Foil Back Ring
Antique 1880s Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Dome Rings
Garnet, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1790s Georgian Solitaire Rings
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1770s Italian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique 18th Century Band Rings
Diamond, Gold
Antique 18th Century Cluster Rings
Diamond, Gold
2010s American Artisan Band Rings
22k Gold
Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Band Rings
Diamond, 22k Gold
2010s American Artisan Band Rings
Pink Sapphire, 22k Gold
2010s American Artisan Band Rings
Blue Sapphire, 22k Gold
2010s American Artisan Band Rings
Sapphire, 22k Gold
Antique 19th Century Cluster Rings
Diamond, Gold
20th Century Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Antique 1820s Georgian Band Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Gold Plate
Antique 18th Century Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Fashion Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique 1850s Cluster Rings
Vintage 1950s Solitaire Rings
Antique Mid-19th Century French Georgian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique 1820s Unknown Georgian Engagement Rings
Diamond
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Cluster Rings
Rock Crystal, Gold
Antique 16th Century British Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique 1850s Cluster Rings
Antique 1850s Cluster Rings
10k Gold
Vintage 1910s Solitaire Rings
Antique 1830s English Band Rings
Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver
Antique 1890s Cluster Rings
Antique 1820s British Engagement Rings
Diamond, 15k Gold
20th Century French Contemporary Cluster Rings
Garnet, 18k Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1850s Cluster Rings
Antique 18th Century French Georgian Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1910s Solitaire Rings
Antique 1880s Cluster Rings
Antique 1750s Unknown Georgian Dome Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 16th Century Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Baroque Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel
Antique Early 19th Century Wedding Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century German Modernist Cocktail Rings
Crystal, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 2000s British Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century French Georgian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Early Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1830s Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Late Victorian Signet Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique 1830s European Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 1830s British Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Georgian Signet Rings
Emerald, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
20th Century European Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Portuguese Georgian Cluster Rings
Rock Crystal, 15k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Fashion Rings
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
20th Century British Cluster Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Georgian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Nouveau Cluster Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
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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 ExpertDecember 12, 2023It could be said that yellow gold engagement rings aren't coming back in style because people never stop wearing them. Yellow gold has been a popular choice of metal for both engagement and wedding jewelry for centuries. Not only is yellow gold visually appealing, but as an alloy that combines pure gold with base metals, it resists scratching and tarnishing, allowing rings to stand the test of time. Shop a wide range of yellow gold engagement rings on 1stDibs.
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