18th Century Foil Ring
Antique Late 18th Century French Georgian Solitaire Rings
Garnet, Gold
Antique 18th Century European Georgian Fashion Rings
Crystal, Gold
Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 18th Century Band Rings
Diamond, Gold
Antique Late 18th Century European Georgian Bridal Rings
Diamond, Silver, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Georgian Signet Rings
Emerald, Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Portuguese Georgian Cluster Rings
Rock Crystal, 15k Gold
Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Georgian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1720s Italian Neoclassical Cluster Rings
Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1770s European Baroque Revival Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver, Rose Gold
Antique 18th Century Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Georgian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Fashion Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Baroque Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Enamel, Silver, 18k Gold
Antique Early 18th Century German Baroque Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby
Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1830s European Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 1780s European Romantic Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Wedding Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Early 19th Century European Belle Époque Cluster Rings
Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century European Empire Cluster Rings
Emerald, Diamond, Enamel, Silver, 18k Gold
Antique Mid-18th Century European Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Bronze
Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Baroque Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Georgian Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 18th Century European Renaissance Revival Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Mid-18th Century European Renaissance Revival Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Silver
Antique 1760s Portuguese Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Antique 1890s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Silver, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Cluster Rings
Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique Early 1800s Unknown Georgian Band Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Signet Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1910s Cluster Rings
Antique 1820s British Engagement Rings
Diamond, 15k Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Three-Stone Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique 1840s British Early Victorian Fashion Rings
Garnet, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold
Antique 1780s Georgian Cluster Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Multi-gemstone, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gol...
Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Art Nouveau Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 19th Century French Georgian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
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Antique Mid-18th Century British Georgian Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, 15k Gold
Antique 18th Century Unknown Georgian Band Rings
Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Early 18th Century British Georgian Solitaire Rings
Citrine, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 17th Century Unknown Baroque Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 18th Century European Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 18th Century British George II Tea Caddies
Silver
Antique 18th Century Georgian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Mid-18th Century Portuguese Georgian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Quartz, Gold, Silver, 18k Gold
Antique Early 18th Century British George I Solitaire Rings
Crystal, 15k Gold
Antique 18th Century Unknown Georgian Cluster Rings
Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Georgian Signet Rings
Emerald, Gold
Antique 1770s British George III More Rings
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Three-Stone Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1790s British Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver
Antique 1720s British George I More Rings
Crystal, 15k Gold
Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Cluster Rings
Garnet, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Sicilian Georgian Cluster Rings
Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 18th Century British George III Band Rings
Rose Gold
Antique Early 18th Century English Stuart Signet Rings
Rock Crystal, Gold
Antique Late 18th Century European Georgian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18th Century British George III Engagement Rings
Garnet, Yellow Gold
Antique 1790s Portuguese Neoclassical More Rings
Crystal, Rock Crystal, 15k Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Georgian Drop Necklaces
Quartz, 14k Gold
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Tea Caddies
Metal, Brass
Antique 19th Century British Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique 18th Century British George III Solitaire Rings
Rock Crystal, Rose Gold
Antique 18th Century British George III Cluster Rings
Pearl, Rock Crystal, 15k Gold
Antique 17th Century British Solitaire Rings
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Antique Late 18th Century European Georgian Bridal Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian More Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 22k Gold
Antique 18th Century British George III Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Mixed Metal
Antique 18th Century British Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique 18th Century British George II Band Rings
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 18th Century Baroque Drop Necklaces
Antique 1790s Portuguese Neoclassical More Rings
Crystal, Rock Crystal, 15k Gold
Antique Mid-18th Century European George IV Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s French Victorian Cocktail Rings
Garnet, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
British Cluster Rings
Antique 18th Century British Georgian Solitaire Rings
Citrine, 18k Gold
Antique Late 18th Century American Georgian More Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Early 18th Century British Georgian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Garnet, 15k Gold
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Cluster Rings
Agate, Garnet, 18k Gold
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 15k Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian George IV Cluster Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Three-Stone Rings
Garnet, 15k Gold, Silver
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Rose Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
Antique Mid-17th Century Unknown Baroque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Silver
Antique Late 18th Century British Tea Caddies
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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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