Keeper Ring
Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Fashion Rings
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Fashion Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Band Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century British Modern Band Rings
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s British George V Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century English Band Rings
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 19th Century Band Rings
Rose Gold
Vintage 1960s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Antique 1860s English George III Band Rings
Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
2010s British Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Yellow Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Tsavorite, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphir...
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Cocktail Rings
Opal, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s Engagement Rings
Alexandrite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century European Band Rings
Silver
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Band Rings
9k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s American Late Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Band Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold
2010s Australian Artist Engagement Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s British Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Fashion Rings
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Cluster Rings
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
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2010s Australian Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, 9k Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary More Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Victorian Dome Rings
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Unknown Artisan Fashion Rings
Coral, Silver, Brass, Copper
2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Pl...
2010s American Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century British Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century British Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Australian Victorian Signet Rings
Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century British Art Deco Signet Rings
Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Greek Art Deco Signet Rings
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Russian Art Deco Engagement Rings
Alexandrite, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Fashion Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s British George V Fashion Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British George V Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Band Rings
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s British George V Band Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s British George V Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century British Modern More Rings
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s British Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Late Victorian Band Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Band Rings
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian More Rings
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1890s British Victorian Band Rings
Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Retro Fashion Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s American Artisan Fashion Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 1790s Fashion Rings
Pearl, 15k Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s American Fashion Rings
White Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Modern Cluster Rings
Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Agate, Quartz, Other, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Bangles
Gold, 9k Gold
2010s French Contemporary Charm Bracelets
2010s Italian Contemporary More Bracelets
Early 20th Century French Necklace Enhancers
Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Rhodium
Antique 1890s British Victorian Fashion Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Fashion Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Victorian Band Rings
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Band Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Band Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Fashion Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s British Arts and Crafts Signet Rings
18k Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Band Rings
Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold
2010s Cocktail Rings
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s British Band Rings
Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1910s British George V Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue 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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