Rings
2010s American Artisan Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Artisan Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Rings
Multi-gemstone, Garnet, Tourmaline, Rose Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Rings
Ruby, Sapphire, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Rings
Citrine, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Rings
Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Early 1800s Belgian George III Antique Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s North American Artisan Rings
Aquamarine, Iolite, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Rings
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artisan Rings
Diamond, Moonstone, Opal, Sapphire, Rainbow Moonstone, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Rings
Emerald, Rock Crystal, Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Rings
Agate, Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, Aquamarine, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s African Artisan Rings
Chrysoberyl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Platinum, Sterling ...
2010s Australian Artisan Rings
Diamond, Tanzanite, Rose Gold, Platinum
2010s Japanese Artisan Rings
Opal, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Rings
White Diamond, Rubelite, Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, Yellow Gold, White G...
Mid-20th Century Dutch Georgian Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Rings
Tourmaline, White Diamond, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Early 19th Century European Georgian Antique Rings
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Rings
Morganite, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Artisan Rings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Rings
Peridot, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Rings
Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artisan Rings
Amethyst, Zircon, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Rings
Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Artisan Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Artisan Rings
Emerald, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
1990s Italian Artisan Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Brazilian Artisan Rings
Opal, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
1830s British Georgian Antique Rings
Crystal, Pearl
Late 20th Century American Artisan Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1960s Italian Artisan Vintage Rings
18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Artisan Rings
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver
1980s Brazilian Artisan Vintage Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1790s European Georgian Antique Rings
Diamond, Gold, Silver
1780s Spanish Georgian Antique Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Rings
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Rings
Amethyst, Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Rings
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Rings
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artisan Rings
Blue Sapphire, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Sterling Silver, Silver, Yellow Gold, 24k Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Artisan Rings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Artisan Rings
18k Gold, Gold
1820s English Georgian Antique Rings
Garnet, Pearl, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Rings
Turquoise, Diamond, Silver, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1820s European Georgian Antique Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Rings
Tsavorite, Tourmaline, Sapphire, Iolite, Emerald, Aquamarine, Amethyst, ...
2010s Australian Artisan Rings
Emerald, Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Rings
Rubelite, Tourmaline, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Rings
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.