Victorian Snake Ring
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Turquoise, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Fashion Rings
Garnet, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Fashion Rings
Garnet, Gold, 10k Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s British Victorian Engagement Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s English Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1910s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1860s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver
Antique 1860s British Victorian Band Rings
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Fashion Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Ruby, Bronze
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Fashion Rings
Moonstone, Turquoise, Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Band Rings
Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Victorian Fashion Rings
Aquamarine, Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century European Late Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s American Victorian Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Emerald, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Fashion Rings
Moonstone, Turquoise, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century English Fashion Rings
Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Ruby, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Ruby, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Engagement Rings
Ruby, Sapphire, 22k Gold
2010s American Victorian Fashion Rings
Ruby, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Fashion Rings
Black Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Cocktail Rings
Silver, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Fashion Rings
Tanzanite, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Fashion Rings
Emerald, Black Diamond, Bronze
Antique 19th Century Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Victorian Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Bronze
Vintage 1920s Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Fashion Rings
Aquamarine, Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Ruby, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Ruby, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Ruby, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Band Rings
Diamond, 15k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century European Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Victorian Signet Rings
Silver, Vermeil
2010s American Victorian Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Fashion Rings
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Fashion Rings
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Fashion Rings
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Aquamarine, Emerald, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Bronze
Antique 18th Century Unknown Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Rose Gold
2010s American Victorian Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Bronze
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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 ExpertApril 5, 2022A snake ring can symbolize eternal love, especially if the snake is depicted as eating its own tail. Another meaning is one of mourning, and of the snake purifying a corpse and its return to Earth. Shop a collection of snake-shaped jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers 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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