Victorian Amethyst And Pearl Ring
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian More Rings
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Victorian More Rings
Amethyst, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Cluster Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Gold
20th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings
Amethyst, White Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Victorian Band Rings
Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s English Victorian Cluster Rings
Ruby, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s British Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Pearl, Ruby, Sterling Silver
2010s British Victorian Cluster Rings
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1870s English Etruscan Revival Cocktail Rings
Pearl, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold, Gold
Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s English Victorian Dome Rings
Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Victorian Bridal Rings
Pearl, Ruby, Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s British Early Victorian Band Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Enamel
2010s British Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Pearl, Tanzanite, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Citrine, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s French Victorian Band Rings
Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s English Etruscan Revival Bangles
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s English Etruscan Revival Bangles
Pearl, 15k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold, Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Antique 18th Century Italian Victorian More Jewelry
18k Gold, Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings
Garnet, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Cluster Rings
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s English Victorian Cluster Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Renaissance Band Rings
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 16th Century British Renaissance More Rings
Rock Crystal, 22k Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Cluster Rings
Agate, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Wedding Rings
Pearl, Garnet, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1890s British Victorian Dangle Earrings
Gold
Vintage 1980s British Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Gold
1940s French Tote Bags
Antique 1770s Portuguese Georgian Dangle Earrings
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Amethyst, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Cocktail Rings
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline
Early 20th Century British Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold
Early 20th Century American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Early 20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Cluster Rings
Diamond, Peridot, White Gold
Early 20th Century British Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Early 20th Century British Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Early 20th Century British Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, Garnet, Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, ...
Antique 1850s British Victorian Cluster Rings
Amethyst, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Cluster Rings
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Fashion Rings
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Cluster Rings
Amethyst, Pearl, 15k Gold
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings
Amethyst
Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Band Rings
18k Gold
Antique 1870s Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Amethyst, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow...
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 15k Gold, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century French Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Victorian Stud Earrings
Pearl, Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 1890s British Victorian Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold
Antique 1860s British Victorian Cluster Rings
Amethyst, Pearl, 15k Gold
Antique 1870s British High Victorian Cluster Rings
Amethyst, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Early Victorian Cluster Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Early Victorian Cluster Rings
Pearl, Amethyst, Diamond, 15k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Early Victorian Cluster Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1850s Victorian Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s English Victorian Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings
Amethyst, Pearl, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1890s American Victorian Fashion Rings
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Brass
20th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Pearl, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Cluster Rings
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Cluster Rings
Amethyst, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Cluster Rings
Amethyst, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold
Antique 1860s British Victorian More Rings
Amethyst, Emerald, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s British Artisan Fashion Rings
Amethyst
Antique Late 19th Century British Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold
Antique 1890s British Victorian Cluster Rings
Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 18k 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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