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Vintage 1910s Unknown Napoleon III Cluster Rings
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century French More Rings
Crystal, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century European Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Italian Cocktail Rings
Citrine, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings
Zircon, Tourmaline, Blue Zircon, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Band Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century European Art Deco Bridal Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1970s French Cocktail Rings
Coral, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Rock Crystal, Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1980s French Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1820s British George III Fashion Rings
Agate, 18k Gold
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2010s Israeli Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 14k Gold
1990s Italian Evening Dresses
21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Blue Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Quartz, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings
Garnet, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Bracelets
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 18th Century European Georgian Bridal Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings
Sapphire, Tsavorite, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s Australian Artist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 22k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century French Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Spinel, Rose Gold, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
2010s American Band Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum
Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, Aquamarine, Rubelite, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s French Modern Bridal Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Fashion Rings
18k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Fashion Rings
Citrine, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Natural Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Platinum
Early 2000s Portuguese Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s French Band Rings
18k Gold
20th Century French Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century French Modern Engagement Rings
Emerald, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century British Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s North American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American More Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Engagement Rings
White Diamond, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Engagement Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1940s American Retro Engagement Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century German Belle Époque Link Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
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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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