18k Lord Of The Rings
Antique 1850s Finnish Victorian Signet Rings
18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco More Rings
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s North American Artisan Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Engagement Rings
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gilt Metal, Mixed Metal, Niello, Cut Steel, Other, Go...
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Fashion Rings
Topaz, Imperial Topaz, Britannia Standard Silver, Sheffield Plate, Silve...
Vintage 1910s English Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Link Necklaces
18k Gold
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Antique 18th Century Italian Victorian More Jewelry
18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Signet Rings
Carnelian, 14k Gold
Antique 1890s Cluster Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Deco More Rings
Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches
Gold Plate
2010s Unknown Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Retro Wrist Watches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Vanity Items
White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Gilt Metal
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Signet Rings
Carnelian, 22k Gold
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Signet Rings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Antique 1840s British Victorian Brooches
Garnet, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
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Antique 1820s British Regency Cluster Rings
Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s English Victorian Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary New Zealand Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary New Zealand Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 1830s British Georgian Cluster Rings
Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1800s Unknown Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Jasper, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s British Victorian Wedding Rings
18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Canadian Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Band Rings
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 19th Century British Pocket Watches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 18th Century Pakistani Arts and Crafts Dome Rings
Topaz, Imperial Topaz, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Berlin Iron, Brass,...
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Band Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s British Late Victorian More Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Cluster Rings
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique 1830s British Georgian Wedding Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Band Rings
Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Band Rings
Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Dome Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Band Rings
Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1850s British Victorian Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Wedding Rings
Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow 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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