Sculptural Ring
2010s American Artisan Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Gold
20th Century American Collectible Jewelry
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Fashion Rings
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
20th Century Modern Cocktail Rings
Amber, Sterling Silver
20th Century Fashion Rings
Sterling Silver
20th Century Modernist Fashion Rings
Tourmaline, Sterling Silver
20th Century Modernist Dome Rings
Sterling Silver
20th Century Modernist Fashion Rings
Sterling Silver
20th Century Modernist Fashion Rings
Agate, Sterling Silver
20th Century Italian Fashion Rings
18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s British Contemporary Fashion Rings
Gold, 24k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century English More Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Fashion Rings
Vintage 1970s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
American Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Diamond
1990s Italian Fashion Rings
Vintage 1960s American Engagement Rings
Jade, Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Fashion Rings
18k Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, 18k Gold
2010s British Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s Thai Art Deco Dome Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1990s American Fashion Rings
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Metal
Italian Collectible Jewelry
Quartz
Vintage 1930s American More Furniture and Collectibles
Granite, Iron
2010s American Modern Wall Mirrors
Rope, Wood
20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Collectible Jewelry
Early 20th Century American Collectible Jewelry
14k Gold
Vintage 1970s Singaporean Collectible Jewelry
Sapphire
Vintage 1930s American Wall-mounted Sculptures
Vintage 1940s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Nickel
Antique 19th Century American Decorative Objects
Vintage 1960s American Andirons
Iron, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Aquamarine, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Beaded Bracelets
Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Modernist Band Rings
14k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Classical Greek Band Rings
14k Gold
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Modernist More Rings
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Danish More Rings
Quartz, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Evening Bags and Minaudières
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Dome Rings
Black Diamond, Diamond, Quartz
20th Century Fashion Rings
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s Fashion Rings
Vintage 1970s Danish Modern Band Rings
Sterling Silver
2010s American Modernist Fashion Rings
14k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold, White 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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