12x16mm Ring
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire
Early 2000s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1910s Russian Cluster Rings
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Silver, 14k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1910s Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Jade, 10k Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Unknown Fashion Rings
Silver
20th Century Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Italian Fashion Rings
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Early 19th Century European Georgian Signet Rings
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s French Artisan Fashion Rings
Aquamarine, Beryl, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Indonesian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Ruby, 22k Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Cluster Rings
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Retro Fashion Rings
White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Fashion Rings
Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings
Pink Sapphire, Opal, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s European Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cluster Rings
Ruby, Diamond, Coral, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Signet Rings
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Signet Rings
Rock Crystal
2010s French Artisan Fashion Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Cluster Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Quartz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Quartz, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Quartz, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Pink Sapphire, Peridot, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s European Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s Italian Retro Signet Rings
Citrine, 18k Gold, Enamel
2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Ster...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Yellow Sapphire, Opal, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Morganite, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Ster...
2010s Dutch Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Cocktail Rings
South Sea Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Fashion Rings
Aquamarine, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold, Sterling Silver
20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Bridal Rings
Diamond, Morganite, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Peridot, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Fashion Rings
Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
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12x16mm Ring For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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