Vintage Style Gemstone Rings
20th Century Brazilian Art Nouveau Vintage Style Gemstone Rings
Citrine
Late 20th Century Burmese Aesthetic Movement Vintage Style Gemstone Rings
Spinel
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Vintage Style Gemstone Rings
Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Art Deco Vintage Style Gemstone Rings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Platinum
1960s Turkish Retro Vintage Style Gemstone Rings
Spinel, Tiger's Eye, Multi-gemstone, Citrine, Garnet, Quartz, Ruby, 10k ...
1990s Vintage Style Gemstone Rings
Crystal, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s American Modernist Vintage Style Gemstone Rings
Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold
1980s Vintage Style Gemstone Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...
Late 20th Century European Contemporary Vintage Style Gemstone Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1980s Modern Vintage Style Gemstone Rings
Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Russian Empire Vintage Style Gemstone Rings
White Diamond, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century North American Retro Vintage Style Gemstone Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Unknown Retro Vintage Style Gemstone Rings
Diamond, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Vintage Style Gemstone Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Modernist Vintage Style Gemstone Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yel...
1950s American Modernist Vintage Style Gemstone Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18...
20th Century Unknown Retro Vintage Style Gemstone Rings
Diamond, White Gold
1930s Revival Vintage Style Gemstone Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Retro Vintage Style Gemstone Rings
Opal, Gold, 9k Gold
Late 20th Century Turkish Vintage Style Gemstone Rings
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Vintage Style Gemstone Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
20th Century British Victorian Vintage Style Gemstone Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Unknown Vintage Style Gemstone Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Vintage Style Gemstone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Late 20th Century English Victorian Vintage Style Gemstone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
1980s Art Deco Vintage Style Gemstone Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Art Deco Vintage Style Gemstone Rings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Style Gemstone Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Thai Art Deco Vintage Style Gemstone Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century British Vintage Style Gemstone Rings
Diamond
20th Century Unknown Vintage Style Gemstone Rings
Diamond, White Gold
1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Style Gemstone Rings
Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold
1990s American Art Deco Vintage Style Gemstone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Style Gemstone Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Vintage Style Gemstone Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Unknown Vintage Style Gemstone Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century English Vintage Style Gemstone Rings
Garnet, Opal, Gold, 9k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Vintage Style Gemstone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century North American Retro Vintage Style Gemstone Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s French Modern Vintage Style Gemstone Rings
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Modern Vintage Style Gemstone Rings
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
1950s Unknown Vintage Style Gemstone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1950s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Style Gemstone Rings
Diamond, Platinum
1950s Art Deco Vintage Style Gemstone Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Greek Classical Greek Vintage Style Gemstone Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Vintage Style Gemstone Rings
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Edwardian Vintage Style Gemstone Rings
Pearl, Chrysophrase, 14k Gold
1950s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Style Gemstone Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1960s French Art Deco Vintage Style Gemstone Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Vintage Style Gemstone Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Thai Victorian Vintage Style Gemstone Rings
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 10k Gold, White ...
20th Century Thai Art Deco Vintage Style Gemstone Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Vintage Style Gemstone Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Thai Art Deco Vintage Style Gemstone Rings
Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century English Vintage Style Gemstone Rings
White Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Italian Vintage Style Gemstone Rings
Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Modern Vintage Style Gemstone Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Style Gemstone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Vintage Style Gemstone Rings
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Thai Art Deco Vintage Style Gemstone Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White 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.
- What are vintage style rings?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Vintage-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 2, 2023A 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.
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