Stepped Ring 1930s
Early 20th Century French Art Deco More Rings
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Citrine, 14k Gold
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Zircon, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline, Platinum
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Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Fashion Rings
Emerald, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dome Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1930s French Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Unknown Romantic Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Unknown Artist Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 10k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Portuguese Art Nouveau Wedding Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1910s Danish Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Antique Late 18th Century European Arts and Crafts Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1930s European Art Nouveau Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s European Art Nouveau Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Cluster Rings
Jade, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023What brides wore in the 1930s varied. Some wore long flowing dresses made of satin or silk. Long sleeves were popular and designs often featured only minimal embellishments like appliqués and beading. Because many people faced difficult financial situations due to the Great Depression, brides also sometimes simply wore their best dresses on their wedding days. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage wedding dresses.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023Yes, they did have wedding rings during the 1600s. However, exchanging rings during weddings was not common in all cultures. In Europe, many couples presented each other with rings to symbolize their marriage vows. The wedding ring tradition actually dates back thousands of years to ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome. Explore a wide variety of wedding rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023What wedding rings looked like in the 1800s was similar to other Victorian jewelry. The Victorian era spanned from 1837 to 1901, coinciding with the reign of Queen Victoria in the United Kingdom. At the beginning of this period, rings were made of gold and affordable only to the wealthy. Designs for Victorian-era rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal. Some featured stones secured by collets, settings similar to bezels, with prongs and a closed back. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Victorian wedding rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023In the 1920s, engagement rings still looked like rings but were representative of a diverse range of styles and influences. Art Deco diamond ring designs took inspiration from the contemporary Cubist movement as well as from ancient Egypt – a revival sparked by the opening of King Tut’s tomb in 1922. Native American, African and Asian motifs also inspired jewelry pieces. Diamonds in square and rectangular shapes incorporating angular steps – like emerald cuts, Asscher cuts and baguettes – were set against black onyx, rubies, sapphires and emeralds to create color-blocking effects. Platinum, 18-karat gold, 14-karat white gold and sterling silver were some of the favored metals of the decade. Find a wide range of Art Deco engagement rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023In the early 1900s, engagement rings often looked like other jewelry from the Edwardian era, which coincided with the reign of King Edward VII in the United Kingdom from 1901 to 1910. Cutters used new diamond saws and jewelry lathes to refine the old European cut. The resulting stones, designed to sparkle in the light from candles and gas lamps, are beloved by connoisseurs for their inner fire and romantic glow. The invention of the oxyacetylene torch enabled jewelers to use platinum, which had previously been too challenging to work with. This technological advancement made it possible for Edwardian rings to show off lacy filigree and milgrain work. Nature also influenced jewelry in the early 1900s. Flowing and floral garland motifs were so popular that the Edwardian age is sometimes called the "garland era." Find a selection of Edwardian engagement rings on 1stDibs.
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