Rings
21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Rings
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Rings
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Diamond, Amethyst, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Canadian Contemporary Rings
Kunzite, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Israeli Victorian Rings
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Rings
Blue Zircon, Zircon, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1880s English Late Victorian Antique Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Tanzanite, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Rings
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Contemporary Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Rings
Garnet, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Canadian Contemporary Rings
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Turquoise, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Italian Contemporary Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Tourmaline, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Yellow Sapphire, Tourmaline, Blue Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Diamond, Sa...
2010s American Contemporary Rings
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Rings
Fire Opal, Opal, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Morganite, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Diamond, Alexandrite, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Citrine, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Tsavorite, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Rings
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Rings
Peridot, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Iolite, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Rings
Amethyst, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Rings
Blue Zircon, Zircon, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Rings
Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Rings
Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Rings
Pearl, Brown Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Black Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Rings
Tourmaline, Morganite, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Fire Opal...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Citrine, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Rings
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Rings
Pink Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Rings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Late Victorian Rings
Turquoise, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Rings
White Diamond, Aquamarine, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Rings
Pink Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Topaz, Turquoise, Black Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Rings
Apatite, Garnet, Citrine, Diamond, White Gold, 14k 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.
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Our Guide to Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco Engagement Rings
Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.
How to Buy a Vintage or Antique Engagement Ring
Will your beloved be enchanted by an Edwardian ring or a trendy Art Deco piece? We clue you into period styles and tips for finding the perfect ring.