Baby Ring
2010s Australian Artist Solitaire Rings
Mandarin Garnet, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings
Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Children s Furniture
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vanity Items
Sterling Silver
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
20th Century Unknown Retro Vanity Items
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Tourmaline
1940s Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vanity Items
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Tourmaline
20th Century Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Tourmaline
1940s American Hats
20th Century Figurines and Sculptures
Sterling Silver
20th Century Flatware and Serving Pieces
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Ceramic
20th Century Edwardian Accessories
14k Gold
2010s German Contemporary More Rings
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Band Rings
Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Band Rings
Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Modernist Cocktail Rings
Quartz, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary More Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Neoclassical Dome Rings
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Band Rings
14k Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Band Rings
18k Gold
2010s American Modern Dome Rings
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Whit...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Fashion Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Fashion Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary More Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1760s British Georgian Signet Rings
15k Gold
2010s American Modern Cluster Rings
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings
Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Diamond, Multi-gemst...
2010s Lebanese Fashion Rings
Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bridal Rings
Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Zircon, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British More Objets d Art and Vertu
Sterling Silver, Enamel
American Cuff Bracelets
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White...
21st Century and Contemporary French Handkerchiefs
2010s Italian Natural Specimens
Gold
Antique 1850s British Early Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, 15k Gold, Enamel
20th Century Fashion Rings
14k Gold
20th Century More Rings
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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