Carved Horse 18k Gold Ring
1990s American Modern More Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century More Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Italian Artisan Band Rings
Tourmaline, Agate, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Italian Modern Signet Rings
Tourmaline, Agate, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Signet Rings
Citrine, Carnelian, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Band Rings
Rubelite, Onyx, Agate, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Band Rings
Iolite, Agate, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold
1990s American Modern More Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Fashion Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
1990s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Aesthetic Movement Cocktail Rings
Black Spinel, Black Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Palladium, 1...
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 10k Gold
20th Century American Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
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Gold Plate
Vintage 1950s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
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24k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
Diamond, Vermeil
1990s Spanish Link Bracelets
18k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
14k Gold
Vintage 1940s American Victorian Brooches
Crystal, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, Silver, Gold Plate, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Link Bracelets
Crystal, 14k Gold
20th Century French Modernist Band Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Band Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1980s French Fashion Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
20th Century Japanese Edwardian Fashion Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Russian Art Nouveau Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Silver, Enamel
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Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
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18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1820s Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1810s British Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Signet Rings
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s American Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver
Vintage 1960s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Band Rings
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
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Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Greek Revival Signet Rings
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Fashion Rings
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Signet Rings
Agate, Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Onyx, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold
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Carnelian, 18k 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.
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