Karat Ring
Mid-20th Century American Cocktail Rings
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Contemporary Cocktail Rings
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Dutch Artist Engagement Rings
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Baroque Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Fashion Rings
18k Gold
2010s Fashion Rings
Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Fashion Rings
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Modern Fashion Rings
White Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Fashion Rings
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold
2010s Fashion Rings
Topaz, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Fashion Rings
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Engagement Rings
Alexandrite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Three-Stone Rings
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
2010s Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Fashion Rings
Moonstone, Topaz, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Fashion Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Fashion Rings
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold
1990s Italian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Band Rings
Emerald, Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Iolite, Topaz, 14k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Turkish Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist More Rings
Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Engagement Rings
Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
Vintage 1910s French Late Victorian Solitaire Rings
Platinum, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s Art Deco Fashion Rings
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Fashion Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Fashion Rings
18k Gold
2010s Fashion Rings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Engagement Rings
Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Peridot, Quartz, Topaz, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Fashion Rings
Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Egyptian Revival Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Cluster Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American More Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Fashion Rings
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Fashion Rings
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Band Rings
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 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.
Roman Malakov DiamondsMarch 22, 2021Typically, there are 41.7% gold and 58.3% other alloys/metals. This means that per gram, there are 0.417 grams gold and 0.583 grams other metals.- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023What karat gold is best for engagement rings depends on your preferences. The most commonly used varieties are 14-karat gold, which is 58% pure gold, and 18-karat gold, which is 75% pure gold. Generally, 18-karat gold has a richer color because it contains more gold, but 14-karat is stronger since it features more base metal. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of gold engagement rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023What karat white gold is best for wedding rings depends on personal preferences. Generally, 18-karat white gold has more visible yellow undertones because it contains more gold. Because it is a harder metal, 14-karat white gold may resist scratches better than 18-karat. On 1stDibs, find a variety of white gold wedding rings.
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