Light Purple Ring
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Engagement Rings
Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
2010s German Artisan Fashion Rings
Amethyst, Crystal
Antique Early 19th Century North American Modern Engagement Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Bridal Rings
Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Fashion Rings
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Jade, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Cocktail Rings
Purple Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire,...
2010s Greek Contemporary Signet Rings
Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, Tanzanite, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Greek Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Greek Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Greek Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Gold
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2010s Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1960s Modernist Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, White Gold
Early 20th Century Engagement Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Spinel, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Fashion Rings
Amethyst, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Belgian Three-Stone Rings
Spinel, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Alexandrite, Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
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Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Purple Sapphire
Vintage 1960s Retro Cluster Rings
White Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
2010s French Artisan Dome Rings
Other, Other
1990s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Engagement Rings
Pink Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Sterling Silver
20th Century Unknown Modern Cluster Rings
Iolite, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
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Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Mid-20th Century Solitaire Rings
Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
1950s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
1950s French Evening Gowns
Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Band Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Ruby
Early 2000s French Evening Gowns
20th Century English Modern Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Deco Dome Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Evening Gowns
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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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