Horsebit Ring
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Rings
White Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings
Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
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2010s American Cocktail Rings
Pink Diamond, Platinum
2010s Italian Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modern Band Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
1990s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Link Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary More Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s French Wrist Watches
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Bangles
Yellow Gold
20th Century Italian Modern Band Rings
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Topaz, Turquoise, Black Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Bangles
White Gold, Enamel
1990s American Band Rings
Sterling Silver
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings
18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Fashion Rings
Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Fashion Rings
2010s American Artisan Fashion Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Signet Rings
18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings
18k Gold
2010s Italian Arts and Crafts Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Arts and Crafts More Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Arts and Crafts More Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Arts and Crafts More Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Arts and Crafts More Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Arts and Crafts More Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Arts and Crafts More Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Italian Artisan Stud Earrings
Gold
Early 2000s Italian Artisan Stud Earrings
Gold
2010s Arts and Crafts Modern Bracelets
White Gold
2010s Italian Arts and Crafts Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Arts and Crafts Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Arts and Crafts Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Arts and Crafts Modern Bracelets
Rose Gold
2010s Italian Arts and Crafts Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Arts and Crafts Charm Bracelets
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Arts and Crafts Charm Bracelets
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Arts and Crafts Charm Bracelets
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
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Diamond, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Band Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, White Gold
20th Century Italian Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings
Jasper, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian More Rings
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 2000s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Onyx, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Band Rings
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings
18k Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian More Rings
Agate, White Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Rings
18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Rings
18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Spanish Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Spanish Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Link Necklaces
Gold, 18k 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.
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