Sculptural Ring
Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Retro Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Band Rings
Platinum
Vintage 1970s Artisan Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Unknown Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s Dome Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Portuguese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Indian Victorian Signet Rings
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Quartz, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Band Rings
Crystal, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Belgian Contemporary Band Rings
18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Modernist Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 1940s American Retro Engagement Rings
Jade, Diamond, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Portuguese Revival Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
20th Century Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Dome Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1960s American Modern Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Coral, Jade, Onyx, 14k Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Diamond, Coral, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, Platinum
Late 20th Century Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Gold
Late 20th Century French Modern Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s German Artist Cocktail Rings
Moonstone, Silver
2010s Italian Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold,...
Late 20th Century French Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century French Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modernist Cocktail Rings
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Moonstone, 18k Gold, White Gold, Titanium
Early 2000s Artisan Band Rings
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, Diamond, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Brown Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Engagement Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White 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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