Sculptural Ring
21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Danish Modernist Cocktail Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1960s American Modern Cluster Rings
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings
Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
20th Century Modern Solitaire Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Modernist Dome Rings
Garnet, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, 14k Gold
1990s American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Onyx, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Unknown Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Swiss Modernist Cocktail Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Rhodolite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s Swiss Modernist Cocktail Rings
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Brazilian Modernist Cocktail Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Natural Pearl, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Danish Modernist Band Rings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Quartz, Tiger s Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Signet Rings
Jade, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tiger s Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Modern Cocktail Rings
Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Fashion Rings
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Fashion Rings
18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary More Rings
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
2010s Signet Rings
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Fashion Rings
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Artisan Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Modernist Cocktail Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 2000s American Dome Rings
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s Russian Art Nouveau More Rings
2010s Dome Rings
Aquamarine, Iolite, Opal, 18k Gold
2010s Dome Rings
Amber, Aquamarine, Iolite, Onyx, 18k Gold
2010s Dome Rings
Amber, Aquamarine, Iolite, Onyx, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Dome Rings
Iolite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Dome Rings
Iolite, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Cocktail Rings
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Danish Modernist Cocktail Rings
Sterling Silver, Silver
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Cocktail Rings
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1970s German Modernist Cocktail Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Modern Signet Rings
Garnet, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s French Modern Cocktail Rings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Swiss Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s French Modern Cocktail Rings
Malachite, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1970s French Retro Cocktail Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Modernist Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Coral, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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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