Mid Century Blue Topaz Ring
Vintage 1960s Engagement Rings
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings
Blue Topaz, Topaz, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century French Contemporary Cluster Rings
Blue Topaz, Topaz, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century German Retro Cocktail Rings
Blue Topaz, Topaz, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Topaz, Blue Topaz, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century American Retro Cocktail Rings
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Wedding Rings
White Diamond, Topaz, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Topaz, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
South Sea Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Black Pearl, Pearl, Rose Gold, 14k Gold...
Mid-20th Century Dutch Solitaire Rings
Blue Topaz, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Blue Topaz, Topaz, Peridot, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Peridot, Multi-gemstone, White Diamond, Diamond, Citr...
Antique Mid-19th Century European Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, Quartz, Peridot, White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold...
20th Century Baltic Art Deco Collectible Jewelry
Gold
Mid-20th Century Modern Clip-on Earrings
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Vintage 1960s Fashion Rings
18k Gold
2010s Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1980s French Brooches
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1950s British Brooches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1960s American Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century American Contemporary More Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Solitaire Rings
Pink Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Wrist Watches
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Pink Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
1990s American Retro Brooches
Crystal, Gold Plate, Enamel
2010s Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century French Contemporary Engagement Rings
Yellow Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Modernist Cocktail Rings
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Topaz, Platinum
Mid-20th Century French Modern Cocktail Rings
Mid-20th Century Swiss Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s Engagement Rings
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14...
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Cultured Pearl, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Engagement Rings
Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Aquamarine, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings
Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Whi...
Mid-20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Diamond, White Di...
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k ...
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Topaz, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Iolite, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings
Amethyst, Garnet, Iolite, Topaz, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k G...
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Modern Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k G...
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Glass
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Morganite, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s English Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Topaz, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, White Gold
Early 20th Century British Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century British Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Topaz, Platinum
Mid-20th Century British Engagement Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold
Mid-20th Century British Engagement Rings
Sapphire, Diamond
Mid-20th Century British Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold
Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 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.
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