Rings
1990s Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
20th Century Italian Modern Rings
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
2010s Rings
Diamond, Onyx, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Italian Modern Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Rings
Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Rings
Diamond, Opal, Rubelite, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rings
Amethyst, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Rings
Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s European Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Rings
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
1960s Italian Vintage Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Rings
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rings
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Rings
Rose Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Italian Artisan Rings
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Rings
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Rings
Diamond, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
2010s Modern Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Rings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
2010s Rings
Diamond, Platinum
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary European Rings
Rose Gold
20th Century Italian Rings
Onyx, Gold
Late 20th Century Rings
Blue Topaz, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Rings
Diamond, Platinum
1960s Vintage Rings
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Rings
White Gold
1970s Vintage Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Rings
Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Rings
18k Gold, Rose Gold
1990s Italian Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Vintage Rings
Jasper, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Contemporary Vintage Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Rings
Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rings
Diamond, White Gold
1970s Vintage Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
1930s Italian Vintage Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique and Vintage Rings, Cocktail Rings and Art Deco Rings for Sale on 1stDibs
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.