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Mid-20th C. French Louis XVI Marquetry Nightstands with Breccia Marble Tops
Mid-20th C. French Louis XVI Marquetry Nightstands with Breccia Marble Tops

Mid-20th C. French Louis XVI Marquetry Nightstands with Breccia Marble Tops

By Maison Jansen

Located in Dallas, TX

marquetry and adorned with gilt bronze ring pulls and classical mounts at the corners. Both tables are

Category

Late 20th Century French Louis XVI Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Marble, Brass

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

Pal Kepenyes Bronze Turquoise Mexican Surrealist Hand with Ring Bracelet

By Pal Kepenyes

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Surrealist bronze hand bracelet created by Sculptor and jeweler Pal Kepenyes of Acapulco, Mexico

Category

1970s Mexican Modernist Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Turquoise, Bronze

Art Deco Industrial Antiqued Bronze & Polished Nickel Ring Pendant
Art Deco Industrial Antiqued Bronze & Polished Nickel Ring Pendant

Art Deco Industrial Antiqued Bronze & Polished Nickel Ring Pendant

Located in New York, NY

a domed concave body in antiqued bronze that affix’s to a cylindrical body in the same material

Category

1940s French Art Deco Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Bronze, Nickel

Austrian Bronze Seal Ring Holder Paperweight by Richard Rohac, 1940s
Austrian Bronze Seal Ring Holder Paperweight by Richard Rohac, 1940s

Austrian Bronze Seal Ring Holder Paperweight by Richard Rohac, 1940s

By Richard Rohac

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration a rare and whimsical solid bronze seal sculpture, jewelry, ring holder or

Category

1940s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Bronze

1940s Austria Adorable Bronze Mouse Ring Holder Paperweight by Richard Rohac
1940s Austria Adorable Bronze Mouse Ring Holder Paperweight by Richard Rohac

1940s Austria Adorable Bronze Mouse Ring Holder Paperweight by Richard Rohac

By Richard Rohac

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Adorable Solid Bronze Mouse sculpture jewelry ring holder or paperweight by Richard Rohac. Austria

Category

1940s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Bronze

1940s Beagle Doggy Bronze Sculpture Ring Holder by Richard Rohac Austria
1940s Beagle Doggy Bronze Sculpture Ring Holder by Richard Rohac Austria

1940s Beagle Doggy Bronze Sculpture Ring Holder by Richard Rohac Austria

By Richard Rohac

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Adorable solid bronze dog sculpture a ring holder or paperweight by Richard Rohac Austria 1940s Art

Category

1940s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Large Old Lantern and Wind Chime
Japanese Large Old Lantern and Wind Chime

Japanese Large Old Lantern and Wind Chime

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan, an unusual large-scale handcrafted bronze ringing lantern and wind chime in the form of a

Category

20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Old Lantern Wind Chime
Japanese Old Lantern Wind Chime

Japanese Old Lantern Wind Chime

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan, an unusual handcrafted bronze ringing lantern or wind chime in the form of a Japanese

Category

20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Large Old Lantern and Wind Chime
Japanese Large Old Lantern and Wind Chime

Japanese Large Old Lantern and Wind Chime

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan, an unusual large scale handcrafted bronze ringing lantern and wind chime in the form of a

Category

20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Bronze

African Bronze Torque Neck Ring Nigerian Vintage Table Sculpture
African Bronze Torque Neck Ring Nigerian Vintage Table Sculpture

African Bronze Torque Neck Ring Nigerian Vintage Table Sculpture

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is an oversized, African, ceremonial cuff made of copper. Copper has a beautiful patination only achieved with age. Measures: 8" x 9" x 5". In excellent condit...

Category

20th Century Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Copper

Japanese Old Lantern Wind Chime
Japanese Old Lantern Wind Chime

Japanese Old Lantern Wind Chime

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan, an unusual handcrafted bronze ringing lantern or wind chime in the form of a Japanese

Category

20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Bronze

1960s Austrian Bronze Pendant Drum with 10 Faceted Smokey Bronze Crystal Panels
1960s Austrian Bronze Pendant Drum with 10 Faceted Smokey Bronze Crystal Panels

1960s Austrian Bronze Pendant Drum with 10 Faceted Smokey Bronze Crystal Panels

Located in London, GB

intricately handmade of two rings of square section bronze. The tope ring has wheel spoke supports and the

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Industrial Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Bronze

Louis Vuitton Copper Small Ring Agenda Diary Cover Pm Vernis Monogam Bronze
Louis Vuitton Copper Small Ring Agenda Diary Cover Pm Vernis Monogam Bronze

Louis Vuitton Copper Small Ring Agenda Diary Cover Pm Vernis Monogam Bronze

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Dix hills, NY

Width (inch) : 4.13 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 10.5 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 5.62 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 14.3 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 0.59 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 1.5 c...

Category

20th Century Vintage Bronze Ring

Large Malachite Gilt Bronze Jardinieres Centerpieces
Large Malachite Gilt Bronze Jardinieres Centerpieces

Large Malachite Gilt Bronze Jardinieres Centerpieces

By Pierre-Philippe Thomire

Located in Austin, TX

A pair of magnificent bronze malachite centerpieces or jardinieres made in the style of famous

Category

Late 20th Century European Empire Revival Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

Robert Abbey Tic-Tac-Toe Bronze Brass Ring Marble Base Table Lamp w/ Shade
Robert Abbey Tic-Tac-Toe Bronze Brass Ring Marble Base Table Lamp w/ Shade

Robert Abbey Tic-Tac-Toe Bronze Brass Ring Marble Base Table Lamp w/ Shade

By Robert Abbey

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Robert Abbey "Tic-Tac-Toe" Bronze Brass Ring Marble Base Table Lamp with Shade. Item features a

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Marble, Brass

French Artist Willy Blue Enamel and Bronze Pendant Necklace, 1950s
French Artist Willy Blue Enamel and Bronze Pendant Necklace, 1950s

French Artist Willy Blue Enamel and Bronze Pendant Necklace, 1950s

By Willy

Located in Atlanta, GA

/teal and navy blue colors. Extra-long link gilded bronze chain with spring-ring closing clasp. The

Category

1950s French Modernist Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Quintessential Signed Maison Jansen Bronze Mounted Marble Top Commode Dresser
Quintessential Signed Maison Jansen Bronze Mounted Marble Top Commode Dresser

Quintessential Signed Maison Jansen Bronze Mounted Marble Top Commode Dresser

By Maison Jansen

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

is original with gorgeous bronze and ring pulls. The marble is equally pretty and features a

Category

1950s French Directoire Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze Patio Coffee Table
Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze Patio Coffee Table

Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze Patio Coffee Table

By Walter Lamb, Brown Jordan

Located in Los Angeles, CA

frame is described by two concentric rings of bronze with radial supports and a circular bronze base

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Decorative Box Made From Tessellated Stone and Bronze
Vintage Decorative Box Made From Tessellated Stone and Bronze

Vintage Decorative Box Made From Tessellated Stone and Bronze

By Karl Springer

Located in Delray Beach, FL

. White with red stone accent lines that are bordered with a bronze finished brass ring. Measures: 9

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Stone, Brass, Bronze

Tikar Style Currency Ring
Tikar Style Currency Ring

Tikar Style Currency Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

This currency ring is from Cameroon, West Africa and made cast from bronze using the lost wax

Category

20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Bronze

Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Round 36" Bronze Patio Coffee Table
Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Round 36" Bronze Patio Coffee Table

Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Round 36" Bronze Patio Coffee Table

By Walter Lamb, Brown Jordan

Located in Los Angeles, CA

frame is described by two concentric rings of bronze with radial supports and a circular bronze base

Category

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

Materials

Bronze

Exceptional Pair of Bronze Sconces by Dominique, France, 1940s
Exceptional Pair of Bronze Sconces by Dominique, France, 1940s

Exceptional Pair of Bronze Sconces by Dominique, France, 1940s

By Andre Domin & Marcel Genevriere for Maison Dominique

Located in New York, NY

sconces in contrasting oxidized and polished bronze, with ringed tapered arms. France, 1940s Ref: see

Category

1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Bronze

Set of Two Patinated Bronze Globe Outdoor Wall Light
Set of Two Patinated Bronze Globe Outdoor Wall Light

Set of Two Patinated Bronze Globe Outdoor Wall Light

Located in Antwerp, BE

semi translucent lucite sphere encircled with a bronze patinated ring is a wonderful set for a patio

Category

1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Bronze

Walter Lamb Bronze Round Dining Table with Hammered Glass Top
Walter Lamb Bronze Round Dining Table with Hammered Glass Top

Walter Lamb Bronze Round Dining Table with Hammered Glass Top

By Walter Lamb, Brown Jordan

Located in Los Angeles, CA

monumental piece has a quartered frame of bronze with two concentric rings and radial supports and a circular

Category

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

Materials

Bronze

Osvaldo Borsani Bed Frame in Brass and Bronze, Atelier Borsani Varedo 1959
Osvaldo Borsani Bed Frame in Brass and Bronze, Atelier Borsani Varedo 1959

Osvaldo Borsani Bed Frame in Brass and Bronze, Atelier Borsani Varedo 1959

By Atelier Borsani Varedo, Arnaldo Pomodoro, Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Conversano, IT

: Hammered brass castings, bronze plates, metallic enamels Distinctive Design: Three decorative rows of rings

Category

1950s Italian Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Enamel

Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Crystal Swag Neoclassical Chandelier
Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Crystal Swag Neoclassical Chandelier

Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Crystal Swag Neoclassical Chandelier

Located in Stamford, CT

bronze circular graduating rings with the center reef designed gilt bronze and ebony layer supporting a

Category

Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Round Bronze Patio Umbrella Dining Table
Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Round Bronze Patio Umbrella Dining Table

Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Round Bronze Patio Umbrella Dining Table

By Walter Lamb, Brown Jordan

Located in Los Angeles, CA

round frame is described by two concentric rings of bronze with radial supports and a circular bronze

Category

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

Materials

Bronze

Six Light Ring Style Chandelier
Six Light Ring Style Chandelier

Six Light Ring Style Chandelier

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

This is a bronze fixture with detailed casting around the ring, applied leaf ornament on the six

Category

20th Century Italian Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Bronze

Mastercraft Bronze & Burl Quatrefoil End Table
Mastercraft Bronze & Burl Quatrefoil End Table

Mastercraft Bronze & Burl Quatrefoil End Table

By Mastercraft

Located in Chicago, IL

twist. Acanthus leaf details, lions paw feet, rings of bronze, lower finial, with a burl wood quatrefoil

Category

1960s American Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Midcentury French Louis XVI Buffet with White Marble Top and Bronze Detailing
Midcentury French Louis XVI Buffet with White Marble Top and Bronze Detailing

Midcentury French Louis XVI Buffet with White Marble Top and Bronze Detailing

Located in Fayetteville, AR

dovetail construction are appointed with squared, classic Louis XVI drop ring handles, and bronze sabots

Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Italian Art Deco Black Wood and Golden Bronze Three Doors Credenza, 1940s
Italian Art Deco Black Wood and Golden Bronze Three Doors Credenza, 1940s

Italian Art Deco Black Wood and Golden Bronze Three Doors Credenza, 1940s

Located in IT

Louis XVI. Take a look at the details such as the keys and other fine details such as the golden bronze

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Pair of Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Crystal Swag Neoclassical Chandeliers
Pair of Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Crystal Swag Neoclassical Chandeliers

Pair of Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Crystal Swag Neoclassical Chandeliers

Located in Stamford, CT

of tiers all layered in bronze circular graduating rings with the center reef designed gilt bronze

Category

Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Exceptional Asian Heavy Etched Bronze Table Lamps
Exceptional Asian Heavy Etched Bronze Table Lamps

Exceptional Asian Heavy Etched Bronze Table Lamps

Located in North Miami, FL

Beautiful etchings and mythical figures holding rings - very heavy bronze, amazing quality and aged

Category

1940s Chinese Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-Century Table Lamp Finished in Off White with Antique Bronze Accents
Mid-Century Table Lamp Finished in Off White with Antique Bronze Accents

Mid-Century Table Lamp Finished in Off White with Antique Bronze Accents

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Rectangular pull rings in antique bronze show on each side of the body.

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Round Patio Table with Oxidized Bronze Frame by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan
Round Patio Table with Oxidized Bronze Frame by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan

Round Patio Table with Oxidized Bronze Frame by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan

By Walter Lamb, Brown Jordan

Located in Los Angeles, CA

round frame is described by two concentric rings of bronze with radial supports and a circular bronze

Category

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

Materials

Bronze

Round Patio Table with Oxidized Bronze Frame by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan
Round Patio Table with Oxidized Bronze Frame by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan

Round Patio Table with Oxidized Bronze Frame by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan

By Walter Lamb, Brown Jordan

Located in Los Angeles, CA

round frame is described by two concentric rings of bronze with radial supports and a circular bronze

Category

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

Materials

Bronze

Round Patio Table with Oxidized Bronze Frame by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan
Round Patio Table with Oxidized Bronze Frame by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan

Round Patio Table with Oxidized Bronze Frame by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan

By Brown Jordan, Walter Lamb

Located in Los Angeles, CA

round frame is described by two concentric rings of bronze with radial supports and a circular bronze

Category

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

Materials

Bronze

Pair Mastercraft Bronze & Burl Quatrefoil End Tables
Pair Mastercraft Bronze & Burl Quatrefoil End Tables

Pair Mastercraft Bronze & Burl Quatrefoil End Tables

Located in Chicago, IL

a modern twist. Acanthus leaf details, lions paw feet, rings of bronze, lower finial, with a burl

Category

20th Century American Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Walnut, Burl

European Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Covered Vessel
European Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Covered Vessel

European Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Covered Vessel

Located in Bradenton, FL

painted in light green and gold pattern with gold bronze lion's head ring handles on either side. Jar sits

Category

20th Century French Rococo Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Porcelain

Miguel Berrocal Vintage "Micro David" Puzzle Sculpture Key Ring Pendant
Miguel Berrocal Vintage "Micro David" Puzzle Sculpture Key Ring Pendant

Miguel Berrocal Vintage "Micro David" Puzzle Sculpture Key Ring Pendant

By Miguel Berrocal

Located in Narberth, PA

A fabulous Vintage "Micro David" puzzle sculpture pendant/key ring by renowned Spanish artist

Category

1970s Spanish Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Bronze, Stainless Steel

Vintage Sherle Wagner Gold Plated Towel Ring W/ Acanthus Wall Plate
Vintage Sherle Wagner Gold Plated Towel Ring W/ Acanthus Wall Plate

Vintage Sherle Wagner Gold Plated Towel Ring W/ Acanthus Wall Plate

By Sherle Wagner

Located in Atlanta, GA

Sherle Wagner Towel Ring in Gold Plate Finish. Comes with the acanthus wall plate. Measures: 6.75

Category

20th Century French Neoclassical Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Bronze

Yves Saint Laurent Iconic Ring Belt C. 1968
Yves Saint Laurent Iconic Ring Belt C. 1968

Yves Saint Laurent Iconic Ring Belt C. 1968

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in New York, NY

Yves Saint Laurent belt of metallic circle rings with bronze accents and closure C.1968. Featured

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1960s French Vintage Bronze Ring

Rare Brutalist Sculpture ring wearable art signed
Rare Brutalist Sculpture ring wearable art signed

Rare Brutalist Sculpture ring wearable art signed

By Pal Kepenyes

Located in Surfside, FL

Wearable art. Sculptural ring cast in bronze or brass. reminiscent of Harry Bertoia. signed on the

Category

1960s Vintage Bronze Ring

Vintage French Couture Gold and Crystal Towel Ring by Serdaneli Paris
Vintage French Couture Gold and Crystal Towel Ring by Serdaneli Paris

Vintage French Couture Gold and Crystal Towel Ring by Serdaneli Paris

Located in Brooklyn, NY

to order. Here we gave a 24-karat gold plated cast bronze towel ring from the prestige collection

Category

Late 20th Century French Neoclassical Revival Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Malachite, Gold, Brass

1940 Storage unit by Maxime Old in light oak marquetry.
1940 Storage unit by Maxime Old in light oak marquetry.

1940 Storage unit by Maxime Old in light oak marquetry.

By Maxime Old

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

which has a drawer under the top. It is fitted with a gilded bronze key ring. All in patinated solid oak.

Category

1940s French Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Bronze

Rock Crystal and Ormolu Candlesticks
Rock Crystal and Ormolu Candlesticks

Rock Crystal and Ormolu Candlesticks

Located in Milford, NH

20th century rock crystal candlesticks with gilt bronze candle cups and trim rings. Beautiful

Category

20th Century Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

"L'Espace" by Henri Delcambre, France, 1973
"L'Espace" by Henri Delcambre, France, 1973

"L'Espace" by Henri Delcambre, France, 1973

By Henri Delcambre

Located in Greding, DE

Large ring-shaped bronze in the form of an abstracted dynamic female body created by Henri

Category

1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Bronze

Walter Lamb Round Coffee Table with Hammered Glass Top
Walter Lamb Round Coffee Table with Hammered Glass Top

Walter Lamb Round Coffee Table with Hammered Glass Top

By Brown Jordan, Walter Lamb

Located in Los Angeles, CA

monumental frame is described by two concentric rings of bronze with radial supports and a circular bronze

Category

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

Materials

Bronze

Walter Lamb Large Round Coffee Table for Brown Jordan
Walter Lamb Large Round Coffee Table for Brown Jordan

Walter Lamb Large Round Coffee Table for Brown Jordan

By Brown Jordan, Walter Lamb

Located in Los Angeles, CA

monumental frame is described by a concentric ring of bronze with radial supports and a circular bronze base

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Bronze

French Neoclassical Mahogany Writing Table Desk by Mercier Frères, Paris
French Neoclassical Mahogany Writing Table Desk by Mercier Frères, Paris

French Neoclassical Mahogany Writing Table Desk by Mercier Frères, Paris

By Mercier Freres

Located in Shippensburg, PA

drawers with gilt bronze escutcheons and ring pulls, these flanked by ormolu corner mounts of draped

Category

20th Century French Neoclassical Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Large Louis XVI style black lacquered desk in mahogany, XXth century
Large Louis XVI style black lacquered desk in mahogany, XXth century

Large Louis XVI style black lacquered desk in mahogany, XXth century

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

with gilt bronzes on rings, adorned with oves and flutes, and on shoes, improved with acanthus leaves

Category

20th Century Louis XVI Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Bronze

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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 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.