Scarab Rings
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dome Rings
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Band Rings
Gold
Late 20th Century European Art Deco Fashion Rings
Carnelian, Chalcedony, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s German Egyptian Revival More Rings
Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Egyptian Revival Fashion Rings
Vermeil
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Signet Rings
Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan More Rings
Sterling Silver
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Solitaire Rings
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Egyptian Revival Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Egyptian Revival Fashion Rings
Sterling Silver, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan More Rings
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Egyptian Revival Fashion Rings
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Egyptian Revival Fashion Rings
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s Egyptian Revival Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Dome Rings
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Classical Greek Signet Rings
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Carnelian, Jade, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Rings
Yellow Gold, 24k Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Solitaire Rings
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Vintage 1960s Unknown Egyptian Revival Fashion Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Egyptian Revival Signet Rings
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Classical Greek Signet Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sterling Silver
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Unknown Egyptian Revival Signet Rings
Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Egyptian Revival Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold...
Antique 1880s Austrian Egyptian Revival Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Fashion Rings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
2010s Fashion Rings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Signet Rings
Jasper, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco More Rings
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Egyptian Revival Fashion Rings
Sterling Silver
2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings
Gold Plate, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Cuff Bracelets
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Signet Rings
Jasper, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s German Egyptian Revival Cocktail Rings
Garnet, Moonstone, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s German Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Greek Contemporary Cocktail Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Greek Contemporary Signet Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Swiss Artist Cocktail Rings
Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American More Rings
Gold Plate, Gold, 24k Gold, Brass
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Lapis Lazuli
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Signet Rings
Rock Crystal
Early 20th Century Egyptian Revival Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Spinel, 9k Gold
2010s French Egyptian Revival Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British More Rings
Steel, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary British More Rings
Steel, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary British More Rings
Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary British More Rings
Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary British More Rings
Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Rings
18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Signet Rings
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
2010s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Iolite, Tsavorite, 9k Gold
American Cocktail Rings
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Scarab jewelry refers to any jewelry featuring the scarab beetle, most often associated with Ancient Egyptian and Egyptian Revival art. Scarabs remain a popular symbol to this day. Shop a collection of antique and contemporary scarab jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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