Garnet Enamel Dome Ring Sz 6 Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Wide Band Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish contemporary garnet and enamel dome cocktail ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. Three
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
18kt Gold Ring 14.5ct Burmese Star Nh Sapphire & Diamonds, Estate Sultan of Oman
Located in Antwerp, BE
Magnificent 18kt White Gold Ring With 14.5ct Star Sapphire & Diamonds ,Estate Sultan Of Oman Qaboos
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Turquoise Rainbow Sapphire Ring Diamond 18k Gold Sz 7 Estate Cocktail Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish contemporary natural turquoise, rainbow gemstone, & diamond cocktail ring crafted in 18
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow S...
Bulgari Mediterranean Eden Ring 18k White Gold Blue Topaz Sz 5 Estate Signed
By Bulgari
Located in Torrance, CA
Pre-owned Bulgari Mediterranean Eden blue topaz ring crafted in 18k white gold. Blue topaz
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
8ct Natural Opal Ring Estate 14k White Gold Large Oval 6.5 Cocktail Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish natural 8ct opal cocktail ring crafted in 14 karat white gold. Cabochon cut natural opal
Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
Turquoise Diamond Ring Estate 18k White Gold Sz 6 Fine Cocktail Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish contemporary turquoise & diamond dome ring crafted in 18 karat white gold. Faceted
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Estate 18k Moonstone & Diamond Cigar Band
Located in Narberth, PA
, bezel-set moonstone cabochon. The oval-cut moonstone displays a lovely grayish-blue hue, and is bordered
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold
70s Fluted Onyx Diamond Ring Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage fluted onyx & diamond ring (circa 1960s to 1970s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
70s Vintage Jade Pearl Leaf Ring Sz 9 Wide Cigar Band Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage jade & pearl wide band crafted in 18 karat yellow gold (circa 1970s). Cabochon
Jade, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
60s Opal Diamond Band Ornate Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Ring Sz 4.5 Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish natural opal & diamond ring (circa 1960s) crafted in 14k yellow gold. Natural opals
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 14k Ruby and Diamond Cigar Band
Located in Narberth, PA
colorful! The front of the ring features a bezel-set ruby cabochon, which has a carat weight of .25ct. The
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 14k Sapphire, Ruby, & Emerald Three Band Set
Located in Narberth, PA
A fabulous pair of estate gold bands! These matching rings are crafted in 14k yellow gold and each
Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 18k Sapphire and Diamond Half Band
Located in Narberth, PA
substantial band is encrusted with a mixture of oval-shaped sapphire cabochons and princess cut diamonds. The
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Fire Opal Diamond Ring Large Oval Estate 18k White Gold Sz 9 Cocktail Fine Jewel
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish natural Ethiopian fire opal & diamond ring crafted in 18k white gold. Natural opal
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rutilated Quartz Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Rutilated quartz and diamond white gold ring. * ABOUT THIS ITEM: #R-DJ1228f. Scroll down for
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,000Sale Price|20% Off
Mid Century Brutalist Red Coral 14k Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A striking Mid-Century cocktail ring, featuring a bold Brutalist design. At its heart, an ox-blood
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman Diamond Quartz and Hematite Statement Ring Sterling Silver
By David Yurman
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Uncommon David Yurman statement ring with a wide split shank. The faceted stone is a clear quartz
Diamond, Hematite, Quartz, Sterling Silver
Black Star Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Black star sapphire and diamond gentleman’s gold ring, 1960s. * ABOUT THIS ITEM: #R-DJ1013B
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Black Star, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Coral Onyx & Diamond Cocktail Trilogy Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
ellipse cocktail ring. Epitomizing the edgy geometry of 1920s architecture, the rich, deeply saturated
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Gold, Platinum, Silver
Garavelli Aquamarine & Diamond 18k White Gold Shield Cocktail Ring
By Garavelli
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A spectacular shield shape cocktail ring centered by a smoky Aquamarine surrounded by shimmering
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Signed Art Deco High Domed 5 Carat Opal And Diamond Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Recently acquired from the private estate of a gemstone collector, this sustainable Art Deco opal
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Dreamy Mid Century 14k Yellow Gold Turquoise Ring, 9.65ct Robin's Egg Blue
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This dreamy, mid century turquoise ring is centered by a purely-colored robin's egg blue gemstone
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau 7 Carat Boulder Opal 14k Filigree Dinner Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A lovely Art Nouveau 7 carat boulder opal dinner ring straight from a great estate collection of
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Art Nouveau Angel Skin Coral & 18k Rose Gold Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A wonderful, cabochon shaped coral statement ring, hailing from the impactful Art Nouveau period
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Art Nouveau 4 Carat Chrysoprase Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This authentic antique cocktail ring hails from the early 1900s Art Nouveau period. The captivating
Chrysophrase, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970's Opal and Diamond Halo Statement Ring 14k White Gold
Located in South Pasadena, CA
. 1.25ctw VS-SI clarity, H color Measurements: Face of ring measures approx. 24.5mm x 17.8mm and sits 9.5mm
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Unisex Cats Eye Chrysoberyl Gypsy Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A classic mid century estate cocktail ring, with a compellingly hypnotic center gemstone. The all
Chrysoberyl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970's Black Star Sapphire and Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Vintage 1970's statement ring with black star sapphires and white glittering diamonds. The setting
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Men's Women's Mid Century Jade & Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
An embrace of the monumental Art Deco era, this vintage Mid Century jadeite cocktail ring glows
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$20,000Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Inspired 7 Carat Sugar Loaf Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A jaw-dropping sugar loaf sapphire is the star of the show in this Art Deco style ring. This unique
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Roberto Coin Amethyst Mother Of Pearl Doublet Diamond 18K Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roberto Coin
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Striking and sophisticated, this Roberto Coin Cocktail Ring is beautifully crafted in luxurious 18
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-Century 4.55 Carat Black Opal and 1.5 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A fab Mid Century Australian black opal and diamond ring. With a fabulous play of color, flashing
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Revival 4.10 Carat Australian Black Opal Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A brash black opal cocktail ring. Perfect for a statement piece, this mysterious, Art Deco-inspired
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
12.60 Carat Mexican Fire Opal Diamond Mid Century White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A grand mid-century Mexican fire opal cocktail ring. The 12.60-carat mandarin jelly opal displays
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Nouveau Sugarloaf No Heat Ceylon Sapphire Kohn & Co Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By Kohn
Located in Boston, MA
Height: 9.0 mm Sizable: Yes Condition & Authenticity The ring is in estate condition consistent with
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
New Alex Sepkus 3.94 Carat Black Opal 18k Gold Ring
By Alex Sepkus
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
From noted New York City jewelry designer Alex Sepkus, this bespoke black opal ring is truly a work
Diamond, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro 1940s 31.92ct Cats Eye Moonstone Cocktail Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This unique vintage estate cocktail ring is crafted from 14k white gold and features a stunning
Moonstone, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Art Deco Revival Onyx & Coral White Gold Ring Jacket
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
An alluring estate find, this ring jacket will showcase your solitaire ring in the timeless style
Coral, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980's Black Star Sapphire and Ruby Wide Band 18k Yellow Gold
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Circa 1980's. Wide gold band with black star sapphires and ruby cabochons. Really unique look
Ruby, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Emerald Earrings Ring Pendant Set 18K White Gold
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Emerald Earrings Emerald Ring Pendant Set 18K White Gold This absolutely stunning vintage
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
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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