Gentlemans Ring
Antique 19th Century British Late Victorian Paintings
Antique Late 19th Century Collectible Jewelry
Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Collectible Jewelry
Antique Late 19th Century European Collectible Jewelry
19th Century Portrait Paintings
Oil
Antique 18th Century Regency Paintings
Canvas
Vintage 1920s Japanese Tobacco Accessories
Copper
Vintage 1950s Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American Modernist Band Rings
Tourmaline, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s Russian More Rings
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Band Rings
Tiger s Eye, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s Modern Signet Rings
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold
Vintage 1910s British Art Nouveau Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian More Rings
Onyx, 9k Gold
Mid-20th Century Chinese Band Rings
Jade, 24k Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Signet Rings
Agate, 15k Gold
Vintage 1940s American Retro Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Signet Rings
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Modern Signet Rings
Onyx, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s Classical Roman Signet Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Aesthetic Movement Signet Rings
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern More Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Retro Band Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1950s American Modern Signet Rings
Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century American Retro Band Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century More Rings
Gold
Vintage 1950s American Band Rings
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s American Modernist Band Rings
14k Gold
20th Century Signet Rings
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown More Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Signet Rings
Onyx, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Band Rings
18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Edwardian Signet Rings
Chalcedony, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Wedding Rings
Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s British Victorian Signet Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Band Rings
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings
Palladium
20th Century American Contemporary Band Rings
Platinum
Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Band Rings
18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Antique 1810s European Empire Signet Rings
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Signet Rings
Sterling Silver
2010s British Contemporary Signet Rings
Sterling Silver, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Signet Rings
Sterling Silver
1990s Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Sterling Silver
20th Century Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Band Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Collectible Jewelry
Gold
Mid-19th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
American Dome Rings
Diamond
2010s American Band Rings
Platinum
20th Century Band Rings
Chrysoberyl, Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century More Rings
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Gentlemans Ring For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Gentlemans Ring?
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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