Ancient Roman Bronze Ring
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Classical Roman Beaded Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Spinel, Bronze, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Sterling Silver, Silver, Bronze
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Classical Roman Signet Rings
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
2010s Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Yellow Gold, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Band Rings
18k Gold, Bronze, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Classical Roman Signet Rings
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
20th Century Unknown Classical Roman Signet Rings
Sterling Silver
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Contemporary Signet Rings
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Contemporary Signet Rings
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
2010s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Amazonite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Classical Roman Fashion Rings
22k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Roman Cocktail Rings
Gold
2010s American Classical Roman Cocktail Rings
Sterling Silver
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Israeli Classical Roman Fashion Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
1990s Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Classical Roman Bridal Rings
Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Signet Rings
Silver, Bronze, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan More Rings
Bronze
2010s Italian Artisan More Rings
Bronze
2010s Italian Artisan Fashion Rings
Bronze
Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces
Bronze, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Brass, Bronze
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Fashion Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Signet Rings
Silver, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Signet Rings
Silver, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Bronze, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Roman Modern Bracelets
18k Gold
2010s American Victorian Signet Rings
Silver, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Modern Signet Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
2010s British Modern Signet Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Modern Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Go...
2010s British Modern Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Pl...
2010s Italian Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Band Rings
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Bronze
2010s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Titanium
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Unknown More Rings
2010s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Titanium
2010s Italian Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
24k Gold, Gold Plate, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Gold Plate, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Gold Plate, Bronze
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Cocktail Rings
18k Gold
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Modern Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Pl...
Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Bronze, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Bronze
Vintage 1970s Italian Choker Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Classical Roman Signet Rings
Yellow Gold, 22k Gold, Gold, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Bronze
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Unknown Classical Roman Signet Rings
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Band Rings
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Classical Roman Signet Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Band Rings
18k 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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