Charles Boutet de Monvel Art Nouveau Opal Diamond Gold Bat Maiden Ring
Located in London, GB
the Babylonian goddess Ishtar. The very revealing décolleté, flowing hair, bat wings and diamond
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
C1885 Shakudo Ring w bat of mixed metals mounted to a band of bone
Located in Baltimore, MD
Our Shakudo ring depicts a bat mounted on a ring of bone. The Shakudo craft originated in Japan
Mixed Metal
Unavailable
Masriera 18K Yellow Gold Majestic Night Ring
By Masriera
Located in Redlands, CA
Masriera 18K Yellow Gold Flight at Night Bat Ring. 18K Yellow Gold Ring with “Plique-à-Jour” and
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
Bat Totem ring with black pavé diamonds
Located in Cold Spring, NY
This special ring is a delicate homage to the bat - a mysterious creature of the night who is
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rhodium
Unavailable
Bat Gold Band Ring with Pavé White Diamonds
Located in Rome, IT
Bat gold band ring with pavé white diamonds. Composition: Gold 2,75 gr (9K) 33 diamonds 0,20 ct
Diamond, 9k Gold
The Bates : Hand-Ground Forged Carbon Fiber Comfort Fit Wedding Band
Located in Fergus Falls, MN
Forged Carbon Fiber. Hand-Ground Facets. Comfort Fit Inspired by our most popular ring - The
Vintage Sterling Onyx Vampire Bat Ring Size 12
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous vampire bat ring is solid sterling silver and features a genuine onyx stone. Its a
Onyx, Sterling Silver
Artisan Sterling Silver Onyx Bat Ring Sie 8
Located in Webster, SD
This beautiful bat and crescent moon ring is sterling silver with a 13x18 pear cut black onyx
Onyx, Sterling Silver
Bat Designer Ring 11 ct Amethyst and 1 ct Diamonds total ca. 0.89 ct so Creepy
Located in Viena, Viena
Designer ring with creepy bat shown with open mouth and pointed little teeth and wing-like
Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Gilded Silver Floral Carved Green Jade Panel Ring
Located in Rotterdam, NL
characterized by her floral carved motifs featuring bat shoulders. The ring dates from early 20th century
Jade, Silver, Gilt Metal, Gold, Mixed Metal
1819 Georgian 22 Carat Gold Enamel John Bates Mourning Band Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
A Georgian period mourning band or stack ring. SIZE ; N UK, 6 3/4 US 8.7mm wide throughout. Marked
22k Gold
Stephen Webster Rose Gold-Plated Crystal Wings Ring
By Stephen Webster
Located in London, GB
Stephen Webster Rose Gold-plated Crystal Wings Ring - 18kt rose gold bat wings diamond ring from
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Stephen Webster Rose Gold-Plated Crystal Wings Ring
By Stephen Webster
Located in London, GB
Stephen Webster Rose Gold-plated Crystal Wings Ring - 18kt rose gold bat wings diamond ring from
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
CHRISTIAN DIOR taupe FOX FUR Winter Coat Sz. F38 / M
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
Christian Dior coat in off-white, brown, and taupe fox fur with wide collar. Two side pockets. Opens with two hooks on the front. Lined in black silk. Has been worn and is in excelle...
New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels Final Collection 2004 Sz 37
By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Heels Brand New * Tom Ford Era Lotus Slides * This was his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent. He was inspired by the Chinese Collection of 1977 His Final Coll...
Thierry Mugler Pink Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Thierry Mugler Dress We offer more exclusive vintage items, view our frontstore This vintage spaghetti strapped pink tailored mini dress consists of satin inserts as well as cross ...
90s Thierry Mugler Open Heart Back Red Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Miami, FL
Manfred Thierry Mugler was a French fashion designer who began his brand in the 1970s and was known for his avant-garde, architectural, hyperfeminine and theatrical approach. This i...
1992 AZZEDINE ALAIA black lace RUNWAY dress with bustle
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Azzedine Alaïa, Runway 1992 A standout and cleverly designed piece from Azzedine Alaïa’s 1992 runway collection, this exceptionally rare black lace dress was documented on the runwa...
Fendi Baguette Black Swan Feather-like Sequins Beaded Shoulder Bag
By Fendi
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Fendi Baguette Black Swan Feather-like Sequins Beaded Shoulder Bag These are professional photos of the actual bag. Discover another classic vintage Fendi baguette with rare feathe...
Vivienne Westwood red wool and gold 'PAGAN KISS' beret, ss 1988
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Rare Vivienne Westwood red wool beret with gold leaf 'PAGAN KISS' and signature Orb logo. Made for the 'Choice' tour with Sara Stockbridge in 1988. Pagan I, Spring-Summer 1988
Ralph Lauren purple label S/S 2012 vintage black silk plunging bow gown dress
By Ralph Lauren Purple Label
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI VINTAGE From Ralph Lauren Collection Purple label look number 31. This silk gown featured on the runway in a pale greyish blue, this is the black version that's only diffe...
Gianni Versace Couture 90s Metallic Mesh Silver Top It. 38
By Gianni Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
Gianni Versace Couture Iconic from 90's Metallic Mesh Italian size 38 Silver-tone Metallic Mesh This top has a matching draping metal scarf that is permanently attached around the ne...
Thierry Mugler 1996 Les Amazones Sculptural Black Crystal Jacket
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
This gorgeous FW 1996 Thierry Mugler jacket is a striking example of bold, feminine tailoring. With its sculpted silhouette, flared peplum, and sharp lines it's a dream come true. Cr...
John Galliano A/W 2000 Bias Cut Evening Slip Dress in Black Satin Backed Crepe
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
Iconic and timeless John Galliano black satin-backed crepe bias cut evening dress from the A/W 2000 collection. Double spaghetti straps with draped neckline and sheer silk chiffon u...
$10,648
Size: FR 34 - UK 6 - IT 38 - US 0
Gucci by Tom Ford purple embroidered lace flared evening pants, fw 1999
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in London, GB
Gucci by Tom Ford purple embroidered lace and silk flared evening pants with leather ribbon bows on knees Fall-Winter 1999
$49,145
Size: FR38 - UK10 - US6
John Galliano Midnight Blue Crepe-Backed Satin Strapless Draped Dress, FW 1995
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
Evening dress designed by John Galliano for his Fall-Winter 1995 collection, constructed from midnight blue crepe-backed satin. The strapless, columnar silhouette is precisely shaped...
Rare 1990s Azzedine Alaia Black Lycra Gown Runway Sample Museum
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
Rare Iconic 1990s Azzedine ALAIA Black Ribbed Lycra and Net Sleeveless Gown; V-Neck with Paneled Bodice; Deep V-back with Single Hook and Eye Strap; Full Length Skirt with Fishtail H...
Vivienne Westwood Black Faux Fur Oversized Cropped Jacket, fw 1993
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Vivienne Westwood Cropped Faux Fur Jacket ▪ Creative Director: Vivienne Westwood ▪ Fall-Winter 1993 ▪ Crafted from black faux fur ▪ Designed in a cropped, oversized fit ▪ ...
1875 Dramatic Sleeve & Watteau Back Robe Déshabillé In Victorian Floral Print
Located in Gresham, OR
This garment from 1875 features dramatic sleeve and Watteau-back robe déshabillé with train in a gorgeous Victorian floral printed wool challis. Plunging velvet-trimmed neckline. Stu...
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.
Ancient Egyptians referred to the vibrant stone as the “gem of the sun.”
There are many ways to showcase a diamond, from traditional prongs to a smooth, streamlined bezel. Here’s everything you need to consider.
The vintage bombé ring is bursting with color and timeless style.
Zircon is a magnificent and underrated natural gemstone that has been worn and adored for centuries.
Givers of fine gems enjoy surprise more than receivers, and women more than men. Find out what else our survey of 3,000 Americans revealed.
If diamonds don’t seem right, what about a magnificent sapphire, ruby or emerald?
Accounting for just 1 percent of all diamonds, these marvels of nature are exceedingly rare and gorgeously complex.
Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.