French Enamel Ring
1990s French More Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1860s French Egyptian Revival More Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s French Belle Époque Cocktail Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French More Rings
Enamel
Vintage 1980s French Modern Band Rings
18k Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s French Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Rings
Vintage 1980s French Dome Rings
18k Gold
Late 20th Century French Modern Cocktail Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Signet Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Early 19th Century French Georgian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century French Fashion Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s French Victorian Dome Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
1990s French Dome Rings
Chrysophrase, Ruby, Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Enamel
Vintage 1980s French Band Rings
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary French Band Rings
18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Bridal Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Band Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Modernist Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Cluster Rings
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1960s French Cocktail Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1790s French Georgian More Rings
Natural Pearl, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Band Rings
18k Gold
Vintage 1970s French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1980s French Romantic Fashion Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s French Retro Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Band Rings
18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
20th Century French Band Rings
18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s French Modernist Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Dome Rings
Diamond, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century French Modern Band Rings
Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1960s French Fashion Rings
18k Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Fashion Rings
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
1990s French Band Rings
18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Byzantine Cocktail Rings
Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary French Byzantine Cocktail Rings
Silver, Enamel
Late 20th Century French Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1980s French Modernist Cocktail Rings
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Dome Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary French More Rings
Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Hellenistic Cocktail Rings
Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary French Byzantine Cocktail Rings
Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Silver, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary French Byzantine Cocktail Rings
Silver, Enamel
1990s French Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Gold Plate, Enamel
Late 20th Century French Band Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Engagement Rings
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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 French enamel?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022French enamel is a type of decoration produced by applying liquid glass to metal. The French company Limoges popularized the technique during the 16th century, producing jewelry and decorative objects with intricately painted portraits, flowers and landscape scenes. You'll find a collection of French enamel furniture, jewelry and art on 1stDibs.
- What is an enamel ring?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021An enamel ring is a piece of jewelry in which the metal has been coated with enamel. Enamel is the fusion of powdered glass to metal, and artists like enameling because it allows them to add an illustrative quality to their work. Enamel is fused to metals using very high temperatures. Check out the various enamel rings from different artists and from the 18th to 21st centuries on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023Yes, the French wear engagement rings. The tradition dates back to the 17th century, when men presented women with fede rings. These early engagement rings usually depicted a pair of clasped hands on their own or holding a heart, or two joined hearts positioned below a crown. Explore a wide range of engagement rings on 1stDibs.
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