East West Ring
21st Century and Contemporary American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire
2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Zircon, Blue Zircon, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings
Aquamarine, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White...
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings
Blue Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco More Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Opal, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Egyptian Cocktail Rings
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Moonstone, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wedding Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Bridal Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Art Deco Fashion Rings
Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
1990s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Citrine, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Band Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Deco Fashion Rings
Aquamarine, Platinum
Late 20th Century Band Rings
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Iolite, 10k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Bridal Rings
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
1990s Modern Wedding Rings
Diamond, Platinum
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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.
- What is an east-west ring?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An east-west ring is one where the gems are set in a horizontal pattern across the band. This elevates the look of the ring to be more modern, compared to the conventional classic look of some other ring settings. Find a collection of expertly vetted rings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a toi et moi ring?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A toi et moi ring, French for “you and me” is a style of ring meant to signify loving partnerships. Toi et moi rings are rings that feature two gemstones meant to symbolize the two people in love and can come in a variety of settings. Shop a range of rings, including toi et moi styles, on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Moissanite and diamonds look quite similar, with both known for their clear appearance and sparkle. Moissanite reflects light differently and typically features more brilliance and fire than a diamond. Diamonds are the hardest material on earth, ranking a 10 on the Mohs scale, while moissanite is not quite as hard, ranking around 9.25 on the Mohs scale. Shop a variety of sparkling diamond and moissanite pieces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024The difference between traditional East and West art comes down largely to the aims of artists. Traditionally, Eastern artists sought to tell stories and reveal their perceptions of the world around them, seeking to make their works visually appealing, not realistic. Until the modern era, which began in the mid-19th century, most Western artists focused on depicting scenes as realistically as possible, using techniques like linear perspective to give two-dimensional images the illusion of existing in three dimensions. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of fine art.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Traditional West Point rings are made of yellow gold and black onyx, which celebrate the class colors. A green Peridot stone is set in the middle. You can shop a collection of West Point-style jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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