Champleve Ring
Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 17th Century Dutch Renaissance Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Revival Signet Rings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Revival Signet Rings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 16th Century European Renaissance Signet Rings
Agate, Gold, Enamel
Antique 1880s Austrian Egyptian Revival Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Dome Rings
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Drop Necklaces
Antique 1880s Victorian Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s American Artisan Boxes and Cases
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1980s British Clip-on Earrings
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Russian Modern Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
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Antique 1890s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary British Signet Rings
21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Blue Diamond
Antique 1890s Cluster Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Signet Rings
Malachite, Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Late Victorian Signet Rings
Agate, Silver
Vintage 1980s Link Bracelets
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary More Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Edwardian More Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandelier Earrings
Crystal
Vintage 1980s Unknown Revival Signet Rings
Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings
Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver
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Antique 19th Century Indian More Rings
Silver
20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1620s Dutch Renaissance Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Early 17th Century Unknown Renaissance Band Rings
22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Italian Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Fashion Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1600s Dutch Renaissance Engagement Rings
White Diamond, 22k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s British Contemporary Band Rings
18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau More Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Dome Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Spanish Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1950s Italian Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Band Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Antique 1880s Russian More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum, Enamel
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Enamel, Platinum, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Art Nouveau Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Retro Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Enamel, Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Fashion Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Art Nouveau Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Spanish Art Nouveau Fashion Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Victorian More Necklaces
Antique 1810s British Georgian Band Rings
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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