Ring 1974
Vintage 1970s English Romantic Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s Finnish Modernist Band Rings
Silver
Vintage 1970s Finnish Cocktail Rings
Silver
Late 20th Century English Signet Rings
Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage 1970s British Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Vintage 1970s British Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1970s British Signet Rings
Moonstone, Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage 1970s British Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Gold
Antique 16th Century Medieval Band Rings
Antique 16th Century Medieval Band Rings
Recent Sales
Vintage 1970s British Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s British Fashion Rings
Citrine, 9k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Collectible Jewelry
Stone, Silver
Vintage 1970s American Cocktail Rings
Cultured Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Finnish Modernist Cocktail Rings
Silver
Vintage 1970s Finnish Modernist Cocktail Rings
Silver
Vintage 1970s Finnish Modernist Cocktail Rings
Agate, Silver
Vintage 1970s Swedish Modernist Cocktail Rings
Silver
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Dome Rings
Carnelian, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Finnish Modernist Cocktail Rings
Quartz, 14k Gold
Finnish Fashion Rings
20th Century American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Finnish Modernist Cocktail Rings
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s British Modern Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Gold
Vintage 1970s Swedish Modern Collectible Jewelry
Gold
2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Modern Abstract Prints
Lithograph
Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings
Vintage 1970s Swedish Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Silver
Vintage 1970s Finnish Modern Cocktail Rings
Labradorite, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s British Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Gold
Vintage 1970s British Signet Rings
Diamond, Gold
Vintage 1970s Finnish Modernist Band Rings
Silver
Vintage 1970s British Modern Three-Stone Rings
Garnet, Gold
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Prints
Parchment Paper
Vintage 1970s Swedish Choker Necklaces
Silver
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Prints
Paper
20th Century German Chain Necklaces
Gold
Vintage 1970s German Artist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Signet Rings
Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s British Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1970s British Dome Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
English Band Rings
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Collectible Jewelry
Silver
French Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1970s Finnish Modernist Cocktail Rings
Labradorite, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Colombian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century British Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Early 2000s Finnish Modern Brooches
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s Link Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Signet Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s British Modernist Signet Rings
18k Gold
Vintage 1910s European Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s European Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century British Georgian Signet Rings
Rose Gold
Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century English Signet Rings
Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Signet Rings
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
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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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