Harem Ring
Late 20th Century Italian Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Band Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Chinese Victorian Dome Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings
White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Yel...
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Band Rings
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1890s Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Go...
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s British Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century French Retro Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Cluster Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century French Late Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings
Rock Crystal, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings
Garnet, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dome Rings
Garnet, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Dome Rings
Garnet, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s American Band Rings
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Dome Rings
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Dome Rings
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Dome Rings
Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Dome Rings
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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2010s Indian Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Wrist Watches
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings
Garnet, 14k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, Silver
20th Century Italian Modern Dome Rings
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modern Link Bracelets
18k Gold
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Retro Bracelets
18k Gold
Early 20th Century English Signet Rings
Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s Victorian Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Silver
Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s American Artist Bangles
Emerald, Gold
Mid-20th Century Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Late 20th Century Unknown Artisan Band Rings
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Artisan Fashion Rings
Coral, Silver, Brass, Copper
1990s American Band Rings
Turquoise, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Band Rings
White Gold, Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Band Rings
Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Italian Modern Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Georgian More Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Cluster Rings
Cultured Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Fashion Rings
Opal, Yellow Gold
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Multi-gemstone, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Band Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Band Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Garnet, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Retro More Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings
Jade, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Band Rings
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Rhodolite, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Rhodolite, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Quartz, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Quartz, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Modern More Rings
Quartz, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings
Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Rhodolite, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century Dome Rings
Ruby, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Quartz, Rose Gold
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Band Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Iolite, Ruby, Topaz, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Ro...
Mid-20th Century Unknown Band Rings
Emerald, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings
Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold
Antique 1890s Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Amethyst, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings
Crystal, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Crystal, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Retro Band Rings
Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Band Rings
Sapphire, Rose Gold
Early 2000s Chinese Belts
Mid-20th Century Contemporary Cluster Rings
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Amethyst, Turquoise, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Cluster Rings
Jade, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Cocktail Rings
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century British Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Thai Retro Dome Rings
Multi-gemstone, Emerald, Quartz, Pink Sapphire, Tiger's Eye, Garnet, Blu...
Antique 1860s British Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold
British Cluster Rings
Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Band Rings
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Solitaire Rings
Garnet, 14k Gold
Italian Cocktail Rings
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings
Quartz, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian More Rings
Garnet, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Band Rings
Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022A Thai princess harem ring refers to a type of ring modeled after the headpieces Thai dancers wore during traditional performances. The Thai princess ring features a cluster of gemstones that mimics the look of a crown. Shop a selection of authenticated vintage Thai princess rings on 1stDibs.
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