Victorian 9ct Garnet Ring
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Fashion Rings
Garnet, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Fashion Rings
Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
Late 20th Century English Fashion Rings
Garnet, Opal, Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 1830s British Victorian More Rings
Ruby, Garnet, Natural Pearl, Gold
2010s British Victorian Engagement Rings
Garnet, 9k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Fashion Rings
Pearl, Agate, Garnet, Gold
2010s British Victorian Cocktail Rings
Garnet, Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Band Rings
Garnet, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s British Victorian Bridal Rings
Tanzanite, 9k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Emerald, Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Victorian Engagement Rings
Opal, 9k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Victorian Engagement Rings
Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Victorian Cluster Rings
Opal, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Late Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Opal, 9k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Georgian Engagement Rings
Opal, Tourmaline, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Victorian Bridal Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Garnet, Sapphire, Spinel, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Three-Stone Rings
Turquoise, Pearl, Gold
Early 20th Century Australian Brooches
Vintage 1940s Retro Dome Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Late 20th Century American More Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Sapphire, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Cluster Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Modernist Dome Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s British Modern More Rings
Garnet, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Link Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century English Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s French Wedding Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century French Fashion Rings
Chrysophrase, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Bridal Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Band Rings
Garnet, 9k Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Cluster Rings
Garnet, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century British Victorian Engagement Rings
Garnet, Peridot, Gold
Antique 17th Century English Georgian Cocktail Rings
Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British George III Cluster Rings
Diamond, Garnet, 9k Gold
Vintage 1980s British Victorian More Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Gold
Mid-20th Century British Victorian Band Rings
Garnet, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Cluster Rings
Aquamarine, Garnet, Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Garnet, 9k Gold
Antique 1860s Unknown Solitaire Rings
Garnet, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 19th Century Solitaire Rings
Garnet, Gold
Antique 1880s European Victorian Chain Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Regency Cluster Rings
Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Cluster Rings
Emerald, Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold
Antique 19th Century Dome Rings
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Engagement Rings
Garnet, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Garnet, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Fashion Rings
Garnet, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
2010s Australian Gothic Revival Fashion Rings
Garnet, 9k Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Wedding Rings
Garnet, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Late Victorian Wedding Rings
Garnet, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold, Silver, Gold, 9k 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.
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