Ia Jewels
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s Abstract Expressionist Paintings
Acrylic
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2010s Georgian Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond
2010s Georgian Art Deco Fashion Rings
Blue Sapphire
2010s Georgian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire
2010s Georgian Cocktail Rings
Kunzite, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Fashion Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Emerald
2010s Georgian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire
2010s Georgian Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s Georgian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Cocktail Rings
Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Silver
2010s Georgian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Georgian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s Georgian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Chalcedony, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
2010s Georgian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, White Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Georgian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Cocktail Rings
14k Gold
2010s Cocktail Rings
2010s Georgian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Green Sapphire, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
2010s Georgian Cocktail Rings
Green Sapphire, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
2010s Georgian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Quartz, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1960s Belarusian Wrist Watches
Diamond, Tourmaline
2010s Georgian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Kunzite, 14k Gold
2010s Georgian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Georgian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Georgian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Kunzite
2010s Georgian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Georgian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Cocktail Rings
2010s Georgian Contemporary Chain Bracelets
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Georgian Fashion Rings
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns
2010s French Top Handle Bags
2010s French Evening Gowns
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
1980s French Belts
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Landscape Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
21st Century and Contemporary French Clutches
21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Spinel
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s French Top Handle Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
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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.



