Victorian Memorial Ring
Antique 19th Century Victorian Band Rings
Tourmaline, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Band Rings
14k Gold
Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s British Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1850s Unknown Victorian Band Rings
Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian More Rings
15k Gold
Antique 1860s European Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1860s English George III Band Rings
Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s British Victorian More Rings
Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 22k Gold
Antique 1870s English Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique 1850s Unknown Victorian Band Rings
Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Fashion Rings
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique 1880s British Victorian Band Rings
Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century European Victorian Band Rings
Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Band Rings
Gold
Antique 1850s British Victorian Signet Rings
Agate, Gold
Antique 1810s British George III Band Rings
18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian More Rings
Antique 1850s American Victorian Band Rings
Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Band Rings
18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Band Rings
Gold-filled
Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Signet Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Victorian Band Rings
Diamond
Antique 1880s British Victorian Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Brooches
Pearl, Gold, Enamel
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Engagement Rings
Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1910s Cluster Rings
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Solitaire Rings
Moonstone, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1840s British Victorian More Rings
Crystal, Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Antique Late 18th Century European Georgian Bridal Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Georgian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18th Century Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique 18th Century English George II Solitaire Rings
Crystal, 15k Gold
Antique 1870s Unknown Victorian Band Rings
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Band Rings
18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 17th Century English Band Rings
Gold
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian More Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1840s English Regency Band Rings
18k Gold
Antique 1850s Early Victorian Band Rings
18k Gold
Antique 1870s British Victorian Band Rings
Gold, Enamel
Antique 1860s British More Rings
Rose Gold
Antique 1870s British Cocktail Rings
Pearl, Enamel
Antique 1850s Unknown Victorian More Rings
Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1870s British Victorian More Rings
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1870s British Victorian More Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1790s British Georgian Fashion Rings
Rock Crystal, 15k Gold
Antique 1780s British George III More Rings
Crystal, 15k Gold
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Agate, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1790s Fashion Rings
Pearl, 15k Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Mantel Clocks
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century More Rings
Antique 1880s British Victorian More Rings
Gold, Enamel
Antique 1880s British Victorian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s British Late Victorian More Rings
15k Gold, Gold
Antique 1850s Unknown Early Victorian More Rings
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
Antique 1840s Swedish Victorian Fashion Rings
Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Pocket Watches
Gold Plate
Antique 1880s Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Prints
Paper
Antique 1870s English Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Band Rings
15k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian More Rings
Turquoise, 15k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian More Rings
18k Gold
Antique 1850s English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
15k Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Band Rings
18k Gold
Antique 19th Century English Victorian More Rings
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique 1860s British Victorian More Rings
15k Gold
Antique 1860s English Victorian More Rings
Diamond, 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.
- What is a memorial ring?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A memorial ring is a ring worn on the finger in honor of a loved one who has passed away. It usually has the name and date of death of the person, an image of the deceased, or a motto. Find a vast assortment of antique and vintage memorial rings for sale 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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