20 Ct Amethyst Ring
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Gold, 22k Gold
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Amethyst, Yellow Gold
20th Century Fashion Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Fashion Rings
Jade, Diamond, Amethyst, Silver, Rose Gold, 9k Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Diamond, Amethyst, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Cluster Rings
Tsavorite, Tourmaline, Iolite, Diamond, Amethyst, White Gold, Rose Gold,...
Vintage 1970s Italian Retro More Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Cluster Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Amethyst, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Engagement Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings
Topaz, Pearl, Diamond, Amethyst, Silver, 9k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Diamond, Amethyst, Silver, Rose Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Artisan More Rings
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Fashion Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Fashion Rings
Tsavorite, Diamond, Amethyst, 14k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1970s European Retro Wedding Rings
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Retro Tennis Bracelets
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Multi-gemstone, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, 22k Gold
2010s Romanian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Apatite, Garnet, Amethyst, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Contemporary More Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, ...
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Silver
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
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Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Fashion Rings
Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1890s Swedish Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Fashion Rings
Coral, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century European Late Victorian Signet Rings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s American Cocktail Rings
Coral, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary More Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1960s Modern Dome Rings
Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s English Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Engagement Rings
Silver, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
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2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Amethyst, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Contemporary Cluster Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Iolite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Artist Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Silver
2010s British Modern Cocktail Rings
Citrine, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
2010s Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Cluster Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold
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Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Cluster Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
2010s Israeli Cluster Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Garnet, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century French Engagement Rings
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
2010s Cocktail Rings
Mid-20th Century British Retro Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Gold, 10k Gold
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Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s American Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, 14k Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
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Amethyst, Diamond, White Gold
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings
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2010s Italian Artisan Band Rings
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Amethyst, Diamond, Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings
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Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
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Amethyst, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
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Amethyst, Diamond, 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 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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