Rings
2010s Australian Artisan Rings
Emerald, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Rings
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Australian Artisan Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Rings
Black Diamond, Turquoise, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Spanish Art Nouveau Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Artisan Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Rings
White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold
1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Vintage Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Australian Artisan Rings
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Rings
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s German Artisan Rings
Opal, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold
1940s French Artisan Vintage Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Rings
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Rings
14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Chinese Artisan Rings
Copper
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Brazilian Artisan Rings
Tourmaline, Rubelite, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1910s European Art Nouveau Vintage Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Rings
Turquoise, Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 19th Century Chinese Artisan Antique Rings
Rock Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Nouveau Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Artisan Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Rings
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Rings
Garnet, Rhodolite, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Rings
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Artisan Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artisan Rings
Moonstone, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Italian Artisan Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, 10k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Rings
Amethyst, Pink Sapphire, Tanzanite, Zircon, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Rhodiu...
2010s American Artisan Rings
Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
2010s Unknown Art Nouveau Rings
Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Rings
14k Gold, Sterling Silver
1960s Artisan Vintage Rings
Onyx, 14k Gold
1910s Russian Art Nouveau Vintage Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Nouveau Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Rings
Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Rings
14k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Rings
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Artisan Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Artisan Rings
Spinel, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k G...
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Rings
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Rings
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Rings
Topaz, Pink Sapphire, Sterling Silver, Silver, Gold Plate, 18k Gold
2010s German Artisan Rings
Opal, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Rings
Star Ruby, Ruby, Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s Italian Artisan Rings
Aquamarine, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold, 18k 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.