Rings
1880s European Renaissance Revival Antique Rings
Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s British Egyptian Revival Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1830s Unknown Georgian Antique Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Revival Rings
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
Late 19th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Antique Rings
Agate, Yellow Gold
18th Century Georgian Antique Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century Revival Rings
Coral, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Late 18th Century French Georgian Antique Rings
10k Gold
1820s British Georgian Antique Rings
Pearl, Gold, Enamel
18th Century Georgian Antique Rings
Pink Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1830s French Georgian Antique Rings
Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 1800s Italian Georgian Antique Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
18th Century Georgian Antique Rings
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Unknown Gothic Revival Rings
Star Sapphire, 10k Gold
1990s Italian Revival Rings
Moonstone, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
1780s English Georgian Antique Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
1810s Unknown Georgian Antique Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
19th Century Georgian Antique Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Silver, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
20th Century British Georgian Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Georgian Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s American Empire Rings
Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s British Egyptian Revival Rings
Sterling Silver
2010s American Etruscan Revival Rings
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
1980s Italian Renaissance Revival Vintage Rings
Carnelian, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Rings
Rose Gold
1810s British George III Antique Rings
18k Gold
Late 20th Century North American Etruscan Revival Rings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1800s Italian Empire Antique Rings
Turquoise, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1840s French Georgian Antique Rings
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, Silver
1950s Renaissance Revival Vintage Rings
Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1790s Georgian Antique Rings
Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
1830s Unknown Georgian Antique Rings
Diamond, Gold, Silver
2010s Italian Gothic Revival Rings
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century European Georgian Antique Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 18th Century Portuguese Georgian Antique Rings
Rock Crystal, 15k Gold
Early 1800s Empire Antique Rings
16th Century French Empire Antique Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Georgian Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Baroque Revival Rings
Tsavorite, Green Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Go...
1830s British Georgian Antique Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1790s Georgian Antique Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Gothic Revival Vintage Rings
1820s Georgian Antique Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Egyptian Revival Rings
Onyx, Jasper, 10k Gold, Enamel
Late 18th Century French Georgian Antique Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Etruscan Revival Rings
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 1800s English George III Antique Rings
15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Egyptian Revival Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s British Georgian Rings
Pearl, Ruby, 10k Gold, White Gold
Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1790s English George III Antique Rings
Gold, 9k Gold
1780s English Georgian Antique Rings
Turquoise, White Diamond, Diamond, Silver, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
1820s Georgian Antique Rings
Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Revival Rings
Diamond, Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
18th Century Georgian Antique Rings
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
1780s British Georgian Antique Rings
Quartz, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Rings
Diamond, Rubelite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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.