Rare Rings
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1980s French Artisan Solitaire Rings
Rubelite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings
Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Rings
18k Gold
Early 20th Century Cocktail Rings
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Fashion Rings
Rose Gold
1990s French Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 2000s Fashion Rings
Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Band Rings
Antique 18th Century Cluster Rings
Diamond, Silver
2010s European Art Deco Band Rings
Yellow Gold
2010s Israeli Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1880s Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Fashion Rings
14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1890s Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Platinum
2010s American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Modern Bridal Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique 1860s English Early Victorian Band Rings
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century French Modern Band Rings
Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
20th Century Art Deco Fashion Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Cocktail Rings
Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Bridal Rings
Diamond, Onyx, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Unknown Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Mid-19th Century Georgian Cocktail Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century English Victorian Band Rings
18k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1980s American Fashion Rings
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s French Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Blue Topaz, Silver
2010s American Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
Antique 1840s Band Rings
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Late 20th Century French More Rings
Silver
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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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