Coloured Gemstone Ring
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Loose Gemstones
Opal
21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Modern Loose Gemstones
Sapphire
2010s European Artist Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Iolite, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, Gold
2010s Cypriot Contemporary Cluster Rings
Citrine, Diamond, Rubelite, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary More Rings
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1880s French Victorian Band Rings
Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s Dutch Contemporary Wedding Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Fashion Rings
Spinel, Sapphire, Opal, Garnet, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Belgian Art Deco Band Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Brazilian Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Quartz, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, ...
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Fashion Rings
Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Kunzite, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Bridal Rings
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, 10k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Fashion Rings
Zircon, Silver, Silver Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Bridal Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s European Modern Solitaire Rings
14k Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Dome Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Dome Rings
Tanzanite, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Dome Rings
Moonstone, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 1940s French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s German Contemporary Dome Rings
Other, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Australian Contemporary More Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Modern Solitaire Rings
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s German Cocktail Rings
Yellow Beryl, Beryl, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Dome Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Band Rings
Amethyst, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Romantic Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s English Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, 14k Gold
2010s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Brown Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Engagement Rings
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Gold, ...
Vintage 1910s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Fashion Rings
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s Belgian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Tourmaline, Brown Diamond, Diamond, Amethyst, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary More Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modern Dome Rings
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Peridot, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
1990s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Rubelite, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Ros...
Vintage 1970s Unknown Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 15k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s German Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Garnet, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021The best gemstone for an engagement ring is really a matter of preference. Diamonds have extraordinary brilliance, a hardness of 10, and are more scratch-resistant than any other gemstone. Emeralds and sapphires are also popular gemstones for an engagement ring. Shop a collection of vintage and modern engagement rings from some of the world’s top jewelers on 1stDibs.
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