Van Cleef Gemstone Ring
Late 20th Century Unknown Dome Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century French Band Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Unknown Band Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Dome Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Dome Rings
Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Platinum
1990s French Dome Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s French Dome Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Dome Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1980s Unknown Band Rings
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s French Dome Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1990s French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Band Rings
20th Century Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Cocktail Rings
Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Band Rings
Chrysophrase, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Contemporary Dome Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Cocktail Rings
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
20th Century French Cocktail Rings
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
20th Century French Cocktail Rings
Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
20th Century French Cocktail Rings
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
20th Century French Cocktail Rings
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Dome Rings
White Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
White Gold
1990s French Dome Rings
White Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century French Modern Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Chrysophrase, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
20th Century French Solitaire Rings
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Solitaire Rings
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century French Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Dome Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century French Dome Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Dome Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
20th Century French Dome Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Onyx, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century American Cocktail Rings
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
20th Century French Solitaire Rings
Agate, Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Fashion Rings
Pearl, Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Fashion Rings
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Fashion Rings
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Fashion Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Modernist Dome Rings
Quartz, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century French Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Dome Rings
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Fashion Rings
Onyx, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
20th Century French Dome Rings
Blue Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.