East West Setting
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
2010s American Modern Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modernist Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century American Modern Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, 14k Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Moonstone, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Bridal Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Modern Dome Rings
22k Gold
2010s Engagement Rings
2010s American Modern More Rings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century British Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Sterling Silver
2010s Art Nouveau Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dome Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Retro Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Cocktail Rings
Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Russian Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Art Deco Engagement 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.
- 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.
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