French Pinky Ring
20th Century French Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century French Solitaire Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Canadian Modern Cocktail Rings
Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century French Fashion Rings
Diamond, Peridot, Platinum
Vintage 1940s French Retro Band Rings
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modern Band Rings
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1980s French Modernist Dome Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1970s French Modernist More Rings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Band Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Signet Rings
Diamond, Rhodium, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Silver
20th Century Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Dome Rings
White Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1980s Band Rings
Peridot, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Band Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Band Rings
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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2010s Australian Artist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 22k Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings
Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s American Band Rings
Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Artist Engagement Rings
Aquamarine, 14k Gold
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Steel, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings
Garnet, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings
Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
20th Century Italian Modern Dome Rings
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, 14k Gold
Antique 1850s Finnish Victorian Signet Rings
18k Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Sterling Silver, Silver, Rose Gold, Gold Plate
Vintage 1960s French Modernist Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
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Mid-20th Century French Signet Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s French Contemporary Band Rings
18k Gold
Vintage 1940s American Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Modernist Cocktail Rings
Brass
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Turquoise, Jade, Spinel, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s French Retro Cocktail Rings
Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1980s French Dome Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Fashion Rings
Turquoise, 10k Gold
2010s Contemporary Cluster Rings
Citrine, Diamond, 22k Gold, Gold
2010s Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, Moonstone, 22k Gold
2010s Canadian Modern Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s French Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s French Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century French Fashion Rings
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s French Cocktail Rings
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Band Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s French Fashion Rings
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Fashion Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Modernist Cluster Rings
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil
Vintage 1970s French Cocktail Rings
Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century European Napoleon III Signet Rings
Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s French Modern Band Rings
Gold
Vintage 1980s French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Modern Band Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s French Retro Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s French Cuff Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Citrine, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Signet Rings
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Signet Rings
18k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century French Modern Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Silver
2010s French Band Rings
Onyx, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
1990s French Modern Fashion Rings
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Band Rings
Agate, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century French Georgian Link Necklaces
14k Gold
French Band Rings
21st Century and Contemporary French Band Rings
Platinum
Vintage 1970s French Cluster Rings
Topaz, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s French Retro Signet Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.
- What does a pinky ring mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Historically, a pinky ring symbolized a disinterest in getting married. During the Victorian era, both single men and women who were uninterested in marriage would wear a pinky ring on their left hand. Today, a pinky ring is more of a fashion statement rather than a symbol of the single life.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024What wearing a pinky ring means varies and is a matter of personal opinion. Some people associate pinky ringers with personal or professional achievement or with wealth and power. In Victorian England, men who were single and had no wish to be married sometimes sported pinky rings as a sign that they weren't looking for romance. During the 20th century, some LGBTQ people wore pinky rings to signify their sexuality. However, this became less common as LGBTQ rights advanced, making it less necessary to conceal one's identity. Keep in mind that pinky rings don't always have a deeper meaning. Some people simply wear them because they like how they look. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of pinky rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023Yes, the French wear engagement rings. The tradition dates back to the 17th century, when men presented women with fede rings. These early engagement rings usually depicted a pair of clasped hands on their own or holding a heart, or two joined hearts positioned below a crown. Explore a wide range of engagement rings on 1stDibs.
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