Chanel Diamond Large White Gold Flower Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Large Flower Ring by Chanel. With round brilliant cut diamonds E color VVS2
Diamond, 18k Gold
CHANEL Camellia Citrine Amethyst Yellow Gold Flower Ring
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite ring from Chanel's Camellia collection is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a
Amethyst, Citrine, Yellow Gold
Chanel Camellia Flower Aquamarine Sapphire White Gold Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
Chanel 18k White Gold Aquamarine & Blue Sapphire Ring, from the "Camellia" Collection. This ring
Aquamarine, Sapphire, White Gold
Chanel Camelia 18k Solid Heavy Yellow Gold Flower Ring 56
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous Chanel ring from the elegant Camelia collection features the classic flower design
Yellow Gold
Big Flower Ring 18 Karat Gold With Round and Chanel Baguette Diamonds
By Angeletti
Located in Roma, IT
Big Flower Ring 18kt Gold With Round and Chanel Baguette Diamonds. A Cascade of Blue sapphires for
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
Unavailable
Chanel Diamond White Gold Flower Ring
By Chanel
Located in Sunny Isles Beach, FL
CHANEL Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold, Total Diamond Weight: 1.84ct, Center Diamond
Diamond, 18k Gold
CHANEL 18K White Gold Flower Ring With Diamonds Size 6
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This Camelia ring from Chanel is made of 18K white gold and features sparkling Pave white diamonds
Chanel 08A Silver Tone Opalescent Layered Button Flower CC Cocktail Ring SZ 6.5
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Silver-tone metal construction. Stacked button flower detail with opalescent finish. Center crystal
Crystal
18K Gold "Chanel" Like 7.6 Carat Pink Sapphire, Diamond and Pariba Flower Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptional and Rare Oval Pariba weighing 1.08 carats. This Pink Sapphire Flower cocktail ring is
White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gol...
Chanel Flower Ring size 6
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Flower Ring is in excellent condition. Faux pearl center surrounded by
Chanel Gold Flower Cocktail Ring
By Chanel
Located in Greenwich, CT
Authentic Chanel Flower Ring, crafted in 18k white gold. This dazzling ring is previously loved, is
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Chanel Ring T54 Ruthenium Flower Glass Pearl Dark Green Resin and Rhinestones
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel flower ring in silver plated ruthenium, very dark green resin set with rhinestones. In the
Base Metal
Chanel 18 Karat White Gold Amethyst and Tsavorite Large Flower Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
This Chanel flower ring is made of 18K white gold and embellished with tsavorites and an amethyst
Amethyst, White Gold
Chanel Vintage Flower Cocktail Ring
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Vintage Flower Cocktail Ring. Silver-tone flower cocktail ring from Chanel Vintage featuring
Chanel Multi Gem Flower Ring
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Colorful and Vibrant Chanel ring composed of peridot, amethyst, and aqua "petals" with small round
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold
Chanel Gripoix CC Flower Ring
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
- circa Spring 2011 - gold-tone - black/red/white - flower motifs - signature CC logo - slip-on
Gold Plate
Chanel Camelia Agate Gold Flower Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold "Camelia" White Agate Flower Ring by Chanel. From Chanel's beautiful "Camelia
Agate, 18k Gold
CHANEL platinum diamond solitaire flower ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
Exquisite! Authentic Chanel Platinum Diamond Solitaire Flower Ring. Metal: Platinum Ring size
Diamond, Platinum
Chanel Camelia Diamond Gold Flower Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Camelia Flower Ring by Chanel. Part of Chanel's gorgeous "Camelia
Diamond, 18k Gold
Chanel Amethyst and Tsavorite Flower Ring
By Chanel
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 2005, 18k, by Chanel, Paris, France. This incredibly chic ring by Chanel features a vibrant
Amethyst, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chanel CC Embellished Crystal Flower Ring
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Crafted in France from silver-tone metal, this ornate vintage ring from Chanel showcases an elegant
Chanel Iolite Peridot Gold Flower Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
This gorgeous ring stays faithful to Chanel’s tradition of feminine creations with its majestically
Iolite, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Large Camelia Flower Diamond Gold Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Large Camelia Flower Ring by Chanel. From the Chanel "Camelia" Collection
Diamond, 18k Gold
CHANEL Amber & Gold Gripoix Multi-Flower Ring
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Amber & Gold Gripoix Multi-Flower Ring Age: c. 2007 Made in France Materials: goldtone
CHANEL Camelia Diamond White Gold Flower Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Flower Ring by Chanel. Part of Chanel's gorgeous "Camelia" collection
Diamond, 18k Gold
CHANEL Goldtone Flower Ring With Dangling CC
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Goldtone Flower Ring With Dangling CC Age: c.2003 Made in France Materials: goldtone
Chanel Citrine Rhodolite Garnet Gold Flower Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
combination of gleaming 18K yellow gold and glistening gems, this spellbinding ring from Chanel is adorned
Citrine, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Byzantine Diamond White Gold Flower Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
Drawing on artistic influences from the Byzantine Empire, this ring from Chanel's Byzantine
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chanel Diamond Flower Cocktail White Gold Ring
By Chanel
Located in Feasterville, PA
A magnificent Chanel diamond cocktail ring featuring 2.35cts of the finest round brilliant cut and
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chanel Diamond Flower Cocktail White Gold Ring
By Chanel
Located in Feasterville, PA
An extraordinary diamond white gold cocktail ring by Chanel that features 2.35 carats of the finest
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chanel Vintage Gold Plated CC Marquise Crystal Flower Ring
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Vintage Gold Plated CC Marquise Crystal Flower Ring *Marked 02 *Made in France *US Ring
Chanel Camelia Large Black Agate Flower Gold Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold "Camellia" Black Onyx Large Flower Ring by Chanel. From Chanel's beautiful
Onyx, 18k Gold
CHANEL Camelia White Agate Yellow Gold Flower Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold "Camelia" White Agate Flower Ring by Chanel. From Chanel's beautiful "Camelia
Agate, 18k Gold
Chanel Camelia Black Onyx Gold Medium Flower Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold "Camelia" Black Onyx Medium Flower Ring by Chanel. From Chanel's beautiful
Onyx, 18k Gold
Chanel Camellia Large Black Agate Flower Gold Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold "Camellia" Black Onyx Large Flower Ring by Chanel. From Chanel's beautiful
Onyx, 18k Gold
Chanel Camelia White Agate Gold Medium Flower Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Camelia Medium White Agate Flower Ring by Chanel. From Chanel's beautiful Camelia
Agate, 18k Gold
Chanel Amethyst and Tsavorite Garnet Gold Flower Ring
By Chanel
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 2005 18k, by Chanel, France. This incredibly chic ring from Chanel features a vibrant purple
Amethyst, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
Chanel Diamond White Gold Two-Flower Camellia Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond "Camellia" Two-Flower Medium Ring by Chanel. With round brilliant cut
Diamond, White Gold
Chanel Camellia Flower Aquamarine Sapphire White Gold Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
Chanel 18k White Gold Aquamarine & Blue Sapphire Ring, from the "Camellia" Collection. This ring
Aquamarine, Sapphire, White Gold
Chanel Camelia Large Black Agate White Gold Flower Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Camellia Black Onyx Large Flower Ring by Chanel. From Chanel's beautiful Camellia
Onyx, 18k Gold
Chanel Gold Camellia Flower and Pearl Ring- size 6
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Gold Camellia Flower and Pearl Ring- MINT Condition The classic cocktail ring makes a
Chanel Camelia Camellia Flower Diamond Onyx White Gold Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold "Camelia" Diamonds And Black Onyx Flower Ring by Chanel. With 102 brilliant cut
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Chanel Camelia Camellia Flower Diamond Onyx White Gold Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold "Camelia" Diamonds And Black Onyx Flower Ring by Chanel. With 102 brilliant cut
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Chanel Diamond Camelia Camellia Flower Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Camelia Flower Ring by Chanel. With 1 Round Brilliant Cut Diamond VS1
Diamond, 18k Gold
Chanel 18k White Gold Ceramic and Diamond Flower Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
This pretty Chanel 18K White Gold Ceramic Diamond Flower Ring is made with 18K White Gold forming a
Diamond, White Gold
Chanel Camellia Green Peridot Blue Iolite Gold Flower Ring
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite ring from Chanel's Camellia collection is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a
Iolite, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Camélia White Gold and Onyx Large Flower Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
The Chanel “Camélia” ring is crafted from 18K white gold and set with an onyx. The ring weighs 21.6
Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chanel Camélia White Gold and Onyx Medium Flower Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
The Chanel “Camélia” ring is crafted from 18K white gold and set with an onyx. The ring weighs 11.9
Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chanel Camélia White Gold and Onyx Medium Flower Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
The Chanel “Camélia” ring is crafted from 18K white gold and set with an onyx. The ring weighs 11.9
Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chanel 18K White Gold Amethyst and Tsavorite Large Flower Ring
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
How incredible is this Chanel amethyst and tsavorite flower ring?! The perfect statement ring
Amethyst, Tsavorite, White Gold
Chanel Camelia Camellia Medium White Agate Flower Yellow Gold Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Camelia Medium Size White Agate Flower Ring by Chanel. From Chanel's beautiful
Agate, 18k Gold
Chanel Camélia 18 Karat Yellow Gold Onyx Large Flower Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
Chanel which exudes gentle femininity and prestigious excellence. Ring Top Dimensions: 26mm x 25mm
Onyx, Yellow Gold
Chanel White Gold Diamond and Triple Gemstone Flower Cocktail Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
A joyful festival of vivacious colors and refreshing glisten, this spellbinding ring from Chanel
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Peridot, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chanel White Gold Diamond and Triple Gemstone Flower Cocktail Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
A joyful festival of vivacious colors and refreshing glisten, this spellbinding ring from Chanel
Amethyst, Aquamarine, White Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Chanel Camélia Galbé White Ceramic and Diamond Flower Ring in White Gold
By Chanel
Located in London, England
An extremely elegant vintage Chanel white ceramic and Diamond flower ring set in 18k white gold
Diamond, White Gold
Chanel Paris Camelia Flower Ring in 18Kt Yellow Gold with Carved Black Onyx
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Large Camelia ring designed by Chanel. The Camelia ring, is one of the most iconic modern pieces
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Camélia 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Ceramic, 3.00 Carat Diamond Flower Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
The Chanel “Camélia” ring is made out of 18K yellow gold and ceramic and weighs 21.7 grams. It is
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Iolite Peridot Gold Flower Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
This gorgeous ring stays faithful to Chanel’s tradition of feminine creations with its majestically
Iolite, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
CHANEL Metiers d'art 2012 Faux Pearl Hand Chain Bracelet w. Attached Ring & Silver Gripoix Flowers RT. $3850
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
logos. Chain link border and attached, adjustable gripoix flower ring and dangling CC charm. Lobster
Chanel Diamond Yellow Gold Large Camellia Flower Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Large Camelia Flower Ring by Chanel. From the Chanel "Camelia" Collection
Diamond, 18k Gold
Chanel Women's Embellished Flower CC Ring
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to ring is evident. This item is slightly tarnished and there
Chanel Camellia White Ceramic Gold Flower Ring
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
18k gold and white ceramic Camellia flower ring by Chanel. Ring size - 6.25, top - 26mm x 25mm
Gold
$30,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.97 in W 1.02 in Dm 8 in
AUSTRIAN Art Deco 1925 Curvex Wristwatch in Platinum With 7.75 Ctw in Gemstones
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco curvex wristwatch in platinum with gemstones. This is an absolutely gorgeous wristwatch, created in Austria during the art deco period, back in the late 1920's. The case...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold EU 53 Panthere Head Solid Design Spotted Lacquer Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
CARTIER 18K Yellow Gold Panthere Head Solid Design Spotted Lacquer Ring. This is a must-have Cartier ring for every "Cartier addict". The beautiful solid gold Cartier Panthere head...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$38,800Sale Price|20% Off
Syna Yellow Gold Cuff Diamond Bracelet
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18kyg Diamond 7.50 carats approx. Open cuff bracelet About the Designers ~ Dharmesh & Namrata Drawing inspiration from little things, Dharmesh & Namrata Kothari have c...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Ruby And Yellow Sapphire Yellow Gold Wide Band Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Ruby And Yellow Sapphire Wide Band Ring by Chanel. With 1 Yellow Sapphire totaling .10ct 6 rubies 3mm each 1 small ruby on the side Details: Ring Size: 5 Width: 10m...
Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Cartier Panther Panthere Claw Diamond Black Onyx White Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond & Black Onyx Panther Panthere Claw Ring by Cartier. This ring comes with Cartier box. With 145 Round brilliant cut diamonds VVS1 clarity, E color total weigh...
Diamond, Onyx, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Multi-Gem Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This exquisite Italian-made bracelet in 14K yellow gold showcases a regal panther link design, adorned with a trio of bezel-set cabochon gemstones: a 0.75-carat emerald, a 1-carat ru...
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Panthere Yellow Gold Enamel & Diamond Set Watch
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A ladies yellow gold Panthere wristwatch. Featuring a silver dial with roman numerals, a secret signature at X, a blued steel sword-shaped hands and a yellow gold diamond set bezel. ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Chanel Jumbo Matte Ombre Alligator Timeless Double Flap
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Rare Item - Chanel Jumbo Matte Ombre Alligator Timeless Double Flap Bag iconic handbag crafted in Alligator skin and silver hardware. Red double front flap and signature 'CC' turn-...
$12,920
H 14 in D 7 in L 18 in
Chanel 1994 Vintage Organic Beige XL Weekend Travel Supermodel Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 1994 Vintage Organic Beige XL Weekend Travel Overnight Supermodel Bag Year: 1994-1996 Gold hardware Quilted canvas exterior Leather trim strap and gold tone hardware with sat...
Massive Brutalist Aquamarine Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970s, palladium, Switzerland. This stunning one-of-a-kind ring features a magnificent 48.60 carat cube of aquamarine in a sleek Swiss Modern frame. The highly dimensional, ...
Aquamarine, Palladium
John Galliano for Christian Dior Ruched Corset Bustier Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous soft gold fine silk knit dress from Christian Dior. It has an inner boned corset with underwire bust cups, and detachable spaghetti straps enabling the dress to also be wo...
GUCCI by Tom Ford Pink GG Monogram Logo Satin Lizard Barbiecore Horsebit Bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
A stunning Gucci clutch Made of finest pink satin Ruched style, with the famous GUCCI GG Monogram stamped on silk Exotic Lizard Skin Trimming Mat-gold hardware Horsebit detail Fully ...
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Jade, Diamond, Black Enamel Statement Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Embrace the extraordinary with this strikingly sculptural ring by David Webb, a piece that beautifully marries historical inspiration with modern design. Crafted in luxurious gold, t...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
UNWORN Gucci by Tom Ford 2004 Dragon Pearl Jeweled Mink Fur Purse Evening Bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
EXTREMELY RARE GUCCI BY TOM FORD GORGEOUS FUR EVENING BAG WITH STUNNING JEWELED DRAGON DETAIL DETAILS: A GUCCI signature piece that will last you for many years From one of GUCC...
GIVENCHY COUTURE A/W 1997 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Cheetah Print Faux Fur Paneled Coat
By Givenchy, Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
GIVENCHY COUTURE A/W 1997 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Cheetah Print Faux Fur Paneled Coat Brand / Manufacturer: Givenchy Couture Collection: A/W 1997 (Runway) Designer: Alexander McQueen Styl...
Roberto Cavalli 2003 Runway Cut-Out Silk Gown Showstopper Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Berlin, BE
Holy Grail Archival Cavalli Gown Thie beautiful Roberto Cavalli’s Spring/Summer 2003 gown is an exquisite statement in feminine allure, a masterpiece of fluid elegance. Well documen...
In the years following the opening of her modest millinery shop, Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel became a pivotal designer of both fashionable casual wear and Paris haute couture as well as an icon and arbiter of 20th-century style with her bob haircut and pearls. Today vintage Chanel handbags, jackets and evening dresses are among the most sought-after clothing and accessories for fashion lovers all over the world.
The first Chanel shop was established in 1910 in Paris on rue Cambon by the young milliner Gabrielle Chanel (1883–1971), who had picked up the nickname “Coco” while working as a club singer. The boutique drew the attention of the Parisian fashion elite who popularized her wide-brimmed Chanel Modes hats. Soon she added a sportswear store in the Normandy resort town of Deauville, where Coco set the tone for her defining sense of style — traditionally masculine garments reimagined for feminine shapes, made from simple jersey fabric.
Effortless and elegant, Chanel's designs promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by complicated layers of fabric and cumbersome corsets. She followed this success with a couture house, opened in 1915 in Biarritz.
But Chanel was not born into a life of glamour. Following the death of her mother, her father left her in an orphanage where she lived until the age of 18. It was there that she learned to sew as well as appreciate the classic pairing of black and white as worn by the nuns.
In 1926, Chanel introduced her first little black dress, reclaiming a color that had once been reserved for mourning and working-class women. That same decade, she debuted her perfume, Chanel No. 5, as well as the Chanel suit with a fitted skirt, inspired by the boxy lines of men’s clothing and employing a sporty tweed.
Chanel closed her fashion operations during World War II, then returned to the industry in 1954 to design for the functional needs of modern women.
Structure and wearability endured in all of Chanel’s clothing and accessories, like the quilted leather 2.55 handbag — a 1955 update of a 1920s-era design — with its gold-chain shoulder strap that freed up a woman’s hands. The 1957 two-tone slingback pumps had a practical heel height while offering a bold statement in the black tip of the shoes. Her collarless jacket reacted against the constricting styles of Christian Dior's New Look, replacing them with a design that was timeless, an instant classic.
After Coco Chanel died in 1971, the brand underwent several changes in leadership, including fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld, who took over as artistic director in 1983. His collections for Chanel displayed his knack for synthesizing old and new, high and low. Lagerfeld revived Chanel ballet flats and thoroughly embraced the classic logo's interlocking CCs, which took the form of a clasp featured on so many of the rare Chanel bags that are much sought after today.
Vintage Karl Lagerfeld designs for Chanel dresses, coats and other clothing of the 1980s, '90s and 2000s riffed on its iconography, accenting a lexicon of Chanel-isms with tastes of the moment. And as the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers, vintage Chanel bags of the 1990s are among the most prized of the brand’s offerings.
Over the years, the company has continued to innovate, such as expanding into ready-to-wear fashion in 1978 and, in 2002, establishing a subsidiary company — Paraffection — dedicated to preserving the heritage skills of fashion artisan workshops. The House of Chanel still operates its flagship on rue Cambon in Paris, where it all began.
Browse vintage Chanel bags, evening dresses, shoes, jewelry and other clothing and accessories on 1stDibs.
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.