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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s French Art Nouveau Engagement Rings
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s Dome Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Engagement Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Greek Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, Platinum
2010s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Emerald, Black Diamond, White Gold
2010s Greek Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Blue Topaz, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1930s Unknown Post-War More Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 1880s Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Regency Fashion Rings
Gold Plate, Enamel
Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Band Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Engagement Rings
Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s British Modern Fashion Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Bridal Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
2010s Greek Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Topaz, Yellow Gold
2010s Greek Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Fashion Rings
Black Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Colombian Modern Engagement Rings
Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1920s Latvian Art Deco Fashion Rings
Amber, Silver
2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings
Malachite, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Modern Band Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 24k Gold, Gold Plate, Yell...
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Platinum
Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Band Rings
Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Fashion Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Onyx, Quartz, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, 24k Gold, Gold Plate
2010s Italian Modern Fashion Rings
Ruby, Zircon, Sterling Silver
20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Greek Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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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.
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