Foiled Back Emerald Ring
Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Georgian Signet Rings
Emerald, Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century French Georgian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Early Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Georgian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Early 19th Century European Empire Cluster Rings
Emerald, Diamond, Enamel, Silver, 18k Gold
Antique 1780s European Romantic Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Early 19th Century French Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
2010s American Engagement Rings
Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 1830s Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century German Modernist Cocktail Rings
Crystal, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century British Georgian Three-Stone Rings
Garnet, Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Baroque Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
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Vintage 1960s French Artist Pendant Necklaces
Mixed Metal
Early 20th Century American Georgian Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces
Antique Early 1900s European Late Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Turkish Retro Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Engagement Rings
Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Signet Rings
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Signet Rings
Opal, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary British Edwardian Engagement Rings
Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century European Medieval Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Classical Greek Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Signet Rings
Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Swedish Retro Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1820s English George IV Bridal Rings
Emerald, Oriental Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver
Antique 1830s British Georgian Cluster Rings
Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1800s French Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Topaz, Gold, Silver
Antique 1840s British Victorian Cluster Rings
Emerald, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century English Revival Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Georgian Signet Rings
Emerald, Gold
Antique 1810s British George III Cluster Rings
Emerald, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1720s British George I More Rings
Crystal, 15k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Late Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Artisan Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Enamel
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Artisan Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold, Enamel
Antique 1830s British Georgian More Rings
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian More Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver
Antique 1830s British Georgian Band Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 22k Gold
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Cluster Rings
Emerald, Ruby, 22k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 15k Gold
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 15k Gold, Silver
Antique Early 19th Century British Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 18th Century Unknown Early Victorian Link Bracelets
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Turquoise, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Beryl, Emer...
Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Georgian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Cluster Rings
White Diamond, Emerald, 15k Gold, Silver
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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.
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