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1990s French Modern Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Jade, Black Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Ruby
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Onyx, Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Georgian Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 1860s British Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
2010s British Edwardian Dome Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
White Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 18th Century European Georgian Bridal Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Yellow Diamond
Antique 1840s British Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Topaz, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 2000s Italian Wedding Dresses
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Pink Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Fashion Rings
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1770s Portuguese Georgian Dangle Earrings
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Silver
Vintage 1980s French More Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Unknown Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1980s French Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bangles
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century French More Rings
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Artist Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1980s French Contemporary Engagement Rings
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, 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.