Floral Engraving Ring
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Dome Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique 19th Century British Georgian Three-Stone Rings
Garnet, Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wedding Rings
Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Wedding Rings
White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Dome Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings
Black Diamond, White Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Israeli Art Deco Fashion Rings
Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Signet Rings
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Band Rings
Tsavorite, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wedding Rings
18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1880s British Late Victorian More Rings
Gold
Antique 1880s British Late Victorian More Rings
Gold
Antique 1880s British Late Victorian More Rings
Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Art Deco Band Rings
White Gold
Early 20th Century Victorian Solitaire Rings
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings
Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
20th Century Victorian Engagement Rings
Aquamarine, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Medieval Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Solitaire Rings
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Tsavorite, Blue Sapphire, Coral, Silver, 18k Gold, Gold, Sterl...
Early 20th Century Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
White Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Dome Rings
Tourmaline, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1830s European Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s American Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Enamel, Silver, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Palladium
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Nouveau Wedding Rings
22k 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, all Neil Lane rings are engraved. The designer's name appears in script lettering along the inside of the band. Personal engraving is available from some authorized dealers of Neil Lane jewelry. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Neil Lane rings.
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