Rings
2010s Indian Victorian Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Rings
Diamond, Opal, White Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Italian Contemporary Rings
White Diamond, Peridot, Diamond, Titanium, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Victorian Rings
Emerald, Tanzanite, Diamond, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Rings
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Rings
Tourmaline, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
1960s American Contemporary Vintage Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Contemporary Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s French Contemporary Rings
Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Contemporary Rings
Tourmaline, Brown Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Ros...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Rings
Opal, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Rings
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Turquoise, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Contemporary Rings
Jade, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s Italian Contemporary Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s British Contemporary Rings
South Sea Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, White Go...
2010s British Contemporary Rings
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Rings
Tourmaline, 14k Gold
2010s Portuguese Contemporary Rings
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Rings
Garnet, Mandarin Garnet, Rubelite, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Romanian Contemporary Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s German Contemporary Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Rings
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Rings
Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Unknown Contemporary Rings
Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, 18k ...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Rings
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s American Contemporary Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Rings
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Rings
Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Rings
Opal, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Indonesian Contemporary Rings
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Rings
Pearl, Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Purple ...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
2010s Italian Contemporary Rings
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Rings
Opal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Contemporary Rings
Jade
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Rings
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Purple ...
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Rings
Chalcedony, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1890s Victorian Antique Rings
Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Rings
Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Rings
Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 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.
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Our Guide to Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco Engagement Rings
Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.
How to Buy a Vintage or Antique Engagement Ring
Will your beloved be enchanted by an Edwardian ring or a trendy Art Deco piece? We clue you into period styles and tips for finding the perfect ring.