Vintage Style Opal Engagement Rings
1990s Contemporary Vintage Style Opal Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century Japanese Art Deco Vintage Style Opal Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Vintage Style Opal Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
1980s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Style Opal Engagement Rings
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
1930s Swedish Art Nouveau Vintage Style Opal Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
1940s Swedish Art Nouveau Vintage Style Opal Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
1970s Swedish Modernist Vintage Style Opal Engagement Rings
18k Gold
1960s European Empire Vintage Style Opal Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
1950s Swedish Arts and Crafts Vintage Style Opal Engagement Rings
Turquoise, 18k Gold
1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Style Opal Engagement Rings
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Silver
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Style Opal Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
1940s Swedish Neoclassical Vintage Style Opal Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Style Opal Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1930s Norwegian Art Deco Vintage Style Opal Engagement Rings
Silver, Enamel
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Vintage Style Opal Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
2010s Asian Vintage Style Opal Engagement Rings
Pink Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
1890s European Victorian Vintage Style Opal Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Vintage Style Opal Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Vintage Style Opal Engagement Rings
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
1770s Portuguese Georgian Vintage Style Opal Engagement Rings
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Silver
2010s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Style Opal Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
20th Century Vintage Style Opal Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1850s British Victorian Vintage Style Opal Engagement Rings
Pearl, Ruby, Gold
2010s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Style Opal Engagement Rings
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Style Opal Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Silver, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Burmese Modern Vintage Style Opal Engagement Rings
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s Edwardian Vintage Style Opal Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vintage Style Opal Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Australian Artist Vintage Style Opal Engagement Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s French Vintage Style Opal Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Retro Vintage Style Opal Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Vintage Style Opal Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Art Nouveau Vintage Style Opal Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Vintage Style Opal Engagement Rings
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s English Vintage Style Opal Engagement Rings
20th Century Japanese Art Deco Vintage Style Opal Engagement Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Style Opal Engagement Rings
Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Belgian Modern Vintage Style Opal Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Style Opal Engagement Rings
Opal, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Style Opal Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
20th Century Japanese Art Deco Vintage Style Opal Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Belgian Modern Vintage Style Opal Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Vintage Style Opal Engagement Rings
Jasper, Quartz, Opal, Onyx, Hematite, Agate, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
1980s British Victorian Vintage Style Opal Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
20th Century British Artisan Vintage Style Opal Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century French Vintage Style Opal Engagement Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold
Late 20th Century American Vintage Style Opal Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Gold
Mid-20th Century British Vintage Style Opal Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 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 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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