Paste Ring
Antique 1770s Georgian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, 10k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s More Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s French Artist More Rings
Silver Plate
Antique 1780s British George III Fashion Rings
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Fashion Rings
15k Gold, Silver, Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Fashion Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 9k Gold, Silver
Antique 1860s British Cluster Rings
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Band Rings
15k Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Pearl, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Cluster Rings
15k Gold
Antique 1830s British Victorian More Rings
Silver
Antique 1820s British Georgian Cocktail Rings
10k Gold, Silver
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Cluster Rings
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 1840s British Georgian Cluster Rings
15k Gold
Vintage 1960s French High Victorian More Rings
Carnelian, Silver
Vintage 1980s Italian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 10k Gold
Late 20th Century European Retro Solitaire Rings
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1780s British Georgian Solitaire Rings
18k Gold, Silver
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Cluster Rings
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Early 1800s Portuguese Georgian Cocktail Rings
18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Signet Rings
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century British Retro Cluster Rings
Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Cluster Rings
9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1940s German Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Cluster Rings
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Three-Stone Rings
Amethyst, Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Band Rings
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Solitaire Rings
18k Gold, Enamel
Antique 18th Century Unknown Georgian Cluster Rings
Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Late 18th Century Sicilian Georgian Cluster Rings
Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Coral, Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique 1830s British Georgian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Garnet, Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings
Crystal, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s French Fashion Rings
Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts More Rings
Carnelian, Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Crystal, Metal
Vintage 1920s French Beaded Necklaces
Silver Plate
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Drop Earrings
Sterling Silver
1950s American Top Handle Bags
2010s French Romantic More Rings
Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Solitaire Rings
15k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian More Rings
15k Gold
Vintage 1950s British Modern Signet Rings
Moonstone, Gold, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Band Rings
Sterling Silver
Antique 1770s French Napoleon III Cocktail Rings
Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Cluster Rings
Other, 15k Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Band Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings
10k Gold
Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Rings
Bronze
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
10k Gold, Yellow 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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