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Antique 1860s European Victorian Signet Rings
Crystal, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Revival Signet Rings
Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Signet Rings
Carnelian, 22k Gold
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Prints
Photogravure, Etching
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Antique 16th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Engagement Rings
Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Pink Diamond, Platinum
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Fashion Rings
Gold
Vintage 1920s British Victorian Signet Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Classical Greek Fashion Rings
18k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Unknown Egyptian Revival Signet Rings
Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Signet Rings
Antique 1820s Swedish Medieval Signet Rings
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Band Rings
Carnelian, 22k Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Signet Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Signet Rings
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, 14k Gold
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Dome Rings
Emerald, Platinum
Antique 1850s British Early Victorian More Rings
Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Signet Rings
18k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Late Victorian Signet Rings
Yellow Gold
Italian Engagement Rings
22k Gold
Vintage 1980s British Modern Signet Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century British Victorian Signet Rings
18k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Signet Rings
22k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown More Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
20th Century Signet Rings
Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Contemporary Signet Rings
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Band Rings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
18k Gold
2010s Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
18k Gold
1990s Contemporary Signet Rings
Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Band Rings
Agate, 18k Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century American Retro Signet Rings
22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1870s British Victorian Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian More Rings
Onyx, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Signet Rings
9k Gold
Antique 1860s Scottish Victorian Signet Rings
Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Unknown Classical Greek Signet Rings
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Signet Rings
Agate, 15k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold
2010s Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Carnelian, Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Signet Rings
18k Gold
Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Signet Rings
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s English Signet Rings
Quartz, 10k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Contemporary Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold
Antique 1890s British Victorian Signet Rings
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Signet Rings
Agate, 15k Gold
Vintage 1940s American Greek Revival More Rings
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.
- What is an intaglio ring?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An intaglio ring has a gem with a recessed image on it. Intaglio rings were used in ancient Rome as signet rings, where one could use hot wax to transfer their specific ring’s impression to another surface. Shop a collection of expertly vetted jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a Roman intaglio ring?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Roman intaglio ring is a signet ring with an image carved into stone. Today the ring is worn as an accessory. In ancient Rome, intaglio rings were worn by prominent businessmen and politicians and even used as impressions on signatures of hot wax. Browse a wide range of Roman intaglio rings from reputable sellers on 1stDibs.
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