Scandinavian Midcentury silver ring, Pentti Sarpaneva, Finland, 1967
By Pentti Sarpaneva
Located in Stockholm, SE
Amazing silver ring by Pentti Sarpaneva in a large diamond shape decorated with an oh so cool pattern typical for Sarpaneva jewelry.
Silver
$1,598Sale Price|20% Off
PEKKA PIEKÄINEN Finland Interrogative Symbol Sculptural Ring 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Geometric ring designed by Pekka Piekäinen (Finland, (1945-2004)).
Silver, Sterling Silver
$240Sale Price|20% Off
Pentti Sarpaneva, Finland, Modernist Ring in Silver, 830, Dated 1975
By Pentti Sarpaneva
Located in bronshoj, DK
Pentti Sarpaneva, Finland. Modernist ring in silver, 830. Finnish design.
Silver
$718Sale Price|20% Off
Owe Johansson 1972 Finland Modernist Ring in Solid .925 Sterling Silver
By Owe Johansson
Located in Miami, FL
Modernist ring designed by Owe Johansson. Fabulous modernist ring, created in Finland by the artist silversmith Owe Johansson, back in the 1972.
Silver, Sterling Silver
Silver “Ladybird” Ring by Liisa Vitali for Nestor Westerback, Finland, 1974
By Liisa Vitali
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful silver “Ladybird” ring by Liisa Vitali, with an airy sphere perforated with holes. Lovely playful design.
Silver
Signed Kupittan Kulta Finnish Modern Sterling Silver & Chalcedony Cabochon Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Maker: Kupittan Kulta Marks: Marked to the interior with Kupittan Kulpa's maker's mark / 925S / Finland. Fineness: Marked 925 for sterling silver fineness.
Chalcedony, Sterling Silver
$718Sale Price|20% Off
Owe Johansson 1971 Finland Modernist Domed Ring in Solid .925 Sterling Silver
By Owe Johansson
Located in Miami, FL
Modernist ring designed by Owe Johansson. Fabulous modernist ring, created in Finland by the artist silversmith Owe Johansson, back in the 1972.
Silver, Sterling Silver
$718Sale Price|20% Off
Owe Johansson 1970 Finland Modernist Domed Ring in Solid .925 Sterling Silver
By Owe Johansson
Located in Miami, FL
Modernist ring designed by Owe Johansson. Fabulous modernist ring, created in Finland by the artist silversmith Owe Johansson, back in the 1970.
Silver, Sterling Silver
$718Sale Price|20% Off
Owe Johansson 1970 Finland Modernist Domed Ring in Solid .925 Sterling Silver
By Owe Johansson
Located in Miami, FL
Modernist ring designed by Owe Johansson. Fabulous modernist ring, created in Finland by the artist silversmith Owe Johansson, back in the 1970.
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Erik Granit Finland Sterling Silver Modernist Ball Ring Size 5.5 #16699
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage sterling silver modernist ball square ring by Erik Granit of Helsinki, Finland, circa 1971.
Sterling Silver
$517Sale Price|20% Off
Silver ring with rock crystal design Ellis Kauppi, Finland 1975
Located in Oirlo, LI
Silver ring with rock crystal design Ellis Kauppi, Finland 1975 Silver ring with rock crystal design Ellis Kauppi, Finland 1975 Beautiful ring size 19.2 cm in diameter.
Silver
$718Sale Price|20% Off
Owe Johansson 1972 Finland Modernist Ring in Solid .925 Sterling and Pyrite
By Owe Johansson
Located in Miami, FL
Modernist ring designed by Owe Johansson. Fabulous modernist ring, created in Finland by the artist silversmith Owe Johansson, back in the 1972.
Pyrite, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Lapponia Sterling Silver Modernist Ring
By Lapponia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed Finnish Modernist ring. By Lapponia. In sterling silver.
Sterling Silver
Lapponia Sterling Silver Abstract Ring by Björn Weckström
By Björn Weckström for Lapponia
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Silver ring by Björn Weckström, Lapponia, Finland Fully hallmarked: 925 : Sterling silver W : Lapponia Jewelry logo (tall spiked crown shape) Crown in heart (national mark Finland, 9...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Björn Weckström Sterling Silver Midcentury Modern Brutalist Ring
By Björn Weckström for Lapponia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine modernist sterling silver ring. By Björn Weckström. With a layered cubist or Brutalist surface and a wide shank open on one side.
Sterling Silver
2000s Lapponia by Pekka Hirvonen Sterling Silver Modernist Ring Size 19
Located in Arnhem, NL
A ring designed for a Finnish brand Lapponia by Pekka Hirvonen in 2011.
Sterling Silver
Death on Skates skull Ring in Platinum, Silver, Rock Crystal and Diamonds
Located in Helsinki, FI
The Death on Skates ring is a striking, sculptural piece of wearable art from Heidi Vornan’s HUGO collection.
Rock Crystal, Crystal, Diamond, Platinum, Silver
$518Sale Price|20% Off
Silver ring Design by Elis Kauppi Kupittaan Kulta with Amethyst, 1970
By Elis Kauppi
Located in Oirlo, LI
Silver ring Design by Elis Kauppi Kupittaan Kulta with Amethyst, 1970 Beautiful Vintage ring in a modern style by Elis Kauppi Kupittaan Kulta from Finland.
Silver
1948 Finish Ring Daimonds solid 18K Gold Silver Ø6.75 US/ 1.7gr
Located in SE
Finish Ring with 7 Diamond stones set in White Gold or Silver clusters on top of solid 18K Yellow Gold band . Distinct Finish hallmarks, Helsinki, 750, year combo is T6 / made in ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
1942 Finish Ring 0.35 ctw. Diamonds solid 14K Rose Gold Silver ØUS 9.5 / 1.8gr
Located in SE
Old Finish Ring with 3 old European cut Diamonds, band in solid 14K Rose Gold with White Gold / or Silver clusters. Finish hallmarks, 585 ,maker's. Date combination N6 / created in ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Scandinavian Modern, Bjorn Weckstrom Silver Ring, for Lapponia, Finland, 1969
By Bjorn Weckstrom
Located in London, Fitzrovia
Bjorn Weckstrom scuptural sterling silver ring, Lapponia, Finland, 1969 size M / N
Sterling Silver
Colourful Kaj Franck Ring Plate with Red, Pink and Amber, Nuutajärvi 1960s
By Nuutajärvi Notsjõ, Kaj Franck
Located in Helsinki, FI
A lovely decorative dish designed by the renowned Kaj Franck. This very colorful design full of red, orange and purple tones blends them all together and creates a vibrant playful vi...
Art Glass, Blown Glass
$1,650 / set
Lapponia Bracelet and Ring by Björn Weckström
By Bjorn Weckstrom
Located in Long Island City, NY
It is highly collectible. $850. His silver pieces, like this ring, are inspired by the frozen lakes and snowy landscapes of Finland in winter.
Silver, Bronze
Matti Hyvärinen Turku Finland 1960s Sterling Silver Ring
By Matti J. Hyvärinen
Located in Skanninge, SE
Sterling silver ring from turku Finland. Design Matti Hyvärinen.
Sterling Silver
Matti Hyvärinen Turku Finland 1976 Sterling Silver Rock Crystal Ring
By Georg Jensen
Located in Skanninge, SE
Sterling silver ring from turku Finland. Design Matti Hyvärinen.
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
“Isamo” Ring Designed by Björn Weckström for Lapponia, Finland, 2008
By Björn Weckström for Lapponia
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sterling silver and smokey quartz. Size US: 7 Size EU: 55
Quartz, Sterling Silver
Unavailable
Large Sterling and Agate Modernist Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a statement making ring with a beautiful piece of agate. It is a size 6+. Unfortunately, I cannot read the signature. The ring measures 1.5inches deep x 1.25 inches high.
Sterling Silver
Unavailable
Bjorn Weckstrom Ring Yarra's Helmut
By Björn Weckström for Lapponia
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a very interesting sculptural ring by Bjorn Weckstrom for Lapponia. *Measuring: Total height of ring 1.5/8th x 7/8ths"w x 7/8ths"d
*Ring Size 6.5
Sterling Silver
Unavailable
H 1.38 in W 1.38 in D 1.19 in
Scandinavian Modern Paal Havgaard Brutalist Silver Ring for Lapponia
By Lapponia, Poul Havgaard
Located in Oslo, NO
Scandinavian Modern midcentury Poul Havgaard unique Brutalist silver ring for Lapponia Finland. Large silver ring with a rocky and brutal decoration in massive silver.
Silver
Matti J. Hyvärinen Sterling Silver Pendant with Hans Hansen Neck Ring
By Matti J. Hyvärinen
Located in Houston, TX
Item: Sterling silver pendant by Matti J.Hyvärinen (Finland) with Hans Hansen neck ring (Denmark).
Sterling Silver
Björn Weckström, Lapponia, Finland, Silver Ring with Blue Stone
By Björn Weckström for Lapponia
Located in bronshoj, DK
Björn Weckström, Lapponia, Finland. Silver ring with blue stone. Vintage modernist ring in sterling silver, handmade. 1960 s.
Liisa Vitali Finnish Modernist Silver Ring
By Liisa Vitali
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A silver ring of pierced sterling silver by jeweler Liisa Vitali of Finland.
Sterling Silver
Silver Ring by Elis Kauppi, Finland, 1973
By Elis Kauppi
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking, oversized ring by Elis Kauppi in a cool, sculptural design. Silver folds with a patterned surface, joined by small silver balls. Dimensions: Height 3 cm, width 2.2 cm, dep...
Silver
Midcentury Silver Ring by Erik Granit, Finland, 1972
Located in Stockholm, SE
Cool silver ring from Erik Granit, in a large oval design with a silver ball that can spin.
Silver
Vintage Midcentury silver ring, Erik Granit, Finland, 1966
Located in Stockholm, SE
Cool silver ring from Erik Granit, in a cool circular form. Bubbly, granule design.
Silver
Silver “Gardenia” Ring by Liisa Vitali, Finland, 1974
By Liisa Vitali
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful “Gardenia” ring by Liisa Vitali, made from silver. Adorned with a stack of petal-like discs, delicately made. Liisa Vitali got the inspiration for the »Gardenia« series fr...
Silver
Vintage Lisa Vitali Finnish Modernist Silver Pitsi Scandinavian Ring
By Liisa Vitali
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Vintage silver statement ring created by Liisa Vitali of Somero, Finland.
Silver
Silver Ring from Lapponia, Finland, Vintage Modernist Ring in Sterling Silver
Located in bronshoj, DK
Silver ring from Lapponia, Finland. Vintage modernist ring in sterling silver, handmade. 1960 s.
Lapponia, Finland, Modernist Ring in Sterling Silver, 1970s-1980s
Located in bronshoj, DK
Lapponia, Finland. Modernist ring in sterling silver. 1970 / 80s.
Sterling Silver
Björn Weckström, Finland, Sterling Silver Vintage Handade Modernist Ring
By Björn Weckström for Lapponia
Located in bronshoj, DK
Björn Weckström, Lapponia, Finland. Vintage modernist ring in sterling silver, handmade. 1960 s.
Sterling Silver
Silver Ring by Björn Weckström for Lapponia, Finland, 1982
Located in Stockholm, SE
Cool silver ring by Björn Weckström in an interesting, enigmatic design. Brushed surface.
Silver
Silver Ring by Björn Weckström for Lapponia, Finland, 1977
Located in Stockholm, SE
Silver ring by Björn Weckström, model called “Pluto”. Discreet, yet expressive with its organic design. Brushed surface.
Silver
Silver and Aventurine Ring from Hopeateos Oy, Finland, 1964
Located in Stockholm, SE
Cool Finnish modernist silver ring, with an organic shaped aventurine.
Aventurine, Silver
Kultaseppa Salovaara Finland Sterling Silver Flower Ring Adjustable Size #16698
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver flower ring by Kultaseppa Salovaara of Finland.
Sterling Silver
Silver and Agate Ring from Kaunis Koru, Finland, 1974
By Kaunis Koru
Located in Stockholm, SE
Amazing, oversized silver ring from Kaunis Koru, with a large grey agate stone. Imposing yet clean design with crisp silver elegantly framing the oval stone. Weighty feel.
Agate, Silver
Silver and Onyx Ring by Heikki Kaksonen, Finland, 1965
By Kaunis Koru
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking silver ring by Heikki Kaksonen, in an oversized design. Smooth, round onyx stone, smooth and expressive look.
Onyx, Silver
Silver and Onyx Ring by Elis Kauppi, Finland, 1960s
By Elis Kauppi
Located in Stockholm, SE
Amazing silver ring by Elis Kauppi, with a large, oval onyx stone. Streamlined design that is timelessly cool.
Onyx, Silver
Silver and Agate Ring by Elis Kauppi, Finland, 1960s
By Elis Kauppi
Located in Stockholm, SE
Amazing, rare silver ring by Elis Kauppi, in an imaginative design of two large shells. The shells enclose two round cut red and white agate stones, that move inside. A musical tinkl...
Agate, Silver
Silver and Spectrolite Ring from Valo Koru, Finland, 1975
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant silver ring from Valo Koru, with an oval, cabochon cut spectrolite stone. The stone and its frame seems to float slightly above the band. Subtle sheen in the stone.
Labradorite, Silver
Silver Ring by Elis Kauppi for Kupittaan Kulta, Finland, 1960s
By Elis Kauppi
Located in Stockholm, SE
Amazing silver ring by Elis Kauppi, in an imaginative, oversized podlike design. The silver is embossed with a pattern that reflects light beautifully. Silver ball in the center.
Silver
Silver Ring by Elis Kauppi for Kupittaan Kulta, Finland, 1960s
By Elis Kauppi
Located in Stockholm, SE
Amazing, expressive silver ring by Elis Kauppi, with a large silver spiral. The surface of the spiral is ethched with an organic pattern.
Silver
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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