Sculptural Ring
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
21st Century and Contemporary English Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Agate, Onyx, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings
Beryl, Diamond, 14k Gold
20th Century Italian Contemporary Band Rings
Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Cocktail Rings
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow...
Vintage 1960s French Modernist Cocktail Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Mandarin Garnet, Gold, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modernist Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Steel
Vintage 1970s Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s Fashion Rings
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Signet Rings
Jade, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century English Georgian Signet Rings
Garnet, Marcasite, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Band Rings
18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modernist Cocktail Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Finnish Cocktail Rings
Silver
2010s Indian Victorian Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, 14k Gold, Brass, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Dome Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Band Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Cocktail Rings
Garnet, Rhodolite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cluster Rings
Amethyst, Quartz, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k ...
Vintage 1970s Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s German Modernist Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, Chrome Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Fashion Rings
18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Dome Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Fire Opal, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Fashion Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
1990s French Modern Cocktail Rings
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Modernist Cocktail Rings
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dome Rings
Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Cocktail Rings
Moonstone, Cat’s Eye, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Modernist Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modernist Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Three-Stone Rings
Citrine, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Malachite, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Greek Greek Revival Cocktail Rings
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Modernist Cocktail Rings
Agate, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s North American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Jewelry Boxes
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bathroom Fixtures
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Modern Tableware
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Brass, Iron
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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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