Queen Ring
2010s French Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Rubelite, Silver
2010s European Modern Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Spinel, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American More Rings
Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American More Rings
Gold, 24k Gold
20th Century Unknown Fashion Rings
Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary British Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings
14k Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Turkish Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, Rose Gold
2010s Japanese Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Deco Fashion Rings
White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k ...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Dutch Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Classical Greek Fashion Rings
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Gothic Revival Fashion Rings
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Italian Classical Greek Fashion Rings
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s German Artisan Cocktail Rings
Quartz, Silver
2010s American More Rings
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Signet Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold
Late 20th Century British Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Cluster Rings
2010s Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Cocktail Rings
Vintage 1940s Mozambican Late Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Late 17th Century Italian Renaissance More Rings
Agate, Gold
2010s American Artist Cocktail Rings
18k Gold
Vintage 1960s British Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Quartz, 15k Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century European Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Fashion Rings
Amethyst, Garnet, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Fashion Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Asian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Silver, Gold Plate
Early 20th Century Edwardian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Fashion Rings
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Belgian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Australian Artist Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1840s British Early Victorian Fashion Rings
Garnet, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1840s British Regency Cluster Rings
Chrysophrase, 15k Gold
Vintage 1980s Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Renaissance Signet Rings
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Renaissance Signet Rings
White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings
Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, Rose Gold...
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Signet Rings
Diamond, 24k Gold
Late 20th Century French Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings
14k 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.
- Where is Queen Victoria's ring?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Queen Victoria's most famous ring is stored at the Jewel House of the Tower of London. She wore the ring for her coronation in 1838. It is a mix of gold and silver set with sapphires, rubies and diamonds. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique rings.
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