Rings
2010s American Artisan Rings
Indicolite, Tourmaline, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Artisan Rings
Tanzanite, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Rings
Sapphire, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold
1960s Italian Artisan Vintage Rings
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Rings
Tanzanite, Sterling Silver
2010s Belgian Artisan Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century European Artisan Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1980s North American Artisan Vintage Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Unknown Artisan Rings
Emerald, Jade, Onyx, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Chinese Artisan Rings
Jade, 14k Gold
Early 1800s British Georgian Antique Rings
Crystal, 15k Gold, Enamel
1980s Artisan Vintage Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Artisan Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Rings
Rubelite, Zircon, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Rings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel
2010s British Georgian Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Artisan Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Rings
Star Ruby, Ruby, Diamond, Platinum
Early 1800s Georgian Antique Rings
Diamond, Gold, Silver, Enamel
2010s American Artisan Rings
Diamond, Morganite, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Rings
Topaz, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
1820s Georgian Antique Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1970s British Artisan Vintage Rings
Diamond, Gold
2010s American Artisan Rings
Ruby, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Rings
Rubelite, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1820s British Georgian Antique Rings
Pearl, Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Rings
Emerald, Diamond, Silver, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
18th Century Georgian Antique Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century Italian Artisan Rings
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1840s European George III Antique Rings
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
2010s American Artisan Rings
Sapphire, Sterling Silver
1990s American Artisan Rings
Garnet, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
18th Century Georgian Antique Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Rings
Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
1990s Italian Artisan Rings
Diamond, Aquamarine, White Gold, 18k Gold
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
2010s American Artisan Rings
Garnet, Diamond, Tsavorite, Green Sapphire, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Rings
Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Rings
Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Rings
Garnet, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
15th Century and Earlier Italian Artisan Antique Rings
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Silver, 9k Gold
2010s American Artisan Rings
Sapphire, Other, Sterling Silver
1990s French Artisan Rings
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18th Century Georgian Antique Rings
Early 2000s Italian Artisan Rings
Garnet, Sterling Silver
2010s Thai Artisan Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Rings
Rhodolite, Garnet, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Rings
Brown Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Rings
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Rings
Onyx, Diamond, Coral, White Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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.