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
This DUBINI coin ring from the 'Empires' collection features an authentic Roman Imperial bronze
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold, Bronze

Sacchi Antique Roman Coin Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
Antique Roman Coin Satin Yellow Gold Ring, from Sacchi’s "Rome" Collection, hand-crafted with lost
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dubini Emperor Flip Ancient Roman Bronze Coin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
This DUBINI coin ring from the 'Empires' collection features an authentic Roman bronze coin set in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Bronze, Yellow Gold

Sacchi Ancient Roman Coin Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Monete Ring
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
Ancient Roman Coin Ring, from Sacchi’s "Rome" Collection, hand-crafted with lost-wax casting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sacchi Ancient Roman Coin Ring 18 Karat Satin Yellow Gold
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
Ancient Roman Coin Ring in Satin Yellow Gold, from Sacchi’s "Rome" Collection, hand-crafted with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sacchi Ancient Roman Coin Ring 18 Carat Yellow Gold Satin
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
Ancient Roman Coin Ring, from Sacchi’s "Rome" Collection, hand-crafted with lost-wax casting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sacchi Ancient Roman Coin Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Monete Signet Ring
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
Ancient Roman Coin Ring, from Sacchi’s "Rome" Collection, hand-crafted with lost-wax casting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Genuine Roman Coin (3rd cent. BC) 18 Kt Gold Ring depicting the Goddess Rome
Located in Roma, IT
This stunning 18 kt gold ring showcases an authentic silver Roman coin, specifically a sestertius
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Cocktail Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Roman Silver Denarius of Diva Faustina Senior 146 AD Gold Coin Men's Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
brushed 18kt yellow gold Size: 8 Weight: 14,30gr. Follow on instagram @bernardoantichita
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Fashion Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Sacchi Ancient Roman Coin Ring 18 Karat Satin Yellow Band Gold
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
Ancient Roman Coin Ring in Satin Yellow Gold, from Sacchi’s "Rome" Collection, hand-crafted with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

18kt Yellow Gold And Silver Roman Coin Severus Alexander (222-235 AD) Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
. Reverse sol standing front, head left, raising hand and holding globe 18kt brushed gold. Size 7 Weight
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Authentic Zeus Roman Coin 3rd century BC Sterling Silver and 18 Kr Gold Ring
Located in Roma, IT
In this ring in sterling silver and 18 Kt gold, an authentic Roman coin from the third century BC
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Cocktail Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Dubini Ancient Roman Imperial Bronze Coin 18 Karat Gold Amazonite Ring
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
This DUBINI coin ring from the 'Empires' collection features a one-of-a-kind authentic Roman
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amazonite, Gold, Bronze, 18k Gold

Modern 18 k Gold Ring set with authentic Roman (Agripa ) coin
Located in Jerusalem, IL
authentic Bronze coin from the era of the rebellion of Bar Kochva in the first century AD. The ring is size
Category

2010s Israeli Dome Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

22K gold Ring centering a fine Ancient Roman Coin, Fairchild & Co.
Located in Aspen, CO
in a 22K hand hammered, hand crafted large and stately gold ring by Fairchild & Co. The authentic
Category

Late 20th Century North American Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold

Dubini Ancient Roman Imperial Silver Coin 18 Karat Gold Aventurine Ring
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
This DUBINI coin ring from the 'Empires' collection features a one-of-a-kind authentic roman silver
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aventurine, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold

Vintage 22K Yellow Gold Alexander III the Great Antique Roman Coin Ring
Located in Miami, FL
below throne. Details: Item Type: Roman Coin Ring Metal: 22K Yellow Gold Size: 9.75 Weight: 20.3 Grams
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Hellenistic Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sacchi Ancient Roman Coin Crossed Rope Ring 18 Karat Satin Yellow Gold
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
Ancient Roman Coin Crossed Rope Ring in Satin Yellow Gold, from Sacchi’s "Rome" Collection, hand
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dubini Ancient Roman Imperial Silver Coin 18 Karat Gold Apple Jade Ring
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
This DUBINI coin ring from the 'Empires' collection features a one-of-a-kind authentic roman silver
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Jade, Gold, Silver, 18k Gold

Dubini Ancient Roman Imperial Bronze Coin 18K Yellow Gold White Agate Ring
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
This DUBINI coin ring from the 'Empires' collection features a one-of-a-kind authentic Roman
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze

Antique 18kt Gold Signet Ring Featuring a Roman Coin of Emperor Antoninus Pius
Located in Braintree, GB
A distinguished 18kt yellow gold signet ring featuring an authentic Ancient Roman silver denarius
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

14K Gold Ancient Coin Ring with Coin of King Agrippa I
Located in Venice, CA
This 14k gold ring features an ancient coin that was minted in Jerusalem in 42 A.D. The coin was
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Israeli Classical Roman Fashion Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze

Yellow Gold 364-378AD Ancient Imperial Roman Valens Coin Ring - 14k AE3 Custom
Located in Greensboro, NC
custom 14k gold ring showcases an ancient bronze coin.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze

Ancient Coin Ring Roman Silver Denarius of Emperor Caracalla 210 AD - 213 AD
Located in Firenze, IT
and in legal rights, but the most noteworthy change was the bestowal of Roman citizenship upon all
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

18 Karat Gold Ring with Ancient Silver Roman Coin with Diamonds and Emeralds
Located in Chicago, IL
18K yellow gold ring with ancient silver Roman coin and 12 round diamonds weighing .22cts and 4
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Ancient Roman, 81 B.C, Coin 22K gold Ring centering the Authentic Fine Denarius
Located in Aspen, CO
crafted large and stately gold ring by Fairchild & Co. The authentic Roman Denarius, approximately 17 mm
Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

22k Gold

Dubini Emperor Flip Ancient Bronze Coin 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
This DUBINI coin ring from the 'Empires' collection features an authentic Roman bronze coin set in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Bronze

Dubini Alexander the Great Silver Coin 18K Yellow Gold Signet Ring
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
This DUBINI coin ring from the 'Empires' collection features an Alexander the Great silver coin set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Silver

Dubini Europa & the Bull Ancient Silver Coin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
This DUBINI coin ring from the 'Empires' collection features an authentic silver coin dating 45 B.C
Category

2010s Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold, Silver

Dubini Alexander the Great Silver Coin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
This DUBINI coin ring from the 'Empires' collection features a replica silver coin of Alexander the
Category

2010s Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Dubini Nymph Larissa Ancient Silver Coin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
This DUBINI coin ring from the 'Empires' collection features an authentic silver coin from Thessaly
Category

2010s Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Genuine Ancient Greek Coin 4th cent. BC 18 Kt Gold Ring depicting Medusa
Located in Roma, IT
This exquisite 18 kt gold ring features an authentic bronze Greek coin from 420-405 BC, adorned
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Cocktail Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Dubini Ancient Silver Chersonesos Lion Coin Signet Wood 18 Karat Gold Ring
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
coin minted circa 4th century B.C. set in 18K yellow gold with wooden inlay. Ring Size: 49-56mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 18k Gold

Dubini Chersonesos Lion Ancient Authentic Silver Coin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
This DUBINI coin ring from the 'Empires' collection features authentic Thracian silver coin minted
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Dubini Kings of Persis Ancient Silver Coins 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
This DUBINI coin ring from the 'Empires' collection features authentic Persepolis coins minted
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold

Dubini Ancient Alexander the Great Silver Coin Diamond Signet Yellow Gold Ring
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
This DUBINI coin ring from the 'Empires' collection features an authentic Macedon silver coin set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Ring in 22 Kt Yellow Gold and Oxidized Silver Ancient Coin with Goddess Dimitra
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Handcrafted Ring, in gold 22, Kt and Oxidized Silver Ancient (replica) coin represent Goddess
Category

2010s Greek Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold, 22k Gold, Silver

Dubini Spiga di Grano Lucanian Ancient Silver Coin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
This DUBINI coin ring from the 'Empires' collection features a rare ancient silver coin from
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold

Dubini Kings of Persis Ancient Obol Silver Coin Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
This DUBINI coin ring from the 'Empires' collection features authentic Persepolis coins minted
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Greek Head, Alexander the Great, Miniature Coin 'Replica' Stacker Ring
Located in Bozeman, MT
Greek Head, Alexander the Great, Miniature Coin 'Replica' Stacker Ring, 24K Gold and Silver
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Roman Solitaire Rings

Materials

Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Dubini Emperor Flip Ancient Bronze Coin 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
This DUBINI coin ring from the 'Empires' collection features an authentic Roman bronze coin set in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, Bronze

Rare 18K Gold Vintage Ring with Antique Roman Coin
Located in Geneva, CH
Elevate your collection with this distinguished vintage signet ring, featuring a genuine Roman coin
Category

Vintage 1970s Signet Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

1884 Collection Ancient Roman Coin Opal Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold ring with eight blue opals and original "Constantino II, Period 337-340 A.D
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, 18k Gold

1884 Collection Ancient Roman Coin Gold Diamond and Blue Titanium Ring
Located in New York, NY
18k white gold, diamond and blue titanium ring with original "Constantino I, Period 306-337 A.D
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Titanium

1884 Collection Ancient Roman Coin Rose Gold Diamond and Purple Titanium Ring
Located in New York, NY
18k rose gold, diamond and purple titanium ring with original "Caracalla, Period 201-210 A.D
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Titanium

Rare 21K Gold Antique Ring with Alexander the Great Roman Coin - Unique Historic
Located in Geneva, CH
Roman coin bearing the likeness of Alexander the Great. This timeless piece, set in lustrous 21K gold
Category

Vintage 1960s Signet Rings

Materials

Gold

Antique Roman Coin Fine Silver Handmade Signet Ring Personalized Designer
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
Roman Coin Ring. In this custom designed fine silver signet ring, a bronze Roman Coin is set in a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Silver, Bronze, 18k Gold

24K Gold Handcrafted Jewelry Ottoman Coin Tapered Classic Ring with Diamonds
By Serhat Design
Located in Istanbul, Fatih
24K Gold Handcrafted jewelry by Serhat Design. Ottoman Coin Tapered Classic Ring with Diamonds.
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Turkish Classical Roman More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 24k Gold

Bronze Roman Coin Heavy Gold Ring
By Lilly Fitzgerald
Located in Dallas, TX
One-of-a-Kind Ring handcrafted in 22k yellow gold with a bezel-set bronze Roman coin dating back to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

22k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Ancient Roman Coin Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A piece of ancient history! This modern made gold ring features an ancient coin from the Roman
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Gold and Silver Roman Settimio Severo Coin Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Roman Empire Emperor Septimius Severus Denario 193/211 DC With Septimius Severus on the obverse
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

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Roman Coin Gold Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact roman coin gold ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 14 vintage or 52 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect roman coin gold ring may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, are consistently popular carat weights. Creating a roman coin gold ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by DUBINI, Sacchi Gioielli and Steven Battelle are consistently popular. A roman coin gold ring can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 10 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also cabochon cut and rose cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a roman coin gold ring, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Roman Coin Gold Ring?

On average, a roman coin gold ring at 1stDibs sells for $2,920, while they’re typically $958 on the low end and $9,950 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.