Snake Ring Mens Gold Rings
Vintage 1920s British Band Rings
Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Engagement Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k ...
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Fashion Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Band Rings
18k Gold
Vintage 1910s British Band Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Dome Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 19th Century Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1910s European Art Nouveau Cluster Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century Modern Signet Rings
Garnet, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Signet Rings
Carnelian, 14k Gold
Antique 18th Century Unknown Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Rose Gold
2010s Australian Artisan Band Rings
Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s French Wedding Dresses
Antique 1890s Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Fashion Rings
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary George III Band Rings
Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Signet Rings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
20th Century Thai Signet Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Wedding Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Band Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Signet Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
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2010s Swiss Contemporary Fashion Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Swiss Contemporary Fashion Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 18th Century Unknown Empire Charm Bracelets
Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Go...
Antique 1870s Victorian Fashion Rings
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Signet Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Engagement Rings
Garnet, 9k Gold
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Band Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, 10k Gold
20th Century Signet Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Russian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Sapphire
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
18k Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s British Victorian More Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique 1850s American Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Bridal Rings
18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Fashion Rings
Ruby, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Fashion Rings
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s British Late Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Late Victorian More Rings
Ruby, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian More Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 10k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Fashion Rings
Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Late Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Band Rings
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.
- Do men wear gold wedding rings?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023Yes, some men wear gold wedding rings. Gold has been used for making wedding rings for centuries, and men can find many different kinds of wedding bands formed out of the precious metal. Other metal options for men's wedding rings include platinum, sterling silver, titanium, tungsten and cobalt. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of men's wedding rings.
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