1970s Amethyst And Diamond Ring
Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s French Retro Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Amethyst, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1970s European Retro Cluster Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Amethyst, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Artisan Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s British Retro Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s English Cocktail Rings
Pearl, Amethyst, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Fashion Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Fashion Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Italian Retro Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
20th Century Italian Retro Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Fashion Rings
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s German Modernist Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yel...
Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Cluster Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yel...
Vintage 1970s Belgian Modernist Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1980s Danish Retro Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Peridot, Multi-gemstone, Diamond, Citrine, Amethyst, Rose Gold...
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Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Engagement Rings
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Pink Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1890s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Coral, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s American Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, 14k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings
Garnet, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Yellow Gold
20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, Platinum, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modern Dome Rings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
Steel
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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American Fashion Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald
Early 2000s American Modern Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Cluster Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold
English Fashion Rings
Amethyst
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1970s French Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s British Modernist Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Retro Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Cluster Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Three-Stone Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Fashion Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Fashion Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Tsavorite, White Gold
Vintage 1970s English Romantic Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold
Late 20th Century English Dome Rings
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Fashion Rings
Diamond, Quartz, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Fashion Rings
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz
Vintage 1970s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Late 20th Century Swiss Modernist Cocktail Rings
Onyx, Quartz, Rhodolite, Chalcedony, Amethyst, Carnelian, Diamond, Multi...
Vintage 1970s American Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Aquamarine, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Cocktail Rings
Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Turquoise, Jasper, Amber,...
Mid-20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Onyx, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century English Modern Dome Rings
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Stud Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Retro Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Amethyst, Citrine, Multi-gemstone, Peridot, Sapphire, 14k Gold,...
Vintage 1970s French Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Amethyst, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary More Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Band Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1970s European Retro Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Fashion Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century More Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century English Retro Cluster Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Dome Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Cluster Rings
Coral
2010s British Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Diamond, Morganite, Opal, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k...
20th Century American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k 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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