Belle Epoque Pink Diamond Ring
Antique Early 1900s Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold
Early 20th Century Russian Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire
Antique Late 19th Century European Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Hong Kong Belle Époque Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Belle Époque More Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1910s French Belle Époque Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Lever-Back Earrings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Pla...
Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian More Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Garnet, Sapphire, Spinel, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Garnet, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century British Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver
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18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bangles
Emerald, Onyx, Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century English Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Aesthetic Movement Chain Bracelets
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Edwardian Dome Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1840s British Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Topaz, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Gold
Antique Early 1900s Cocktail Rings
Early 20th Century Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Antique 1890s Belle Époque Cocktail Rings
Pearl, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Silver, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century Russian Cluster Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
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Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Platinum
2010s French Contemporary Fashion Rings
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century British Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Early 20th Century British Cluster Rings
Diamond, Peridot, White Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s Belle Époque Cocktail Rings
Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Mid-19th Century French Edwardian More Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Rubelite, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Belle Époque Cluster Rings
Opal, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Mid-19th Century French Belle Époque More Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s French Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, ...
21st Century and Contemporary French Belle Époque Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Antique 18th Century Belgian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Garn...
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s French Belle Époque Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century Austrian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century British Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s French Belle Époque Wedding Rings
Emerald, Gold, Platinum
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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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