Antique 24ct Ring
Antique Early 1900s Fashion Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings
Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Antique 1850s Victorian Cluster Rings
Garnet, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Oriental Pearl, Onyx, Diamond, Gold, Platinum, 14k Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s European Retro Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Unknown Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 18th Century European Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Antique Late 18th Century European Georgian Signet Rings
Citrine, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Dome Rings
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Retro Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Bridal Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Dutch Cluster Rings
Diamond, Spinel, Gold
2010s Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
2010s Swiss Modern Chandelier Earrings
Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Swiss Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Cocktail Rings
Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings
Garnet, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Cocktail Rings
Garnet, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal
Antique 1840s British Early Victorian Fashion Rings
Garnet, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Russian Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Victorian Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s German Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Cocktail Rings
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Gilt Metal
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 1850s Victorian Cluster Rings
Garnet, Gold
Vintage 1910s Belle Époque Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau More Rings
Emerald, Diamond
20th Century Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby
Early 20th Century Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Late Victorian Cluster Rings
Alexandrite, Diamond
Early 20th Century Russian Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian More Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Fashion Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Fashion Rings
Diamond, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau More Rings
Diamond
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Art Nouveau Fashion Rings
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond
Vintage 1930s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Cluster Rings
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Italian Edwardian More Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, 24k Gold
Vintage 1940s British Retro Charm Bracelets
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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