Rings
21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Art Deco Rings
Emerald, Aquamarine, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Rings
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
2010s Italian Modern Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond
2010s Italian Modern Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1980s Vintage Rings
Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Diamond, Platinum
1990s Rings
Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
1890s French Victorian Antique Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Rings
Emerald, Platinum
2010s Italian Modern Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Rings
Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Italian Modern Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Victorian Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century European Modern Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Swiss Art Nouveau Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Rings
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Rings
Crystal, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Rings
Amethyst, Crystal, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Brazilian Modern Rings
Citrine, Quartz, Rock Crystal
2010s Thai Contemporary Rings
Amethyst, Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Rings
Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Thai Contemporary Rings
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
1990s Thai Contemporary Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Rings
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Thai Contemporary Rings
Chalcedony, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold
Early 2000s Thai Contemporary Rings
Peridot, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Rings
Black Diamond, Onyx, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Rings
Citrine, Quartz, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Rings
Blue Sapphire, Chalcedony, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Thai Contemporary Rings
Quartz, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century British Victorian Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
1980s Thai Contemporary Vintage Rings
Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Thai Contemporary Rings
Amethyst, Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Rings
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1860s British Victorian Antique Rings
Emerald, Garnet, 15k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Retro Vintage Rings
Ruby, Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s French Rings
Garnet, Rhodolite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1870s American Neoclassical Antique Rings
Agate, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique and Vintage Rings
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 Bvlgari 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. The most collectible 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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