Cartier Van Dinh Ring
Vintage 1960s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Fashion Rings
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Modernist Cocktail Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Modernist Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1970s Modernist Dome Rings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Modernist Cocktail Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modern Fashion Rings
18k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Modernist Fashion Rings
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Fashion Rings
Citrine, 18k Gold
1990s French Modernist Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Signet Rings
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s French Modernist Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Modernist Band Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Modern Band Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings
Hematite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Modernist Band Rings
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century French Modern Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Band Rings
Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Artisan Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1990s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century French Modern Cufflinks
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Bangles
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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2010s Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags
Late 20th Century French Modern Cuff Bracelets
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Hoop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s English Etruscan Revival Dangle Earrings
Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modernist Cuff Bracelets
Jade, Black Jade, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1970s British Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian More Rings
Ruby, Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Band Rings
Chrysophrase, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s German Modernist Cocktail Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Vanity Items
Diamond, Jade, Natural Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Vintage 1970s French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Dome Rings
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Modernist Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s French Band Rings
18k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Solitaire Rings
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 2000s French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Modernist Fashion Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Modernist Fashion Rings
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Band Rings
18k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Modernist Fashion Rings
18k Gold
Vintage 1970s French Fashion Rings
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Fashion Rings
18k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Modernist Cocktail Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Band Rings
18k Gold
Vintage 1970s French Cocktail Rings
18k Gold
20th Century French Modern Band Rings
Silver, Sterling Silver
American Band Rings
Vintage 1970s French Band Rings
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century French Modern Band Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Contemporary Fashion Rings
18k Gold, Steel
Vintage 1980s French Modernist Band Rings
Onyx, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Fashion Rings
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Cocktail Rings
18k Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century French Chain Necklaces
Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Link Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Modernist More Jewelry
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Retro Cocktail Rings
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Link Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Band Rings
18k Gold
Vintage 1970s American More Rings
15k Gold
Vintage 1970s French Contemporary Fashion Rings
18k Gold
Vintage 1970s French Fashion Rings
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s French Modern Band Rings
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Cocktail Rings
18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Fashion Rings
18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Modernist Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Band Rings
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Modernist Fashion Rings
18k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Modernist Wedding Rings
Gold, 18k Gold
1990s American Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Fashion Rings
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s French Fashion Rings
18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Fashion Rings
18k Gold
Vintage 1950s French Band Rings
18k Gold
Vintage 1970s French Band Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Band Rings
18k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Band Rings
Lapis Lazuli, 18k 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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