The Most Common Men’s Vintage Rings

We often think of heirloom wedding bands as something only for the bride to be, but the truth is, an heirloom men’s vintage ring can be just as special to hand down to the next generation. If there isn’t such an heirloom in your family, it doesn’t mean the groom can’t have one. It can be a lot of fun and really romantic to search out such a special piece together.

Like all vintage rings, men’s vintage rings can be found at auction and estate sales, antique stores, and in online stores and auction sites. Simple bands were the most common wedding ring for men of these times.

Similar to all other vintage jewelry, men’s vintage rings come in styles from about four periods. Victorian style rings were designed between 1837 and 1901. These rings, typical of this time, were very lavish and detailed in their design.

Edwardian, or Art Nouveau men’s rings were made between 1900 and 1915. These rings were generally made of lighter materials than the previous decades and their designs were quite lacy, almost to the point of appearing feminine. There were often engravings of grape and olive leaves or filigree and flowers around the entire band.

Art Deco men’s vintage rings were much bolder and contained more of the geometric shapes and designs of the times. They were more apt to contain stones and settings instead of plain bands. Sapphires were a particular favorite for men’s rings.

At this time, the signet ring became popular for men as well. They were often set with diamonds, black onyx or other semi precious stones. A flat surface without any stones was often engraved with initials, or a family crest. Obviously, a personalized piece like that would not work well in most cases, but it would make a great collectors item!