Swirl Ring
1990s Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1890s Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Dome Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Tiger s Eye, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s British Modern More Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 9k Gold, Platinum
2010s Unknown Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique 1880s British Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mounted Objects
Early 2000s Clip-on Earrings
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern More Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Topaz, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s French Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1950s French Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century Italian Decorative Boxes
Malachite
Vintage 1950s Greek Modern Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Italian Wall-mounted Sculptures
Wood
Vintage 1950s French Neoclassical Table Lamps
Crystal, Bronze
Antique 19th Century British Neoclassical Sheffield and Silverplate
Vintage 1970s Dangle Earrings
18k Gold
Antique 1810s Bottles
Cut Glass
Early 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Opaline Glass
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Composition
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Table Lamps
Bronze
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Malachite
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Other Vases
Pottery
Antique 19th Century French Serving Tables
Wood
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Malachite
Antique 1820s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Porcelain
2010s Congolese Animal Sculptures
Malachite
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Vintage 1980s American Modern Fashion Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
1990s French Modern Fashion Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings
Pearl, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Fashion Rings
18k Gold
Late 20th Century Fashion Rings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Dome Rings
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Silver, Sterling Silver
1990s Unknown Retro Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Fashion Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Modern Dome Rings
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Rings
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
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Swirl Ring For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Swirl 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.
- What is a swirl engagement ring?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A swirl engagement ring is typically a ring featuring a spiral or a twirling design. The design of a swirl engagement ring typically features a prong setting that sees the band is shaped in a way that lends this ring a semi-circular swirl effect as it wraps around the center gemstone. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage swirl rings.
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