Georgian Tourmaline
Antique 1840s Early Victorian Cluster Rings
Natural Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century European Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Tourmaline, Pinchbeck, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Brooches
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century American Georgian Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, Tourmaline, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
2010s British Georgian Engagement Rings
Opal, Tourmaline, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Georgian Three-Stone Rings
Emerald, Pearl, 10k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1790s French Georgian Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Emerald, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
2010s British Georgian Three-Stone Rings
Amethyst, Pearl, 10k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Georgian Three-Stone Rings
Pearl, Ruby, 10k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Georgian Three-Stone Rings
Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Garnet, Sapphire, Spinel, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1910s English Art Nouveau Charm Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ru...
21st Century and Contemporary French Dangle Earrings
Bronze, Gilt Metal
2010s British Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Garnet, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Tanzanite, Sterling Silver
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2010s Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1800s Unknown Georgian Band Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1840s British Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Topaz, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Cluster Rings
Aquamarine, Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique 1870s British Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1770s Portuguese Georgian Dangle Earrings
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Silver
Antique 1760s English Georgian Band Rings
Crystal, Gold, Enamel, 15k Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century British George III Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Artist Engagement Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Antique 1790s European Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Topaz, Imperial Topaz, Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Chain Necklaces
Peridot, Yellow Gold, Gold
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Antique 1790s Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Tourmaline, Pearl, Enamel, Gold
2010s Georgian Cocktail Rings
Kunzite, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
2010s Georgian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Chalcedony, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
2010s Georgian Cocktail Rings
Green Sapphire, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
2010s Georgian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Green Sapphire, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline
2010s Italian Artisan Bangles
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Bridal Rings
Tourmaline, Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century British Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century British Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Cocktail Rings
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Early 20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold
Early 20th Century British Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Cluster Rings
Diamond, Peridot, White Gold
Antique 1820s Georgian Brooches
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1800s Georgian More Rings
Garnet, 15k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Vermeil, Yellow Gold
1990s British Fashion Rings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold
Late 20th Century Belgian Modern Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 9k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, White Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Band Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 1820s Early Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Freshwater Pearl, Peridot, Tourmaline, 14k Gold,...
Mid-20th Century English Modern Dome Rings
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Fashion Rings
Tourmaline, Turquoise, Gold, 10k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Bracelets
Tourmaline, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Antique 1790s Unknown Georgian Three-Stone Rings
Rubelite, Diamond
Mid-20th Century Belgian Modern Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, 9k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stud Earrings
Tourmaline, Citrine, Peridot, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1780s Unknown Georgian More Rings
Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Cuff Bracelets
Tourmaline, Pinchbeck, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Brooches
Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Antique 1830s British Georgian Cluster Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Garnet, Natural Pearl, Peridot, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Austrian Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century British Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century British Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Cluster Rings
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century French Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century British Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century British Cocktail Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Austrian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, White Gold, Platinum
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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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