Georgian Agate Ring
Antique 1780s European Georgian Signet Rings
Agate, Garnet, Gold
Antique Early 19th Century European Georgian Signet Rings
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1780s English Georgian Fashion Rings
Agate, Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1830s Italian Georgian Signet Rings
Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1830s European Georgian Signet Rings
Agate, Rose Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Cluster Rings
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Signet Rings
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Signet Rings
Agate, Gold, 22k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Georgian Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold
Antique 1790s Italian Georgian Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century American Georgian Beaded Bracelets
Agate, Moonstone, Turquoise, Gold Plate, Pinchbeck
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Agate, Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Late 18th Century British George III Fashion Rings
Agate, Rose Gold
Antique 1820s British George III Fashion Rings
Agate, 18k Gold
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Cluster Rings
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18th Century Unknown Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Rose Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Wedding Rings
Pearl, Garnet, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1890s British Victorian Signet Rings
Yellow Gold
Antique 16th Century British Renaissance More Rings
Rock Crystal, 22k Gold
Antique 1860s European Victorian Signet Rings
Crystal, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century American Georgian Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1820s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s English Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 18th Century European Georgian Bridal Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s British Victorian More Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Jasper, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Modern Signet Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1840s British Victorian Brooches
Garnet, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s British Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
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2010s Georgian Art Nouveau Fashion Rings
Agate, Blue Sapphire, Bronze
Antique 1820s British Georgian More Rings
Agate, 18k Gold
Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Fashion Rings
Agate, Gold
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Signet Rings
Agate, 15k Gold
Antique 1810s British Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Cocktail Rings
Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Silver
Early 20th Century British Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline
Early 20th Century British Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold
Early 20th Century British Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Cluster Rings
Diamond, Peridot, White Gold
Early 20th Century British Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Early 20th Century British Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Band Rings
Agate, Rose Gold
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Victorian Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1820s British Georgian Cluster Rings
Agate, Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Georgian Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Georgian Signet Rings
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Georgian More Rings
Agate, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Fashion Rings
Agate, Gold
Antique 1780s Italian Georgian Signet Rings
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Georgian Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Georgian Signet Rings
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 1810s Italian Georgian Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Georgian Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Georgian Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Georgian Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Georgian Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century American Georgian Cluster Rings
Agate, Diamond, Emerald, 15k Gold
Antique 1790s British Georgian Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Italian George III Fashion Rings
Agate, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Signet Rings
Carnelian, Silver
20th Century British Victorian Signet Rings
Carnelian, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Georgian More Rings
Agate, 18k Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Georgian Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1800s French Georgian Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century French Modern Beaded Necklaces
Agate
Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Brooches
Agate, Garnet, Silver
Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Agate, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1830s Georgian Fashion Rings
Agate, 14k Gold
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Cluster Rings
Agate, Amethyst, Gold
Antique 1810s British Georgian Signet Rings
Agate, Gold
Antique 1810s British Georgian Signet Rings
Agate, 9k Gold
20th Century British Retro Signet Rings
9k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Georgian Signet Rings
Agate, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1880s Victorian Signet Rings
Agate, 14k Gold
Antique 17th Century Italian Renaissance Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Agate, 9k Gold
Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Brooches
Jasper, Quartz, Opal, Onyx, Hematite, Agate, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Beaded Necklaces
Garnet, Turquoise, Gilt Metal, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Antique Early 1800s George III Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Solitaire Rings
Agate, 15k Gold
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Cluster Rings
Agate, Garnet, 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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