Onyx Retro Vintage Ring
Late 20th Century Retro Fashion Rings
Diamond, Onyx, 10k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Retro Fashion Rings
Onyx, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century British Retro Signet Rings
Onyx, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Signet Rings
Onyx, 10k Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cluster Rings
Onyx, Diamond, Coral, Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Retro Dome Rings
Onyx, 14k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Onyx, Diamond, Coral, Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Dome Rings
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Retro Fashion Rings
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Retro Cocktail Rings
Quartz, Onyx, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings
Onyx, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century French Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Vintage 1950s French Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings
Tsavorite, Sapphire, Onyx, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Cocktail Rings
Onyx, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Fashion Rings
Carnelian, Onyx, Bronze
Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Dome Rings
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Turkish Retro Dome Rings
Spinel, Tiger's Eye, Multi-gemstone, Citrine, Garnet, Quartz, Ruby, 10k ...
Vintage 1980s Italian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s British Retro Bangles
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s British Retro Bangles
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Retro Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Bangles
Coral, Diamond, Malachite, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Retro Wrist Watches
Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
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Vintage 1950s British Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Swiss Edwardian Signet Rings
Carnelian
Vintage 1910s American Signet Rings
Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Modern Band Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Signet Rings
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Signet Rings
Carnelian, 22k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Jasper, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings
Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Signet Rings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s British Signet Rings
Gold
Vintage 1960s Modernist Fashion Rings
Bronze
Vintage 1950s British Signet Rings
Gold
2010s British Contemporary Signet Rings
Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s Signet Rings
Gold, 14k Gold
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Early 20th Century British Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline
Early 20th Century British Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold
Early 20th Century British Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Cluster Rings
Diamond, Peridot, White Gold
Early 20th Century British Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Early 20th Century British Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s American Retro Band Rings
Onyx, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Retro Signet Rings
Onyx, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
1990s Fashion Rings
Diamond, Onyx, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings
Zircon, Emerald, Onyx, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Vintage 1960s American Retro Signet Rings
Onyx, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Retro Dome Rings
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s American Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Vintage 1950s French Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century French Retro Cocktail Rings
Coral, White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Onyx, Diamond, Coral, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century British Retro Cluster Rings
Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Retro Dome Rings
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Retro Fashion Rings
Sapphire, Emerald, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings
Onyx, Ruby, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Cocktail Rings
Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches
Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Retro Charm Bracelets
Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century Mexican Retro Signet Rings
Onyx, Sterling Silver
20th Century American Retro Signet Rings
Onyx, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Signet Rings
Amethyst, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Signet Rings
Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Retro Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Signet Rings
Onyx, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century British Retro Signet Rings
Onyx, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century European Retro Signet Rings
Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings
Tsavorite, Tanzanite, Onyx, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century British Retro Signet Rings
Onyx, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Retro Bracelets
Mid-20th Century Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, Gold
Late 20th Century British Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century British Bridal Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Early 20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Early 20th Century British Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Mid-20th Century French Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Cocktail Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 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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