Gold Bombe Style Ring
Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Dome Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Modern Dome Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Retro Cocktail Rings
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings
Garnet, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Modern Dome Rings
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century English Dome Rings
White Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Dome Rings
Diamond, Sapphire
1990s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Peridot, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Retro Dome Rings
Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century French Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century European Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Band Rings
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Cluster Rings
Garnet, Opal, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Dome Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dome Rings
Garnet, Jade, Black Jade, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Modern Dome Rings
Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold
20th Century Italian Modern Cocktail Rings
Coral, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
1990s French Modern Dome Rings
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Dome Rings
Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Dome Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Dome Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Dome Rings
Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Retro Dome Rings
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Vintage 1960s Dome Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century French Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Dome Rings
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Dome Rings
Diamond, Peridot, Platinum
Antique Early 17th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum, Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Dome Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Fire Opal, Opal, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Contemporary Dome Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Contemporary Dome Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Retro Cluster Rings
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Dome Rings
Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Dome Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Dome Rings
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby
Vintage 1950s French Dome Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Dome Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s French Dome Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yel...
Vintage 1980s British Dome Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023No, gold wedding rings are not out of style. While the circle shape has always symbolized an unending pledge of love to one's partner, preferred materials in the production of wedding bands have changed over time. Metals such as iron in early Rome replaced the wedding rings of bone and ivory that came before them. These days, white gold and yellow gold are still among the most popular metals for engagement rings and wedding rings. Find antique and vintage wedding rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023No, yellow gold engagement rings are not out of style. In fact, white gold and yellow gold are still among the most popular metals for engagement rings and wedding rings. It's important to note that while current trends with respect to engagement rings may seem to ebb and flow more quickly than those of days gone by, couples don't get engaged the moment a trend emerges. Whatever may be trending now with respect to engagement rings may be a style or cut that has been popular for years. Find antique and vintage wedding rings on 1stDibs.1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023Whether yellow gold engagement rings are out of style depends largely on who you ask. To many individuals, yellow gold is a timeless precious metal that remains appealing despite changing trends. That's part of the reason why brides in the British royal family, from Meghan Markle to Kate Middleton to Princess Diana, all received yellow gold engagement rings. Find a diverse assortment of yellow gold engagement rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023It could be said that yellow gold engagement rings aren't coming back in style because people never stop wearing them. Yellow gold has been a popular choice of metal for both engagement and wedding jewelry for centuries. Not only is yellow gold visually appealing, but as an alloy that combines pure gold with base metals, it resists scratching and tarnishing, allowing rings to stand the test of time. Shop a wide range of yellow gold engagement rings on 1stDibs.
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