Openwork Ring
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1980s French Modernist Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tanzanite, White Gold
Vintage 1960s French Retro Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique 1810s English George III Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century French Artisan Cocktail Rings
Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings
Platinum
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Platinum, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Cocktail Rings
Garnet, Tanzanite, Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Tourmaline, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
2010s European Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century Hungarian Art Deco Band Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1940s French Retro Dome Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Retro Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Signet Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
20th Century Band Rings
14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1910s French Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bridal Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dome Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1970s French Retro Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Retro Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Retro Dome Rings
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s French Retro Solitaire Rings
Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold...
Vintage 1940s Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Wedding Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Artist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k ...
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century British Modern Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s French Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose 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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