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Native American Vintage Turquoise Ring, C.1960s
Native American Vintage Turquoise Ring, C.1960s

Native American Vintage Turquoise Ring, C.1960s

Located in New York, NY

Native American Vintage Turquoise Ring c. 1960s Size 5 - sizable 7.5 grams 26mm x 20.5mm Signed

Category

Mid-20th Century American Native American Fashion Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Native American Turquoise Shadowbox Ring Size 8
Native American Turquoise Shadowbox Ring Size 8

Native American Turquoise Shadowbox Ring Size 8

Located in Webster, SD

This gorgeous estate shadowbox ring is sterling silver with a kingman turquoise. It is a creation

Category

Early 2000s North American Native American Fashion Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

1970s Native American Turquoise Sterling Silver Band Ring
1970s Native American Turquoise Sterling Silver Band Ring

1970s Native American Turquoise Sterling Silver Band Ring

Located in Sparks, NV

Sterling silver Native American artisan ring with turquoise stones and sterling silver. Hand made

Category

Vintage 1970s American Native American Band Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Native American Signed S Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring
Native American Signed S Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring

Native American Signed S Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Sterling silver and turquoise ring by a Native American artisan, signed S. Size 4 1/2 Features

Category

20th Century Native American Fashion Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Native American Zuni Inlaid Turquoise Ring Size 4
Native American Zuni Inlaid Turquoise Ring Size 4

Native American Zuni Inlaid Turquoise Ring Size 4

Located in Sparks, NV

Inlaid stone ring with turquoise and mother of pearl. Sterling silver metalwork. Handmade Native

Category

Mid-20th Century American Native American Band Rings

Materials

Turquoise Matrix, Sterling Silver

Native American Silver Ring Carnelian Turquoise, 6.7 Grams
Native American Silver Ring Carnelian Turquoise, 6.7 Grams

Native American Silver Ring Carnelian Turquoise, 6.7 Grams

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage unique Native American silver ring with turquoise, carnelian and white gemstone accented

Category

Vintage 1970s American Native American Fashion Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Turquoise, Silver

Native American Silver Turquoise Triangular Ring
Native American Silver Turquoise Triangular Ring

Native American Silver Turquoise Triangular Ring

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Silver and turquoise ring by a Native American artisan. Size 7 3/4 Features a beautiful

Category

20th Century Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Silver

Eveli Sabatie Turquoise Mosaic Sterling Silver Native American Ring
Eveli Sabatie Turquoise Mosaic Sterling Silver Native American Ring

Eveli Sabatie Turquoise Mosaic Sterling Silver Native American Ring

By Eveli Sabatie 1

Located in Berkeley, CA

the fact that she does not repeat herself." Rough textured pieces of turquoise with naturally

Category

Vintage 1970s American Native American Fashion Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Native American Turquoise Cocktail Solitaire Ring - Sterling Silver 925
Native American Turquoise Cocktail Solitaire Ring - Sterling Silver 925

Native American Turquoise Cocktail Solitaire Ring - Sterling Silver 925

Located in Greensboro, NC

Size: 8 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $30 Native American Metal Content: 925 Sterling Silver

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Native American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Native American Kingman Sterling Silver Turquoise Hand Crafted Unisex Ring
Native American Kingman Sterling Silver Turquoise Hand Crafted Unisex Ring

Native American Kingman Sterling Silver Turquoise Hand Crafted Unisex Ring

Located in Wallkill, NY

Stunning Arizona turquoise stone is a piece of spider webbed Kingman Turquoise that has an

Category

Vintage 1960s American Native American Fashion Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Turquoise Matrix, Sterling Silver

Vintage Native American Navajo Sterling Green Brown Turquoise Ring
Vintage Native American Navajo Sterling Green Brown Turquoise Ring

Vintage Native American Navajo Sterling Green Brown Turquoise Ring

Located in Bozeman, MT

Vintage Native American Navajo Sterling Green Brown Turquoise Ring Ring and turquoise measure 9.6

Category

Mid-20th Century American Native American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver

Native American Sterling Turquoise & Blue Enamel Handmade Ring, Stamped
Native American Sterling Turquoise & Blue Enamel Handmade Ring, Stamped

Native American Sterling Turquoise & Blue Enamel Handmade Ring, Stamped

Located in Eagan, MN

handmade ring. It has Navy, turquoise, brown and London Blue colored enamel woven into the side of the ring

Category

2010s American Native American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Native American Signed NC Sterling Silver Stamped Turquoise Adjustable Ring
Native American Signed NC Sterling Silver Stamped Turquoise Adjustable Ring

Native American Signed NC Sterling Silver Stamped Turquoise Adjustable Ring

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Sterling silver and turquoise ring by a Native American artisan, signed NC. Size 7 1/2 (adjustable

Category

20th Century Unknown Native American Fashion Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Native American Sterling Silver Large Turquoise Ring Size 7 #19112
Native American Sterling Silver Large Turquoise Ring Size 7 #19112

Native American Sterling Silver Large Turquoise Ring Size 7 #19112

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Sterling silver large turquoise ring by Native American artisan. Size 7 This piece features a

Category

20th Century Native American Fashion Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver

1970s Native American Turquoise + Coral Sterling Silver Ring Sz 6
1970s Native American Turquoise + Coral Sterling Silver Ring Sz 6

1970s Native American Turquoise + Coral Sterling Silver Ring Sz 6

Located in Sparks, NV

Sterling silver Native American artisan ring with turquoise and coral stones and sterling silver

Category

Mid-20th Century American Native American Band Rings

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Vintage Navajo Native American Turquoise and Silver Rope Design Ring
Vintage Navajo Native American Turquoise and Silver Rope Design Ring

Vintage Navajo Native American Turquoise and Silver Rope Design Ring

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Navajo Native American Turquoise and Silver Rope Design Ring c.1970s Size 7.5 8.30 grams

Category

Mid-20th Century American Native American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Silver

Vintage Navajo Native American Silver and Royston Turquoise Gypsy Ring
Vintage Navajo Native American Silver and Royston Turquoise Gypsy Ring

Vintage Navajo Native American Silver and Royston Turquoise Gypsy Ring

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Navajo Native American Silver and Royston Turquoise Gypsy Ring c.1970s Hand engraved and

Category

Mid-20th Century American Native American Signet Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Silver

Vintage Navajo Native American Silver Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Statement Ring
Vintage Navajo Native American Silver Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Statement Ring

Vintage Navajo Native American Silver Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Statement Ring

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Navajo Native American Silver Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Statement Ring c. 1970s A

Category

20th Century American Native American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage Navajo Native American Silver and Apache Blue Turquoise Ring
Vintage Navajo Native American Silver and Apache Blue Turquoise Ring

Vintage Navajo Native American Silver and Apache Blue Turquoise Ring

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Navajo Silver and Apache Blue Turquoise Ring A wonderful handmade Navajo Native American

Category

20th Century American Native American Fashion Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver

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

Native American Navajo Turquoise Sterling Silver Ring

Located in Montreal, QC

Mid Century Modern. A rare combination of amazing hand craftsmanship, Natural Turquoise and Coral

Category

Vintage 1960s American Modernist Solitaire Rings

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Vintage Native American Navajo Stunning Sterling Bright Blue Turquoise Ring
Vintage Native American Navajo Stunning Sterling Bright Blue Turquoise Ring

Vintage Native American Navajo Stunning Sterling Bright Blue Turquoise Ring

Located in Bozeman, MT

Vintage Native American Navajo Stunning Sterling Bright Blue Turquoise Ring Turquoise stones

Category

Mid-20th Century American Native American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver

Delicate, Vintage Native American Navajo Sterling w/ Blue Turquoise Ring
Delicate, Vintage Native American Navajo Sterling w/ Blue Turquoise Ring

Delicate, Vintage Native American Navajo Sterling w/ Blue Turquoise Ring

Located in Bozeman, MT

Delicate, Lovely, Vintage Native American Navajo Sterling with Bright Blue Turquoise Ring 55 count

Category

Mid-20th Century American Native American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring Navajo Native American Jobeth Mayes Maize
Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring Navajo Native American Jobeth Mayes Maize

Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring Navajo Native American Jobeth Mayes Maize

Located in Wallkill, NY

Sterling Silver Pawn Ring Turquoise Inlay and Bezel stones. Signed by Jobeth Mayes with a Stork

Category

Vintage 1970s American Native American More Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Zuni Turquoise Sterling Silver Statement Native American Ring
Zuni Turquoise Sterling Silver Statement Native American Ring

Zuni Turquoise Sterling Silver Statement Native American Ring

By Zuni

Located in Milford, DE

A Native American handmade Zuni ring. Features a polished turquoise cabochon set in an accented

Category

Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Native American Navajo Turquoise 925 Sterling Silver Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Native American Navajo Turquoise 925 Sterling Silver Ring Estate Fine Jewelry

Native American Navajo Turquoise 925 Sterling Silver Ring Estate Fine Jewelry

Located in Montreal, QC

Point Ring featuring multi Turquoise nuggets in beautifully crafted frame. Size 15, measuring approx

Category

Mid-20th Century American Native American More Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver

Jane Yikaazba Popovitch Navajo Native American Silver Coral and Turquoise Ring
Jane Yikaazba Popovitch Navajo Native American Silver Coral and Turquoise Ring

Jane Yikaazba Popovitch Navajo Native American Silver Coral and Turquoise Ring

Located in New York, NY

Signed Jane Yikaazba Popovitch Native American Silver, Coral and Turquoise Ring c. 1970s Hand

Category

20th Century American Native American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage Native American Zuni Kachina Doll Ring Featuring Coral and Turquoise
Vintage Native American Zuni Kachina Doll Ring Featuring Coral and Turquoise

Vintage Native American Zuni Kachina Doll Ring Featuring Coral and Turquoise

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Native American Zuni Kachina Doll Ring featuring Coral and Turquoise (wards off evil)(good

Category

Late 20th Century American Native American Fashion Rings

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver

1970s Native American Turquoise Sterling Silver Band Ring Size 7
1970s Native American Turquoise Sterling Silver Band Ring Size 7

1970s Native American Turquoise Sterling Silver Band Ring Size 7

Located in Sparks, NV

Sterling silver Native American artisan ring with turquoise stones and sterling silver. Hand made

Category

Vintage 1970s American Band Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Native American Sterling Silver Large Turquoise Ring Size 7 #22477
Native American Sterling Silver Large Turquoise Ring Size 7 #22477

Native American Sterling Silver Large Turquoise Ring Size 7 #22477

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Sterling silver large turquoise ring by Native American artisan. Size 7 This piece features a

Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver

Native American Turquoise & Coral Ring, Sterling 925 Signed SMT Unisex
Native American Turquoise & Coral Ring, Sterling 925 Signed SMT Unisex

Native American Turquoise & Coral Ring, Sterling 925 Signed SMT Unisex

Located in Greensboro, NC

Size: 10 Native American Metal Content: Sterling Silver Stone Information Genuine Turquoise

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Turquoise

JW Toadlena Native American Bear Ring with Turquoise and Coral Sterling
JW Toadlena Native American Bear Ring with Turquoise and Coral Sterling

JW Toadlena Native American Bear Ring with Turquoise and Coral Sterling

Located in Laguna Hills, CA

The handmade and intricately designed Ring features a large bear claw. The surrounding gemstones

Category

Antique 19th Century American Anglo-Indian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Native American Turquoise Onyx Lapis Coral Ring - Yellow Gold 14k Inlay Sz 6 3/4
Native American Turquoise Onyx Lapis Coral Ring - Yellow Gold 14k Inlay Sz 6 3/4

Native American Turquoise Onyx Lapis Coral Ring - Yellow Gold 14k Inlay Sz 6 3/4

Located in Greensboro, NC

Size: 6 3/4 Native American Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Mother of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Native American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Onyx, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Navajo Turquoise Ring
Navajo Turquoise Ring

Navajo Turquoise Ring

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Beautiful Navajo "old pawn" turquoise and sterling silver ring. Nice stone surrounded by twisted

Category

Vintage 1960s American Native American Cluster 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 ring with large green turquoise square stone. Lines engraved on sides in

Category

Late 20th Century American Native American Fashion 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

Size 9.75 Native American Jewelry Navajo, Sterling Silver and turquoise ring

Category

Vintage 1980s American Native American Band Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Carlin Turquoise Ring
Navajo Carlin Turquoise Ring

Navajo Carlin Turquoise Ring

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Native American Jewelry Navajo, Carlin Mine, Carlan Mine Sterling Silver and turquoise ring Family Owned

Category

2010s American Native American Band Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Carlin Turquoise Ring
Navajo Carlin Turquoise Ring

Navajo Carlin Turquoise Ring

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Navajo Carlin turquoise and sterling ring. Beautiful raised stone surrounded by sterling twisted

Category

2010s American Native American Band 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 ring. Large center stone surrounded by classic twisted rope, beads and

Category

Vintage 1980s American Native American Band Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Turtle ring Old Pawn Native American
Sterling Silver Turtle ring Old Pawn Native American

Sterling Silver Turtle ring Old Pawn Native American

Located in Wallkill, NY

our store front . Ring is a size 6. Measuring 1.90in x 1.30in. This is out of a massive collection of

Category

Vintage 1970s American Native American Fashion Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Blue Diamond Turquoise Ring
Navajo Blue Diamond Turquoise Ring

Navajo Blue Diamond Turquoise Ring

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Native American Jewelry Navajo, Sterling Silver and turquoise ring

Category

2010s American Native American Band Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Blue Diamond Turquoise Ring
Navajo Blue Diamond Turquoise Ring

Navajo Blue Diamond Turquoise Ring

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Native American Jewelry Navajo, Yazzi, Sterling Silver and turquoise ring

Category

2010s American Native American Band Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Zuni Sunburst Turquoise Ring
Zuni Sunburst Turquoise Ring

Zuni Sunburst Turquoise Ring

By Zuni

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Stunning Zuni ring with round, oval and teardrop-shaped blue-green turquoise stones arranged in

Category

Early 20th Century 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

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

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 ring. Exceptional high-grade stone with excellent colors

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Native American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo White Buffalo Turquoise Ring
Navajo White Buffalo Turquoise Ring

Navajo White Buffalo Turquoise Ring

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Native American Navajo Indian sterling silver and White Buffalo turquoise ring by Avin Joe. Square

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Native American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Ralph Lauren Turquoise vintage Navajo ring in natural turquoise and  silver 925
Ralph Lauren Turquoise vintage Navajo ring in natural turquoise and  silver 925

Ralph Lauren Turquoise vintage Navajo ring in natural turquoise and silver 925

By Ralph Lauren

Located in VALLADOLID, ES

Handmade vintage Navajo natural turquoise and sterling silver ring, sold by the prestigious

Category

Early 2000s Mexican Native American Fashion Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Silver

Navajo Morenci Turquoise and Sterling Ring
Navajo Morenci Turquoise and Sterling Ring

Navajo Morenci Turquoise and Sterling Ring

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

SIZE: Size 8.7; 1.25" x 1" Rings, Turquoise, Morenci Mine, Sterling Silver, Navajo, Rings, Native

Category

Vintage 1950s American Native American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Bird Ring Zuni Sammy & Esther Guardian Native American
Sterling Silver Bird Ring Zuni Sammy & Esther Guardian Native American

Sterling Silver Bird Ring Zuni Sammy & Esther Guardian Native American

Located in Wallkill, NY

Turquoise, Coral, mother of pearl and malachite. Measuring 1.30 in. top to bottom x 1.05 in. Ring is a size

Category

Vintage 1970s American Native American Fashion Rings

Materials

Coral, 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.