Swirl Ring
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Band Rings
Diamond, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings
Yellow Gold, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cocktail Rings
Rubelite, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 18th Century Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Mixed Metal
2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterl...
2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Spinel, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Artisan Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Moonstone, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver, Rose Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Modern Band Rings
Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian More Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 9k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1980s French Modern Tableware
Crystal
2010s Bikinis
1990s Italian Bucket Bags and Drawstring Bags
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Blown Glass
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Malachite
2010s Italian Jewelry Boxes
Malachite
2010s Italian Jewelry Boxes
Malachite
20th Century Unknown Decorative Boxes
Malachite
2010s Unknown Jewelry Boxes
Malachite
20th Century Unknown Animal Sculptures
Malachite
2010s Congolese Jewelry Boxes
Malachite
2010s Unknown Jewelry Boxes
Malachite
2010s Unknown Jewelry Boxes
Malachite
2010s Unknown Jewelry Boxes
Malachite
2010s Unknown Jewelry Boxes
Malachite
2010s Italian Jewelry Boxes
Malachite
2010s Unknown Decorative Boxes
Malachite
2010s Italian Jewelry Boxes
Malachite
2010s Unknown Decorative Boxes
Malachite
2010s Congolese Decorative Boxes
Malachite
20th Century Italian Decorative Boxes
Malachite
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unknown Cocktail Rings
Vintage 1970s Greek Fashion Rings
18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Fashion Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Engagement Rings
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Fashion Rings
20th Century Fashion Rings
White Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s German Fashion Rings
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Gold
2010s Unknown Fashion Rings
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Italian More Rings
18k Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Engagement Rings
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian More Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century More Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century American Collectible Jewelry
Diamond, Aquamarine, Gold, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
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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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