Platinum Edwardian Shield Ring
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 19th Century Early Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Cluster Rings
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 1890s Unknown Late Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Rose Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Georgian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Spinel, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 18th Century Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Band Rings
Diamond, 15k Gold
Vintage 1910s English Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gol...
Early 20th Century Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Bridal Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century German Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Signet Rings
18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Fashion Rings
Citrine, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Engagement Rings
Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
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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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Our Guide to Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco Engagement Rings
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How to Buy a Vintage or Antique Engagement Ring
Will your beloved be enchanted by an Edwardian ring or a trendy Art Deco piece? We clue you into period styles and tips for finding the perfect ring.