Laurel Leaf Ring
2010s American Art Deco Band Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Cocktail Rings
18k Gold
20th Century Greek Classical Greek Cocktail Rings
Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold, Gold, Gilt Metal, Bronze
Antique 1850s European Victorian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Opal, 14k Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Chalcedony, 22k Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Jade, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Engagement Rings
Platinum
20th Century Russian Edwardian Enamel Frames and Objects
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
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Late 20th Century European Medieval Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Signet Rings
Black Diamond
20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings
Garnet, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s British Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Models and Miniatures
Early 2000s French Cocktail Rings
2010s Modern Band Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Victorian Signet Rings
Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s French Modern Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century French Scarves
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Signet Rings
Gold
Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Cluster Rings
Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold
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2010s American Artisan Band Rings
Sterling Silver, Enamel
2010s American Artisan Band Rings
Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Signet Rings
Sterling Silver, Enamel
2010s American Artisan Dome Rings
Enamel, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Greek Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Greek Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Greek Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Greek Band Rings
White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s French Empire Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Classical Roman Band Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s French Empire Cluster Rings
Diamond, Green Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Classical Roman Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Classical Roman Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Palladium
2010s French Classical Roman Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s French Classical Roman Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Fashion Rings
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Modern Fashion Rings
Iolite, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Greek Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1950s Unknown Brooches
Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century American More Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold
Vintage 1930s American Signet Rings
Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Russian Neoclassical Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Georgian Signet Rings
Agate, 18k 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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