Friendship Rings
2010s Cocktail Rings
Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Band Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Wedding Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 18th Century Dutch Georgian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 10k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings
Tanzanite, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s English Victorian Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s British Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
Antique 1890s Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bridal Rings
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Georgian Wedding Rings
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings
Quartz, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Cluster Rings
Garnet, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Lebanese Contemporary Signet Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique 1880s British Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, 15k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Signet Rings
Garnet, 14k Gold
Antique 17th Century English Band Rings
Gold
Antique 17th Century English Band Rings
Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Fashion Rings
Black Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Contemporary Signet Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Greek Classical Greek Cocktail Rings
Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold, Gold, Gilt Metal, Bronze
Vintage 1920s American Fashion Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique 1880s English Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique 1870s British Victorian Fashion Rings
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century European Cocktail Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Dome Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Fashion Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Fashion Rings
Spinel, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Fashion Rings
Garnet, 14k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Engagement Rings
Sapphire, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
2010s French Contemporary Fashion Rings
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 16th Century Renaissance Fashion Rings
Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Fashion Rings
Pink Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings
Emerald, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1890s British Victorian Engagement Rings
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Moonstone, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Band Rings
Gold
Antique Early 1800s Empire Signet Rings
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century Modern Signet Rings
Garnet, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s English Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, White 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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