Sculptural Ring
Vintage 1970s English Modernist Cocktail Rings
Chrysocolla, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Danish Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Cocktail Rings
Agate, Carnelian, Diamond, White Diamond, Hematite, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold...
20th Century Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings
Sterling Silver, Silver
Vintage 1960s German Fashion Rings
Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Austrian Modernist Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Unknown Solitaire Rings
Peridot, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings
Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Modernist Dome Rings
Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Modernist Dome Rings
Crystal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Polish Modernist Cocktail Rings
Coral, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Artisan Cocktail Rings
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tiger s Eye, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modern Cluster Rings
Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century German Modernist Cocktail Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Danish Modernist Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Beryl, Yellow Beryl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Dome Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Jade, Onyx, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1990s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings
Labradorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k...
1990s American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Modern Band Rings
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century German Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yello...
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Modernist Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Cocktail Rings
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Modernist Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Modernist Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Retro Cocktail Rings
Agate, Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Modernist Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Historical Memorabilia
Scrap Wood
Late 20th Century Retro Dome Rings
Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Dome Rings
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Jewelry Boxes
Wood
1960s Abstract Sculptures
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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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