Star Bombe Ring
2010s American Contemporary Dome Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s American Artisan Dome Rings
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Diamond, Star Ruby, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1990s American Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1970s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dome Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Retro Dome Rings
Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Ro...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Pearl, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Brown Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, White D...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Multi-gemstone, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century French Retro Cocktail Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Dome Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s French Retro Dome Rings
Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1980s American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
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2010s Indian Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Rubelite, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Fashion Rings
Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Fashion Rings
Pearl, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s French Dome Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
1990s Band Rings
Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings
Sapphire, Tsavorite, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 2000s Swiss Dome Rings
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century European Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Carnelian, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Turkish Modern Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings
Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
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20th Century French Art Deco Dome Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Artisan Cocktail Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Other, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
Mid-20th Century French Retro Dome Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s French Dome Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Dome Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Cluster Rings
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Other, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Band Rings
Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Dome Rings
White Diamond, Quartz, Diamond, White Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond, Sapphire
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Dome Rings
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Italian Victorian Dome Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White 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.
- What is the Eastern Star ring?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Eastern star ring is a piece of jewelry worn on the finger that features a five-pointed star made out of various colors of gemstone or enamel. It represents the Order of the Eastern Star, a Masonic fraternal organization founded in 1850. You'll find a range of antique and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A blue star sapphire has a transparent body with a deep blue color. A blue star sapphire ring’s worth depends on the 4Cs — color, clarity, cut and carat. Prices for a blue star sapphire ring can also differ according to size and time period. These accessories begin at $449 and can cost as much as around $200,000 or more. On 1stDibs, shop a range of vintage blue star sapphire rings.
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