Rare Rings
Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Signet Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Padparadscha Sapphire , Platinum, Yellow Gold
1990s American Neoclassical Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond
1990s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings
Chalcedony, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Engagement Rings
Alexandrite, Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Purple Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Medieval Engagement Rings
Gold
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yell...
21st Century and Contemporary North American Fashion Rings
Diamond, Garnet, Platinum
Vintage 1960s American Cocktail Rings
Gilt Metal
Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Medieval Signet Rings
Silver, Niello
Antique 1790s British Georgian Signet Rings
Gold, 22k Gold
2010s American Band Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique 1860s Russian Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Fashion Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, White Gold
20th Century American Modern Band Rings
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cluster Rings
Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Alexandrite, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
1990s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Morganite, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Japanese Cocktail Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
2010s American Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings
Alexandrite, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 2000s French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Cocktail Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Spinel, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artisan Wedding Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 1890s Unknown Fashion Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cocktail Rings
Moonstone, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Palladium
Vintage 1950s Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1990s Band Rings
14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Mid-20th Century French Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Artisan Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Latvian Art Deco Fashion Rings
Amber, Silver
20th Century French Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Brazilian Fashion Rings
Alexandrite, Diamond, 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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