13ct Oval Sapphire Ring
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Fashion Rings
Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Tanzanite, Purple Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emer...
Vintage 1970s Fashion Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Cluster Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century Fashion Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century Fashion Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Cluster Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Dome Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Silver, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Sapphire, Gold
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Iolite, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Garnet, Sapphire, Spinel, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1910s Bangles
14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Dome Rings
Amethyst, Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century More Rings
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1990s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1980s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Ruby, Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
2010s Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Enamel, Gold, 14k Gold
1990s Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
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2010s Spanish Modern Band Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1970s British Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century Fashion Rings
Sapphire, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Topaz, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century Fashion Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Russian Cluster Rings
1990s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver, Rose Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Topaz, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Belgian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Alexandrite, Sterling Silver, Yellow G...
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Cluster Rings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s Swiss Contemporary Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 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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