Rings
1980s French Baroque Revival Vintage Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1760s Georgian Antique Rings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1770s British Georgian Antique Rings
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Revival Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1830s British Georgian Antique Rings
Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Gold
1920s Persian Etruscan Revival Vintage Rings
14k Gold
1890s Austrian Greek Revival Antique Rings
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Gothic Revival Rings
Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s American Baroque Revival Rings
Brown Diamond, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Revival Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Revival Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Revival Rings
Spinel, Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Baroque Revival Rings
Brown Diamond, Black Diamond, Blue Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Baroque Revival Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Renaissance Revival Rings
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Georgian Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1830s Italian Etruscan Revival Antique Rings
10k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Revival Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Etruscan Revival Rings
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Revival Rings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Turkish Empire Rings
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
2010s American Etruscan Revival Rings
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Gothic Revival Rings
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century European Greek Revival Antique Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s British Etruscan Revival Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Empire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Egyptian Revival Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Revival Rings
Blue Zircon, Zircon, White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1890s British Etruscan Revival Antique Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Gothic Revival Rings
Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Silver, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Etruscan Revival Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Egyptian Revival Rings
Tourmaline, Chrome Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Whit...
Early 19th Century Italian Georgian Antique Rings
Agate, 18k Gold
Early 2000s German Egyptian Revival Rings
Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Egyptian Revival Rings
Tourmaline, Chrome Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yell...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Etruscan Revival Rings
Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Rings
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Gothic Revival Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Empire Rings
Brown Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Dutch Etruscan Revival Rings
Garnet, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Revival Rings
Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1960s American Baroque Revival Vintage Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Revival Rings
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s North American Revival Rings
Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Greek Revival Antique Rings
Carnelian, Gold
2010s French Empire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Revival Rings
Tiger's Eye, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s French Empire Rings
Diamond, Green Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Portuguese Greek Revival Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Turkish Empire Rings
Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond
2010s French Empire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Egyptian Revival Rings
Quartz, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Gothic Revival Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Empire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Empire Rings
Brown Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s American Etruscan Revival Rings
18k Gold
2010s Thai Georgian Rings
Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold
1930s Revival Vintage Rings
Diamond, 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.