Cornucopia Ring
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings
South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1820s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s British Belle Époque Cluster Rings
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s British Baroque Revival Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s American Etruscan Revival Signet Rings
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s British Belle Époque Fashion Rings
Topaz, White Gold
Vintage 1940s American More Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage 1920s French Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Cocktail Rings
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Modernist Three-Stone Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Yellow ...
Vintage 1960s French Link Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1960s French Retro Cuff Bracelets
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Antique 1820s Unknown Georgian More Rings
Natural Pearl, Enamel, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Engagement Rings
Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Clip-on Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cocktail Rings
Beryl, Green Beryl, Sterling Silver
Antique 16th Century British Renaissance More Rings
Rock Crystal, 22k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Onyx, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s North American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1910s English Drop Necklaces
Opal, 9k Gold
Antique 1750s Unknown Georgian Dome Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s German Contemporary Band Rings
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Beryl, Peridot, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings
Amethyst, Tsavorite, White Gold
20th Century French Cocktail Rings
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
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Unknown Cocktail Rings
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Dome Rings
Agate, 22k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Australian Victorian Cocktail Rings
Morganite, 9k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Band Rings
18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Unknown Classical Roman Signet Rings
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Carnelian
2010s Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
18k Gold
Vintage 1950s French Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Unknown Classical Roman Signet Rings
Antique Early 1800s Neoclassical Signet Rings
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Band Rings
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s French Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Classical Roman Cocktail Rings
Agate, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Onyx, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Classical Roman Engagement Rings
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Cocktail Rings
18k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Roman Signet Rings
Agate, Carnelian, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1800s French Georgian Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold
English Band Rings
Diamond
French Clip-on Earrings
Vintage 1970s Brooches
Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Italian Retro Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Carnelian, Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Jasper, 22k Gold
2010s British Belle Époque Fashion Rings
Peridot, Topaz, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century German Renaissance Revival Silver Chargers and...
Silver
Vintage 1940s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier British Georgian Signet Rings
Carnelian, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 18th Century British Cocktail Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold
2010s Australian Renaissance Three-Stone Rings
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Solitaire Rings
Agate, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Diamond, 15k Gold, 9k 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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