Gold Band Decorative Ring
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Band Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Band Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Band Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s British Band Rings
Gold, White Gold
1990s British Modern Band Rings
Gold
Vintage 1970s British Band Rings
Gold
Vintage 1980s British Band Rings
Gold
Early 2000s British Band Rings
Gold
Vintage 1970s British Modern Band Rings
Gold
Vintage 1960s British Modern Band Rings
Gold
Vintage 1960s British Modern Band Rings
Gold
Vintage 1950s British Modern Band Rings
Gold
Vintage 1960s British Band Rings
Gold, White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Band Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Victorian Band Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Black Diamond, Titanium, Rose Gold
Vintage 1950s British Modern Band Rings
Gold
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Band Rings
Diamond, Gold
2010s Band Rings
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Early 2000s British Modern Band Rings
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Band Rings
Jade, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Band Rings
Sapphire, Gold
Mid-20th Century Dutch Artisan Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modern Band Rings
Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Danish Modernist Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s British Modern Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1860s European Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Band Rings
24k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary German Modernist Band Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Etruscan Revival Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings
White Diamond, 10k Gold, Mixed Metal
Antique 1880s British Late Victorian More Rings
Gold
Antique 1880s British Late Victorian More Rings
Gold
Antique 1880s British Late Victorian More Rings
Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Roman Signet Rings
Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bridal Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Medieval Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold
2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century Modern Fashion Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1960s British Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Cluster Rings
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Dome Rings
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings
Tourmaline, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Tsavorite, Garnet, Diamond, Aquamarine, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Garnet, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Dutch Solitaire Rings
Garnet, Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier British Medieval Engagement Rings
Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Cocktail Rings
Moonstone, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Yellow 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023Yes, you can wear a rose gold wedding band with a white gold engagement ring if you wish. Your bridal jewelry should represent your sense of style, so you're free to mix and match pieces however you see fit. If you want to create a cohesive look, choose a wedding band and an engagement ring with similar elements, such as matching gemstones or decorative embellishments. Find a large selection of wedding bands and engagement rings on 1stDibs.
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