Rings
20th Century Art Nouveau Rings
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Aquamarine, White Gold,...
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Nouveau Rings
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Rings
Yellow Sapphire, Zircon, White Gold, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1810s Unknown Georgian Antique Rings
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
19th Century Georgian Antique Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Silver, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
18th Century French Georgian Antique Rings
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Aquamarine, White Gold,...
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Rings
Silver
20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Rings
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 19th Century French Georgian Antique Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
1890s European Art Nouveau Antique Rings
Ruby, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Rings
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century French Georgian Antique Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
1890s Art Nouveau Antique Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Rings
Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
1780s European Georgian Antique Rings
Agate, Garnet, Gold
1790s Georgian Antique Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Rings
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Rock Crystal, Peridot,...
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Nouveau Rings
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Rings
Green Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Pearl, Silver, Gold Plate, 18k ...
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Nouveau Rings
Silver Plate
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Rings
Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
1770s Georgian Antique Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Rose Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Rings
Opal, Zircon, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Rings
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1840s French Georgian Antique Rings
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, Silver
2010s German Art Nouveau Rings
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1820s British Georgian Antique Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Nouveau Rings
Silver Plate
1890s Art Nouveau Antique Rings
Garnet, Ruby, Star Ruby, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Aquamarine, White Gold,...
Late 18th Century Dutch Georgian Antique Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Nouveau Rings
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Rings
Ruby, Zircon, White Gold, Rhodium, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Rings
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Rings
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, ...
2010s Japanese Art Nouveau Rings
White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Rings
Jade, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Japanese Art Nouveau Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Rings
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s British Georgian Rings
Multi-gemstone, Yellow Gold
19th Century European Georgian Antique Rings
Carnelian, Gold
1810s Unknown Georgian Antique Rings
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Rings
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Aquamarine, White Gold,...
1960s Spanish Art Nouveau Vintage Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
1780s British George III Antique Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Unknown Art Nouveau Rings
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 18k 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.