Cobalt Ring
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
2010s Chinese Arts and Crafts Cocktail Rings
Spinel
2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Spinel, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Topaz, Diamond, Gold
2010s American Band Rings
Titanium, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Spinel, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Spinel, Platinum
2010s American Fashion Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Contemporary Engagement Rings
Spinel
2010s German Artisan Cocktail Rings
Crystal, Tanzanite, Silver
20th Century American Band Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Hong Kong Artisan Engagement Rings
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Artisan Engagement Rings
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Cocktail Rings
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings
21st Century and Contemporary North American Band Rings
Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings
2010s German Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Blue Sapphire, Silver
Antique 1850s Russian Baroque Fashion Rings
Diamond, Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Gold
Antique 17th Century Unknown Renaissance Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century French Modern Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1830s Brooches
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Tanzanian Fashion Rings
Spinel, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Tanzanite, Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold, White Gold
2010s British Artisan Fashion Rings
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Tanzanite, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Black Diamond, White Diamond, Spinel, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
2010s British Artisan Fashion Rings
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Artist Fashion Rings
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1920s Ukrainian Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s American Artisan Dome Rings
Sterling Silver, Enamel
20th Century Modernist Fashion Rings
Sterling Silver
Antique 1780s Georgian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cluster Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
Mid-20th Century Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s French Cocktail Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s Victorian Cluster Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Modern Loose Gemstones
Spinel
Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1890s British Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Austrian Artisan Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary More Rings
2010s Burmese Engagement Rings
Diamond, Spinel, Platinum
Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Cocktail Rings
9k Gold
Antique 1810s More Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings
Lapis Lazuli, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
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Cobalt Ring For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Cobalt 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024Yes, cobalt can be good for wedding rings. Many people like the sleek silver tone of cobalt, and the metal can be plated with various colors like black and blue, so there are a wide variety of styles to choose from. Cobalt is also a durable option, as it resists scratching, bending and chipping. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of wedding rings.
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