Retro Promise Ring
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Retro Promise Ring
Diamond, 10k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Retro Promise Ring
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Retro Promise Ring
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1950s Modern Retro Promise Ring
Diamond, 10k Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Retro Promise Ring
Pearl, 10k Gold
1990s Modern Retro Promise Ring
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century English Retro Promise Ring
Gold, 9k Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Retro Promise Ring
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980s Retro Promise Ring
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White G...
Late 20th Century Modern Retro Promise Ring
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Retro Promise Ring
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Retro Promise Ring
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Retro Promise Ring
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Late 20th Century Modern Retro Promise Ring
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
1980s Retro Promise Ring
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Italian Modern Retro Promise Ring
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Retro Promise Ring
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
1970s Retro Promise Ring
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Retro Promise Ring
Crystal, Silver
Late 20th Century Modern Retro Promise Ring
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Artisan Retro Promise Ring
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Retro Promise Ring
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Modern Retro Promise Ring
Diamond, Blue Topaz, Gold, 22k Gold
1980s Retro Promise Ring
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Retro Promise Ring
Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s Retro Promise Ring
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Retro Promise Ring
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Unknown Retro Retro Promise Ring
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Retro Promise Ring
Turquoise, 18k Gold
1990s German Aesthetic Movement Retro Promise Ring
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century American Modernist Retro Promise Ring
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Retro Promise Ring
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Late 20th Century Retro Promise Ring
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
1970s English Modern Retro Promise Ring
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
1990s Unknown Contemporary Retro Promise Ring
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Revival Retro Promise Ring
Coral, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Retro Promise Ring
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1990s Unknown Contemporary Retro Promise Ring
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Unknown Artisan Retro Promise Ring
Garnet, Coral, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
1950s Retro Promise Ring
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Retro Promise Ring
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Retro Promise Ring
Diamond, Platinum
1980s Retro Promise Ring
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Unknown Retro Retro Promise Ring
Yellow Gold
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Promise Ring
Chrome
1960s English Mid-Century Modern Retro Promise Ring
Nickel
1990s Italian Retro Promise Ring
Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Modern Retro Promise Ring
Paper, Oil, Board
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Promise Ring
Steel, Chrome, Metal
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Retro Promise Ring
Wood
1960s Retro Promise Ring
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Contemporary Retro Promise Ring
Diamond, 18k Gold
1970s American Modern Retro Promise Ring
Peridot, 14k Gold
1990s Unknown Retro Promise Ring
White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century British Modern Retro Promise Ring
Yellow Gold
1990s French Contemporary Retro Promise Ring
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Retro Promise Ring
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
1950s Unknown Retro Promise Ring
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1950s Unknown Art Deco Retro Promise Ring
Diamond, Platinum
1980s French Retro Promise Ring
Diamond, Emerald, 18k 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The meaning of a promise ring is a commitment to a relationship and hope for a relationship's future progression. Unlike an engagement ring, promise rings do not necessarily guarantee marriage. Instead, these rings signify a devotion of both parties to one another.
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