19th Century Mens Rings
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Band Rings
Garnet, Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III More Rings
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Signet Rings
Carnelian, Silver
Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Solitaire Rings
Diamond
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Signet Rings
Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Fashion Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Signet Rings
Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Signet Rings
Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Signet Rings
Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Signet Rings
Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1890s European Victorian Fashion Rings
18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Wedding Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Signet Rings
Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Signet Rings
Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Signet Rings
Amethyst, Gold, 10k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Signet Rings
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Signet Rings
18k Gold
Antique 1870s Italian Fashion Rings
Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Fashion Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Band Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique 19th Century Band Rings
Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Enamel
Antique 19th Century Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Engagement Rings
Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Engagement Rings
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Arts and Crafts Signet Rings
Quartz, 14k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Signet Rings
Carnelian, 22k Gold
Antique Late 18th Century European Empire Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel
Antique Early 19th Century North American Modern More Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Dangle Earrings
22k Gold
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Pearl, Garnet, Emerald, Blue Diamond,...
Antique 19th Century Dutch Victorian Vanity Items
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Antique 1870s English Gothic Revival Pendant Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18k G...
Vintage 1930s Italian Arts and Crafts Chain Bracelets
Garnet, Gold, Enamel
Antique Mid-19th Century Russian Early Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Wedding Rings
Emerald, Garnet, Amethyst, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Fashion Rings
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18th Century Unknown Empire Charm Bracelets
Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Go...
Antique 19th Century Victorian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Portuguese High Victorian Signet Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Signet Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Art Deco Signet Rings
Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Indian Signet Rings
18k Gold
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Signet Rings
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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19th Century Mens Rings For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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