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Zeus Ring

14K Gold Intaglio Zeus Coin Ribbed Band Signet Mens Ring
14K Gold Intaglio Zeus Coin Ribbed Band Signet Mens Ring

14K Gold Intaglio Zeus Coin Ribbed Band Signet Mens Ring

Located in Miami, FL

Intaglio Zeus Coin Ring in 14K Gold Textured Ring. Details: Item Type: Coin Ring Metal: 14K

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Gold Intaglio Zeus Coin Ribbed Band Signet Mens Ring
14K Gold Intaglio Zeus Coin Ribbed Band Signet Mens Ring

14K Gold Intaglio Zeus Coin Ribbed Band Signet Mens Ring

Located in Miami, FL

Intaglio Zeus Coin Ring in 14K Gold Textured Ring. Details: Item Type: Coin Ring Metal: 14K

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Zeus Coin 18K Gold Ring
Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Zeus Coin 18K Gold Ring

Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Zeus Coin 18K Gold Ring

By Steven Battelle

Located in Soquel, CA

Battelle creation. Zeus is the god of the sky in ancient Greek mythology. As the chief Greek deity, Zeus

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Classical Greek Cocktail Rings

Materials

18k Gold

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Venyx 18 Karat Gold Miss Zeus Ring
Venyx 18 Karat Gold Miss Zeus Ring

Venyx 18 Karat Gold Miss Zeus Ring

By Venyx World

Located in London, GB

Ring size 50, 51, 52, 53, 54 & 56 (Alternative sizes available on a made to order basis, with an

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary More Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Venyx 18 Karat Rose Gold Miss Zeus Ring
Venyx 18 Karat Rose Gold Miss Zeus Ring

Venyx 18 Karat Rose Gold Miss Zeus Ring

By Venyx World

Located in London, GB

Ring size 49 & 54 available. (Alternative sizes available on a made to order basis, with an

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Venyx 18 Karat Gold, Black Rhodium and Diamond Miss Zeus Ring
Venyx 18 Karat Gold, Black Rhodium and Diamond Miss Zeus Ring

Venyx 18 Karat Gold, Black Rhodium and Diamond Miss Zeus Ring

By Venyx World

Located in London, GB

Ring sizes available: 49, 51, 52 & 54 (Alternative sizes available to order) 18kt Yellow Gold

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tsav...

Venyx 18 Karat Yellow Gold Black Rhodium and Diamond Miss Zeus Ring
Venyx 18 Karat Yellow Gold Black Rhodium and Diamond Miss Zeus Ring

Venyx 18 Karat Yellow Gold Black Rhodium and Diamond Miss Zeus Ring

By Venyx World

Located in London, GB

Ring size: 50 & 52 (Alternative sizes available on a made to order basis, with an estimated

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Pear Diamond Unique Bezel Engagement Ring "Dragonfly Zeus"
Pear Diamond Unique Bezel Engagement Ring "Dragonfly Zeus"

Pear Diamond Unique Bezel Engagement Ring "Dragonfly Zeus"

Located in Hertsliya, IL

Pear Diamond Bezel Set with a Diamond Twist Shank Band Unique Engagement Ring - "Dragonfly Zeus

Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Pear Diamond Infinity Twist Shank Engagement Ring "Zeus"
Pear Diamond Infinity Twist Shank Engagement Ring "Zeus"

Pear Diamond Infinity Twist Shank Engagement Ring "Zeus"

Located in Hertsliya, IL

Stunning Pear halo diamond twist shank Band engagement ring. * The list is for the engagement ring

Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Venyx 18 Karat Yellow Gold Miss Zeus Cocktail Ring
Venyx 18 Karat Yellow Gold Miss Zeus Cocktail Ring

Venyx 18 Karat Yellow Gold Miss Zeus Cocktail Ring

By Venyx World

Located in London, GB

Ring size 49, 51, 52 & 53 available. (Alternative sizes available on a made to order basis, with an

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Pear Diamond Unique Engagement Three Ring Set - "Dragonfly Zeus"
Pear Diamond Unique Engagement Three Ring Set - "Dragonfly Zeus"

Pear Diamond Unique Engagement Three Ring Set - "Dragonfly Zeus"

Located in Hertsliya, IL

Pear Diamond Unique Engagement Rings Set - "Dragon Fly" with the "Iceland" unique diamond ring

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2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Silver Ring with the Face of Zeus from Early 1900s
Silver Ring with the Face of Zeus from Early 1900s

Silver Ring with the Face of Zeus from Early 1900s

Located in roma, IT

925 ° / °° silver ring handmade in our laboratory, with the face of Zeus from the early 1900s

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Signet Rings

Materials

Silver

Venyx 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Miss Zeus Cocktail Ring
Venyx 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Miss Zeus Cocktail Ring

Venyx 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Miss Zeus Cocktail Ring

By Venyx World

Located in London, GB

Ring size: 49, 50, 52 & 54 (Alternative sizes available) Miss Zeus is her father’s daughter. She

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Susan Crow Studio FAIRMINED Yellow Gold and Diamond Helen of Troy Ring
Susan Crow Studio FAIRMINED Yellow Gold and Diamond Helen of Troy Ring

Susan Crow Studio FAIRMINED Yellow Gold and Diamond Helen of Troy Ring

By Susan Crow Studio

Located in US

Greece, Helene, daughter of Zeus. We have crafted this ring out of 18kt certified FAIRMINED yellow gold

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Sapphire Platinum Zeus Ammon Cameo Men's Ring
Vintage Sapphire Platinum Zeus Ammon Cameo Men's Ring

Vintage Sapphire Platinum Zeus Ammon Cameo Men's Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

with slight chatoyancy Deeply carved to depict the profile cameo of a youthful Zeus Ammon with his

Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary More Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

A Renaissance Cameo Ring Of A Front Facing Zeus
A Renaissance Cameo Ring Of A Front Facing Zeus

A Renaissance Cameo Ring Of A Front Facing Zeus

Located in Firenze, IT

The high relief cameo depicts a front facing Zeus, the carver has skilfully used the natural layers

Category

Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

27 Carat Carved Zeus Face Tiger's Eye Statement Ring, 24k Yellow Gold & Sterling
27 Carat Carved Zeus Face Tiger's Eye Statement Ring, 24k Yellow Gold & Sterling

27 Carat Carved Zeus Face Tiger's Eye Statement Ring, 24k Yellow Gold & Sterling

Located in Bozeman, MT

ZEUS God of the Sky and Thunder, Zeus, the ruler of Mount Olympus, Tiger's Eye Carving Statement

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tiger's Eye, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Authentic Zeus Roman Coin 3rd century BC Sterling Silver and 18 Kr Gold Ring
Authentic Zeus Roman Coin 3rd century BC Sterling Silver and 18 Kr Gold Ring

Authentic Zeus Roman Coin 3rd century BC Sterling Silver and 18 Kr Gold Ring

Located in Roma, IT

In this ring in sterling silver and 18 Kt gold, an authentic Roman coin from the third century BC

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Cocktail Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Neoclassical 4.95 CTW Purple Sapphire Diamond Platinum Zeus Intaglio Art Deco Ri
Neoclassical 4.95 CTW Purple Sapphire Diamond Platinum Zeus Intaglio Art Deco Ri

Neoclassical 4.95 CTW Purple Sapphire Diamond Platinum Zeus Intaglio Art Deco Ri

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Zeus' blessing in battle Set by split prongs and flanked by trapezoid cut diamonds Weighing in total

Category

Vintage 1960s Neoclassical Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Victorian Banded Agate Signet Ring
Antique Victorian Banded Agate Signet Ring

Antique Victorian Banded Agate Signet Ring

Located in Stamford, CT

the oak was connected to the God of Thunder, Zeus, another powerful connection. The ring is in perfect

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold

Agate Zeus Neoclassical Cameo Ring
Agate Zeus Neoclassical Cameo Ring

Agate Zeus Neoclassical Cameo Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

The oval agate plaque, depicting Zeus Amon Sol Serapis in provide facing right, early 19th century

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold and Silver Greek Zeus Coin Ring
Gold and Silver Greek Zeus Coin Ring

Gold and Silver Greek Zeus Coin Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

around this date. Yours looks like a drachma. Based on the size. With Zeus on the obverse. Size : 7

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, Silver

Antique Georgian Zeus Bloodstone Intaglio 14K Rose Gold Signet Ring
Antique Georgian Zeus Bloodstone Intaglio 14K Rose Gold Signet Ring

Antique Georgian Zeus Bloodstone Intaglio 14K Rose Gold Signet Ring

Located in New York, NY

shaped rather than flat, as are most intaglio rings, giving the gem added depth. Zeus is depicted in

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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Signet Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

Art Nouveau Nephrite Jade Intaglio 14 Karat Gold Zeus Signet Ring
Art Nouveau Nephrite Jade Intaglio 14 Karat Gold Zeus Signet Ring

Art Nouveau Nephrite Jade Intaglio 14 Karat Gold Zeus Signet Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

yellowish green in color and deeply engraved to depict the profile of a laureled Zeus Bezel set in deeply

Category

Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Signet Rings

Materials

Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carved Tiger's Eye and Gold Ring Depicting Zeus God of the Sky
Carved Tiger's Eye and Gold Ring Depicting Zeus God of the Sky

Carved Tiger's Eye and Gold Ring Depicting Zeus God of the Sky

Located in New Hope, PA

Zeus was the God of the Sky and King of the Olympian Gods. His likeness is beautifully hand carved

Category

Early 20th Century British Classical Greek More Rings

Materials

Tiger's Eye, 14k Gold

Ancient Silver Drachm Zeus/Heracles Coin in 18 Karat Gold "Papier Mâché" Ring
Ancient Silver Drachm Zeus/Heracles Coin in 18 Karat Gold "Papier Mâché" Ring

Ancient Silver Drachm Zeus/Heracles Coin in 18 Karat Gold "Papier Mâché" Ring

By Eytan Brandes

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

. The front of the coin shows Zeus seated with his eagle and his scepter. The Greek inscription to the

Category

2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Alexander the Great Zeus Coin Gold Silver Mens Ring
Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Alexander the Great Zeus Coin Gold Silver Mens Ring

Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Alexander the Great Zeus Coin Gold Silver Mens Ring

By Steven Battelle

Located in Soquel, CA

-323 BC depicts Zeus enthroned holding an eagle and sceptre. Zeus was the god of the sky in ancient

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Cocktail Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Rachel Boston Platinum Grey Salt and Pepper Diamond Engagement Ring
Rachel Boston Platinum Grey Salt and Pepper Diamond Engagement Ring

Rachel Boston Platinum Grey Salt and Pepper Diamond Engagement Ring

Located in London, GB

The 'Zeus' Ring is a one of a kind alternative Engagement Ring designed by Rachel Boston and made

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2010s British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Zeus Intaglio Gold Signet Ring
Zeus Intaglio Gold Signet Ring

Zeus Intaglio Gold Signet Ring

By Charles S. Green & Co.

Located in Sale, Cheshire

This wonderful oversized signet ring features an intaglio carving of Zeus, King of the Gods in

Category

Mid-20th Century English Signet Rings

Materials

9k Gold

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Egyptian Revival Pharaoh Diamond Pearl Ruby Enamel Gold Brooch by Carlo Giuliano

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Located in London, GB

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Large Impressive 1897 Liberty Head Half Eagle 22K Gold Coin 14K Gold Ring

Large Impressive 1897 Liberty Head Half Eagle 22K Gold Coin 14K Gold Ring

Located in New York, NY

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Located in Jersey City, NJ

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American Eagle Lady Liberty Coin Ring with 14k Yellow Gold Rope Band

American Eagle Lady Liberty Coin Ring with 14k Yellow Gold Rope Band

Located in Sugar Land, TX

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2010s American Signet Rings

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Located in New York, NY

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Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

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Located in New York, NY

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2010s American Solitaire Rings

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Located in New York, NY

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Materials

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Antique Victorian Tiara with Diamond Star - c.1890

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Located in London, GB

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Located in Stockholm, SE

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Located in New York, NY

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Zeus Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact zeus ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and 14k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 11 vintage editions and 7 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a zeus ring from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic zeus ring over the years, but those made by Venyx World and Charles S. Green & Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A zeus ring of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 4, is particularly popular. An oval cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also cushion cut and uncut versions for sale. Finding a zeus ring for sale for men should be easy, but there are 15 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as women, too.

How Much is a Zeus Ring?

Prices for a zeus ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $879 and can go as high as $12,800, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,100.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

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 ringsvintage 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.