Architecture Ring
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Bridal Rings
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Revival Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Spanish Modernist Band Rings
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Thai Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1960s Swedish Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Zircon, Blue Zircon, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s Etruscan Revival Fashion Rings
Agate, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1960s French Modernist Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cluster Rings
Citrine, Diamond, Black Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Ceramic
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Marble, Brass
Antique 1860s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 1870s French Renaissance Revival Buffets
Walnut
20th Century French Day Dresses
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
European More Rings
Vintage 1960s Unknown More Rings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Silver
2010s Italian Classical Roman Band Rings
18k Gold, Enamel, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Classical Roman Fashion Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Classical Roman Fashion Rings
Moonstone, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Classical Roman Band Rings
18k Gold, Enamel, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Architectural Elements
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s American Architectural Elements
Iron
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s British Modern Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, Sheffield Plate
Early 20th Century American Art Deco More Rings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Canadian Modern Fashion Rings
18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Cluster Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Sapphire, Mandarin Garnet, 18k Gold, Sterling Si...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Alexandrite, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Classical Roman Bangles
Diamond, Tsavorite, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Topaz, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Gold, Yellow...
2010s Italian Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Classical Roman Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Tsavorite, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
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Architecture Ring For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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