What does 18K on a ring mean?

The mark 18K on a ring stands for 18-karat gold. 18-karat signifies that the ring is 75% pure gold and 25% other metals, such as copper, zinc or nickel. The additional metals strengthen the ring, making it more durable. Shop a range of expertly vetted 18-karat jewelry on 1stDibs.

Antique 18k Pearl Ring

Edwardian Diamond Cocktail Ring

Old Mine Cut Diamond And Pearl Ring

Art Nouveau Pearl Rings

Edwardian Pearl Platinum

Georgian Pearl Jewelry

Pearl Cluster Ring Yellow Gold

💎 We cover all U.S. import taxes. No hidden fees. 💎 An antique ring in 18k gold, circa 1900s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.35 carats (G color, SI2 clarity). ...

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Early 1900s Victorian Antique 18k Pearl Ring

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

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Masriera 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Pearl Ring

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Antique Victorian Sapphire Pearl Wedding Band Ring 18 Carat, circa 1900

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

A fabulous Victorian Sapphire and Pearl is set in 18ct Yellow Gold, Circa 1900. The ring boasts a rich, blue Sapphire which is surrounded by lustrous Pearls which depicts a pretty f...

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Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique 18k Pearl Ring

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Australian South Sea Pearl Woven 18 Karat Gold Romantic Round Cocktail Ring

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$2,450

Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Turquoise Pearl Ring 14 Karat Gold Antique Engagement

Located in New York, NY

An stunning and oh so Romantic Antique Victorian Ring with a Rose Cut Diamond, a halo of Pearls and two Persian Turquoise gems. The combination of Diamond, Pearls and Turquoise in th...

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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique 18k Pearl Ring

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CHANEL Comète ring

$8,589

CHANEL Comète ring

By Chanel

Located in PARIS, FR

CHANEL Comète Géode ring in 18k yellow gold and diamonds. Retail price: €10,950. Condition: excellent. Size: 51.5 - 52. Diamond weight: 0.65 carats. Total weight: 6.98 grams. Signed ...

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2010s French Antique 18k Pearl Ring

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

56.83 Carats Genuine Ruby Tennis Necklace for Wedding in 18k Solid Yellow Gold

$33,864Sale Price / item|20% Off

W 0.24 in L 18 in

56.83 Carats Genuine Ruby Tennis Necklace for Wedding in 18k Solid Yellow Gold

By VR Jewels

Located in New York, NY

56.83 Carats Genuine Ruby Tennis Necklace for Wedding in 18K Gold studded with oval cut ruby of 56.863 carats. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look or dres...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Antique 18k Pearl Ring

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Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Convertible Tiara Necklace

$119,399

L 20 in

Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Convertible Tiara Necklace

Located in London, GB

A vintage sapphire and diamond convertible tiara necklace. An exceptional vintage sapphire and diamond convertible tiara and necklace set, in platinum, circa 1950. This beautifull...

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1960s French Retro Antique 18k Pearl Ring

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Crescent Moon Brooch with 4.5ct Old Cut Diamonds, circa 1900's

$9,162

Crescent Moon Brooch with 4.5ct Old Cut Diamonds, circa 1900's

Located in Firenze, IT

Period: XX century Dimensions: 2.90 x 2.80 cm Carats: 4,50 total cts Weight: 5,75 gr This brooch dating back to the beginning of the 20th century stands out for the presence of bril...

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1870s French Napoleon III Antique 18k Pearl Ring

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver, 18k Gold

Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Gold Ring

$3,450

Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Gold Ring

Located in Cairo, EG

Antique 14k gold old mine cut diamond ring in floral head designe with estimate diamond weight of 1.4 carats H colour vs clearity centered with large old mine cut diamond 0.42 ct pin...

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1910s Antique 18k Pearl Ring

1970s High Quality Vintage Black Leather and Brass italian Shoulder Bag

$400

H 9.06 in W 9.85 in D 1.97 in L 25.6 in

1970s High Quality Vintage Black Leather and Brass italian Shoulder Bag

Located in Aci Castello, IT

This rare 1970s Italian shoulder bag is a superb example of mid-century luxury, showcasing the sophisticated craftsmanship for which Italy is renowned. The exterior is crafted from p...

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1970s Italian Antique 18k Pearl Ring

Edwardian Pearl and Diamond Brooch/Pendant

$40,808

Edwardian Pearl and Diamond Brooch/Pendant

Located in London, GB

An Edwardian pearl and diamond brooch on offer at Bentley & Skinner, Jewellers by Royal Appointment to His Majesty King Charles III. The brooch with a diamond-set ribbon bow surmount...

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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique 18k Pearl Ring

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Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Ring, circa 1920s

$2,038

Antique Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Ring, circa 1920s

Located in OVIEDO, AS

Antique Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Ring, circa 1920s A rare and elegant Art Deco emerald and diamond ring dating from the 1920s, featuring a striking shield-shaped design with refi...

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1920s European Art Deco Antique 18k Pearl Ring

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Diamond & Platinum Cultured Pearl Lattice Necklace w/ Original Box

$72,000

L 14.63 in

Tiffany & Co. Diamond & Platinum Cultured Pearl Lattice Necklace w/ Original Box

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

This original Tiffany's necklace features a flexible, delicate lattice design, comprising of fifty-five cultured pearls, measuring approximately 4.35 to 3.50mm., each larger pearl su...

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Mid-20th Century Antique 18k Pearl Ring

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Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum

A late Victorian diamond-set tiara

$109,052

H 1.97 in W 5.12 in

A late Victorian diamond-set tiara

Located in London, GB

A late Victorian diamond-set tiara, the five openwork foliate garland design sections graduating in size from the centre, each featuring three old-European cut diamonds within a pear...

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1890s Unknown Late Victorian Antique 18k Pearl Ring

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver

Eska 1950s Gold-Plated Women's Wrist Watch, 17mm Square, France

$1,001Sale Price|20% Off

H 0.24 in W 0.67 in

Eska 1950s Gold-Plated Women's Wrist Watch, 17mm Square, France

By Eska 3

Located in Vannes, FR

Discover our Eska watch with its 20-micron gold-plated case. The yellow shell decoration on the lugs gives this model a feminine touch. With its 17 mm square design, this watch embod...

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1950s French Modern Antique 18k Pearl Ring

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Gold Plate

Antique Edwardian Old European Cut Diamond, Garnet 18K Yellow Gold Cluster Ring

$4,450

Antique Edwardian Old European Cut Diamond, Garnet 18K Yellow Gold Cluster Ring

Located in New York, NY

Fine antique Edwardian Old European cut diamond, garnet and 18K yellow gold classic cluster ring Early 20th Century Provenance: from the Greenwich, CT estate of a family whose lineag...

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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique 18k Pearl Ring

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Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum 1920s Original Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Ring

$2,263

Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum 1920s Original Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Ring

Located in Brighton, GB

Sapphire Deco Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped Circa 1920s This is a truly stunning original Art Deco ring, crafted from 18ct gold and platinum. The clover-shaped design is fab...

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique 18k Pearl Ring

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

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Antique 18k Pearl Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact antique 18k pearl ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 218 vintage or 9 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for an antique 18k pearl ring may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding an appealing antique 18k pearl ring — no matter the origin — is easy, but Natkina, Sarosi By Timeless Gems and Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Today, if you’re looking for an old european cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and rose cut alternatives. Most of our antique 18k pearl ring for sale are for women, but there are 45 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Antique 18k Pearl Ring?

Prices for an antique 18k pearl ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $300 and can go as high as $18,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $1,995.

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 Pearl in Jewelry Design

The pearl has been synonymous with ladylike elegance since the Tudor period — learn what to look for when shopping for vintage and antique pearl jewelry as well as how to tell the origin of a pearl with our handy primer.

Every woman at some point in her life desires a simple strand of pearls. They are elegant, timeless, versatile — just ask Coco Chanel or Jacqueline Kennedy — and valuable. In 1917, Pierre Cartier famously traded a double-strand of natural pearls for a Fifth Avenue mansion, the Cartier brand’s flagship store ever since. And if you were born in the beginning of summer, pearl is the June birthstone.

It is possible to tell where a pearl originated from its appearance. Akoyas are usually round and white — the classic pearl, if you will. South Sea pearls are normally larger and vary in color; orangey yellow ones are not uncommon. Tahitian pearls are mostly black but can also be gray or brown, and between the Akoya and the South Sea varieties in size. Freshwater pearls, or Orientals, run the gamut in terms of color and size, but in shape, they tend to resemble Rice Krispies. Another important distinction is a round pearl versus a baroque pearl. A round pearl is self-explanatory, but there are two types of baroque pearls: symmetrical and asymmetrical. In general, the symmetrical variation commands a higher valuation. Within a strand of pearls, uniformity is prized — the more the individual pearls resemble one another, the more valuable the strand.

According to the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), the earliest recorded mention of a pearl was in 2206 BC by a Chinese historian. Centuries later, Christopher Columbus made it a point to visit pearl fisheries during his 15th-century exploration of the Caribbean. Since the late-19th century, the Japanese have been at the forefront of cultivating pearls, when jeweler Kokichi Mikimoto successfully cultured the world’s first pearl in 1893.

On 1stDibs, find vintage and antique pearl necklaces, pearl earrings and other accessories.

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.

Questions About Antique 18k Pearl Ring

What does 18K on a ring mean?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The mark 18K on a ring stands for 18-karat gold. 18-karat signifies that the ring is 75% pure gold and 25% other metals, such as copper, zinc or nickel. The additional metals strengthen the ring, making it more durable. Shop a range of expertly vetted 18-karat jewelry on 1stDibs.