Victorian Cabochon Emerald Ring
1990s British Late Victorian Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s High Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Signet Rings
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s European Late Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
2010s Early Victorian Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century British Late Victorian Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Ruby, Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian More Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s Victorian Cocktail Rings
Tanzanite, Emerald, Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver, White Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Silver
Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s European Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 1890s Victorian Cocktail Rings
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Victorian Cluster Rings
Opal, Emerald, Diamond, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Fashion Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold
2010s European Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Unknown More Rings
Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique 1840s European Victorian Cluster Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s English Victorian Cocktail Rings
Opal, White Diamond, Diamond, Silver, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Antique 19th Century Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1940s Victorian More Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique 18th Century Cluster Rings
Ruby, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Opal, 15k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique 1820s English George IV Brooches
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique 1780s Spanish Baroque Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century French Modern Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Lapis Lazuli, Garnet, Emerald, Blue Diamond,...
Antique 1810s English Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian More Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
20th Century Unknown Victorian Dome Rings
Emerald, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Late Victorian Cocktail Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique 1850s Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong High Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1870s British Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Early 20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Cocktail Rings
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold
Early 20th Century British Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Solitaire Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Late Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Fashion Rings
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Fashion Rings
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Solitaire Rings
Emerald, 14k Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 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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