Gemstones Statement Ring
2010s German Artisan Cocktail Rings
Opal, Silver
2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Tourmaline, Other
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Fire Opal, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Tanzanite, Multi-gemstone
2010s German Artisan Engagement Rings
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Cluster Rings
Tourmaline, Multi-gemstone, Amethyst, Blue Topaz, Quartz, Aquamarine, St...
2010s German Artist Cocktail Rings
Quartz, Silver
2010s Turkish Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Topaz, Silver, Enamel
2010s Turkish Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Topaz, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel, Silver
2010s French Art Nouveau Fashion Rings
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s German Artisan Cocktail Rings
Topaz, Silver
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Loose Gemstones
Aquamarine
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Quartz
21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Modern Loose Gemstones
Aquamarine, Beryl
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, White Diamond, Diamond, White G...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Chrome Tourmaline, B...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, Multi-gemstone, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, 14k Gold
2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Topaz, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Paraiba, Tourmaline, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings
Spinel
2010s Turkish Modern Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Beryl, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Yellow Diamon...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Yellow Diamon...
2010s Azerbaijani Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Blue Diamond, Yellow...
2010s Fashion Rings
Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver
2010s Turkish Modern Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Aquamarine, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
2010s British Modern Cocktail Rings
Pearl, 9k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Modern Cocktail Rings
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century Brazilian Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Indicolite, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Topaz, Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings
Onyx, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Engagement Rings
Paraiba, Tourmaline, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Fashion Rings
Amethyst, Citrine, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Aquamarine, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Sapphire
20th Century Portuguese Contemporary Signet Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
20th Century Portuguese Contemporary Signet Rings
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century British Contemporary Signet Rings
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century British Contemporary Signet Rings
Diamond, Sterling 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.
- What does statement ring mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Statement ring means a piece of jewelry worn on the finger that catches the eye. The term comes from the idea that the ring "makes a statement." In other words, its size, color and other characteristics are such that it attracts attention. Explore a diverse assortment of rings from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021The best gemstone for an engagement ring is really a matter of preference. Diamonds have extraordinary brilliance, a hardness of 10, and are more scratch-resistant than any other gemstone. Emeralds and sapphires are also popular gemstones for an engagement ring. Shop a collection of vintage and modern engagement rings from some of the world’s top jewelers on 1stDibs.
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