Bear Ring
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases
Bronze
Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Nautical Objects
Rope, Plywood
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Sterling Silver
Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Wood
Antique 1890s Scottish Victorian Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1910s Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
1990s Link Bracelets
Diamond, White Gold
20th Century Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century Austrian Serving Pieces
Brass
Mid-20th Century Rwandan Tribal Tribal Art
Natural Fiber
Antique Late 18th Century Korean Other Ceramics
Ceramic
1960s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Ink, Illustration Board, Pen
Late 20th Century Art Deco Barware
Silver Plate
2010s American Artist Cocktail Rings
14k Gold
2010s Italian Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Band Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Band Rings
18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Band Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Band Rings
Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Bangles
Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold
Early 2000s French Band Rings
Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Greek More Rings
18k Gold
20th Century French Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s British Modern Signet Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Artist Fashion Rings
Yellow Diamond, Garnet, Silver
20th Century Italian Cocktail Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Danish Band Rings
White Gold
20th Century Danish Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts More Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Mexican More Rings
Jade, 18k Gold
20th Century American Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Danish Art Nouveau More Rings
Turquoise, 18k Gold
20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings
Coral, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Danish Art Nouveau More Rings
Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century American Band Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century Danish Cocktail Rings
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s British Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Danish Cluster Rings
Pearl, 18k Gold
20th Century Danish Art Nouveau More Rings
Pearl, 18k Gold
20th Century American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique 1790s British George III More Rings
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1720s British George I More Rings
Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel
Antique 1880s English Victorian Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold
2010s Austrian Contemporary More Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique 17th Century Jacobean Cluster Rings
Emerald, Pink Sapphire, 24k Gold
2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Gold
2010s French Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gol...
Antique Early 19th Century French More Rings
Crystal, Gold
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts More Rings
Citrine, 18k Gold
2010s Australian Artisan Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Black Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White 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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