William Griffiths Rings
Antique 1820s English Arms, Armor and Weapons
Metal
People Also Browsed
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Vases
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary British Daybeds
Brass, Steel
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Natural Specimens
Stone, Multi-gemstone
Mid-20th Century Unknown Late Victorian Historical Memorabilia
Wood
1670s Old Masters Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Antique 15th Century and Earlier African Antiquities
Limestone
Vintage 1960s American Classical Roman Busts
Brass
Antique 1840s English Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique Mid-18th Century German Rococo Console Tables
Marble
1660s Portrait Paintings
Oil
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Mongolian Natural Specimens
Other
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Brazilian Natural Specimens
Quartz, Other
Antique 15th Century and Earlier South African Natural Specimens
Other
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Club Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Glass
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Natural Specimens
Other
Recent Sales
2010s Australian Gothic Revival Cocktail Rings
Blue Topaz, Topaz, 9k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Medieval Cocktail Rings
Garnet, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Australian Medieval Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Renaissance Fashion Rings
Tourmaline, Tanzanite, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Australian Gothic Revival Cocktail Rings
Blue Topaz, Topaz, Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Australian Baroque Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, Rubelite, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold, Gold
2010s Australian Gothic Revival Engagement Rings
Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Australian Medieval Fashion Rings
Yellow Sapphire, Garnet, Black Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow...
2010s Australian Baroque Fashion Rings
Blue Topaz, Pearl, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Gothic Revival Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Topaz, Diamond, Citrine, Enamel, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold...
2010s Australian Gothic Revival Solitaire Rings
Morganite, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Australian Gothic Revival Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Rose Gold, Gold
2010s Australian Gothic Revival Cocktail Rings
Morganite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Australian Medieval Engagement Rings
Sapphire, White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Tanzanite, Diamond, Gold, 18k ...
2010s Australian Romantic Fashion Rings
Blue Topaz, Topaz, Garnet, Diamond, 9k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Gothic Revival Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Byzantine Fashion Rings
Diamond, Black Diamond, Kunzite, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling...
2010s Baroque Cocktail Rings
Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 24k Gold
2010s Australian Baroque Cocktail Rings
Garnet, Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Signet Rings
Garnet, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Victorian Cocktail Rings
Ruby, White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Australian Baroque Cocktail Rings
Tanzanite, Gold, 22k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Medieval Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Aquamarine, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapp...
2010s Australian Baroque Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Citrine, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Australian Baroque Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Renaissance Engagement Rings
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Australian Renaissance Engagement Rings
Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, 9k Gold
2010s Australian Renaissance Three-Stone Rings
Tourmaline, Tanzanite, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Australian Baroque Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Diamond, Pink Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Baroque Cocktail Rings
Topaz, Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Tourmaline, Sapphire, Ruby, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Australian Baroque Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, E...
2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Australian Baroque Cocktail Rings
Morganite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Baroque Cocktail Rings
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Morganite, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Australian Victorian Cocktail Rings
Morganite, 9k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Australian Gothic Revival Engagement Rings
Kunzite, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Australian Victorian Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Australian Gothic Revival Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Quartz, Diamond, 9k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Renaissance Engagement Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Citrine, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Australian Baroque Cocktail Rings
Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Australian Renaissance Three-Stone Rings
Pink Sapphire, Rubelite, Tourmaline, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Australian Renaissance Three-Stone Rings
White Diamond, Zircon, Diamond, Blue Zircon, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold,...
2010s Australian Gothic Revival Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Blue Topaz, Topaz, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k ...
2010s Australian Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Garnet, Emerald, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique 1870s British Late Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tsavorite, Garnet, Gold, Platinum, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k ...
2010s Australian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Black Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, Aquamarine...
Antique Late 19th Century Dining Room Chairs
Oak
2010s Australian Romantic Engagement Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Baroque Fashion Rings
Citrine, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Australian Baroque Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Citrine, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Australian Gothic Revival Cocktail Rings
Iolite, Topaz, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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.