Chimera Ring
Vintage 1980s Greek Classical Greek Cocktail Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s French Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Silver
20th Century Greek More Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
20th Century Greek More Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Vintage 1980s Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern More Rings
Emerald, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Wedding Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Classical Greek Fashion Rings
Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold, Silver, Mixed Metal
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Brooches
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modern More Objets d'Art and Vertu
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modern More Objets d'Art and Vertu
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Vintage 1980s French Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Greek Clip-on Earrings
22k Gold
Vintage 1970s Greek Rope Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Art Nouveau Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Gold
20th Century Greek Fashion Rings
Ruby, Gold
2010s American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Bangles
Emerald, 18k Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Bangles
White Diamond, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterlin...
20th Century French Modern Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Onyx, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Cluster Rings
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
2010s Israeli Art Nouveau Fashion Rings
Crystal
20th Century Greek More Rings
Yellow Gold
20th Century Greek Greek Revival Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Cuff Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Greek Revival More Rings
22k Gold
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20th Century Greek Artisan Band Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Signet Rings
14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Greek Classical Greek Cocktail Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Greek More Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold
20th Century Greek Band Rings
Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s British Artist Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s American Aesthetic Movement Signet Rings
14k Gold
Vintage 1970s Greek Hellenistic Band Rings
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Greek Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Greek Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Greek Revival Signet Rings
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1990s Greek Classical Greek Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Fashion Rings
Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Greek Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Greek More Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century Greek More Rings
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century French More Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 1...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian More Rings
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold
20th Century Greek More Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
20th Century Greek More Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Greek More Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century Greek More Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Greek More Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century Greek More Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Greek Hellenistic Fashion Rings
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
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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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