Mermaid Ring
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow...
2010s Italian Romantic Figurines and Sculptures
Diamond, White Diamond, Rhodium, Silver
2010s Chinese Retro Solitaire Rings
Spinel
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Artisan More Rings
Pearl, Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Artisan Cocktail Rings
Garnet, Coral, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Engagement Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artisan Cocktail Rings
Pearl, Sterling Silver, Silver, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century Norwegian Art Deco Flatware and Serving Pieces
Silver
2010s Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Opal, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Black Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Beryl, Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Aquamarine, Beryl, 14k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch High Victorian Signet Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Deco Bridal Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Aquamarine, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s Lithuanian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Dutch Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White...
2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Opal, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Silver
2010s British Artisan Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Garnet, Opal, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Fashion Rings
Zircon, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Spanish Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Fashion Rings
Star Sapphire, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Spinel, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, Platinum
2010s American Cluster Rings
Sapphire, 14k Gold
Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Fashion Rings
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Signet Rings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Spanish More Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Engagement Rings
Sapphire, Tanzanite, Alexandrite, Topaz, Paraiba, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings
Garnet, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings
Garnet, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Cluster Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s T-Shirts
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American More Rings
Gold, 24k Gold
Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Fashion Rings
Sterling Silver
Turkish More Rings
Citrine, 22k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Sterling Silver
Turkish Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary More Rings
18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s More Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s British Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Turkish Band Rings
22k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Tanzanite, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Tanzanite, White Gold
2010s American Artist Solitaire Rings
Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
2010s British Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k 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.Â
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.Â
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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