Bear Ring
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary European Fashion Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1780s European Georgian Signet Rings
Agate, Garnet, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Engagement Rings
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s English Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1970s British Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Band Rings
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1960s North American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
Late 20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings
Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Retro Band Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Brown Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Band Rings
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1980s French Band Rings
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Dome Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Pearl, Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary English Victorian Signet Rings
18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Fashion Rings
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Australian Artist Band Rings
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century French Modern Fashion Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Edwardian Engagement Rings
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1950s French Retro Cluster Rings
Amethyst, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Fashion Rings
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s English Victorian Band Rings
Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Band Rings
Turquoise, Gold, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century European Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Native American Fashion Rings
Topaz, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1990s North American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Onyx, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Cocktail Rings
18k Gold
2010s British Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Amethyst, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire...
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Onyx, Diamond, Amethyst, Yellow Gold
2010s European Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
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Bear Ring For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Bear 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.
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