14th Century Ring
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Medieval Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Unknown Medieval Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Unknown Medieval Solitaire Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Unknown Medieval Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Byzantine More Rings
Silver, Niello
Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Renaissance Engagement Rings
22k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Turkish Signet Rings
Agate, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Medieval Solitaire Rings
Garnet, Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Medieval Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique Late 17th Century European Stuart Signet Rings
Silver
Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Signet Rings
Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Opal, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Antique 17th Century Unknown Band Rings
Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Unknown Egyptian Revival Signet Rings
Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1920s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s British Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
2010s British Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Sterling Silver
2010s British Victorian Bridal Rings
Citrine, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Rose Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Renaissance Cocktail Rings
14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Band Rings
Enamel
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s British Modern Solitaire Rings
Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Modern Solitaire Rings
Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Wedding Rings
White Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s British Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Topaz, Blue Topaz, White Gold
2010s British Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s British Art Deco Band Rings
Emerald, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Rock Crystal, Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings
Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings
Sapphire, 9k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Peridot, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings
Amethyst, Rose Gold
2010s British Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Opal, 9k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Peridot, Sterling Silver
2010s British Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings
Opal, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Opal, Garnet, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s British Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Opal, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Dangle Earrings
22k Gold
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Modern Brooches
Lapis Lazuli, Silver
Vintage 1970s European Retro Pocket Watches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 1900s Russian More Jewelry
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, 24k Gold
English Wedding Rings
English More Rings
Vintage 1940s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Coral, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Early Victorian Engagement Rings
Natural Pearl, Rose Gold
Antique 16th Century Unknown Renaissance Fashion Rings
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Medieval Signet Rings
Silver
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Fashion Rings
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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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, wedding rings have a long history, stretching back to ancient Egypt. The first diamond engagement ring was created in 1477 by Archduke Maximillian of Austria. Browse a wide array of vintage and contemporary wedding rings on 1stDibs.
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