Antique Alexandrite
Early 20th Century Contemporary Fashion Rings
Alexandrite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1860s Thai Romantic Cocktail Rings
Alexandrite, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings
Alexandrite, Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Fashion Rings
Alexandrite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Alexandrite, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Engagement Rings
Alexandrite, Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Fashion Rings
Alexandrite, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Fashion Rings
Alexandrite, Chrysoberyl, 10k Gold
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Vintage 1910s Art Deco Brooches
Alexandrite, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s American Pendant Necklaces
Alexandrite, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Peridot, Ru...
Early 20th Century Engagement Rings
Alexandrite, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Late Victorian Cluster Rings
Alexandrite, Diamond
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Art Nouveau More Rings
Alexandrite, Diamond
Antique 1880s Victorian Engagement Rings
Alexandrite, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Edwardian Solitaire Rings
Alexandrite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Alexandrite, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Alexandrite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian More Rings
Alexandrite, Diamond, Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Fashion Rings
Alexandrite
Antique Mid-19th Century Russian Victorian Cluster Rings
Alexandrite, Diamond
Vintage 1920s Cocktail Rings
Alexandrite, 14k Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Solitaire Rings
Alexandrite, Diamond, Gold
Vintage 1920s Engagement Rings
Alexandrite, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Engagement Rings
Alexandrite, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Fashion Rings
Alexandrite, 18k Gold, White Gold
American More Rings
Alexandrite, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1970s American More Rings
Alexandrite, Topaz, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s American Link Bracelets
Alexandrite, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings
Alexandrite, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, 18k Gold
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Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
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Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold
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Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique 18th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Pink Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Alexandrite, Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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20th Century French Dome Rings
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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Alexandrite, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
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Pearl, Amethyst, Silver
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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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