Retro Rough Cut Diamond Ring
1970s Unknown Modernist Retro Rough Cut Diamond Ring
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century German Modernist Retro Rough Cut Diamond Ring
White Diamond, Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Retro Rough Cut Diamond Ring
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Retro Rough Cut Diamond Ring
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s French Retro Rough Cut Diamond Ring
Diamond, 18k Gold
1950s Italian Retro Retro Rough Cut Diamond Ring
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s Hong Kong Retro Rough Cut Diamond Ring
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Retro Rough Cut Diamond Ring
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Spanish Modern Retro Rough Cut Diamond Ring
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1970s American Retro Rough Cut Diamond Ring
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1960s Unknown Retro Retro Rough Cut Diamond Ring
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Rough Cut Diamond Ring
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1990s Italian Retro Rough Cut Diamond Ring
Tourmaline, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1970s Swiss Artist Retro Rough Cut Diamond Ring
Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
1970s North American Modernist Retro Rough Cut Diamond Ring
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Australian Contemporary Retro Rough Cut Diamond Ring
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century French Retro Rough Cut Diamond Ring
Diamond, 18k Gold
1980s Abstract Expressionist Retro Rough Cut Diamond Ring
Ink, Acrylic
Late 20th Century Art Deco Retro Rough Cut Diamond Ring
Diamond, 14k Gold
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2010s British Retro Rough Cut Diamond Ring
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold
1960s French Modernist Retro Rough Cut Diamond Ring
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
20th Century Retro Rough Cut Diamond Ring
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Retro Rough Cut Diamond Ring
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1970s Unknown Retro Rough Cut Diamond Ring
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Modernist Retro Rough Cut Diamond Ring
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
1970s Italian Modernist Retro Rough Cut Diamond Ring
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Victorian Retro Rough Cut Diamond Ring
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Retro Rough Cut Diamond Ring
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Art Deco Retro Rough Cut Diamond Ring
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold
1990s French Retro Rough Cut Diamond Ring
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s German Retro Rough Cut Diamond Ring
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Retro Rough Cut Diamond Ring
Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Rough Cut Diamond Ring
Diamond, Aquamarine, Platinum
1970s American Modernist Retro Rough Cut Diamond Ring
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Artist Retro Rough Cut Diamond Ring
Diamond, Emerald, 22k Gold, Platinum
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Late 20th Century Italian Artisan Retro Rough Cut Diamond Ring
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Modernist Retro Rough Cut Diamond Ring
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Artisan Retro Rough Cut Diamond Ring
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Retro Rough Cut Diamond Ring
Emerald, 18k Gold
1970s Unknown Modernist Retro Rough Cut Diamond Ring
Diamond, 18k Gold
1970s British Modernist Retro Rough Cut Diamond Ring
Beryl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Retro Rough Cut Diamond Ring
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Belle Époque Retro Rough Cut Diamond Ring
Diamond, Platinum
1970s Mexican Contemporary Retro Rough Cut Diamond Ring
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
1980s North American Contemporary Retro Rough Cut Diamond Ring
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
1960s American Modernist Retro Rough Cut Diamond Ring
Emerald, 14k Gold
1980s Modern Retro Rough Cut Diamond Ring
Turquoise, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Russian Arts and Crafts Retro Rough Cut Diamond Ring
Alexandrite, Diamond, 18k Gold
1960s American Retro Rough Cut Diamond Ring
Diamond, 18k Gold
1970s American Modern Retro Rough Cut Diamond Ring
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
1970s Finnish Modernist Retro Rough Cut Diamond Ring
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Unknown Modernist Retro Rough Cut Diamond Ring
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Artisan Retro Rough Cut Diamond Ring
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Retro Rough Cut Diamond Ring
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s American Contemporary Retro Rough Cut Diamond Ring
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Swiss Retro Rough Cut Diamond Ring
Peridot, White Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s American Retro Rough Cut Diamond Ring
Diamond, 18k Gold
1970s British Retro Rough Cut Diamond Ring
Emerald, Diamond, 18k 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.
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