Vintage Modernist Wedding Ring
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Wedding Rings
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Engagement Rings
Pearl, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Band Rings
Sterling Silver, Gold, Vermeil
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Dome Rings
Sterling Silver
20th Century Modernist Band Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Danish Modernist Cocktail Rings
Crystal, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1970s American Cocktail Rings
Coral, Pearl, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century British Modernist Band Rings
9k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Band Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Modernist Fashion Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Band Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Band Rings
Tanzanite, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Modernist Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Modernist Band Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Dome Rings
Carnelian, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Agate, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Modernist Drop Earrings
Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Gold Plate
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Signet Rings
Agate, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Finnish Modernist Cufflinks
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Carnelian, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Signet Rings
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s British Modern Signet Rings
Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Band Rings
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s Swedish Modernist Dome Rings
Agate, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Signet Rings
1990s Italian Contemporary Band Rings
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Signet Rings
18k Gold
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Mid-20th Century Modernist Wedding Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Modernist Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modernist Fashion Rings
Quartz, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Finnish Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s Modernist Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Modernist Band Rings
Platinum
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Modernist Engagement Rings
Moonstone, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Finnish Modernist Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s German Modernist Cocktail Rings
Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Cocktail Rings
Garnet, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s American Band Rings
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Band Rings
14k Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Band Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1950s Finnish Modernist Cocktail Rings
Jade, Moonstone, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Engagement Rings
Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Jade, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Israeli Modernist Engagement Rings
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s Swedish Modernist Cocktail Rings
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Artisan Cocktail Rings
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Modernist Band Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Engagement Rings
Tourmaline, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s Swedish Modernist Cocktail Rings
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s Finnish Modernist Engagement Rings
14k Gold
Vintage 1970s Modernist Cocktail Rings
18k Gold, Copper
Vintage 1980s Modernist Band Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
1940s Expressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor
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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.