Rare Rings
Early 20th Century French Modernist Fashion Rings
Crystal, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Emerald
Vintage 1960s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Swiss Modern Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Topaz, 18k Gold
2010s Swiss Modern Three-Stone Rings
Emerald, Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold
20th Century French Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Swiss Modern Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Amethyst, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Jade, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Rubelite, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Wedding Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Wedding Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
2010s Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Pink Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Agate, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Modern Engagement Rings
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 1820s American Aesthetic Movement Cocktail Rings
Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Engagement Rings
Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Early 2000s Solitaire Rings
Diamond
2010s Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Paraiba, 18k Gold
Antique 1760s Georgian Fashion Rings
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
Padparadscha Sapphire , 18k Gold
Early 2000s Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s Wedding Rings
Vintage 1910s Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
20th Century French Modern Band Rings
Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Art Deco Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dome Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Late 20th Century Unknown More Rings
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tsavorite, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 2000s Engagement Rings
10k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1960s American Fashion Rings
Gold Plate
20th Century American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Go...
20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Engagement Rings
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Fashion Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tsavorite, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Fashion Rings
Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Dome Rings
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Jade, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Cluster Rings
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
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Rare Rings For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much are Rare Rings?
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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