Victorian Green Tourmaline Ring
Antique 19th Century Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Solitaire Rings
Tourmaline, 14k Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s British Victorian Cluster Rings
Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Victorian Engagement Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Tourmaline, Silver
2010s Indian Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, White Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings
Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s Indian Victorian Engagement Rings
Emerald, Tanzanite, Diamond, Silver
Antique 19th Century Indian Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Victorian Bridal Rings
Emerald, 10k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Opal, Peridot, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Fashion Rings
Opal, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Early Victorian Loose Gemstones
Tourmaline
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Garnet, Sapphire, Spinel, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
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Antique Late 19th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian More Rings
Coral, 10k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Solitaire Rings
Moonstone, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Late 20th Century Modernist Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Signet Rings
Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Edwardian More Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American Retro Retro Bracelets
Turquoise
Vintage 1910s British Art Deco More Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
Antique 19th Century Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 10k Gold
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2010s Australian Victorian Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Cocktail Rings
Alexandrite, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Cluster Rings
Diamond, Peridot, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Late Victorian More Necklaces
Ruby, South Sea Pearl, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century British Victorian Engagement Rings
Tourmaline, Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
2010s English More Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Topaz, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Opal, Tourmaline, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s British Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Belgian Modern Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Solitaire Rings
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, White Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Band Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Japanese Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 9k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Tourmaline, Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Fashion Rings
Tourmaline, Platinum
Antique 1850s Band Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Late Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1880s French Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
2010s American Artist Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s British Victorian Cluster Rings
Emerald, Pearl, Tourmaline, 15k Gold
2010s American Artist Cocktail Rings
Opal, 22k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Cocktail Rings
Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
2010s American Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Unknown Fashion Rings
Tourmaline
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Italian Victorian Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings
Beryl, Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century British Three-Stone Rings
Green Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
American More Rings
Alexandrite, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Mid-20th Century British Cluster Rings
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold
Early 20th Century British Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold
Mid-20th Century British Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century British Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum, White Gold
2010s Indian Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s Unknown Early Victorian Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian More Rings
Emerald, Pearl, Tourmaline, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century German Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, White Gold, Platinum, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century British Cluster Rings
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Quartz, White Gold
Early 20th Century French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Dome Rings
Tourmaline, Peridot, 18k 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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