French Bombe Ring
Late 20th Century American Modern Dome Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Quartz, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Dome Rings
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s French Dome Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
Vintage 1980s Dome Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s French Dome Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Rhodium, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s French Modern Dome Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Modern Dome Rings
Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modern Dome Rings
Diamond, Ruby
Late 20th Century French Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century French Dome Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Modern Dome Rings
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Dome Rings
Diamond
Mid-20th Century French Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Dome Rings
Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s French Dome Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1960s French Modern Dome Rings
Rock Crystal, Diamond, Crystal, Platinum, 18k Gold, Gold
Early 2000s French Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Dome Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s French Post-War Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century French Modern Dome Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Dome Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century French Fashion Rings
Coral, Diamond, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s French Dome Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1990s French Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century French Dome Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s French Dome Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century French Dome Rings
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Art Deco Dome Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modern Bridal Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modern Dome Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Modern Dome Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Dome Rings
Diamond, Peridot, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Retro Dome Rings
Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1960s French Modern Dome Rings
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Paraiba, Tourmaline, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Dome Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Dome Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Modernist Dome Rings
Quartz, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1990s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Post-War Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dome Rings
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century French Retro Cocktail Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1970s French Contemporary Dome Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s French Cluster Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s French Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
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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 French bombe?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A French bombe is a type of chest with curved details. Bombe chests bulge outward and on the sides with strong curves. These styles of chests were popular during the 17th century and continue to be coveted antique styles. Shop a selection of antique French bombe chests on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023Yes, the French wear engagement rings. The tradition dates back to the 17th century, when men presented women with fede rings. These early engagement rings usually depicted a pair of clasped hands on their own or holding a heart, or two joined hearts positioned below a crown. Explore a wide range of engagement rings on 1stDibs.
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