Sculptural Ring
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Stud Earrings
Topaz, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Stud Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Japanese Decorative Objects
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Centerpieces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Stud Earrings
Brown Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Stud Earrings
Black Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Citrine, Garnet, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Brooches
Peridot, Steel, Sterling Silver
2010s American Modern Wall Mirrors
Rope, Wood
Vintage 1970s American More Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Swiss Artist Cocktail Rings
Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Fashion Rings
Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Band Rings
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s German Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Danish Modernist Cocktail Rings
Chrysophrase, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Modernist More Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1950s French Modernist Fashion Rings
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum,...
Vintage 1980s German Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Finnish Modernist Cocktail Rings
Sterling Silver, Silver
Vintage 1960s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Spanish Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Swiss Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s North American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Dutch Aesthetic Movement Cocktail Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Swedish Modernist Cocktail Rings
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Jade, Black Jade, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Modernist Dome Rings
Onyx, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Brazilian Modern Cocktail Rings
Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Danish Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s British Modernist Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, Black Opal, White Diamond, Gol...
20th Century More Rings
Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Swiss Artist Cocktail Rings
Opal, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Revival Fashion Rings
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Revival Fashion Rings
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modernist Cocktail Rings
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Cocktail Rings
Late 20th Century Greek Greek Revival Cocktail Rings
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Fashion Rings
18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Modern Cocktail Rings
Quartz, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings
18k Gold
Late 20th Century Latvian Modernist Cocktail Rings
Garnet, Moonstone, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose...
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings
Moonstone, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s American Cocktail Rings
Tiger s Eye, 18k 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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