Vintage Victorian Style 7mm Wedding Band in 14K Gold, Leaf Pattern with Milgrain
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This vintage estate Victorian style wedding band in 14K yellow gold is one of many unique finds
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Leaf Eternity Wedding Band Ring, Platinum, Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage platinum diamond leaf eternity wedding band. This stackable band features alternating
Diamond, Platinum
Pastel Enamel Diamond Band Vintage Flower Leaf Eternity Wedding Ring
Located in Torrance, CA
features green and pink pastel colored enamel, continuous around the entire band. The flower and leaf
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage Leaf Pattern Ring 14k Yellow Gold Eternity Wedding Band Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
epitomizes vintage charm and would make a lovely alternative wedding band. The band features a scrolled
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Leaf Pattern Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Eternity Wedding Band Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
epitomizes vintage charm and would make a lovely alternative wedding band. The band features a scrolled
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Wide Band Sz 8.5 Diamond Leaf Ring 14k Rose Gold Fine Wedding Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
diamond set ivy leaf at the top of the band, the wide ring (14mm - 0.55 inches) makes a statement. Ideal
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Tiffany and Co 18K Yellow Gold Olive Leaf Wedding Band
Located in Hicksville, NY
Tested] Weight: 2.6 grams Band Width: 3.4 mm Condition: Excellent
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Round Cut Diamond Leaf Wide Eternity Band
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Platinum Round Cut Diamond Leaf Wide Eternity Band Main Diamond:Round Cut Diamonds Diamond Carat
Diamond, Platinum
Victorian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Star Setting Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous 18ct gold band holds three diamonds. The diamond total of this ring is 17 pts. The central diamond measures 15pts. Ring Size: P 1/2 or 8 Band Width: 7.5mm Height Of...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Mark Broumand 0.60 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Men's Engraved Wedding Band
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning 14k rose gold men's wedding band features intricate hand engraved details throughout its circumference. For added shimmer, round brilliant cut diamonds are set along bo...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Classic Men's Platinum Wedding Band Ring New w/ Box & Papers
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
A classic band just for the Groom in .950 Platinum. Sleek with slightly domed contoured style for a modern fit, this new Benchmark Comfort Fit Men's Wedding Ring is ready say "I do"...
Platinum
GIA Certified 1.02 Carat Natural Round Diamond Solitaire Mens Ring 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
GIA certified 1.02 carat solitaire diamond ring. Report number 6213187765 Stating I color SI2 clarity & good cut. No fluorescence. Mounted in solitaire form 14kt 7.7 g Size 9.5...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$588Sale Price / item|20% Off
Minimal Baguette Blue Sapphire Diamond Half Eternity Band Ring in 14k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Minimal Baguette Blue Sapphire Diamond Half Eternity Band Ring in 14K Gold featuring natural blue sapphire of 0.72 carat and diamonds of 0.09 carats. The gorgeous handcrafted ring go...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Star Set Old Cut Diamond Band Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Circa 1900 This 18ct yellow gold band ring is a stunning Edwardian piece that exudes elegance and charm. The ring features one old cut diam...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold, Star Set Diamond Band Ring, Circa 1960
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Diamond Set Gypsy Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Stamped Hallmarked Birmingham Makers Mark GA Circa 1960s This 18ct yellow gold band ring is a stunning piece that exudes elega...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Five Stone Star Setting Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous 18ct gold band holds five old mine cut diamonds totalling 25pts. They are bright and have a lovely sparkle and set in a star settings. Ring Size: U 1/2 or 10 1/4 Band...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Diamond Chased Gold Men’s Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1890 This highly unusual antique 14K gold ring is chased with two profile busts of an Egyptian pharaoh and stylized floral designs. The ring is prong set with a sparkling...
Diamond
Georgian Mourning Ring With Black Enamel 1810's
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: late Georgian period, 1810. Origin: United Kingdom. Size: 9 Weight: 4.75 gr. This ring is a late English Georgian mourning band, made of yellow gold and black enamel, to com...
Enamel
Oltremare Gioielli 18k Solid Gold Ruby Band Made in Italy
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
18k Solid Gold Wedding Band with Rubies Made in Italy by Oltremare Gioielli Celebrate your everlasting love with this radiant solid gold wedding band, adorned with natural rubies an...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian 10K Yellow Gold Engraved Wide Band Wedding Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 10K Yellow Gold Engraved Wide Band Wedding Ring. This beautiful wedding band is crafted in 10k yellow gold. The ring is engraved all around the ring and i...
Yellow Gold
$134,400Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Certified 12.01ct Color Change Green-Brown Cat's Eye Diamond Men's Ring
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
This bold, contemporary dome ring will not go unnoticed! One of the most sought-after colored gemstones in the world, the Chrysoberyl Cat's Eye possesses not just one, but two rare ...
Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Cat’s Eye, Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Floral 9mm Wide Women's Wedding Band in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This 1970s vintage floral wedding band in 14K yellow gold is one of many unique finds from our estate wedding ring collection at Bracken Jewelers in Santa Monica, California. Deep re...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tacori Platinum Scroll Band 7.5mm Tacori Scrollwork Mans Men's Wedding Ring Band
By Tacori
Located in Austin, TX
This genuine and authentic Tacori man’s wedding band has a distinctive and distinguished scrollwork design that endlessly swirls around the center of it. Made in platinum, this band ...
Platinum
18K Yellow Gold Hand Engraved Eternity Princess Cut Ruby Men's Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Custom Metal- 18K Yellow Gold, .750 Stones- 8 Princess Cut Natural Rubies, 1.60 Carats. Size-7-13 Entirely Handmade Art Deco Inspired Hand Engraved 18K Yellow Gold...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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