Architecture Ring
21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Organic Modern Paperweights
Bronze
2010s Italian Miscellaneous
2010s High Heels
1960s Abstract Landscape Prints
Paper, Screen
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Collectible Jewelry
Silver
20th Century Indonesian Wall-mounted Sculptures
Wood
Antique 18th Century Spanish Bathroom Fixtures
Carrara Marble
20th Century Collectible Jewelry
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Walnut
20th Century Indonesian Decorative Art
Wood
Vintage 1940s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Iron
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Umbrella Stands
Iron
Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Bronze
Vintage 1980s French Paintings
Paint
Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Engagement Rings
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Modernist Fashion Rings
Sterling Silver
2010s American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Onyx, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Brass
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modernist Cocktail Rings
Citrine
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Signet Rings
Tiger s Eye, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Contemporary Cocktail Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements
Bronze
Early 20th Century Art Deco Architectural Elements
Bronze, Stainless Steel
2010s American Artisan Cocktail Rings
Pearl, Sterling Silver, Brass
2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings
Jade, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Band Rings
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Citrine, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Fashion Rings
18k Gold
Antique 1870s English Victorian Signet Rings
Agate, 15k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modern Dome Rings
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modern Dome Rings
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Georgian Signet Rings
Garnet, Marcasite, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Fashion Rings
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1970s American Cocktail Rings
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Dome Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Fashion Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, White Diamond, 14k Gold
20th Century Thai Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Rhodolite, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1970s American Native American Fashion Rings
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s Contemporary Signet Rings
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Fashion Rings
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Rhodolite, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1960s Danish Modernist Cocktail Rings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold,...
2010s English Art Deco Engagement Rings
Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Bridal Rings
Morganite, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Bridal Rings
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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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