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Sterling Silver Baby Rattle and Teething Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sterling silver baby rattle and teething ring- a blue plastic tether with a sterling silver rattle
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Childrens Ring

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tannler of Zurich Snake Ring
By Tannler of Switzerland
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970s, 18k, by Tannler, Zurich. This charming seventies double snake ring mixes ancient
Category

1970s Swiss Vintage Childrens Ring

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Orange and Green Sapphire Three-Stone Ring
Located in METAIRIE, LA
This Orange & Green Sapphire Three-Stone Ring features 3 Pastel-shade Natural Sapphires in the two
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1980s Vintage Childrens Ring

Materials

Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Retro Hand-Made Cocktail Ring Yellow Gold with Malachite IGI Certified
Located in Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU
The Retro Hand-Made Cocktail Ring in Yellow Gold with Malachite, IGI Certified, is a stunning piece
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Artisan Vintage Childrens Ring

Materials

Malachite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Boucheron, Paris Mid-Century Gold, Coral, and Lapis Bombé Style Ring
By Boucheron
Located in New York, NY
A mid-century gold, coral, and lapis bombé style ring centering on a navette-shaped, carved coral
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1960s French Modern Vintage Childrens Ring

Materials

Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold

Cherub Figural Solitaire Ring with Rose Cut Sapphire in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
ring. It features two children (we call them cherubs but they seem a little old for cherubbing
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Late 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Childrens Ring

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Masriera Art Nouveau Plique À Jour Enamel Ring in 18Kt Yellow Gold with Diamonds
By Masriera
Located in Miami, FL
An art nouveau enameled ring designed by Masriera. Colorful piece, created in Barcelona Spain by
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Late 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Vintage Childrens Ring

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Sortija sello de oro 18k, centro rosa tallada en coral piel de ángel, 60´s
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
Magnificent seal ring in 18k gold and in the center of which stands out an exceptional rose carved
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1980s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Childrens Ring

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

Antique Three Children Playing Statue Signed
Located in Pasadena, CA
. Potentially a wedding scene where the children may be the ring bearers or just playing a small game within
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1940s American Adirondack Vintage Childrens Ring

Materials

Bronze

Muscle Boy, Harlem, Black and White Photography 1960s African American Children
By Leonard Freed
Located in New york, NY
sweat collect on his face like a professional boxer who is in the ring to achieve victory. He is a role
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1960s Contemporary Vintage Childrens Ring

Materials

Archival Paper, Black and White, Digital Pigment, Photographic Film, Arc...

Original Vintage Poster I Will Be A Champion Children Youth Sport School Olympic
Located in London, GB
illustration of a smiling boy with the Olympic rings logo on his cap and the letters ???? on his blue shirt
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1980s Ukrainian Vintage Childrens Ring

Materials

Paper

Muscle Boy, New York City, African American Children in Harlem 1960s, Limited Ed
By Leonard Freed
Located in New york, NY
on his face like a professional boxer who is in the ring to achieve victory. He is a role model for
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1960s Contemporary Vintage Childrens Ring

Materials

Archival Ink, Photographic Film, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigme...

Rare Pair Art Deco Jeweled Wedding Ring Picture Frames with Large Stones Czech
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
wedding ring design which originated in England. We believe that these frames are either from France or
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Childrens Ring

Materials

Metal

Santa Toy Money Box Piggy Bank, Vintage Japan HTTC, Batterie Operated 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
rings. Santa holds small foil-wrapped Christmas packages and a chenille doll. Base of toy is tin litho
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20th Century Japanese Vintage Childrens Ring

Materials

Metal

Do You Mean to Stand There an' Tell Me You Has Lost my Ring?
By George Brehm
Located in Fort Washington, PA
brother Worth, had the ability to illustrate stories about children, particularly boys, sympathetically
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1930s Other Art Style Vintage Childrens Ring

Materials

Charcoal, Ink, Paper

Large Wooden Tugboat
Located in New York, NY
” W x 8.5” D x 15” to tip of mast *Set of 12 African Safari toys/napkin rings available at separate
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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Childrens Ring

Materials

Wood

Large Wooden Tugboat
Large Wooden Tugboat
H 15 in W 25 in D 6 in
Midcentury Walnut and Brass Kaliedoscope
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and unique midcentury kaliedoscope made of walnut wood, a brass ring and glass ball
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Childrens Ring

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Walnut and Brass Kaliedoscope
Midcentury Walnut and Brass Kaliedoscope
H 3 in W 10.625 in D 1.5 in
Antique Unengraved Web Sterling Silver Baby Rattle with Birth Record Section
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"pearlized" teething ring. Simply a wonderful antique children's collectible! Date: Mid-20th Century
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Vintage Childrens Ring

Materials

Sterling Silver

Beaded Ndebele Initiation Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
decorated with various fabrics, metal rings and dense beadwork. The doll is dressed in a traditional apron
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Mid-20th Century South African Folk Art Vintage Childrens Ring

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Wood

Beaded Ndebele Initiation Doll
Beaded Ndebele Initiation Doll
H 16.5 in W 6.5 in D 3.5 in
Beaded Ndebele Initiation Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
decorated with various fabrics, metal rings and dense beadwork. The doll is dressed in a traditional apron
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Mid-20th Century South African Folk Art Vintage Childrens Ring

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Wood

Beaded Ndebele Initiation Doll
Beaded Ndebele Initiation Doll
H 14.5 in W 5 in D 3.25 in
Beaded Ndebele Initiation Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
decorated with various fabrics, metal rings and dense beadwork. The doll is dressed in a traditional apron
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Mid-20th Century South African Folk Art Vintage Childrens Ring

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Wood

Beaded Ndebele Initiation Doll
Beaded Ndebele Initiation Doll
H 11.5 in W 3.75 in D 2.5 in
Japanese Wooden Kokeshi Doll Togatta Masayoshi NAGAO
Located in Paris, FR
than 150 years as a toy for children. Originally from the Tohoku region in northern Honshu, kokeshi are
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1970s Japanese Showa Vintage Childrens Ring

Materials

Wood

Japanese Wooden Doll Kokeshi Sakunami Kenjiro HIRAGA 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
years as a toy for children. Originally from the Tohoku region in northern Honshu, kokeshi are handmade
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1960s Japanese Showa Vintage Childrens Ring

Materials

Wood

Japanese Wooden Kokeshi Doll style Togatta Shojiro SAKAI 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
crafted for more than 150 years as a toy for children. Originally from the Tohoku region in northern
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1960s Japanese Showa Vintage Childrens Ring

Materials

Wood

Japanese Wooden Kokeshi Doll Hisashiro NIIYAMA Yajiro 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
for more than 150 years as a toy for children. Originally from the Tohoku region in northern Honshu
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1970s Japanese Showa Vintage Childrens Ring

Materials

Wood

Multicolor Bakelite Long Necklace with Articulated Crib Toy Doll Pendant, 1940s
Located in Atlanta, GA
hardware links and a spring ring closing clasp. There is no visible maker's mark. The necklace is in
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Childrens Ring

Materials

Brass

Japanese Wooden Kokeshi Doll Togatta Kyuichi OMORI 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
for children. Originally from the Tohoku region in northern Honshu, kokeshi are handmade from wood
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1970s Japanese Showa Vintage Childrens Ring

Materials

Wood

Large Chinese Export Dish or Plate Porcelain Blue & White, Circa 1920s
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
blue circles, having an outdoor scene of two ladies (long elizas) and two children playing, all in a
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Childrens Ring

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Wooden Togatta Kokeshi Doll Koichi SAKUTA 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
as a toy for children. Originally from the Tohoku region in northern Honshu, kokeshi are handmade
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1970s Japanese Showa Vintage Childrens Ring

Materials

Wood

Church and Churchyard - Landscape Painting, Mid-20th Century, Oil Paint, Modern
By Joan Gillchrest
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
. She was the third of four children. Her father was a pioneer of radiology – and a skilful caricaturist
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Mid-20th Century Modern Vintage Childrens Ring

Materials

Oil, Board

Japanese Wooden Yajiro Kokeshi Doll 36cm 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
crafted for more than 150 years as a toy for children. Originally from the Tohoku region in northern
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Childrens Ring

Materials

Wood

Vintage Brass Hardware Chinese Good Fortune Shadow Box
Located in Somis, CA
family compound, with the patriarch on the right seated on a stone bench, watching his grand children
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20th Century Chinese Vintage Childrens Ring

Materials

Brass

Japanese Wooden Yamagata Kokeshi Chujiro KOBAYASHI 25cm
Located in Paris, FR
crafted for more than 150 years as a toy for children. Originally from the Tohoku region in northern
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Childrens Ring

Materials

Wood

Japanese Wooden Togatta Kokeshi Doll Kouichi Sato 30.5cm 1978s
Located in Paris, FR
crafted for more than 150 years as a toy for children. Originally from the Tohoku region in northern
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Childrens Ring

Materials

Wood

Geoffrey Turk 18kt. yellow gold pendant with opal and diamonds, 1984
Located in Braintree, GB
now designing engagement rings for the children of our original clients,30 years on. Our reputation
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1980s British Vintage Childrens Ring

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold

Cornish Fishing Boats at First Light. Mid-20th Century. Cornwall. Modern British
By Joan Gillchrest
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
. She was the third of four children. Her father was a pioneer of radiology – and a skilful caricaturist
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Mid-20th Century Modern Vintage Childrens Ring

Materials

Paper, Oil, Board

Rodeo. Bareback Bronco. Mid 20th Century. 1966. Western Cowboy Ranch Equestrian.
By John Rattenbury Skeaping
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
children, none of whom were sent to school. His father believed in a basic training in the arts and they
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Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Vintage Childrens Ring

Materials

Paper, Gouache

Original Vintage Poster Moscow Olympics 1980 Misha Bear Mascot Best Wishes Sport
Located in London, GB
children's book illustrator Victor Chizhikov) - wearing an Olympic Rings belt and holding a bunch of flowers
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1980s Russian Vintage Childrens Ring

Materials

Paper

Summer Idyl, abstract expressionist painting by Cleveland School artist
By Richard Andres
Located in Beachwood, OH
more than a third-grade education, and his mother, Clara, was one of thirteen children – only three of
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1980s Abstract Expressionist Vintage Childrens Ring

Materials

Ink, Acrylic

Reflections, large abstract expressionist painting by Cleveland School artist
By Richard Andres
Located in Beachwood, OH
, Raymond, had no more than a third-grade education, and his mother, Clara, was one of thirteen children
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1980s Abstract Expressionist Vintage Childrens Ring

Materials

Ink, Acrylic

Untitled abstract expressionist oil painting by Cleveland School artist
By Richard Andres
Located in Beachwood, OH
education, and his mother, Clara, was one of thirteen children – only three of whom lived into adulthood and
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1980s Abstract Expressionist Vintage Childrens Ring

Materials

Ink, Acrylic

Mirror, abstract expressionist painting by Cleveland School artist
By Richard Andres
Located in Beachwood, OH
third-grade education, and his mother, Clara, was one of thirteen children – only three of whom lived
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1980s Abstract Expressionist Vintage Childrens Ring

Materials

Ink, Acrylic

The King, abstract expressionist painting by Cleveland School artist
By Richard Andres
Located in Beachwood, OH
more than a third-grade education, and his mother, Clara, was one of thirteen children – only three of
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1980s Abstract Expressionist Vintage Childrens Ring

Materials

Ink, Acrylic

The Challenge, abstract expressionist painting by Cleveland School artist
By Richard Andres
Located in Beachwood, OH
more than a third-grade education, and his mother, Clara, was one of thirteen children – only three of
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1980s Abstract Expressionist Vintage Childrens Ring

Materials

Ink, Acrylic

Untitled abstract expressionist oil painting by Cleveland School artist
By Richard Andres
Located in Beachwood, OH
thirteen children – only three of whom lived into adulthood and none of whom attended high school. They
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1980s Abstract Expressionist Vintage Childrens Ring

Materials

Ink, Acrylic

L. S. F. vibrant abstract expressionist painting by Cleveland School artist
By Richard Andres
Located in Beachwood, OH
, Raymond, had no more than a third-grade education, and his mother, Clara, was one of thirteen children
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1980s Abstract Expressionist Vintage Childrens Ring

Materials

Ink, Acrylic

Untitled abstract expressionist oil painting by Cleveland School artist
By Richard Andres
Located in Beachwood, OH
third-grade education, and his mother, Clara, was one of thirteen children – only three of whom lived
Category

1980s Abstract Expressionist Vintage Childrens Ring

Materials

Ink, Acrylic

Untitled abstract expressionist oil painting by Cleveland School artist
By Richard Andres
Located in Beachwood, OH
thirteen children – only three of whom lived into adulthood and none of whom attended high school. They
Category

1980s Abstract Expressionist Vintage Childrens Ring

Materials

Ink, Acrylic

Untitled abstract expressionist oil painting by Cleveland School artist
By Richard Andres
Located in Beachwood, OH
, Raymond, had no more than a third-grade education, and his mother, Clara, was one of thirteen children
Category

1980s Abstract Expressionist Vintage Childrens Ring

Materials

Ink, Acrylic

Fragment, abstract expressionist mid-century painting, Cleveland School artist
By Richard Andres
Located in Beachwood, OH
thirteen children – only three of whom lived into adulthood and none of whom attended high school. They
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1970s Abstract Expressionist Vintage Childrens Ring

Materials

Oil

Untitled abstract expressionist mid-century painting by Cleveland School artist
By Richard Andres
Located in Beachwood, OH
, Raymond, had no more than a third-grade education, and his mother, Clara, was one of thirteen children
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1950s Abstract Expressionist Vintage Childrens Ring

Materials

Oil

Untitled abstract expressionist oil painting by Cleveland School artist
By Richard Andres
Located in Beachwood, OH
thirteen children – only three of whom lived into adulthood and none of whom attended high school. They
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1950s Abstract Expressionist Vintage Childrens Ring

Materials

Oil

Back to School, Saturday Evening Post Cover, 1959
By Amos Sewell
Located in Fort Washington, PA
, this beautiful moment, this sublime hour, this whole exquisite day! Doesn’t mother love her children
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1950s Vintage Childrens Ring

Materials

Board, Oil

Colorful Large Midcentury Signed Italian Cylindrical Orange Ceramic Table Lamp
By Ugo Zaccagnini
Located in Atlanta, GA
rings of a light, golden brown and white. The texture of the lamp shows a beautifully modeled surface
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Childrens Ring

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

20th Century Venice Painting Tempera on Canvas by Armando Santi
Located in Milan, IT
protests, he creates strong compositions, like malnourished children, of a raw drama, perhaps a reminder of
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Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Childrens Ring

Materials

Canvas

Vintage Traditional Japanese Kokeshi Wood Doll
Located in North Hollywood, CA
children. Originally from the northeastern region (Tohoku-chiho) of Japan, they are handmade from wood
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Late 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Vintage Childrens Ring

Materials

Wood

Saturn Over Titan Tower, UT, by Astronomical Artist Joe Bergeron
Located in Larchmont, NY
rings of Saturn and experimental space tethers. Joe then returned to the gentle hills of the Endicott
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1980s Surrealist Vintage Childrens Ring

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Intrex Wood Veneer Cube End or Side Table Pedestal Attributed to Paul Mayen
By Intrex, Paul Mayen
Located in Topeka, KS
applied. it also has a deep scratch to one side, light water ring on the top, and a light spot in finish
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Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Childrens Ring

Materials

Oak

BESSIE MAE Signed Lithograph Linocut Plus Size Female Singer on Stage Red Dress
By Jonathan Green
Located in Union City, NJ
a 1930s style ring microphone. Her bold presence is strikingly engaging to the viewer creating
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1990s Contemporary Vintage Childrens Ring

Materials

Lithograph, Linocut

Vintage Silver Gelatin Print Photograph Marcus Leatherdale Shrouded Figure Photo
Located in Surfside, FL
, and street beggars and bishops, mothers and children in traditional garb. Leatherdale explored how
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1980s 85 New Wave Vintage Childrens Ring

Materials

Silver Gelatin

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Questions About Vintage Childrens 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 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
    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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 ExpertJanuary 23, 2024
    The difference between vintage, antique and estate engagement rings comes down to age and history. Rings that are over 100 years old are antiques, while those produced 20 to 99 years ago are vintage. Estate engagement rings are any rings that have had a previous owner. They can include antique, vintage and even contemporary rings produced during the last 20 years. Shop a large selection of engagement rings on 1stDibs.