Plaque Ring
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Cocktail Rings
Citrine, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond
Vintage 1980s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings
Platinum
Vintage 1980s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Byzantine Bridal Rings
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1800s English Georgian More Rings
Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver, Enamel, Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Unknown Cluster Rings
Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Fashion Rings
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Band Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Band Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Band Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Band Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Band Rings
18k Gold
2010s Unknown Band Rings
18k Gold
2010s Unknown Band Rings
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Band Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Band Rings
18k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Brass
Antique 1890s French Architectural Elements
Iron
Antique 19th Century French Black Forest Wall-mounted Sculptures
Wood
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Mid-20th Century American Bathroom Fixtures
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Bathroom Fixtures
Brass
20th Century Chinese Tang Metalwork
Copper
2010s American End Tables
Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Vintage 1980s French Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s French Chain Necklaces
Antique 18th Century British Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Classical Roman Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique 1890s English Victorian Wall-mounted Sculptures
Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Vintage 1950s Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s English Art Deco Engagement Rings
Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Silver
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco More Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Agate, Quartz, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Retro Fashion Rings
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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