$4,640Sale Price|47% Off
Michael Kneebone Golden South Seas Pearl Sapphire Diamond Bakelite Cocktail Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
A vintage Bakelite dome ring forms the foundation of this dynamic cocktail ring.
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k ...
Unavailable
Pearl Diamond Bakelite "Rainbow Bubble" Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Seventeen pearls of assorted sizes, shapes, colors and origins are mounted on a vintage Bakelite ring further studded with diamonds and gold balls.
1940s Early Modernist Minimalist Spinach Green Bakelite and Brass Cocktail Ring
Located in Champions State Gate, FL
This vintage green ring is crafted with marbled green spinach Bakelite original plastic geometric brass accents for that perfect Mid Century - Modern - Modernist - Minimalist - Mod d...
Brass
Vintage Ring in Grey Quartz, Rubies, Yellow Gold and Bakelite
Located in Vannes, FR
Item Details: Materials: Grey quartz, rubies, 18k yellow gold, black bakelite Gold Weight: 1.50 grams Ring Size: 57.5 / US size: 8 Condition: Very good – professionally inspecte...
Quartz, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Vintage 1960s Kenneth Jay Lane Bakelite Plastic Ring with Brass Studs
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Rare vintage 1960's bakelite ring with brass studs made by Kenneth Jay Lane, New York.
Brass
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Onyx and Bakelite Cocktail Ring, circa 1970s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible cocktail ring Truly a great piece at a great price! Weight: 17.2 grams Dimensions: 7/8" (length) 1/8" (width ...
Onyx, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Kenneth Jay Lane Beige Bakelite Plastic Go Go Ring Brass Studs
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Vintage 1960's beige tone bakelite ring with brass studs made by Kenneth Jay Lane, New York.
Brass
Pearl Diamond Bakelite Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Further decorating the ring are 10 tube set diamonds (.36 carats). All are mounted on an ivory colored vintage Bakelite ring.
Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Bakelite Pool Ball Rings
Located in Atlanta, GA
This pair of 'large and in charge' bakelite rings are fabricated from vintage pool balls.
Vintage 1960s Kenneth Jay Lane Mauve Bakelite Plastic Go Go Ring Brass Studs
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Vintage 1960's mauve bakelite ring with brass studs made by Kenneth Jay Lane, New York.
Brass
Vintage Chartreuse Bakelite Diamond Ring
Located in New York City, NY
A chartreuse color flower petal vintage bakelite ring embellished with approx. 1.94 carats of diamonds set in 14 karat yellow gold.
Vintage 40s Bakelite Ring
Located in New York, NY
This wonderful Bakelite ring is from the 40s. It’s apple juice in color with rhinestone accents. Inside the ring is a floating stone. The ring size is 7-1/2. The top measures app...
Vintage Mustard Bakelite Diamond RIng
Located in New York City, NY
A vintage mustard color bakelite rectangular ring with a 0.81 ct diamond center set in 14K gold.
Vintage Mustard Bakelite Diamond Dome RIng
Located in New York City, NY
A vintage mustard color bakelite dome ring, designed with a 0.48 ct round diamond set in 14K gold.
BUCCELLATI Aquamarine Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite vintage Gianmaria Buccellati cocktail ring is crafted in 18k brushed and textured yellow gold with white gold accents. This ring is set with a faceted oval approximate...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
$35,000
H 2.76 in W 3.55 in D 2.76 in
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Tiara Haircomb Necklace, circa 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Haircomb Necklace, ca. 1880s A very unusual and stunning Victorian crown, set with fiery opal cabochons and old-mine cut diamonds, from the 1880s. T...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
$660,000Sale Price|20% Off
Bulgari Twin Ring 5.79ct Emerald and 7.25ct Diamond 18k Gold and Platinum
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This chic BULGARI cocktail ring features an exceptional 5.79 carat AGL certified Colombian emerald and a GIA certified 7.25 carat square emerlad-cut diamond of E color and VS1 clarit...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Michael Kneebone Satsuma Coral Chrysophrase Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
A dynamic color combination of peach and green are featured in this elegant cocktail ring. The peach color comes in the form of Satsuma coral (origin: Japan). The coral has been ca...
Chrysophrase, Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold
Michael Kneebone Tahitian Keshi Pearl Diamond Gray Moonstone Earrings
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Gray moonstones are paired with Tahitian Keshi pearls in these one-of-a-kind button earrings. The moonstones (origin: India) are medium gray in color, perfectly matched and well pol...
Diamond, Moonstone, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Michael Kneebone Amethyst Zircon Aquamarine Peridot Cluster Cocktail Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
An amalgamation of colored gemstones come together to form this bold cluster cocktail ring. A square cut amethyst (origin: Mexico) is complimented by a pear shaped peridot (origin:...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Peridot, Zircon, 14k Gold
Michael Kneebone Kasumi Pearl Granulated Bead Necklace Earring Suite
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Offered here is a Kasumi pearl necklace and drop earring suite. The Kasumi pearl necklace (origin: Japan) showcases the wide range of colors this variety of pearl may be found. The...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Vermeil
$3,840Sale Price|41% Off
Michael Kneebone Chrome Tourmaline Gem Amethyst Due Pietra Two Stone Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Chrome tourmaline is paired with a gem quality amethyst in this "Due Pietra" or two stone ring. The tourmaline (origin: Tanzania) is the richest green and is expertly cut and polish...
Amethyst, Tourmaline, Chrome Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Michael Kneebone Branch Coral Shell Emerald Diamond Seahorse Brooch
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Branch coral forms the foundation for this whimsical seahorse brooch. The coral is pale pink on color and has been polished to a porcelain-like finish. The seahorse has been expert...
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Black Pearl, 18k Gold
$6,600Sale Price|20% Off
Syna Yellow Gold Green Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Emerald and Ruby Ring
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Green Sapphire 1.10 carats approx. Blue Sapphire 0.01 carat approx. Emerald 0.03 carat approx. Ruby 0.03 carat approx. Ring size US 7, can be sized as...
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Michael Kneebone Pink Petal Pearl European Cut Diamond Earrings
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Baroque pearls are accented by European cut diamonds in these discerning button earrings. The pearls (origin: Japan) are pink in color but due to their incredible iridescent nacre, ...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1990s Platinum, Emerald Cut Diamond Half Eternity Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Diamond Ring Platinum Circa 1990s Introducing our exquisite Vintage 1990s Platinum Half Hoop Diamond Ring, a stunning piece that beautifully captures the elegance of its ...
Diamond, Platinum
$10,080Sale Price|45% Off
W 1 in L 18 in
Michael Kneebone Ametrine Citrine Amethyst Diamond Baroque Pearl Necklace
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
A gem quality ametrine forms the nucleus of this extravagant, one-of-a-kind necklace. The ametrine (origin: Bolivia) weighs 72.76 carats and is richly colored in both purple and yel...
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Michael Kneebone Emerald White Coral Diamond Archaic Style Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Emerald is set within a white coral cabochon in this archaic style ring. The oval shaped emerald (origin: Zambia) is of exceptional color, cut and quality. The gem is bezel set ato...
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Magnificent Sapphire and Diamond Gold Pendant Brooch Statement Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Magnificent Mid Century Modern Sapphire and Diamond Gold Brooch Pendant Necklace. Center of Pendant, securely Hand set with a Blue Sapphire, weighin...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Michael Kneebone Multicolored Freshwater Pearl Necklace
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Gem quality freshwater pearls are showcased in this elegant necklace. Thirty two pearls graduate in size from the largest at 14mm to the smallest at 12mm. They possess rich luster ...
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Vermeil
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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