Cartier Twist Ring
2010s French Modern Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings
Diamond, Platinum
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Diamond, White Diamond
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Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings
Silver
1990s Italian Fashion Rings
Crystal, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Cufflinks
18k Gold
Early 2000s German Sunglasses
Vintage 1980s Italian Chain Bracelets
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Evening Bags and Minaudières
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20th Century French Solitaire Rings
Agate, Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century French Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian More Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Contemporary Wedding Rings
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1980s Modernist Cocktail Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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2010s French Band Rings
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Band Rings
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Fashion Rings
18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Band Rings
18k Gold
1990s French Cocktail Rings
18k Gold
2010s Singaporean Band Rings
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Fashion Rings
18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Contemporary Fashion Rings
18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Band Rings
Yellow Gold
2010s More Rings
White Gold
Vintage 1950s French Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1960s French Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s French Dome Rings
Chrysophrase, Ruby, Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Fashion Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
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White Gold
2010s Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Band Rings
Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Platinum
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Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, White Gold
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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Band Rings
18k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Modernist Fashion Rings
18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Cocktail Rings
18k Gold
Vintage 1970s French Cuff Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s French Hoop Earrings
Rose Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
20th Century French Modern Wrist Watches
Diamond
Vintage 1980s French Modern Wrist Watches
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18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Top Handle Bags
21st Century and Contemporary More Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Engagement Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Band Rings
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
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18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 2000s European Modern Wedding Rings
Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century French Modern Fashion Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
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Yellow Gold
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Diamond, 18k Gold
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White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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18k Gold
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Diamond, Rose Gold
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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 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.