Mans Rings
20th Century Sri Lankan Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Signet Rings
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings
Jade, Platinum
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Quartz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Turquoise, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
20th Century Thai Signet Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Contemporary Signet Rings
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Modern Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1910s French Cluster Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Mid-20th Century American Modern Wedding Rings
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Artisan Wedding Rings
Jade, 14k Gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Signet Rings
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Signet Rings
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Wedding Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Platinum
2010s Greek Classical Greek Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1870s English Etruscan Revival Cocktail Rings
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century North American Retro Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan More Rings
Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s English Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1970s British Signet Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1850s English Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, White Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Band Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Collectible Jewelry
Ormolu
1820s Victorian Figurative Prints
Engraving
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Nude Drawings and Watercolors
Parchment Paper, Charcoal, Graphite
Vintage 1940s British Folk Art Signs
Wood
Vintage 1980s American Band Rings
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings
14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American More Rings
Opal, 18k Gold
French More Rings
Sapphire, Diamond
Early 20th Century Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings
Zircon, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Collectible Jewelry
Onyx
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s English Rococo Solitaire Rings
Labradorite, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown More Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
2010s Fashion Rings
Black Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Georgian More Rings
Onyx, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Moonstone, 15k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1980s Unknown More Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Signet Rings
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Wedding Rings
Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s British More Rings
9k 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2023There is no single best type of ring for a man. Men can wear band rings, gemstone rings, signet rings and other styles, provided the pieces fit properly. On 1stDibs, find a selection of rings from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023What is now outdated tradition dictates that the woman pays for the man's wedding ring, and the man, in turn, pays for the woman’s accessory. However, not all couples keep to this tradition, and not all couples involve a man. Convention has it that each person pays for the other person's ring. On 1stDibs, find a range of antique, new and vintage wedding rings.
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