3 Knuckle Rings
2010s American Modern Fashion Rings
Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Fashion Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings
Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Unknown Modernist Cluster Rings
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s British Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s North American Retro Bridal Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Peridot, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings
14k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Russian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Dutch Contemporary Fashion Rings
Moonstone, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Clutches
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Bangles
Diamond, 22k Gold, 24k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Bangles
Aquamarine, 22k Gold, 24k Gold
Antique 1820s English Arms, Armor and Weapons
Metal
Vintage 1970s Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
People Also Browsed
2010s Indian Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings
Garnet, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century Modernist Band Rings
Jade, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1970s Finnish Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Sterling Silver
20th Century Modernist Fashion Rings
Coral, Sterling Silver
2010s Israeli Artisan Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold,...
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Fashion Rings
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Fashion Rings
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Fashion Rings
Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Fashion Rings
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, ...
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s American Retro Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Swiss Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold
2010s Swiss Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Beryl, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century British Victorian Engagement Rings
Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Fashion Rings
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Pearl, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Fashion Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany, Oak, Pine
Vintage 1950s Retro Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1980s French Cocktail Rings
Early 2000s Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1970s American Artisan Cocktail Rings
14k Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Clutches
20th Century Unknown Wedding Rings
Diamond, White Gold
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Charm Bracelets
Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1960s Retro Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Cuff Bracelets
Diamond
Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings
2010s Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s American Industrial Flush Mount
21st Century and Contemporary Clutches
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A three-stone ring represents both friendship, love, and fidelity, or past, present, and future. De Beers is credited with popularizing three-stone rings with their debut collection in 2001.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023What three diamonds mean on a wedding ring is largely a matter of personal interpretation. However, many people associate the stones with a couple’s past, present and future. To others, the trio of stones may symbolize the Holy Trinity. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of diamond wedding rings.
- What ring size is 3 inches?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The ring size that is 3 inches is size 13 ½. Shop size 13 ½ size rings in a variety of different styles on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The three diamonds on an engagement ring mean friendship, love, and fidelity or past, present, and future.This type of ring is also called a Trinity or trilogy ring.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Russian wedding rings have three wedding bands due to religious traditions. In the Russian Orthodox Church, three rings represent the Holy Trinity. In more recent years, the triple ring has also taken on a secular meaning with many people now associating the bands with the past, present and future of a married couple. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of wedding bands.
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