Five Stone Victorian Garnet Ring
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Band Rings
Pearl, Diamond, Garnet, Gold
Vintage 1950s American Late Victorian Cocktail Rings
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century English Fashion Rings
Garnet, Opal, Gold, 9k Gold
2010s British Victorian Engagement Rings
Opal, Sterling Silver
2010s British Victorian Engagement Rings
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Victorian Engagement Rings
Opal, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s British Victorian Engagement Rings
Opal, 9k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Victorian Engagement Rings
Amethyst, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Victorian Engagement Rings
Opal, Sterling Silver
2010s British Victorian Bridal Rings
Tanzanite, 9k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Victorian Engagement Rings
Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Victorian Engagement Rings
Opal, 9k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Victorian Bridal Rings
Citrine, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Victorian Engagement Rings
Aquamarine, 9k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Victorian Engagement Rings
Aquamarine, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Victorian Engagement Rings
Opal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Victorian Cluster Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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2010s Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1820s Unknown Georgian More Rings
Natural Pearl, Enamel, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Australian Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Fire Opal, Yellow Sapphire, Opal, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s American Signet Rings
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Engagement Rings
Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings
Garnet, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cluster Rings
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Aquamarine, Blue Topaz, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Bangles
Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver
Antique 1830s German Early Victorian Clamper Bracelets
Garnet
Early 20th Century English Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian More Rings
Diamond, Gold
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Antique 1890s British Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Garnet, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Late Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Early Victorian Band Rings
Garnet, Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian More Rings
Garnet, Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian More Rings
Garnet, Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian More Rings
Garnet, Gold
Antique 1860s British Victorian Engagement Rings
Emerald, Garnet, 15k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s Victorian Band Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Signet Rings
Diamond, Onyx, 15k Gold
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Engagement Rings
Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings
Peridot, Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Band Rings
Alexandrite, Garnet, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 15k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian More Rings
Amethyst, Chrysoberyl, Garnet, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century British Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Cluster Rings
Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1850s Belgian Romantic Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Gold
Mid-20th Century French Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold
Early 20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian More Rings
Diamond, Garnet, 18k 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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