One Of A Kind Rings
2010s Contemporary Cluster Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Cultured Pear...
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Engagement Rings
Aquamarine, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Enamel
2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Onyx, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Band Rings
Garnet, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Iolite, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Crystal, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Beryl, White Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Indian Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Spinel, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s German Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century British Modern Solitaire Rings
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Indicolite, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Diamond, 22k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s Swiss Modernist Cocktail Rings
18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Gold
2010s Greek Contemporary Bridal Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Carnelian, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, Yellow Diamond...
20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
2010s Greek Modern Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cocktail Rings
Garnet, Sterling Silver
2010s British Modern Signet Rings
Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Rose Gold
2010s Greek Modern Band Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Greek Fashion Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Dome Rings
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Dome Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Blue Topaz, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Greek Greek Revival Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Rubelite, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Fashion Rings
Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s British Modern Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver,...
21st Century and Contemporary North American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Peridot, Platinum
2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The kind of sapphire in Princess Diana's engagement ring is a blue Ceylon sapphire. It has an oval cut and weighs 12 carats. A 14-karat white diamond halo surrounds the center stone. You'll find a range of sapphire gemstone jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Typically, men choose band rings as wedding rings. This type of ring comes in a wide range of designs from simple minimalist bands to ornate styles featuring gemstones or engravings. Men can also choose from a variety of metals, such as platinum, yellow gold, white gold, rose gold and sterling silver for their wedding ring. Explore a collection of men's wedding rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023More than one kind of engagement ring goes with a wide wedding band. In fact, there are several kinds that pair well with such a band! To balance the thickness of the band, consider an engagement ring with a matching wide band and a solitaire gemstone placed in a prong or tension setting. Bezel-set engagement rings can also coordinate nicely with wide bands, as the bezel helps to call attention to the central stone. Keep in mind that you can create any ring combination that appeals to you, so feel free to try on different styles and see what you like best. Shop a wide variety of engagement rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Whether or not Neil Lane can make one of its silver rings gold or not depends on the piece. The brand allows you to design your own ring in a choice of silvertone platinum, gold or rose gold. Pieces from the curated couture collection and those made for third-party retailers may only come in one metal option. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Neil Lane jewelry.
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