Wolf Ring
2010s American Artist Cocktail Rings
14k Gold
2010s Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Fashion Rings
Coral, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s North American Contemporary Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Contemporary Signet Rings
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 1890s Belgian Modern Wedding Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Artisan Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold, 24k Gold
20th Century French Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Signet Rings
Amethyst, Gold
Vintage 1930s European Cluster Rings
2010s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s French Retro Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s French Retro Cocktail Rings
Turquoise, Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s Finnish Empire Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s French Retro Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s French Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold, Platinum
2010s British Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Swedish Baroque Revival Brooches
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, 18k Gold
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Antique 1770s Portuguese Georgian Dangle Earrings
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Silver
2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings
Garnet, 14k Gold
Vintage 1920s Swiss Edwardian Signet Rings
Carnelian
Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Signet Rings
Onyx, Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Etruscan Revival Signet Rings
Agate, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Georgian Signet Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Fashion Rings
Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Signet Rings
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Gold
2010s American Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Engagement Rings
Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 1750s Italian Signet Rings
Silver, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Silver
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Signet Rings
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Steel, Gold
Antique Late 17th Century European Stuart Signet Rings
Silver
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2010s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s German Modern Signet Rings
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century American Fashion Rings
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Silver
Late 20th Century Greek Modern More Rings
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s French Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s French Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Band Rings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s French Retro Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century French Retro Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
2010s French Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1950s French Retro Bridal Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Signet Rings
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Signet Rings
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold
Antique 1820s Italian Signet Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s British Signet Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s French Retro Bridal Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Unknown Artisan Band Rings
Silver
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold
European More Rings
Antique 19th Century English Classical Roman Signet Rings
Carnelian, 15k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian More Rings
Ruby, Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1830s British Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Belgian Retro Signet Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.
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