Sun Ring
Vintage 1980s French Pendant Necklaces
Enamel, Gilt Metal
1990s French Scarves
1990s English Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s American Native American Fashion Rings
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Sculptures
Enamel, Steel
Vintage 1980s Modern More Rings
Citrine, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Bridal Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Fashion Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Crystal, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings
18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Opal, Sterling Silver
2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Agate, Quartz, 14k Gold
2010s American Artisan Cocktail Rings
Star Sapphire, Black Star, Sterling Silver
2010s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Artisan Cocktail Rings
Opal, 14k Gold
2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings
Topaz, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Choker Necklaces
Vintage 1950s Collectible Jewelry
Antique Late 19th Century French Serving Tables
Oak, Canvas
Late 20th Century Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Brass, Chrome, Iron
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Side Tables
Resin
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Brooches
Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century More Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
Indian More Rings
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century English Art Deco More Rings
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s French Retro Dome Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1960s French Retro Dome Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Bridal Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian More Rings
Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century English Art Nouveau Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Indicolite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Rings
Rose Gold
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Platinum, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Platinum, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
2010s American Cocktail Rings
24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Victorian Dome Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Georgian More Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s North American Modern Cocktail Rings
Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Solitaire Rings
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
20th Century Modern Tableware
Metal
2010s Italian Contemporary More Jewelry
Diamond, Gold
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Chandeliers and Pendants
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Tapestries
Silk, Cotton
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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.
- What does Sun mean on a ring?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Sun is probably a hallmark or stamp of the manufacturer to indicate authenticity.
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