Finger Armour
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque More Rings
Gold Plate, Rhodium, Gold, 24k Gold
Vintage 1960s Signet Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Art Deco Fashion Rings
Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Signet Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Rhodium, Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Rose Gold, Rhodium, Silver, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s French Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings
14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings
Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings
White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings
14k Gold, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Band Rings
Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Rhodium, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Aesthetic Movement Cocktail Rings
14k Gold, Mixed Metal, Gold, Shakudo
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Rhodium, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Rhodium, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Band Rings
Diamond, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold, 22k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Revival Beaded Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique 1830s British Georgian Cluster Rings
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Brown Diamond, Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Rings
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Rhodium, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Early 1800s Unknown Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Fashion Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond
Antique 1880s Victorian Fashion Rings
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Arts and Crafts Fashion Rings
18k Gold, Shakudo
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Cocktail Rings
18k Gold
Antique 1860s English More Rings
Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s British Arts and Crafts Signet Rings
Carnelian, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Renaissance Revival Fashion Rings
Black Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Band Rings
Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique 1810s Unknown Georgian Cluster Rings
Turquoise, 9k Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Cluster Rings
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique 1830s British Georgian Wedding Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond
Antique Early 18th Century British Georgian Cluster Rings
Other, Aquamarine
Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Wedding Rings
Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, 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.
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