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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Band Rings
Amethyst, Garnet, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Coral, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sa...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Pearl, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Si...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Go...
2010s Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Indian Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Blue Diamond
2010s Loose Gemstones
Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Malawian Modern Loose Gemstones
Garnet
Antique 1750s Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography
Archival Pigment
Vintage 1980s American Modern Choker Necklaces
1990s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Lucite
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Italian Jewelry Boxes
Malachite
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Vintage 1910s Italian Victorian Anklets
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Silver
2010s British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Steel
Mid-20th Century French Romantic Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Cocktail Rings
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Fashion Rings
Vintage 1970s Australian Retro Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary More Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Silver
Early 2000s Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Vintage 1960s American Cocktail Rings
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 2000s Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s North American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tanzanite
Late 20th Century American Artisan Dome Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Early Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Brown Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Fashion Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Fashion Rings
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary More Rings
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s British More Rings
Diamond, White Gold
2010s French Contemporary Cocktail Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Spectacular Ring For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Spectacular 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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