Ridge Ring
Vintage 1960s Contemporary Band Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Belgian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Opal, Tourmaline, Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
1990s Modern Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Ruby, Black Opal, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings
Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Band Rings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Cocktail Rings
Opal, 22k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Black Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Modern Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Black Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Fashion Rings
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Signet Rings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Signet Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s American Modernist Cocktail Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s French Cocktail Rings
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Early 2000s French Modern Cocktail Rings
Gold Plate
Vintage 1970s More Rings
Garnet, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Fashion Rings
Diamond
Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Iolite, Peridot, 18k Gold
2010s Belgian Artist Fashion Rings
Chrysophrase, Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gol...
21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal
21st Century and Contemporary American Dome Rings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Modern Cocktail Rings
Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings
Platinum
Early 20th Century Late Victorian Fashion Rings
Amethyst, Topaz, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Band Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1990s Contemporary Wedding Rings
Platinum
Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Medieval Signet Rings
Silver
Late 20th Century Spanish Modern Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Signet Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Contemporary Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century Contemporary Wedding Rings
Platinum
20th Century Contemporary Wedding Rings
Platinum
Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Tiger s Eye, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Band Rings
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 10k ...
Late 20th Century French Clip-on Earrings
18k Gold
2010s British Dome Rings
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Fashion Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Ridge 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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