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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

Walter Lamb Round Patio Dining Table with Glass Top
Walter Lamb Round Patio Dining Table with Glass Top

Walter Lamb Round Patio Dining Table with Glass Top

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

1970s "Florence" Model Table Lamp by Chrystiane Charles
1970s "Florence" Model Table Lamp by Chrystiane Charles

1970s "Florence" Model Table Lamp by Chrystiane Charles

By Chrystiane Charles

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

"Classique". The trunk of the lamp is in silver metal underlined by two twisted rings in gilt bronze

Category

1970s French Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Metal, Bronze

1970s "Florence" Model Table Lamp by Chrystiane Charles
1970s "Florence" Model Table Lamp by Chrystiane Charles

1970s "Florence" Model Table Lamp by Chrystiane Charles

By Chrystiane Charles

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

"Classique". The body of the lamp is in silver metal underlined by two twisted rings in gilded bronze

Category

1970s French Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Metal, Bronze

A Fine Black Louis XVI Style Leather Writing Table Desk Bureau Plat ca. 1950
A Fine Black Louis XVI Style Leather Writing Table Desk Bureau Plat ca. 1950

A Fine Black Louis XVI Style Leather Writing Table Desk Bureau Plat ca. 1950

By Maurice Hirsch

Located in Shippensburg, PA

surface. The drawers are hung with gilt-bronze mounts and ring pulls and are framed with gilt trim; the

Category

20th Century French Hollywood Regency Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Bronze

Arts and Crafts Candle Holders in the Manner of Tiffany & Co.
Arts and Crafts Candle Holders in the Manner of Tiffany & Co.

Arts and Crafts Candle Holders in the Manner of Tiffany & Co.

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

cylindrical body with a ring of bronze delineating the holders, which have green resin interiors that are

Category

20th Century American Arts and Crafts Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Bronze

Large Round Modernist French Chandelier Joubert and Petit DIM, 1930
Large Round Modernist French Chandelier Joubert and Petit DIM, 1930

Large Round Modernist French Chandelier Joubert and Petit DIM, 1930

By DIM

Located in New York City, NY

plated bronze coup. Concentric rings of glass hop the vertical structure to terminate at a fluted metal

Category

20th Century French Futurist Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Bronze, Nickel

Pair of French 1950s Swingarm Sconces
Pair of French 1950s Swingarm Sconces

Pair of French 1950s Swingarm Sconces

Located in New York, NY

bronze mounts. Glass diffuser with ring mount. Sold individually Rewired for use in the U.S. Four

Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Bronze

Mirror fully covered in red leather with saddle stitching by Jacques Adnet
Mirror fully covered in red leather with saddle stitching by Jacques Adnet

Mirror fully covered in red leather with saddle stitching by Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet, Compagnie Des Arts Français

Located in Uccle, BE

held in place by bronze brackets. A brass ring at the top allows for wall mounting. Accompanied by a

Category

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

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Pair of Neoclassical Sconces, Maison Jansen Style, France, 1950s
Pair of Neoclassical Sconces, Maison Jansen Style, France, 1950s

Pair of Neoclassical Sconces, Maison Jansen Style, France, 1950s

By Maison Jansen

Located in Paris, FR

Pair of stylish 1950s French neoclassical sconces, in bronze, black lacquered ring and brass with

Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Pair of Neoclassical Sconces, Maison Jansen Style, France, 1950s
Pair of Neoclassical Sconces, Maison Jansen Style, France, 1950s

Pair of Neoclassical Sconces, Maison Jansen Style, France, 1950s

By Maison Jansen

Located in Paris, FR

Pair of stylish 1950s French neoclassical sconces, in bronze, black lacquered ring and brass with

Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Pair of Neoclassical Sconces, Maison Jansen Style, France, 1950s
Pair of Neoclassical Sconces, Maison Jansen Style, France, 1950s

Pair of Neoclassical Sconces, Maison Jansen Style, France, 1950s

By Maison Jansen

Located in Paris, FR

Pair of stylish 1950s French neoclassical sconces, in bronze, black lacquered ring and brass with

Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Brass, Bronze

French Art Deco 1930s, Rectangular Wall Mirror, André Arbus
French Art Deco 1930s, Rectangular Wall Mirror, André Arbus

French Art Deco 1930s, Rectangular Wall Mirror, André Arbus

By André Arbus

Located in Queens, NY

French Art Deco 1930s, rectangular wall mirror with a gold banded glass and a gilt bronze frame

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Nickel Plated Floor Lamps
Pair of Nickel Plated Floor Lamps

Pair of Nickel Plated Floor Lamps

Located in Buchanan, NY

pair of nickel plated bronze floor lamps with rings

Category

1940s Spanish Vintage Bronze Ring

Spanish Nickel Plated Floor Lamps
Spanish Nickel Plated Floor Lamps

Spanish Nickel Plated Floor Lamps

Located in Buchanan, NY

Spanish 1940's nickel plated bronze floor lamps with rings

Category

1940s Spanish Vintage Bronze Ring

Pair of Crackled Glass Lamps by Paul Hanson
Pair of Crackled Glass Lamps by Paul Hanson

Pair of Crackled Glass Lamps by Paul Hanson

Located in New York, NY

alternated with bronzed colored finished rings and base, and they have been newly rewired with bronzed

Category

1960s American Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Metal

French Directoire Style 3-Tier Server Tea Cart
French Directoire Style 3-Tier Server Tea Cart

French Directoire Style 3-Tier Server Tea Cart

Located in Stamford, CT

side and four glass finials, X-form decoration on the sides with arrows and ring bronze mount. Raised

Category

1940s French Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Wood

Paco Rabanne Leather Link Vest
Paco Rabanne Leather Link Vest

Paco Rabanne Leather Link Vest

By Paco Rabanne

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Paco Rabanne early men's short sleeve top featuring metal ring linked bronze leather square cut

Category

1960s French Vintage Bronze Ring

Red Metal Waste Basket  1950s  England
Red Metal Waste Basket  1950s  England

Red Metal Waste Basket 1950s England

Located in Den Haag, NL

lining and decorations .Two Bronze Lions heads with brass rings . Perforated rim on top . so classy

Category

1950s English Empire Revival Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Metal

Edward Wormley Three-Drawer Mahogany & Walnut Console
Edward Wormley Three-Drawer Mahogany & Walnut Console

Edward Wormley Three-Drawer Mahogany & Walnut Console

Located in Chicago, IL

doweled side stretchers, by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. The brushed white bronze drop-ring pulls and round

Category

1940s American Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Walnut

Stately  and Classical Pair of Cast Metal Verdegris Buddhas
Stately  and Classical Pair of Cast Metal Verdegris Buddhas

Stately and Classical Pair of Cast Metal Verdegris Buddhas

Located in North Miami, FL

on each side... has the look of bronze. very stately... It rings classical, and they ellicit

Category

20th Century American Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Wood

Double Black Lacquer Cabinet With Coromandel Doors
Double Black Lacquer Cabinet With Coromandel Doors

Double Black Lacquer Cabinet With Coromandel Doors

Located in Chicago, IL

top. Heavy bronze drop ring pulls and bar latch on bronze backing plates. Hand painted

Category

1960s Chinese Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Wood

Pair of Fine Parchment Bedside Tables/ Nightstands in the Manner of Gio Ponti
Pair of Fine Parchment Bedside Tables/ Nightstands in the Manner of Gio Ponti

Pair of Fine Parchment Bedside Tables/ Nightstands in the Manner of Gio Ponti

By Gio Ponti

Located in NYC, NY

pair is made of walnut with a parchment application on the face of each drawer and bronze hardware

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Walnut, Parchment Paper

French Brass Mirror
French Brass Mirror

French Brass Mirror

Located in New York, NY

with bronzed studs. Brass ring to the center. In Good condition

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Maison Jansen Petite End Table
Maison Jansen Petite End Table

Maison Jansen Petite End Table

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

terrific doing so. Crusty old black paint, faux moleskin shelf and top, bronze sabots and brass rings at

Category

1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bronze Ring

Pair of Antique French Side Tables in the Orientalist Manner
Pair of Antique French Side Tables in the Orientalist Manner

Pair of Antique French Side Tables in the Orientalist Manner

Located in Palm Beach, FL

inspiring floral design in blue, green, and orange over a white field . The pedestal is cast bronze with

Category

20th Century French Belle Époque Vintage Bronze Ring

French Mid-Century 5 Arm Chandelier
French Mid-Century 5 Arm Chandelier

French Mid-Century 5 Arm Chandelier

By Robert Mathieu

Located in London, GB

black lacquered ring with bronze silk flex suspension, which is adjustable and has another 100cm at

Category

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

Materials

Brass, Steel

Salontable or Coffee Table from Jacques Adnet X-Base Model 1960
Salontable or Coffee Table from Jacques Adnet X-Base Model 1960

Salontable or Coffee Table from Jacques Adnet X-Base Model 1960

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Oirlo, LI

. The bottom of the legs are finished with bronze points. The caps and rings that sit on the table are

Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Steel

Palatial French Art Deco Chandelier, Signed Sabino
Palatial French Art Deco Chandelier, Signed Sabino

Palatial French Art Deco Chandelier, Signed Sabino

By Marius-Ernest Sabino

Located in New York City, NY

visible armature apart from a faceted, nickeled bronze support ring that holds the simple bottom glass

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Bronze Ring

Important Dame Lucie Rie Footed Porcelain Bowl, circa 1978
Important Dame Lucie Rie Footed Porcelain Bowl, circa 1978

Important Dame Lucie Rie Footed Porcelain Bowl, circa 1978

By Lucie Rie

Located in Portland, OR

band and corresponding inlaid lines. The bowl standing on a bronzed foot below a ring of turquoise

Category

1970s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Porcelain

Tiffany 18kt Yellow Gold Diamond Coin Necklace
Tiffany 18kt Yellow Gold Diamond Coin Necklace

Tiffany 18kt Yellow Gold Diamond Coin Necklace

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Palm Beach, FL

bronze coin. Bar and ring style, bail top. Center section measures approximately 2" long. Two white

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian Ceiling Lamp by Gino Sarfatti Model 3027p, for Arteluce
Italian Ceiling Lamp by Gino Sarfatti Model 3027p, for Arteluce

Italian Ceiling Lamp by Gino Sarfatti Model 3027p, for Arteluce

By Gino Sarfatti

Located in Chicago, IL

but It can be more highly polished. Pearl black body with a lacquered brass with bronze tone ring with

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Brass, Steel

Pal Kepenyes Brutalist Bronze Ring
Pal Kepenyes Brutalist Bronze Ring

Pal Kepenyes Brutalist Bronze Ring

By Pal Kepenyes

Located in Mexico City, MX

A 1970's Brutalist bronze ring by Hungarian-born Mexican artist Pal Kepenyes. The ring has a pine

Category

1970s Mexican Brutalist Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Ring Holder Sculpture by Andrea Branzi
Bronze Ring Holder Sculpture by Andrea Branzi

Bronze Ring Holder Sculpture by Andrea Branzi

By Andrea Branzi

Located in Milan, Italy

Bronze ring sculpture designed by Andrea Branzi in 1990, exhibited during the exhibition entitled

Category

1990s Italian Modern Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Bronze

1980s Stephen Dweck Mabe Pearl Bronze Ring New, Never worn
1980s Stephen Dweck Mabe Pearl Bronze Ring New, Never worn

1980s Stephen Dweck Mabe Pearl Bronze Ring New, Never worn

By Stephen Dweck

Located in Wallkill, NY

Large center Pearl on the Dweck Ring. Size 6-3/4 in Top of ring is .86 in in diameter. Color on

Category

Late 20th Century American Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Cultured Pearl

Lapponia Bjorn Weckström Finland Bronze Sculptural Ring
Lapponia Bjorn Weckström Finland Bronze Sculptural Ring

Lapponia Bjorn Weckström Finland Bronze Sculptural Ring

By Björn Weckström for Lapponia

Located in Montreal, QC

Remarkable Bronze Ring from world renowned Finnish designer Björn Weckström; its angularity and

Category

1970s Finnish Vintage Bronze Ring

Restored Italian Stick Reed Rattan Storage Bin w/ Bronze Ring
Restored Italian Stick Reed Rattan Storage Bin w/ Bronze Ring

Restored Italian Stick Reed Rattan Storage Bin w/ Bronze Ring

By Gabriella Crespi

Located in Van Nuys, CA

practical storage solution, crafted from natural stick reed rattan with a bronze top ring for a rustic look

Category

1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Bronze

PAL KEPENYES Bronze Pyrite Ring
PAL KEPENYES Bronze Pyrite Ring

PAL KEPENYES Bronze Pyrite Ring

By Pal Kepenyes

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A bronze and pyrite brutalist ring created by Pal Kepenyes of Acapulco, Mexico. Ring is comprised

Category

1960s Mexican Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Bronze

1970s Industria Argentina Modernist Bronze Tube Ring
1970s Industria Argentina Modernist Bronze Tube Ring

1970s Industria Argentina Modernist Bronze Tube Ring

By Industria Argentina

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Layered bronze tubes make up this elongated ring and was created by Industria Argentina. The face

Category

1970s Argentine Modernist Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Bronze

Pal Kepenyes Bronze Mexican Modernist Milagros Ring
Pal Kepenyes Bronze Mexican Modernist Milagros Ring

Pal Kepenyes Bronze Mexican Modernist Milagros Ring

By Pal Kepenyes

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Bronze "Milagros" ring created by Pal Kepenyes of Acapulco, Mexico. Ring is a finger size 6.5 and

Category

1970s Mexican Artisan Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Bronze

Alabaster and Gilt Bronze Chandelier with Lion Heads
Alabaster and Gilt Bronze Chandelier with Lion Heads

Alabaster and Gilt Bronze Chandelier with Lion Heads

Located in Norwood, NJ

with carved flutes and bronze ring. Center body with three upright supports and lion heads.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Regency Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

Gilt Bronze and Crystal Waterfall Chandelier
Gilt Bronze and Crystal Waterfall Chandelier

Gilt Bronze and Crystal Waterfall Chandelier

Located in Montreal, QC

Broad embossed 4" gilt bronze ring holding three interior lights suspended from conforming canopy

Category

20th Century French Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

1960s Pal Kepenyes Bronze Hand Made Atomic Spike Ring
1960s Pal Kepenyes Bronze Hand Made Atomic Spike Ring

1960s Pal Kepenyes Bronze Hand Made Atomic Spike Ring

By Pal Kepenyes

Located in Palm Springs, CA

1960's handmade bronze spike ring created by Pal Kepenyes of Acapulco, Mexico. Ring is a finger

Category

1960s Mexican Artisan Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Bronze

Stephen DWECK Sterling silver Bronze Faceted Amethyst Ring,  1990s
Stephen DWECK Sterling silver Bronze Faceted Amethyst Ring,  1990s

Stephen DWECK Sterling silver Bronze Faceted Amethyst Ring, 1990s

By Stephen Dweck

Located in Wallkill, NY

This is stunning, set in sterling silver with a bronze wash over it. Stephen Dweck creation from

Category

1990s Unknown Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Amethyst, Sterling Silver, Bronze

Pal Kepenyes Quartz Bronze Flower Ring
Pal Kepenyes Quartz Bronze Flower Ring

Pal Kepenyes Quartz Bronze Flower Ring

By Pal Kepenyes

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Bronze and light pink quartz flower ring created by Pal Kepenyes of Acapulco, Mexico. Ring is a

Category

1970s Mexican Artisan Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Quartz

Pentti Sarpaneva Finland Bronze Openwork Ring
Pentti Sarpaneva Finland Bronze Openwork Ring

Pentti Sarpaneva Finland Bronze Openwork Ring

By Pentti Sarpaneva

Located in bronshoj, DK

Pentti Sarpaneva, Finland - bronze openwork ring. Stamped. In very good condition. Size 19 mm

Category

20th Century Finnish Modern Vintage Bronze Ring

Bronze and Frosted Glass Three Light Pendant Fixture
Bronze and Frosted Glass Three Light Pendant Fixture

Bronze and Frosted Glass Three Light Pendant Fixture

Located in Montreal, QC

from bronze ring enhanced with brass foliate lozenges and anthemia, supported by curving rope twist

Category

20th Century Unknown Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Pal Kepenyes Brutalist Bronze and Amethyst Ring
Pal Kepenyes Brutalist Bronze and Amethyst Ring

Pal Kepenyes Brutalist Bronze and Amethyst Ring

By Pal Kepenyes

Located in Mexico City, MX

Brutalist style bronze ring in the shape of a man by Hungarian-born Mexican sculptor Pal Kepenyes

Category

1970s Mexican Brutalist Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Amethyst, Brass

1990s Blue Agate and Bronze Italian Ring and Earrings by Anomia
1990s Blue Agate and Bronze Italian Ring and Earrings by Anomia

1990s Blue Agate and Bronze Italian Ring and Earrings by Anomia

Located in Aci Castello, IT

An high quality custom jewelry parure composed by a ring and a pair of earrings designed and lovely

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Retro Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Agate, Bronze

Antique Poison Ring Locket Ring Lapis Lazuli 14 Karat Gold
Antique Poison Ring Locket Ring Lapis Lazuli 14 Karat Gold

Antique Poison Ring Locket Ring Lapis Lazuli 14 Karat Gold

Located in New York, NY

the Middle Ages. In the 21st century, archeologists in Bulgaria unearthed a bronze ring with a secret

Category

20th Century Unknown Victorian Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Neo Classical Etched Solid Bronze Dish, France 1970's
Neo Classical Etched Solid Bronze Dish, France 1970's

Neo Classical Etched Solid Bronze Dish, France 1970's

Located in New York, NY

bronze ring on each end. This item will ship from France and can be returned to either France or to a NY

Category

1970s French Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Bronze

1990s Pair of  Bronze Onyx and Carnelian Italian Cocktail Rings by Anomis
1990s Pair of  Bronze Onyx and Carnelian Italian Cocktail Rings by Anomis

1990s Pair of Bronze Onyx and Carnelian Italian Cocktail Rings by Anomis

Located in Aci Castello, IT

Two cocktail rings designed and manufactured in Italy by Anomis, they are in Bronze, one with Onyx

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Retro Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Carnelian, Onyx, Bronze

Pair of Charles Furniture Mahogany End Tables
Pair of Charles Furniture Mahogany End Tables

Pair of Charles Furniture Mahogany End Tables

By John Stuart, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in New Windsor, NY

Excellent pair of mahogany with bronze ring pull end tables. The end tables feature solid bronze

Category

1940s American Modern Vintage Bronze Ring

Materials

Bronze

Antiqued Gold Plated Orange and Bronze Confetti Statement Ring
Antiqued Gold Plated Orange and Bronze Confetti Statement Ring

Antiqued Gold Plated Orange and Bronze Confetti Statement Ring

Located in London, GB

orange confetti stone with bronze glitter. Ring size UK L 1/2, US 5 7/8, but adjustable, inside diameter

Category

Mid-20th Century Vintage Bronze Ring

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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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
    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.
  • 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 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.