Ancient Gold Byzantine Ring
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Byzantine Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Byzantine More Rings
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Band Rings
Sapphire, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Band Rings
Amethyst, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Band Rings
Diamond, Topaz, Rhodolite, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Gold, 22k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Byzantine Signet Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Bronze
2010s Greek Byzantine Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Signet Rings
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Band Rings
Black Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Band Rings
Brown Diamond, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Bla...
2010s Greek Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1850s French Etruscan Revival Brooches
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Rainbow Moonstone, Diamond, White Diamond, Moonstone, Multi-gemstone, Go...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century French Modern Engagement Rings
Ruby, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings
Garnet, 14k Gold
Antique 1810s English Georgian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Belle Époque More Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1760s English Georgian Band Rings
Crystal, Gold, Enamel, 15k Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Cocktail Rings
Antique Mid-19th Century British Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s English Renaissance Revival More Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, 15k Gold, Gold, Enamel
1990s European Drop Earrings
2010s American Contemporary Band Rings
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century French Scarves
Vintage 1960s European Retro Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
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Late 20th Century American Byzantine Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
2010s Canadian Artisan Band Rings
18k Gold
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Sterling Silver
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Byzantine Solitaire Rings
Garnet
1990s Greek Byzantine Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Beryl, Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Beryl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yello...
21st Century and Contemporary More Rings
Agate, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Fashion Rings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
Early 2000s American Fashion Rings
Amethyst, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
Early 2000s American Fashion Rings
Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
Early 2000s American Modernist Fashion Rings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings
Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Revival Chain Bracelets
18k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Byzantine Solitaire Rings
Vintage 1960s Greek Fashion Rings
Ruby, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Byzantine Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 2000s American Modernist Fashion Rings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Band Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s German Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Bronze, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Byzantine More Rings
Star Sapphire, Gold
Mid-20th Century Chinese Byzantine More Rings
Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow 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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