Rare Carat Wedding Bands
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings
2010s Wedding Rings
Diamond, White Gold
2010s Wedding Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Wedding Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modernist Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1890s English Victorian Wedding Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Wedding Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings
Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond
2010s Wedding Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Wedding Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wedding Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Wedding Rings
Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wedding Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Wedding Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Wedding Rings
White Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
1990s Unknown Artisan Band Rings
Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Band Rings
Diamond, Palladium
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1890s English Victorian Wedding Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold
2010s American Artisan Band Rings
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, White Diamond, Whit...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Band Rings
Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Band Rings
Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Band Rings
Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Band Rings
Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Band Rings
Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Band Rings
Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Band Rings
Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Band Rings
Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Band Rings
Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Band Rings
Diamond, Gold
20th Century Hong Kong Modernist Three-Stone Rings
Blue Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 2000s North American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Dutch Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Bridal Rings
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s American Baroque Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Modern Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
1990s Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, Platinum
2010s American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023There is no standard when it comes to how many carats a wedding band should be. To achieve a unified look, choose a wedding band that balances the proportions of your engagement ring. Experts typically recommend a 2:1 ratio for engagement ring and wedding band carats. For example, if you have a 1-carat engagement ring, a wedding band with a total weight of 0.5 carats would be a good match. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of wedding bands.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023There is no rule for how many carats a men's wedding band should be. You're free to choose a wedding band with a large focal gemstone or one that is set with smaller gemstones. Many men opt for wedding bands that are completely free of gemstones and instead showcase precious metals like platinum, white gold and yellow gold. Shop a wide variety of men's wedding bands on 1stDibs.
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