10k Elongated Ring
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian More Rings
Coral, 10k Gold
20th Century More Rings
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Thai Victorian Cocktail Rings
Natural Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 10k Gold, White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Coral, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings
White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Late Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Opal, White Gold, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, 10k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s Retro Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian More Rings
10k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Canadian Modern Fashion Rings
Quartz, 10k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s American Late Victorian Cocktail Rings
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Gold, Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Signet Rings
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Morganite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Signet Rings
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Wedding Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Bridal Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s English Retro Rope Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century French Band Rings
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
Late 20th Century American Modernist Cuff Bracelets
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s British Victorian Band Rings
Coral, 15k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Fashion Rings
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cluster Rings
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches
Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Dome Rings
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches
Gold Plate
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Early 20th Century Italian Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s Fashion Rings
Diamond, Quartz, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Silver, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Tourmaline, 10k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1860s Victorian Cocktail Rings
Shakudo, Gold, 10k Gold, Silver, Mixed Metal
Vintage 1930s American Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Jade, 10k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Go...
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 10k ...
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Fashion Rings
Pearl, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Fashion Rings
Garnet, Pearl, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco More Rings
Coral, 10k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1790s Georgian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
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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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