Bear Ring
20th Century Danish Fashion Rings
Pearl, 18k Gold
20th Century Greek Fashion Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century Italian Cocktail Rings
Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century English Signet Rings
9k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Band Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Engagement Rings
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century Greek Fashion Rings
18k Gold
Italian More Rings
Emerald, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
20th Century American Bridal Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Italian Cluster Rings
Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Engagement Rings
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1760s British Georgian Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, 15k Gold
Antique Late 17th Century English Band Rings
Gold
Italian Fashion Rings
Peridot, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Danish More Rings
Sterling Silver
Antique Late 17th Century English Band Rings
Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Thai Fashion Rings
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Band Rings
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century American Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Cluster Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s French Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Engagement Rings
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Italian Fashion Rings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Danish Fashion Rings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Danish Fashion Rings
Jade, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary More Rings
20th Century Danish Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Gold
2010s Italian More Rings
Platinum
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Signet Rings
White Diamond, Onyx, 15k Gold
Antique 18th Century French Signet Rings
18k Gold
20th Century Danish More Rings
Coral, Sterling Silver
20th Century Danish More Rings
Garnet, Sterling Silver
20th Century Danish More Rings
Jade, Sterling Silver
20th Century Danish Art Deco Dome Rings
Sterling Silver
20th Century Italian Fashion Rings
Quartz, Citrine, 18k Gold
20th Century Danish Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Italian Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Unknown Engagement Rings
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Signet Rings
18k Gold
2010s French Contemporary Band Rings
2010s Italian Contemporary More Rings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century American Three-Stone Rings
Citrine, 18k Gold
2010s French Band Rings
Diamond, White Gold
2010s Italian Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Rhodium, Silver
20th Century Danish Three-Stone Rings
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Antique 17th Century English Charles II Collectible Jewelry
Gold
Antique 17th Century English Charles II Collectible Jewelry
Gold
Antique 17th Century English Collectible Jewelry
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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