Antique Memorial Band Rings
Antique Late 19th Century British Edwardian Band Rings
Gold
Antique 1880s British Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century European Victorian Band Rings
Gold
Antique 1810s British George III Band Rings
18k Gold
Antique 1820s British Georgian Band Rings
Pearl, Gold
Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Band Rings
Natural Pearl, Pearl, Enamel, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Band Rings
Gold-filled
Antique Early 1800s English George III Band Rings
10k Gold, Enamel
Antique 1850s American Victorian Band Rings
Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Band Rings
Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Band Rings
18k Gold
Antique 1850s British Victorian Signet Rings
Agate, Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Wedding Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1820s British Georgian Cocktail Rings
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1820s English Georgian Fashion Rings
Onyx, Garnet, Enamel, 15k Gold, Gold
Antique 1840s Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1770s Georgian More Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Brooches
Pearl, Gold, Enamel
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Antique 1840s British Victorian More Rings
Crystal, Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Balinese Classical Greek Fashion Rings
22k Gold
Antique Early 1800s Unknown Georgian Band Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1870s Unknown Victorian Band Rings
Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century British George III Engagement Rings
Turquoise, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s British Band Rings
Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1820s British Georgian Band Rings
Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold
Antique 1820s British Engagement Rings
Diamond, 15k Gold
Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 18th Century Georgian Band Rings
Yellow Gold
Antique 1760s English Georgian Band Rings
Crystal, Gold, Enamel, 15k Gold
Antique 1760s British George III Dangle Earrings
Crystal, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Cluster Rings
Pearl, 15k Gold
Antique 1820s English Georgian More Rings
Garnet, 18k Gold
Antique 1850s Early Victorian Band Rings
18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Band Rings
18k Gold
Antique 1840s British Early Victorian Band Rings
18k Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Georgian Band Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 19th Century British George IV Band Rings
18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1830s British Georgian More Rings
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique 1830s British William IV More Rings
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1820s British George IV More Rings
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 18th Century English Stuart Signet Rings
Rock Crystal, Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Signet Rings
14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1750s Georgian More Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1820s English Victorian Band Rings
18k Gold
Antique 1860s British Early Victorian Band Rings
18k Gold, Enamel
Antique 1750s British George I More Rings
18k Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold
Antique 18th Century English Georgian More Rings
Natural Pearl, 15k Gold
Antique 1790s Unknown Georgian More Rings
Yellow Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Georgian Cluster Rings
Gold
Antique 18th Century English Georgian More Rings
Natural Pearl, 15k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian More Rings
Turquoise, 15k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian More Rings
18k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Band Rings
18k Gold
Antique 1810s British Georgian Band Rings
18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian More Rings
18k Gold
Antique 19th Century English Victorian More Rings
Turquoise, 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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