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.
Early 2000s French Cocktail Rings
Quartz, Rose Gold
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.
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 Worship.
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 rose-cut diamond on a gold star motif, within a twisted ropework border.
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 clear quartz, an inspired choice by U.K. designer Stephen Webster.
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 60's and subtle in a very loud way. Set in 18kt white gold.
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 ring by the famous Greek jewelry house Lalaounis.
Emerald, Tiger's Eye, 22k Gold
Sapphire Diamond platinum Oval Bull’s Eye Plaque Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Measuring a full inch long and 3/4 of an inch wide, yet designed with a profile low enough to offer a hint of practicality, this is an absolutely beautiful rendering of diamonds, sap...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
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 G-H in color and VS2 in clarity. The center stone is bezel set with an onyx halo, ...
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 Diamonds weighing 0.86 carats. 8.65 grams Ring Size 6 US.
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's eye set in an abstract gold ring.
Malachite, 14k Gold
Art Deco Diamond and Emerald Ring
Located in New Orleans, LA
Bold and chic, this contemporary Art Deco-style ring is a symphony of diamonds and emeralds. Crafted in a striking "bull's eye" design, this ring dazzles with a 0.55 carat diamond at...
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 Stephen Webster made of oxidized silver, artistically depicting gargoyle heads.
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 Calibre Cut Rubies Weighing Approximately 1.50 cts.
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.
Black Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold
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 engagement piece features a modern Round Brilliant Cut diamond at the center of a platinum ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
3.54 Carat Emerald Cut Blue Sapphire Trapezoid Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A classic statement for collectors, this 3.54 carat blue sapphire cocktail ring is handcrafted in platinum by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills and centered by a richly colored emerald c...
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Emerald...
CARTIER Platinum, Diamond and Sapphire Two Panther Head Bangle
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A legendary emblem of the Maison, Cartier’s iconic panther motif finds bold and opulent expression in this rare 1960s bangle. Fashioned in platinum and completely encrusted with bril...
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Cartier 18Kt. Yellow Gold Art Deco Styled Watch with Original Buckle from 1930's
By Cartier
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Cartier Paris STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Square METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm X Width 20mm MOVEMENT / ...
Bvlgari Rose Gold Diamond Serpenti Viper Ring Size 55 353288
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A sophisticated 18k rose gold diamond ring by Bvlgari from the Serpenti collection. The Serpenti Viper ring coils around the finger, comprising of alternating stations of 6 high poli...
Diamond, Rose Gold
A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace, the flexible tapering yellow gold body formed of three rows of scale-like collets each set with a round cabochon-cut turquoise, the h...
Turquoise, Gold
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Platinum Art Deco Style Sugarloaf Emerald and Diamond Ring Engagement Ring
By Gold Adore
Located in San Francisco, CA
I am seriously in LOVE with this ring. It might just be my favorite ring yet. Crafted in Platinum, the design features an amazing gemstone center, flanked by French Cut Diamonds, and...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
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
Seed Turquoise, Raw Diamond and Pearl Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Graduated Seed Turquoise, Raw Diamond and Pearl Necklace with an 18k white gold clasp. Multiple strands of seed turquoise spaced with raw diamond beads and pearls. Shortest 15.5". L...
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vivid Diamonds GIA Certified 18.66 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Exquisite Vivid Diamonds Engagement ring crafted in platinum, showcasing a sensational GIA Certified Emerald Cut Diamond weighing 18.66 Carats, and 2 tapered baguette cut diamonds we...
Diamond, Platinum
1925s Art Deco 2 Carat Emeralds 2.20 Carat Diamonds Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in platinum. Sublime art deco ring, its entire platinum setting is closed set on its top with a Colombian emerald- cut emerald and an antique- cut diamond. This duo of gems is s...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Cartier Panther Panthere Claw Diamond Black Onyx White Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond & Black Onyx Panther Panthere Claw Ring by Cartier. This ring comes with Cartier box. With 145 Round brilliant cut diamonds VVS1 clarity, E color total weigh...
Diamond, Onyx, White Gold
Rainbow Galaxy Confetti Cigar Band, 8.5mm Wide 14K White Gold Satin Finish
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This wide rainbow galaxy confetti ring is scattered with a total of 1.36 carats of sapphires, rubies, and tsavorite garnets to make a bold statement cigar band. These rainbow gemston...
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Ruby, Sap...
Art Deco Antique Diamond Emerald Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1915 This early Art Deco octagon shape engagement ring is handcrafted in platinum. The ring is centered with a sparkling old cushion cut diamond (7.10 x 6.5 x 4.15 mm, approxi...
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Diamond Emerald Onyx Yellow Gold Panther Panthere Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond, Emerald, Onyx Panther Ring by Cartier. Part of Cartier's "Panthere" Collection. With Round brilliant cut diamonds VVS1 clarity, E color total weight approx...
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Yellow Gold
Cartier Delices De Goa 18K Yellow Gold Diamond, Coral And Amethyst Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the timeless elegance of this exquisite pair of Cartier Delices De Goa 18K Yellow Gold earclips. Crafted with unparalleled artistry, these earclips epitomize the sophistic...
Amethyst, Diamond, Coral, Yellow Gold
Cartier Nigeria Diamond Wide Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Nigeria Diamond Wide Band Ring by Cartier. With 125 round brilliant cut diamonds VVS1 clarity, F-H color total weight approximately 5.65ct Details: Ring Size: European...
Diamond, Yellow 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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