Ruby Victorian Early Ring
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Victorian Cluster Rings
Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Gold
2010s American Victorian Signet Rings
Ruby, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Victorian Signet Rings
Ruby, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Signet Rings
Ruby, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Signet Rings
Ruby, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Signet Rings
Ruby, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Signet Rings
Ruby, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Signet Rings
Ruby, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Signet Rings
Ruby, Bronze
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian More Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Opal, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Signet Rings
Ruby, Bronze
Antique 1890s British Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Early Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Signet Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Signet Rings
Ruby, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil
Early 20th Century English Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Signet Rings
Ruby, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil
Early 20th Century British Victorian Wedding Rings
Ruby, Diamond, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
2010s North American Early Victorian Fashion Rings
Ruby, Bronze
2010s North American Early Victorian Fashion Rings
Ruby, Bronze
2010s North American Early Victorian Fashion Rings
Ruby, Bronze
2010s North American Early Victorian Fashion Rings
Ruby, Bronze
Antique 1870s Victorian Band Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Signet Rings
Ruby, Emerald, Silver
2010s American Victorian Signet Rings
Emerald, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Victorian Signet Rings
Emerald, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century French Victorian Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century Early Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Rose Gold
2010s American Victorian Signet Rings
Emerald, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Victorian Signet Rings
Emerald, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Victorian Signet Rings
Emerald, Ruby, Silver
2010s American Victorian Signet Rings
Emerald, Ruby, Silver
Vintage 1920s Italian Early Victorian Dome Rings
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s American Victorian Signet Rings
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Signet Rings
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Signet Rings
Emerald, Ruby, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Signet Rings
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Edwardian Engagement Rings
Garnet, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Early Victorian Band Rings
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
2010s American Victorian Signet Rings
Emerald, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Victorian Signet Rings
Emerald, Ruby, Sterling Silver, Silver
2010s American Victorian Signet Rings
Emerald, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Victorian Signet Rings
Emerald, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century British Contemporary Fashion Rings
Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Signet Rings
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Signet Rings
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Signet Rings
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Signet Rings
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco More Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s Italian Early Victorian More Rings
Diamond, Agate, Amethyst, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century English Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, 9k Gold
2010s American Victorian Signet Rings
Black Diamond, Bronze
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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 Bvlgari 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. The most collectible 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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