Purple Cabochon Ring
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Ruby, Purple Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Engagement Rings
Blue Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Fashion Rings
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Austrian Modernist Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Dome Rings
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
Purple Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Fire Opal, Purple...
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Ye...
20th Century Native American Fashion Rings
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s American Modern Dome Rings
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modern Dome Rings
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Engagement Rings
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1810s Georgian Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Band Rings
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Artisan Dome Rings
Other, Other
Late 20th Century Unknown Three-Stone Rings
White Diamond, Jade, Platinum
2010s Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai More Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Silver Plate
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century Fashion Rings
Iolite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Dome Rings
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Dome Rings
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century Solitaire Rings
Quartz, Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Italian Fashion Rings
Agate, Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Star Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Revival Cocktail Rings
Purple Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire,...
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Ye...
21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphir...
21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green ...
2010s Italian Contemporary More Rings
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Cluster Rings
Opal, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Armenian Modern Dome Rings
Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Whi...
20th Century Unknown Modern Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dome Rings
Pink Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1890s British Victorian Solitaire Rings
Ruby, 18k 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.
- What are cabochon rings?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A cabochon ring is a piece of jewelry that shows off a gemstone in the cabochon style, meaning it has a polished and rounded top surface and a flat back. It differs from a faceted ring, in which the gem is cut with tools. Cabochon rings tend to highlight the color and reflectivity of the gem and do not have the sparkle of faceted stones. Find a range of cabochon rings on 1stDibs.
- What is a cabochon ring?1 Answer
Roman Malakov DiamondsApril 19, 2021A cabochon ring is a ring set with a cabochon gemstone. A cabochon is characterized as having a convex, rounded surface that is polished but unfaceted.
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