Unusual Diamond Rings And Bands
Vintage 1980s Unknown Contemporary Band Rings
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Alexandrite, Diamond, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Band Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Modernist Band Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Band Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Band Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Palladium, Gold, 24k Gold, Gold Plate,...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 24k Gold, Gold Plate, Y...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 24k Gold, Gold Plate, Y...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Band Rings
Padparadscha Sapphire , Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
20th Century Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Zircon, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Band Rings
Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Band Rings
Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Band Rings
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
20th Century Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Band Rings
Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Band Rings
Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Modernist Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Palladium, Gold, 24k Gold, Go...
Late 20th Century French Band Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Unknown Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Band Rings
Emerald, 22k Gold
20th Century American Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s American Band Rings
Platinum
Vintage 1970s Swedish Band Rings
Diamond, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Band Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s French Band Rings
Diamond, Rose Gold
Vintage 1960s Band Rings
Diamond, White Gold
1990s Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Band Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver, Gold, 24k Go...
2010s American Contemporary Band Rings
Other, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Band Rings
Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Band Rings
18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Band Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Band Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Band Rings
Amethyst, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Band Rings
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Band Rings
Chrysoberyl, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1700s Italian Baroque Band Rings
Turquoise, Gold
Vintage 1970s American Band Rings
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modernist Band Rings
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s American Artisan Cocktail Rings
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Dome Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Malachite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s British Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Modern Wedding Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby
20th Century Bridal Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023What it's called when a ring has diamonds on the band depends on the design of the piece. Rings that have diamonds set into grooves that run along them are channel-set rings, while ones that feature small diamonds placed side by side are pavé bands. A band that has a single line of diamonds that travels all the way around is an eternity ring or band. Explore a wide range of diamond rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023What it is called when an engagement ring has diamonds on the band depends on the style of the setting. Accent stones are smaller diamonds that flank a central stone, while halos are diamonds that encircle the main stone. A ring with diamonds set in a crease along the sides of the band has a channel setting. Pavé rings feature many small diamonds placed close together along the band. Find a wide range of diamond engagement rings on 1stDibs.
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