Ring 1940s Estate
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Retro Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Mixed Metal, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Jade, 10k Gold
Mid-20th Century Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Band Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Cocktail Rings
Opal, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Pearl, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Cluster Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Band Rings
Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Fashion Rings
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Dome Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Fashion Rings
Diamond
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s French Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1640s Unknown Cluster Rings
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s British Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 1940s Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Fashion Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s English Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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 ExpertJanuary 23, 2024The difference between vintage, antique and estate engagement rings comes down to age and history. Rings that are over 100 years old are antiques, while those produced 20 to 99 years ago are vintage. Estate engagement rings are any rings that have had a previous owner. They can include antique, vintage and even contemporary rings produced during the last 20 years. Shop a large selection of engagement rings on 1stDibs.
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