18th Century Emerald Ring
Antique 18th Century German Baroque Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Signet Rings
Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Georgian Signet Rings
Emerald, Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Thai More Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 22k Gold
Antique 18th Century Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 18th Century Cluster Rings
Amethyst, Emerald, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Georgian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 1780s Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 1...
Antique 19th Century Thai Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Band Rings
Emerald, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cluster Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Emerald, White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Solitaire Rings
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Blue Sapphire, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cluster Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-18th Century North American Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Tsavorite, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings
Quartz, Emerald, Chrysophrase, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1790s George III Bridal Rings
14k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cluster Rings
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Solitaire Rings
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Solitaire Rings
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cluster Rings
White Diamond, Emerald, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Band Rings
Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century European Empire Cluster Rings
Emerald, Diamond, Enamel, Silver, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wedding Rings
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1780s European Romantic Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Solitaire Rings
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 18th Century Cluster Rings
Ruby, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Artisan Band Rings
Jade
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Solitaire Rings
Tanzanite, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Band Rings
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Aquamarine, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique Early 18th Century Art Nouveau Fashion Rings
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Solitaire Rings
Tanzanite, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Antique Mid-18th Century Pakistani Arts and Crafts Cocktail Rings
Topaz, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Baroque Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Georgian Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1980s French Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Band Rings
Aquamarine, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1980s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Black Diamond, Pink Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Band Rings
Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Italian Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Belgian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Spinel, Ruby, Brown Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Mid-18th Century Spanish Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Tourmaline
Antique 1780s Spanish Baroque Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Figurative Sculptures
Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Anglo-Indian Loose Gemstones
Tourmaline
Antique 1850s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver
Antique 1860s Spanish Victorian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Silver
Antique Early 19th Century French Grand Tour Jewelry Boxes
Gold, Enamel
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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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