Barry Kieselstein Ring
Vintage 1980s American Dome Rings
Gold
1990s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum
Recent Sales
1990s American Signet Rings
18k Gold
1990s American Fashion Rings
18k Gold
1990s American Signet Rings
18k Gold
American Fashion Rings
20th Century American Modern More Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century American Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s American More Rings
18k Gold
Early 2000s American Cocktail Rings
18k Gold
1990s American Fashion Rings
Citrine, 18k Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s American Dome Rings
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1980s American Modern Fashion Rings
18k Gold
1990s Cocktail Rings
Yellow Gold
American Cocktail Rings
American Fashion Rings
Tourmaline, Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century American Artist Signet Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Artist Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Beryl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century American Collectible Jewelry
Tourmaline, Citrine, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American More Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
20th Century American Signet Rings
18k Gold
1990s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Signet Rings
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Victorian Fashion Rings
Citrine, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Fashion Rings
14k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Fashion Rings
18k Gold
1990s American More Rings
Vintage 1980s American Fashion Rings
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings
Chalcedony, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s American Fashion Rings
18k Gold
20th Century American Fashion Rings
Amethyst, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Late 20th Century American Modern Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Fashion Rings
Early 2000s American More Rings
Sterling Silver
1990s Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Modern Signet Rings
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Modern Cocktail Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Modern Cocktail Rings
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Modern Signet Rings
Crystal, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Band Rings
18k Gold
Late 20th Century More Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Band Rings
1990s American Signet Rings
Citrine, 18k Gold
1990s American More Rings
1990s American Band Rings
18k Gold
1990s American More Rings
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings
1990s American More Rings
Garnet, 18k Gold
American Signet Rings
Early 2000s American More Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Steel
20th Century American More Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s American More Rings
Agate, 18k Gold
1990s American More Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American More Rings
18k Gold
1990s American More Rings
Ruby, Diamond, Gold
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20th Century Modernist Link Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s French Artisan Cuff Bracelets
Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Early 2000s Contemporary Link Bracelets
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s Signet Rings
Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Signet Rings
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Link Bracelets
18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Band Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Link Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Signet Rings
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century North American Contemporary Chain Bracelets
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Dome Rings
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Link Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1990s Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s German Modern Bangles
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
1990s Clutches
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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