Chevaliere Ring
Mid-20th Century Signet Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Classical Roman Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical More Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical More Rings
Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Silver, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical More Rings
Diamond, Carnelian, 18k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Classical Roman Signet Rings
Garnet, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical More Rings
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco More Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century French Modern Signet Rings
Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Signet Rings
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Signet Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Signet Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s European Retro Fashion Rings
Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Signet Rings
Hematite, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Georgian Signet Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Classical Roman Signet Rings
Agate, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Georgian Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Late Victorian Signet Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s French Napoleon III Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1850s Finnish Victorian Signet Rings
18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Retro Dome Rings
Star Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Unknown Classical Roman Solitaire Rings
Garnet, 18k Gold
1990s Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Classical Roman Wedding Rings
Jasper, 18k Gold
2010s American Classical Greek Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Classical Greek Signet Rings
18k Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Signet Rings
Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Signet Rings
Jasper, 22k Gold
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Vintage 1940s American Cocktail Rings
Vintage 1940s French More Rings
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Band Rings
Lapis Lazuli
Vintage 1940s French Dome Rings
18k Gold
Vintage 1930s French Dome Rings
Rock Crystal
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1970s French Modernist More Rings
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical More Rings
Agate, Diamond, White Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical More Rings
Onyx, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical More Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 2000s Fashion Rings
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Neoclassical More Rings
Rock Crystal, White Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Signet Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century More Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Signet Rings
Crystal, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s French Modern Signet Rings
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Signet Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Unknown Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s French Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Polish Late Victorian Signet Rings
18k Gold
Antique 1890s French Napoleon III Signet Rings
Agate, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Signet Rings
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s French Retro More Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1970s American More Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Retro Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s French Retro Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Signet Rings
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Signet Rings
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Signet Rings
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Artisan Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 24k Gold
French More Rings
French Cluster Rings
French More Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1960s French Fashion Rings
Diamond
French Fashion Rings
Diamond, Platinum
French Cluster Rings
Diamond
Vintage 1980s French Band Rings
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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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