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Rings For Sale
Style: Modern
Style: Renaissance Revival
Cartier 18kt Gold Walking Elephants Band Ring.
Located in Rome, IT
Ring made of 18 kt. white and yellow gold signed Cartier. This beautiful band ring is made with 5 elephants that appear to walk inside the band. The jewel design is now out of produc...
Category

Early 2000s French Modern Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 12mm White South Sea Pearl and Multi Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed White South Sea Pearl and Diamond Cocktail Ring. Center securely nestled with a Hand set 12mm White South Sea Pearl with almost no blemishes surroun...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Boucheron 4.87 carat Colombian emerald diamond 18k gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Crafted in the 1960s, this Mid Century ring by Monture Boucheron is a stunning display of bold color and refined design. It showcases an SSEF-certified 4.87-carat octagonal cut Colom...
Category

1960s Modern Vintage Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Gold and Ocean Australian Blue Green Black Opal Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Set with a natural oval black opal of warm ocean blue green color this ring is nature showing its most rare of the opal family. There is a spectrum of color in this Australian opa...
Category

1990s Australian Modern Rings

Materials

Opal, 10k Gold

1.002 Carat, VS-1, Light Yellow, Earth-Mined Diamond Ring made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a CGL Certified 1.002 Carat Natural VS-1, Light Yellow Diamond and 0.26 Carat Diamond accents set in Platinum. Diamonds have been adorned and cherished thr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Estate 18k Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A spectacular sapphire and diamond cocktail ring! This gorgeous ring is crafted in vibrant yellow gold, and features a central 5.25ct oval cut sapphire. The sapphire is wonderfully f...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

80s Emerald Diamond Zig Zag Ring Sz 5 Band Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage emerald & diamond band crafted in 18 karat yellow gold (circa 1980s). Emeralds measure approx. 2.5mm each. Diamonds total an estimated 0.42 carats (estimated at I-J...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Platinum 4.79tcw AAA Emerald & Diamond Ring, Dark Green Emerald & VVS2 Diamo
Located in Jupiter, FL
Introducing our exquisite three-stone ring, boasting a magnificent 4.16-carat emerald, radiating pure emerald galore. This triple-A quality gem, with its rich, dark green hue, captiv...
Category

2010s Zambian Modern Rings

Materials

Emerald, Platinum

70s-80s 14K Gold 22.21 carat Multi-Color Sapphire Cocktail Dome Ring
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Cocktail ring from 70s-80s Dome Ring in 14K yellow gold 18 Multi-color Sapphires approximate 22.21 carats in total Ring size 7 Approximate Measurements: Front 26 mm wide ...
Category

20th Century American Modern Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold

Large Estate Morganite and Diamond Ring in 14K Rose Gold.
Located in San Francisco, CA
Oh Morganite, how I love you! Your beautiful peachy pink color is just so perfect!! Crafted in 14K Rose Gold, this large estate piece features One Cushion Cut Morganite, approximatel...
Category

2010s American Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

18k yellow gold ring with coral - 19.3 grams - ringsize U.S. 6.5 - EU. 17 (53)
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold ring set with coral - ring size U.S. 6.5 EU. 17 (53) detailed description: the top of the ring is 2.6 cm wide and 1.0 cm high. total weight 19.3 grams ring size U...
Category

1980s Dutch Modern Vintage Rings

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Swedish Mid-Century Modern 18k Gold & Ruby Cocktail Ring signed Ceson, 1979
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Swedish Mid-Century Modern (cigar style) cocktail ring. In 18 karat gold. Center-set with a square cut lab-created ruby gemstone. Fully marked to the shank for the Swedish ...
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1970s Swedish Modern Vintage Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Soleste 0.36ct G VS1 Cushion Natural Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Tiffany & Co. Soleste 0.36 carat G VS1 Cushion Natural Diamond Halo Engagement Ring Metal: Platinum Weight: 4.34 grams Diamond: 0.36 carat cushion G VS1 natural diamond Accent diamon...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

2.01 Carat Natural, Vivid Green Emerald & Diamond Cocktail Ring made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning ring featuring a AIGS Certified 2.01 Carat Natural Colombian Emerald and 0.98 Carats of Diamond Accents set in Platinum. People have admired emerald’s green for thousands ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Yellow Gold Open Heart Ring
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Open Heart Ring crafted in 18k yellow gold Ring Size: 5.75 Approximate Weight: Gross - 10.70 grams Approximate Measurement: Ring Top 17.7mm at w...
Category

20th Century American Modern Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18ct Yellow Gold Leaf Ring by H.Stern
Located in Glasgow, GB
18ct yellow gold leaf ring by H.Stern, featuring a wraparound form with detailed leaf decoration. • Assay: .750 (18ct gold). • Period: Modern. •...
Category

Late 20th Century Brazilian Modern Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 3.40 Carats Unheated Rubies and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Ring set in Platinum featuring a GIA Certified 3.40 Carat Natural unheated Rubies and 1.41 Carat Diamonds. Rubies are referred to as "Ratnaraj" in Sanskrit meaning the Ki...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

GIA Certified 1.07 Carat Pigeon's Blood Red Burmese Ruby Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Ring set in Platinum featuring a GIA Certified 1.07 Carat Natural Burmese Ruby and 0.37 Carat Diamonds. Rubies are referred to as "Ratnaraj" in Sanskrit meaning the King ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Bitcoin Blockchain Torus 18K Gold Ring with Center Baguette Diamond
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This piece by John Brevard was inspired by the bitcoin blockchain using a parametric modeling tool. Featuring 18K yellow gold with 9 round white diamonds at 2 mm each and 1 center ba...
Category

2010s American Modern Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Gold Multi Gemstone Sputnik Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
A space age 18Kt Sputnik design ring, taking brilliance from the sun and the moon, is set in four layers of color with a mix of tourmalines, white topaz, peridot and various colors o...
Category

1960s Modern Vintage Rings

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold

7 Carat Emerald Cut Ametrine Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Elegant and finely detailed Gold Solitaire Cocktail Ring. Centering a securely nestled Hand set 7 Carat Emerald Cut Ametrine. Bea...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Rings

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Stelring Silver & Gold Ball and Hook Bypass Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Tiffany & Co. Stelring Silver & Gold Ball and Hook Bypass Ring Metal: Sterling silver & 18k yellow gold Weight: 2.40 grams Size: 5.5 (US) Signed: Tiffany & Co. 925 750 Band: 2mm Bal...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rings

Materials

Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

14k Gold Ring with Kunzite, Side Tanzanites and Diamonds
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring with natural kunzite, side tanzanites and diamonds. Weight: 2.50 g. Depends from size. Central stone: Natural kunzite Color - pink, oval cut, weight - approx 3...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, Kunzite, Tanzanite, 14k Gold

GIA Certified 1.01 Carat Natural InternallyFlawless Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a GIA Certified 1.01 Carat Natural K, IF Diamonds made in Platinum. Diamonds have been adorned and cherished throughout human history and date back to thou...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GRS Certified 2.72 Carat Pigeon's Blood Oval Deep Red Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
An exquisite peagon's blood deep red ruby set with two trillion cut diamonds d/e color vvs clarity set in platinum
Category

2010s Italian Modern Rings

Materials

Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

6.48 Carat Green Emerald Eternity Band Ring for Mom in 925 Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
6.48 Carat Green Emerald Eternity Band Ring in sterling silver. You shall need these eternity band to make a statement with your look. These eternity band create a sparkling, luxurio...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rings

Materials

Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver

4.08tcw 14K Asscher Cut Emerald Three-Stone Ring - Rich Green Bezel Set Gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
Introducing our exquisite Emerald Trilogy Ring, featuring a magnificent 3.08-carat Asscher-cut emerald as the focal point, radiating with a rich dark green hue and transparent clarit...
Category

2010s Zambian Modern Rings

Materials

Emerald, Gold

Vintage Verdura Caged Ring
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
Presenting a timeless piece from Verdura's iconic Caged Collection—a vintage Caged Ring crafted in 18k yellow gold, encasing 25 mixed-cut faceted rock crysta...
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Rings

Materials

Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Tiffany T. True Wide 18 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring 5.5MM
Located in Baltimore, MD
Tiffany & Co. Tiffany T. True 18 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring 5.5MM Metal: 18k yellow gold Weight: 6.43 grams Width: 5.5mm Size: 11 (US) Signed: Tiffany & Co. Au750 ITALY Retail: $2,...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 4.28 Carat Antique Moval Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Original vintage diamond - Large 4.28ct size! - GIA certified - Antique marquise/moval cut! Very rare! - Very bright white and colorless with E color - SI2 clarity with well hid...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 4.03ct Split Band Marquise Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Victoria,, AU
A modern take on timeless elegance, this exquisite engagement ring features a GIA-certified 4.03ct Marquise-cut diamond (E color, VS1 clarity), set in 18k white gold. The striking s...
Category

2010s Australian Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Modern Diamond Ring of 14k White Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
This statement ring (circa 2000-2010) features ribbons of glittery diamonds (with combined weight of 1.50ct) set in 14k white gold. The substantial ring measures 1.8 inches from nor...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Kai Flora Blossom Turquoise and Opal Cocktail Ring
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
A masterful blend of natural beauty and refined craftsmanship, the Flora Blossom Turquoise and Opal Cocktail Ring is an exquisite statement piece. Designed in solid 14K gold, this ri...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 26.41 carat aquamarine diamond platinum cocktail ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage platinum cocktail ring showcases a 26.41-carat emerald cut aquamarine, accented by four marquise and six round brilliant cut diamonds totaling approximately 1.20 carats,...
Category

1980s Modern Vintage Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

C.Dunaigre 7.59 Carat Oval Ruby Diamond Cocktail Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite natural Ruby gemstone has a captivating beauty is showcased within a bespoke, handcrafted setting made of solid platinum. The ring's design is elevated with a dazzling...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

14 Karat Gold Ring with Amethyst and Diamonds
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 karat solid gold ring with genuine amethyst and diamonds. February birthstone. Weight: 6.50 g. Size: 7 US Central stone: genuine amethyst Weight: approx 8.00 ct. Color: violet, o...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

EXCEPTIONAL GIA GRS Certified Peagon's Blood 5 Carat Unheated Ruby Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
5-Carat Vivid Red “Pigeon’s Blood” Ruby Unheated – Mozambique – GRS Certified Experience the pinnacle of rarity and beauty with this extraordinary 5.00-carat natural ruby, exhibitin...
Category

2010s American Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Tiffany T. True Wide Band Ring 18K Rose Gold 5.5MM
Located in Baltimore, MD
Tiffany & Co. Tiffany T. True Wide Band Ring 18K Rose Gold 5.5MM Metal: 18k rose gold Weight: 5.73 grams Width 5.5mm Retail: $2,250 USD Size: 8 (US) Signed: ©Tiffany & Co. Au750 ITALY
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rings

Materials

Rose Gold

1.39 Carat 'Honey-Color' Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl and Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning Ring featuring a 1.39 Carat Natural Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl and 0.78 Carats Diamond Accents set in Platinum. Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl exhibit a unique, naturally occurring phen...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Rings

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Cat’s Eye, Platinum

Set in 18K Rose Gold, natural Mozambique Ruby & Diamonds Cocktail/ Cluster Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and one of a kind, Ruby Cocktail/ Engagement Ring set in 18K Rose Gold & Diamonds. The weight of the Ruby is 0.64 carats. The Ruby is completely natural, without any ...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Steven Battelle 5.1 Carats Watermelon Tourmaline 22K Gold Ring
Located in Soquel, CA
A stunning 8 x 14 mm octagonal cut watermelon tourmaline shows intense gradations of green, light blue, and pink surrounded by hand applied wire hearts in this unique high karat desi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, 22k Gold

10k White Gold Pearl & Blue Topaz Womens Cluster Ring
Located in Chesham, GB
This Delightful ring has been set with a center 2.75mm (0.11" inches) lustrous Cultured Pearl and surrounded by six 2.6mm (0.10" inches) Blue Topaz which look fabulous set against th...
Category

2010s British Modern Rings

Materials

Pearl, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 10k Gold, White Gold

AIGS Certified 1.12 Carat Natural No Heat, Vivid Red Ruby Ring made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Ring set in Platinum featuring a AIGS Certified 1.12 Carat Natural No Heat, Pigeon Blood Ruby and 0.48 Carat Diamonds. Rubies are referred to as "Ratnaraj" in Sanskrit me...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Ruby and 14K White Gold Stackable Band/Ring
Located in Derby, NY
Expertly crafted in 14K white gold, this stackable ring is the perfect addition to your jewelry collection. Its sleek design allows for effortless stacking, providing endless possibi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Rings

Materials

Ruby, White Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage 14 Karat Gold 6.50 Carat Tourmaline 0.12 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage cocktail ring crafted in 14K gold. Circa 1980. The piece features: - 19 tourmalines (cabochon cut, TW 6.50ct, multicolor, VS-SI) - 10 diamonds (17 facet., TW 0.12...
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold

GIA Certified 1.02 Carat Pigeon's Blood Red Burmese Ruby Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Ring set in Platinum featuring a GIA Certified 1.02 Carat Natural Untreated, Burmese Ruby and 0.37 Carat Diamonds. Rubies are referred to as "Ratnaraj" in Sanskrit meanin...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Personalise Initial Letter 18k Yellow Gold Sterling Silver Unisex Signet Ring
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Signet Ring Collection Modern Signet Ring. Handcrafted Initials made of 18K Yellow Gold crafted on Bold Silver Sterling Signet Ring. Signet Initial...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

1.50 Carat Diamond Bombe Ring 14 Karat Gold Custom Fashion Diamond Band Ring
Located in Austin, TX
You won't believe how much this gorgeous ring sparkles! This yellow gold ring dripping with white diamonds is sure to make anyone's heart skip a beat. It's bold enough to make a stat...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate 18k Green Diamond Snake Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
The snake has been a powerful image since the Victorian era and continues to be popular even in modern jewelry. It has been an inspiration for jewelry design for ages, often used to ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Kai Aquamarine Sapphire Cocktail Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
Step into timeless elegance with this Vintage Style Natural Aquamarine and Sapphire Cocktail Ring. At its heart lies a breathtaking oval-cut aquamarine gemstone, radiating the serene...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

EXCEPTIONAL GRS Certified 20 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Exquisite GRS-Certified Colombian Emerald Ring This exceptional 20-carat emerald-cut Colombian emerald, GRS-certified with minor oiling, takes center stage in a design that radiates ...
Category

2010s American Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Diamond & Black Plated Gold Hinged Full Finger Ring by Jacob & Co 2.32 Inch Long
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This powerful black plated, 18K white gold and diamond full finger ring, imagined and created by famed jewelry designer Jacob Arabov, founder and director of Jacob & Co., measures a ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Ring with Corallium Rubrum 14k pink gold - 9.5 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k pink gold ring set with Corallium Rubrum - ring size US. 8.5 - EU. 18.5 (58) detailed description the top of the ring is 3.3 cm wide and 1.0 cm high Ring size US 8.5 - EU. 18....
Category

1970s Dutch Modern Vintage Rings

Materials

Coral, Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage 18 Karat White Gold 1.40 Carat Emerald 0.80 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage cluster ring crafted in 18K white gold. Circa 1980. The piece features: - 1 emerald, oval cut, 1.40ct, vslbG 5/4, P2 - 10 diamonds, round brilliant cut, TW 0.80ct...
Category

20th Century Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Certified 2.21 Carat No Heat Purplish Violet Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Very Unusual Step Cut Sapphire Ring The ring is 18K White Gold There are 0.34 Carats in round Diamonds F VS With 2 Asscher Cut diamonds on the s...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Cut Amethyst Cocktail Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage cocktail ring crafted in 14K yellow gold. Circa 1980. The piece features beautiful oval cut amethyst. Weight: 5.85g Size: 17.75 (US 7.5) IMPORTANT: please ask a...
Category

20th Century Modern Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Set in 18K Gold, Zambian Emerald, Turquoise & Rose cut Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald & Turquoise Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Emerald is 3.18 carats. The Emerald is comp...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 18k Gold

14k Gold Ring with Topaz Briolette and Diamonds
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 k solid gold ring with natural topaz briolette and diamonds. November birthstone ring. 14k solid gold Weight: 1.8 g. depends from size Central stone: Natural topaz Cut: Briolette...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 14k 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 ringsvintage 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.

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