Georgian 1840 Ring
Antique 1830s Spanish Georgian Bridal Rings
Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Georgian Wedding Rings
18k Gold
Antique 1840s Early Victorian Cluster Rings
Natural Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Antique 1840s European George III Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 18th Century English Victorian Band Rings
Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Cluster Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Signet Rings
Carnelian, 14k Gold
Antique 17th Century Unknown Georgian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Early 19th Century European Regency Signet Rings
Quartz, 18k Gold
Antique 1840s French Georgian Cluster Rings
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique 1840s European Victorian Cluster Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 1840s British Early Victorian Fashion Rings
Garnet, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold
Antique 1840s French Georgian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Early Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Three-Stone Rings
Gold, 15k Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1810s English Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1820s English George IV Brooches
White Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1780s English George IV Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1840s Unknown Early Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Antique 1780s Spanish Baroque Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Georgian Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Engagement Rings
Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1910s Cluster Rings
Antique 16th Century British Renaissance More Rings
Rock Crystal, 22k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings
Garnet, 14k Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s Unknown Victorian Band Rings
Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Australian Artist Engagement Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Three-Stone Rings
Garnet, Gold, 22k Gold
Antique 1760s English Georgian Band Rings
Crystal, Gold, Enamel, 15k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British George IV Chandelier Earrings
Aquamarine, Topaz, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 18th Century European Georgian Bridal Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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Antique 1840s Belgian Georgian Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1840s English Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Emerald
Antique 1840s Unknown Georgian Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown George III More Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Georgian Cluster Rings
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 1840s British George III Band Rings
18k Gold
Antique 1840s Unknown George III Cocktail Rings
Garnet, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Regency Three-Stone Rings
18k Gold
Antique 1840s Unknown Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1840s Unknown Early Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 1840s Unknown Early Victorian More Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Engagement Rings
Ruby, Turquoise, 15k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century French Early Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique 1830s Unknown Georgian More Rings
Diamond, 15k Gold
Antique 1840s British Georgian Engagement Rings
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century French Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 19th Century British Early Victorian Cluster Rings
Pearl, 15k Gold
Antique 19th Century European Georgian More Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Fashion Rings
Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 1840s Early Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Garnet, 15k Gold, Enamel
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian More Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 1840s Unknown Georgian Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Pearl, Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century British Engagement Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold
Antique Early 19th Century French Georgian Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
British Engagement Rings
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian More Rings
Carnelian, 15k 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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