Emerald Chaumet Ring
Vintage 1940s French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Bridal Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
20th Century French Renaissance Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Art Deco Figurines and Sculptures
Rock Crystal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Silver
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20th Century French Artist Link Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold
Antique 1890s European Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 18th Century Italian Victorian More Jewelry
18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1920s Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1810s English Georgian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique 1840s Italian Classical Roman More Jewelry
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1950s American More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Art Deco More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1950s British Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Peridot, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s French Cuff Bracelets
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20th Century Fashion Rings
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Modern Dome Rings
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Modern Clip-on Earrings
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century French Solitaire Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Fashion Rings
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern More Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century French Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Cocktail Rings
Coral, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s French Solitaire Rings
Emerald
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Emerald, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Dome Rings
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French More Rings
Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Modern Band Rings
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Modern Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s French Modernist Cocktail Rings
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1960s French Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French More Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold
French Solitaire Rings
20th Century French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
1990s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modern Cocktail Rings
Rubelite, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century French More Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s French Fashion Rings
Coral, Emerald, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold
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.