Hopi Ring
Vintage 1950s More Rings
14k Gold
Vintage 1960s Modernist Fashion Rings
Agate, Bronze
20th Century Unknown Native American Fashion Rings
Coral, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Solitaire Rings
Opal, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings
Turquoise, Gold, 10k Gold
Vintage 1920s American Signet Rings
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Fashion Rings
Jasper, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Unknown Solitaire Rings
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s American Dome Rings
Sterling Silver
1990s American Fashion Rings
Sterling Silver
Antique 1860s Victorian Signet Rings
Onyx, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1940s Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings
Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Artisan Dome Rings
Amethyst, Coral, Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s American Native American Solitaire Rings
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Unknown Dome Rings
Amber, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s American Signet Rings
Hematite, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Band Rings
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s American Modern More Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Dome Rings
Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s American Victorian Cocktail Rings
Coral, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Modernist More Rings
Quartz, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1970s American Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian More Rings
Coral, 10k Gold
Vintage 1930s American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Fashion Rings
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s American Dome Rings
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s American Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Fashion Rings
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s American Solitaire Rings
Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Modernist More Rings
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Solitaire Rings
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Native American Fashion Rings
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s Modernist Fashion Rings
Bronze
Vintage 1960s Retro Cluster Rings
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Fashion Rings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings
Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s French Artisan Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique 1870s Unknown Victorian Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s American More Rings
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s American Native American More Rings
Coral, Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s American Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s French Fashion Rings
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1970s American More Rings
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Native American Solitaire Rings
Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Silver
Vintage 1970s Fashion Rings
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Egyptian Revival Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1850s Victorian Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Unknown Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Sterling Silver, Bronze
Vintage 1950s American More Rings
10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1940s American Cluster Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k 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.
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