Lion Head Rings
Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Art Deco Fashion Rings
18k Gold, Enamel
2010s Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Fashion Rings
Chalcedony, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Fashion Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Fashion Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German More Rings
Citrine, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Greek Classical Greek Cocktail Rings
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
2010s Contemporary Signet Rings
Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Greek Neoclassical Fashion Rings
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Signet Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Contemporary Signet Rings
Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Contemporary Signet Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Contemporary Signet Rings
Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Contemporary Signet Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Contemporary Signet Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Contemporary Signet Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Signet Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Contemporary Signet Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Contemporary Signet Rings
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Signet Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
Gold, 10k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
14k Gold
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Enamel
20th Century American Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Contemporary Signet Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
18k Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil
2010s Contemporary Signet Rings
Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1960s Greek Retro Cocktail Rings
Gold
2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Fashion Rings
Zircon, Sterling Silver
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Cocktail Rings
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Signet Rings
Ruby, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, White Diamond, D...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Signet Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow G...
Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Fashion Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sterling Silver
2010s Contemporary Signet Rings
14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Signet Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Romantic Signet Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Fashion Rings
18k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Classical Roman Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Fashion Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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Lion Head Rings For Sale on 1stDibs
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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 ExpertApril 5, 2022On a diamond ring, the head is the portion of the jewelry that holds the gemstone in place. You may also see it referred to as the prongs, setting or crown. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of diamond gemstone rings.
- What does a gold lion ring mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A gold lion ring can be a symbol of strength and leadership as well as a piece meant to bring protection to the wearer. Wearing it on the right hand can accentuate the meaning of the leadership qualities, while wearing it on the left hand emphasizes its protection qualities. Shop a range of authentic gold lion rings on 1stDibs.
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