Petting Ring
1990s Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Sterling Silver
1990s Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Sterling Silver
1990s Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Black Diam...
2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pin...
2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, White Diam...
2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pin...
2010s Signet Rings
Silver
2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
14k Gold, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Victorian Fashion Rings
Gold, Silver, Shakudo
20th Century British Victorian Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Garnet, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, Palladium
2010s Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Quartz, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Quartz, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Fashion Rings
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Sapphire, Rose Gold, White Gold, Ye...
2010s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Peridot, Titanium, White Gold, Silver, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Fashion Rings
Diamond, Tsavorite, Pearl, Ruby, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k...
2010s English Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s English Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s English Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
14k Gold
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2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings
Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Bracelets
White Diamond, Rose Gold, Titanium
1990s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Gold
2010s Wedding Rings
Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Pearl, Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century Modernist Band Rings
Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century American Modern Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Sterling Silver
2010s Israeli Signet Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Sterling Silver, 18k Gold, Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Cufflinks
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces
Silver
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Sterling Silver
1990s Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Sterling Silver
1990s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Fashion Rings
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Unknown Fashion Rings
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Agate, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Agate, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Cocktail Rings
Rock Crystal, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow S...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Band Rings
Agate, 9k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Band Rings
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Band Rings
Agate, Freshwater Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Band Rings
Agate, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 15k Gold
Antique 1820s British George IV Band Rings
Beryl, 15k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 15k Gold
20th Century More Rings
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Fashion Rings
Jade, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Charm Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Charm Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, B...
20th Century Fashion Rings
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown More Jewelry
Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
2010s English Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Copper
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
18k Gold
Indian More Rings
Diamond
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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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