Dragonfly Ring
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary More Rings
Diamond, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American More Rings
Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
Early 2000s Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold
Late 20th Century American Native American Fashion Rings
Coral, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Bridal Rings
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American More Jewelry
Gold, 24k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Dome Rings
Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold
2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Band Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Jade, Tsavorite, Amber, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Quartz, White Gold
1990s Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Green Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Ye...
2010s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Quartz, White Gold
2010s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Quartz, White Gold
2010s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Quartz, White Gold
2010s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Quartz, White Gold
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Bridal Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Jade, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings
Star Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Emerald, Yellow Gold
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1800s Empire Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Enamel, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Brown Diamond, Jade, Tsavorite, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Chain Necklaces
24k Gold, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Zircon, 18k Gold, Gold-filled
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Russian Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Retro Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian More Rings
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Onyx, Rubelite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Dome Rings
9k Gold
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau More Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Amethyst, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s British More Rings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco More Rings
Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco More Rings
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Tsavorite, Emerald, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Charm Bracelets
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Dome Rings
Amber
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Silver, Enamel
2010s Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Silver, Enamel
2010s American Native American Dome Rings
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Wh...
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Dragonfly Ring For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Dragonfly 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 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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