Cobalt Ring
20th Century American Band Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
2010s Tanzanian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1880s Austrian Artisan Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Spinel, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Tanzanite, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Contemporary Engagement Rings
Spinel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings
Diamond, Spinel, Platinum
20th Century American Band Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Spinel, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Artisan Engagement Rings
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Artisan Engagement Rings
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings
21st Century and Contemporary North American Band Rings
Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings
2010s Indian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s British Artist Fashion Rings
2010s Singaporean Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Tanzanite, White Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 18th Century Georgian Cocktail Rings
Enamel, Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Fashion Rings
22k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau More Rings
Diamond
Antique 1820s English Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Enamel, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Retro Fashion Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Jade, 14k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1980s Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 18th Century Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond
2010s German Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Blue Sapphire, Silver
1990s American Retro Dome Rings
Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modernist Cocktail Rings
Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Dome Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s British Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Engagement Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k...
2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Israeli Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Tanzanite, White Gold
Antique 17th Century Unknown Renaissance Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Antique 1880s British Victorian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century American Contemporary Dome Rings
18k Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modern Band Rings
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Georgian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Black Opal, 18k Gold
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Cobalt Ring For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Cobalt Ring?
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 Bvlgari 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024Yes, cobalt can be good for wedding rings. Many people like the sleek silver tone of cobalt, and the metal can be plated with various colors like black and blue, so there are a wide variety of styles to choose from. Cobalt is also a durable option, as it resists scratching, bending and chipping. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of wedding rings.
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