Sculptural Ring
Late 20th Century Band Rings
18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Modernist Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Cocktail Rings
Agate, Diamond, White Diamond, Tiger s Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Tiger s Eye, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Rock Crystal, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Engagement Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, Pearl, 18k Gold
1990s American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Engagement Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1980s French Modernist Cocktail Rings
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Spanish Modern Cocktail Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Titanium
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Band Rings
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Cluster Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Modernist Cocktail Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Dome Rings
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Belgian Modernist Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Cluster Rings
Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Agate, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Brazilian Modernist Cocktail Rings
Quartz, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Danish Modernist Cocktail Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
20th Century Dome Rings
18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modernist Cocktail Rings
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Vintage 1970s Modernist Fashion Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Danish Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Modernist Cocktail Rings
Amazonite, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Modernist Cocktail Rings
Amazonite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Fashion Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Modernist Cocktail Rings
Amazonite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Band Rings
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Dome Rings
Amber, Aquamarine, Carnelian, Coral, Iolite, Onyx, Opal, 9k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1970s Canadian Modernist Fashion Rings
Moonstone, Sterling Silver
20th Century Canadian More Rings
Late 20th Century French Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow 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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