Vintage Looking Wedding Rings
1970s Vintage Looking Wedding Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1930s American Vintage Looking Wedding Rings
22k Gold
20th Century Modern Vintage Looking Wedding Rings
Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Vintage Looking Wedding Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Looking Wedding Rings
22k Gold
1960s Swedish Retro Vintage Looking Wedding Rings
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
1980s Swedish Retro Vintage Looking Wedding Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1940s Swedish Retro Vintage Looking Wedding Rings
18k Gold
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Looking Wedding Rings
22k Gold
1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Looking Wedding Rings
Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Platinum
1960s Neoclassical Vintage Looking Wedding Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Modern Vintage Looking Wedding Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Vintage Looking Wedding Rings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Retro Vintage Looking Wedding Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1950s Vintage Looking Wedding Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Late 20th Century Retro Vintage Looking Wedding Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s American Vintage Looking Wedding Rings
Silver
1990s American Vintage Looking Wedding Rings
Silver
1990s American Vintage Looking Wedding Rings
Silver
1990s American Vintage Looking Wedding Rings
Silver
1990s American Vintage Looking Wedding Rings
Silver
1990s American Vintage Looking Wedding Rings
14k Gold, Sterling Silver
1970s Swedish Retro Vintage Looking Wedding Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s American Vintage Looking Wedding Rings
Silver
1970s European Retro Vintage Looking Wedding Rings
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, 14k Gold
20th Century Vintage Looking Wedding Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s American Vintage Looking Wedding Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Retro Vintage Looking Wedding Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
1990s American Retro Vintage Looking Wedding Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century English Vintage Looking Wedding Rings
22k Gold
1990s Vintage Looking Wedding Rings
Platinum
1990s Vintage Looking Wedding Rings
Platinum
1960s Italian Art Deco Vintage Looking Wedding Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1990s North American Modern Vintage Looking Wedding Rings
Diamond, Platinum
1980s Vintage Looking Wedding Rings
Diamond, Platinum
1990s Vintage Looking Wedding Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1990s Vintage Looking Wedding Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
1950s American Modern Vintage Looking Wedding Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s Vintage Looking Wedding Rings
Diamond, Platinum
1980s Vintage Looking Wedding Rings
Diamond, Platinum
1950s Retro Vintage Looking Wedding Rings
Diamond, Platinum
1950s Art Deco Vintage Looking Wedding Rings
Diamond, Platinum
1990s Vintage Looking Wedding Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Vintage Looking Wedding Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1940s Vintage Looking Wedding Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Vintage Looking Wedding Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Looking Wedding Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Contemporary Vintage Looking Wedding Rings
Jade, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Looking Wedding Rings
Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century American Modern Vintage Looking Wedding Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1970s Unknown Retro Vintage Looking Wedding Rings
Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Looking Wedding Rings
Emerald, Platinum
1990s Vintage Looking Wedding Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Looking Wedding Rings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Art Deco Vintage Looking Wedding Rings
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Looking Wedding Rings
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Vintage Looking Wedding Rings
Platinum
Late 20th Century Modernist Vintage Looking Wedding Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
20th Century Vintage Looking Wedding Rings
Rose Gold, 18k Gold
1980s Contemporary Vintage Looking Wedding Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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Finding the Right rings for You
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.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023What wedding rings looked like in the 1800s was similar to other Victorian jewelry. The Victorian era spanned from 1837 to 1901, coinciding with the reign of Queen Victoria in the United Kingdom. At the beginning of this period, rings were made of gold and affordable only to the wealthy. Designs for Victorian-era rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal. Some featured stones secured by collets, settings similar to bezels, with prongs and a closed back. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Victorian wedding rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024There isn't much known about what Jackie Kennedy's wedding ring looked like because she typically wore only her engagement ring from John F. Kennedy. That ring featured a 2.88-carat diamond and a 2.84-carat emerald, set in a toi et moi design accented by marquise-cut and round-cut diamonds on the side. Van Cleef & Arpels created the custom piece. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Van Cleef & Arpels rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023There are a few types of wedding bands that can make an engagement ring look bigger. A pav� band set with smaller diamonds or an eternity band can create the illusion of a bigger gemstone on an engagement ring. Slim, minimalist flat or dome wedding bands produce a similar effect by allowing the eye to focus on the engagement ring placed above or below it. Shop a variety of wedding bands on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023Details 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.
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