Panther Head Ring
21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
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Tsavorite, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Brown Diamond, Black Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Band Rings
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Signet Rings
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
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Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s More Rings
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Brass
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Diamond, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American More Rings
Diamond, Gold
Early 2000s Modern Cocktail Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Band Rings
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Emerald, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Emerald, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Emerald, Bronze
Vintage 1950s Fashion Rings
Diamond, Jade, Black Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Fashion Rings
Ruby, Black Diamond, White Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
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Ruby, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings
Brown Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
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White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s French Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Emerald, Black Diamond, White Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
20th Century French Modern Cocktail Rings
Onyx, Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings
Peridot, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century French Fashion Rings
Chrysophrase, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Fashion Rings
Tsavorite, Black Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Cocktail Rings
Garnet, Onyx, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century French Art Deco More Rings
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1980s French Retro Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Retro Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s French Contemporary Link Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Cuff Bracelets
Vintage 1980s Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique 1860s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels
Iron
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Cabinets
Gold Leaf
2010s Italian Contemporary Engagement Rings
Zircon, Silver
2010s Spanish Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Rhodium
2010s Italian Modern Fashion Rings
Emerald, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Black Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Fashion Rings
Onyx, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s French Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold
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White Diamond, Black Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Go...
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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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