18th Century French Ring
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 18th Century French Georgian Fashion Rings
18k Gold
Antique 1750s French Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 18th Century French Rococo Signet Rings
Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 18th Century French Georgian Solitaire Rings
Garnet, Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Thai More Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 22k Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Georgian Signet Rings
Emerald, Gold
Antique 18th Century French Rococo Cluster Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique 18th Century French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s French Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18th Century Unknown Victorian Fashion Rings
Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 18th Century French Georgian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Garnet, Silver, 18k Gold
Antique Early 18th Century French Napoleon III Cluster Rings
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 18th Century French Georgian Cocktail Rings
18k Gold
Antique 1770s European Baroque Revival Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver, Rose Gold
2010s French Romantic Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Enamel, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 18th Century French More Rings
Agate, 18k Gold
Antique 18th Century French Georgian Band Rings
18k Gold, Enamel
Antique 18th Century Indian Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold
Antique Late 18th Century French Georgian Engagement Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 18th Century French Georgian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 18th Century French Georgian Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 18th Century French Fashion Rings
18k Gold
Antique 17th Century Jacobean Band Rings
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Thai Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Gold
Antique 18th Century European Medieval Signet Rings
Jasper, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s French Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Late 18th Century European Empire Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century French Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, Y...
Antique 1840s French Georgian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century European Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Belgian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Spinel, Ruby, Brown Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Belgian Modernist Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Citrine, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1790s Italian Neoclassical Signet Rings
Amber, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Agate, Fire Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 1800s French Napoleon III Pendant Necklaces
Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 18th Century French Napoleon III Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 1790s French Neoclassical Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
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 Mid-18th Century Spanish Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 1790s French Chain Necklaces
Gold, Enamel
2010s French Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 1790s French Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Antique 1890s French Neoclassical Boxes and Cases
Diamond, White Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique 18th Century French Pocket Watches
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 18th Century French Renaissance Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gilt Metal, Bronze, Copper
Antique Early 19th Century French Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Enamel
Late 20th Century Belgian Modernist More Jewelry
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Swiss Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s Swiss Edwardian Pocket Watches
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold
Antique 1820s British Early Victorian Brooches
Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 18th Century English Band Rings
18k Gold
Antique Mid-18th Century French Neoclassical Fashion Rings
Agate, Gold, 22k 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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