Cartier Solitaire Emerald
Late 20th Century French Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1990s French Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Late 20th Century French Artist Solitaire Rings
Topaz, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Solitaire Rings
Emerald, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Rhodium,...
2010s Congolese Modern Solitaire Rings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Congolese Modern Solitaire Rings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s European Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold
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1990s French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Modern Wedding Rings
Diamond, Platinum
1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Brooches
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, White Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wrist Watches
Platinum
1990s Retro Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings
Tanzanite, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Aesthetic Evening Dresses
2010s American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Pink Diamond
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2010s German Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
2010s German Modern Cocktail Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold
1990s French Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
1990s French Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s British Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
1990s French Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Solitaire Rings
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
18k Gold, Gold, Silver
20th Century French Solitaire Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Engagement Rings
Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Engagement Rings
Emerald, Platinum
20th Century French Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s French Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Modern Solitaire Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Band Rings
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings
Crystal, Base Metal
Vintage 1950s American Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, Platinum
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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.