Tiffany Stackable Ring 8
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1970s American Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1970s American Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Chain Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
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Late 20th Century North American Contemporary Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Fashion Rings
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Modern Band Rings
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Modern Band Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings
Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modern Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Bangles
Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Artisan More Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Italian Choker Necklaces
Ruby, Yellow Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Fashion Rings
Citrine, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Contemporary Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Contemporary Wedding Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Signet Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
1990s Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Band Rings
Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Band Rings
Platinum
2010s Italian Modern Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Cuff Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Contemporary Link Bracelets
18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Contemporary Clamper Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Cocktail Rings
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Fashion Rings
Citrine, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Band Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Modern Band Rings
18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Wedding Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Cuff Bracelets
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Sterling Silver, Enamel
20th Century Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
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.