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Sterling Silver Navajo Nugget Turquoise Ring - Native American
Sterling Silver Navajo Nugget Turquoise Ring - Native American

Sterling Silver Navajo Nugget Turquoise Ring - Native American

Located in Wallkill, NY

This is massive in size with Nuggets of Turquoise set in Sterling Silver. It is Hallmarked inside

Category

Vintage 1970s American Native American Fashion Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Vintage Boho Native American Style Turquoise Ring
Vintage Boho Native American Style Turquoise Ring

Vintage Boho Native American Style Turquoise Ring

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This vintage boho Native American style turquoise ring captures the spirit of free-spirited

Category

Mid-20th Century Native American Band Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Native American Navajo Five Stone Turquoise Ring
Native American Navajo Five Stone Turquoise Ring

Native American Navajo Five Stone Turquoise Ring

Located in New York, NY

Native American Navajo Five Stone Turquoise Ring c.1950's Height: 30.74mm Width: 28.7mm Weight

Category

Mid-20th Century American Native American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Silver

Antique Native American Turquoise Silver Ring
Antique Native American Turquoise Silver Ring

Antique Native American Turquoise Silver Ring

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Introducing the Antique Native American Turquoise Silver Ring, a captivating piece from the 1950s

Category

Vintage 1950s Cluster Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Silver

Large Native American Silver & Turquoise Cabochon Signet Style Ring
Large Native American Silver & Turquoise Cabochon Signet Style Ring

Large Native American Silver & Turquoise Cabochon Signet Style Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine vintage Native American ring. In thick gauge silver with a large bezel-set turquoise

Category

20th Century American Native American Signet Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Silver

Vintage Boho Turquoise Native American Sterling Silver Ring 7.75
Vintage Boho Turquoise Native American Sterling Silver Ring 7.75

Vintage Boho Turquoise Native American Sterling Silver Ring 7.75

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Celebrate timeless artistry with this Vintage Boho Turquoise Native American Ring, handcrafted in

Category

Mid-20th Century Native American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver, Brass

Native American Navajo Oversize Turquoise Sterling Silver Statement Ring
Native American Navajo Oversize Turquoise Sterling Silver Statement Ring

Native American Navajo Oversize Turquoise Sterling Silver Statement Ring

Located in New York, NY

Large Native American Navajo natural turquoise and sterling silver statement ring 20th Century

Category

20th Century American Native American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Zuni Native American Apache Gan Coral / Turquoise Sterling Ring
Zuni Native American Apache Gan Coral / Turquoise Sterling Ring

Zuni Native American Apache Gan Coral / Turquoise Sterling Ring

Located in Wallkill, NY

Turquoise. Signed illegibly. Patina as found. Ring is a size 6.5" 1.85" top to bottom x 1.43" wide. This is

Category

Vintage 1970s American Native American More Rings

Materials

Coral, Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Native American Turquoise Ring, Sterling Silver Women's
Native American Turquoise Ring, Sterling Silver Women's

Native American Turquoise Ring, Sterling Silver Women's

Located in Greensboro, NC

Native American This ring is a size 7 3/4. Metal Content: Guaranteed Sterling Silver as

Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Native American Silver Feather Turquoise Ring Size 7 3/4 #19872
Native American Silver Feather Turquoise Ring Size 7 3/4 #19872

Native American Silver Feather Turquoise Ring Size 7 3/4 #19872

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Silver feather and blue turquoise ring by Native American artisan. Size 7 3/4 A kidney bean

Category

20th Century Native American Fashion Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Silver

Sterling Silver Ring Turquoise Coral Native American Knifewing Dancer Zuni
Sterling Silver Ring Turquoise Coral Native American Knifewing Dancer Zuni

Sterling Silver Ring Turquoise Coral Native American Knifewing Dancer Zuni

Located in Wallkill, NY

The ring is made up of Turquoise, Onyx, Mother of Pearl And Coral. Ring is a size 7.5- Measuring

Category

Vintage 1960s American Native American Fashion Rings

Materials

Coral, Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Pat Honanie Ring 14K Gold Turquoise Native American Indian Rare
Pat Honanie Ring 14K Gold Turquoise Native American Indian Rare

Pat Honanie Ring 14K Gold Turquoise Native American Indian Rare

Located in New York, NY

This is a stunning and rare Native American ring signed Pat Honanie in 14K Gold with a gorgeous

Category

20th Century American Native American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold, Sterling Silver, Silver

Native American Turquoise and Sterling Silver Ring, Navajo, Mid 1900s
Native American Turquoise and Sterling Silver Ring, Navajo, Mid 1900s

Native American Turquoise and Sterling Silver Ring, Navajo, Mid 1900s

By Navajo

Located in Milford, DE

A Native American Navajo ring featuring a genuine turquoise cabochon set in a bezel in a decorative

Category

Mid-20th Century American Native American Fashion Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

T. Benally Silver Native Coral & Turquoise Wide Ring
T. Benally Silver Native Coral & Turquoise Wide Ring

T. Benally Silver Native Coral & Turquoise Wide Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This T. Benally ring features a wide silver band showcasing vibrant Native coral and turquoise

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Silver

Zuni Native American Rainbow Man Ring, Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Zuni Native American Rainbow Man Ring, Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Zuni Native American Rainbow Man Ring, Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

By Zuni

Located in Milford, DE

A Native American Zuni dancing man ring featuring mosaic-style turquoise, coral, jet, and mother of

Category

Mid-20th Century American Native American Fashion Rings

Materials

Coral, Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring Handcrafted Native American
Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring Handcrafted Native American

Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring Handcrafted Native American

Located in Wallkill, NY

Stunning hand crafted Navajo Turquoise ring Measuring 1.82 in. x 1. in. Large bezel set turquoise

Category

Vintage 1950s American Dome Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Zuni Native American Sun Face Ring, Turquoise, Coral, Abalone Ring Size US 5
Zuni Native American Sun Face Ring, Turquoise, Coral, Abalone Ring Size US 5

Zuni Native American Sun Face Ring, Turquoise, Coral, Abalone Ring Size US 5

Located in Milford, DE

An exquisite Native American Zuni Sun Face ring, decorated with sleeping beauty turquoise, coral

Category

20th Century American Native American Fashion Rings

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Ring Native American Old Pawn Turquoise Mother Of Pearl
Sterling Silver Ring Native American Old Pawn Turquoise Mother Of Pearl

Sterling Silver Ring Native American Old Pawn Turquoise Mother Of Pearl

Located in Wallkill, NY

made up of Turquoise and mother of pearl surrounded by a feather motif in sterling silver. Ring

Category

Vintage 1960s American Native American More Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Oscar Betz Ring Native American Rare Vintage Turquoise Coral Sterling Size 11.5
Oscar Betz Ring Native American Rare Vintage Turquoise Coral Sterling Size 11.5

Oscar Betz Ring Native American Rare Vintage Turquoise Coral Sterling Size 11.5

Located in New York, NY

. The large dramatic Native American ring has a stunning design in coral, turquoise and a purple stone

Category

20th Century American Native American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Ring PORFILIO & ANN SHEYKA Native American Zuni INLAY Turquoise
Sterling Silver Ring PORFILIO & ANN SHEYKA Native American Zuni INLAY Turquoise

Sterling Silver Ring PORFILIO & ANN SHEYKA Native American Zuni INLAY Turquoise

Located in Wallkill, NY

Stunning Inlay work on this piece of Turquoise, Coral and Spiney Oyster. More of their pieces are

Category

Vintage 1970s American Native American Fashion Rings

Materials

Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Native American William "Will" Vandever Navajo Yellow Gold Turquoise Ring 14k
Native American William "Will" Vandever Navajo Yellow Gold Turquoise Ring 14k

Native American William "Will" Vandever Navajo Yellow Gold Turquoise Ring 14k

Located in Greensboro, NC

Size: 9 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $80 or Down 1 size for $60 Native American Artisan: William

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Native American Charles Laloma Designed Coral, Lapis & Turquoise Inlay Dome Ring
Native American Charles Laloma Designed Coral, Lapis & Turquoise Inlay Dome Ring

Native American Charles Laloma Designed Coral, Lapis & Turquoise Inlay Dome Ring

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Designer: Charles Laloma Material: 14K yellow gold Dimensions: ring top measures 10.2mm wide Ring

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Coral, Topaz, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Native American Ring with Turquoise and Onyx Inlay
14K Yellow Gold Native American Ring with Turquoise and Onyx Inlay

14K Yellow Gold Native American Ring with Turquoise and Onyx Inlay

Located in Palm Desert, CA

This striking 14 Karat Yellow Gold Native American Ring features a vibrant inlay of Onyx, Turquoise

Category

1990s Unknown Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Onyx, Carnelian, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Navajo Turquoise Ring
Navajo Turquoise Ring

Navajo Turquoise Ring

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Navajo sterling silver and Royston turquoise ring. Exceptionally large, premium quality, natural

Category

2010s American Native American Fashion Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Turquoise Ring
Navajo Turquoise Ring

Navajo Turquoise Ring

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Navajo Carrico Lake turquoise and sterling ring stamped "EP." Stylized feathers accent and a large

Category

Late 20th Century American Native American Fashion Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Turquoise Ring
Navajo Turquoise Ring

Navajo Turquoise Ring

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Navajo sterling silver and Kingman turquoise ring. Natural, untreated stone atop a classic twisted

Category

2010s American Native American Fashion Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Turquoise Ring
Navajo Turquoise Ring

Navajo Turquoise Ring

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Native American Navajo Indian Royston turquoise and sterling ring by Navajo silversmith Bernyse

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Native American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Native American Coral, Turquoise, Mother of Pearl Inlay Sterling Silver Owl Ring
Native American Coral, Turquoise, Mother of Pearl Inlay Sterling Silver Owl Ring

Native American Coral, Turquoise, Mother of Pearl Inlay Sterling Silver Owl Ring

By Zuni

Located in Milford, DE

A vintage Native American Zuni ring, featuring a stylized owl motif. The owl is colored with mosaic

Category

20th Century American Fashion Rings

Materials

Coral, Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Turquoise Ring
Navajo Turquoise Ring

Navajo Turquoise Ring

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Navajo Morenci turquoise ring set in sterling silver with twisted rope border and palmette design

Category

Late 20th Century American Native American Fashion Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Zuni Turquoise Ring
Zuni Turquoise Ring

Zuni Turquoise Ring

By Zuni

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Zuni inlaid sterling silver and Sleeping Beauty turquoise ring with mother of pearl center. Nine

Category

Mid-20th Century American Native American Fashion Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

White Buffalo Turquoise Ring
White Buffalo Turquoise Ring

White Buffalo Turquoise Ring

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Navajo white buffalo turquoise ring set in sterling silver. Large enter stone surrounded by thick

Category

2010s American Native American Fashion Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Turquoise Ring
Navajo Turquoise Ring

Navajo Turquoise Ring

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Large Navajo turquoise ring, marked 'Charles Johnson'. Sterling. Beautiful hand stamped silver work

Category

Vintage 1960s American Native American Cluster Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Cerrillos Turquoise Ring
Navajo Cerrillos Turquoise Ring

Navajo Cerrillos Turquoise Ring

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Navajo Cerrillos turquoise and sterling ring. Large raised stone surrounded by double twisted rope

Category

2010s American Native American Band Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Ben Yazzie Navajo Native American Sterling Silver Ring
Ben Yazzie Navajo Native American Sterling Silver Ring

Ben Yazzie Navajo Native American Sterling Silver Ring

Located in Montreal, QC

Native American Navajo Ben Yazzie sterling silver ring and turquoise stone size 7 1/2. Signed

Category

Vintage 1980s American Native American More Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Native American Sterling Multi Stone Ring
Navajo Native American Sterling Multi Stone Ring

Navajo Native American Sterling Multi Stone Ring

By Navajo

Located in Montreal, QC

Navajo native American sterling silver with a central turquoise surrounded by multi color stones

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Native American More Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Onyx, Malachite, Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver

Navajo Bisbee Turquoise Ring
Navajo Bisbee Turquoise Ring

Navajo Bisbee Turquoise Ring

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Navajo Bisbee turquoise and sterling ring. Seven turquoise nuggests interspersed with sterling

Category

Late 20th Century American Native American Cluster Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Turquoise and Sterling Ring
Turquoise and Sterling Ring

Turquoise and Sterling Ring

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Silver and turquoise ring attributed to Dan Lewis. Single stone ring, having large stone with

Category

Late 20th Century American Native American Fashion Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Asymmetrical Turquoise Ring
Navajo Asymmetrical Turquoise Ring

Navajo Asymmetrical Turquoise Ring

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Navajo sterling silver and Kingman turquoise ring. Stamped "Sterling" and "Adam Fierro" on back

Category

Late 20th Century American Native American Fashion Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Kingman Turquoise Ring
Navajo Kingman Turquoise Ring

Navajo Kingman Turquoise Ring

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Navajo Kingman turquoise and sterling ring. Center stone surrounded by leaf design with leaves and

Category

Late 20th Century American Native American Fashion Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Golden Hill Turquoise Ring
Navajo Golden Hill Turquoise Ring

Navajo Golden Hill Turquoise Ring

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

grade Golden Hill turquoise cluster statement ring in. Features a stunning, traditional statement Navajo

Category

2010s American Native American Cluster Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Chimney Butte Turquoise Ring
Navajo Chimney Butte Turquoise Ring

Navajo Chimney Butte Turquoise Ring

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Navajo turquoise ring by Chimney Butte. Single turquoise stone surrounded by twisted rope border

Category

2010s American Native American Fashion Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Turquoise and Coral Ring
Turquoise and Coral Ring

Turquoise and Coral Ring

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Ring with turquoise and coral surrounded by stamped sterling beads and etched silver fan design. No

Category

Late 20th Century American Native American Fashion Rings

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Golden Hill Turquoise Ring
Navajo Golden Hill Turquoise Ring

Navajo Golden Hill Turquoise Ring

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Navajo Golden Hill turquoise and sterling silver ring. Exceptional high grade stone with excellent

Category

2010s American Native American Fashion Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Golden Hill Turquoise Ring
Navajo Golden Hill Turquoise Ring

Navajo Golden Hill Turquoise Ring

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Navajo Golden Hill turquoise and sterling silver ring. Stamped Sterling with maker's initials "N.J

Category

2010s American Native American Fashion Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Golden Hill Turquoise Ring
Navajo Golden Hill Turquoise Ring

Navajo Golden Hill Turquoise Ring

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Navajo Golden Hill Turquoise and sterling silver ring. Nine exceptional stones set in shadow box

Category

2010s American Native American Fashion Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Golden Hill Turquoise Ring
Navajo Golden Hill Turquoise Ring

Navajo Golden Hill Turquoise Ring

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Navajo sterling silver and Golden Hill turquoise ring by Navajo silversmith Bernadine Begay Tsosie

Category

2010s American Native American Cluster Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Golden Hill Turquoise Ring
Navajo Golden Hill Turquoise Ring

Navajo Golden Hill Turquoise Ring

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

grade Golden Hills turquoise cluster statement ring in. Features a stunning, traditional statement

Category

2010s American Native American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Golden Hill Turquoise Ring
Navajo Golden Hill Turquoise Ring

Navajo Golden Hill Turquoise Ring

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Navajo Golden Hill turquoise and sterling silver ring by Navajo Silversmith Jeff James. Grade A

Category

2010s American Native American Fashion Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Golden Hill Turquoise Ring
Navajo Golden Hill Turquoise Ring

Navajo Golden Hill Turquoise Ring

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Native American Navajo Indian Golden Hill turquoise and sterling ring. Exceptional high-grade stone

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Native American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Golden Hill Turquoise Ring
Navajo Golden Hill Turquoise Ring

Navajo Golden Hill Turquoise Ring

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

– we hope to be your trusted source. Native American Jewelry Turquoise Golden Hills Rings

Category

2010s American Native American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Turquoise and Sterling Ring
Navajo Turquoise and Sterling Ring

Navajo Turquoise and Sterling Ring

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Sterling silver and Royston turquoise ring. Exceptionally large, premium quality, natural

Category

2010s American Native American Fashion Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Golden Hill Turquoise Ring
Navajo Golden Hill Turquoise Ring

Navajo Golden Hill Turquoise Ring

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Navajo Golden Hill turquoise and sterling silver by Navajo Silversmith Jeff James. Grade A quality

Category

2010s American Native American Fashion Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Golden Hill Turquoise Ring
Navajo Golden Hill Turquoise Ring

Navajo Golden Hill Turquoise Ring

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Navajo Golden Hill turquoise and sterling ring. Exceptional high-grade stone with excellent colors

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Native American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

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Turquoise Ring Native For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact turquoise ring native you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Silver, Sterling Silver and Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 95 vintage editions and 19 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect turquoise ring native may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a turquoise ring native has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Navajo, Richard Chavez and Charles Loloma are consistently popular. While most can agree that any turquoise ring native from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Turquoise version from the 75 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. See these pages for a cabochon iteration of this accessory, while there are also old mine cut cut and mixed cut cut versions available here, too. Finding a turquoise ring native for sale for women should be easy, but there are 68 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Turquoise Ring Native?

On average, a turquoise ring native at 1stDibs sells for $550, while they’re typically $68 on the low end and $20,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

The Legacy of Turquoise in Jewelry Design

The thought of vintage and antique turquoise jewelry often conjures up images of striking Navajo bracelets and necklaces worn with a denim shirt and cowboy boots. This all-American look has been celebrated by fashion designers like Ralph Lauren and Tommy Hilfiger on their runways and in ad campaigns. In the October 2016 issue of Vogue magazine, Tom Ford said he only wears turquoise jewelry at his Santa Fe ranch. So what is it about this gorgeous blue-green stone that makes us wish that we were born in December?

It’s not surprising that turquoise is abundant in New Mexico and Arizona because, according to the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), it needs to be in “dry and barren regions where acidic, copper-rich groundwater seeps downward and reacts with minerals that contain phosphorus and aluminum.

Turquoise is not found in a single crystal but is a combination of microcrystals. Its appearance, waxy and opaque, is attributed to its structure and composition. “It’s an aggregate of microscopic crystals that form a solid mass. If the crystals are packed closely together, the material is less porous, so it has a finer texture. Fine-textured turquoise has an attractive, waxy luster when it’s polished. Turquoise with a less-dense crystal structure has higher porosity and coarser texture, resulting in a dull luster when it’s polished,” notes the GIA. Since no one wants to set a dull piece of turquoise, porous turquoise is often treated to make the stone more attractive.

In the United States, there have been discoveries of turquoise from 200 B.C. It is not just loose turquoise stones that have been found, but entire suites of jewelry from prehistoric times. In the late 19th-century, the Navajo Indians, who learned silversmithing from the Spanish, started to make beads out of turquoise and eventually combined it with silver around the 1880s. Initially this jewelry was for ceremonial purposes, but it became fashionable once the tourism in the Southwest picked up in the beginning of the 20th century.

Find antique and vintage turquoise rings, necklaces, bracelets and other accessories on 1stDibs.

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 ringsvintage 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.

Questions About Turquoise Ring Native
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, you should avoid getting your turquoise ring wet. Turquoise is porous so water, especially warm water, could potentially cause damage and alter the color of your stone. Shop a collection of expertly vetted gems from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.