Sculptural Ring
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau More Rings
Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Spinel
2010s American Modern Solitaire Rings
White Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s French Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Other
2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
18k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Fashion Rings
Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
22k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Dutch Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Tsavorite, Amethyst, Opal, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gol...
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Fashion Rings
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings
2010s American Modernist Fashion Rings
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings
Sterling Silver
2010s Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s British Contemporary Signet Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Modern Fashion Rings
Platinum
2010s Spanish Contemporary Cocktail Rings
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Cocktail Rings
Pink Sapphire, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Jewelry Boxes
Wood
2010s Contemporary Fashion Rings
18k Gold, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American More Rings
Gold, Brass
2010s British Modern Fashion Rings
18k Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Modern Fashion Rings
18k Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s British Modern Fashion Rings
18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Fashion Rings
Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American More Rings
Gold, Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Modernist Cocktail Rings
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque More Rings
Yellow Gold, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American More Rings
24k Gold, Brass
2010s American Contemporary Bridal Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Post-War Cluster Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century German Modernist Cocktail Rings
Tiger s Eye, 14k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Dome Rings
Diamond, White Gold
20th Century Fashion Rings
Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Band Rings
24k Gold, Sterling Silver
20th Century Modernist Fashion Rings
Tiger s Eye, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Fashion Rings
Yellow Gold
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Silver
Unknown Cocktail Rings
21st Century and Contemporary European Artisan Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Modern Dome Rings
18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dome Rings
14k Gold, Gold Plate
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Kunzite, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Modern Fashion Rings
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Iolite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, 18k Gold
2010s European Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
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Sculptural Ring For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Sculptural Ring?
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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