Claddagh Rings
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
14k Gold
20th Century Engagement Rings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Fashion Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Engagement Rings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Artisan Fashion Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings
9k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Contemporary Signet Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18th Century Dutch Georgian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 10k Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Vintage 1910s American Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
People Also Browsed
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Black Diamond, Bronze
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Tiger's Eye, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings
Agate, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s American Fashion Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern More Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Wedding Rings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s British Signet Rings
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Signet Rings
Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s More Jewelry
Recent Sales
Vintage 1950s British Romantic Band Rings
Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Renaissance Engagement Rings
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Australian Renaissance Engagement Rings
Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, 9k Gold
2010s Australian Renaissance Engagement Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Romantic Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Band Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Turkish Contemporary Band Rings
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Band Rings
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
20th Century More Rings
Yellow Gold
20th Century More Rings
Yellow Gold
20th Century More Rings
Yellow Gold
20th Century Fashion Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian More Rings
15k Gold
20th Century More Rings
Yellow Gold
20th Century More Rings
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Irish Artist Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Engagement Rings
14k Gold
20th Century Band Rings
Emerald, Yellow Gold
20th Century Band Rings
Yellow Gold
20th Century Fashion Rings
Emerald, Yellow Gold
20th Century Fashion Rings
Emerald, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Engagement Rings
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Romantic Signet Rings
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Irish Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Irish Contemporary Wedding Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Fashion Rings
14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century More Rings
Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Fashion Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century More Rings
Yellow Gold
20th Century More Rings
Yellow Gold
20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 1940s Irish Modern More Rings
Diamond, Gold
20th Century Irish Fashion Rings
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s British Modern More Rings
Ruby, 9k Gold
Late 20th Century Band Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Romantic More Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century British Victorian Band Rings
9k Gold
Early 20th Century Engagement Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Australian Renaissance Engagement Rings
Rose Gold, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Claddagh Rings 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Traditionally, a Claddagh ring is worn on the ring finger of the left hand. An engaged person usually positions the ring with the heart pointing outward, while a married person flips it around, showing it off with the heart pointing inward. Find a selection of Claddagh rings on 1stDibs.
- What claddagh rings meaning?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In Ireland, claddagh rings represent love, loyalty and friendship by showing two hands clutching a crowned heart. The name comes from the fishing village of Claddagh along Galway Bay where historians believe the jewelry originated. Find a selection of claddagh rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The claddagh ring is a traditional Irish ring originating from the village of Galway. It is a ring that is cut to form two clasped hands, heart and crown — representing friendship, love and loyalty respectively. Find a collection of claddagh rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Claddagh ring has been around for centuries with a long and rich history of friendship, loyalty and love. The classic design features two hands supporting a heart topped with a crown that signifies strong friendships. You’ll find a variety of Claddagh rings on 1stDibs.
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