Amedeo Cameo Ring
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Black Diamond, Silver
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary George III Band Rings
Gold, Enamel
2010s English Artisan Fashion Rings
Sterling Silver, Enamel
20th Century Signet Rings
Gold, Enamel
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Dome Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Enamel
Antique 17th Century Medieval Band Rings
Yellow Gold
2010s British Contemporary Barware
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Gothic Revival Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 17th Century British Tudor Engagement Rings
Yellow Gold
Antique 16th Century Medieval Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gilt Metal
Antique 1730s Unknown Band Rings
Yellow Gold
20th Century Engagement Rings
Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Italian Belle Époque Cocktail Rings
Sterling Silver
Early 2000s English Modern Charm Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1760s Band Rings
Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s British Contemporary Barware
Silver, Sterling Silver
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2010s Italian Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Modern Fashion Rings
2010s Italian Modern Fashion Rings
Yellow Sapphire, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Modern More Rings
Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Modern More Rings
Black Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Modern Fashion Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Modern Fashion Rings
Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Fashion Rings
Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Modern Fashion Rings
Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Modern Fashion Rings
Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Modern Dome Rings
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Band Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Fashion Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Modern More Rings
Diamond, Black Diamond, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings
Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Black Diamond, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Modern More Rings
Sapphire, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Black Diamond, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Band Rings
Yellow Sapphire, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, St...
2010s Italian Modern Fashion Rings
Tsavorite, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Black Diamond, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Modern Band Rings
Black Diamond, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Band Rings
Black Diamond, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Dome Rings
Black Diamond, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Dome Rings
Ruby, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Fashion Rings
Brown Diamond, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Fashion Rings
Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Band Rings
Black Diamond, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Band Rings
Black Diamond, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Fashion Rings
Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Dome Rings
Yellow Sapphire, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Dome Rings
Black Diamond, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Fashion Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Fashion Rings
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Modern More Rings
Tsavorite, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Modern Dome Rings
18k Gold, Silver
2010s Italian Modern Fashion Rings
Black Diamond, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Modern Band Rings
Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Band Rings
Brown Diamond, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Dome Rings
Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Modern Dome Rings
18k Gold, Silver
2010s Italian Modern Band Rings
Black Diamond, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Band Rings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Dome Rings
White Diamond, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Modern More Rings
Brown Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Modern Fashion Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sterling Silver, Titanium
2010s Italian Artisan Band Rings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Fashion Rings
Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Fashion Rings
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Dome Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Modern Fashion Rings
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Modern More Rings
Black Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Modern More Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver
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.