Dolphin Rings
2010s More Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Contemporary Fashion Rings
14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Fashion Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Fashion Rings
Sapphire, Sterling Silver
2010s Turkish Modernist Fashion Rings
Zircon, Tsavorite, Sapphire, Diamond, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Silver
Vintage 1980s American Fashion Rings
Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Coral, Diamond, Gold
20th Century Fashion Rings
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Palladium
1990s Spanish Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond...
2010s Swiss Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Bridal Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Gold
2010s Swiss Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Fashion Rings
Pink Sapphire, Gold
Late 20th Century Greek Modernist Cocktail Rings
Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Tourmaline, White Gold
Antique 16th Century Signet Rings
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Signet Rings
Carnelian, Silver
Vintage 1980s American Regency Center Tables
Wood, Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Dutch Decorative Boxes
Silver
Antique 1710s English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dome Rings
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century American Artisan Dome Rings
Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Agate, White Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Pink Sapphire, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Fashion Rings
Sapphire, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Greek Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Band Rings
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Fashion Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Fashion Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k 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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