Cartier Santos Dumont Bull's Eye Quartz Rose Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Rose Gold Bull's Eye Quartz Santos Dumont Ring by Cartier. With 1 Bull's Eye Quartz The
Quartz, Rose Gold
Peter Suchy GIA 1.75 Carat Round Diamond Ruby Halo Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco inspired Diamond and ruby "bulls eye" engagement ring from the Peter Suchy Jewelers
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1890s English Victorian Bull’s Eye Agate Diamond Ring
Located in St. Catharines, ON
This 14k yellow gold ring is set with an oval late Victorian bull's eye banded agate centered by a
Agate, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Stephen Webster Bull’s-Eye Quartz Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Stephen Webster
Located in Saint Louis, MO
The rich red mahogany of bull’s-eye quartz rests under the gleaming intensity of a rose-cut dome of
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold
Massive white gold & Diamond Bull's Eye Ring
Located in New York, NY
Imposing ring - weighing almost 5 carats of clean, white, & full cut Diamonds. Late 50's or early
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Lalaounis 22 Karat Yellow Gold Tiger Eye Emerald Bull Head Ring
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Lalaounis 22 Karat Yellow Gold Tiger Eye Emerald Bull Head Ring This is a beautiful bull motif
Emerald, Tiger's Eye, 22k Gold
Sapphire Diamond platinum Oval Bull’s Eye Plaque Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
further complimented by .70 carats of diamonds and custom cut blue sapphires. The ring is absolutely
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
1.52 Carat Diamond Ruby Platinum Bull's Eye Engagement Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A spectacular diamond and ruby "bullseye" ring inspired by the Art Deco era! This gorgeous
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Late 1940s Onyx Diamond Platinum Bull's Eye Style Ring
Located in Birmingham, AL
The center stone of this beautiful ring is a 0.45ct (apx) transitional cut diamond, which grades as
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Graff Bulls Eye 1.02 Ct. Square-Cut Emerald and Diamond Ring
By Graff
Located in New York, NY
A stunning Graff Bulls Eye Emerald and Diamond Ring, with an Emerald weighing 1.02 carats and
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s Modernist Abstract Malachite Bullseye Gold Ring
Located in South Pasadena, CA
1960s Modernist Malachite Bulls Eye Abstract Gold Ring 1960s Modernist malachite free-form bull
Malachite, 14k Gold
Art Deco Diamond and Emerald Ring
Located in New Orleans, LA
. Crafted in a striking "bull's eye" design, this ring dazzles with a 0.55 carat diamond at its center
White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Stephen Webster London Calling Silver Gold-Plated Bull's Eye Stone Gargoyle Ring
By Stephen Webster
Located in Southampton, PA
The appealing bull's eye stone lends its classy luxurious look to this remarkable piece from
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Fancy Calibre Cut Ruby Diamond Platinum Bull's Eye Ring
Located in New York, NY
Very Unusual Bull's Eye Art Deco Cocktail Ring Consisting of numerous Beautiful Color Custom Cut
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
18KY Bulls Eye Malachite Ring with Black Diamonds
By HCL METAL WORKS
Located in Gorham, ME
18KY Bulls Eye Malachite and Black Diamond Ring is a show stopper. Not your typical cocktail ring
Black Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold
$39,200Sale Price|20% Off
Burma Ruby No-Heat 4.75 Carats Set in Vintage Platinum Mounting, Certified
Located in Northampton, MA
An enormous, spectacular four-carat cabochon-cut vivid pinkish-red no-heat Burma ruby commands attention in this extraordinary platinum Mid-century ring. The stoplight-red ruby measu...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Silver Bull Coin 18K Gold Mens Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic, ancient Greek silver "Triobol" coin from the Phocian League 480 - 421 BC, features the head of a bull on one side and the goddess Artemis on the other. The Phocian Leag...
18k Gold
3.80tdw GIA Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Cincinnati, OH
WOW this a great ring!- GIA Certified!! 3-stone platinum mounting with approximately 3.80 total diamond weight (estimated). Handmade with serial number 35007 inside band Middle emera...
Diamond, Platinum
Temple St Clair Cocktail Ring in 18kt Yellow Gold with 11.26 Cts Oval Moonstone
By Temple St. Clair
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring designed by Temple St. Claire. Gorgeous cocktail ring created by the jewelry designer Temple St. Claire. This cocktail ring was crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 kara...
Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,805
W 0.4 in L 0.4 in
Cartier diamond pave heart stud earrings full set, box and Cartier certificate
By Cartier
Located in Addlestone, GB
Beautiful Cartier Diamond-set heart shape earrings Absolutely classic and stunning heart shape Cartier earrings, these Pave set Brilliant-cut earrings are perfect for any occasion. ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vivid Diamonds GIA Certified 7.23 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Breathtakingly beautiful Vivid Diamonds engagement ring crafted in platinum, featuring an exceptional GIA certified antique emerald cut diamond weighing 7.23 carats, D color, IF cla...
Diamond, Platinum
Sold|$15,800
L 6.5 in
Seaman Schepps 18K Yellow Gold Coral Mother of Pearl Diamond, Morganite Bracelet
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 18K yellow gold Diamond: 26 round brilliant cut = 0.43cttw Color: G Clarity: VS1-2 Dimensions: bracelet measures 6.5-inches in length Weight: 122.16 grams
Coral, Diamond, Morganite, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Granat Brothers Old European Cut Diamond and Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 5.75 This stunning vintage diamond engagement ring will absolutely take your breath away. Exquisitely designed with multiple shapes of diamonds in a luxurious platinum se...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Antique Amethyst And Gold Riviére Necklace And Earrings Suite, Circa 1880
Located in London, GB
An antique amethyst and gold riviére necklace and earrings suite, with large, oval faceted, graduated amethysts, in open backed decorative, trefoil design, gallery strip bezel settin...
Amethyst, Gold
PERY ET FILS Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With 7.22 Ctw In Diamonds & Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
A French bombe cocktail ring with gemstones designed by Pery Et Fils This is a very beautiful classic cocktail ring, created in Paris France, back in the late 20th century. The ring...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k ...
$55,000
Sophia D. Three Stone Ring
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
A three stone ring set in platinum with 2.01 carats of diamond center stone, 1.50 carats of diamond side stones accented with 2.05 carats of blue sapphires. Sophia D has been known...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire
CARTIER Vintage Tubogas yellow gold necklace Africa model
By Cartier
Located in PARIS, FR
Cartier vintage gold and steel tubogas necklace CARTIER - Cartier Africa tubogas three-row necklace in 18k( 750°/°°) gold and steel. Signed Cartier and numbered. French work dating ...
Yellow Gold
Platinum Diamond and Invisible Set Blue Sapphire Ring
Located in Webster, NY
Vintage approximately 2.62CT Round Brilliant Cut diamond ring with blue sapphires set in a mosaic design crafted in platinum Gemstone: Diamond and Sapphire Gemstone Size: Irregular ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Issac Nussbaum GIA Certified 2.02 Carat Natural Pink Diamond Ring
By Issac Nussbaum
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful natural color pink diamond from ISSAC NUSSBAUM NEW YORK weighs an impressive 2.02 carats and is a rare cushion shape stone with a vs2 clarity fancy brown pink with pi...
Pink Diamond
$49,800
W 1.38 in L 7.25 in
TIFFANY & CO. 1977 Angela Cummings Geometric Orchids Bangle In 18Kt Jade & Lapis
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Bangle bracelet designed by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. Beautiful geometric piece, created in New York city by the iconic Angela Cummings for the Tiffany Studios, back in the ...
Lapis Lazuli, Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Certified Emerald Cut Ruby & Trapezoid Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in New York, NY
Classic three stone ruby and diamond ring in 18k white gold. Ring contains 1 center vivid red emerald cut ruby 2.07ct and 2 side step cut trapezoid diamonds 0.51tcw. Center ruby is ...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold
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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