Rings
Late 20th Century American Artisan Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1750s Georgian Antique Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Rings
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Artisan Rings
Diamond, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s North American Artisan Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artisan Rings
22k Gold, Vermeil
2010s Indian Artisan Rings
Diamond, Sterling Silver, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Rings
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Rings
Kunzite, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Rings
Tourmaline, Peridot, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Rings
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18th Century British Georgian Antique Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Rings
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Artisan Rings
Diamond, Sterling Silver, Silver, Yellow Gold, 24k Gold, Gold
2010s American Artisan Rings
Gold, 22k Gold, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Rings
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Artisan Rings
Diamond, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Artisan Rings
Jade, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Rings
Amethyst, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Artisan Rings
Ruby, Sterling Silver, Silver, Yellow Gold, 24k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Rings
Aquamarine, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Rings
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 18th Century French Georgian Antique Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Rings
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s British Georgian Rings
Emerald, Pearl, 10k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artisan Rings
Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 22k Gold, Vermeil
2010s American Artisan Rings
Rhodolite, Tourmaline, Peridot, Citrine, Amethyst, Vermeil, 22k Gold
Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Rings
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s American Artisan Rings
Star Sapphire, Black Star, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century British Georgian Antique Rings
9k Gold, Rose Gold
1840s Georgian Antique Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
19th Century British Georgian Antique Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Silver, 18k Gold
Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
1970s Unknown Artisan Vintage Rings
Silver
2010s Australian Artisan Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
2010s American Artisan Rings
Carnelian, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Turquoise, Jasper, Yellow Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Georgian Rings
Opal, Tourmaline, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Rings
22k Gold, Vermeil
Early 1800s British Georgian Antique Rings
Amethyst, Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Rings
Sapphire, Garnet, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
19th Century Georgian Antique Rings
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
2010s Artisan Rings
22k Gold, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Rings
Emerald, Turquoise, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Rings
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s American Artisan Rings
Black Diamond, Sterling Silver
2010s Australian Artisan Rings
Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Artisan Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
1760s French Georgian Antique Rings
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Rings
Tourmaline, 22k 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.