Rings
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Retro Rings
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Retro Rings
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
1960s French Retro Vintage Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Italian Retro Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Belgian Art Nouveau Rings
1940s French Retro Vintage Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Belgian Art Nouveau Rings
Diamond, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Rings
Blue Sapphire, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s French Art Nouveau Rings
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Rings
Coral, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
1950s Retro Vintage Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s French Retro Vintage Rings
Chrysophrase, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Retro Vintage Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1970s French Retro Vintage Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Retro Rings
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Art Nouveau Rings
Diamond, White Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Rings
Blue Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, ...
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
1940s French Retro Vintage Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Rings
Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, Pearl, Diamond, Coral, Rose Gold, 9k Gold, Silver
1950s American Art Nouveau Vintage Rings
Diamond, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Rings
Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century British Retro Rings
Citrine, Yellow Gold
1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Rings
Lapis Lazuli, Gold
1980s American Retro Vintage Rings
Amethyst, Ruby, Rose Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Art Nouveau Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1980s Unknown Retro Vintage Rings
Star Sapphire, Black Star, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s American Retro Vintage Rings
Aquamarine, 14k Gold, White Gold
1940s Retro Vintage Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Retro Vintage Rings
Diamond, Platinum
1980s American Retro Vintage Rings
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Belgian Art Nouveau Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Art Nouveau Rings
Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Thai Art Nouveau Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
1950s Retro Vintage Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Retro Vintage Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
1940s French Retro Vintage Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Retro Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
1980s Unknown Retro Vintage Rings
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Rings
Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Silver, Rose Gold, 9k Gold
20th Century Art Nouveau Rings
White Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Rings
Diamond, Spinel, Platinum
Mid-20th Century American Retro Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Rings
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s French Retro Vintage Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s French Retro Vintage Rings
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Rings
Diamond, Platinum
1950s French Retro Vintage Rings
Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold, 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.