Index Finger Ring
2010s American Modern Fashion Rings
18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Band Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s British Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Fashion Rings
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings
Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Turkish Fashion Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Turkish Fashion Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Turkish Fashion Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Turkish Fashion Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Turkish Modern Fashion Rings
Quartz, 14k Gold
2010s Turkish Fashion Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Art Deco Fashion Rings
Quartz, 14k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Sterling Silver
1990s Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Sterling Silver
1990s Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Fashion Rings
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings
Freshwater Pearl, Gold Plate, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Fashion Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Fashion Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Black Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
2010s Cocktail Rings
Black Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
2010s Spanish Artisan Signet Rings
Vermeil
2010s Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s British Contemporary Fashion Rings
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s British Contemporary Fashion Rings
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Spanish Artisan Signet Rings
Sterling Silver
1990s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Dome Rings
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Swedish Retro Signet Rings
Onyx, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Fashion Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Medieval Band Rings
Yellow Sapphire, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Fashion Rings
Pearl, Emerald, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary Medieval Band Rings
Yellow Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Band Rings
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Silver
Vintage 1980s Art Deco Signet Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s French Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Signet Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Fashion Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Engagement Rings
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Dome Rings
Onyx, Zircon, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Artist More Rings
White Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1600s English Renaissance Engagement Rings
1990s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Finger rings were a sign of wealth, status, and knowledge in Ancient Rome. The Romans wore multiple rings at once and favored showy examples. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of authentic Roman rings from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Traditionally, a Claddagh ring is worn on the ring finger of the left hand. An engaged person usually positions the ring with the heart pointing outward, while a married person flips it around, showing it off with the heart pointing inward. Find a selection of Claddagh rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022During the 18th and 19th centuries, mourning rings were worn on the pinky finger. When the jewelry came back into fashion in the 1930s and 40s, the tradition of displaying a mourning ring on the fifth finger continued. Today, people may opt to wear the rings on any finger. You'll find a variety of mourning rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Which finger you should wear a dragon ring on is largely a matter of personal preference. It also depends on the size of the ring. Most people choose not to wear the rings on their ring fingers unless the jewelry serves as engagement or wedding rings. Shop a variety of dragon rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024The fourth finger, or ring finger, is typically the finger used for engagement rings. However, which hand people typically wear engagement rings on varies. The left hand is the most common option in the U.S., Austria, Bulgaria, Germany, France, Ireland, Mexico, the UK, Norway, Poland, Russia, Canada, Australia and other countries. In Italy, Croatia, the Netherlands, Portugal, Switzerland, Spain and India, engagement rings usually go on the right hand. Explore a large collection of engagement rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023What finger you wear a Cartier Love ring on is largely a matter of personal preference. However, many people wear it on the ring fingers of their right hands. Following the immense success of the Love bracelet, which was designed by Italian jeweler Aldo Cipullo in 1969, Cartier went on to produce earrings, necklaces and rings. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Cartier Love rings.
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