Memento Mori Ring
2010s American Victorian Signet Rings
Emerald, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Signet Rings
Emerald, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
Ruby, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
Ruby, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Signet Rings
White Diamond, Emerald, Silver
Antique 1780s European George III Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s American Victorian Signet Rings
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Victorian Signet Rings
Emerald, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Victorian Signet Rings
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Signet Rings
Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
2010s British Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary English Contemporary Fashion Rings
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 1810s British Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Baroque Cocktail Rings
Garnet, Tsavorite, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century Unknown Fashion Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Baroque Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
2010s Australian Baroque Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, Rubelite, Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold, Enamel
2010s Australian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Citrine, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18th Century British Georgian More Rings
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century British Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1990s British Georgian Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s British Georgian Solitaire Rings
Garnet, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Australian Gothic Revival Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s British Georgian Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s British Georgian Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s British Georgian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Dutch Contemporary Cluster Rings
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s British Georgian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1920s British Signet Rings
Other, 18k Gold
2010s Australian Baroque Engagement Rings
Yellow Diamond, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique 1790s Georgian More Rings
Diamond, Gold
Antique 17th Century English More Rings
Diamond, Rock Crystal, 15k Gold
2010s Australian Gothic Revival Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Gothic Revival Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Baroque Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Baroque Cocktail Rings
Garnet, Tsavorite, Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k 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.
- What is a memento mori ring?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Memento mori ring is a ring that is an artistic reminder of the inevitability of death. ‘Memento mori’ is a Latin term that means “remember you must die.” These rings typically either feature a skull, crossbones or skeletons to prompt people to remember the shortness of life. Shop a range of memento mori rings on 1stDibs.
- What does memento mori mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Memento mori means “remember that you must die” in Latin. A memento mori is an object which serves as either a warning or reminder of death. An example of a memento mori is a skull.
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