Octopus Ring
2010s Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sterling Silver
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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rhodium
2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern More Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Rose Gold
Antique Early 1900s German Jugendstil Cocktail Rings
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Fashion Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Silver
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Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Star Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold,...
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Cufflinks
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
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Diamond, Platinum
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Diamond, Blue Diamond, 24k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
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Garnet, Turquoise, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, Sterling Silver
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Beryl, Diamond, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Platinum
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Citrine, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
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Late 20th Century Fashion Rings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Diamond, Blue Diamond, 24k Gold, Silver
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White Diamond, Emerald, Silver
Vintage 1930s Dome Rings
14k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Pearl, Enamel, 18k Gold
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Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
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Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Retro Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s European Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1960s American More Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
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Tourmaline, 18k Gold
2010s French Contemporary Fashion Rings
Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Wrist Watches
Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Cocktail Rings
Opal, Black Opal
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2010s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Black Diamond, Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Sterling Silver
2010s German Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, Diamond, Platinum
2010s Brazilian Contemporary More Rings
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Rubelite, Rose Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Artisan Fashion Rings
Topaz, Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Fashion Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
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South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
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Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Silver
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cocktail Rings
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cocktail Rings
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Diamond, 18k Gold
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Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Black Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Black Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
American Fashion Rings
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sterling Silver
2010s German Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
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Vintage 1920s American Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Diamond, 14k 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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