Hidden Locket Ring
2010s American Signet Rings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1820s British Georgian Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1770s Georgian More Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s English Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1890s European Victorian Fashion Rings
18k Gold
Antique 1840s English Victorian More Rings
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
Antique 1830s Georgian Paintings
Natural Fiber
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Antique 1890s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Engagement Rings
Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1940s American Signet Rings
14k Gold
Antique 18th Century Italian Victorian More Jewelry
18k Gold, Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings
Garnet, 14k Gold
Antique 1890s Cluster Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Signet Rings
Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 1870s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Engagement Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1820s British Georgian Band Rings
Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1910s Engagement Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Rope Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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2010s American Modern Dome Rings
Onyx, Sterling Silver
2010s American Modern Dome Rings
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s French Late Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
American More Rings
Antique 1880s Victorian Solitaire Rings
Spinel, 14k Gold
Antique 17th Century British Georgian Fashion Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s American Victorian Signet Rings
Black Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Victorian Signet Rings
Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Victorian Signet Rings
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Victorian Signet Rings
Black Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Victorian Signet Rings
Black Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Victorian Signet Rings
Black Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium, Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian More Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1750s Georgian More Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s English Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1860s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Moonstone, Gold
Antique 1860s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Moonstone, Gold
Antique 1860s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings
Moonstone, Diamond, Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Dangle Earrings
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Regency More Folk Art
20th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Signet Rings
Onyx, 14k Gold, Gold
Antique 1840s Swedish Victorian Fashion Rings
Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Antique 1870s French Fashion Rings
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold
Antique 1860s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Silver, Vermeil
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Signet Rings
15k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century More Rings
10k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Cluster Rings
Garnet, Pearl, White Diamond, 15k Gold
Antique 1890s British Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Engagement Rings
Amethyst, Chrysophrase, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold
European Cocktail Rings
Antique 18th Century English Georgian More Rings
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Engagement Rings
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Wedding Rings
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Signet Rings
Onyx, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s British Victorian More Rings
18k Gold
Antique 1880s American Victorian Fashion Rings
Agate, Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Signet Rings
18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian More Rings
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian More Rings
Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Signet Rings
15k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Cluster Rings
Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Victorian Signet Rings
Black Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Brooches
Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 9k 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 hidden halo gives a ring more visual appeal when it is viewed from various angles. It is a series of accent stones positioned below the center gemstone. Depending on the stones used in the halo, it may increase the overall sparkle or color of the ring. On 1stDibs, shop a range of gemstone rings.
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