Carved Shank Ring
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique 1820s Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan More Rings
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
20th Century North American Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Jade, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Victorian Cocktail Rings
Kyanite, Tanzanite, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Late Victorian More Rings
Gold
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Fashion Rings
Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1970s British Artisan Cocktail Rings
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Lapis Lazuli, Gold
2010s American Artisan Fashion Rings
Jade
Antique 1870s American Neoclassical Fashion Rings
Agate, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Revival Signet Rings
Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 1890s British Engagement Rings
Opal, Yellow Gold
Antique 1850s Unknown Early Victorian Dome Rings
Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Victorian Dome Rings
Emerald, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Rhodium
Vintage 1940s American Native American Cocktail Rings
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s European Contemporary Fashion Rings
Jade, Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Asian Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Jade, Gold, 22k Gold
Antique 1870s Victorian Engagement Rings
Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Carnelian, Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Signet Rings
Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Engagement Rings
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Malachite, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Signet Rings
Hematite, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Modernist Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Gothic Revival Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold
Mid-20th Century Finnish Modern Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Quartz, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Dome Rings
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Fashion Rings
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Coral, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s French Dome Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold
20th Century Etruscan Revival Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold
20th Century North American Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
Late 20th Century North American Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Victorian Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Pearl, 14k Gold
20th Century American Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Coral, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White 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.
- What is a shank on a ring?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A shank on a ring is another word for the band. It is the portion of the ring that encircles the finger.
- What is a split shank ring?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Split shank rings are differentiated by their band, which splits in two on either side to frame the gem in the center. The double band provides area to add additional accenting gems.
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