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Mid-20th Century French Directoire Style Bronze and Glass Coffee Table
Mid-20th Century French Directoire Style Bronze and Glass Coffee Table

Mid-20th Century French Directoire Style Bronze and Glass Coffee Table

Located in Fayetteville, AR

bronze base with five crossed arrows bound together by a bronze ring. The aged verdigris patina of the

Category

1960s French Directoire Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Bronze, Brass

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

Italian Gilt Bronze and Cut-Glass Empire Style Chandelier 20th Century
Italian Gilt Bronze and Cut-Glass Empire Style Chandelier 20th Century

Italian Gilt Bronze and Cut-Glass Empire Style Chandelier 20th Century

Located in Milano, MI

it is now in perfect condition. The cast bronze rings are decorated with ovals and vegetal patterns

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Empire Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Bronze

Bulgari 18kt yellow gold 'Monete' bronze coin ring circa 1970-80
Bulgari 18kt yellow gold 'Monete' bronze coin ring circa 1970-80

Bulgari 18kt yellow gold 'Monete' bronze coin ring circa 1970-80

By Bulgari

Located in Malmö, Skåne län

BVLGARI Monete ring Gross weight 19.1 gram, Measurement top: 21.8x20mm Engraved: CRISPO

Category

1970s Italian Modern Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage scavo Murano vase by Seguso Vetri d'Arte with bronze
Vintage scavo Murano vase by Seguso Vetri d'Arte with bronze

Vintage scavo Murano vase by Seguso Vetri d'Arte with bronze

Located in New York, NY

, high quality also in the detail of the handcrafted bronze collar with solid bronze rings.

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Chandelier in Bronze and Glass Slab by Jean Perzel
Large Chandelier in Bronze and Glass Slab by Jean Perzel

Large Chandelier in Bronze and Glass Slab by Jean Perzel

By Atelier Jean Perzel

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Large chandelier or ceiling light in bronze and glass, consisting of two bronze rings in which are

Category

1940s Vintage Bronze Ring

Maxime Old - Cabinet
Maxime Old - Cabinet

Maxime Old - Cabinet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Two-drawer cabinet with bronze ring drawer pulls. Pictured in period documentation.

Category

1950s French Vintage Bronze Ring

2 Handmade Italian Mid-Century Gilt Bronze & Crystal Chandeliers, Angelo Brotto
2 Handmade Italian Mid-Century Gilt Bronze & Crystal Chandeliers, Angelo Brotto

2 Handmade Italian Mid-Century Gilt Bronze & Crystal Chandeliers, Angelo Brotto

Located in New York, NY

bronze ring that is suspended from hand-tooled gilt bronze stems and exquisitely put together. Priced

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Ralph Widdicomb Espresso Stained Nightstands
Ralph Widdicomb Espresso Stained Nightstands

Ralph Widdicomb Espresso Stained Nightstands

By Ralph Widdicomb

Located in New York, NY

, Nightstands feature 4 drawers with original solid hammered bronze ring pulls.

Category

20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Bronze

Pedestal Table, Modernist Period, Year 1940.
Pedestal Table, Modernist Period, Year 1940.

Pedestal Table, Modernist Period, Year 1940.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

, cherry wood, gilt bronze ring, double top. h: 64cm, d: 80cm

Category

20th Century French Modern Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Bronze

1990s Gilded Bronze and White Cabochon Agate Parure by Anomis
1990s Gilded Bronze and White Cabochon Agate Parure by Anomis

1990s Gilded Bronze and White Cabochon Agate Parure by Anomis

Located in Aci Castello, IT

A lovely parure composed by a ring and a pair of earrings. gilded bronze and rectangular cabochon

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Agate, Bronze

Bronze Mounted and Ebonized Sideboard by JANSEN
Bronze Mounted and Ebonized Sideboard by JANSEN

Bronze Mounted and Ebonized Sideboard by JANSEN

Located in New York, NY

Another. Slender Tapering Legs Elegantly Finish the Piece with Gilt Bronze Rings and Sabots.

Category

1940s French Vintage Bronze Ring

Osvaldo Borsini Round Glass Top Dining Table, Italy, Midcentury
Osvaldo Borsini Round Glass Top Dining Table, Italy, Midcentury

Osvaldo Borsini Round Glass Top Dining Table, Italy, Midcentury

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in New York, NY

bronze rings and large bolts Bronze X at base and footing Bull nose round glass top.     

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Bronze

Ethnic Glass top dining table
Ethnic Glass top dining table

Ethnic Glass top dining table

Located in Miami, FL

covered with a very rafined and embossed leather . Each base of horn is rising from a large bronze ring .

Category

20th Century Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Bronze

NEOCLASSICAL PAIR OF SEGUSO COLUMN LAMPS FOR MARBRO
NEOCLASSICAL PAIR OF SEGUSO COLUMN LAMPS FOR MARBRO

NEOCLASSICAL PAIR OF SEGUSO COLUMN LAMPS FOR MARBRO

Located in Miami, FL

blown and formed elements include the ribbed central column mounted by hand engraved bronze rings.

Category

1950s Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Louis XV Style Tables
Pair of French Louis XV Style Tables

Pair of French Louis XV Style Tables

Located in Stamford, CT

. Single drawer with bronze ring pull.

Category

1940s French Vintage Bronze Ring

Elegant French 1940's Bronze Mounted Burl Wood Dresser
Elegant French 1940's Bronze Mounted Burl Wood Dresser

Elegant French 1940's Bronze Mounted Burl Wood Dresser

Located in New York City, NY

mounted with heavy bronze rings and ending in sabots. The dresser's depth spans from 17 3/4" at the ends

Category

1940s French Vintage Bronze Ring

Pair of Crystal and Gilt Bronze Lamps, circa 1950
Pair of Crystal and Gilt Bronze Lamps, circa 1950

Pair of Crystal and Gilt Bronze Lamps, circa 1950

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

stylized leaves on the top. Baluster shaped crystal shaft finished by a gilt bronze ring decorated with a

Category

1950s French Neoclassical Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Golden Bronze and Brass Two Tops Marble Rounded Gueridon Small Table
Golden Bronze and Brass Two Tops Marble Rounded Gueridon Small Table

Golden Bronze and Brass Two Tops Marble Rounded Gueridon Small Table

Located in IT

and details such as pine cones and lion ending legs. It features three bronze rings hang on the top

Category

Mid-20th Century French Empire Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

Architectural Italian Mahogany Center Table
Architectural Italian Mahogany Center Table

Architectural Italian Mahogany Center Table

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

sprawling architectural base seperated with a cast bronze ring.

Category

1940s Italian Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Mahogany

Silas Seandel Volcano Coffee Table
Silas Seandel Volcano Coffee Table

Silas Seandel Volcano Coffee Table

Located in Miami, FL

organically shaped steel and bronze rings that convey depth and movement. The most exciting coffee table, both

Category

1970s American Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Steel, Bronze

Bulgari Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold Monete Ring Circa 1970
Bulgari Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold Monete Ring Circa 1970

Bulgari Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold Monete Ring Circa 1970

Located in London, GB

A vintage 'Monete' ring in 18ct yellow gold by Bulgari circa 1970. This ring is set with an ancient

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

18k Gold, Bronze

Rare Modernist Coffee Table by Jules Leleu
Rare Modernist Coffee Table by Jules Leleu

Rare Modernist Coffee Table by Jules Leleu

By Jules Leleu

Located in Bridgewater, CT

with gilded bronze feet; with pedestal leg encircled by bronze rings and surmounted by a bronze trimmed

Category

1940s French Art Deco Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Bronze

Robsjohn Gibbings Bibliotheque-Credenza
Robsjohn Gibbings Bibliotheque-Credenza

Robsjohn Gibbings Bibliotheque-Credenza

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in Miami, FL

A very stylish cabinet by Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb. Large bronze ring pulls adorne the doors

Category

1950s American Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Bronze

Empire Style Chandelier in Crystal and Gilt Bronze, 1950s
Empire Style Chandelier in Crystal and Gilt Bronze, 1950s

Empire Style Chandelier in Crystal and Gilt Bronze, 1950s

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

sphere and adorned, at the top and the bottom by a collar surrounding by a gilt bronze ring, crowned and

Category

1950s French Empire Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Bulgari 1970s Flexible Gold Ring Set with an Ancient Greek Coin Featuring Apollo
Bulgari 1970s Flexible Gold Ring Set with an Ancient Greek Coin Featuring Apollo

Bulgari 1970s Flexible Gold Ring Set with an Ancient Greek Coin Featuring Apollo

By Bulgari

Located in New York, NY

A flexible gold curblink ring featuring a bezel-set ancient Greek hemidrachma bronze coin depicting

Category

1970s Italian Classical Greek Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

18k Gold, Bronze

Pair of Fluted Gunmetal Sconces, France, 1950s
Pair of Fluted Gunmetal Sconces, France, 1950s

Pair of Fluted Gunmetal Sconces, France, 1950s

Located in New York, NY

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

Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Bronze

Vintage French Gilt Bronze-Mounted Carved Marble "Selette" Pedestal Table
Vintage French Gilt Bronze-Mounted Carved Marble "Selette" Pedestal Table

Vintage French Gilt Bronze-Mounted Carved Marble "Selette" Pedestal Table

Located in Dallas, TX

ornate bronze ring representing "Le Roi Soleil" (The sun king Louis XIV). The surface is dressed with a

Category

Late 20th Century French Napoleon III Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Steiner  4 Armchairs & 2 Chairs
Steiner  4 Armchairs & 2 Chairs

Steiner 4 Armchairs & 2 Chairs

Located in Miami, FL

super design set of seats . France circa 1950 in bow wood , skai fabric and bronze rings on each

Category

1950s French Vintage Bronze Ring

Modern Geometric Leather Mosaic Commode by Henredon
Modern Geometric Leather Mosaic Commode by Henredon

Modern Geometric Leather Mosaic Commode by Henredon

By Henredon

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

each with two large bronze ring handles, raised on ball feet, The chest measures 52-inches wide x 22

Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Modern Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Bar by JULES LELEU
Art Deco Bar by JULES LELEU

Art Deco Bar by JULES LELEU

Located in Bridgewater, CT

bronze decorated with a gilded bronze ring

Category

1950s French Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Walnut

French 6-Light Chandelier in Bronze & Crystal, c. 1920
French 6-Light Chandelier in Bronze & Crystal, c. 1920

French 6-Light Chandelier in Bronze & Crystal, c. 1920

Located in Atlanta, GA

1900s, and Neoclassical in design. The 6 candlearms connected by a gilt-bronze ring

Category

20th Century French Vintage Bronze Ring

A Grand Scale Twelve-Light Louis XVI Style Chandelier
A Grand Scale Twelve-Light Louis XVI Style Chandelier

A Grand Scale Twelve-Light Louis XVI Style Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

section with faceted beads draped to intermediary bronze ring.

Category

1940s French Louis XVI Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Italian Modernist Sideboard / Console Attributed to Gio Ponti
Italian Modernist Sideboard / Console Attributed to Gio Ponti

Italian Modernist Sideboard / Console Attributed to Gio Ponti

Located in New York, NY

Pararel Longitudinal Patterns to Empaphisize the Sleek Form. The Piece Has 6 Drawers with Bronze Ring Door

Category

1950s Italian Vintage Bronze Ring

French, 1960s, Gold Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Retro Dome Ring
French, 1960s, Gold Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Retro Dome Ring

French, 1960s, Gold Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Retro Dome Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

hold on its top a round pearl in the gray bronze orientation. The ring is openworked. Diameter of the

Category

1960s French Retro Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Pair of Courthouse Lamps
Large Pair of Courthouse Lamps

Large Pair of Courthouse Lamps

Located in Peekskill, NY

a heavy bronze ring. They were salvaged out of an old savings bank. Sold as a pair.

Category

20th Century American Vintage Bronze Ring

French Art Deco brass, nickel and glass desk lamp - Felix Aublet
French Art Deco brass, nickel and glass desk lamp - Felix Aublet

French Art Deco brass, nickel and glass desk lamp - Felix Aublet

By Felix Aublet

Located in New York City, NY

atop an unusual alternating brass and glass rod column intersected by three nickeled bronze rings, and

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Bronze Ring

Custom Pair of French Modern Neoclassical Lounge Chairs by Maison Jansen
Custom Pair of French Modern Neoclassical Lounge Chairs by Maison Jansen

Custom Pair of French Modern Neoclassical Lounge Chairs by Maison Jansen

By Maison Jansen

Located in New York, NY

hand painted in Chinese red and accentuated with 5 rows silvered bronze rings. Upholstered in white

Category

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

Materials

Bronze

'Chorus of Frogs' gilded bronze double brooch, Line Vautrin, France, late 1940s
'Chorus of Frogs' gilded bronze double brooch, Line Vautrin, France, late 1940s

'Chorus of Frogs' gilded bronze double brooch, Line Vautrin, France, late 1940s

By Line Vautrin

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

end of the piece, they are linked with a 'mesh' of bronze rings, or 'bubbles', that expand and cluster

Category

1940s French Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Bronze, Gold Plate

French René Prou Sycamore Mirrored Brass Sideboard Commode, 1950s
French René Prou Sycamore Mirrored Brass Sideboard Commode, 1950s

French René Prou Sycamore Mirrored Brass Sideboard Commode, 1950s

By René Prou

Located in Paris, IDF

later. Quality bronze rings and accents adorn the front of the chest, and covering the top is more

Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Brass

20th Century Italian Melon Light
20th Century Italian Melon Light

20th Century Italian Melon Light

Located in New Orleans, LA

Made in the 20th century, this melon light is made with a decorated bronze ring suspended by a dark

Category

20th Century Italian Vintage Bronze Ring

Modern Originals Cabinet designed by Robsjohn-Gibbings
Modern Originals Cabinet designed by Robsjohn-Gibbings

Modern Originals Cabinet designed by Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Furniture. The cabinet has bronze ring pulls and glass shelves, and is stamp dated from June of 1948.

Category

1940s American Vintage Bronze Ring

Charles X Style Fruitwood and Ebonized Writing Table
Charles X Style Fruitwood and Ebonized Writing Table

Charles X Style Fruitwood and Ebonized Writing Table

Located in Cypress, CA

scrolls and foliate, above a conforming frieze fitted with three drawers mounted with bronze ring-handles

Category

Late 20th Century English Charles X Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Giltwood, Fruitwood

Midcentury French Black Painted Louis XVI Buffet with White Marble Top
Midcentury French Black Painted Louis XVI Buffet with White Marble Top

Midcentury French Black Painted Louis XVI Buffet with White Marble Top

Located in Fayetteville, AR

rests on tapered legs fitted with bronze rings and sabots. A handsome piece ideal for a small entryway

Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Louis XVI Style Ebonized Buffet or Sideboard with White Marble Top
French Louis XVI Style Ebonized Buffet or Sideboard with White Marble Top

French Louis XVI Style Ebonized Buffet or Sideboard with White Marble Top

Located in Fayetteville, AR

cable fluted legs finished with bronze rings and sabots. Includes four keys and working locks, circa

Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Mid-Century French Louis XVI Style Buffet by Maurice Hirsch for Maison Jansen
Mid-Century French Louis XVI Style Buffet by Maurice Hirsch for Maison Jansen

Mid-Century French Louis XVI Style Buffet by Maurice Hirsch for Maison Jansen

By Maurice Hirsch

Located in Fayetteville, AR

fitted with bronze drop ring drawer pulls in the form of laurels. The two doors below revealing two

Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of very large leaf, hand blown Murano wall sconces by Barovier e Toso
Pair of very large leaf, hand blown Murano wall sconces by Barovier e Toso

Pair of very large leaf, hand blown Murano wall sconces by Barovier e Toso

By Barovier&Toso

Located in New York City, NY

hand blown glass leaf with a thick lattice work spine is supported by a gilt bronze ring and back plate

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Organic Modern Vintage Bronze Ring

Jacques Adnet X-Base Coffee Table, 1960 Vintage Design
Jacques Adnet X-Base Coffee Table, 1960 Vintage Design

Jacques Adnet X-Base Coffee Table, 1960 Vintage Design

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Oirlo, LI

-shaped design with sleek black metal legs, complemented by bronze-tipped feet and decorative bronze rings

Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pal Kepenyes Brutalist Bronze Kinetic Ring
Pal Kepenyes Brutalist Bronze Kinetic Ring

Pal Kepenyes Brutalist Bronze Kinetic Ring

By Pal Kepenyes

Located in Mexico City, MX

A gorgeous Brutalist bronze Kinetic ring by Pal Kepenyes. The ring shows rotating organic motifs

Category

1970s Mexican Brutalist Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Bronze

French Art Deco Macassar Ebony Serving Credenza Cabinet, circa 1930
French Art Deco Macassar Ebony Serving Credenza Cabinet, circa 1930

French Art Deco Macassar Ebony Serving Credenza Cabinet, circa 1930

Located in Shippensburg, PA

dramatic effect. It features a brilliant solid cast art glass handle with custom bronze rings that allow

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Silvered Bronze and Crystal Ring Chandelier
Silvered Bronze and Crystal Ring Chandelier

Silvered Bronze and Crystal Ring Chandelier

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

This five light ring style chandelier is draped with crystal and has a reeded center stem. The

Category

20th Century Italian Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Whimsical French 1950s Cast Bronze Circus Ring
Whimsical French 1950s Cast Bronze Circus Ring

Whimsical French 1950s Cast Bronze Circus Ring

Located in San Francisco, CA

"Under the Big Top" this very charming sculpture depicting a dynamic circus ring complete with

Category

1950s French Folk Art Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Bronze

Modernist Bronze Circus Ring Le Grand Chapiteau Sculpture
Modernist Bronze Circus Ring Le Grand Chapiteau Sculpture

Modernist Bronze Circus Ring Le Grand Chapiteau Sculpture

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A whimsical modernist bronze sculpture titled "Le Grand Chapiteau (The Big Top)" from France

Category

1950s French Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Bronze

Pal Kepenyes Brutalist Bronze and Silver Plate Kinetic Ring
Pal Kepenyes Brutalist Bronze and Silver Plate Kinetic Ring

Pal Kepenyes Brutalist Bronze and Silver Plate Kinetic Ring

By Pal Kepenyes

Located in Mexico City, MX

A gorgeous Brutalist bronze and silverplate kinetic ring by Pal Kepenyes. The ring shows organic

Category

1970s Mexican Brutalist Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

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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 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
    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 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 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 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.