Ancient Roman Garnet Ring
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Solitaire Rings
Garnet, Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Signet Rings
Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Classical Roman Signet Rings
Garnet, 18k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Unknown Classical Roman Solitaire Rings
Garnet, 18k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Three-Stone Rings
Garnet, Gold, 22k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Cocktail Rings
Garnet, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Signet Rings
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Fashion Rings
Garnet, Onyx, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1820s British Georgian Signet Rings
Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Garnet, Sterling Silver
Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Classical Roman Collectible Jew...
Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Renaissance Band Rings
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Artisan Cluster Rings
Garnet, Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Three-Stone Rings
Citrine, Garnet, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
2010s North American Artisan Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Garnet, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold,...
Antique 1870s English Etruscan Revival Cocktail Rings
Pearl, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold, 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...
Antique 1780s English Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Silver, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s English Etruscan Revival Dangle Earrings
Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s English Etruscan Revival Bangles
Pearl, 15k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique 1850s French Etruscan Revival Brooches
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1880s English Etruscan Revival Bangles
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Cufflinks
Brown Diamond, Diamond, Gold
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Vintage 1910s American Signet Rings
Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1910s Wedding Dresses
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Signet Rings
Carnelian, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Signet Rings
Hematite, 18k Gold
Antique Late 17th Century English Band Rings
Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Fashion Rings
Garnet, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Belle Époque More Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
Antique 1890s European Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century British Edwardian Band Rings
Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Medieval Cluster Rings
Emerald, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold, Platinum
2010s Wedding Dresses
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Dome Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Enamel
Antique 18th Century Unknown Georgian Cocktail Rings
Garnet, Diamond, Gold
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2010s British Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Garnet, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Engagement Rings
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Signet Rings
Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Signet Rings
Garnet, Yellow Gold
2010s British Modern Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Pl...
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Unknown Classical Roman Signet Rings
Garnet, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Georgian Signet Rings
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bridal Rings
Multi-gemstone, Garnet, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 22k ...
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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 Bvlgari 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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