Scissor Cut Diamond Ring
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Beryl, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Engagement Rings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s North American Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Palladium, Ye...
Antique Early 1900s North American Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
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Antique 16th Century European Renaissance Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Silver
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Brooches
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Chalcedony, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s Unknown Dangle Earrings
Coral
Vintage 1960s Pendant Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Vermeil, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Silver
Vintage 1960s Lebanese Brooches
Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Vintage 1960s American Clip-on Earrings
Base Metal
Vintage 1980s French Wrist Watches
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Beryl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Evening Bags and Minaudières
Antique Late 19th Century Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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2010s British Modern Three-Stone Rings
Tourmaline, Platinum
Early 2000s Thai Artisan Cocktail Rings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Bridal Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Rings
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Fashion Rings
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
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Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Fashion Rings
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Retro Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
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Vintage 1960s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco More Rings
Platinum
Vintage 1950s Unknown Band Rings
Platinum, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum, 18k Gold
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
American Cocktail Rings
20th Century Edwardian Engagement Rings
Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings
Vintage 1960s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Rubelite, Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century British Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings
Vintage 1930s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A princess cut diamond ring is a genre of the diamond cuts often used in engagement rings. Possessing the technical name square modified brilliant, these rings are peculiarly crafted into a square or a rectangle shape, giving it an exquisite look of an inverted pyramid with four beveled sides. Shop a range of antique and vintage princess cut diamond rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023There is no single most elegant cut of a diamond for a ring. Each cut has its own characteristics that can exude elegance, so you're free to choose the cut that appeals most to you. If you want your ring to sparkle, consider brilliant cuts like the round, princess, marquise, oval and pear. To put the spotlight on color and clarity, opt for stepped cuts like the emerald, Carr� and Asscher. Explore a wide range of diamond rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023There is no single best diamond cut for a ring. Any type of cut can be visually appealing, so which one you choose is a matter of personal preference. Round-cut rings are popular choices because they showcase the sparkle of diamonds and have a timeless shape. Other cuts that maximize sparkle include the princess, oval, pear and marquise cuts. Some things to look out for when shopping for gemstones are extinctions, which are dark spots on the stone, and windows, which are see-through areas created during the cutting process. These spots reduce the brilliance of a gemstone. Find a large selection of diamond rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A brilliant-cut diamond ring is cut in such a way that it has numerous facets. Due to its facets, it reflects the maximum light. Shop for antique and vintage brilliant-cut diamond jewelry today on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An Asscher cut diamond ring is one that has a central stone with a square shape and a stepped cut. Its high crown and deep pavilion give the diamond a brilliant sparkling appearance. Shop a variety of Asscher cut diamond gemstone rings on 1stDibs.
- What is a rose cut diamond ring?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021Rose-cut diamonds are uncommon in modern jewelry and are often associated with antique styles like Victorian or Georgian. The rose cut is circular like its namesake flower, with a flat top and a domed crown with either 12 or 24 facets. This cut dates back to the 16th century. Find a collection of antique and vintage rose-cut diamond rings on 1stDibs today.
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