Large Cabochon Rings
2010s German Artisan Fashion Rings
Tanzanite, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s French Art Nouveau Fashion Rings
Beryl, Aquamarine, Sterling Silver, Silver, Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Artisan Fashion Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
1990s American Fashion Rings
Citrine, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Moonstone, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Beryl, Diamond, Platinum
2010s German Artisan Cocktail Rings
Carnelian, Silver
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Coral, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Coral, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier French Signet Rings
Garnet, Gold
Vintage 1960s French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Malachite, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Labradorite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indonesian Romantic Dome Rings
Opal, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s German Artisan Fashion Rings
Rubelite, Tourmaline, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Danish Modernist Cocktail Rings
Hematite, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Jasper, 14k Gold
2010s German Artist Cocktail Rings
Moonstone, Silver
2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Retro Cocktail Rings
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Coral, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Signet Rings
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Black Opal, Opal, Diamond, Rhodium, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Retro Fashion Rings
Coral, Rose Gold
Early 2000s Fashion Rings
Early 2000s Fashion Rings
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
2010s German Artisan Cocktail Rings
Garnet, Hessonite, Silver
2010s Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Artisan Dome Rings
Jade, Sterling Silver
2010s German Artisan Cocktail Rings
Opal, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Early 2000s Fashion Rings
Early 2000s Fashion Rings
Coral
1990s French Art Deco Fashion Rings
Gold Plate
20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Dome Rings
Tanzanite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s French Artisan Engagement Rings
Star Ruby, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Rings
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s French Art Nouveau Bridal Rings
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
2010s French Art Nouveau Engagement Rings
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1860s American Victorian Cocktail Rings
Coral, Yellow Gold
2010s French Aesthetic Movement Engagement Rings
Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Retro Cluster Rings
Moonstone, Zircon, Sterling Silver
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Large Cabochon Rings For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much are Large Cabochon Rings?
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 are cabochon rings?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A cabochon ring is a piece of jewelry that shows off a gemstone in the cabochon style, meaning it has a polished and rounded top surface and a flat back. It differs from a faceted ring, in which the gem is cut with tools. Cabochon rings tend to highlight the color and reflectivity of the gem and do not have the sparkle of faceted stones. Find a range of cabochon rings on 1stDibs.
- What is a cabochon ring?1 Answer
Roman Malakov DiamondsApril 19, 2021A cabochon ring is a ring set with a cabochon gemstone. A cabochon is characterized as having a convex, rounded surface that is polished but unfaceted.
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