Somerset Ring
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Diamond, Yellow Gold
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Silver, Sterling Silver
1990s American Wedding Rings
Silver
1990s American Wedding Rings
Silver
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Diamond, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Engagement Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Medieval Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold
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Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Fashion Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Fashion Rings
Citrine, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Fashion Rings
Onyx, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Fashion Rings
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Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Unknown Modern Chain Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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1990s American Fashion Rings
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1990s American Beaded Bracelets
Sterling Silver
1990s American Charm Bracelets
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Sapphire, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Band Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Band Rings
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Link Bracelets
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Band Rings
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s British Band Rings
Gold
1990s American Bangles
Sterling Silver
1990s American Fashion Rings
Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, 18k Gold
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Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s American Band Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings
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2010s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings
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2010s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
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18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
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Sterling Silver
20th Century Fashion Rings
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Contemporary Band Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Early 2000s American More Rings
Sterling Silver
1990s American Fashion Rings
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings
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18k Gold
1990s American Band Rings
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Sterling Silver
1990s French Contemporary Band Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Band Rings
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Band Rings
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings
Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Band Rings
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Chain Bracelets
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s American Fashion Rings
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings
18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings
Silver, Sterling Silver
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18k Gold, Yellow 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.