Rings
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Rings
Zircon, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Rings
Diamond
20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Rings
Moonstone, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Rings
Gold, 18k Gold
1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s Art Nouveau Rings
Purple Sapphire, Tsavorite, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphir...
1830s British Georgian Antique Rings
Topaz, Pearl, Gold
Mid-18th Century African Art Nouveau Antique Rings
Moonstone, Ruby, Platinum, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Rings
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late 18th Century Portuguese Georgian Antique Rings
Rock Crystal, 15k Gold
Late 18th Century Spanish Georgian Antique Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold
1790s British George III Antique Rings
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Rings
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18th Century English George II Antique Rings
Crystal, 15k Gold
1830s English George IV Antique Rings
Garnet, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1890s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Rings
Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold
20th Century Portuguese Art Nouveau Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s Japanese Art Nouveau Rings
Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary George III Rings
Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century North American Art Nouveau Rings
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century European Georgian Antique Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s French Art Nouveau Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Rings
Chrysophrase, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Rings
Diamond, Rose Gold
1820s British Georgian Antique Rings
Pearl, Gold, Enamel
2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Aquamarine, White Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Rings
Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1820s Georgian Antique Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
1810s Unknown Georgian Antique Rings
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Aquamarine, White Gold,...
1980s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Rings
Coral, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century North American Art Nouveau Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1830s European Georgian Antique Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
18th Century English Georgian Antique Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Colombian Art Nouveau Rings
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century European Georgian Antique Rings
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1920s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Rings
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1850s European Georgian Antique Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 19th Century European Georgian Antique Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
1820s Georgian Antique Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Rings
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s British George V Vintage Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Rings
Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 1800s Georgian Antique Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Rose Gold, Silver
1780s English Georgian Antique Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Rings
Aquamarine, Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yello...
1930s Art Nouveau Vintage Rings
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Platinum
Early 1800s Italian Georgian Antique Rings
Garnet, Diamond, 10k Gold, Silver
1850s English Georgian Antique Rings
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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.