Heart Shaped Opal Ring
Antique 1890s Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Band Rings
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Solitaire Rings
White Gold, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Fashion Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold
Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Emerald, 14k Gold
Vintage 1910s European Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver, Rose Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Opal, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Fashion Rings
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings
Garnet, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Opal, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Wedding Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Fashion Rings
Yellow Sapphire, Fire Opal, Sapphire, Opal, White Diamond, Diamond, Yell...
20th Century Mozambican Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 2000s Fashion Rings
Diamond, Peridot, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, Indicolite, Black O...
21st Century and Contemporary Modern More Rings
Ruby, Sapphire, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Engagement Rings
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Band Rings
Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Band Rings
Green Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
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20th Century German Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Coral, Opal, Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s British More Rings
White Diamond, Gold
2010s British More Rings
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s British Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s British Retro Engagement Rings
Opal, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique 1870s French Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century English Edwardian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Fashion Rings
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
2010s Japanese Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Opal
2010s Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s American Retro Fashion Rings
Garnet, Opal, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Dome Rings
Opal, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Alexandrite, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century British Retro Three-Stone Rings
Amethyst, Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
20th Century Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Danish Cocktail Rings
Lapis Lazuli, Silver
Vintage 1940s Danish More Rings
Chrysophrase, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Danish More Rings
Sterling Silver
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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 heart-shaped ring is a symbol of love. When wearing a diamond-shaped ring, the point should point to your wrist, which lets others know you’ve given your heart to your soulmate. Shop a collection of heart-shaped jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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