Vintage Gemstone Ring Gemstone
20th Century Brazilian Art Nouveau Vintage Gemstone Ring Gemstone
Citrine
Late 20th Century Burmese Aesthetic Movement Vintage Gemstone Ring Gemstone
Spinel
Late 20th Century Afghan Baroque Vintage Gemstone Ring Gemstone
Tourmaline
Late 20th Century Brazilian Arts and Crafts Vintage Gemstone Ring Gemstone
Citrine
Late 20th Century Brazilian Arts and Crafts Vintage Gemstone Ring Gemstone
Citrine
20th Century American Contemporary Vintage Gemstone Ring Gemstone
Ruby
Mid-20th Century Afghan Arts and Crafts Vintage Gemstone Ring Gemstone
Tourmaline, Multi-gemstone
Late 20th Century Zambian Arts and Crafts Vintage Gemstone Ring Gemstone
Beryl, Emerald
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Arts and Crafts Vintage Gemstone Ring Gemstone
Amethyst
20th Century Brazilian Arts and Crafts Vintage Gemstone Ring Gemstone
Citrine
20th Century Zambian Aesthetic Movement Vintage Gemstone Ring Gemstone
Emerald
1990s Vintage Gemstone Ring Gemstone
Diamond
1980s Vintage Gemstone Ring Gemstone
Ruby
Late 20th Century Tanzanian Vintage Gemstone Ring Gemstone
Tanzanite
1990s Vintage Gemstone Ring Gemstone
Coral
Late 20th Century Afghan Arts and Crafts Vintage Gemstone Ring Gemstone
Tourmaline, Indicolite
20th Century Vintage Gemstone Ring Gemstone
Pink Sapphire
20th Century Colombian Contemporary Vintage Gemstone Ring Gemstone
Emerald
1980s African Vintage Gemstone Ring Gemstone
Tanzanite
Late 20th Century Pakistani Arts and Crafts Vintage Gemstone Ring Gemstone
Aquamarine
20th Century Italian Late Victorian Vintage Gemstone Ring Gemstone
Diamond
Late 20th Century Vintage Gemstone Ring Gemstone
White Diamond, Jade, White Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Retro Vintage Gemstone Ring Gemstone
Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold,...
1960s Modern Vintage Gemstone Ring Gemstone
Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Unknown Retro Vintage Gemstone Ring Gemstone
Diamond, Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold...
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Vintage Gemstone Ring Gemstone
Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Brazilian Contemporary Vintage Gemstone Ring Gemstone
Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold
20th Century Vintage Gemstone Ring Gemstone
Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver
20th Century Brazilian Modernist Vintage Gemstone Ring Gemstone
Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Vintage Gemstone Ring Gemstone
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Contemporary Vintage Gemstone Ring Gemstone
Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Late 20th Century French Baroque Vintage Gemstone Ring Gemstone
Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Gemstone Ring Gemstone
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Vintage Gemstone Ring Gemstone
Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian, Citrine, Coral, Garnet, Lapis Lazuli, Multi-...
1960s Turkish Retro Vintage Gemstone Ring Gemstone
Spinel, Tiger's Eye, Multi-gemstone, Citrine, Garnet, Quartz, Ruby, 10k ...
1960s American Modernist Vintage Gemstone Ring Gemstone
Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Vintage Gemstone Ring Gemstone
Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Ruby, Multi-gemstone, Diamond, Yellow Go...
20th Century Unknown Vintage Gemstone Ring Gemstone
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Multi-gemstone
1980s Vintage Gemstone Ring Gemstone
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Gemstone Ring Gemstone
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Vintage Gemstone Ring Gemstone
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Vintage Gemstone Ring Gemstone
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Vintage Gemstone Ring Gemstone
Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, 14k Gold
1960s Unknown Modernist Vintage Gemstone Ring Gemstone
Garnet, Lapis Lazuli, Multi-gemstone, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
1950s Gilded Age Vintage Gemstone Ring Gemstone
Diamond, Emerald, Moonstone, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yello...
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Gemstone Ring Gemstone
Blue Topaz, Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, P...
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Vintage Gemstone Ring Gemstone
Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Multi-gemstone...
1980s American Contemporary Vintage Gemstone Ring Gemstone
Late 20th Century European Contemporary Vintage Gemstone Ring Gemstone
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1980s Modern Vintage Gemstone Ring Gemstone
Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Gemstone Ring Gemstone
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...
1980s Vintage Gemstone Ring Gemstone
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...
1970s Vintage Gemstone Ring Gemstone
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Vintage Gemstone Ring Gemstone
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14...
1970s Vintage Gemstone Ring Gemstone
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Go...
20th Century Vintage Gemstone Ring Gemstone
Amethyst, Citrine, Quartz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Russian Empire Vintage Gemstone Ring Gemstone
White Diamond, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Vintage Gemstone Ring Gemstone
Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline,...
1980s Vintage Gemstone Ring Gemstone
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Citrine, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century North American Retro Vintage Gemstone Ring Gemstone
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021The best gemstone for an engagement ring is really a matter of preference. Diamonds have extraordinary brilliance, a hardness of 10, and are more scratch-resistant than any other gemstone. Emeralds and sapphires are also popular gemstones for an engagement ring. Shop a collection of vintage and modern engagement rings from some of the world’s top jewelers on 1stDibs.
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