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2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Dome Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Gold
Early 2000s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Belgian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Tourmaline, Brown Diamond, Diamond, Amethyst, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Belgian Artist Solitaire Rings
Pink Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Contemporary Engagement Rings
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2010s American Cocktail Rings
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2010s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Emerald, Platinum
2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings
Garnet, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings
Tsavorite, Sapphire, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s Belgian Art Nouveau Fashion Rings
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings
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Late 20th Century French Modern Engagement Rings
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2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings
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2010s Belgian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
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2010s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings
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2010s Belgian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Diamond, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
2010s Belgian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s Belgian Contemporary Cluster Rings
White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Diamond, Blue Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Belgian Contemporary Fashion Rings
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2010s Belgian Contemporary Fashion Rings
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2010s Belgian Contemporary Fashion Rings
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2010s Belgian Contemporary Fashion Rings
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2010s Belgian Contemporary Fashion Rings
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2010s Belgian Contemporary Cluster Rings
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2010s Belgian Contemporary Fashion Rings
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2010s Belgian Contemporary Fashion Rings
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings
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2010s Belgian Contemporary Fashion Rings
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2010s Belgian Contemporary Fashion Rings
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2010s Belgian Contemporary Fashion Rings
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Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Belgian Contemporary Fashion Rings
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2010s Belgian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s Belgian Fashion Rings
Blue Diamond, Pink Diamond, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s French Modern Fashion Rings
White Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s French Modern Wedding Rings
White Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Belgian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Belgian Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Belgian Contemporary Fashion Rings
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2010s American More Rings
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2010s Belgian Contemporary Fashion Rings
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2010s Belgian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
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2010s Belgian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blue Diamond, Moonstone, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
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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.