Hermès Sterling Sterling Ring Medor
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Hermès 1970's style between the ring features dual design with one large and one small medor
Vintage 1970s Fashion Rings
Sterling Silver
Hermès Sterling Sterling Ring Medor
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Hermès 1970's style between the ring features dual design with one large and one small medor
Sterling Silver
HERMES Sterling Silver Quark Ring
By Hermès
Located in Nice, FR
HERMES sterling silver QUARK ring featuring a dome motif with an orange resin insert. Embossed
Sterling Silver
Hermes Sterling Silver Band Ring
By Hermès
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine sterling silver ring. By Hermes. In sterling silver. With an engraved Interlocking H logo
Sterling Silver
Antique Hermès Art Deco Period Sterling Silver Napkin Ring & Box
By Hermès
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique signed napkin ring. By Hermès. In sterling silver. With a hobnail pattern with
Sterling Silver
Hermès Croisette Ring in Sterling Silver
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
An iconic and instantly recognizable piece from Hermès, this Croisette ring showcases the house’s
Sterling Silver
Hermès New Chaine D'Ancre Sterling Ring
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Hermès Chaine D'Ancre Scarf Ring in sterling silver, new in unworn condition. Comes with
Sterling Silver
Signed Hermes Sterling Silver Deux Anneaux Ring
By Hermès
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A signed French designer sterling silver ring. By Hermes Paris. In the Deux Anneaux pattern
Sterling Silver
Hermès Collier de Chien Ring in Sterling Silver
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
An iconic Hermès Collier de Chien collection ring, crafted in sterling silver. This bold wide band
Sterling Silver
Hermés Paris Modernist Sterling Silver Spinning Cube Vintage Ring
By Hermès
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stamped with French hallmark for sterling silver Numbered and fully signed for Hermés Paris Circa: 1960s
Silver, Sterling Silver
Hermès 2 bagues Argent Clarté T48 Silver Sterling Clarte Ring x 2 US4.5 Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Set of 2 Hermès rings, Clarté model, PM format, in openwork silver with H on each side. Finger size
Silver
Hermes Paris Geometric H Logo Cocktail Ring in 18Kt Yellow Gold and Sterling
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
H logo ring designed by Hermes. An sculptural bypass cocktail ring, designed in Paris France by
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Hermès 925 SV Silver Double Ring Size US-6
By Hermès
Located in Tokyo, JP
■ Item Number: TMR2601290007 ■ Brand: Hermès ■ Product Name: Double Ring ■ Material: 925 SV silver
Sterling Silver, Silver
Chushev Hermes & Lyre Blue Chalcedony Intaglio Sterling Silver Signet Ring
By Chushev
Located in Canoga Park, CA
a sterling silver signet ring. The shoulders of the ring are embellished with a classic "Green Man
Chalcedony, Sterling Silver
Hermès Chaine D'ancre Sterling Silver Ring, circa 1995
By Hermès
Located in Valenza, IT
Chic yet Timeless, absolutely Iconic Hermès Sterling Silver Chaine d'Ancre Ring, French Size 52, US
Sterling Silver
Hermes Candy Ring in Sterling Silver Size french 51
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes Candy ring in sterling silve. Size french 51. good condition, some small signs of wear
RARE Imposing Hermès Vintage Palmyre Ring Silver 925 Size 14 US
By Hermès
Located in VERGT, FR
Hermès Nice and Imposing Ring Hermès Palmyre In silver 925 Stamped Hermes inside / 54 french size
Sterling Silver
Hermes Sterling SilCollier de Chien Ring
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermes Sterling Silver Collier De Chien Ring inspired by the Collier de Chien belt. Size 6.5. Comes
Sterling Silver
Hermès Boucle Sellier Sterling Silver Ring
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
This authentic Hermès Boucle Sellier ring is a bold and iconic design inspired by the House’s
Sterling Silver
Hermès Collier De Chien Sterling Silver Ring
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Hermès 'Collier De Chien' medium design ring. Polished silver with bridal ring and double row of
Sterling Silver
Hermès Croisette Sterling Silver Toggle Ring - Large
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
This is an exquisite example of Hermès’ Croisette design in sterling silver (Ag925). The ring
Sterling Silver
Hermes Paris Sterling Silver Vintage Heavy Ring
By Hermès
Located in Aspen, CO
Hermes Paris sterling silver heavy vintage ring. Signed Hermes with a DP in a cartouche which is
Sterling Silver
HERMES Sterling Silver Ring Model Echappée size 52FR
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
HERMES Sterling Silver Ring, Model Echappée, size 52FR. It is a medium model. In very good
Sterling Silver
Hermès Knotted Sterling Silver Openwork Ring
By Hermès
Located in Southampton, PA
This stunningly spectacular knotted ring from Hermès has a gorgeously distinctive design that is
Silver
Hermès Knotted Sterling Silver Openwork Ring
By Hermès
Located in Southampton, PA
This stunningly spectacular knotted ring from Hermès has a gorgeously distinctive design that is
Silver
Hermes Sterling Silver Folding Band Ring Size 6 #18270
By Hermès
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Hermes Sterling Silver Folding Band Ring Size 6- This elegant band by Hermes is crafted in
Sterling Silver
Hermés Paris Modernist Sterling Silver Spinning Cube Vintage Ring
By Hermès
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stamped for sterling silver Numbered and fully signed for Hermés Paris Circa: 1960s Ring size: 5 1/2, 6
Silver, Sterling Silver
Hermès Osmose Women's Openwork Sterling Silver Band Ring
By Hermès
Located in Southampton, PA
This glamorous ring exceptionally boasts the elegant and renowned Hermès' 'Osmose' design with a
Silver
Hermès Cythère Women's Sterling Silver Openwork Band Ring
By Hermès
Located in Southampton, PA
This beautifully unique and creative cythère women's ring from Hermès has an intricately gorgeous
Mixed Metal
Hermès silver ring
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful Hermès silver ring, size 52, comes in its original dustbag and Hermès box Condition
Sterling Silver
Hermès Cythère silver ring
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Cythère silver ring HERMES - Ring in 925 silver, Cythère model. Modern French work. Signed
Sterling Silver
Hermes Paris 1980 Geometric Ring In Solid 925 Sterling Silver With Orange Enamel
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Geometric ring designed by Hermes. A geometric flat ring, designed in Paris France by the iconic
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
HERMES Ring, Collier de Chien, in Sterling Silver, Gold and Diamond. Size 54 EU
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful Hermès ring, Collier de Chien, in 925 sterling silver, 750 gold and diamond. Size 54
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Hermès Chaîne d'Ancre Passerelle Women's Sterling Silver Cutout Band Ring
By Hermès
Located in Southampton, PA
The spectacularly artistic display in this remarkably designed Hermès ring from the brilliant
Mixed Metal
HERMES Band Ring 'Capture' Model in Silver Ag925 Size 52
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful HERMES band ring, Capture model, in silver Ag925. It represents three interlaced rings
Sterling Silver
Hermes Move H Ring in Sterling Silver and Orange Enamel (6)
Located in Port Hope, ON
throughout. Hermes and sterling marks on the inside of the ring. Pouch, box and ribbon included
Sterling Silver
Hermes, Paris, Solid Silver Ring Dish / Vide Poche c.1950
By Hermès, Ravinet D' Enfert
Located in Bath, GB
fully signed by Ravinet d'Enfert and Hermes together with the Minerva 1st Title mark for solid sterling
Sterling Silver
1980's Hermes Sterling Silver Ring
By Hermès
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Iconic 1980's Hermes sterling silver ring. Size 53. Signed on the inside. In excellent condition
Sterling Silver
Hermès New Sterling Chain Ring Size 6.75
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Brand New.Never used.Hermes Chaine d'ancre Enchainee ring, large model. Sterling silver. Size 6.75
Sterling Silver
Signed Hermes Sterling Silver Deux Anneaux Ring
By Hermès
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine French sterling silver ring. A signed French designer sterling silver ring. By Hermes
Sterling Silver
Hermès Galop Sterling Silver Ring Size 55
By Hermès
Located in Banbury, GB
Approximately 25.93 g Ring Size 55 Condition Excellent __________________________________ If you are
Sterling Silver
Hermès Sterling Silver Orange Enamel 'H' Motif Band Ring
By Hermès
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This authentic Hermès H motif ring features a bold geometric design in sterling silver with vibrant
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Hermes Paris 1970 Flexible Squared Ring in Solid .925 Sterling Silver
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Flexible ring designed by Hermes. A flexible ring, designed in Paris France by the iconic luxury
Silver, Sterling Silver
Hermes Paris 1998 Vertige Swirl Double Ring Solid .925 Sterling Silver with Box
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Swirl double ring designed by Hermes. An sculptural swirl ring, designed in Paris France by the
Silver, Sterling Silver
Hermès Red Enamel & Sterling Silver Ring in Box Size 54
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès sterling silver and red enamel H ring. Size 54. Comes with original box. Wear on sterling
Hermes Sterling Chain D'Ancre Ring with Box Size 54
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermes triple chain d'ancre female ring. Sterling silver 925. Size 54. Comes with original box.
HERMES Paris Ebony Wood Chaîne d'Ancre Cocktail Ring In .925 Sterling Silver
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Chaîne d'ancre ring designed by Hermes. This rare chaîne d'ancre cocktail ring was designed in
Sterling Silver, Silver
Hermés Sterling 925 Silver and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Retired Buckle Ring
By Hermès
Located in Braintree, GB
Hermés sterling 925 silver and 18kt yellow gold retired Buckle Ring. Maker: Hermés Designer: GP
Yellow Gold, Silver
Hermes citrine silver Gold men's Ring
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Hermes 18kt and Sterling Silver Ring set with an Emerald cut Citrine. Ca 1950-60. French
Citrine
Hermes Sterling Silver Seam Band Ring
Located in Flushing, NY
Hermes Sterling Silver Seam Band Ring Marked: HERMES 925 Approximate Dimensions: 10.5 (Ring Size
Hermes Sterling Silver Quark Cocktail Orange Ring
Located in Flushing, NY
Hermes Sterling Silver Quark Cocktail Orange Ring Marked: HERMES 55 Ag 925 Approximate Dimensions
Sterling Silver Baby Rattle teething Ring in the Style of Hermes
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Christopher limits those will use it, however, it is a stunning piece of sterling with a Hermes quality
Sterling Silver
Vintage Hermes Sterling Silver Ring
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Beautiful sterling silver twist detail ring from Hermes. The Hermes logo and size 49 engraved on
Sterling Silver
Hermes Collier de Chien Ring Sterling Silver
By Hermès
Located in West Chester, PA
Brand new Hermes Collier de Chien Ring Sterling Silver Size 51 The Collier de Chien was originally
Sterling Silver
Hermes 18K Gold and Sterling Silver Ring
By Hermès
Located in Winnetka, IL
Iconic Hermes band ring with applied "H," fully hallmarked
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
HERMES Sterling Silver and Pink Gold Handbag Ring
By Hermès
Located in Verona, IT
Sterling silver Hermes band ring with 18kt pink gold Kelly handbag pendant. Size 5 US (size 9 IT)
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Hermès Sterling Silver Galop Ring Size EU 52
By Hermès
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This bold and stylish ring from Hermès is ideal for women who like donning a punk look. Crafted
Sterling Silver
Hermes Galop Hermes ring, small model sterling silver Size 47mm us 4
By Hermès
Located in Nicosia, CY
Size 47mm us 4 Ring in sterling silver Made in France/Italy Silver 925/1000 Width: 0.36 cm
Sterling Silver
Hermes Vertige ring sterling silver Size 46mm us 3 3/4
By Hermès
Located in Nicosia, CY
Size 46mm us 3 3/4 Ring in sterling silver Vertige is inspired by Double Tour, a signature Hermès
Sterling Silver
Hermes Good Ring in Sterling Silver Size French 52
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes ring in sterling silver. Size french 52 good condition, some small signs of wear
Hermes Galet Ring in Sterling Silver Size French 51
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes Galet ring in sterling silve. Size french 51. good condition, some small signs of wear
Hermes Genuine Sterling Silver Oval Textured Cage Cut Out Fashion Cocktail Ring
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Size listed 51 Ring size ~5.75 Sterling silver - 925 Band Width 15mm
Sterling Silver
Hermes Good Lock Ring in Sterling Silver Size french 55
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes Good Lock ring in sterling silve. Size french 55 rare, ring like the clasp of the sac a
Hermes Genuine Sterling Silver Oval Textured Dome Fashion Cocktail Ring
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Size listed 51 Ring size ~5.75 Sterling silver - 925 Band width 4mm
Hermes Silver Ring (Quark Collection)
By Hermès
Located in London, Chelsea
Hermes Silver Quark Ring. This gorgeous silver ring by Hermes is part of the Quark line. In solid
Sterling Silver
Vintage Hermes Sterling Silver Cufflinks
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Vintage Hermes Silver Cufflinks Good vintage condition With box Signed
MAGNIFIC Hermès Galop Silver 925 Ring / Good Condition
By Hermès
Located in VERGT, FR
MAGNIFIC Hermès Galop Ring Silver 925 Size : french size 53 or 13 /14 Usa Size Weight : 15.9 g
Sterling Silver
RARE Vintage Hermès H d'Hermès Ring Silver 925 and Gold 18k Size 11 US
By Hermès
Located in VERGT, FR
MAGNIFIC Hermès Vintage Ring H d'Hermès Silver 925 and H in Gold 18k Weight 8.7 g Size usa 11 or
Sterling Silver
Rare and Vintage Hermes Amulette Constance Bag Silver 925 Ring
By Hermès
Located in VERGT, FR
Magnific Hermès Ring Modéle : Amulette Constance Size : French size : 54 or 13/13.5 usa size
Sterling Silver
Hermes Croisette Ring In Silver, Size 50
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
The Hermes Croisette Ring comes in Sterling Silver and is inspired by a ship anchor chain. A ring
Silver
Hermes Vintage Silver Belt Ring. Size 51
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Nice Hermes belt ring in sterling silver. Size french 51 Good condition
$16,800Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Double Panthere Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The beauty of wild cats is captured in this striking pre-owned Cartier design. Crafted in 18kt yellow gold, this ring is detailed with black enamel and boasts a double panther motif....
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
HERMES black Swift & Tuffetage corduroy BIRKIN 30 COTE-A-COTE Bag
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Birkin 30 Côté-a-Côté in black corduroy with Veau Swift leather trim and gussets. Features palladium plated hardware and cleaning brush for corduroy. Brand new ...
Hermes Black Leather and Sterling Silver Buckle Bracelet
By Hermès
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Elevate your wrist with the bold and refined elegance of this Wide Hermes Black Leather and Sterling Silver Buckle Bracelet. Meticulously crafted, this bracelet is a testament to Her...
Sterling Silver
Rare Chanel Cruise 2018 Metier D’Art Gold Medallion Chain Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Beautiful runway piece from cruise 2018 collection. Overall still in immaculate condition. Barely worn. Series 24. Comes with its holo intact, card, dust bag, product card and box.
TIFFANY & CO Flower Lace Platinum Diamond Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Tiffany & Co. necklace from the Flower Lace collection is crafted in platinum and set throughout with round brilliant-cut E-F-G VS1-VS2 diamonds weighing an estima...
Diamond, Platinum
BUCCELLATI Aquamarine Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite vintage Gianmaria Buccellati cocktail ring is crafted in 18k brushed and textured yellow gold with white gold accents. This ring is set with a faceted oval 7.0mm x 10....
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Hermès Portefeuille pochette 2010 Kelly Black Epsom Leather Wallet Clutch Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Kelly model wallet in black leather (Epsom) and silver metal (palladium), 2 large interior compartments separated by a zipped coin purse with pull tab in the Kelly padlock mot...
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and 18 Karat White Gold Frivole Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Zurich, CH
Adorable 18 karat white gold and diamond "Frivole" ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. Modern ring crafted in 18 karat white gold, the front designed as two sculpted flower motifs in differ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Panthère de Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Chain Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Skip to the end of the images gallery Skip to the beginning of the images gallery Panthère de Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Chain Bracelet 124241101 Cartier Panthère Bracelet in 18K Yellow...
Yellow Gold
$1,598Sale Price / set|20% Off
CHANEL PARIS Trio of Geometric Rings In Polished Solid .925 Sterling Silver
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Set of three geometric rings designed by Chanel. This is a fantastic trio set of geometric rings created in Paris France by the house of Chanel, back in the 1990. The earrings were ...
Silver, Sterling Silver
YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL by TOM FORD Lucite Crystal Rigid Choker Necklace, 2003
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT by TOM FORD lucite crystal rigid choker necklace from the Fall/Winter 2003 Ready-to-Wear Collection. Similar version, in brown colour, worn by super model EVA HE...
Gomelsky Eppie Sneed Steel Mo Dial Quartz Ladies Watch G0120095029
By Gomelsky
Located in New York, NY
This brand new Gomelsky Eppie Sneed G0120095029 is a beautiful Ladie's timepiece that is powered by quartz (battery) movement which is cased in a stainless steel case. It has a squar...
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Mother Of Pearl Heart Cut 18k Yellow Gold Dome Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Heart Cut Mother Of Pearl 18k Yellow Gold Dome Ring. A stunning vintage Van Cleef & Arpels ring with a fine mother of pearl gem displaying beautiful ...
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hermès Chaine D'Ancre Scarf Ring
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès Chaine D' Ancre Scarf Ring makes wearing your scarf easy and flawless. Palladium hardware. Excellent condition. Comes with original pouch.
Haute A Courroies Hac 50 Red Rouge H Crinoline Buffalo Duffle Travel Bag Vtg
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
This bag is absolutely magnififenct
Gucci Multicolor Small GG Flora Bamboo Padlock Bag
By Gucci
Located in Brossard, QC
Structured coated canvas shoulder bag featuring logo pattern in beige and brown. Multicolor floral pattern and grained leather trim in yellow throughout. Bamboo carry handle at top....
For Hermès, what began as a maker of leather equestrian goods for European noblemen would eventually grow into one of the most storied fashion labels in the world. In 1837, German-born French entrepreneur Thierry Hermès opened a saddle and harness purveyor in Paris. Gradually, the house extended into accessories and luggage for its riders, and today, in paying homage to its origins, the family-run luxury brand resurfaces horse motifs in everything from clothing and modernist jewelry to pillows and handbags.
The first top-handled bag ever produced by Hermès was the Haut à courroies, which made its debut in 1892. A tall bag secured with a folded leather flap (fastened with bridle-inspired straps), it was designed to transport riding boots and a harness.
As the world made the switch from horse to automobile, the bag adapted, becoming a multifunctional travel satchel instead of a designated saddlebag. Today, 120 years later, the HAC remains in Hermès’s line — and its distinctive flap and clasping straps have laid the groundwork for some of the house’s other iconic bags.
In the 1930s, Robert Dumas (son-in-law to Émile-Maurice Hermès, Thierry’s grandson) designed a smaller, trapezoidal take on the flap bag with a handle and two side straps. Later, actress Grace Kelly, then engaged to Prince Rainier of Monaco, is said to have used one of these bags to conceal her pregnancy during the 1950s. Because she was photographed constantly, the coverage catapulted her handbag to international popularity.
In 1977, Hermès officially renamed the model for her, and the Kelly bag was born. Each Kelly bag takes between 18 and 25 hours to produce, and its 680 hand stitches owe solely to one Hermès artisan.
Robert Dumas was also responsible for another one of the brand’s most iconic offerings: the launch of its first silk scarf on the occasion of Hermès’s 100th anniversary in 1937. Based on a woodblock designed by Dumas and printed on Chinese silk, the accessory was an immediate hit.
Today, vintage Hermès scarves, typically adorned in rich colors and elaborate patterns, serve many functions, just as they did back then. Well-heeled women wear it on their heads, around their necks and, in a genius piece of cross-promotion, tied to the straps of their Hermès bags. Kelly even once used one as a sling for her broken arm.
In 1981, Robert Dumas’s son Jean-Louis Dumas, then Hermès chairman, found himself sitting next to French actress and musician Jane Birkin on a plane, where she was complaining about finding a suitable carryall for the necessary accoutrements of motherhood. After the two travelers were properly introduced, Birkin helped design Jean-Louis’s most famous contribution to the Hermès canon: the Birkin bag, a roomy, square catchall with the HAC’s trademark leather flap top and the addition of a lock and key.
Owing to the brand’s legendary commitment to deft, handcrafted construction, the Birkin is an investment that is coveted by collectors everywhere.
While the Kelly and Birkin may be standouts, gracing the arms of everyone from royal heiresses to hip-hop stars in the past few decades, the handbags are but a small part of Hermès’s fashion offerings.
Since the 1920s, the brand has produced some of the most desirable leather goods in the world. There’s the Constance bag, a favorite of Jacqueline Kennedy, the recently relaunched 1970s-era Evelyne and, on the vintage market, a slew of designs dating back to the 1920s.
Good design never goes out of style. Find a variety of vintage Hermès handbags, day dresses, shoes and more on 1stDibs.
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.