Victorian Dress Ring
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Fashion Rings
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Dome Rings
Crystal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Agate, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s English Victorian Dome Rings
Crystal, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s English Victorian Cocktail Rings
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Cluster Rings
Coral, Pearl, 9k Gold
Antique 1890s British Victorian Engagement Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Fashion Rings
Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Band Rings
Garnet, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s British Cocktail Rings
Garnet, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Band Rings
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings
Aquamarine, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Garnet, Yellow Gold
20th Century British Victorian Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Opal, 9k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1890s Unknown Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s Unknown Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1890s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Antique 1840s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Band Rings
Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s British Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Diamond, 15k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s British Victorian Fashion Rings
Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Cluster Rings
Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Thai Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Victorian Band Rings
Natural Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Hungarian Victorian Engagement Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Base Metal
Antique 1880s English Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s English Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique 1860s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Quartz, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Modern Bracelets
Opal, Black Opal, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yello...
21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Modern Bracelets
Opal, Black Opal, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yello...
21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Modern Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yello...
Antique 1820s British Early Victorian Brooches
Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique 1880s British Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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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 Victorian ring?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Victorian rings are usually made with fine metals and feature impressive gemstones in ornate settings. The style of Victorian jewelry was defined during the reign of Queen Victoria (1837 to 1901). Early Victorian rings were large, brightly colored, and boldly designed, with gemstones such as bloodstones, chalcedonies, garnets, moss agate, rubies, smoky quartz and topazes. During the mid-Victorian period, the designs were more sophisticated, using gemstones such as opals, crystals, emeralds, diamonds, pearls, black glass, jet, and rubies. In the late-Victorian period, platinum became widely used in the jewelry of the era and replaced gold and silver settings for the first time. Find a collection of antique and vintage Victorian rings on 1stDibs.
- What is a dress ring?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A dress ring is any ring that is not a wedding or an engagement ring. They can add charm to any formal or semi-formal outfit. Dress rings can be made of gold, silver, and more and can be studded with precious or semi-precious stones for added visual flair. Shop a collection of vintage and modern dress rings from some of the world’s top jewelers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Victorian dresses consist of two parts, the bodice and the skirt. What makes Victorian dresses special and distinctive is the ample back of the skirt which is supported by a bustle. The bustle is not a part of the dress; it is an undergarment that’s similar to a half slip with enough support to lift the heavy fabrics of a Victorian skirt. Shop a collection of vintage clothing from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Yes, many Victorians gave engagement rings to their fiancées. In fact, the tradition of giving engagement rings became more popular during the Victorian era due to the effects of the Industrial Revolution. The economic growth of the time led to the creation of a middle class that had the ability to save up for special purchases. At the same time, gemstones mined in South Africa began arriving in England, increasing the supply of precious stones and making prices more affordable. Explore an assortment of antique Victorian engagement rings on 1stDibs.
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