Filigree Shield Ring
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Revival Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Engagement Rings
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Band Rings
Onyx, Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Engagement Rings
Emerald, Quartz, Diamond, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s English Art Nouveau Signet Rings
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1820s Swedish Medieval Signet Rings
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Swedish Medieval Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Swedish Medieval Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s Finnish Empire Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century European Medieval Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Antique 18th Century European Medieval Signet Rings
Jasper, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold, 22k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s Egyptian Renaissance Revival Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century Swedish Baroque Revival Brooches
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Rock Crystal, Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Fashion Rings
Ruby, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Filigree detailing in jewelry is when previous metals are twisted and curled into delicate designs to add additional details to a piece. The artistic technique has a look similar to lacework and adds a delicate touch. Browse a collection of filigree jewelry on 1stDibs.
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