Victorian Forget Me Not Ring
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings
Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Cocktail Rings
Multi-gemstone, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Band Rings
Turquoise, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Wedding Rings
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Antique 1880s English Victorian Cluster Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Band Rings
18k Gold
Antique 1850s Unknown Victorian Fashion Rings
Emerald, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Wedding Rings
Turquoise, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s English Art Nouveau Signet Rings
14k Gold
Early 20th Century Late Victorian Cocktail Rings
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century British Early Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1890s English Victorian Vanity Items
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Garnet, Sapphire, Spinel, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s Swedish Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Gold-filled
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20th Century Cluster Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Engagement Rings
Gold, Enamel
Antique 1870s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1810s British Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian More Rings
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s Cluster Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s Engagement Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Drop Necklaces
Onyx, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century English Signet Rings
Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Band Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold
Antique 18th Century Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, 15k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Fashion Rings
Mixed Metal
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
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2010s New Zealand Artist Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Sterling Silver
2010s New Zealand Artist Fashion Rings
9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s New Zealand Artist Fashion Rings
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1850s French Victorian More Rings
18k Gold
2010s New Zealand Artist Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 9k Gold
2010s New Zealand Artist Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s New Zealand Artist Engagement Rings
Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Cluster Rings
Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Russian Victorian More Rings
Diamond, Turquoise
Antique 1880s British Victorian More Rings
9k Gold
Antique 1870s British Victorian More Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Cluster Rings
Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1840s Swedish Early Victorian Fashion Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1850s Italian Victorian Band Rings
Gold
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Band Rings
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Engagement Rings
Ruby, Turquoise, 15k Gold
Antique 1850s British Victorian More Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1870s British Cocktail Rings
Pearl, Enamel
Antique 1870s Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Turquoise, 15k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 1880s British Victorian More Rings
Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian More Rings
Gold
Antique 1870s British Victorian Fashion Rings
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s British Victorian More Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Enamel, 9k Gold
Antique 1850s British Early Victorian More Rings
9k Gold
Antique 1870s British Victorian More Rings
Diamond, 15k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian More Rings
Agate, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century More Rings
Antique 19th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s Victorian Brooches
Agate, Vermeil, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian More Rings
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 18th Century American Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique 1870s American Victorian More Rings
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Signet Rings
Diamond, Onyx, 15k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Band Rings
10k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Band Rings
10k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Cluster Rings
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1850s British Victorian Cluster Rings
Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Fashion Rings
Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Georgian Cluster Rings
Gold, Enamel
19th Century Portrait Paintings
Oil
English More Jewelry
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Fashion Rings
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Chalcedony, Gold Plate
Antique 1880s English Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Fashion Rings
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian More Rings
Turquoise, 15k Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Fashion Rings
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Cluster Rings
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Band Rings
Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian More Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Band Rings
Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century English Victorian More Rings
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Early Victorian Band Rings
Garnet, Turquoise, 9k Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Band Rings
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
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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.
- What is a Victorian ring?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Victorian rings are usually made with fine metals and feature impressive gemstones in ornate settings. The style of Victorian jewelry was defined during the reign of Queen Victoria (1837 to 1901). Early Victorian rings were large, brightly colored, and boldly designed, with gemstones such as bloodstones, chalcedonies, garnets, moss agate, rubies, smoky quartz and topazes. During the mid-Victorian period, the designs were more sophisticated, using gemstones such as opals, crystals, emeralds, diamonds, pearls, black glass, jet, and rubies. In the late-Victorian period, platinum became widely used in the jewelry of the era and replaced gold and silver settings for the first time. Find a collection of antique and vintage Victorian rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Yes, many Victorians gave engagement rings to their fiancées. In fact, the tradition of giving engagement rings became more popular during the Victorian era due to the effects of the Industrial Revolution. The economic growth of the time led to the creation of a middle class that had the ability to save up for special purchases. At the same time, gemstones mined in South Africa began arriving in England, increasing the supply of precious stones and making prices more affordable. Explore an assortment of antique Victorian engagement rings on 1stDibs.
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