Cushion Ballerina Ring
Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Brown Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Retro Cluster Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Rhodolite, Garnet, Diamond, Platinum
20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1990s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Tourmaline
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2010s Indian Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Rubelite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Vintage 1970s French Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Choker Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Unknown Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Spinel, Multi-gemstone, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Signet Rings
Ruby, Star Ruby, 22k Gold
2010s American Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
1990s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
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2010s American Cocktail Rings
Garnet, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Italian More Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Morganite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Vintage 1960s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Topaz, White Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Cocktail Rings
Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Cluster Rings
Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Late 20th Century Retro Cluster Rings
Diamond, Tanzanite, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Fashion Rings
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Late 20th Century Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Late 20th Century Retro Engagement Rings
Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Burmese Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century French Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Late 20th Century Unknown Romantic More Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Early 2000s Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Rubelite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Mid-20th Century American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Cluster Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cushion Ballerina 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 a ballerina ring?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A ballerina ring is a ring that features a cluster design, often with an array of gems flaring out from the center in a radiant pattern, reminiscent of a ballerina’s tutu. Browse a collection of beautiful ballerina rings from top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A ballerina ring is thought to look like a ballerina's tutu when a dancer spins. It consists of a round or oval brilliant-cut central stone positioned inside a halo of baguettes. You can find a selection of ballerina rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021The cushion cut is often referred to as a pillow cut due to its square or rectangular shape with rounded edges. This stone cut comprises 58 facets, like brilliant stones. The cushion cut has been popular since the 18th century. Shop a collection of vintage and modern engagement rings set with cushion-cut diamonds from some of the world’s top jewelers on 1stDibs.
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