Rings
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Egyptian Revival Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Egyptian Revival Vintage Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century British Egyptian Revival Rings
Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Egyptian Revival Rings
Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Etruscan Revival Rings
Agate, 18k Gold, Gold
1890s French Etruscan Revival Antique Rings
Yellow Sapphire, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Revival Vintage Rings
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Egyptian Revival Rings
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Egyptian Revival Rings
Sterling Silver
2010s North American Revival Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Revival Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold
1950s American Baroque Revival Vintage Rings
Gold Plate, Base Metal, Gilt Metal
1950s European Greek Revival Vintage Rings
14k Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century American Revival Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Greek Revival Antique Rings
Carnelian, Gold
1970s British Etruscan Revival Vintage Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s German Gothic Revival Rings
Aquamarine, Beryl, Silver
1870s Swedish Renaissance Revival Antique Rings
Diamond, 22k Gold, Silver
Late 18th Century Swedish Renaissance Revival Antique Rings
18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Etruscan Revival Rings
Tourmaline, 22k Gold
1950s Greek Revival Vintage Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Renaissance Revival Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Greek Greek Revival Vintage Rings
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Renaissance Revival Rings
Platinum
1910s European Greek Revival Vintage Rings
Onyx, 18k Gold
1870s English Etruscan Revival Antique Rings
Pearl, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold, Gold
15th Century and Earlier Unknown Egyptian Revival Antique Rings
Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Etruscan Revival Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Unknown Etruscan Revival Antique Rings
Agate, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
1770s European Baroque Revival Antique Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver, Rose Gold
1890s Swedish Greek Revival Antique Rings
Hematite, 18k Gold
1940s Portuguese Egyptian Revival Vintage Rings
Sapphire, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 1900s Gothic Revival Antique Rings
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 1900s European Renaissance Revival Antique Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Greek Revival Rings
Aquamarine, Gold, 22k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Jasper, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1840s Swedish Renaissance Revival Antique Rings
18k Gold
2010s Italian Gothic Revival Rings
Peridot, 18k Gold
20th Century Etruscan Revival Rings
Carnelian, Gold
2010s Greek Revival Rings
Emerald, Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Revival Rings
Amethyst, 18k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Greek Greek Revival Antique Rings
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Rings
Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Revival Rings
Quartz, 18k Gold
19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Rings
Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Rings
Opal, Gold, 10k Gold
20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Rings
Garnet, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Egyptian Revival Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Revival Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
19th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Antique Rings
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Austrian Egyptian Revival Vintage Rings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s German Gothic Revival Rings
Opal, Fire Opal, Silver
1990s European Etruscan Revival Rings
Gold
2010s Italian Gothic Revival Rings
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Revival Rings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1980s Unknown Revival Vintage Rings
Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century European Greek Revival Antique Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
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.