Garter Ring
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Wedding Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Victorian Engagement Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, ...
Early 2000s French Bridal Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s French Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century French Retro More Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bridal Rings
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Antique 15th Century and Earlier British Medieval Engagement Rings
Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Georgian Signet Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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20th Century Unknown Retro Band Rings
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1850s Unknown Victorian Wedding Rings
Yellow Gold
1990s Band Rings
White Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s Turkish Band Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, ...
2010s French Band Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Antique 1890s British Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bridal Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s American Clip-on Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s European Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British More Rings
Turquoise, 9k Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian More Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1810s British More Jewelry
Amethyst, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Bridal Rings
Emerald, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Belle Époque Wedding Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Silver
Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Wedding Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Engagement Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Wedding Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Engagement Rings
Opal, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Modern Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
2010s French Modern Band Rings
Ruby, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Wedding Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s French Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Emerald, Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Wedding Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1960s British Retro Signet Rings
18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1980s French Contemporary Signet Rings
18k Gold, Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Late Victorian Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1870s British Victorian Signet Rings
18k Gold
Antique 1860s British Victorian Link Bracelets
Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Aesthetic Movement Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Antique 18th Century British Signet Rings
Onyx, Gold
2010s Indian Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow 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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