Ribbed Ring
Late 20th Century American Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1980s American Band Rings
18k Gold
Late 20th Century Mexican Modernist More Rings
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s British Modern Cocktail Rings
Garnet, Gold
Late 20th Century Dome Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
1990s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modern Solitaire Rings
Jade, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s British Modern Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian More Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 15k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Art Nouveau Signet Rings
Chrysophrase, Garnet, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s Scottish Victorian Signet Rings
Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern More Rings
Chrysoberyl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Swedish Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Ruby, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Dome Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Hoop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Evening Dresses and Gowns
20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Porcelain
Antique Late 19th Century Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
1930s American Wallets and Small Accessories
Mid-20th Century More Bracelets
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Centerpieces
Silver Plate
Vintage 1960s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Silver Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century American Side Tables
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century British Tea Caddies
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Table Lamps
Brass
Late 20th Century More Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Rings
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Fashion Rings
Sterling Silver
20th Century Fashion Rings
Topaz, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Italian Band Rings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Ruby, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
20th Century Modernist Fashion Rings
Peridot, Sterling Silver
20th Century Dome Rings
Labradorite, Sterling Silver
20th Century Modernist Fashion Rings
Carnelian, Sterling Silver
20th Century Fashion Rings
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
20th Century Fashion Rings
Ruby, 14k Gold
20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
20th Century Fashion Rings
Ruby, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Band Rings
18k Gold
American Dome Rings
18k Gold
Late 20th Century French Band Rings
Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Engagement Rings
Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Retro Band Rings
14k Gold
20th Century Engagement Rings
Yellow Gold
20th Century Engagement Rings
Yellow Gold
1990s American Modern Solitaire Rings
Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
20th Century Modernist Dome Rings
Jade, Sterling Silver
20th Century Modernist Fashion Rings
Coral, Sterling Silver
20th Century Modernist Fashion Rings
Coral, Sterling Silver
20th Century Fashion Rings
Carnelian, Vermeil
Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Platinum
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Ribbed Ring 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.
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