Rings
2010s German Art Nouveau Rings
Blue Sapphire, Silver
2010s European Art Nouveau Rings
Diamond, Garnet, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Rings
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
1970s Egyptian Revival Vintage Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Rings
Moonstone, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
2010s French Art Nouveau Rings
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Dutch Etruscan Revival Rings
Garnet, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Rings
Agate, Chalcedony, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Revival Rings
Tiger's Eye, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s French Art Nouveau Rings
Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Swiss Art Nouveau Rings
Natural Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Rings
Morganite, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Revival Rings
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Etruscan Revival Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Nouveau Rings
Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
1930s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Rings
Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
2010s French Art Nouveau Rings
Opal, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver
2010s Swiss Art Nouveau Rings
South Sea Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s German Art Nouveau Rings
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Italian Art Nouveau Rings
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Revival Rings
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Revival Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Rings
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s French Art Nouveau Rings
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Nouveau Rings
White Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Art Nouveau Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s American Art Nouveau Rings
White Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Art Nouveau Rings
Moonstone, Silver
1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Vintage Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s American Art Nouveau Rings
White Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Greek Revival Rings
Emerald, Gold, 22k Gold
2010s Belgian Art Nouveau Rings
White Diamond, Spinel, Pink Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Unknown Egyptian Revival Antique Rings
Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
2010s Art Nouveau Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1910s Russian Art Nouveau Vintage Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Vintage Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Rings
22k Gold
1950s American Baroque Revival Vintage Rings
Gold Plate, Base Metal, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Rings
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Vintage Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Nouveau Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Revival Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold
1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k G...
20th Century French Art Nouveau Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century European Art Nouveau Rings
Diamond, Silver, 14k Gold
2010s American Art Nouveau Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold
1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Vintage Rings
Moonstone, Gold, 22k Gold
1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Vintage Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold
1960s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Rings
Diamond, 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 Bvlgari 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.