Bear Ring
1990s British Retro Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Opal, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Portuguese Late Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Wedding Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 18th Century European Georgian Bridal Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Contemporary Dome Rings
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Signet Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1770s Baroque Three-Stone Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wedding Rings
Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wedding Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Vanity Items
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Tableware
Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s French Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Pottery
20th Century American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Console Tables
Brass
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1810s French Empire Mantel Clocks
Marble, Bronze
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cuff Bracelets
Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces
Citrine, Iolite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Chain Bracelets
Gold Plate
Vintage 1950s Unknown Clip-on Earrings
Aquamarine, White Gold, Palladium
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Antique 1890s Indian Other Centerpieces
Silver
Antique 1750s French Louis XV Scientific Instruments
Paper, Wood
Antique 1880s Unknown Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Religious Items
Silver
Antique Early 1900s Charm Bracelets
Pearl, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s English Victorian Table Lamps
Silver Plate
Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1800s English George III Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century American Anglo-Indian Solitaire Rings
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Retro Fashion Rings
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
2010s Turkish Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1960s American Fashion Rings
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1990s Band Rings
Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Signet Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 15k Gold, Silver
Antique 1870s French Arts and Crafts Fashion Rings
Opal, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings
Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary English Contemporary More Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Fashion Rings
22k Gold
Late 20th Century Fashion Rings
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Jade, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Dome Rings
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s Victorian Band Rings
Opal, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Signet Rings
Jade, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modernist Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s European Victorian Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
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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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