50s Engagement Sets
Mid-20th Century American Retro Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Gold
20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Gold
20th Century Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Retro Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Platinum
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1980s British Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 19th Century American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, Gold
20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Bridal Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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Vintage 1940s Retro Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Gold
20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
20th Century Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Portuguese Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1960s English Photography
Paper
1910s Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Early 20th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s French Engagement Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 15k Gold
Vintage 1940s Scottish Renaissance Revival Brooches
Emerald, Diamond
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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 ExpertNovember 6, 2023How much Chanel bags were in the 1950s varied based on style. When introduced in 1955, the now iconic Chanel 2.55 sold for $220. Chanel has raised the price of popular accessories over the years. Shop a large collection of Chanel bags from some of the world's top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024Yes, prong settings can be good for engagement rings. When carefully crafted, prongs can help keep a gemstone secure. Plus, they allow nearly all of the gemstone to be visible, enhancing its sparkle and color. Many people also find prong settings to be easy to clean. Follow the maintenance and care instructions included with your engagement ring to help it stand the test of time. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of engagement rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023In the 1920s, engagement rings still looked like rings but were representative of a diverse range of styles and influences. Art Deco diamond ring designs took inspiration from the contemporary Cubist movement as well as from ancient Egypt – a revival sparked by the opening of King Tut’s tomb in 1922. Native American, African and Asian motifs also inspired jewelry pieces. Diamonds in square and rectangular shapes incorporating angular steps – like emerald cuts, Asscher cuts and baguettes – were set against black onyx, rubies, sapphires and emeralds to create color-blocking effects. Platinum, 18-karat gold, 14-karat white gold and sterling silver were some of the favored metals of the decade. Find a wide range of Art Deco engagement rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023In the early 1900s, engagement rings often looked like other jewelry from the Edwardian era, which coincided with the reign of King Edward VII in the United Kingdom from 1901 to 1910. Cutters used new diamond saws and jewelry lathes to refine the old European cut. The resulting stones, designed to sparkle in the light from candles and gas lamps, are beloved by connoisseurs for their inner fire and romantic glow. The invention of the oxyacetylene torch enabled jewelers to use platinum, which had previously been too challenging to work with. This technological advancement made it possible for Edwardian rings to show off lacy filigree and milgrain work. Nature also influenced jewelry in the early 1900s. Flowing and floral garland motifs were so popular that the Edwardian age is sometimes called the "garland era." Find a selection of Edwardian engagement rings on 1stDibs.
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