Claw Ring
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Tea Sets
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s Modernist More Rings
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary More Rings
Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Modern Cocktail Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Fashion Rings
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s British Modern Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Gold
Vintage 1950s British Modern Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Gold
Vintage 1970s British Modern Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Gold
Vintage 1940s British Modern Cluster Rings
Garnet, Opal, Gold
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Cluster Rings
Garnet, Opal, Gold
Vintage 1940s British Cluster Rings
Garnet, Opal, Gold
Vintage 1960s British Modern Signet Rings
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s British Modern Signet Rings
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian More Rings
Opal, Garnet, Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Band Rings
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Solitaire Rings
Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Coral, Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1870s Unknown Victorian Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 2000s Fashion Rings
20th Century French Modern Cocktail Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Solitaire Rings
Opal, 9k Gold
2010s British Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s British Modern Band Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Pl...
Early 2000s Cluster Rings
Garnet, Rose Gold
Vintage 1960s French Retro Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
20th Century More Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Napoleon III Engagement Rings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow ...
Antique Late 19th Century English More Rings
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s British Modern Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, Gold
Vintage 1960s British Modern Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, Gold
20th Century French Edwardian Engagement Rings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Platinu...
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s British Modern Solitaire Rings
Garnet, Gold
2010s British Contemporary Fashion Rings
Silver
Antique Late 19th Century French Romantic Engagement Rings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow ...
21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Opal, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Tsavorite, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s British Modern Cocktail Rings
Citrine, 9k Gold
Vintage 1960s British Modern Cocktail Rings
Citrine, 9k Gold
Vintage 1970s British Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold
Vintage 1970s British Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold
Vintage 1950s British Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s British Modern Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Gold
Vintage 1980s British Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Gold
Vintage 1980s British Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Gold
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Claw Ring For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Claw 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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