Deep Red Ring
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Garnet, Rhodolite
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Loose Gemstones
Ruby
2010s Unknown Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s American Bridal Rings
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby
2010s Dutch Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Artisan Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Artisan Band Rings
Ruby, Rose Gold
1990s American Fashion Rings
Garnet, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s German Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Modern Solitaire Rings
Spinel
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s French Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings
14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Engagement Rings
14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Congolese Modern Engagement Rings
Rubelite, Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Garnet
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Fashion Rings
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century More Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s French Late Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Russian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s American Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Modern Loose Gemstones
Spinel
English Dome Rings
1990s French Bangles
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Red has always been a color of love and passion, and this is the reason why deep red gemstones are popular in engagement rings. Shop a collection of antique and modern red engagement rings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021How much a red ruby ring is worth will depend on certain quality factors. High-quality ruby rings can range in price from anywhere between $12 to $1,600. The value of a ruby will increase owing to color. Find a collection of red ruby rings on 1stDibs today.
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