18k Pinky Ring
2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Signet Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s North American Modernist Fashion Rings
White Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s French Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
2010s North American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Italian Cocktail Rings
18k Gold, Enamel
2010s Emirian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Tanzanite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Star Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Emirian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s Emirian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American More Rings
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Band Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Band Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Signet Rings
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Empire Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Emirian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s English Signet Rings
Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Solitaire Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Emirian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century British Modernist Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Emirian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Dome Rings
Ruby, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Pearl, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Emirian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Cocktail Rings
Brown Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Fashion Rings
Jade, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Brazilian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s American More Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Fashion Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Chrome Tourmaline, Tourmaline, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, 18k G...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Fashion Rings
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Solitaire Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Fashion Rings
Jade, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Fashion Rings
Chrome Tourmaline, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k G...
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
20th Century French Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Emerald, Beryl, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gol...
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Solitaire Rings
White Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Band Rings
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s British Contemporary Signet Rings
Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Dome Rings
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Fashion Rings
Beryl, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 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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