Mourning Ring Blue Enamel
Antique 1780s British Georgian Fashion Rings
Enamel
Antique 18th Century British Georgian Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1870s Unknown Victorian Band Rings
Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1860s British Early Victorian Band Rings
Gold, Enamel
Antique 1880s English Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century Signet Rings
Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Antique 1870s English Etruscan Revival Cocktail Rings
Pearl, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold, Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1870s English Etruscan Revival Bangles
Pearl, 15k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Collectible Jewelry
Carnelian, Gold, Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Collectible Jewelry
Agate, Brass, Gold
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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Scottish Victorian Signet Rings
Agate, Rose Gold
Vintage 1920s British Victorian Signet Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Cluster Rings
Agate, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Modern Fashion Rings
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Wedding Rings
Pearl, Garnet, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Pink Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Cluster Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Band Rings
Gold-filled
Antique 1890s British Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Band Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sterling Silver, Silver
Antique Early 1800s British Georgian More Rings
Crystal, 15k Gold, Enamel
Antique 1830s British Georgian More Rings
Crystal, Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
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Antique 1840s British Victorian More Rings
18k Gold
Antique 18th Century French Georgian Fashion Rings
14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 17th Century British Georgian More Rings
18k Gold
Antique Late 18th Century British Fashion Rings
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique 1810s Georgian More Rings
Pearl, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British George III Signet Rings
Pearl, Enamel, Gold
Antique 19th Century British Regency Cluster Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1820s Unknown Georgian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 9k Gold, Brass, Enamel
Antique Early 1800s European Georgian More Rings
Pearl, 15k Gold, Enamel
Antique 1870s British High Victorian Fashion Rings
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1830s British Victorian More Rings
Pearl, 9k Gold
Antique 1860s British Victorian Signet Rings
Chalcedony, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century British William IV More Rings
Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 18th Century British George III Cluster Rings
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1850s British Early Victorian More Rings
9k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian More Rings
14k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Fashion Rings
Tourmaline, Turquoise, Gold, 10k Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique 1850s British Victorian Dome Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 19th Century British Cluster Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Band Rings
18k Gold
Antique 1870s English Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British More Rings
Enamel, Gold
English More Rings
Antique Early 19th Century Georgian More Rings
Diamond, 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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