Acrostic Ring
Antique 18th Century Cluster Rings
Ruby, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Fashion Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Chain Necklaces
Rainbow Moonstone, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Aquamarine, Multi-gemstone, 1...
21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Chain Bracelets
Kyanite, Yellow Sapphire, Lapis Lazuli, Labradorite, Chrysophrase, Multi...
2010s British Georgian Band Rings
Multi-gemstone, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Band Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Chain Necklaces
Indicolite, Ruby, Labradorite, Jade, Garnet, Diamond, Aquamarine, Multi-...
2010s American Artist Fashion Rings
Sterling Silver
2010s American Artist Cocktail Rings
22k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
2010s American Artisan Cocktail Rings
Yellow Diamond, 22k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Charm Bracelets
Beryl, Silver
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Romantic Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Bangles
18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Antique Early 17th Century English Renaissance Solitaire Rings
Garnet, 22k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Indonesian Dangle Earrings
Turquoise, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Malachite, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1810s French George III Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Amethyst, Malachite, Rock Crystal, Topaz, 18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, White Diamond, Rainbow Moonstone, Moonstone, Multi-gemstone, Go...
Early 20th Century French Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
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Antique 1820s British Georgian More Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, 14k Gold
2010s American Band Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Engagement Rings
Ruby, Opal, Emerald, Diamond, Amethyst, 15k Gold, Gold
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Band Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Iolite, Ruby, Topaz, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Ro...
Antique 1880s British Georgian Cluster Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Band Rings
Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Band Rings
18k Gold
Vintage 1970s British Modern Band Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 9k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Band Rings
Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Engagement Rings
Ruby, Opal, Emerald, Diamond, Amethyst, 15k Gold, Gold
Antique 1870s Victorian Band Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1830s British Victorian More Rings
Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Amethyst, Diamond, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century English Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, 9k Gold
Antique 1880s French Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 1830s British Georgian Band Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 1860s British Victorian Cluster Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, 15k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian More Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 1870s English Victorian Cluster Rings
Amethyst, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Cluster Rings
Natural Pearl, Ruby, Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, 15k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Cluster Rings
Amethyst, White Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Cluster Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, 15k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian More Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Amethyst, 15k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Cluster Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, 15k Gold
Antique 1820s English Early Victorian Cluster Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, 15k Gold
Acrostic Ring For Sale on 1stDibs
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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.
- What is acrostic jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Acrostic jewelry spells a word by using the first letter of the gemstones used in the piece. For example, a piece of jewelry could say the word ‘regard’ by using a ruby, emerald, garnet, amethyst, another ruby, and lastly a diamond. Shop a collection of acrostic jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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