Shell Dome Ring
Vintage 1970s Dome Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Modern Dome Rings
Diamond, Blue Zircon, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Modern Dome Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Modern Dome Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Dome Rings
Black Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Dome Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Dome Rings
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Dome Rings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1870s English Victorian Dome Rings
Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Dome Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Dome Rings
Diamond, Rose Gold
2010s American Dome Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century Dome Rings
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Dome Rings
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, 10k Gold
Antique 19th Century Dome Rings
Diamond, 9k Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century Dome Rings
Garnet, Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s Fashion Rings
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Retro Cocktail Rings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century British Victorian Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Enamel
2010s Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Tsavorite, Crystal, Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, Diamond, Crystal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century French Contemporary Fashion Rings
Crystal
20th Century French Contemporary Fashion Rings
Crystal
20th Century French Contemporary Fashion Rings
Crystal
Antique 1830s European Early Victorian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century American Retro Clip-on Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1830s French Louis Philippe Lanterns
Brass
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Chrome
20th Century American Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
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Vintage 1920s Fashion Rings
Sterling Silver
20th Century More Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese British Colonial Cluster Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
2010s Japanese Art Nouveau Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Swiss Modernist Link Bracelets
Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Zircon, Blue Zircon, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s American Modern Brooches
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary More Rings
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary More Rings
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indonesian Drop Earrings
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings
Vintage 1940s Retro Retro Bracelets
Rose Gold
2010s British Contemporary Link Bracelets
White Diamond, 22k Gold, Platinum
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2010s Thai Dome Rings
2010s Thai Dome Rings
2010s Thai Dome Rings
2010s American Contemporary Dome Rings
14k Gold, Gold Plate
2010s Thai Dome Rings
2010s American Contemporary Dome Rings
18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dome Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Dome Rings
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Dome Rings
Ruby, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Dome Rings
Yellow Sapphire, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Modern Dome Rings
18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s American Cocktail Rings
2010s Australian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s Dome Rings
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique 1820s Italian Dome Rings
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1970s Contemporary Dome Rings
Aventurine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Dome Rings
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Shell, Wood
20th Century British Lounge Chairs
Plywood, Leather
20th Century Lounge Chairs
Leather, Plywood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Dome Rings
Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Greek Modern Dome Rings
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Dome Rings
Mid-20th Century French Contemporary Dome Rings
Chrysophrase, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Dome Rings
Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Dome Rings
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Dome Rings
18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown More Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American More Rings
Amethyst, Citrine, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Yellow Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tsavor...
Early 20th Century Russian Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Enamel
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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.
- What is a domed ring?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A domed ring is a chunky band with a dome-shape on the outer part (the part people can see). They're usually all-metal and don't have any encrusted gems.
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