Antique Portuguese Rings
Vintage 1920s Portuguese Art Nouveau Wedding Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 18th Century Portuguese Georgian Cluster Rings
Rock Crystal, 15k Gold
Antique 1890s Engagement Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Silver, Rose Gold, 9k G...
Vintage 1950s Portuguese Modern Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1830s Spanish Georgian Bridal Rings
Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Georgian Signet Rings
Emerald, Gold
Vintage 1950s Portuguese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Portuguese Art Deco Engagement Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1980s Portuguese Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Portuguese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Portuguese Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Portuguese Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
20th Century Portuguese Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, Platinum
2010s Portuguese Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1930s Portuguese Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s Portuguese Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s Portuguese Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 2000s Brazilian Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Portuguese Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Portuguese Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1850s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver
Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Georgian Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Mid-18th Century Spanish Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 1860s Spanish Victorian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Silver
Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Diamond, Pink Diamond, 14k Gold
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Diamond, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Art Deco Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Onyx, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Link Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Israeli Art Deco Wedding Rings
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s European Late Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1990s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian More Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
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Mid-20th Century Portuguese Etruscan Revival Signet Rings
18k Gold
Antique 1870s Unknown Arts and Crafts Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Sterling Silver
Antique 17th Century Dutch Baroque Engagement Rings
Garnet, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-18th Century Portuguese Georgian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Quartz, Gold, Silver, 18k Gold
Antique 1780s Portuguese Georgian Cocktail Rings
Chrysoberyl, Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique 1750s Portuguese Georgian Cluster Rings
Chrysoberyl, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1960s Portuguese Modern Dome Rings
Amethyst, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century Portuguese Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 1840s Early Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Belle Époque Cocktail Rings
Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Georgian Signet Rings
Emerald, Gold
Early 20th Century Portuguese Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1960s Portuguese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Portuguese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, Gold
2010s Portuguese Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Portuguese Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Portuguese Contemporary Engagement Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Spinel, Purple Sapphire, Apatite, Diamon...
21st Century and Contemporary American More Rings
Diamond, Spinel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Diamond, Quartz, Platinum
Vintage 1950s French Post-War Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Portuguese Belle Époque Link Necklaces
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Portuguese Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Portuguese Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Portuguese Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Tanzanite, White Gold
Antique Early 1900s Portuguese Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Turquoise, Amethyst, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Portuguese Art Nouveau Fashion Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings
Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Portuguese Modern Band Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Dangle Earrings
18k Gold
Antique 1750s Portuguese Cluster Rings
Amethyst, Chrysoberyl, 18k Gold
Antique 17th Century Portuguese Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
20th Century Portuguese Neoclassical Wedding Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Three-Stone Rings
Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 19th Century Portuguese Rococo Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Mid-17th Century Unknown Baroque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Silver
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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.
- Do antique rings have hallmarks?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023Yes, some antique rings have hallmarks. However, some do not. Before 1950, jewelry makers didn't add hallmarks to their pieces, but some did to indicate who produced the jewelry and/or tell the buyer what type of metals they contained. Shop a large collection of antique rings on 1stDibs.
- What were antique rings made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Antique rings were made of a variety of materials. You can find pieces produced out of many of the same precious metals used today, such as yellow gold, white gold, sterling silver and platinum. In addition, some antique rings feature a material called pinchbeck, which is a combination of copper and zinc. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of antique rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023You can buy antique rings online from a number of trusted platforms, including 1stDibs. Popular antique pieces on these platforms include band rings, signet rings, engagement rings, cocktail rings, wedding rings and more. The vast options for online ring shopping bring centuries of styles from across the globe to you, including rings made with precious metals like gold and silver and gemstones like diamonds, pearls, rubies, sapphires and garnets. Explore a wide range of antique rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023Yes, antique engagement rings do tend to be popular. They especially appeal to brides-to-be who want something unique and like the idea of owning a ring that has a long history. Rings from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras are among the most highly sought-after antique options. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of antique engagement rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023The difference between vintage and antique engagement rings is age. For an engagement ring to be considered an antique, it must be at least 100 years old. Vintage engagement rings are pieces made at least 20 years ago. Shop a collection of vintage and antique engagement rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024The difference between vintage, antique and estate engagement rings comes down to age and history. Rings that are over 100 years old are antiques, while those produced 20 to 99 years ago are vintage. Estate engagement rings are any rings that have had a previous owner. They can include antique, vintage and even contemporary rings produced during the last 20 years. Shop a large selection of engagement rings on 1stDibs.
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