Unusual Contemporary Rings
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 1970s North American Native American Cocktail Rings
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Unknown Contemporary Band Rings
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s English Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Cocktail Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby
20th Century Unknown Retro Solitaire Rings
Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Fashion Rings
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Wedding Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Fashion Rings
Quartz, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Fashion Rings
Paraiba, Tourmaline, Quartz, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gol...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cluster Rings
Amethyst, Quartz, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k ...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Fashion Rings
Paraiba, Tourmaline, Quartz, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gol...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Fashion Rings
Rhodolite, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Blue Zircon, Zircon, Emerald, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Go...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cluster Rings
Emerald, Blue Zircon, Zircon, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Go...
Late 20th Century Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Amethyst, Quartz, Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cluster Rings
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Amethyst, Quartz, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k ...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cluster Rings
Tourmaline, Spinel, Green Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Rubelite, G...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cluster Rings
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Quartz, Amethyst, Yellow Gol...
2010s German Contemporary Fashion Rings
Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s German Contemporary Cluster Rings
Paraiba, Rubelite, Garnet, Tourmaline, Spinel, Green Sapphire, Blue Sapp...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Fashion Rings
Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Fashion Rings
Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Fashion Rings
Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cluster Rings
Paraiba, Tourmaline, Quartz, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gol...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Engagement Rings
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Fashion Rings
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Tanzanite, Spinel, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Yellow ...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Fashion Rings
Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Spinel, Paraiba, Tourmaline, Green Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphir...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Fashion Rings
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Spinel, Tourmaline, Paraib...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cluster Rings
Amethyst, Paraiba, Tourmaline, Quartz, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gol...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Paraiba, Quartz, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gol...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Fashion Rings
Citrine, Paraiba, Tourmaline, Quartz, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, White Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Quartz, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White ...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Paraiba, Tourmaline, Quartz, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gol...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Engagement Rings
Paraiba, Tourmaline, Quartz, Citrine, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, White Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Quartz, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Quartz, Amethyst, Yellow Gol...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Spinel, Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cluster Rings
Amethyst, Quartz, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k ...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cluster Rings
Amethyst, Quartz, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k ...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, W...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Brown Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Fashion Rings
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cluster Rings
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Quartz, Amethyst, Yellow Gol...
21st Century and Contemporary British Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, W...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cluster Rings
Tanzanite, Spinel, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Yellow ...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Engagement Rings
Blue Topaz, White Diamond, Diamond, Topaz, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Quar...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Fashion Rings
Amethyst, Quartz, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, ...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Spinel, Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Fashion Rings
Purple Sapphire, Sapphire, Sterling Silver, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
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Unusual Contemporary Rings For Sale on 1stDibs
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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.