Postmodern Rings
2010s American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Sterling Silver, Brass
Vintage 1960s American Fashion Rings
Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings
Blue Topaz, Topaz, Onyx, Agate, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Cocktail Rings
18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s European Modernist Band Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Swiss Band Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Modernist Dangle Earrings
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2010s American Artisan Cocktail Rings
Sterling Silver, Brass
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Retro Cufflinks
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s English Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Native American Cocktail Rings
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s Wedding Rings
Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Renaissance Pocket Watches
Pearl, Enamel
Vintage 1970s Swiss Fashion Rings
Aquamarine, Palladium
2010s American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Quartz, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century German Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Modernist Fashion Rings
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Fashion Rings
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Drop Earrings
Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
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Vintage 1970s American Fashion Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Modernist Fashion Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Swiss Band Rings
18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Swiss Modernist Fashion Rings
Citrine, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings
Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French More Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Swiss Dome Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Fashion Rings
Garnet, 18k Gold
1990s American Fashion Rings
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modernist Dome Rings
18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Swiss Fashion Rings
White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Fashion Rings
Iolite, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Brazilian Modernist Fashion Rings
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Swiss Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Swiss Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Dutch Aesthetic Movement Cocktail Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Band Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Band Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Fashion Rings
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Belgian Artisan Cocktail Rings
14k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1950s Swiss Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, 18k Gold
1990s French Band Rings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Fashion Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Swiss Fashion Rings
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Band Rings
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Swiss Clip-on Earrings
Coral, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modern Fashion Rings
White Diamond, 18k 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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