Half Hoop Ring
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Late Victorian Wedding Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Contemporary Band Rings
Pearl, 10k Gold
Antique 1830s English Band Rings
Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1800s Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s European Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique 1870s English Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Australian Retro Band Rings
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Dome Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
20th Century British Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Lapis Lazuli
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Hoop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary American Hoop Earrings
White Diamond
Late 20th Century Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Emerald, 14k Gold, Silver
2010s Turkish Contemporary Hoop Earrings
14k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Italian Modernist Hoop Earrings
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18th Century French Georgian Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century British Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s European Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modern Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s American Baroque Revival Hoop Earrings
Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal
2010s Turkish Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
2010s Turkish Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
2010s Turkish Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
2010s Turkish Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
2010s Turkish Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 17th Century Italian Renaissance More Rings
Agate, Gold
Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Fashion Rings
Agate, Rose Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Band Rings
Onyx, Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Fashion Rings
Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Cluster Rings
Rock Crystal, Gold
Antique Early 18th Century English Band Rings
Gold
Early 20th Century Late Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century French Gothic Revival Band Rings
Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Engagement Rings
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique 1870s Italian Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Gold
Vintage 1980s Contemporary Fashion Rings
Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century British Victorian Wedding Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Band Rings
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k 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 ExpertAugust 17, 2021A half eternity ring means that stones are only set around the top half or three-quarters of the ring. This can be a practical design because it is more comfortable and can allow for larger stones.
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