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Rings For Sale
Style: Victorian
Style: Tudor
Victorian 18 Karat Gold Old Cut Diamond Heart Shape Engagement Ring
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a lovely Victorian heart shape engagement ring crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1900.
The piece features old cut and brilliant cut diamonds.
Weight: 3.06g
Size: 17.75 (US 7.5)
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Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Antique Victorian 1880s 18K Gold Blue Enamel & 0.65ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique yellow gold, enamel, and diamond ring, comprising one large old mine cut diamond and blue enamel decoration, set in 18 karat yellow gold, to a band of 18 karat yellow gold...
Category
1880s British Victorian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian Coral Cameo Ring Sz 4 Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Large Cocktail
Located in Torrance, CA
Bold and distinct antique Victorian cameo ring, crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (circa 1880s to 1900s).
Carved coral measures 25mm x 15mm. The coral is in good condition and free o...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Rings
Materials
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Five-Stone Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a classically style five-stone ring dating back to the Victorian period. This antique piece has been crafted from a rich 18ct yellow gold and features a trio of round fa...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 9K Gold Round Opal Solitaire w/ Old Cut Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):--
(1) Natural Genuine Opal - Round Cabochon Cut - Multi Prong Set - White Base w/ Very Nice Green, Violet and Orange Play of Colors- 5.8mm (approx.)
(12) Natural Genuine ...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold 'REGARD's Acrostic Hidden Message Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
This 14 Karat yellow gold ring from the Victorian era is a distinctive example of acrostic jewelry, which was particularly beloved for its sentimentality. It features synthetic gemst...
Category
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Rings
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Victorian Fancy Belcher .50ct Diamond Men's Ring
Located in Big Bend, WI
Victorian 10K yellow men's fancy belcher ring with a European cut diamond weighing .50cts. The diamond measures about 6.5mm with I-J color and I2 clarity. The ring fits a size 9.5 fi...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Circa 1900s 8k Gold Ottoman Natural Rose Cut Diamond And Emerald Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 2.9 grams.
Totally is diamond 0.67 ct.
The diamond is has H color and vs-s1-s2 clarity.
Totally is emerald 0.30 ct.
Ring size is US 7.5 (We of...
Category
Early 1900s Turkish Victorian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Victorian 1.00ct Diamond Five Stone Ring, Hallmarked 1891
Located in London, GB
This beautiful five stone ring dates back to 1891. The old cut stones graduate in size, with the centre sitting the largest, weighing 0.30 carat, the flanking pair weighing 0.20 car...
Category
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Victorian Mourning Quartz Braided Hair 14 Karat Gold Cross Antique Flip Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a rotating rectangular face that flips on axis
Featuring quartz on one side and hair on the other
Each measuring 8.0 x 10.0 mm and bezel set
Quartz is carved with a cen...
Category
1860s Victorian Antique Rings
Materials
Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Circa 1900s Ottoman 8k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 3.2 grams.
Totally is diamond 1.50 ct.
The diamond is has G-H color and vs-s1-s2 clarity.
Ring size is US 6.8 (We offer free resizing)
We can ...
Category
Early 1900s Turkish Victorian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Victorian 0.50ct Pink Sapphire and Diamond Twist Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
With a distinct Art Nouveau design, this beautiful Victorian ring features a pink sapphire flanked by two old cut diamonds at its centre. claw set diagonally the old cushion cut sapp...
Category
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Old Cut Diamond Snake Ring
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a Victorian snake ring crafted in 14K slightly yellow gold. Circa 1900.
The piece features old cut diamond.
Signed “585”
Weight: 10.61g
Size: 19 (US 9)
IMPORTANT: please...
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Snake Ring Turquoise Diamond 7 Large Cocktail Serpent Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Bold and distinct antique Victorian snake ring, crafted in 10 karat yellow gold (circa 1880s to 1900s).
Turquoise measures 20mm x 15mm. One estimated 0.05 carat old mine cut diamon...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Rings
Materials
Turquoise, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
Victorian Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we a wonderful emerald and diamond cluster ring dating back to the Victorian period. This antique piece showcases a single emerald cut natural emerald which sits slightly risen ...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 2.33 Carat Aquamarine and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 2.33 carat aquamarine and 15 karat yellow gold marquise shaped dress ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
This fine and impressive Victorian aquamarine ring has been crafted in 15k yellow gold.
The millegrain decorated bezel setting displays a feature 2.33Ct marquise cut aquamarine.
The pierced decorated, trifurcating ring shoulders are accented to the outer strands with a scroll decoration and blend seamlessly with the channelled ring shank.
The ring is hallmarked to the interior of the shank with the mark for 15k gold (15ct).
This antique 1980s dress ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card.
Images do not always reflect the true color and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual color and showcases each stone.
Condition
This impressive Victorian marquise...
Category
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sapphire Victorian Style Double Snake Ring Emerald Ruby Bronze J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sapphire Victorian Style Double Snake Ring Emerald Ruby Bronze J Dauphin
1 marquis Sapphire 2 pcs Emerald 2 pcs Ruby
J DAUPHIN "Eternal Renewal"
Hand made in Los Angeles
This ri...
Category
2010s American Victorian Rings
Materials
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Bronze
Victorian almandine garnet solitaire ring, circa 1870.
Located in London, GB
Victorian almandine garnet solitaire ring. Set to centre with a cushion shape old cut natural almandine garnet in an open back claw setting, with an approximate weight of 3.27 carats...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Rings
Materials
Garnet, Yellow Gold
Victorian 1.50ct Diamond and Sapphire Five Stone Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous Victorian five stone ring features a trio of old cut diamonds, with two blue sapphires set in between. The central diamond is the largest at 0.70 carat, whilst the two ...
Category
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Gold, Old Mine Diamond, and Heart-Shaped Opal Toi et Moi Ring
Located in New York, NY
An antique late Victorian period gold, diamond, and opal "Toi et Moi" ring comprised of juxtaposed carved opal hearts in an old-mine cut diamond surround, in 14k. Atw diamonds 0.63 ...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Victorian Style Diamond Half Hoop Ring Circa 2020s
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
A Victorian style inspired half hoop reproduction ring featuring early European cut and mixed cut diamonds. A beautifully carved and scrolled undercarriage crafted in 18 yellow gold ...
Category
2010s Victorian Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Coiled Snaked Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Coiled Snaked Ring. This gorgeous Victorian snake ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold. The eyes of the snake are diamonds and the r...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 2.0 Ct Opal Five Stone 18 Kt Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
This beautiful Victorian period ring has been hand crafted of solid 18 Kt gold, English origin
The lovely claw mount showcases a selection of slightly graduated oval Opals estimate 2...
Category
1880s European Victorian Antique Rings
Materials
Opal, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Heavy 18K Gold Bloodstone Signet Ring Mens Coat of Arms c.1890
Located in London, GB
A superb and heavy solid 18K gold antique signet ring, made in 19th century Victorian England, circa 1890.
The centrepiece of this substantial go...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Rings
Materials
18k Gold
Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Strong Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 6.8 grams.
Totally is diamond 0.30 carat.
The diamond is has H color and vvs-vs-s1.
Ring size is US 5 (We offer free resizing)
We can make an...
Category
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Fancy Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring 2.68ct Total
Located in Kendal, GB
A stunning antique Victorian daisy cluster ring crowned with a magnificent old cut fancy diamond bezel set in the centre, haloed by twelve smaller old ...
Category
1880s European Victorian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Bloodstone 18K Yellow Gold Crest Antique Unisex Shield Signet Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval-shaped bloodstone tablet measuring 10.5 x 12.0 mm
Opaque dark bluish green in color with orangey red flecking
Carved with an intaglio of a shield-shaped heraldic ...
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Rings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 1.15ct Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful Victorian trilogy ring displays three lovely old cut diamonds, a central diamond of 0.45 carat flanked by two 0.35 carat diamonds. All are of matching quality with G c...
Category
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late Victorian No Heat Burma Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
This gorgeous Late Victorian no heat Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring is a remarkable piece of history, beautifully crafted in 18ct yellow gold. At its heart lies a stunning and rare, n...
Category
1890s British Late Victorian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Diamond And Moonstone Man in the Moon Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
A late 19th century man in the moon ring, set in silver and gold with a carved moonstone within a rose diamond. On a gold reeded shank with bifurcated shoulders and gold under bezel....
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian 0.80ct Diamond Five Stone Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
Five old cushion cut diamond glisten in this gorgeous ring from the 1880s. The central diamond is the largest at 0.35 carat, with the flanking pair at 0.15 carat each and the end dia...
Category
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 4.9 grams.
Totally is diamond 0.05 carat.
The diamond is has H color and vs clarity.
Ring size is US 7.8 (We offer free resizing)
We can make...
Category
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Victorian Marquise Shaped Cluster Ring Circa 1890
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
This stunning Victorian marquise cluster ring, hand-crafted in yellow gold with silver settings. Scrolled split shoulders with a carved central gold piece supports the beautiful, clu...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, Mixed Metal
Victorian 14K Gold Intaglio Signet Ring with Family Crest
Located in Venice, CA
This is a powerful 14k gold signet ring circa 1900. The signet is carved in wonderful detail and complex imagery. In the center is a shield with a prancing lion amidst a background o...
Category
1890s American Victorian Antique Rings
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Vintage Turquoise and Diamond Navette Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A vivacious Victorian vintage diamond and turquoise navette ring that is long, sleek and slender. This late 19th century stunner is loaded with charm, centered by a striking Persian ...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Solitaire ring set with old mine cut diamond up to 1.00ct 14k bicolour gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k bicolor gold solitaire ring set with old mine cut diamond. 1.00ct - I - SI2 - ring size U.S. 5 - EU. 15.75 (49)
detailed description:
the top of the ring is 6.7 mm wide by 6.0 ...
Category
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Ottoman Circa 1900s 14k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight 3 grams.
Totally is diamond 0.57 ct.
The diamond is has H color and s3 clarity.
Ring size is US 7.5 (We offer free resizing)
We can make any size...
Category
Early 1900s Turkish Late Victorian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian 10k Gold 0.75ct GIA Old Mine Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This gorgeous antique diamond engagement ring was crafted from 10k gold during the Victorian era and features a fine quality old mine cut diamond solitaire neatly prong set at its ce...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, 10k Gold
Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Silver Top Old Mine Diamond Clover Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Silver Top Old Mine Diamond Clover Ring. This gorgeous early Victorian diamond clover ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and silver top. T...
Category
1860s Victorian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Blue Topaz Vintage Style Seven Stone Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Lovely vintage inspired gold wedding band. Charming prong setting, set with seven bright and lively sky blue topaz, total weight approximately 1.4 carat. The scroll detail complete t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Victorian Rings
Materials
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Circa 1900s Ottoman 8k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 3.1 grams.
Totally is diamond 1.10 ct.
The diamond is has H-I-J-K-L-M color and s1-s2-s3-Pique1 clarity.
Ring size is US 7.5 (We offer free re...
Category
Early 1900s Turkish Victorian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Antique Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Antique Rose Cut Diamond Ring
An antique ring with a central rose-cut diamond. Made circa 1900
Ring Size: 7.25
Resizable free of charge
Metal types: 18K Gold and Silver
Category
20th Century Unknown Victorian Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Victorian Ruby and Rose Cut Diamond 18 Carat Gold Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This classic band is modelled in 18carat gold and the Ruby which is set within the band. The diamonds measure approx 10pts and the ruby measures 30pts.
Size: N 1/2 or 7
Width: 6.5...
Category
1890s British Victorian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Art Deco 14K Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Crafted from elegant 14K white gold, this vintage diamond ring exudes timeless charm and sophistication. Adorned with sparkling round brilliant cut diamonds totaling 0.75 carats, eac...
Category
2010s European Victorian Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Victorian Carnelian Royal Blue Enamel Yellow Gold Signet Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Victorian Carnelian Royal Blue Enamel Yellow Gold Signet Ring. Featuring one carved carnelian inscribed with a roaring lion and “No Tresour Lyke Wysodym.” Crafted in 18 karat yel...
Category
1860s Victorian Antique Rings
Materials
Carnelian, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Engagement Solitaire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 5.7 grams.
Totally is diamond 0.39 carat.
The diamond is has H color and s2.
Ring size is US 8.5 (We offer free resizing)
We can make any size...
Category
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
6.70 Carat Natural Loose Pink Tourmaline Long Asscher Cut from Kunar Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Tourmaline
Weight: 6.70 Carats
Dimension: 12.5x9.8x7.7 Mm
Origin: Afghanistan
Color: Pink
Shape: Long Asscher Irregular
Clarity: SI
Certificate: On Demand
With a rating bet...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Victorian Rings
Materials
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Copper, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Antique Ottoman Circa 1900s 14k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Enamel Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 2.7 grams.
Totally is diamond 0.50 ct.
The diamond is has H-I-J-K-L color and s1-s2-s3-Pique1 clarity.
Ring size is US 7 (We offer free resiz...
Category
Early 1900s Turkish Victorian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian Opal Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold Gemstone Engagement Sz 6.75
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish and finely detailed opal & diamond ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (circa 1880s to 1900s).
Cabochon cut opal measures 9.5mm x 8mm (estimated at 2.50 carats). Old mine c...
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Victorian Turquoise and Seed Pearl Ring
Located in Denver, CO
Crafted in the late 19th-century, this antique Victorian-era ring features two round turquoise cabochon stones set in a vertical orientation accented with two tiny seed pearls side ...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Rings
Materials
Pearl, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
18K, 1.70 Carat Diamond and Blue Sapphire Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Indulge in elegance with this 18K white gold ring, boasting a total carat weight of 1.70. Featuring dazzling diamonds and captivating blue sapphires, it's perfect for birthdays, enga...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Victorian Rings
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Circa 1900s 10K Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 2.5 grams.
Totally is diamond 0.45 ct.
The diamond is has H color and s1-s2 clarity.
Ring size is US 7 (We offer free resizing)
We can make an...
Category
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, 10k Gold
Victorian 3.00ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1900s
Located in London, GB
An incredible intense blue sapphire sits central in this Victorian cluster ring. The 3.00 carat sapphire is a natural and unheated stone and is surrounded by twelve old cut diamonds ...
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Victorian Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a charming cluster ring dating back to the Victorian period. This antique piece has been crafted from 18ct yellow gold and showcases an oval faceted natural emerald whic...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Rings
Materials
Yellow Gold
Victorian 2.20ct Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
This Victorian cluster ring features a striking 0.80ct old cut diamond at the centre, complemented by eight 0.15ct diamonds encircling it and two additional 0.10ct diamonds on the sh...
Category
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
14K Real Vintage 8.50 CARAT Emerald And Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
In 14K rose gold, this vintage ring boasts an impressive 8.00 ct cabochon-cut emerald, showcasing its natural beauty. Accompanied by a 1/2 ct round brilliant cut diamond, both gems a...
Category
2010s European Victorian Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Strong Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 8.5 grams.
The center diamond about 0.50 carat.
Totally is side diamond about 0.35 carat.
The diamond is has G-H color and vs-s1-s2.
Ring size...
Category
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Victorian Ruby Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Victorian ruby diamond gold ring, circa 1890s.
This navette shaped Victorian Ruby Diamond Gold Ring is a timeless piece of jewelry that encapsulates the elegance and opulence of the...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k 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.
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