Sculptural Ring
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century North American Modern Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, Rubelite, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Iolite, Yellow Gold, Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
2010s German Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s German Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold...
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, Sterling Silver
2010s French Modern Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings
Carnelian, Diamond, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Dome Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Dome Rings
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Modern Fashion Rings
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Band Rings
Rhodolite, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1970s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate
2010s Indian Victorian Signet Rings
Black Diamond, Silver, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Silver, Sterling ...
2010s Indian Victorian Fashion Rings
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s Indian Victorian Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s Indian Victorian Signet Rings
Emerald, Gold Plate
Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s European Cocktail Rings
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Garnet, Tourmaline, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Victorian Signet Rings
Emerald, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Retro Cocktail Rings
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1980s Artisan Fashion Rings
Zircon, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Dome Rings
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Modern Dome Rings
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Dome Rings
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Fashion Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dome Rings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 1600s Dome Rings
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Wedding Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Fashion Rings
Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Platinum
2010s German More Rings
18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Italian Modern Dome Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Band Rings
White Gold, Rhodium, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century French Modern Dome Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Cocktail Rings
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Contemporary Dome Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
20th Century Contemporary Fashion Rings
Onyx, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Contemporary Fashion Rings
Gold, 14k Gold
1990s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k 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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