Rub Rings
2010s Fashion Rings
Ruby, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Engagement Rings
White Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Solitaire Rings
Garnet, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, White Gold
2010s British Contemporary Fashion Rings
Gold
2010s British Contemporary Fashion Rings
Gold, 24k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Solitaire Rings
Peridot, Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Fashion Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century Band Rings
Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Fashion Rings
Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Garnet, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1920s Spanish Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
20th Century Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Signet Rings
Diamond, Gold-filled
2010s British Contemporary Fashion Rings
Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Retro Cluster Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century French Georgian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
20th Century Cluster Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal
Vintage 1960s French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Band Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Band Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Cluster Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 2000s American Solitaire Rings
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Fashion Rings
9k Gold
Antique 18th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1990s British Modern Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Gold, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century Fashion Rings
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
20th Century Chinese Modern Signet Rings
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Swiss Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s New Zealand Fashion Rings
Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Fashion Rings
Pearl, Gold
Vintage 1980s Modern Fashion Rings
10k Gold
Antique 1880s French Fashion Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Modern Fashion Rings
Amethyst, 10k Gold
Late 20th Century American More Rings
Amethyst, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century Fashion Rings
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century British Classical Roman Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Fashion Rings
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose 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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