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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary More Rings
18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Anglo-Indian Signet Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Yellow Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Australian Renaissance Three-Stone Rings
Tourmaline, Rubelite, Pink Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
2010s German Contemporary Fashion Rings
Quartz, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century Fashion Rings
Amethyst, Emerald, Ruby, Topaz
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Fashion Rings
Vintage 1960s American Cocktail Rings
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Australian Gothic Revival Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, ...
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Signet Rings
18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green ...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Fashion Rings
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Peridot, Sapphire, 1...
2010s American Modern Wedding Rings
Pink Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Italian Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
20th Century Italian Retro Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Iolite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Tourmaline, Aquamarine, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Fashion Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Silver
2010s Contemporary Dome Rings
Chalcedony, Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Taiwanese Artisan More Rings
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Victorian Cocktail Rings
Morganite, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Romantic Fashion Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Modern Fashion Rings
Sterling Silver, 24k Gold, Rose Gold, Vermeil
2010s Hong Kong Modern Fashion Rings
24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
2010s Hong Kong Modern Fashion Rings
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco More Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Dutch Baroque Vases
Crystal
2010s Dutch Baroque Vases
Crystal
2010s Dutch Baroque Vases
Crystal
2010s Dutch Baroque Vases
Crystal
2010s Dutch Baroque Vases
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Spinel, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Australian Gothic Revival Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings
Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s American Modern Band Rings
Blue Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Peridot, Diamond, White Gold
2010s American Modern Cluster Rings
White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Romantic Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Band Rings
14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
Black Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s American Band Rings
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bridal Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s German Space Age Table Lamps
Metal, Chrome
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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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