Ellipse Ruby
1990s French Modern Solitaire Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s French Retro Link Bracelets
Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Modern Bracelets
Amethyst, Peridot, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modern Hoop Earrings
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Thai Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1970s Engagement Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Yellow Gold
1990s Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
1990s French Contemporary Wedding Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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2010s British Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern More Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, White Gold
20th Century French Band Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century French Band Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century French Band Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold
1990s French Modern Band Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Contemporary Band Rings
Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
1990s French Band Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold
1990s Band Rings
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Band Rings
Ruby, Yellow Gold
1990s French Band Rings
Ruby, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Bangles
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Band Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Brooches
Peridot, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Band Rings
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Peridot, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Silver
1990s French Band Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold
1990s French Band Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold
1990s French Band Rings
Ruby, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Band Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold
1990s Band Rings
Ruby, Yellow Gold
1990s French Band Rings
Ruby, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Band Rings
Ruby, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century More Rings
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Band Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century French Band Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold
1990s French Band Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold
1990s French Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Signet Rings
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Band Rings
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Band Rings
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Band Rings
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Fashion Rings
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...
1990s French Band Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century French Contemporary Band Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French More Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Clamper Bracelets
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.