Ruby Diamond Retro Period Ring
Mid-20th Century American Retro Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Engagement Rings
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1940s American Retro Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Ruby, Aquamarine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
20th Century Indian Retro Engagement Rings
Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s European Retro Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s French Retro Signet Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s French Retro Signet Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Swedish Retro Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1960s Swedish Retro Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1960s European Retro Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s European Retro Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Vintage 1960s European Retro Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Swedish Retro Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s French Retro Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Vintage 1960s Retro Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s European Retro Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s European Retro Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s English Retro Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s French Retro Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s European Retro Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Stud Earrings
Diamond, Aquamarine, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century European Retro Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Ruby, Green Sapphire, 22k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Charm Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Malachite, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1980s Choker Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Bracelets
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings
Garnet, 14k Gold
Antique 1890s Cluster Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique 1810s Unknown Regency Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings
Sapphire, Tsavorite, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Retro Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s English Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Choker Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Charm Bracelets
Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Retro Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century British Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s French Retro Fashion Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco More Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Belgian Retro Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White G...
Mid-20th Century Belgian Retro Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White G...
Early 20th Century British Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold
Early 20th Century British Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline
Early 20th Century American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Belgian Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White G...
Early 20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Cluster Rings
Diamond, Peridot, White Gold
Early 20th Century British Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Cocktail Rings
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Dome Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1950s Swedish Retro Dome Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Retro Bracelets
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1940s American Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
Vintage 1940s French Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s French Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage 1930s French Retro Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s French Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s French Retro Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, Rose Gold
Vintage 1940s French Retro Dome Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s British Retro Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s American Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1940s American Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1940s French Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s British Retro Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Vintage 1940s British Retro Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Retro Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s British Retro Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Retro Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1940s American Retro Link Necklaces
Aquamarine, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1950s Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century American Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Citrine, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s French Retro Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k 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.
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