Sculptural Ring
Vintage 1970s American Modern Tableware
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Brass, Iron
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Brass, Iron
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Teak
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Teak
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Teak
2010s Portuguese Tableware
Gold Plate, Brass
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Brass
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Globes
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage 1960s Italian Bohemian Planters and Jardinieres
Brass
Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Steel
Antique 1830s Austrian Biedermeier Sterling Silver
Silver
Vintage 1970s British Modern Cocktail Rings
Kunzite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Band Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Fashion Rings
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Abstract Sculptures
Resin
Vintage 1940s American Andirons
1990s American Fashion Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Finnish More Rings
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s French Fashion Rings
Vintage 1970s French Cluster Rings
Quartz, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Band Rings
18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Fashion Rings
Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
American Band Rings
18k Gold
20th Century English Fashion Rings
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
American Fashion Rings
Late 20th Century French Fashion Rings
Sterling Silver
20th Century Italian Fashion Rings
18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Danish Fashion Rings
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold
20th Century American Cocktail Rings
Emerald, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings
14k Gold
20th Century Greek Fashion Rings
Emerald, 22k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Fashion Rings
Opal, 18k Gold
20th Century Fashion Rings
Sterling Silver
20th Century Modernist Fashion Rings
Carnelian, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Modernist Fashion Rings
Quartz, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s American Fashion Rings
14k Gold
Vintage 1960s Israeli Band Rings
Sterling Silver
2010s British Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modern Cocktail Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold
Greek Fashion Rings
Vintage 1980s American More Rings
18k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Fashion Rings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold
2010s Spanish Contemporary Cocktail Rings
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Band Rings
22k Gold
1990s Italian Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, 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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