Rings Handmade By The Lakota People
2010s British Artisan Wedding Rings
18k Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Coral, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Mexican Sunglasses
20th Century Greek Classical Greek Cocktail Rings
Lapis Lazuli, Bronze, Gilt Metal, Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century American Contemporary Band Rings
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Native American Cuff Bracelets
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Egyptian Revival Fashion Rings
Sterling Silver
1990s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Egyptian Revival Fashion Rings
Vermeil
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Opal, Fire Opal, 22k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Native American Dangle Earrings
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s Tanzanian Modern Solitaire Rings
Spinel, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Modern Wedding Rings
Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Quartz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Signet Rings
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Wedding Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Finding the Right wedding-rings for You
Find memorable jewelry to mark your special day — a collection of antique and vintage wedding rings is waiting for you on 1stDibs.
Wedding rings have symbolized love and devotion for centuries. The pharaohs of Ancient Egypt believed that wedding rings were symbols of eternity. The “ouroboros” rings of the era, which depicted a serpent swallowing its own tail, represented renewal and eternal life — a motif at the center of the Serpenti collection from Italian fine jewelry house Bulgari. Preferred materials in the production of wedding bands have changed over time; metals such as iron in early Rome replaced the wedding rings of bone and ivory that came before them. But the circle has always symbolized an unending pledge of love to one’s partner.
In the case of Cartier’s Trinity wedding ring, the “trinity knot” depicts unity and eternity. The legendary French brand’s minimalist Love wedding band is inseparable from immutable love, in that it joined the iconic Love bracelet, which initially could only be unlocked with its accompanying gold-vermeil screwdriver. Wedding rings designed by Tiffany & Co., one of the most prominent purveyors of luxury goods in the United States, have also long been popular for the newly betrothed.
Although wedding bands were traditionally given to women, the practice of men donning wedding rings became popular during the mid-20th century, as devoted husbands wanted to wear a symbol of their love when they shipped off to war. Wedding rings are often worn by both partners today, and men’s engagement rings are becoming more fashionable too (see our engagement ring buying guide).
On 1stDibs, shop diamond eternity bands, gold wedding rings, diamond wedding rings and other antique and vintage rings from the world’s best jewelry dealers.