Retro Vintage Uk
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vintage Uk
Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Vintage Vintage Uk
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Vintage Vintage Uk
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Vintage Vintage Uk
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Vintage Vintage Uk
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Vintage Vintage Uk
Diamond, Rose Gold
20th Century French Retro Vintage Vintage Uk
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Vintage Vintage Uk
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Vintage Vintage Uk
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century French Retro Vintage Vintage Uk
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Italian Retro Vintage Vintage Uk
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1930s Italian Retro Vintage Vintage Uk
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Vintage Vintage Uk
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1930s European Retro Vintage Vintage Uk
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1940s European Retro Vintage Vintage Uk
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1940s European Retro Vintage Vintage Uk
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century French Retro Vintage Vintage Uk
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Italian Retro Vintage Vintage Uk
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
1940s Italian Retro Vintage Vintage Uk
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Vintage Vintage Uk
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s European Retro Vintage Vintage Uk
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century Retro Vintage Vintage Uk
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold
Mid-20th Century French Retro Vintage Vintage Uk
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1940s Italian Retro Vintage Vintage Uk
Citrine, 18k Gold, Enamel
20th Century Moroccan Retro Vintage Vintage Uk
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Retro Vintage Vintage Uk
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Retro Vintage Vintage Uk
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold
1940s European Retro Vintage Vintage Uk
Diamond, 18k Gold
1940s European Retro Vintage Vintage Uk
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century French Retro Vintage Vintage Uk
Ruby, 18k Gold
1980s German Modern Vintage Vintage Uk
Steel
1940s European Retro Vintage Vintage Uk
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Vintage Vintage Uk
Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Vintage Vintage Uk
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s British Retro Vintage Vintage Uk
Diamond, 18k Gold
1940s Italian Retro Vintage Vintage Uk
Diamond
20th Century Unknown Retro Vintage Vintage Uk
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s British Retro Vintage Vintage Uk
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Vintage Vintage Uk
Turquoise, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century French Retro Vintage Vintage Uk
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
1940s European Retro Vintage Vintage Uk
Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Vintage Vintage Uk
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Vintage Vintage Uk
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century British Vintage Vintage Uk
Paper
1990s Italian Vintage Vintage Uk
1940s French Vintage Vintage Uk
Rose Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Vintage Vintage Uk
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1970s English Space Age Vintage Vintage Uk
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Vintage Vintage Uk
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Unknown Retro Vintage Vintage Uk
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s French Vintage Vintage Uk
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Retro Vintage Vintage Uk
Diamond, Opal, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1940s European Retro Vintage Vintage Uk
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1980s British Retro Vintage Vintage Uk
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Vintage Vintage Uk
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Vintage Uk
Opal, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Vintage Vintage Uk
Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
1950s Unknown Vintage Vintage Uk
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
20th Century British Vintage Vintage Uk
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Post-War Vintage Vintage Uk
Diamond, Ruby, 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024The difference between vintage and retro relates to age and the specificity of the terms. Vintage refers to items produced 20 or more years ago. Retro describes things either produced in the past or that resemble things produced in the past. Anything that is vintage can correctly be called retro. However, some retro pieces are actually contemporary, meaning they were made within the last 20 years. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of vintage furniture, apparel, jewelry and decorative objects.