Unisex Gemstone Ring
21st Century and Contemporary European Cocktail Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sterling Silver
2010s French Contemporary Bridal Rings
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Topaz, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s German Artist Solitaire Rings
Moonstone, Silver
2010s German Artisan Cocktail Rings
Agate, Fire Agate, Silver
2010s German Artist Solitaire Rings
Opal, Silver
2010s German Artist Cocktail Rings
Moonstone, Silver
2010s German Artist Solitaire Rings
Moonstone, Silver
2010s German Artisan Engagement Rings
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Silver
2010s German Artisan Cocktail Rings
Opal, Silver
2010s German Artisan Cocktail Rings
Garnet, Silver
2010s German Artist Cocktail Rings
Opal, Black Opal, Silver
2010s German Artist Cocktail Rings
Quartz, Silver
2010s German Artist Cocktail Rings
Peridot, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Band Rings
Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s German Artist Cocktail Rings
Moonstone, Silver
2010s Indian Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Spinel, Garnet, Sterling Silver, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings
Pink Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Chrome Tourmaline, Tourmaline, Ta...
2010s German Artisan Cocktail Rings
Turquoise, Silver
2010s German Artisan Cocktail Rings
Crystal, Silver
2010s German Artist Solitaire Rings
Opal, Silver
2010s German Artist Cocktail Rings
Jade, Silver
2010s French Artisan Cluster Rings
Fire Agate, Agate, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s German Artisan Cocktail Rings
Crystal, Tourmaline, Silver
2010s German Artisan Cocktail Rings
Charoite, Silver
2010s German Artisan Cocktail Rings
Charoite, Silver
2010s German Artisan Cocktail Rings
Opal, Silver
2010s German Artisan Cocktail Rings
Opal, Silver
2010s German Artisan Cocktail Rings
Amazonite, Silver
2010s German Artisan Cocktail Rings
Charoite, Silver
2010s German Artisan Cocktail Rings
Crystal, Quartz, Druzy
2010s German Artisan Cocktail Rings
Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Gold Plate
2010s German Artisan Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Star Ruby, Silver
2010s French Artisan Cocktail Rings
Opal, Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s German Artisan Cocktail Rings
Opal, Fire Opal, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Amethyst, Citrine, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tanzanite, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Band Rings
Multi-gemstone, White Diamond, Diamond, Rhodium, Gold, White Gold, Yello...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Band Rings
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sap...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Fashion Rings
Multi-gemstone, Garnet, Brown Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Blue Diamond, Whi...
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Signet Rings
Opal, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Contemporary Band Rings
Tanzanite, Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Contemporary Signet Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Contemporary Signet Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s German Artisan Cocktail Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s German Artisan Cocktail Rings
Agate, Silver
2010s German Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings
Multi-gemstone, Diamond, White Diamond, Other, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gol...
2010s French Artisan Engagement Rings
Beryl, Aquamarine, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s German Artist Cocktail Rings
Opal, Silver
Vintage 1960s Unknown Band Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Art Nouveau Engagement Rings
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s Contemporary Dome Rings
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Cocktail Rings
Tsavorite, Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, Citrine, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Vintage 1970s British Contemporary Signet Rings
Garnet
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021The best gemstone for an engagement ring is really a matter of preference. Diamonds have extraordinary brilliance, a hardness of 10, and are more scratch-resistant than any other gemstone. Emeralds and sapphires are also popular gemstones for an engagement ring. Shop a collection of vintage and modern engagement rings from some of the world’s top jewelers on 1stDibs.
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