Victorian Bead Diamond Band Ring
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1860s Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1850s Unknown Early Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1850s Unknown Early Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1850s Unknown Early Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Antique 1880s Austrian Egyptian Revival Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1980s Unknown Edwardian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 1...
Antique Early 1900s American Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, Steel, Enamel, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, ...
Antique Early 1900s North American Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
Antique Early 1900s North American Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Pall...
Vintage 1910s American Edwardian Link Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s American Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Band Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18th Century French Georgian Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 2000s French Twin Sets
Vintage 1980s American Modern Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Cocktail Rings
Cat’s Eye, Moonstone, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Wedding Rings
Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Silver
Antique 18th Century Georgian Band Rings
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Band Rings
Diamond, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Band Rings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
1990s French Band Rings
18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets
Sterling Silver, Enamel
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Antique 18th Century Unknown Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s British Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s British Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century American Wedding Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1870s Victorian Band Rings
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1830s Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1800s Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s Victorian Band Rings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Georgian Band Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Early Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s Victorian Engagement Rings
Ruby, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Victorian Fashion Rings
Agate, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique 1890s Victorian Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s British Victorian Wedding Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Early 1900s English Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s American Belle Époque Link Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s German Edwardian More Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Antique 1890s British Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, 9k Gold
Antique 1890s British Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Band Rings
Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver, Gold
Early 20th Century American Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 18th Century British Early Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s Unknown Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Cluster Rings
Coral, Diamond, 9k Gold
Antique 1860s Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 15k 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.
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