Purple Sapphire Victorian Ring
Antique 1890s English Victorian Dome Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Silver, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 15k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1880s European Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire
Antique 1870s Victorian Engagement Rings
Purple Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Victorian Solitaire Rings
Star Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Victorian Cocktail Rings
Alexandrite, Diamond, Platinum
2010s British Victorian Engagement Rings
Amethyst, Opal, 10k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artisan Fashion Rings
Opal, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Garnet, Sapphire, Spinel, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s Swiss Edwardian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
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Antique Early 1900s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Oceanic Artisan Engagement Rings
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Indian Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique 1760s English Georgian Band Rings
Crystal, Gold, Enamel, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Artisan Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s American Late Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1980s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
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Antique Late 19th Century Cluster Rings
Star Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Sapphire
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire
Early 20th Century British Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique 1870s Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 14k Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Engagement Rings
Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Cocktail Rings
Purple Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold,...
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Tanzanite, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1860s Victorian More Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Purple Sapphire...
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Modern Dangle Earrings
Multi-gemstone, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 22k...
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings
Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s American Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Signet Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 15k Gold, Silver
Unknown Cluster Rings
Diamond
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, Gold
Early 20th Century British Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 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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