Ivy Gem Ring
2010s French Art Nouveau Fashion Rings
Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Band Rings
14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Tanzanite, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Tanzanite, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Tanzanite, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Tanzanite, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Tanzanite, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Sterling Silver, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Tanzanite, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Ruby, Tanzanite, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Pink Sapphire, Tanzanite, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pink Sapphire, Tanzanite, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pink Sapphire, Tanzanite, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pink Sapphire, Tanzanite, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Tanzanite, Bronze
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Tanzanite, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings
Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Pink Sapphire, Tanzanite, White Diamond, Emerald, Sterling Silver, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Ruby, Tanzanite, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Tanzanite, White Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Emerald, Pink Sapphire, Tanzanite, Sapphire, Silver, Ster...
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1950s French Belle Époque Link Necklaces
Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Retro Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Emerald, Pink Sapphire, Tanzanite, Sterling Silver
2010s French Art Nouveau Fashion Rings
Black Opal, Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Engagement Rings
Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s British High Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Empire Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1960s French Retro Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s French Art Nouveau Fashion Rings
Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Tanzanite, Ruby, White Diamond, Sterling Silver, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Tanzanite, White Diamond, Emerald, Pink Sapphire, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Emerald, Pink Sapphire, Tanzanite, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Garnet, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Ivy Gem Ring For Sale on 1stDibs
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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.