18th Century Posy Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
age as a piece from the 18th century. The ring internally has been engraved with 'As god decreed soe
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian Carved Posy Ring 'Nosse Te Ipsum', circa 18th Century
Located in London, GB
Georgian carved posy ring 'Nosse Te Ipsum'. A yellow gold D-shape band, ornately carved to the
Gold
Gold posy ring, 'A true Friends gift', 18th century.
Located in London, GB
Gold posy ring, 'A true friends gift', English. The slim D-shape band engraved to the interior in
Georgian Gold Posy Ring "True Loue is My Desire" circa 18th Century
Located in London, GB
, approximately 2.8g in weight, circa 18th century. UK finger size N. This posy is completely unique- there is no
Yellow Gold
Gold posy ring with carved detailing, 'It is my love', circa 18th century.
Located in London, GB
, maker's mark 'IG', circa 18th century. This ring came from a private UK collection, previously by descent.
Gold
Gold posy ring, 'Rather die then faith deny', circa 18th century.
Located in London, GB
Gold posy ring, 'Rather die then faith deny'. A smoothly conforming yellow gold D-shape band
Gold posy ring 'Noe joy in life like a good wife', circa 18th century.
Located in London, GB
gold, maker's mark 'DP' within a shield, approximately 6.44g in weight, circa 18th century. This posy
Antique 18th Century Posy Ring "Love The Giver"
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A fantastic 18th century posy ring featuring the words "Love the Giver" inscribed on the inner band
18k Gold
18th Century Gold Posy Ring "Let Virtue Be Thy Guide"
Located in Sale, Cheshire
. It's crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, and dates from around 1700. Posy Rings (aka posie, poesy, posey
18k Gold
Unavailable
Antique Gold English "Posy" Band Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Posy Ring, “No riches to content” England, 18th century Gold Weight 2.8 gr.; circumference 60.98
Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
Antique English Gold Band Posy Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Posy ring, "A loving wife during life" England, mid-18th century Gold Weight 4.4 gr
Gold
18th Century Gold Posy Ring
Located in London, GB
18th century solid gold posy ring of a very high grade of gold and a pale lemon colour. Circa 1750
Gold
17th Century Gold Chased Posy Ring
Located in London, GB
regard, friendship, attachment or love. By the mid-17th and the 18th centuries, most posy rings were used
Gold
Museum Quality Antique Gold Posy Ring "My Heart and Eye Until I Die"
Located in London, GB
Gold posy ring, 'MY HEART AND EYE UNTIL I DIE'. The D-shaped band engraved to the interior 'MY
Yellow Gold
Late 17th-Early 18th Century 18 Karat Gold Posy Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A rare antique posy ring crafted around 1680-1720. The inside of the band is engraved with the
18k Gold
Post Medieval gold posy ring, 'love for ever' circa 17th-18th century.
Located in London, GB
Post Medieval gold posy ring 'love for ever'. A smoothly conforming yellow gold D-shape band
Gold
1700s "A token of my love" Gold Posy Ring
Located in London, GB
Gold posy ring, 'A token of my love'. A smoothly conforming yellow gold D-shape band, engraved to
Yellow Gold
Antique Georgian "A True Friend's Gift" Gold Posy Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
This cool 18th Century Posy Ring dates to c.1790, with the inscription "A True Friend's Gift" to
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18th Century Gold Posy Ring "In Christ & Thee My Comfort Bee"
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A sweet 18th Century Posy ring engraved with the words "In Christ and Thee My Comfort Bee". It's
18k Gold
18th Century Georgian Gold Posy Ring "Rather death then faulse of faythe"
Located in Sale, Cheshire
An exceptional early 18th Century Posy Ring with the inscription "Rather death then faulse of
18k Gold
18th Century Georgian Posy Ring "Not The Value But My Love"
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A gorgeous 18th Century Posy ring with the words "not the value but my love" inscribed to the
18k Gold
Georgian 18 Karat Gold Posy Ring "Read This Wish Me A Kiss"
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A sweet 18th Century Posy Ring modelled in 18k yellow gold. The inscription to the inner band reads
18k Gold
Antique English Gold Band Posy Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Posy Ring, “Forget not he who loveth thee” England, 18th century Gold Weight 4.2 gr
Gold
17th Century Gold Posy Ring
Located in London, GB
Chunky and heavy 17th century gold posy ring made of a very high grade of gold. The exterior is a
Gold
17th Century Gold "Posy" Ring
Located in London, GB
the 16th and 17th centuries and by the 18th century most posy rings were used as wedding rings
Gold
Gold posy ring circa 1700
Located in London, GB
Very eye-catching, chunky and heavy gold posy ring, circa 1700. Made of a very high grade of gold
Gold
18th Century 18 Karat Gold Posy Ring "FEAR GOD & LOVE ME"
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A particularly cool 18th Century Posy Ring engraved to the inner band with the inscription: FEAR
18k Gold
18th Century Georgian Posy Ring "til death noe change"
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A cool 18th Century posy ring inscribed with the words "til death noe change." It's modelled in 18
18k Gold
Antique 18th Century 22 Karat Gold Posy Ring "Be tru in hart"
Located in Sale, Cheshire
posey) Rings were popular during the 15th through the 18th centuries in both England and France as
22k Gold
Edwardian 1.09ct Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in Platinum, 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: An elegant Edwardian engagement ring featuring a 1.09 carat European cut diamond with G color and SI2 clarity. The diamond is set in a delicate platin...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Christian Dior John Galliano Silk Evening Gown Fall/Winter 2003 Sz 38FR
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Christian Dior John Galliano - Vintage Silk Chartreuse Evening Gown Fall/Winter 2003 Size 38FR
$16,369
Size: Equivalent size 36 France
A Christian Dior Lace Couture Gown Collection Ligne Oblique (?) Circa 1950
By Christian Dior
Located in Toulon, FR
Ligne Oblique Collection (?) Circa 1948/1950 Paris France A Collectible Calais black lace cocktail or ceremonial dress by Christian Dior. Black and white transparency effect obtained...
$2,900
H 1.58 in W 1.66 in L 16.15 in
Art Nouveau 18K Gold Ombre Enamel Peridot Pearl Diamond Necklace, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Art Nouveau period 18K gold, Ombre enamel, faceted peridot, diamond and natural pearl necklace. With a central oval peridot measuring 9mm by 6mm, surrounded by fine stylize...
Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold, Enamel
Georgian Rose Diamond Cluster Ring 1790's
Located in Firenze, IT
The oval blue enamel plaque with applied old brilliant, single and rose-cut diamond floral and foliate decoration, closed back settings throughout, with engraved bright-cut decoratio...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Silver, Yellow Gold
$144,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 3ct Round-Cut Diamond Solitaire Signet Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Commanding in presence and refined in detail, The Imperial Light solitaire signet ring is a masterclass in contemporary opulence. At its heart gleams a breathtaking 3-carat natural r...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold 6.55cts Bezel Set Men's Colombian Emerald Solitaire Gypsy Signet Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a stunning, Colombian emerald signet bezel ring in 18K yellow gold. This gorgeous statement-size solitaire ring carries a 6.55-carat ethically mined emerald in a secure ...
Emerald, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Spray Diamond Platinum Necklace and Earrings Set
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Platinum Diamond Necklace & Earrings Set by Tiffany & Co. Part of TIffany & Co's Spray Collection. With 1Necklace: 299 Round Brilliant cut diamonds VVS clarity, G color total weight...
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Four-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Set in this glossy 18ct gold ring are four rubies totalling 80pts and six rose cut diamonds. The stones are set flush within the decorative scroll setting. Ring Size: O 1/2 or 7 1/...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
1925s Art Deco 2 Carat Emeralds 2.20 Carat Diamonds Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in platinum. Sublime art deco ring, its entire platinum setting is closed set on its top with a Colombian emerald- cut emerald and an antique- cut diamond. This duo of gems is s...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique Ring Watch 18 Karat Diamonds Circa early 1900's working watch ring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Estimate from the Georgian era over 100 years old ! real 18k gold and real rose cut diamonds Natural Diamonds. Working Watch. the movement was replaced for a new and working (swiss m...
Diamond, 18k Gold
An Edwardian diamond and pearl-set tiara/necklace
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian diamond and pearl-set tiara/necklace, consisting of eleven knife-edge bars graduating from the centre, each embellished with old-cut diamonds in cut-down collet settings...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver
Vivienne Westwood pink striped cotton 3-piece suit, ss 1993
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
▪ Vivienne Westwood 3-piece suit ▪ Constructed from salmon pink cotton with burgundy, lilac and white stripes ▪ Oversized shirt with signature embroidered orb ▪ Fitted waistcoat wi...
Vivienne Westwood black knitted sweater top, skirt and socks set, fw 1994
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
▪ Vivienne Westwood black crochet-knit 3-piece set ▪ Short-sleeved wool sweater top ▪ High-slit cotton skirt with draw string fastening and ruffled hemline ▪ Matching open-knit kne...
$118,000Sale Price|60% Off
NWT $295, 000 Gorgeous 18KT Gold 90CT Burmese Sapphire Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The Following Items we are offering is a Rare Important Estate Winston Style Radiant 18KT White Gold Gorgeous Blue Burmese Sapphire Diamond Necklace consisting of Large 16 Fine Fancy...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Tom Ford/Gwyneth Paltrow Iconic Oscar Gown & Cape New!
By Tom Ford
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Super stunning iconic Tom Ford evening gown with matching cape. Identical to the one worn by Gwyneth Paltrow to the Oscars. The gown fashioned of off white silk crepe and lined in...
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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