Tiffany Petal Ring
Vintage 1960s American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
1990s Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Dome Rings
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s North American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Ruby, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Engagement Rings
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Australian Artisan Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Australian Artisan Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1970s Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Modern Chain Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1970s French Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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1990s American Link Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Italian Choker Necklaces
Ruby, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Cuff Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
20th Century French Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Vintage 1950s American More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Link Bracelets
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Link Bracelets
Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches
Crystal, Pearl, Silver, Base Metal, Gilt Metal, Mixed Metal, Rhodium
Vintage 1960s Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Italian Modern Charm Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Jasper, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modernist Choker Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
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20th Century American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Rose Gold
20th Century American More Rings
Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1960s American Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Sapphire
2010s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Engagement Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Imperial Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Go...
Vintage 1980s American Fashion Rings
1990s Unknown Modern Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1990s American Cluster Rings
Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1960s American Clip-on Earrings
Lapis Lazuli
Early 20th Century Table Lamps
Vintage 1980s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings
Sterling Silver
2010s Unknown Modern Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White 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.
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