Antique Double Snake Ring
Early 20th Century Fashion Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s American Fashion Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Band Rings
Garnet, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1810s English Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Band Rings
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Wedding Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Antique 1870s English Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Engagement Rings
Ruby, Sapphire, 22k Gold
Vintage 1910s British Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century English Fashion Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century British Egyptian Revival Band Rings
Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Italian More Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 10k Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century English Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Band Rings
18k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Pink Sapphire, Ruby, Peridot, Diamond, Sapphire, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s English Victorian Cluster Rings
Spinel, Rose Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century North American Victorian Wedding Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Bangles
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Retro Retro Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
20th Century French More Necklaces
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s Unknown High Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Bangles
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Spanish Retro Bangles
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Turkish Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold,...
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Spinel, Multi-gemstone, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Natural Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Band Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Fashion Rings
Garnet, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Antique 1870s British More Rings
18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian More Rings
Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique 1890s British Revival More Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s Cocktail Rings
Moonstone, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century British Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold
Vintage 1910s British More Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown More Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique 1870s British More Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s French Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s British Signet Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique 1840s Early Victorian Cluster Rings
Garnet, Diamond, Gold
Antique 1890s English Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s More Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century British Victorian Band Rings
Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1880s American Fashion Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Italian Belle Époque Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s British Fashion Rings
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold
Late 20th Century English Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Victorian Wedding Rings
Chrysoberyl, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 22k Gold
Antique 1860s French Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Greek Revival Chain Necklaces
Rose Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s British Victorian More Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century European Georgian More Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Romantic More Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century British Victorian Band Rings
Garnet, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Artisan Band Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Late Victorian Band Rings
Garnet, 10k Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian More Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century French Victorian Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 19th Century French Georgian Link Necklaces
14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Band Rings
Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Fashion Rings
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s English Victorian Fashion Rings
White Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s British Engagement Rings
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Band Rings
9k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Fashion Rings
White Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Double Snake Ring For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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