Antique Sterling Silver Engagement Rings
1750s Antique Sterling Silver Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Sterling Silver
1850s Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
1880s Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Engagement Rings
Moonstone, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Sterling Silver Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Sterling Silver Engagement Rings
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Sterling Silver, Silver, Yellow G...
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Sterling Silver Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Aquamarine, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold, Yello...
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Sterling Silver Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Silver...
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Engagement Rings
Turquoise, Gold, 10k Gold
Mid-19th Century Unknown Early Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Engagement Rings
Diamond, 22k Gold, Sterling Silver
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
1760s English George III Antique Sterling Silver Engagement Rings
Sterling Silver
1920s American Art Deco Antique Sterling Silver Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1920s Art Deco Antique Sterling Silver Engagement Rings
Aquamarine, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
19th Century British Georgian Antique Sterling Silver Engagement Rings
Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1880s Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
18th Century British Rococo Antique Sterling Silver Engagement Rings
Diamond, Enamel, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold
1910s European Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
1890s Austrian Renaissance Antique Sterling Silver Engagement Rings
Garnet, Turquoise, Silver, 18k Gold, Gold-filled
Late 18th Century European Louis XVI Antique Sterling Silver Engagement Rings
Sterling Silver
1890s English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Engagement Rings
Sterling Silver
Early 1900s German Aesthetic Movement Antique Sterling Silver Engagement Rings
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Sterling Silver Engagement Rings
Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
1920s European Art Deco Antique Sterling Silver Engagement Rings
Sapphire, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Norwegian Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver Engagement Rings
Silver, Gold, Enamel
1880s British Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
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Early 20th Century Antique Sterling Silver Engagement Rings
Crystal
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Sterling Silver Engagement Rings
Silver Plate, Enamel
1910s Unknown Antique Sterling Silver Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Engagement Rings
2010s Indian Artisan Antique Sterling Silver Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sterling Silver
1920s French Antique Sterling Silver Engagement Rings
20th Century Czech Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Engagement Rings
Crystal
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
1770s Antique Sterling Silver Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
bakelite carved leaf bangle. 1930s.
Excellent condition.
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Sterling Silver Engagement Rings
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Antique Sterling Silver Engagement Rings
Pearl, Quartz, Vermeil
1920s Antique Sterling Silver Engagement Rings
Mid-18th Century Unknown George II Antique Sterling Silver Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Sterling Silver Engagement Rings
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1850s Unknown Etruscan Revival Antique Sterling Silver Engagement Rings
Natural Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Sterling Silver Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Sterling Silver Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1870s Unknown Arts and Crafts Antique Sterling Silver Engagement Rings
Citrine, Sterling Silver
1910s American Antique Sterling Silver Engagement Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
1880s Swiss Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, Silver
1880s Swiss Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Early 1700s Georgian Antique Sterling Silver Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 1700s Georgian Antique Sterling Silver Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
1850s French Napoleon III Antique Sterling Silver Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Rose Gold, Silver, Ster...
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Antique Sterling Silver Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Sterling Silver Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling ...
1920s French Art Deco Antique Sterling Silver Engagement Rings
Ruby, Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Go...
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Sterling Silver Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Sterling Silver Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Late Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
1880s Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Antique Sterling Silver Engagement Rings
Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Sterling Silver Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
1790s Georgian Antique Sterling Silver Engagement Rings
Diamond, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver
1910s Unknown Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver Engagement Rings
Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Sterling Silver Engagement Rings
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Antique Sterling Silver Engagement Rings
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Engagement Rings
Sterling Silver
1920s Antique Sterling Silver Engagement Rings
Aquamarine, 14k Gold, White Gold
1790s French Georgian Antique Sterling Silver Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
1810s British Georgian Antique Sterling Silver Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 1700s Georgian Antique Sterling Silver Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
1860s American Antique Sterling Silver Engagement Rings
Sterling Silver
Late 18th Century Georgian Antique Sterling Silver Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Mixed Metal
1920s American Art Deco Antique Sterling Silver Engagement Rings
Amethyst, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Sterling Silver Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Zircon, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Engagement Rings
Sterling Silver
Mid-18th Century European George IV Antique Sterling Silver Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Sterling Silver Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Sterling Silver Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Sterling Silver Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Sterling Silver Engagement Rings
Diamond, Rose Gold
Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Sterling Silver Engagement Rings
Diamond
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Sterling Silver Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
Early 19th Century Portuguese Rococo Antique Sterling Silver Engagement Rings
Quartz, Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Engagement Rings
Diamond, Amethyst, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Engagement Rings
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold, Silver, Gold, 9k Gold
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Finding the Right rings for You
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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023No, sterling silver isn't bad for engagement rings. Like all other metal options, it has advantages and disadvantages that you should consider before buying a ring. Sterling silver is economical and can hold up to daily wear. However, the metal does require cleaning and polishing to prevent tarnishing. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of sterling silver engagement rings.
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