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Garavelli 18 Karat Yellow Gold Citrine Giotto Ring
By Garavelli
Located in Valenza, IT
Garavelli 18 Karat Yellow Gold Citrine Giotto Collection Ring. Ring size 57 EU - size 8 USA The
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

BULGARI Trombino Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This remarkable ring is from Bulgari's Trombino collection, skillfully made in Milan, Italy. This
Category

1990s Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
(Very Good) Weight: 3.2 grams Ring Size: P (57) Band Width: 1.5mm Face Dimensions: 12mm x 11mm Central
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond 0.79 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.7 cm Length: 1.1 cm Ring Size: 57
Category

2010s Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18 K white Gold Band Ring Emerald Diamond
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
is ca. 1.40 cm wide. The current Ring size is 17/57 ( american Ring size 8.5) but can easily be
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
gemstone allure with contemporary design. Resizing is available to ensure an ideal fit. Ring Size: FR 57
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Contemporary 20th Century Diamond 18K Gold Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
grams Ring Size: ES 17 / EU 57 / US 8 Dimensions: 2.5 cm x 0.9 cm Setting: bead
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

900 Platinum Ring Featuring Emeralds and Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
offers a comfortable yet solid feel on the finger. The ring size 57 (Ø 18.1 mm) makes it ideal for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

18K White Gold Diamond-Accented Solitaire Ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
total Ring Size: FR 57 (US 7¼) Band Width: 2 mm tapering to 1.5 mm near head Total Weight: 2.40 g
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Gold Ring with Diamonds 2.70 Carat
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH
; Purity: VS; Grinding quality: Very nice; Jewel: Ring; Weight: 6.5 grams; Ring size (made to measure*): 57
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Ring made of 950 platinum with diamonds and certificate
Located in Berlin, DE
the stone’s shape. With a ring width of 7.2 mm, a weight of 13.43 g, and a ring size of 57 (18.1 mm Ø
Category

20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

14K Yellow Gold Ring with 7 Brilliant-Cut Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
a ring size of 57 (18.1 mm Ø) and a width of 12.45 mm, this piece has a graceful presence without
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Tanzanite and Diamond Ballerina Ring in Platinum
Located in La Jolla, CA
weight is .72 carats. Ring size is 6. Ring measures .57 inch across and .61 inch down. The ring weighs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum

Colleen B. Rosenblat Aquamarine Gold Ring
By Colleen B. Rosenblat
Located in Hamburg, DE
Colleen B. Rosenblat. Ring size: 57
Category

Early 2000s German Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold

Colleen B. Rosenblat beryl gold ring
By Colleen B. Rosenblat
Located in Hamburg, DE
. Rosenblat. Ring size: 57
Category

Early 2000s German Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Beryl, 18k Gold, White Gold

King Baby Sterling Silver Star Buffalo Ring
By King Baby
Located in Southampton, PA
This King Baby ring is crafted from sterling silver and weighs 57 grams. The ring boasts a band
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Colleen B. Rosenblat Zircon Gold Ring
By Colleen B. Rosenblat
Located in Hamburg, DE
zircon 10.93 ct adorns the 18k white gold setting. Ring size: 57
Category

2010s German Cluster Rings

Materials

Zircon, 18k Gold, White Gold

Carved Aquamarine Ring set in Platinum 900 Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ring Size: 57 Total Weight: 5.94 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated in the
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Platinum

18K White Gold Five-Stone Diamond Ring — 0.70 ct Total
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
collection. The ring is currently a size FR 57 (US approx. 8) and can be resized upon request
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold Ring with Diamonds and Sapphires
Located in Berlin, DE
visually balanced and elegant appearance. Sized at 57 (18.1 mm Ø), the ring suits medium-sized fingers and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

585 Yellow Gold Ring with Diamonds and Sapphire; Certificate Included
Located in Berlin, DE
high-quality. The ring size 57 (18.1 mm Ø) makes it ideal for those who appreciate bold and
Category

20th Century Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Burmese Ruby and Pearl Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
: Used (Very Good) Weight: 3.1 grams Ring Size: P 1/2 (57) Face Dimensions: 10mm x 14mm Pearls: 1 (4.5mm
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold

Blue Sapphire with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Length: 0.9 cm Ring Size: 57 Total Weight: 3.24 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Nugget Style Emerald Diamond Ring 16.8g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Unisex 14k yellow gold ring with emerald and diamond. Nugget style ring tests 57% gold and weighs
Category

Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Five Stone Garnet and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
(Very Good) Weight: 3.6 grams Ring Size: P 1/2 (57) Garnet Dimensions: 1 (5.5mm x 5mm), 2 (5mm x 4.5mm
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold

18 K Rose Gold Ring with Diamonds
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
. The ring is currently size 57/17, american ring size 8.5. It can be resized to a certain extent. The
Category

2010s German Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Onyx Turquoise Diamonds 18 Carat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
size 17 ITA - 8 USA - 57 French Our rings can be resized at no additional cost. Please let us know
Category

1990s Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Onyx, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Middle Ages 26.31 Carat Amethyst Cocktail Ring
By Colleen B. Rosenblat
Located in Hamburg, DE
. Rosenblat. The ring size is EU 57 and US 8.
Category

2010s German Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold, White Gold

585 yellow gold ring with a 9.4 ct aquamarine
Located in Berlin, DE
wide and comes in size 57 (inner diameter 18.1 mm), suitable for women with medium to larger ring sizes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18Kt Rose Gold with Pink Tourmaline Ring
Located in GALLARATE, IT
cut mm 4 x 6 Drop cut mm 6x9 Ring size : 16 - 57 USA 8 g.7,70 All Stanoppi Jewelry is new and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Contemporary 20th Century Diamond and Sapphire Gold Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
sapphire. It has a weight of 10.38 grams and is sized ES 17 / EU 57. The ring is adorned with brilliant-cut
Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

18K White and rose gold ring with natural diamonds_125696
Located in București, București
, creating a timeless and luxurious piece. With a size of 57, this adjustable ring offers a customizable fit
Category

2010s Romanian Fashion Rings

Materials

Rose Gold

VAN CLEEF ARPELS Marquis Green Chalcedony Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
: 0.98" (25mm) width, 1.41" (36mm) length. The ring size is 8 - EU 57. Resizable. Sizing fees will be
Category

Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, Yellow Gold

18kt White Gold Ring with 4.22ct Brilliant Cut Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
/ 10.0 dwt Ring size: 57 EU / 8 US ( can be resized )
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artist Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 1.00ct 14k gold 8.1 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18.25 (57) Detailed description The top of the ring is 2.1 cm wide and 8.7 mm high. Ring size US 8
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Natural Pearl and Diamond Ring ca. 1950
Located in Lucerne, CH
particularly soft sheen like silver white silk. The back of the setting is artistically decorated. Ring Size
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Brown Diamond Butterfly Ring Set in 18k Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brown Diamond 0.83 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 2.5 cm Ring Size
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, 18k Gold

Gaetano Chiavetta Sapphire and Diamond Double Snake Ring
Located in London, GB
tomb. Condition: Used (Excellent) Weight: 8.7 grams Ring Size: P 1/2 (57) Band Width: 3mm Sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian 1770s Enamel and Hair Miniature Mourning Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful 18ct yellow gold Georgian mourning ring. The face of the ring features a
Category

Antique 1770s Georgian Engagement Rings

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

18K Yellow Gold Twisted Ring with Sapphire and Diamonds
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Stones: 8 rose-cut diamonds (≈ 0.25 ct total) Ring Size: French 57 (resizeable) Weight: 4.00 g Design
Category

Mid-20th Century French Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Handcraft Diamonds 18 Karats White Gold Turquoise Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
turquoise is equivalent to 2,50 grams Ring size ITA 17 - USA 8 - FRENCH 57 The ring can be resized at no
Category

Early 2000s Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Double Target Ring
Located in London, GB
(Very Good) Weight: 3.4 grams Ring Size: P (57) Band Width: 2mm Face Dimensions: 15mm x 12mm Target
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern 18 K yellow white Gold Band Ring Emarald Cabochon Diaomond
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
currently size 57/17 (american Ring size 8.5) but can be easily adjusted by a Goldsmith. Every woman will
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Yanes Ring Peridot and Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in MADRID, ES
grams Ring Size: ES 17/ FR 57 Setting: Grain and prong Dimensions: 2.3 cm x 1.3 cm Hallmarks: Yanes !8k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18kt White Gold Earrings 29.99 Carat Diamond, Set Cocktail Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
18kt White Gold Earrings 29.99 Carat Diamond, Set Cocktail Ring Earrings: Stunning earrings set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Kt Toi Moi Snake ring with Multi Color Stones Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ring size: 57 EU / 8 US
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

2.50 Carat Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
: Used (Very Good) Weight: 6.1 grams Ring Size: P (57) Band Width: 7mm - 2.5mm Sapphire Weight: Approx
Category

20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ring with single cut diamonds up to 0.30ct 18k gold 4.5 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
(57) Detailed description: The top of the ring has a square head, 1.0 cm wide and 9.0 mm high
Category

Vintage 1980s Dutch Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Contemporary 20th Century Diamond 1.40 ct Gold 18K Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
, VS Clarity, G-H Color Weight: 5.18 grams Ring Size: ES 17/ FR 57 Dimensions: Width 1.3 cm, Length 1.3
Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Forever Platinum 18K Yellow Gold 7-Stone Diamond Ring 3mm
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
wedding band, anniversary ring, or refined everyday diamond ring. The diamonds total .57 carats, graded F
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Roberto Coin Nabucco 18k bicolor ring with diamonds up to 1.00ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
- VS/SI - ring size U.S. 8 - EU 18(57) detailed description: the top of the ring is 1.2 cm wide
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Brilliant Cut Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Arnhem, NL
. Ring size: 18.1 mm / US size: 8 / UK size: P / European/GER size 57 Ring face: 16 mm x 18 mm The
Category

Late 20th Century Dutch Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Antique Marquise Ring in 14K Gold with Sapphire and Old-Cut Diamonds
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
the craftsmanship of the era. Weighing 4 grams and currently sized at FR 57 (US approx. 8), the ring
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Vintage Bvlgari Tubogas 18 Karat Yellow Gold Steel Flexi Snake Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Birmingham, GB
: UK: O - P1/2 US: 7 - 8 EU: 55 - 57 Ring has been professionally polished and cleaned, in excellent
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Mixed Metal, Steel

Blue Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Solitaire Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
sapphire & .57 carats of sparkling diamonds. Also available in emerald and custom gemstone. The ring is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Ring with brilliant cut diamond sup to 1.84ct 14k gold 6.4 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18.25 (57) Detailed description The top of the ring is 2.0 cm wide and 1.0 cm high. Ring size US 8
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

ZANCAN HRD report ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.80ct 18k gold
By Zancan
Located in The Hague, ZH
US 8 – EU 18.25 (57) Detailed description The top of the ring is 2.8 cm wide and 3.6 mm high. Ring
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

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Ring 57 For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the ring 57 you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, White Gold and Platinum. Our collection of these items for sale includes 134 vintage editions and 301 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a ring 57 may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Finding an appealing ring 57 — no matter the origin — is easy, but LB Exclusive, Tiffany Co. and Mark Broumand each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Take a look at a ring 57 featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also oval cut and emerald cut versions for sale. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a ring 57, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Ring 57?

Prices for a ring 57 can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $130 and can go as high as $725,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $6,667.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

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 ringsvintage 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.

Questions About Ring 57
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    In the USA, a ring with 57 mm circumference is considered to be an 8.5 size ring. On the other hand, in the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand it is Q 1/2. Find a variety of antique and vintage rings on 1stDibs.