Museum Quality Ring
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Signet Rings
Antique 1830s British Georgian Cluster Rings
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1820s British Georgian Band Rings
Pearl, Gold
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Cocktail Rings
Crystal, 18k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Byzantine Engagement Rings
Yellow Gold
Antique Early 17th Century Stuart Dome Rings
Rock Crystal, Crystal, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Onyx, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian More Rings
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Ruby
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Signet Rings
2010s Italian Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Signet Rings
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Chain Necklaces
Gold
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Revival Cluster Rings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Signet Rings
Garnet, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 18th Century Georgian Band Rings
Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Unknown Medieval Band Rings
Antique Early 19th Century Russian Georgian Signet Rings
Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1980s American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Kunzite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 18th Century Unknown Georgian Cocktail Rings
Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Byzantine Solitaire Rings
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Unknown Classical Roman Signet Rings
Garnet, Yellow Gold
Antique 18th Century Unknown Georgian Bridal Rings
Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold
Antique 18th Century Unknown Georgian Bridal Rings
Garnet, 10k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Cocktail Rings
Silver
Antique 18th Century Unknown Georgian Cocktail Rings
Garnet, Diamond, Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Agate, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Agate, Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, 14k Gold, Platinum
Antique 16th Century Signet Rings
Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian More Rings
Carnelian, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Cluster Rings
Emerald, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold
Mexican More Rings
Unknown Three-Stone Rings
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tanzanite
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Signet Rings
18k Gold
Antique 1790s Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1800s French Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1990s American Evening Gowns
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wedding Dresses
Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Band Rings
Emerald, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Fashion Rings
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
1990s French Evening Dresses
Vintage 1910s European Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s German Jugendstil Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Sterling Silver, 10k Gold, Vermeil
1980s Italian Wedding Dresses
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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.
- Are Tiffany rings good quality?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Tiffany & Co. have long been renowned for the cut, clarity, color and carat weight of their diamonds. What style you prefer is a matter of preference. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of expertly-vetted Tiffany rings from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Sterling silver is a great quality material for rings given its durability and beauty. Because of the addition of copper, pure silver is too soft for an everyday ring, but because sterling silver is alloyed with copper, it is a stronger material and makes a great choice for everyday use in a wedding or engagement ring.
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