Tiffany And Co Infinity Band Ring
Early 20th Century Modern Band Rings
18k Gold
2010s American Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Vermeil, Silver
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Band Rings
Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Band Rings
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century British Modern Band Rings
18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Band Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s Band Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Contemporary Band Rings
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Contemporary Band Rings
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Contemporary Band Rings
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Contemporary Band Rings
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Fashion Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Bridal Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
2010s American Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Band Rings
Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Band Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Bangles
Coral, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary European Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Vintage 1950s American Solitaire Rings
Tanzanite, Platinum
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Band Rings
Diamond, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
20th Century French Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Cocktail Rings
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Band Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Bangles
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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.