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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings
Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, Rose Gold...
Vintage 1980s American Modernist Fashion Rings
Yellow Gold, Enamel
1990s American Modernist Fashion Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings
Tsavorite, Topaz, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings
Tsavorite, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Brown Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold,...
2010s Fashion Rings
Yellow Sapphire, Onyx, Brown Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Wh...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Aesthetic Movement Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Gold
2010s Swiss Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Spanish Band Rings
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 1970s American Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Zircon, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Modern Hoop Earrings
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Tourmaline, Sapphire, Brown Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold,...
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Garnet, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Pink Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1980s French Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
20th Century French Modern Cocktail Rings
Onyx, Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Chain Bracelets
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
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Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Silver, 22k Gold
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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
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Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
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20th Century Band Rings
Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
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Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, Silver
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
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2010s Turkish Contemporary Fashion Rings
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Dome Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Turkish Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
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Diamond, Quartz
2010s Turkish Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Turkish Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Turkish Contemporary Fashion Rings
Black Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Band Rings
Tourmaline, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Band Rings
Amethyst, Silver
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18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Clip-on Earrings
2010s French Modern Clip-on Earrings
2010s French Modern Hoop Earrings
2010s French Modern Clip-on Earrings
2010s French Modern Clip-on Earrings
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary More Rings
White Diamond, Quartz, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Cocktail Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Band Rings
Emerald, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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Gold Plate
2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Black Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Black Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Black Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Black Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold
2010s Turkish Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Turkish Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Onyx, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Turkish Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Onyx, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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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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