Tiffany Bypass Ring
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 2000s Band Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Rose Gold
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Late 20th Century European Fashion Rings
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century French Modern Fashion Rings
Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s Band Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 19th Century American More Rings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s Modern Band Rings
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Spanish Contemporary Fashion Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1970s French Fashion Rings
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Fashion Rings
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Band Rings
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Cocktail Rings
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings
Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 2000s Band Rings
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Band Rings
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Retro Fashion Rings
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century More Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1980s American More Rings
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
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2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Contemporary Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags
2010s French Tote Bags
2010s Singaporean Solitaire Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Bridal Rings
Garnet, 14k Gold
1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
2010s American Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Wrist Watches
Gilt Metal
1980s French Structured Shoulder Bags
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Band Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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.