Filigree Band
Antique 19th Century Czech Art Nouveau Glass
Crystal, Gold
Antique 19th Century Czech Art Nouveau Glass
Crystal, Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century French Regency Vases
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
20th Century American Early Victorian Fashion Rings
Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Wrist Watches
Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Sterling Silver, Silver, Rose Gold, Gold Plate, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Bangles
18k Gold
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Wire, Metal
Late 20th Century Religious Items
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Metal
Early 20th Century Italian Artisan Solitaire Rings
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Modern Fashion Rings
Topaz, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Side Tables
Bronze
2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver, Rose Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, R...
2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 1870s Unknown Etruscan Revival Bangles
Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Topaz, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Cluster Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Band Rings
Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Marcasite, Gold-filled, Enamel
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Marcasite, Sapphire, Gold-filled, Base Metal
Vintage 1960s Italian Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Band Rings
White Diamond, Emerald, 15k Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Console Tables
Brass
Early 20th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces
Crystal, Bronze
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Lanterns
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Drop Earrings
15k Gold
Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants
Antique 19th Century French Decorative Objects
21st Century and Contemporary Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s French Decorative Objects
Onyx, Ormolu
Antique 1830s British Georgian More Bracelets
Turquoise, 15k Gold
Late 20th Century Japanese Tableware
Russian Jewelry
Mid-20th Century French Tea Sets
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Miscellaneous
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s American Aesthetic Movement Magazine Racks and Stands
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches
14k Gold, Gold-filled
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 1900s German Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 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.
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