Hand Engraved Antique Ring
19th Century American Hand Engraved Antique Ring
Sterling Silver
1920s Unknown Art Deco Hand Engraved Antique Ring
Platinum
Early 20th Century Hand Engraved Antique Ring
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1880s Victorian Hand Engraved Antique Ring
Pearl, Ruby, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
1920s Art Deco Hand Engraved Antique Ring
Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1850s Victorian Hand Engraved Antique Ring
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Hand Engraved Antique Ring
9k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Hand Engraved Antique Ring
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century English Georgian Hand Engraved Antique Ring
Garnet, Marcasite, Sterling Silver
1920s Art Deco Hand Engraved Antique Ring
Blue Sapphire, 10k Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Hand Engraved Antique Ring
Alexandrite, Diamond, Gold
1810s Hand Engraved Antique Ring
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s American Victorian Hand Engraved Antique Ring
18k Gold
Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Hand Engraved Antique Ring
Turquoise, 15k Gold
1910s French Art Deco Hand Engraved Antique Ring
Mixed Metal
1920s Unknown Art Deco Hand Engraved Antique Ring
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s American Art Deco Hand Engraved Antique Ring
Diamond, 18k Gold
1920s Art Deco Hand Engraved Antique Ring
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Hand Engraved Antique Ring
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Hand Engraved Antique Ring
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
1890s Victorian Hand Engraved Antique Ring
Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Late Victorian Hand Engraved Antique Ring
Moonstone, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Hand Engraved Antique Ring
Opal, Platinum
1910s Swedish Art Deco Hand Engraved Antique Ring
Pearl, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold
1920s American Hand Engraved Antique Ring
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Hand Engraved Antique Ring
Diamond, 14k Gold
1920s Art Deco Hand Engraved Antique Ring
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
1920s American Art Deco Hand Engraved Antique Ring
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Hand Engraved Antique Ring
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Edwardian Hand Engraved Antique Ring
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Hand Engraved Antique Ring
Diamond, Platinum
1920s Art Deco Hand Engraved Antique Ring
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Hand Engraved Antique Ring
Diamond, Platinum
1920s American Retro Hand Engraved Antique Ring
Jade, 18k Gold
1920s American Hand Engraved Antique Ring
White Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Edwardian Hand Engraved Antique Ring
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Hand Engraved Antique Ring
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Hand Engraved Antique Ring
Early 20th Century Art Deco Hand Engraved Antique Ring
Jade, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Hand Engraved Antique Ring
Diamond, Platinum
1910s Unknown Hand Engraved Antique Ring
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
1920s Unknown Art Deco Hand Engraved Antique Ring
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Hand Engraved Antique Ring
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1920s American Art Deco Hand Engraved Antique Ring
Diamond, Platinum
1920s American Hand Engraved Antique Ring
Diamond, Platinum
19th Century English Hand Engraved Antique Ring
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Hand Engraved Antique Ring
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Hand Engraved Antique Ring
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Hand Engraved Antique Ring
22k Gold
1920s American Hand Engraved Antique Ring
Diamond, Platinum
Early 19th Century Art Nouveau Hand Engraved Antique Ring
14k Gold
Early 19th Century Georgian Hand Engraved Antique Ring
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Hand Engraved Antique Ring
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Hand Engraved Antique Ring
Agate, Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Hand Engraved Antique Ring
Agate, Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Hand Engraved Antique Ring
Diamond, Platinum
18th Century Georgian Hand Engraved Antique Ring
Diamond, Silver, 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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