Vintage Monture Cartier Burmese Sapphire Ring, circa 1970
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Vintage Monture Cartier Burmese sapphire ring. Set to centre with an oval cabochon natural
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Monture Cartier diamond cocktail ring, French, circa 1950.
Located in London, GB
Monture Cartier diamond cocktail ring. Centrally set with a round old cut diamond in an open back
Antique Monture Cartier 18k Gold 22.80 Carat Aquamarine Cocktail Ring, Size 7.5
By Cartier
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous antique Monture Cartier cocktail ring. Monture Cartier is a signature hallmark only used
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Monture Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Monture Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring features 3 center diamonds, 2 round brilliant cut and
Cartier Monture Vintage Aquamarine and Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
This ring, signed Mtd Cartier, features a central emerald cut aquamarine stone measuring
Aquamarine, Diamond
Cartier Monture Emerald Cut Diamond And Sapphire Ring
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
approximately 2.45 carats. Set in 18K yellow gold. This ring is a Cartier Monture, a designation signifying
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Monture Cartier Diamond Gypsy Ring, 18 Karat White Gold, circa 1950
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
This gypsy ring is fully made in 18kt white gold. It is signed “Monture Cartier” and numbered P9230
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Monture GIA Certified 7.48 Carat Type IIa Marquise Cut Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
From the House of Cartier, this spectacular Monture Cartier ring, crafted in platinum, showcases a
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Cartier 3.17 Carat Diamond Gold & Platinum Ring, GIA Certified
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
additional old-cut diamonds. Made in 18k yellow gold and platinum, the piece is signed “Monture Cartier
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Platinum
Magnificent Monture Cartier Turquoise Diamond Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent 18k gold ring by Monture Cartier, with center 22 x 14mm turquoise ( with natural
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold
Cartier Monture Burmese Ruby Fancy Yellow and White Diamond platinum Flower Ring
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A Burmese ruby and fancy yellow and white diamond flower ring, Monture Cartier, designed as three
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
CARTIER Asscher Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Monture Cartier, platinum and diamond ring. Featuring a 5.62ct Asscher Cut diamond. The diamond
Diamond, Platinum
$5,596Sale Price|20% Off
MAUBOUSSIN Paris Sculpted Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With 1.42 Ctw Diamonds
By Mauboussin
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring designed by Mauboussin. This is a beautiful vintage ring, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Mauboussin, back in the late 1970. The cocktail ring was craf...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k ...
Bulgari 1980s Doppio Gold Ring, 1.7ct Blue Topaz & 1.13ct Iolite, Italy
By Bulgari
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
A gem-set doppio ring by Bvlgari. Signature piece of design, created in Rome Italy by the acclaimed jewelry house of Bulgari. This popular ring is part of the iconic doppio collecti...
Iolite, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Ruffle Hem Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous silk dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior in brightly colored flowers on a navy and burgundy background. The spaghetti strap bodice is semi fitted and adorned on one ...
GUCCI by Tom Ford Long Black Leather Trench Coat, late 1990s
By Tom Ford, Gucci
Located in Munich, DE
"If it wasn't by Tom Ford, is it even Gucci?" or as Vogue Runway wrote so aptly: "The now infamous Tom Ford look – what he later called “sexy, sensual, fuck-me clothes" – oozed power...
$1,238Sale Price|44% Off
Size: 40
Rare Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels 2004 Pumps Sz 40
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Heels Worn Twice. Only signs of Use is to the Sole, the Uppers are Perfect * Tom Ford Lotus Runway Ad Heels * This was his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent...
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Vintage 1990s Collar Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous authentic vintage Cartier collar necklace features 4 rows of geometric links crafted in 18k yellow gold. Made in France circa 1990s. Measurements: 0.78" (20mm) width, 1...
Yellow Gold
BUCCELLATI Aquamarine Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite vintage Gianmaria Buccellati cocktail ring is crafted in 18k brushed and textured yellow gold with white gold accents. This ring is set with a faceted oval 7.0mm x 10....
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Givenchy Haute Couture Gown 1995 Spectacular Silk Evening Dress
By Givenchy
Located in Berlin, BE
GIVENCHY HAUTE COUTURE 1995 gown, numbered archival piece This breathtaking evening gown is a testament to timeless elegance infused with modern sensibility. The dress features a st...
Iconic Tom Ford Yves Saint Laurent 2004 Silk Pagoda Jacket YSL
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Berlin, BE
So Iconic. The famous Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche FW 2004 Collection. The Pagoda Jacket made of 100% pure Silk. Tom Ford's final show for Yves Saint Laurent, his exquisite YSL Riv...
Magnificent Old European Cut Diamond and Sapphire Ring
By Paul Binder
Located in Lucerne, CH
Well played fusion of an antique diamond with a modern design. Binder Zurich is a well know name for collectors all over the world. The 7.21 ct old European cut diamond of approxim...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$8,920
Size: IT42 - FR38 - UK10 - US6
Gucci by Tom Ford Silver Beaded Fringe Silk and Leather Skirt, SS 1999
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in London, GB
Gucci by Tom Ford, Spring-Summer 1999: A knee-length skirt featuring a nude silk base with vertical silver-tone beaded fringe. The beads create a gradient effect and are interspersed...
John Galliano Rare Dolores Intarsia Carnation Bias Evening Dress
By John Galliano
Located in New York, NY
A rare John Galliano bias cut Carnation dress from the Dolores collection, Autumn-Winter 1995-96. Of Bianchini Férier ivory and black satin backed rayon acetate crêpe inset with int...
Vintage Bob Mackie 80's Beaded Gatsby Flapper Open Back Dress size 6 and 12
By Bob Mackie
Located in Montgomery, TX
Bob Mackie 20s Inspired Beaded Gatsby Flapper Dress Designer sizes available - 6 and 12 ( please check measurements ) Fully Beaded Mini Dress, Fully Lined, Open Back, Bra attached. S...
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Gray Canvas Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Bangkok, TH
This iconic Christian Dior Saddle Bag is crafted of canvas and laminated canvas in gray featuring silver toned hardware. Front flap Velcro closure opens to a beige fabric interior wi...
$76,299
H 8.67 in W 12.6 in D 4.34 in
Hermès Kelly Sellier 32 Noir/Black Niloticus Crocodile Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Berlin, DE
Hermès Kelly Sellier 32 in noir and niloticus crocodile leather with gold hardware. The bag has been worn but still in very good condition: small scratches on the hardware, small spo...
Iconic Spectacular Thierry Mugler SS 1997 Gown 'Kiss of the Spiderwoman'
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Behold the breathtaking embodiment of high drama and couture mastery: The stunning extremely rare Thierry Mugler "Kiss of the Spiderwoman" evening gown from the legendary Spring/Summ...
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.