Antique Gemstone Rings Gemstone
Late 19th Century Afghan Art Deco Antique Gemstone Rings Gemstone
Tourmaline, Indicolite
16th Century Malagasy Aesthetic Movement Antique Gemstone Rings Gemstone
Garnet, Hessonite
Early 17th Century Afghan Classical Roman Antique Gemstone Rings Gemstone
Tourmaline
Early 17th Century Afghan Arts and Crafts Antique Gemstone Rings Gemstone
Tourmaline, Chrome Tourmaline
17th Century Pakistani Baroque Antique Gemstone Rings Gemstone
Peridot
15th Century and Earlier Antique Gemstone Rings Gemstone
Spinel
15th Century and Earlier Brazilian Antique Gemstone Rings Gemstone
Tourmaline
Early 1600s Pakistani Arts and Crafts Antique Gemstone Rings Gemstone
Aquamarine
Mid-17th Century Pakistani Arts and Crafts Antique Gemstone Rings Gemstone
Emerald
Early 1900s Brazilian Art Deco Antique Gemstone Rings Gemstone
Citrine
15th Century and Earlier Pakistani Art Nouveau Antique Gemstone Rings Gemstone
Tourmaline, Chrome Tourmaline
Late 19th Century Afghan Arts and Crafts Antique Gemstone Rings Gemstone
Tourmaline
15th Century and Earlier Brazilian Arts and Crafts Antique Gemstone Rings Gemstone
Amethyst
Late 17th Century Tanzanian Arts and Crafts Antique Gemstone Rings Gemstone
Garnet, Rhodolite
Early 17th Century Brazilian Aesthetic Movement Antique Gemstone Rings Gemstone
Topaz, Blue Topaz
15th Century and Earlier Afghan Arts and Crafts Antique Gemstone Rings Gemstone
Tourmaline, Chrome Tourmaline
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Gemstone Rings Gemstone
Diamond
Early 20th Century Brazilian Artist Antique Gemstone Rings Gemstone
Citrine
1910s Unknown Belle Époque Antique Gemstone Rings Gemstone
Diamond
1910s Unknown Belle Époque Antique Gemstone Rings Gemstone
Diamond
Early 19th Century American Antique Gemstone Rings Gemstone
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s French Antique Gemstone Rings Gemstone
Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, Garnet, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century American Modern Antique Gemstone Rings Gemstone
Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century American Modern Antique Gemstone Rings Gemstone
Diamond, Quartz, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century American Modern Antique Gemstone Rings Gemstone
Turquoise, Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
1910s American Antique Gemstone Rings Gemstone
Garnet, Tourmaline, Citrine, 14k Gold, White Gold
1880s French Victorian Antique Gemstone Rings Gemstone
Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century American Antique Gemstone Rings Gemstone
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Gemstone Rings Gemstone
Aquamarine, Gold, 10k Gold
1780s Georgian Antique Gemstone Rings Gemstone
Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 1...
Early 20th Century Antique Gemstone Rings Gemstone
White Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold
16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Gemstone Rings Gemstone
Gold
19th Century American Art Deco Antique Gemstone Rings Gemstone
Other, Multi-gemstone, Crystal, Citrine, White Gold, 10k Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Gemstone Rings Gemstone
Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Gemstone Rings Gemstone
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century North American Modern Antique Gemstone Rings Gemstone
Diamond, Amethyst, 14k Gold, White Gold
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Gemstone Rings Gemstone
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Antique Gemstone Rings Gemstone
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Gemstone Rings Gemstone
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold
Early 19th Century North American Modern Antique Gemstone Rings Gemstone
Amethyst, Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Gemstone Rings Gemstone
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Gemstone Rings Gemstone
Diamond, Opal, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Gemstone Rings Gemstone
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
17th Century Afghan Arts and Crafts Antique Gemstone Rings Gemstone
Rubelite, Tourmaline, Berlin Iron, Brass, Britannia Standard Silver, Bas...
19th Century European Victorian Antique Gemstone Rings Gemstone
Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold
19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Gemstone Rings Gemstone
Multi-gemstone, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Gemstone Rings Gemstone
Agate, Rose Gold
15th Century and Earlier Turkish Modern Antique Gemstone Rings Gemstone
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
18th Century French Georgian Antique Gemstone Rings Gemstone
Diamond, Garnet, Silver, 18k Gold
Late 17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Gemstone Rings Gemstone
Agate, Gold
18th Century Antique Gemstone Rings Gemstone
Ruby, Yellow Gold
1820s Georgian Antique Gemstone Rings Gemstone
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Gemstone Rings Gemstone
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Gemstone Rings Gemstone
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
15th Century and Earlier European Antique Gemstone Rings Gemstone
Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Gemstone Rings Gemstone
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
19th Century Antique Gemstone Rings Gemstone
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Antique Gemstone Rings Gemstone
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1830s Georgian Antique Gemstone Rings Gemstone
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Gemstone Rings Gemstone
Turquoise, Peridot, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, 10k Gold, 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021The best gemstone for an engagement ring is really a matter of preference. Diamonds have extraordinary brilliance, a hardness of 10, and are more scratch-resistant than any other gemstone. Emeralds and sapphires are also popular gemstones for an engagement ring. Shop a collection of vintage and modern engagement rings from some of the world’s top jewelers on 1stDibs.
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