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Egyptian Handblown Chandelier with Opaque White Bell-Shaped Glass
Egyptian Handblown Chandelier with Opaque White Bell-Shaped Glass

Egyptian Handblown Chandelier with Opaque White Bell-Shaped Glass

Located in New York, NY

Egyptian chandelier with opaque white bell-shaped glass and bronze rings. Two-tiered with faux tier

Category

20th Century Egyptian Vintage Bronze Ring

Jean Pascaud Walnut Cabinet Circa 1940
Jean Pascaud Walnut Cabinet Circa 1940

Jean Pascaud Walnut Cabinet Circa 1940

By Jean Pascaud

Located in Paris, FR

gilt bronze ring pulls, interior in sycamore with three adjustable shelves. One key.

Category

1940s French Art Deco Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Ormolu

Beautiful Pair of Marble Topped  Semainiers
Beautiful Pair of Marble Topped  Semainiers

Beautiful Pair of Marble Topped Semainiers

Located in Woodbury, CT

. Geometric parquetry inlays of contrasting mahogany on front and sides. Gilt bronze ring pulls and mounts.

Category

20th Century French Louis XV Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Pair Famille Verte Chinese Porcelain Ceramic 12 inch jars or lamp bases
Pair Famille Verte Chinese Porcelain Ceramic 12 inch jars or lamp bases

Pair Famille Verte Chinese Porcelain Ceramic 12 inch jars or lamp bases

Located in New York, NY

lotus leaves.Jars can be mounted as table lamps. Each cover has a bronze ring. The jars are 12 inches

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Vintage Bronze Ring

Twisted Tapered Gold Glass Table Lamp by Barovier, 1950s
Twisted Tapered Gold Glass Table Lamp by Barovier, 1950s

Twisted Tapered Gold Glass Table Lamp by Barovier, 1950s

By Barovier&Toso

Located in Hoboken, NJ

Murano glass table lamp with gold inclusions, twisted tapering form, bronze ring at splayed base

Category

1950s Italian Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Silk, Glass, Murano Glass

Varnished Lemon-Tree Circular Table by Jean Royère, circa 1950
Varnished Lemon-Tree Circular Table by Jean Royère, circa 1950

Varnished Lemon-Tree Circular Table by Jean Royère, circa 1950

By Jean Royère

Located in Paris, FR

gilt bronze ring. The table stands on a base set off with three large sabots in gilt bronze

Category

1950s French Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Lamps with Pendant Rings, 1950s
Bronze Lamps with Pendant Rings, 1950s

Bronze Lamps with Pendant Rings, 1950s

Located in New York, NY

Black and verdigris patinated bronze vases of archaic Chinese form with applied pendant ring

Category

1950s Hong Kong Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Berrocal Sculptural Puzzle Necklace, with Ring Inside, and Plaque
Bronze Berrocal Sculptural Puzzle Necklace, with Ring Inside, and Plaque

Bronze Berrocal Sculptural Puzzle Necklace, with Ring Inside, and Plaque

By Miguel Berrocal

Located in Dallas, TX

Bronze Sculptural Puzzle Board (with Ring inside) and Necklace by Artist Miguel Berrocal (1933-2006

Category

1970s Spanish Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Bronze

Bronze bracelet and ring set by Uni David-Andersen for D Andersen Norway 1960s
Bronze bracelet and ring set by Uni David-Andersen for D Andersen Norway 1960s

Bronze bracelet and ring set by Uni David-Andersen for D Andersen Norway 1960s

By David Andersen

Located in Stockholm, SE

Lovely bracelet and ring bronze set designed by Uni David-Andersen in the 1960s Norway. This

Category

1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Bronze

Goossens Dore Bronze Link and Wood Collar
Goossens Dore Bronze Link and Wood Collar

Goossens Dore Bronze Link and Wood Collar

By Goossens

Located in Los Angeles, CA

bronze and wood rings. Heavyweight construction and oversized clasp with logo.

Category

1980s French Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Bronze Candleholders by Jean Pascaud
Pair of Bronze Candleholders by Jean Pascaud

Pair of Bronze Candleholders by Jean Pascaud

By Jean Pascaud

Located in New York, NY

Pair of tall candle holder in bronze with "bone" ring. By Jean Pascaud Circa 1940's

Category

1940s French Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Marble Urns with Gilt Bronze Mounts
Pair of Marble Urns with Gilt Bronze Mounts

Pair of Marble Urns with Gilt Bronze Mounts

Located in Woodbury, CT

. A ring of gilt bronze with decorative leaf design, leaves at the base of the body, 2 long leaf

Category

Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Large 36-Light Bronze Angel Cage Chandelier, 1930
Large 36-Light Bronze Angel Cage Chandelier, 1930

Large 36-Light Bronze Angel Cage Chandelier, 1930

Located in Oldebroek, NL

three angels. In the large bronze centre ring are six angels ornamented in bronze. The chandelier had

Category

20th Century French Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Gilt Bronze Ram's Head Lantern
Gilt Bronze Ram's Head Lantern

Gilt Bronze Ram's Head Lantern

Located in Long Island City, NY

A glass hall lantern having gilt bronze ram’s head motif suspension ring and terminating in a gilt

Category

20th Century American Empire Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Brass

A Pair of Bronze Lamps
A Pair of Bronze Lamps

A Pair of Bronze Lamps

Unavailable|$8,500

A Pair of Bronze Lamps

Located in New York, NY

The bronze column decorated with alternating rings having geometric design and pierced c-scrolls

Category

20th Century English Vintage Bronze Ring

1967 "Ringed Hand" Sculpture by Philolaos
1967 "Ringed Hand" Sculpture by Philolaos

1967 "Ringed Hand" Sculpture by Philolaos

By Tloupas Philolaos

Located in Paris, FR

Philolaos sculpture (1923-2010) "Ringed Hand" ("Main baguée") in bronze. Limited edition numbered 1

Category

1960s French Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Curtis Jere Bronze Seagulls and Anchor Sculpture
Curtis Jere Bronze Seagulls and Anchor Sculpture

Curtis Jere Bronze Seagulls and Anchor Sculpture

By Curtis Jeré

Located in Mount Penn, PA

Nice pair of bronze seagulls resting on a Verdigris bronze anchor with moveable ring on driftwood

Category

1970s American Modern Vintage Bronze Ring

Round Table in Walnut and Gilt Bronze
Round Table in Walnut and Gilt Bronze

Round Table in Walnut and Gilt Bronze

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Round table in walnut, central foot, ormolu-mounted, gilt bronze on ring and top with sun shape

Category

1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Gilt Metal

French Bronze Door Handle and Knob Set, Dolphin Handle and an Oval Knob, 1950s
French Bronze Door Handle and Knob Set, Dolphin Handle and an Oval Knob, 1950s

French Bronze Door Handle and Knob Set, Dolphin Handle and an Oval Knob, 1950s

Located in Petaluma, CA

an oval knob, both in the Napoleon III style. They come with their original bronze outer rings and

Category

Mid-20th Century French Empire Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Bronze

Jacques Adnet Black Stitched Leather Box, French 1950s Documented
Jacques Adnet Black Stitched Leather Box, French 1950s Documented

Jacques Adnet Black Stitched Leather Box, French 1950s Documented

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Aix En Provence, FR

with very minor wear, bronze gripping ring in the shape of a horseshoe. In very good condition. A copy

Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Bronze

Lunel 1950s Large Swing Arm Counterbalance Wall Lamp, Gunmetal Patina, French
Lunel 1950s Large Swing Arm Counterbalance Wall Lamp, Gunmetal Patina, French

Lunel 1950s Large Swing Arm Counterbalance Wall Lamp, Gunmetal Patina, French

By Maison Lunel, Rene Mathieu

Located in Aix En Provence, FR

gunmetal bronze bracket supports a ring. Two ball joint systems and a counterweight allow to adjust the

Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Maison Baguès Opaline Glass Table
Maison Baguès Opaline Glass Table

Maison Baguès Opaline Glass Table

By Maison Baguès

Located in Los Angeles, CA

. Features bronze and brass stressed rings and spheres at the corners, legs stand on hooves. Made in France

Category

Mid-20th Century French Vintage Bronze Ring

1990s Alaia Indigo and Brown Suede Sarong Wrap Skirt
1990s Alaia Indigo and Brown Suede Sarong Wrap Skirt

1990s Alaia Indigo and Brown Suede Sarong Wrap Skirt

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Houston, TX

suede casually draped over the hips and gathered at the waist with a bronze - tone O - ring belt

Category

1990s French Vintage Bronze Ring

Pal Kepenyes Abstract Bronze Ring
Pal Kepenyes Abstract Bronze Ring

Pal Kepenyes Abstract Bronze Ring

By Pal Kepenyes

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Abstract drippy bronze ring created by Pal Kepenyes of Acapulco, Mexico circa 1970's. Ring is a

Category

1970s Mexican Artist Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Bronze

Jack Boyd Amethyst Bronze Ring
Jack Boyd Amethyst Bronze Ring

Jack Boyd Amethyst Bronze Ring

By Jack Boyd

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A bronze ring with faceted amethyst stone created by Jack Boyd of San Diego, circa 1970's. Ring is

Category

1970s American Artisan Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Amethyst, Bronze

Pal Kepenyes Brutalist Bronze Ring
Pal Kepenyes Brutalist Bronze Ring

Pal Kepenyes Brutalist Bronze Ring

By Pal Kepenyes

Located in Mexico City, MX

A ca. 1980 Brutalist bronze ring by Hungarian-born Mexican artist Pal Kepenyes. The ring shows an

Category

1980s Mexican Brutalist Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Bronze

French bronze ring-form chandelier
French bronze ring-form chandelier

French bronze ring-form chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A 16-light French patinated bronze ring form chandelier with torch form arms secured to D-shaped

Category

1940s French Vintage Bronze Ring

Pal Kepenyes Bronze Ring with Malachite Cabochon
Pal Kepenyes Bronze Ring with Malachite Cabochon

Pal Kepenyes Bronze Ring with Malachite Cabochon

By Pal Kepenyes

Located in Mexico City, MX

A Brutalist bronze ring with a malachite half cabochon by Hungarian-born Mexican artist Pal

Category

1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

Unsual Ebonized Oval Mirror with Applied Bronze Rings
Unsual Ebonized Oval Mirror with Applied Bronze Rings

Unsual Ebonized Oval Mirror with Applied Bronze Rings

Located in New York, NY

Unsual Ebonized Oval Mirror with Applied Bronze Rings USA, circa 1979

Category

1970s American Vintage Bronze Ring

Pal Kepenyes Brutalist Bronze Ring with Pyrite
Pal Kepenyes Brutalist Bronze Ring with Pyrite

Pal Kepenyes Brutalist Bronze Ring with Pyrite

By Pal Kepenyes

Located in Mexico City, MX

A rare Brutalist bronze ring by Pal Kepenyes. The ring shows pyrite stone cubes set between needle

Category

1970s Mexican Brutalist Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Pyrite, Bronze

PAL KEPENYES Studio Ménage à Trois Bronze Ring
PAL KEPENYES Studio Ménage à Trois Bronze Ring

PAL KEPENYES Studio Ménage à Trois Bronze Ring

By Pal Kepenyes

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A handcrafted bronze ménage à trois ring designed and created by Pal Kepenyes of Acapulco, Mexico

Category

1960s Mexican Vintage Bronze Ring

Estate Hidalgo Band 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bronze Ring Brown Enamel
Estate Hidalgo Band 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bronze Ring Brown Enamel

Estate Hidalgo Band 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bronze Ring Brown Enamel

By Hidalgo

Located in Torrance, CA

textured band (in excellent condition and free of cracks or chips). The simple and sweet ring is ideal

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Architectural Element Bronze Ring Paperweight
Architectural Element Bronze Ring Paperweight

Architectural Element Bronze Ring Paperweight

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gorgeous architectural element with good weight. This piece consists of two interlocking bronze

Category

20th Century Organic Modern Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Bronze

Floral Bronze Ring Dome Chandelier
Floral Bronze Ring Dome Chandelier

Floral Bronze Ring Dome Chandelier

Located in Peekskill, NY

collection like this. The glass and ring fixture were old factory finds. The lamp has an impressive two foot

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Bronze

PAL KEPENEYES Bronze Sputnik Ring
PAL KEPENEYES Bronze Sputnik Ring

PAL KEPENEYES Bronze Sputnik Ring

By Pal Kepenyes

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Handmade bronze ring designed by Pal Kepenyes of Acapulco, Mexico. Ring is made in a sputnik or

Category

1960s Mexican Vintage Bronze Ring

Björn Weckström for Lapponia Abstract Ring, circa 1970
Björn Weckström for Lapponia Abstract Ring, circa 1970

Björn Weckström for Lapponia Abstract Ring, circa 1970

By Björn Weckström for Lapponia

Located in Toronto, ON

Rare Björn Weckström for Lapponia abstract polished bronze ring with oxidised tones of mauve enamel

Category

20th Century Modernist Vintage Bronze Ring

Pal Kepenyes Bronze Pyrite Ring
Pal Kepenyes Bronze Pyrite Ring

Pal Kepenyes Bronze Pyrite Ring

By Pal Kepenyes

Located in Palm Springs, CA

An organic bronze and pyrite ring created by Pal Kepenyes of Acupulco, Mexico. Ring is in very good

Category

1960s Mexican Modernist Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Bronze

Pal Kepenyes Bronze Romanesque Face Ring
Pal Kepenyes Bronze Romanesque Face Ring

Pal Kepenyes Bronze Romanesque Face Ring

By Pal Kepenyes

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Bronze face ring with classic Roman style, created by Pal Kepenyes of Acapulco, Mexico. Ring is a

Category

1970s Mexican Modernist Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Bronze

Pal Kepenyes Pyrite Bronze Brutalist Ring
Pal Kepenyes Pyrite Bronze Brutalist Ring

Pal Kepenyes Pyrite Bronze Brutalist Ring

By Pal Kepenyes

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Chunky pyrite stone set within bronze 'fingers' by Pal Kepenyes of Acapulco, Mexico. Ring is a

Category

1970s Mexican Modernist Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Bronze

Smokey Quartz Bronze Surrealist Hands Cocktail Ring
Smokey Quartz Bronze Surrealist Hands Cocktail Ring

Smokey Quartz Bronze Surrealist Hands Cocktail Ring

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Large faceted smokey quartz sphere upheld by a surrealist bronze hands setting. Sphere stands

Category

1980s Unknown Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Quartz, Bronze

Pair of Luciano Frigerio Bronze Lamps
Pair of Luciano Frigerio Bronze Lamps

Pair of Luciano Frigerio Bronze Lamps

By Luciano Frigerio

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

opaline glass shade. The lamps are finished with a bronze ring at the top.

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Jack Boyd Bronze San Diego Modernist Spore Ring
Jack Boyd Bronze San Diego Modernist Spore Ring

Jack Boyd Bronze San Diego Modernist Spore Ring

By Jack Boyd

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Bronze spore ring created by Jack Boyd of San Diego, California. Ring is a finger size 6 and

Category

1960s American Artisan Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Bronze

Pal Kepenyes Bronze Turquoise Mexican Surrealist Hand Ring
Pal Kepenyes Bronze Turquoise Mexican Surrealist Hand Ring

Pal Kepenyes Bronze Turquoise Mexican Surrealist Hand Ring

By Pal Kepenyes

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Surrealist bronze with Mexican turquoise accent hand ring by sculptor and jeweler Pal Kepenyes of

Category

1970s Mexican Modernist Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Turquoise, Bronze

Louis XVI Style Crystal and Bronze Chandelier
Louis XVI Style Crystal and Bronze Chandelier

Louis XVI Style Crystal and Bronze Chandelier

Located in Queens, NY

Louis XVI-style (20th Century) large crystal chandelier with a gilt bronze ring holding 24 scroll

Category

20th Century Louis XVI Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Ernesto Gonzalez Jerrez Studio Bronze Pearl Brutalist Ring
Ernesto Gonzalez Jerrez Studio Bronze Pearl Brutalist Ring

Ernesto Gonzalez Jerrez Studio Bronze Pearl Brutalist Ring

By Ernesto Gonzalez Jerez

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Bronze and pearl ring created by Ernesto Gonzalez Jerrez of Cuba. Gonzalez came to the United

Category

1960s American Modernist Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Pearl, Bronze

Jack Boyd Bronze Citrine San Diego Modern Studio Ring
Jack Boyd Bronze Citrine San Diego Modern Studio Ring

Jack Boyd Bronze Citrine San Diego Modern Studio Ring

By Jack Boyd

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Bronze and faceted citrine ring created by Jack Boyd of San Diego, California. Ring is a finger

Category

1970s American Artisan Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Citrine, Bronze

Handsome Pair of Fluted Bronze 1950s Sconces
Handsome Pair of Fluted Bronze 1950s Sconces

Handsome Pair of Fluted Bronze 1950s Sconces

Located in New York, NY

France, 1950s. Handsome pair of fluted sconces with tapered polished bronze ring decor

Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Bronze

ERNESTO GONZALEZ JEREZ Studio Bronze Pearl Ring
ERNESTO GONZALEZ JEREZ Studio Bronze Pearl Ring

ERNESTO GONZALEZ JEREZ Studio Bronze Pearl Ring

By Ernesto Emilio Gonzalez - Jerez

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A handmade, one of a kind bronze and pearl ring created by Cuban born Ernesto Gonzalez Jerez

Category

1960s American Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Cultured Pearl

PAL KEPENYES Bronze and Pearl Hand Ring
PAL KEPENYES Bronze and Pearl Hand Ring

PAL KEPENYES Bronze and Pearl Hand Ring

By Pal Kepenyes

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A bronze and pearl skeletal hand ring designed by Pal Kepenyes of Acapulco, Mexico. Kepenyes was

Category

1970s Mexican Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Natural Pearl

Alabaster and Gilt Bronze Pedestal
Alabaster and Gilt Bronze Pedestal

Alabaster and Gilt Bronze Pedestal

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Very Stylish polished alabaster pedestal with bronze ring mounts. Shapely urn form top with fluted

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Alabaster

Burlap Clad Painted Chest with Wonderful Original Bronze Hardware
Burlap Clad Painted Chest with Wonderful Original Bronze Hardware

Burlap Clad Painted Chest with Wonderful Original Bronze Hardware

Located in North Miami, FL

bronze ring hardware is heavy and all original. The floating base is also covered in an antique oiled

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Bronze Head of Constantine 1, Mounted as a Ring
Bronze Head of Constantine 1, Mounted as a Ring

Bronze Head of Constantine 1, Mounted as a Ring

Located in New York, NY

Bronze Follis of Constantine 1 - 307-337AD mounted in an 18kt Yellow Gold Setting. The mounting is

Category

1960s Italian Classical Roman Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cannon and Gilt Bronze Ceiling Light by Raymond Subes
Cannon and Gilt Bronze Ceiling Light by Raymond Subes

Cannon and Gilt Bronze Ceiling Light by Raymond Subes

By Raymond Subes

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

A ceiling light by Raymond Subes in a duo of canon and gilt bronze, a ceiling ring with four ends

Category

20th Century French Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Glass

Hammered Bronze Bed by Arnaldo Pomodoro and Osvaldo Borsani
Hammered Bronze Bed by Arnaldo Pomodoro and Osvaldo Borsani

Hammered Bronze Bed by Arnaldo Pomodoro and Osvaldo Borsani

By Arredamenti Borsani, Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Tecno, 1960 (approximately). Hammered bronze rings are held together by bronze screws. Since it's part

Category

1960s Italian Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Metal

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Vintage Bronze Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic vintage bronze ring available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, bronze and glass, every vintage bronze ring was constructed with great care. Find 178 options for an antique or vintage vintage bronze ring now, or shop our selection of 5 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the vintage bronze ring you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right vintage bronze ring, those designed in mid-century modern, Art Deco and modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one vintage bronze ring that is appealing in its simplicity, but Walter Lamb, Brown Jordan and Richard Rohac produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Vintage Bronze Ring?

Prices for a vintage bronze ring start at $105 and top out at $250,000 with the average selling for $1,800.
Questions About Vintage Bronze Ring
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023
    There are a few reasons why you might want to buy vintage rings. One is that most vintage rings were handmade, making them high-quality and one-of-a-kind pieces. Another is that many vintage rings have timeless looks that are visually appealing. Plus, some vintage rings are desirable to collectors, so their value may increase over time. On 1stDibs, shop a range of vintage rings from some of the world's top dealers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    What vintage rings are called varies. It's correct to simply call any ring that is 20 to 99 years old a vintage ring. However, some people may call them by other names. Rings from the 1940s may be referred to as War Year rings, while mid-century and retro are other terms for pieces from the 1950s and ’60s. You may also see vintage rings described by their styles. For example, a ring flaunting a single diamond or colored gemstone is a solitaire, while one showcasing a primary stone surrounded by a ring of smaller accent stones is a halo ring. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of vintage rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A vintage engagement ring is generally defined as an engagement ring that is 20 to 80 years old. By definition, “antique” applies to anything that is 100 years or older. The most popular vintage styles for engagement rings are Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco. Vintage engagement rings could feature traditional diamonds or colored gemstones. Find a wide variety of vintage engagement rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    The age of a vintage ring is at least 20 years. If a ring is at least 100 years older, the piece is an antique. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of antique, vintage and modern rings from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    Vintage rings were made from a variety of materials. Many artisans used sterling silver, platinum and gold alloys like 14-karat and 18-karat gold. Some pieces also featured gemstones like diamonds, sapphires, rubies and emeralds as well as turquoise, jade and other materials like pearls and crystals. Shop a variety of vintage rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Vintage-style rings are rings that draw inspiration from jewelry created 20 or more years ago. For example, a vintage-style ring may feature two-tone metalwork and an oval setting, which were attributes of jewelry designed during the Retro period, or the ornate geometric details and step-cut diamonds that are associated with the Art Deco era. Find a large collection of rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    What year is vintage for rings varies over time. Generally, rings that are 20 to 80 years old are considered vintage. Rings made 100 years ago or more would be considered antiques. On 1stDibs, explore a range of vintage and antique rings from some of the world's top dealers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023
    A vintage engagement ring is generally any engagement ring that dates back 20 to 80 years. Rings that are 100 or more years old are antiques. The design of a vintage engagement ring is influenced by each era's artistic visions, cultural movements and preferences in materials, gemstones and motifs. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary engagement rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    You can buy vintage engagement rings from many sources. Local estate sales, auctions and secondhand shops can be good local sources. Another option is to shop for vintage pieces on trusted online platforms. You can find a large collection of vintage engagement rings from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    Whether halo engagement rings are vintage depends on their age. Any ring made at least 20 to 80 years ago is vintage, while older pieces are antiques. Halo engagement rings emerged during the Art Deco period and have remained popular since. As a result, you can find many antique and vintage examples, as well as contemporary rings that show off a central gemstone surrounded by a halo of accent stones. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of halo engagement rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    You can find vintage engagement rings in many places. If you want to shop in person, check out second-hand stores, auction houses and estate sales. Browsing the collections of trusted online platforms can also allow you to quickly discover many vintage pieces. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of vintage engagement rings from some of the world's top dealers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024
    Whether vintage diamond rings are worth more varies. Many factors influence the potential selling price of vintage and contemporary rings, including their maker, style and condition. The type of precious metal and the diamond's color, clarity, cut and carat weight will also impact the ring's price. Explore a wide variety of vintage diamond rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    Yes, vintage engagement rings are popular among some people. Many find the details of rings produced during the last 20 to 99 years to be visually appealing. In fact, some contemporary jewelry makers even draw inspiration from vintage designs. Some people also prefer vintage rings because they inherit them from relatives or because they like the idea of wearing an engagement ring that has a history. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of vintage engagement rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023
    A vintage-style engagement ring is a piece of bridal jewelry designed in the style of rings produced in the past. Many vintage-style engagement rings borrow elements from Victorian, Art Deco or Edwardian jewelry. Although the rings may closely resemble authentic antique or vintage rings, they are actually contemporary pieces produced in recent years. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary engagement rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    To tell if a vintage ring is real, examine its details. Older pieces are usually handmade, so they’ll often lack perfect symmetry or feature minor flaws in the details. Does it show signs of wear and tear that normally wouldn’t appear on a new accessory? Stamps and/or markings inside the band may indicate the content of the metal as well as the manufacturer. You can consult online resources to see if the stylistic characteristics match jewelry from the era during which you believe the ring originated. Certified appraisers or seasoned professionals within the jewelry industry can also help you determine the age of a piece. If you wish to know if a vintage ring’s gemstone is real, consult an experienced gemologist. Shop a range of jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Vintage mood rings work because of their unique stones. Rather than being set with a precious gemstone, mood rings feature thermoplastic liquid crystals layered under a protective coating that is sensitive to temperature changes. When your body temperature rises and falls, the shift causes the crystals to react and show off different colors. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of vintage rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024
    There are several reasons why people buy vintage engagement rings. Some prefer the way jewelry looked in decades past and select vintage pieces that fit their tastes. Others choose vintage engagement rings to get a unique, one-of-a-kind piece or like the idea of their jewelry having a long history. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of vintage engagement rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    The difference between vintage and classic engagement rings has to do with taste and time. Vintage engagement rings date back 20 to 80 years and occupy the sweet spot between historic and modern. Whether or not an engagement ring is "classic" may pertain solely to the style of the ring. The solitaire setting is considered a classic setting for engagement rings. Tiffany & Co. broadly helped put diamonds on the map in 1886 by introducing the American marketplace to the solitaire diamond design, which is still the quintessential engagement ring style. Designed to maximize a diamond's sparkle, the trademark Tiffany Setting elevated the stone on six prongs (in contrast to the bezel setting, which was common at the time). In the late 1800s, Cartier sought to render the diamonds in their engagement rings and other rings as brilliantly as possible, and the house's Solitaire 1895 engagement ring is considered a classic engagement ring. Find antique and vintage engagement rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    The difference between vintage and antique engagement rings is age. For an engagement ring to be considered an antique, it must be at least 100 years old. Vintage engagement rings are pieces made at least 20 years ago. Shop a collection of vintage and antique engagement rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    Details that reflect the trends of previous eras are what make an engagement ring look vintage. During the 1940s, engagement rings often featured two-tone metal bands and small central stones flanked by accent stones like baguettes. During the 1950s, World War II-era restrictions on platinum were finally lifted, and many people chose platinum engagement rings set with a single brilliant-cut diamond. The 1960s brought colored gemstones into fashion, and engagement rings from the 1970s and ’80s often featured bold, flashy geometric designs. In the 1990s, marquise diamonds and white gold and platinum metals were popular. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of vintage engagement rings.