Ancient Rings Handmade
2010s European Artist Fashion Rings
Emerald, Gold
2010s European Artist Fashion Rings
Diamond, Gold
2010s American Artist Band Rings
Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
2010s European Artist Fashion Rings
Diamond, Gold
2010s European Artist Fashion Rings
Ruby, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Band Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Artist Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
2010s European Artist Fashion Rings
Emerald, Diamond, Gold
2010s European Artist Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
2010s European Artist Fashion Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold
2010s European Artist Fashion Rings
Emerald, Pink Sapphire, Gold
2010s European Artist Fashion Rings
Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Classical Greek Cocktail Rings
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Brown Diamond, Pink Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Cocktail Rings
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Classical Roman Fashion Rings
22k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Israeli Classical Roman Fashion Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Classical Greek Cocktail Rings
22k Gold
2010s European Artist Fashion Rings
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Band Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Cocktail Rings
18k Gold
20th Century Greek Classical Greek Cocktail Rings
Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold, Gold, Gilt Metal, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Etruscan Revival Signet Rings
Agate, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Cocktail Rings
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Greek Cocktail Rings
22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Signet Rings
Silver, Bronze, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary More Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Titanium
2010s British Artisan Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Brown Diamond, Pink Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Ye...
2010s Italian Classical Roman Fashion Rings
18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bridal Rings
Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, Multi-gemstone, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Yello...
21st Century and Contemporary American Native American Solitaire Rings
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Band Rings
Diamond, 22k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Band Rings
22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Band Rings
Sapphire, Tsavorite, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Band Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Band Rings
22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Opal, Multi-gemstone, Black Opal, 22k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century French Napoleon III Signet Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Band Rings
Sterling Silver, Palladium
2010s European Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Fashion Rings
18k Gold, Gold
2010s British Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Topaz, Imperial Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Contemporary Dome Rings
Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Band Rings
Sapphire, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Band Rings
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Artisan Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
2010s Greek Byzantine Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s British Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Artisan Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s British Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s British Artisan Solitaire Rings
Padparadscha Sapphire , 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Signet Rings
18k Gold
Antique 16th Century British Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Signet Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s North American Artisan Band Rings
Diamond, 22k 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.
- Are Tacori rings handmade?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, all Tacori rings are handmade. Computer-aided manufacturing equipment produces the wax models that skilled artisans use to handcraft the luxury brand's rings using traditional techniques. On 1stDibs, you can shop a selection of Tacori rings from some of the world’s top sellers.
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