Rings
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Rings
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Rings
Platinum
Mid-20th Century Retro Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1980s European Retro Vintage Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Platinum
2010s Italian Retro Rings
Spinel, Pearl, Diamond, Silver, Rose Gold, 9k Gold
16th Century Renaissance Antique Rings
Diamond, Enamel
1950s Swedish Retro Vintage Rings
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Rings
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Chinese Retro Rings
24k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Retro Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Rings
Coral, Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Rings
Chalcedony, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Retro Rings
Ruby, Pearl, Silver, Gold Plate, 18k Gold
1990s Unknown Retro Rings
Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Retro Rings
Diamond, Platinum
1970s Retro Vintage Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s European Retro Vintage Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Retro Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Retro Vintage Rings
Diamond, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Rings
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Rings
Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Rings
Citrine, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
1930s Swedish Retro Vintage Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Retro Rings
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Rings
Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Rings
Diamond, Platinum
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1950s Swedish Retro Vintage Rings
Amethyst, 18k Gold
1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s English Retro Vintage Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Rings
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, Coral, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century Burmese Retro Antique Rings
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum
1940s European Retro Vintage Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Late 19th Century Burmese Retro Antique Rings
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
1950s Dutch Retro Vintage Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Rings
Amethyst, Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century Burmese Retro Antique Rings
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Retro Rings
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, ...
Late 20th Century Retro Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Retro Rings
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, Coral, White Gold, 14k Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Rings
Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Rings
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
1990s Unknown Retro Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Rings
Turquoise, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Retro Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s European Retro Vintage Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold
1950s Dutch Retro Vintage Rings
Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Retro Vintage Rings
Amethyst, White Diamond, Garnet, Iolite, Peridot, Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose ...
1930s Swedish Retro Vintage Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
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.