Rainbow Paraiba
2010s American Contemporary Dome Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Paraiba, Apatite, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Vermeil
2010s Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Tourmaline, Opal, Paraiba, Diamond
2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Paraiba, Apatite, 14k Gold
2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Multi-gemstone, Opal, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Moonstone, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Tourmaline, Turquoise, Turquoise Matrix...
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
20th Century Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Tourmaline
2010s Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Opal, Chrome Tourmaline, Diamond, Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Fire Opal, Opal, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
20th Century Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
20th Century Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
20th Century Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Opal, Diamond, Black Opal, Platinum
20th Century Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Black Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Late 20th Century Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
2010s British Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s Choker Necklaces
Sapphire, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Tourmaline, Paraiba, Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Opal, Tiger's Eye, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Solitaire Rings
Apatite, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold Plate
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1990s French Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modern Signet Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Pearl, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold, Rhodium
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, PVD-Coated
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Rubelite, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Rubelite, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Pearl, Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
2010s Brazilian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold
2010s Brazilian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Black Opal, Diamond, Opal, Platinum
20th Century Japanese Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Fire Opal, Opal, Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Japanese Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Black Opal, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Fire Opal, Opal, Diamond, Platinum
2010s Japanese Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
2010s Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
2010s Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Black Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Platinum, 18k Gold
20th Century Japanese Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Black Opal, Platinum
20th Century Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century Japanese Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Engagement Rings
Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
2010s Japanese Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
2010s Japanese Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
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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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