Ruby Half Hoop Ring
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Dome Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s European Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Band Rings
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1870s British Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s British Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Antique 1890s European Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Pink Diamond, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Band Rings
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
1990s French Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian More Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
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Late 20th Century Unknown Victorian Band Rings
Ruby, 9k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century British Victorian More Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Late Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 1870s Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s American Band Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum
Antique 1890s Cocktail Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Early Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 1810s Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Engagement Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s English Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian More Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, Platinum
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British More Jewelry
Vintage 1980s Modern Hoop Earrings
Ruby, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby
Early 20th Century Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian More Rings
Amethyst, 9k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Band Rings
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.
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