1940s White Sapphire Ring
Mid-20th Century Modern More Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
Vintage 1940s French Retro Dome Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s French Retro Signet Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Vintage 1940s French Retro Signet Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s French Retro Three-Stone Rings
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1940s French Retro Signet Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings
Star Sapphire, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century English Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s French Retro Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s French Retro Signet Rings
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...
Early 20th Century Engagement Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s American Modernist Fashion Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century Fashion Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1940s Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Fashion Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Italian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Mixed Metal, White Gold
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Peridot, Sapphire, Gold, 10k Gold
Early 20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s Belgian Cluster Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White G...
Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k ...
Early 20th Century Three-Stone Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Cocktail Rings
Star Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century Engagement Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, Star Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s American Band Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1940s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Band Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Retro Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14...
Vintage 1940s Chain Necklaces
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings
Paper, Oil, Board
Vintage 1940s Belgian Retro Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White G...
20th Century Italian Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, White 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.
- Is white sapphire a good ring?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023Yes, white sapphire can be a good ring. Many people love the appearance and sparkle of white sapphires and consider them an affordable alternative to diamonds. Sapphires also rate a 9 out of 10 on the Mohs scale, making them one of the most scratch- and breakage-resistant gemstones. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of white sapphire rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Yes, white sapphires are good for engagement rings. While white sapphires are largely cloudy and muted in appearance, they still display brilliance (even as the brilliance isn't as intense as the level of brilliance associated with diamonds). They're also one of the hardest gemstones. Importantly, white sapphires are better for couples on a budget, as the choice of this stone is more affordable when compared to a diamond of a similar size. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of sapphire engagement rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023Whether you should wear a yellow or white gold sapphire ring is a matter of personal choice. Some people love the look of contrasting metals and stones, so they may prefer to place a cool blue or clear sapphire in a warm-toned yellow gold setting. Those who want a more unified look can choose metals and gemstones with a similar color temperature, such as white gold with a blue sapphire. Shop a wide variety of sapphire rings on 1stDibs.
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