Victorian Snake Rings
Antique 1890s Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s British Victorian Band Rings
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Band Rings
Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Emerald, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Emerald, Ruby, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Ruby, Emerald, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Ruby, Sterling Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Early Victorian Wedding Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s Indian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Silver
20th Century Unknown More Rings
Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Victorian Fashion Rings
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Black Diamond, Bronze
Antique 1860s Early Victorian More Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 22k Gold
Early 20th Century British Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Black Diamond, Bronze
People Also Browsed
2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings
Garnet, 14k Gold
Antique 18th Century Unknown Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Rose Gold
2010s Australian Artist Engagement Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Artist Vanity Items
Palladium, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Wedding Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Gold
Late 20th Century French Scarves
Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Portuguese George III Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s American Fashion Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s British Modern More Rings
Garnet, Gold
Antique 1870s British Victorian Fashion Rings
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Scarves
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco More Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s British Edwardian Dome Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby
Recent Sales
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian More Rings
Garnet, 14k Gold
Antique 1860s English Victorian Band Rings
Garnet, 9k Gold
Antique 1870s High Victorian More Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian More Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s British More Rings
18k Gold
Antique 1880s American Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
Antique 1870s British Victorian Band Rings
Opal, 18k Gold
Antique 1870s British More Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Victorian More Rings
Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian More Rings
Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s American Victorian Signet Rings
Black Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Victorian Signet Rings
Black Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Victorian Signet Rings
Black Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Modern More Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Modern More Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Vermeil
Late 20th Century Victorian More Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian More Rings
Ruby
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian More Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Edwardian More Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Band Rings
18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Fashion Rings
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian More Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Fashion Rings
Opal, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Fashion Rings
Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian More Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian More Rings
Diamond, Ruby
2010s British Victorian More Rings
Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 1870s Victorian Fashion Rings
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Band Rings
14k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian More Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian More Rings
Diamond, Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian More Rings
Diamond, Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Early Victorian More Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian More Rings
Antique 1890s Victorian Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Antique 1850s French Victorian More Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Victorian More Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s French High Victorian More Rings
Carnelian, Silver
Antique 1880s Late Victorian More Rings
Diamond, Ruby
Antique 1860s American Early Victorian More Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau More Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Late Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1990s Unknown Victorian More Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver
20th Century French Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Engagement Rings
Garnet, 9k Gold
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Band Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s High Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique 1890s British Victorian Band Rings
Garnet, Yellow Gold, Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage 1950s British Victorian More Rings
Ruby, Garnet, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian More Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Swiss Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k 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 Bvlgari 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.
- Where is Queen Victoria's ring?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Queen Victoria's most famous ring is stored at the Jewel House of the Tower of London. She wore the ring for her coronation in 1838. It is a mix of gold and silver set with sapphires, rubies and diamonds. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique rings.
- 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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