Family Rings
2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Rose Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Band Rings
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Band Rings
Gold
2010s British Band Rings
White Diamond, Rose Gold
2010s Turkish Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Black Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Dome Rings
Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Pearl, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gol...
2010s British Band Rings
White Diamond, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Band Rings
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Band Rings
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American More Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
20th Century American Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s Unknown Modern Band Rings
Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Band Rings
14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Band Rings
Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Modern Bangles
18k Gold
2010s Thai Modern Bangles
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Thai Drop Earrings
18k Gold
2010s Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Thai Chain Bracelets
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Thai Chain Bracelets
18k Gold
2010s Thai Stud Earrings
18k Gold
2010s Thai Modern Bracelets
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Thai Stud Earrings
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Thai Modern Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Thai Modern Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s Thai Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s Thai Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s Thai Stud Earrings
18k Gold
2010s Thai Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s Thai Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Thai Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Thai Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s Australian Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Cluster Rings
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Georgian Engagement Rings
Crystal, Garnet, Rock Crystal, Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Cluster Rings
Natural Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Cluster Rings
Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Retro Signet Rings
Gold
Mid-20th Century French Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
Antique 1890s French Napoleon III Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s French Napoleon III Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Band Rings
9k Gold
Antique 1890s French Napoleon III Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1790s British Georgian Signet Rings
Garnet, Gold
Late 20th Century European Signet Rings
Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Signet Rings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Signet Rings
Carnelian, 14k Gold
Antique 1750s French Georgian Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Signet Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Signet Rings
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British Neoclassical Signet Rings
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Family Rings For Sale on 1stDibs
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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.
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