Gemstone Rings
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Engagement Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Diamond
Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Quartz, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
20th Century Fashion Rings
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Chrome Tourmaline, 1...
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Solitaire Rings
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wedding Rings
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yel...
2010s Indian Victorian Cocktail Rings
Quartz, Crystal, Enamel, Gold Plate, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Baroque Loose Gemstones
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire
Vintage 1960s American Modern Band Rings
Pearl, 10k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Pink Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Loose Gemstones
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba
21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Loose Gemstones
Pink Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Aesthetic Movement Loose Gemstones
Aquamarine
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings
Emerald, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings
Peridot, Sapphire, Paraiba, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yello...
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Solitaire Rings
Topaz, Garnet, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Amethyst, Quartz
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bridal Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings
Garnet, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Amethyst
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Tourmaline, Indicolite
21st Century and Contemporary North American Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Rubelite, Tourmaline, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Aesthetic Movement Loose Gemstones
Peridot
20th Century Loose Gemstones
Diamond
2010s Unknown Art Deco Wedding Rings
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Brazilian Art Deco Loose Gemstones
Citrine
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Garnet, Rhodolite
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings
Emerald, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
Opal, Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Other
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Other
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modernist Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Central African Arts and Crafts Loose Gems...
Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Carnelian
21st Century and Contemporary Bolivian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Amethyst
2010s Turkish Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021The best gemstone for an engagement ring is really a matter of preference. Diamonds have extraordinary brilliance, a hardness of 10, and are more scratch-resistant than any other gemstone. Emeralds and sapphires are also popular gemstones for an engagement ring. Shop a collection of vintage and modern engagement rings from some of the world’s top jewelers on 1stDibs.
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