Cave Ring
Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings
22k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Signet Rings
Amethyst, Gold
Antique Early 19th Century European Georgian Signet Rings
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s British Cluster Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s British Modern Signet Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Modern Signet Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Modern Signet Rings
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s British Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Finnish Modern More Rings
Brass, Gilt Metal
2010s British Wedding Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s British Modern Signet Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s Swedish Modernist More Rings
Silver
Vintage 1970s American Modernist More Rings
Onyx, Rhodocrosite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Quartz, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Stainless Steel, Steel
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Signet Rings
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1920s Swiss Edwardian Signet Rings
Carnelian
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Cluster Rings
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s British Victorian Signet Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Georgian Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Classical Roman Signet Rings
Agate, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s European Victorian Signet Rings
Crystal, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Signet Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique 1890s French Napoleon III Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Signet Rings
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Signet Rings
Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
14k Gold
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Signet Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Signet Rings
15k Gold, Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Engagement Rings
Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s American Wedding Rings
Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Fashion Rings
Silver
2010s Italian Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Victorian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 2000s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Signet Rings
Agate, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Mixed Metal, Gold, 18k G...
2010s Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Bangles
Crystal
2010s American Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gol...
Vintage 1970s Finnish Modern Band Rings
Brass
2010s American Artist Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century Chinese Artisan Bangles
Jade
20th Century More Rings
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Fashion Rings
Sterling Silver
Unknown Engagement Rings
Vintage 1970s American Modern Fashion Rings
White 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.
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