Retro Gemstone Ring
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Retro Gemstone Ring
Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian, Citrine, Coral, Garnet, Lapis Lazuli, Multi-...
1980s Modern Retro Gemstone Ring
Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s North American Contemporary Retro Gemstone Ring
Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
1950s Retro Gemstone Ring
Amber, Amethyst, Emerald, 14k Gold
1980s Retro Gemstone Ring
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
1980s American Modern Retro Gemstone Ring
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Retro Gemstone Ring
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Retro Gemstone Ring
Beryl, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Gemstone Ring
Diamond, Iolite, 14k Gold
1960s Contemporary Retro Gemstone Ring
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Late 20th Century French Retro Gemstone Ring
Aquamarine, Chalcedony, Diamond, Garnet, Tourmaline, Platinum
1950s Swedish Retro Gemstone Ring
Diamond, White Diamond, Alexandrite, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Retro Gemstone Ring
Aquamarine, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Turkish Retro Retro Gemstone Ring
Spinel, Tiger's Eye, Multi-gemstone, Citrine, Garnet, Quartz, Ruby, 10k ...
Mid-20th Century Modern Retro Gemstone Ring
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Retro Gemstone Ring
Beryl, Diamond, White Diamond, Green Beryl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Thai Retro Gemstone Ring
Tourmaline, 14k Gold
1970s Contemporary Retro Gemstone Ring
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
1950s Retro Retro Gemstone Ring
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1980s Retro Gemstone Ring
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Retro Gemstone Ring
Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Unknown Modernist Retro Gemstone Ring
Garnet, Lapis Lazuli, Multi-gemstone, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Burmese Aesthetic Movement Retro Gemstone Ring
Spinel
1950s Retro Gemstone Ring
Amethyst, Diamond, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Afghan Baroque Retro Gemstone Ring
Tourmaline
Late 20th Century Brazilian Arts and Crafts Retro Gemstone Ring
Citrine
Late 20th Century Brazilian Arts and Crafts Retro Gemstone Ring
Citrine
1980s Retro Retro Gemstone Ring
Tourmaline, Topaz, Sapphire, Ruby, Garnet, Emerald, Aquamarine, Amethyst...
1980s Retro Gemstone Ring
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...
1980s Retro Gemstone Ring
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...
Mid-20th Century Retro Retro Gemstone Ring
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Retro Gemstone Ring
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Zambian Arts and Crafts Retro Gemstone Ring
Beryl, Emerald
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Arts and Crafts Retro Gemstone Ring
Amethyst
1970s Retro Gemstone Ring
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow G...
Late 20th Century Retro Gemstone Ring
White Diamond, Jade, White Gold, 14k Gold
1990s Retro Gemstone Ring
Diamond
Mid-20th Century Afghan Arts and Crafts Retro Gemstone Ring
Tourmaline, Multi-gemstone
1950s American Retro Gemstone Ring
Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Unknown Retro Gemstone Ring
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Retro Gemstone Ring
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s American Retro Retro Gemstone Ring
Ruby, Sterling Silver
1970s Retro Gemstone Ring
Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Retro Gemstone Ring
Pearl, 10k Gold
1960s American Retro Gemstone Ring
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
1980s Retro Gemstone Ring
Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
1980s Retro Gemstone Ring
Ruby
1990s Retro Gemstone Ring
Coral
Late 20th Century Afghan Arts and Crafts Retro Gemstone Ring
Tourmaline, Indicolite
1980s African Retro Gemstone Ring
Tanzanite
Late 20th Century Pakistani Arts and Crafts Retro Gemstone Ring
Aquamarine
Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Retro Gemstone Ring
Peridot, Tourmaline, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century North American Art Deco Retro Gemstone Ring
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Retro Gemstone Ring
Citrine, Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century American Retro Retro Gemstone Ring
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Late 20th Century North American Retro Retro Gemstone Ring
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Modern Retro Gemstone Ring
Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold
1980s Unknown Retro Gemstone Ring
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Gemstone Ring
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
1990s Unknown Retro Retro Gemstone Ring
Diamond, Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Blue Topaz, 14k 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021The best gemstone for an engagement ring is really a matter of preference. Diamonds have extraordinary brilliance, a hardness of 10, and are more scratch-resistant than any other gemstone. Emeralds and sapphires are also popular gemstones for an engagement ring. Shop a collection of vintage and modern engagement rings from some of the world’s top jewelers on 1stDibs.
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