18th Century Gold Ring
Antique Late 18th Century French Rococo Signet Rings
Gold, Enamel
Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Cluster Rings
Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Engagement Rings
Gold, Enamel
Antique Mid-18th Century Band Rings
Yellow Gold
Antique 18th Century Russian Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique 18th Century Unknown Band Rings
Gold
Antique 18th Century English George II Solitaire Rings
Crystal, 15k Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Georgian Signet Rings
Emerald, Gold
Antique Late 18th Century French Georgian Fashion Rings
18k Gold
Antique 18th Century German Baroque Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Antique 1790s Italian Neoclassical Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Antique Early 1700s Italian Baroque Band Rings
Turquoise, Gold
Antique 1820s Italian Signet Rings
Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Signet Rings
Agate, Gold, 22k Gold
Antique Late 18th Century French Georgian Solitaire Rings
Garnet, Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Signet Rings
Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Mid-18th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique 18th Century British Engagement Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1780s British Georgian Signet Rings
Quartz, Gold
Antique Late 18th Century European Georgian Bridal Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Late 18th Century Thai More Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 22k Gold
Antique 1780s Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 1...
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1750s Italian Dome Rings
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1790s George III Bridal Rings
Silver, 14k Gold
Antique 18th Century British Rococo Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique Late 18th Century Portuguese Georgian Cluster Rings
Rock Crystal, 15k Gold
Antique 1790s English George III Engagement Rings
Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Georgian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 18th Century English Band Rings
Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Signet Rings
Antique Mid-18th Century English Band Rings
Gold
Antique 1770s European George III Fashion Rings
10k Gold, Gold
Antique 1750s French Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 18th Century European Classical Roman Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Signet Rings
Gold
Antique 1770s Italian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique 18th Century Neoclassical More Rings
Carnelian, Gold
Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Fashion Rings
Agate, Rose Gold
Antique Early 18th Century French Napoleon III Cluster Rings
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Georgian Signet Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Late 17th Century Italian Renaissance More Rings
Agate, Gold
Antique 18th Century French Georgian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Garnet, Silver, 18k Gold
Antique Early 18th Century English Band Rings
Gold
Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Signet Rings
Gold, Silver
Antique 1770s European Baroque Revival Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver, Rose Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Georgian Cocktail Rings
Enamel, Gold
Antique 18th Century European Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 18th Century French Georgian Cocktail Rings
18k Gold
Antique 18th Century Indian Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold
Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 18th Century Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 18th Century French More Rings
Agate, 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 Bvlgari 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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