Carved Hoop Ring
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Black Jade, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Asian Victorian Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
2010s Indian Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Emerald, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s European Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Russian Empire Hoop Earrings
Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Enamel
2010s Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Antique Early 1800s Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Fashion Rings
Agate, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18th Century Neoclassical More Rings
Carnelian, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Engagement Rings
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique 1870s Italian Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 16th Century European Renaissance Signet Rings
Agate, Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s European Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s French Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Antique 17th Century European Renaissance Cocktail Rings
Onyx, Gold
Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s English Victorian Wedding Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Three-Stone Rings
22k Gold
20th Century British Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Romantic Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Bangles
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings
Amethyst, Citrine, Crystal, Garnet, Peridot, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Blue ...
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century British High Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Engagement Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1870s British Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s British Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s British Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Cluster Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl
Antique 1880s British Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire
Antique 1870s Unknown High Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Coral, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique 1870s British Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
European Wedding Rings
Antique 1880s British Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century British Victorian More Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Labradorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Fashion Rings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 1900s Late Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 1870s Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 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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