Carved Gem Ring
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Emerald, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Cocktail Rings
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Cocktail Rings
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Dome Rings
Blue Topaz, Peridot, Diamond, Citrine, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Cluster Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Chinese Arts and Crafts Cocktail Rings
Jade, Silver
Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings
Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow...
20th Century American Artisan Band Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Tanzanite, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan More Rings
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan More Rings
Silver
20th Century European Artist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Cocktail Rings
14k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modernist Band Rings
Quartz, Tourmaline, Peridot, Opal, Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Chinese Modern Signet Rings
Jade
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Chinese Artisan Band Rings
Jade
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Fashion Rings
Pearl, Other, Silver, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Band Rings
Other, Pearl, Silver, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Hong Kong Modern Band Rings
Jade, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 18th Century American Artisan Signet Rings
Pearl, Other, Silver, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Band Rings
Pearl, Silver, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique Late 18th Century American Artisan Band Rings
Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold, Silver, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Dome Rings
White Diamond, Onyx, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Fashion Rings
Other, Pearl, Silver, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Modernist Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Georgian Signet Rings
Jasper
Antique Late 19th Century European Late Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s Arts and Crafts Fashion Rings
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1940s Italian Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Cocktail Rings
Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Band Rings
14k Gold
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century French Dome Rings
Chrysophrase, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Fashion Rings
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Band Rings
Tourmaline, Agate, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Anglo-Indian Dome Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Silver, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Signet Rings
Citrine, Carnelian, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Band Rings
Rubelite, Onyx, Agate, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modernist Fashion Rings
Ruby, Star Ruby, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Antique 1870s English Victorian Dome Rings
Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, 15k Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Band Rings
Iolite, Agate, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique 1790s Italian Neoclassical Signet Rings
Amber, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century North American Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Jade, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Fashion Rings
Agate, Rose Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Signet Rings
Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1700s Italian Baroque Band Rings
Turquoise, Gold
2010s British Contemporary Signet Rings
Silver
2010s British Contemporary Signet Rings
Silver
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Fire Agate, Agate, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s English Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Black Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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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