Polka Dot Ring
1990s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings
Coral, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Modern Wedding Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Dome Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
2010s Wedding Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Wedding Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Wedding Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Wedding Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Etruscan Revival Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Moonstone, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Australian Artisan Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Dome Rings
21st Century and Contemporary Dome Rings
Onyx, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Cuff Bracelets
Silver
Vintage 1950s Link Necklaces
20th Century American Modernist Barware
Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold
People Also Browsed
2010s British Signet Rings
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Bracelets
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings
Garnet, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings
Rainbow Moonstone, Tourmaline, Moonstone, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings
Sapphire, Tsavorite, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1970s American Artisan Band Rings
18k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings
Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Signet Rings
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Modernist Band Rings
Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Yellow Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian More Rings
Coral, Gold
Vintage 1960s More Rings
American Fashion Rings
1990s British Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Black Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Mexican Modern Cocktail Rings
Sterling Silver
1990s American Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Unknown Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1940s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Late 20th Century Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Band Rings
18k Gold
Early 20th Century English Victorian Chain Necklaces
Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dome Rings
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Fashion Rings
1990s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Onyx, 18k Gold
2010s Wedding Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Polish Cocktail Rings
Citrine, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s German Band Rings
24k Gold, Platinum
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s British Retro Fashion Rings
14k Gold
Vintage 1970s French Band Rings
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Link Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.
- What do polka dots symbolize?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Polka dots once symbolized the plague. This pattern once represented moral uncleanliness and supernatural potency. This negative association with spotted fabric started during the Medieval period and continued through the Renaissance. The modern polka dot came from the polka dance craze. The pattern evoked the cheerful, lighthearted nature of the dance.
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