Rings
Antique and Vintage Rings
21st Century and Contemporary Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Artisan Rings
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
1990s Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1990s Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Modern Rings
Chalcedony, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Rings
Aquamarine, Citrine, Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Rings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Contemporary Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1960s Vintage Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1930s Art Deco Vintage Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
1990s Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1960s Retro Vintage Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Rings
Diamond, Platinum
1970s Vintage Rings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Rings
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Art Deco Rings
Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Rings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Contemporary Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Contemporary Rings
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold
2010s Rings
Diamond, Opal, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Artist Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1990s Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Rings
Diamond, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Aquamarine, Chalcedony, Pla...
2010s Contemporary Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Rings
Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artist Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Rings
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Art Deco Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Rings
Amethyst, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold,...
2010s Art Nouveau Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Greek Revival Rings
Chalcedony, Gold, 22k Gold
2010s Artisan Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 2000s Contemporary Rings
Diamond, Platinum
1940s Retro Vintage Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Rings
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Rings
22k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Artist Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s Vintage Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Rings
Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1930s Art Deco Vintage Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique and Vintage Rings
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. The most collectible 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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