Black Opal Ring Victorian
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Early 1900s Late Victorian Signet Rings
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Solitaire Rings
Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Victorian Cocktail Rings
Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s French Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling...
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
2010s French Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling...
2010s Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
2010s Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century French Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s British Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s English Victorian Cocktail Rings
Opal, White Diamond, Diamond, Silver, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Modern Bracelets
Opal, Black Opal, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yello...
21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Modern Bracelets
Opal, Black Opal, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yello...
21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Modern Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yello...
Mid-20th Century Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Vintage 1980s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Topaz, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 1890s American Victorian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Art Deco More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1870s Unknown Victorian Band Rings
Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian More Rings
Garnet, Opal, Gold
Antique Early 17th Century English Renaissance Solitaire Rings
Garnet, 22k Gold, Enamel
Antique 17th Century English Band Rings
Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1830s English George IV Cluster Rings
Garnet, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
2010s German Contemporary Engagement Rings
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 17th Century English Band Rings
Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Solitaire Rings
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Fashion Rings
White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Wedding Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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2010s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century More Rings
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Belgian Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Fashion Rings
Opal, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique 1860s British Early Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
2010s Indian Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century French Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century British Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline
Early 20th Century British Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold
Early 20th Century British Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Cluster Rings
Diamond, Peridot, White Gold
Early 20th Century British Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Early 20th Century British Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
Antique 1890s British Victorian Solitaire Rings
Opal, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s English Victorian Cluster Rings
Opal, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Black Opal, 14k Gold, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Cluster Rings
Opal, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century British Victorian Solitaire Rings
Opal, Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Band Rings
Opal, 18k Gold
20th Century British Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Thai Victorian Cocktail Rings
Opal, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Thai Victorian Cocktail Rings
Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Beaded Bracelets
Opal, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 10k Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Engagement Rings
Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Fashion Rings
Amethyst, Opal, 15k Gold
Vintage 1950s English Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1950s Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Antique 1890s American Art Nouveau Dome Rings
Black Opal, Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Victorian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Silver, Cut Steel
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Cocktail Rings
Opal, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Fashion Rings
Opal, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold
Early 20th Century British Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, White Gold
Early 20th Century British Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Three-Stone Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Bridal Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, Gold
Early 20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 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.
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