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2010s Thai Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Bridal Rings
Zircon, Morganite, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings
Brown Diamond, Rhodium
2010s Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Jade, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Fashion Rings
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Cocktail Rings
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, Sterling Silver
1990s Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Engagement Rings
Pearl, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Band Rings
Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s Japanese Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings
Yellow Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Asian Solitaire Rings
Moonstone, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary European Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Band Rings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, Platinum
2010s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Pearl, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Fashion Rings
White Diamond, Black Opal, Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
2010s German Artisan Cocktail Rings
14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Engagement Rings
Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century British Retro Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Cocktail Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Band Rings
Agate, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cocktail Rings
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cocktail Rings
Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s German Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century European Contemporary Fashion Rings
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
18k Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Amethyst, Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
18k Gold
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Unique Ring For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Unique 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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