Rings
Antique and Vintage Rings
21st Century and Contemporary Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Modern Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Modern Rings
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Retro Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Contemporary Rings
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Rings
Alexandrite, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Artisan Rings
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Iolite, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Modern Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Modern Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Modern Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Modern Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1920s Art Deco Vintage Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Renaissance Rings
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Rings
Diamond, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Rings
Alexandrite, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Contemporary Rings
Garnet, 18k Gold, Gold
1990s Rings
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s Modern Rings
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Edwardian Rings
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Rings
Alexandrite, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Artisan Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Arts and Crafts Rings
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Rings
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Rings
White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Rings
Alexandrite, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Contemporary Rings
18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Gothic Revival Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Rings
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Rings
Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Rings
White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Rings
Diamond, White Gold
1980s Contemporary Vintage Rings
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Victorian Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Rings
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
2010s Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k 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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