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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Band Rings
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Baroque Cocktail Rings
Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Garnet, Brown Diamond, Black Diamond, Whit...
2010s Victorian Cluster Rings
Tsavorite, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Revival Fashion Rings
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Spanish Art Nouveau Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Canadian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Spinel, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Canadian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Classical Greek Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Baroque Cocktail Rings
Brown Diamond, Black Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Baroque Revival Cocktail Rings
Purple Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Baroque Revival Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Italian Retro Fashion Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Georgian Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold
2010s Mexican Modern Band Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
Ruby, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s North American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
Ruby, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
Ruby, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Spinel, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Classical Greek Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique 1720s Italian Neoclassical Cluster Rings
Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s British Artisan Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Pink Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Classical Greek Signet Rings
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s Greek Retro Cocktail Rings
Gold
20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Wedding Rings
Titanium
2010s Classical Greek Signet Rings
Onyx, Sterling Silver
2010s Classical Greek Signet Rings
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century French Modernist Fashion Rings
Crystal, Silver
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
2010s Classical Greek Signet Rings
Chalcedony, Sterling Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century French Belle Époque Signet Rings
Chalcedony, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dome Rings
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver, Silver, Yellow Gold, 24k Gold, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Signet Rings
Amethyst, Gold, 10k Gold
Antique 19th Century European Solitaire Rings
Rock Crystal, Quartz, Gold, Silver
2010s French Classical Greek Cocktail Rings
Vintage 1930s French Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Greek Revival Hoop Earrings
Crystal, Vermeil, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s American Modern Brooches
Gold Plate, Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Russian Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Antique 19th Century Chinese Figurines and Sculptures
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings
Brass
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
Antique 1890s Austrian Renaissance Flatware and Serving Pieces
Garnet, Turquoise, Silver, 18k Gold, Gold-filled
2010s Russian Russian Empire Loose Gemstones
Garnet
21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Peruvian More Rings
18k Gold
1990s American Fashion Rings
18k Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Fashion Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum, Silver
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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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