French Retro Ring
Vintage 1940s French Retro Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s French Retro Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s French Retro Retro Bracelets
Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Retro Retro Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Retro Retro Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1960s French Retro Retro Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Retro Retro Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1950s French Retro Retro Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s French Retro Retro Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Retro Retro Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Retro Retro Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1960s French Retro Retro Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s French Retro Retro Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s French Retro Retro Bracelets
18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s French Retro Retro Bracelets
18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Retro Retro Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1960s French Retro Retro Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s French Retro Retro Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s French Retro Retro Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s French Retro Retro Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1950s French Retro Retro Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Retro Retro Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s French Retro Retro Bracelets
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Citrine, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1960s French Retro Bracelets
18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s French Retro Retro Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s French Retro Retro Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Retro Retro Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s French Retro Retro Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Retro Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Retro Bracelets
18k Gold
Vintage 1910s Art Deco Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s French Retro More Rings
20th Century French Retro Cocktail Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century French Retro Fashion Rings
18k Gold
Vintage 1940s French Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century French Retro Cocktail Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s French Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Mixed Metal
20th Century French Retro Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s French Retro Band Rings
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century French Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Cluster Rings
Vintage 1940s French Signet Rings
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings
Spinel, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Retro Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1960s French Retro Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s French Retro Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1950s French Retro More Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1960s French Retro Dome Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1950s French Retro Solitaire Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1970s French Retro Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1960s French Retro Dome Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1940s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s French Retro Fashion Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s French Dome Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
20th Century French Retro Cluster Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1970s French Retro Engagement Rings
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s French Retro Fashion Rings
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Retro Dome Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1950s French Retro Solitaire Rings
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
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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.
- 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.