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2010s Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1970s North American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
2010s Spanish Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Citrine, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Israeli Signet Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Band Rings
Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Fashion Rings
Tourmaline, Silver
Antique Early 1800s European Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 18th Century French Georgian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Garnet, Silver, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Artisan Bridal Rings
Spinel, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Band Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Band Rings
Sterling Silver
1990s Italian Contemporary Band Rings
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Cluster Rings
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modernist Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artisan Fashion Rings
Silver
2010s British Dome Rings
Gold Plate, Brass
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Apatite, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Greek Contemporary Fashion Rings
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Greek Contemporary Band Rings
Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century More Rings
Diamond, Emerald
20th Century More Rings
Jade, Gold
20th Century Unknown More Rings
Coral, Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Signet Rings
Jade, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s Modern Dome Rings
Onyx, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Fashion Rings
Opal, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Fashion Rings
2010s Romanian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Emerald, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century French Retro Cocktail Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Fashion Rings
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Cocktail Rings
Moonstone, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Wedding Rings
Opal, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Dome Rings
Coral, Bronze
Vintage 1970s Modern Fashion Rings
Amethyst, 18k Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
18k Gold, Gold
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Dome Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Fashion Rings
Pearl, Agate, Garnet, Gold
2010s European Cocktail Rings
Turquoise, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s Irish Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Band Rings
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Baroque Solitaire Rings
Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Victorian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire
Mid-20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, White Gold, Gold
Antique Early 1700s Italian Baroque Band Rings
Turquoise, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s German Gothic Revival Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Beryl, Silver
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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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