Deep Red Ring
20th Century Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Silver, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Signet Rings
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Dutch Post-War Cluster Rings
Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Band Rings
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Band Rings
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Band Rings
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Band Rings
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Garnet, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Retro Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Gold
Early 20th Century Modern Fashion Rings
Alexandrite, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s British Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Dutch Cluster Rings
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Fashion Rings
Garnet, Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Fashion Rings
Garnet, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1970s British Modern Three-Stone Rings
Garnet, Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Three-Stone Rings
Garnet, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s British Three-Stone Rings
Garnet, Diamond, Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Garnet, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modernist Loose Gemstones
Garnet, Rhodolite
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Zircon, 9k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Unknown Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century Engagement Rings
Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Cluster Rings
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Cluster Rings
Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Solitaire Rings
Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Chinese Retro Cocktail Rings
Ruby
Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Dome Rings
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold
20th Century French Contemporary Cluster Rings
Garnet, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Dutch Post-War Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Late 20th Century Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Three-Stone Rings
Opal, Peridot, Ruby, Sterling Silver
20th Century Australian Modern Signet Rings
Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Engagement Rings
Pearl, 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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