Georgian Split Ring
Antique 1820s Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18th Century Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 18th Century Cluster Rings
Ruby, Yellow Gold
Antique 18th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Cluster Rings
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Cluster Rings
Pearl, Ruby, Gold
Antique 18th Century Fashion Rings
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1790s Georgian Solitaire Rings
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Early 18th Century English Victorian Band Rings
Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique 1820s French Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Signet Rings
Gold
Antique 1760s British Georgian Cluster Rings
Ruby, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond
Vintage 1950s Dutch Modern More Rings
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Georgian Engagement Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Silver, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Gold, Silver, Enamel
Antique Early 1800s Czech Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1810s French George III Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Amethyst, Malachite, Rock Crystal, Topaz, 18k Gold
Antique 1810s German Georgian Rope Necklaces
Berlin Iron
Antique Early 19th Century British Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, 15k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Chalcedony, Gold, 9k Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Late 18th Century European Georgian Bridal Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1970s European Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold
Antique Early 17th Century English Renaissance Solitaire Rings
Garnet, 22k Gold, Enamel
2010s Australian George III Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 19th Century Czech Georgian Brooches
Garnet, Gold-filled
Antique Early 19th Century French Napoleon III Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Brooches
Cut Steel
Vintage 1970s British Modern Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Antique 1820s Unknown Georgian Engagement Rings
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Dangle Earrings
14k Gold
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Cluster Rings
Pearl, 15k Gold
Antique 1820s British Georgian More Rings
Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian More Rings
Pearl, Turquoise, 9k Gold
Antique Early 1800s British Georgian More Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Georgian Band Rings
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique 1810s British More Jewelry
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Band Rings
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Cocktail Rings
Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Cluster Rings
Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Band Rings
Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique 1820s Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1800s Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Band Rings
Pearl, 15k Gold
Antique 1830s Georgian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1800s Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k ...
Antique 1830s Unknown Georgian More Rings
Pearl, 15k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Cluster Rings
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Antique 1820s British Georgian Cluster Rings
Agate, Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century More Rings
Antique 18th Century British Georgian More Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British George III Cluster Rings
Garnet, 15k Gold
Antique 18th Century British Cluster Rings
Garnet, Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold
Antique 18th Century British George III Signet Rings
Rose Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century British Victorian More Rings
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 19th Century British Regency Cluster Rings
Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
European More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Antique 1820s Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Engagement Rings
Pearl, 15k Gold
Antique 1790s French Georgian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1830s Georgian Band Rings
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 18th Century Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Mixed Metal
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Three-Stone Rings
Pearl, Ruby, Gold
Antique Early 1800s British Georgian More Rings
Diamond, Gold
Antique 1850s Unknown George III Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Pearl, 15k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Early Victorian Band Rings
Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18th Century British Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century British George III Cluster Rings
Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, 15k Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Signet Rings
Carnelian, 9k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Chalcedony, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
Antique 19th Century British George III Band Rings
Cultured Pearl, Rose Gold
Antique 19th Century British Regency Cluster Rings
Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold
English More Jewelry
Antique 19th Century European Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Chalcedony, 10k Gold
Antique 1810s British George III Cluster Rings
Emerald, Pearl, Yellow Gold
2010s British Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Sterling Silver, Enamel
2010s British Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Silver, Enamel
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Bridal Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century British Georgian Solitaire Rings
Quartz, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Cluster Rings
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Engagement Rings
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, 15k Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, 9k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Solitaire Rings
Agate, 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.
- What is a split shank ring?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Split shank rings are differentiated by their band, which splits in two on either side to frame the gem in the center. The double band provides area to add additional accenting gems.