Modernist Ring
Vintage 1960s Unknown Modernist Cocktail Rings
Jade, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s British Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Quartz, 15k Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century More Rings
Tourmaline
Vintage 1960s Swedish Modern Fashion Rings
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s Swedish Modern Fashion Rings
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Finnish Modern Solitaire Rings
Silver
Vintage 1980s Dome Rings
Amber, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Swedish Modern Solitaire Rings
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s Swedish Modern Solitaire Rings
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s American Cocktail Rings
Coral, Pearl, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern More Rings
14k Gold
Vintage 1960s Swedish Modernist More Rings
Rock Crystal, Silver
Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Fashion Rings
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
20th Century Engagement Rings
Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Fashion Rings
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Fashion Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Finnish Modernist Cocktail Rings
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Finnish Modernist Cocktail Rings
Agate, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century American Modernist Signet Rings
Opal, Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s American Dome Rings
Gold Plate
Vintage 1970s Finnish Modernist Cocktail Rings
Pyrite, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s Unknown Modernist Dome Rings
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s German Modernist Cocktail Rings
Onyx, Diamond, Carnelian, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century Modernist Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Modernist Cocktail Rings
Quartz, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Unknown Solitaire Rings
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Dome Rings
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Israeli Modernist Cocktail Rings
Garnet, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Greek Modernist Fashion Rings
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s American Modernist Fashion Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s French Modernist Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings
Onyx, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century Swiss Modernist Cocktail Rings
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Sterling Silver
2010s Unknown Modernist Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Natural Pearl, Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Cocktail Rings
Bronze
Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Band Rings
Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Modernist Cocktail Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Onyx, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s French Modernist Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Coral, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cocktail Rings
Yellow Beryl, Beryl, Sterling Silver, Silver
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1960s European Fashion Rings
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Swazi Modernist Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Vintage 1970s German Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Garnet, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Dome Rings
Carnelian, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Solitaire Rings
Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Artist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Solitaire Rings
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Signet Rings
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s Danish Modernist More Rings
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Dome Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Pearl, Sterling 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.