Pink Sapphire Vintage And Antique Jewellery
Early 20th Century Edwardian Pink Sapphire Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Pink Sapphire Antique And Antique Jewellery
Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold
19th Century American Baroque Pink Sapphire Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Pink Sapphire Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
1890s English Victorian Pink Sapphire Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold
Early 20th Century Pink Sapphire Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
19th Century Victorian Pink Sapphire Antique And Antique Jewellery
Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Pink Sapphire Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pink Sapphire Antique And Antique Jewellery
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Pink Sapphire Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
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2010s American Pink Sapphire Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century English Pink Sapphire Antique And Antique Jewellery
Amethyst, Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold
1890s Unknown Pink Sapphire Antique And Antique Jewellery
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Art Deco Pink Sapphire Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
1890s Victorian Pink Sapphire Antique And Antique Jewellery
Amethyst, 10k Gold
2010s Australian Artist Pink Sapphire Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Emerald, 22k Gold, Platinum
1970s Pink Sapphire Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Artisan Pink Sapphire Antique And Antique Jewellery
Citrine, Gold Plate
Early 20th Century Pink Sapphire Antique And Antique Jewellery
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1970s Unknown Modernist Pink Sapphire Antique And Antique Jewellery
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Pink Sapphire Antique And Antique Jewellery
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pink Sapphire Antique And Antique Jewellery
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pink Sapphire Antique And Antique Jewellery
Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold
19th Century Pink Sapphire Antique And Antique Jewellery
1970s Unknown Modern Pink Sapphire Antique And Antique Jewellery
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Pink Sapphire Antique And Antique Jewellery
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
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Mid-19th Century Contemporary Pink Sapphire Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century French Pink Sapphire Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Pink Sapphire Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century Spanish Pink Sapphire Antique And Antique Jewellery
Sapphire, Diamond
Early 20th Century British Pink Sapphire Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Late 19th Century French Baroque Pink Sapphire Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Pink Sapphire Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Pink Sapphire Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Early 20th Century British Pink Sapphire Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Tourmaline
Early 20th Century Pink Sapphire Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Pink Sapphire Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold
Early 20th Century British Pink Sapphire Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Peridot, White Gold
Early 20th Century British Pink Sapphire Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Pink Sapphire Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Pink Sapphire Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Platinum
Late 19th Century French Pink Sapphire Antique And Antique Jewellery
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Pink Sapphire Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Art Deco Pink Sapphire Antique And Antique Jewellery
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Victorian Pink Sapphire Antique And Antique Jewellery
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Pink Sapphire Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1910s American Late Victorian Pink Sapphire Antique And Antique Jewellery
Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century British Victorian Pink Sapphire Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 19th Century British Edwardian Pink Sapphire Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
1920s Unknown Art Deco Pink Sapphire Antique And Antique Jewellery
Pink Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pink Sapphire Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s British Edwardian Pink Sapphire Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, Platinum
1920s American Art Deco Pink Sapphire Antique And Antique Jewellery
Amethyst, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Go...
Early 20th Century Pink Sapphire Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
1920s Swiss Art Deco Pink Sapphire Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 19th Century Pink Sapphire Antique And Antique Jewellery
Early 20th Century American Pink Sapphire Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century British Pink Sapphire Antique And Antique Jewellery
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Pink Sapphire Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Early 20th Century French Pink Sapphire Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Pink Sapphire Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century Pink Sapphire Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Early 20th Century Pink Sapphire Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Early 20th Century Pink Sapphire Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, White Gold
Early 20th Century British Pink Sapphire Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Early 20th Century Pink Sapphire Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Early 20th Century British Pink Sapphire Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century British Pink Sapphire Antique And Antique Jewellery
Green Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Pink Sapphire Antique And Antique Jewellery
Freshwater Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Pink Sapphire Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, Gold
Early 20th Century British Pink Sapphire Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Early 20th Century Pink Sapphire Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Pink Sapphire Antique And Antique Jewellery
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Late 19th Century British Pink Sapphire Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Pink Sapphire Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Pink Sapphire Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Early 20th Century British Pink Sapphire Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Pink Sapphire Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century British Pink Sapphire Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Opal, Gold
Early 20th Century Austrian Pink Sapphire Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Natural Pearl, White Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Pink Sapphire Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century British Pink Sapphire Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Opal, White Gold
Early 20th Century British Pink Sapphire Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum, White Gold
Early 20th Century British Pink Sapphire Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Early 20th Century Austrian Pink Sapphire Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 19th Century Austrian Pink Sapphire Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold
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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