Avant Garde Ring
1990s Modernist Dome Rings
Peridot, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Pink Sapphire, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cocktail Rings
Early 2000s Fashion Rings
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Retro Fashion Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Black Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Cluster Rings
Pearl, 18k Gold
1990s Unknown Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
2010s American Modernist Solitaire Rings
Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Cluster Rings
Diamond
Early 2000s Cocktail Rings
Diamond
Vintage 1970s Swedish Cocktail Rings
Lapis Lazuli, Silver
Early 2000s Fashion Rings
Diamond
Early 2000s Signet Rings
Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Clip-on Earrings
Recent Sales
Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Band Rings
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Finnish Cocktail Rings
Zircon, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s African Artisan Loose Gemstones
Citrine
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist More Rings
Onyx, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Dome Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1990s Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Fashion Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Fashion Rings
20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s German Modernist Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 1970s French Fashion Rings
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Dome Rings
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Bridal Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Modern Signet Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Modernist Cocktail Rings
Tiger s Eye, 14k Gold, Gold
1990s Cluster Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s British Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
1990s Fashion Rings
21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Ruby, Purple Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Band Rings
White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Modernist Dome Rings
14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Zirco...
21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Contemporary Dome Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Bridal Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Cocktail Rings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century Cluster Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
People Also Browsed
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Solitaire Rings
Freshwater Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Pearl, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
2010s Asian Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Silver
2010s Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chandelier Earrings
Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
2010s Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Bridal Rings
Garnet, 14k Gold
2010s Thai Artisan Stud Earrings
Chalcedony, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Cocktail Rings
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Signet Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Cuff Bracelets
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Other
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Pink Diamond
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Avant Garde Ring For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Avant Garde Ring?
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.
- What are avant-garde earrings?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024Avant-garde earrings are earrings that feature bold, experimental designs. Avant-garde jewelry design dates back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when artists and designers began rejecting traditional conventions and trying out new forms. Avant-garde jewelry may feature asymmetrical shapes, surprising geometric forms or unusual materials. On 1stDibs, find a selection of avant-garde jewelry.
- What is avant garde in fashion?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Avant garde in fashion refers to forward-looking, innovative designs. Avant garde fashion pushes against mainstream trends and proposes unconventional ideas.
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