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What is a wish ring?

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What is a wish ring?
A wish ring, or wishbone ring, is a ring made from metals like gold or silver and shaped somewhat like a wishbone. The rings feature a “V” shape, often with small diamonds or gemstones accenting the curve. Many people wear wish rings as good luck charms. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of expertly-vetted vintage and contemporary wishbone rings from some of the world’s top sellers.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Ancient Greece 4th Century BC Hephaestus Signet Bronze Ring with Hermes
Located in Miami, FL
Ancient Greek signet ring with Hermes. An exceptional ancient Greek piece from the 4th century B.C
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Signet Rings

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco ring with diamonds and emerald, 1920s-30s. 20th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Ancient ring with diamonds and emerald in Art Deco style from the 1920s. Origin: Austro-Hungarian
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

18kt Yellow Gold Band Ring 0.31 Ct White Diamond Made in Italy
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
This ring is an evolution of the ancient rings of the Middle Ages. It is basically composed of two
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2010s Italian Artisan Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

Ancient Roman Green Chalcedony Plasma Intaglio Ring of Goddess Victoria Nike
Located in London, GB
mount, probably dating from the 18th or early 19th centuries but crafted in keeping with ancient ring
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, 22k Gold

Ancient Greek Dionysus Cameo Ring
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptionally rare and large ancient Greek sardonyx cameo dates to the late Hellenistic period
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Signet Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ancient Medusa Gold Ring C300BC
Located in Chicago, IL
An Ancient Head of Medusa Gold Ring circa 300 BC This high carat gold Hellenistic ring is
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier More Rings

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