Multicolored Gemstone Ring
2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Moonstone, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Asian Art Deco Cluster Rings
Amethyst, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Rose Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings
Ruby, Pearl, Garnet, Diamond, Amethyst, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Art Nouveau Loose Gemstones
Other, Tourmaline, Multi-gemstone
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary Central African Arts and Crafts Loose Gems...
Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Tourmaline
Early 2000s Pakistani Aesthetic Movement Loose Gemstones
Other
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Tourmaline
Antique Late 19th Century Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Tourmaline
2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings
Ruby, Diamond, Tourmaline, Sapphire, Amethyst, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Chrome Tourmaline, Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary Congolese Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Tourmaline
20th Century Unknown More Rings
Tourmaline, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapp...
Late 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Blue Topaz, Tourmaline, Topaz, Multi-gemstone, White Diamond, ...
2010s Turkish Modern Engagement Rings
Blue Topaz, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Garnet, Emerald, Amethyst, 1...
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Iolite, Multi-gemstone, Perid...
20th Century American Artist Cluster Rings
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings
Amethyst, Emerald, Garnet, Sapphire, Topaz, 14k Gold
1990s Dome Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Band Rings
Rubelite, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Indian Band Rings
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Fashion Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, ...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings
Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Garnet, Amethyst, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Spinel, Multi-gemstone, Moonstone, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Modern Fashion Rings
Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Aquamarine, 14k Gold
2010s Asian Modern Cocktail Rings
Opal, 14k Gold
2010s Thai Modern Fashion Rings
Rhodolite, Sapphire, Peridot, Emerald, Aquamarine, 14k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Cocktail Rings
Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Kunzite, Sapphire, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Cocktail Rings
Green Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Fashion Rings
Amethyst, Peridot, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Band Rings
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, Aquamarine, White Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Black Opal, Opal, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
2010s Turkish Modern Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Indian Band Rings
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Band Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Pink Sapphire, Kyanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Sapphire
Antique 1890s Austrian Renaissance Flatware and Serving Pieces
Garnet, Turquoise, Silver, 18k Gold, Gold-filled
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021The best gemstone for an engagement ring is really a matter of preference. Diamonds have extraordinary brilliance, a hardness of 10, and are more scratch-resistant than any other gemstone. Emeralds and sapphires are also popular gemstones for an engagement ring. Shop a collection of vintage and modern engagement rings from some of the world’s top jewelers on 1stDibs.
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