Fireworks Ring
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s German Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cocktail Rings
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 22k Gold
Vintage 1970s Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings
Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Other, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cocktail Rings
Garnet, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 22k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Engagement Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Fashion Rings
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Fashion Rings
14k Gold
2010s Swiss Artist Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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2010s North American Artisan Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings
Garnet, 14k Gold
2010s African Contemporary Engagement Rings
Sapphire, Zircon, Blue Sapphire, Platinum, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Peridot, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings
Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Quartz, Sterling Silver
1990s Band Rings
White Gold
Vintage 1980s French Pendant Necklaces
Silver, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Early 2000s American Contemporary Bridal Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
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2010s Australian Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Lithuanian Fashion Rings
Peridot, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Australian Artisan Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Gold
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver, Yello...
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Cluster Rings
Garnet, Quartz, Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s German Contemporary Cluster Rings
Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s German Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Malachite, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Rings
Pink Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Rings
Pink Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Fashion Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Rings
Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Crystal, Spinel, Platinum, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Agate, Quartz, Spinel, Platinum, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver, Mixed...
2010s Thai Modern Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Rubelite, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sa...
Vintage 1960s Retro Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Vintage 1960s British Retro Cluster Rings
Opal, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s British Retro Cluster Rings
Opal, 18k Gold
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Hematite, Topaz, Quartz, Platinum, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver, Mix...
2010s American Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Quartz, Ruby, Tourmaline, Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Go...
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
Vintage 1980s British Retro Cluster Rings
White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s British Retro Cluster Rings
White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
2010s American Brooches
Citrine, Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, Yellow...
Vintage 1970s American More Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Tanzanite, Topaz, Garnet, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Agate, Quartz, Spinel, Platinum, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver, Mixed...
2010s American Artisan Cocktail Rings
Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yel...
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary German Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Plat...
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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 Bvlgari 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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