Chimento Ring
2010s Italian Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Gold
Early 2000s Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings
Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Fashion Rings
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s European Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Gold
2010s European Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Link Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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2010s Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Fashion Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s British Band Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Art Nouveau Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
20th Century Italian Fashion Rings
Agate, Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Bracelets
Jasper
Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s French Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Antique 1890s French Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Rings
Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Charm Bracelets
White Gold
Vintage 1910s German Jugendstil Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 10k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s French Drop Necklaces
Base Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Beaded Bracelets
Recent Sales
2010s Italian Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Cocktail Rings
Topaz, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Dome Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Rings
White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian More Rings
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian More Rings
Tourmaline, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian More Rings
Amethyst, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Band Rings
Topaz, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Contemporary Rope Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Italian Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Quartz, South Sea Pearl, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Yellow Gold
2010s More Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian More Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Italian More Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Italian More Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Italian More Rings
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian More Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Cocktail Rings
Chalcedony, Diamond, 18k Gold
Chimento 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.