Vintage Real Ruby Ring
2010s Turkish Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Turkish Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby
Vintage 1980s Cluster Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Cluster Rings
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Late 20th Century Modernist Cluster Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s European Retro Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Dome Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1970s European Retro Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby
Vintage 1980s European Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s European Retro Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Italian Belle Époque Dome Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Portuguese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Portuguese Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1980s European Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s European Retro Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s European Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s European Retro Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s European Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1990s Turkish Retro Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver
Vintage 1970s European Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1960s European Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 10k Gold
1990s European Retro Band Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s European Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique 18th Century Georgian Cluster Rings
Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s European Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s European Retro Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s European Retro Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Contemporary Fashion Rings
Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Neoclassical Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, Platinum
Late 20th Century Modernist Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Diamond, Platinum
2010s Italian Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1990s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
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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 ExpertFebruary 17, 2023To 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.
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