Large Diamond Plaque Ring
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
20th Century Modernist More Rings
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Engagement Rings
Silver, Platinum, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Classical Roman Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Classical Roman Band Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond
Vintage 1980s American Modernist Cocktail Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings
Jade, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1850s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, ...
Early 2000s Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Rock Crystal, Crystal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Indian Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Rubelite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Engagement Rings
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
20th Century Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Late 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Padparadscha Sapphire , Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Fashion Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Early 20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
1990s Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Coral, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Engagement Rings
Onyx, Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Cluster Rings
Pearl, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
Antique 1830s Georgian Fashion Rings
Chrysoberyl, 10k Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings
Opal, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Retro Dome Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Rose Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Antique 1780s British Fashion Rings
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Art Deco Dome Rings
Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Dome Rings
Coral, Diamond
Vintage 1980s American Signet Rings
Diamond, Gold
Vintage 1970s American More Rings
Alexandrite, Topaz, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Cocktail Rings
Yellow Diamond, Other, Gilt Metal
Antique 1850s Early Victorian More Rings
Chrysoberyl, Pink Sapphire, 15k Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1980s French Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Tanzanite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish More Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold
1990s Unknown Dome Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Jacobean Signet Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
Garnet, 14k Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Signet Rings
Onyx, 14k Gold
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Artisan Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1890s Gothic Revival Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings
Opal, Diamond, 14k Gold
Unknown Three-Stone Rings
Diamond
Vintage 1920s Canadian Art Deco More Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Desk Accessories
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1910s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Charm Bracelets
Diamond, White 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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