Charles Krypell Diamond Sapphire Ring
1990s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Band Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century North American Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Tsavorite, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Belle Époque More Necklaces
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Emerald, 18k Gold
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Band Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Tennis Bracelets
Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Band Rings
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Unknown Art Deco More Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
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Late 20th Century American Band Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
1990s Modern Fashion Rings
White Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Late 20th Century More Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Contemporary Fashion Rings
Emerald, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Blue Sapphire, Emerald, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modern Band Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Aquamarine, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century American More Rings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Band Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century American More Rings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1990s Unknown Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
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.