Pre Owned Rings
21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Early 2000s German Cocktail Rings
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Band Rings
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Rings
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 2000s British Signet Rings
Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Lithuanian Dome Rings
18k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Retro Cluster Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s Italian Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century French Modern Band Rings
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Modern Band Rings
Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern More Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1810s British Georgian Cluster Rings
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
1990s French Band Rings
18k Gold
2010s French Modern Band Rings
Yellow Gold
1990s American Band Rings
18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Band Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Russian Band Rings
24k Gold
1990s French Solitaire Rings
Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
1990s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century British Modern Band Rings
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1970s French Dome Rings
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
1990s French Band Rings
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Signet Rings
Black Diamond, Sterling Silver, Titanium
Vintage 1940s Dome Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Dome Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Dome Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Band Rings
Diamond, White Gold
Late 20th Century Engagement Rings
Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
1990s French Fashion Rings
Onyx, Peridot, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Amethyst, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s Italian Wedding Rings
1990s French Signet Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold
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Pre Owned Rings For Sale on 1stDibs
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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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022You can buy a pre-owned Rolex from a variety of sources, including individual sellers, authorized dealers, auction houses and various online platforms, including 1stDibs. Buying from a reputable dealer or platform can help to ensure that you receive an authentic Rolex timepiece in good working order. On 1stDibs, find a variety of expertly vetted Rolex watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Whether pre-owned Rolex watches hold their value depends on a variety of factors, including the specific model, how well the watch is cared for and what demand and supply are like in the future. It’s worth noting that Rolex watches, perhaps more than any other brand’s timepieces, hold their value over time. And some vintage and pre-owned models, like the emerald-green Rolex Submariner “Hulk,” have been known to appreciate well above their original purchase price. The greatest advantage to buying a pre-owned Rolex is that it opens up a wider range of models to consider, including rare ones that have been discontinued. Another plus is that a pre-owned Rolex experiences less of an initial depreciation than a new one and will lose value more slowly over time. The greatest drop in the value of a Rolex generally occurs right after it’s been purchased new, although not every Rolex experiences depreciation to the same degree. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Rolex watches from some of the world’s top sellers.
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