Yellow Sapphire Ballerina Ring
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
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2010s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Cocktail Rings
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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Cluster Rings
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20th Century Unknown Modern Cluster Rings
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Engagement Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Band Rings
White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
20th Century Thai Cocktail Rings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
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2010s Italian Contemporary Band Rings
White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Band Rings
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cluster Rings
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Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Late 20th Century Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Models and Miniatures
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Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century French Band Rings
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Cluster Rings
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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Modern Fashion Rings
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Mid-20th Century More Rings
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Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold
20th Century Fashion Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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2010s Russian Contemporary Fashion Rings
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Vintage 1970s Cluster Rings
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Cocktail Rings
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cluster Rings
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings
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2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
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Vintage 1980s Italian Engagement Rings
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Bridal Rings
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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 8, 2023Whether you should wear a yellow or white gold sapphire ring is a matter of personal choice. Some people love the look of contrasting metals and stones, so they may prefer to place a cool blue or clear sapphire in a warm-toned yellow gold setting. Those who want a more unified look can choose metals and gemstones with a similar color temperature, such as white gold with a blue sapphire. Shop a wide variety of sapphire rings on 1stDibs.
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