Rings
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Rings
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Rock Crystal, Peridot,...
Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Rings
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century Gothic Revival Rings
White Diamond, Black Diamond, White Gold
2010s Japanese Art Nouveau Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
1970s Art Nouveau Vintage Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Rings
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s European Art Nouveau Vintage Rings
Spinel, Ruby, Diamond, Silver, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Greek Greek Revival Antique Rings
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Belgian Art Nouveau Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver
1930s American Art Nouveau Vintage Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Rings
Garnet, Moonstone, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Aquamarine, White Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Nouveau Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Rings
Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-18th Century African Art Nouveau Antique Rings
Moonstone, Ruby, Platinum, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Art Nouveau Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Aquamarine, White Gold,...
Late 19th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Rings
Tourmaline, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Rings
Topaz, Zircon, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Rings
Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Egyptian Revival Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Egyptian Revival Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Nouveau Rings
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Revival Rings
Quartz, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Nouveau Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
2010s Japanese Art Nouveau Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Rings
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1990s European Etruscan Revival Rings
Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Rings
Opal, Gold, 10k Gold
20th Century Art Nouveau Rings
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Nouveau Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Rings
Onyx, White Diamond, Diamond, Coral, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Rings
Opal, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Revival Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Antique Rings
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Aquamarine, White Gold,...
Early 1900s Mexican Art Nouveau Antique Rings
Malachite, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Rings
Coral, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Aquamarine, White Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Aquamarine, White Gold,...
1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
1920s Austrian Egyptian Revival Vintage Rings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1980s Unknown Revival Vintage Rings
Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Nouveau Rings
Gold Plate
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.