Ancient Roman Bronze Carved Signet Ring with 22 Karat Gold Rope Bezel
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Authentic ancient Roman carved bronze signet ring (1st-4th century AD) with newly added 22k yellow gold rope detail bezel.
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
Ancient Greek Silver Ring with Gorgon Coin, Circa 350-300 BC, Size 8.5
Located in Firenze, IT
This protective value was necessary at the time to protect the city that issued these coins and the individual who held it, as well as when it was mounted in a ring, allowing even gr...
Silver
Ancient Greek Authentic 5th Century BC Ephesus Bee Coin 22K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic, ancient early Greek silver "drachm" coin from Ephesus 500-420 BC, is held in an ancient-inspired double twist wire bezel atop a tapered matte-finish shank in this beaut...
22k Gold
Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Silver Owl Athena Coin 22K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Because of such association, the bird was a symbol of knowledge, wisdom, perspicacity and erudition throughout the ancient world. This ring is sent with a laminated lifetime coin ce...
22k Gold
Ancient Greek Silver Coin 5th century BC Ring depicting a Lion's Head
Located in Roma, IT
This sterling silver ring holds within it an ancient relic—a genuine coin hailing from Magna Graecia, specifically from the 5th century BC Bruttium, nestled in the region of Calabria.
Silver
Ancient Greek 3rd Century BC Hercules and Lion Coin 22K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
This coin has been set in an ancient-inspired artisan crafted high-karat gold ring designed by Steven Battelle, ornamented with double twist wire accents and 3 large "jawan" or granu...
22k Gold
Bulgari Monete 18K Gold and Ancient Silver Coin Ring, Circa 1990, Italy
By Bulgari
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
Like a rare gem of inestimable historical value this ancient Roman coin has found a new life as precious jewel.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Silver Bull Coin 18K Gold Mens Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic, ancient Greek silver "Triobol" coin from the Phocian League 480 - 421 BC, features the head of a bull on one side and the goddess Artemis on the other. The Phocian Leag...
18k Gold
Dubini Helios Sun God Ancient Silver Coin 18 K Yellow Gold Ring
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
This DUBINI coin ring from the 'Empires' collection features an authentic silver coin from Rhodos dating circa 307-304 B.C. set in 18K yellow gold.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Dubini Ancient Roman Imperial Silver Coin 18 Karat Gold Apple Jade Ring
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
This DUBINI coin ring from the 'Empires' collection features a one-of-a-kind authentic roman silver denarius coin minted circa 200 A.D. set in 18kt brushed yellow gold and apple jade...
Jade, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold
Dubini Ancient Roman Imperial Bronze Coin 18K Yellow Gold White Agate Ring
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
This DUBINI coin ring from the 'Empires' collection features a one-of-a-kind authentic Roman Imperial bronze coin set in 18K yellow gold and white agate base ring.
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
Ancient Byzantine High Carat Gold Cabochon Garnet Amulet Ring with Hidden Cross
Located in New York, NY
On the interior of the ring, a quatrefoil motif forms a cross pattee. The hidden crucifix on the interior suggests that this ring was created during the period when Christians were p...
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold
Dubini Ancient Alexander the Great Silver Coin Diamond Signet Yellow Gold Ring
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
This DUBINI coin ring from the 'Empires' collection features an authentic Macedon silver coin set in 18K yellow gold with diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Dubini Ancient Silver Chersonesos Lion Coin Signet Wood 18 Karat Gold Ring
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
Ring Size: 49-56mm (bigger sizes upon request) We provide a Certificate of Authenticity for the coin with this piece.
18k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold
Dubini Emperor Flip Ancient Roman Bronze Coin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
This DUBINI coin ring from the 'Empires' collection features an authentic Roman bronze coin set in 18K yellow gold.
18k Gold, Bronze, Yellow Gold
Dubini Chersonesos Lion Ancient Authentic Silver Coin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
The ring may be ordered in any size with a lead time of 2-3 weeks.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Alexander the Great Coin Silver/18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic silver "drachm" coin from ancient Macedon 323-317 BC, minted in the name of Alexander the Great, depicts the Greek hero Hercules.
18k Gold
Ancient Themed Pyramid Ring 24K Micron Plated and Oxidised Silver with Diamonds
By Emre Osmanlar
Located in ISTANBUL, TR
It takes its inspiration from ancient times. 60 g Silver 24 K Gold 0.2 ct Champagne Diamonds Gold and silver versions are also available as you may see in the images. Please do not...
Diamond, 24k Gold, Sterling Silver
Ancient Roman Black Agate Intaglio Cocidius Mounted In Gold Ring 3ND Century AD
Located in Firenze, IT
A Roman black agate intaglio showing Cocidius in a gold ring made of elaborate filigreed wires on a band. The ring is possibly of recent manufacture. Gold and agate. Intaglio Roma...
Agate, Gold, 22k Gold
Dubini Kings of Persis Ancient Silver Coins 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
The ring may be ordered in any size with a lead time of 2-3 weeks.
18k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
Antique Gold & Carved Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring with an Ancient Roman Hero
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique intaglio ring. Likely converted from an antique button or pin. In 14k gold With a carved carnelian cabochon depicting an unidentified Roman hero. Marked 14k to the...
Carnelian, Gold
Yellow Gold 364-378AD Ancient Imperial Roman Valens Coin Ring - 14k AE3 Custom
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & Bronze Style: Coin Statement Ring Measurements Face Height (north to south): 25/32" (19.2mm) Rise Above Finger: 7/32" (5.1mm) Weight: 8.9 Grams St...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
Dubini Europa & the Bull Ancient Silver Coin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
This DUBINI coin ring from the 'Empires' collection features an authentic silver coin dating 45 B.C. set in 18K yellow gold.
Yellow Gold, Silver
Ancient Cycles Round S & P Diamond Ring in 14K Gold by Anastassia Sel Jewelry
Located in Geneve, CH
Ancient Cycles Round S & P Diamond Ring in 14K Gold by Anastassia Sel Jewelry Dimensions: D 17.3 x W 6 mm.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Ancient Roman Gold Ring with Garnet Intaglio of a Peacock c. 200 AD
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 200 AD This impressive Roman ring is crafted from solid gold of approximately 21.28 karats and features broad, tapering shoulders – a form popular in the early 3rd century AD ...
Garnet, Gold, Silver
Dubini Nymph Larissa Ancient Silver Coin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
This DUBINI coin ring from the 'Empires' collection features an authentic silver coin from Thessaly, Larissa dating circa 356-342 B.C. set in 18kt yellow gold.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Dubini Female Janiform Ancient Silver Coin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
This DUBINI coin ring from the 'Empires' collection features an authentic silver coin from Mysia, Lampsakos dating circa 4th-3rd Century B.C. set in 18K yellow gold.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Ancient Roman Apollo and Salus Intaglio Ring, circa 3rd-4th Century AD
Located in London, GB
Ancient Roman Apollo and Salus intaglio ring. Set with an oval cornelian intaglio intricately carved with the god Apollo with staff and laurel wreath, the goddess Salus with a snake ...
Yellow Gold
Ancient Roman cornelian signet ring with engraving of Mars, circa 2nd-3rd centur
Located in London, GB
Ancient Roman cornelian signet ring with engraving of Mars.
Carnelian, Yellow Gold
19th Century Gold Ring with an Ancient Roman Nicolo Intaglio of a Horse.
Located in London, GB
High Carat Gold Ring Set with a Roman Nicolo Intaglio Depicting a Horse before a Tree Roman intaglio, 1st–2nd century AD, set in a 19th century mount. Measurements • Ring ...
Ancient Roman gold ring with agate intaglio of Minerva, circa 2nd - 3rd century
Located in London, GB
Ancient Roman gold ring with agate intaglio of Minerva.
Bvlgari Monete Gold Ring with Ancient Coin of Nero (37–68 AD), Circa 1980.
By Bulgari
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
The ring an embrace of classical heritage and its enduring symbolism.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ancient Roman Gold Banded Agate Intaglio Ring Of A Sea Hare And Shell
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 3rd century Ring size: 7 Weight: 4 gr The Roman intaglio of the Third century is made of agate and inserted in a gold frame characterized by a decoration with side volutes t...
Agate, Gold, 22k Gold
Ring in 22 Kt Yellow Gold and Oxidized Silver Ancient Coin with Goddess Dimitra
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Handcrafted Ring, in gold 22, Kt and Oxidized Silver Ancient (replica) coin represent Goddess Dimitra This unique ring transform any outfit into a show-stopping ensemble.
Yellow Gold, 22k Gold, Silver
Ancient Roman Cornelian Intaglio of Apollo circa 200 AD Ring, French, circa 1890
Located in London, GB
Ancient Roman cornelian intaglio of Apollo circa 200 AD ring.
Yellow Gold
Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Alexander the Great Coin Silver/18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic silver "drachm" coin from ancient Macedonia 323-317 BC minted under Alexander the Great depicts the Greek mythical hero Hercules wearing a lion skin cape.
18k Gold, Silver
Gold ring with Ancient Roman intaglio of a stork, shell and mouse, 19th century
Located in London, GB
Gold Ring Set with an Ancient Roman Carnelian Intaglio Depicting a Stork Emerging from a Turbo Shell and Seizing a Mouse.
Ancient Roman iIntaglio 1st-2nd Cent. AD 18 Kt Gold Ring depicting Pegasus
Located in Roma, IT
This exquisite 18KT Gold ring features an authentic Roman intaglio dating back to the 1st-2nd Century AD, showcasing the iconic Pegasus, the mythical winged horse, on its front. Craf...
Onyx, 18k Gold
Dubini Spiga di Grano Lucanian Ancient Silver Coin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
This DUBINI coin ring from the 'Empires' collection features a rare ancient silver coin from Southern Lucania circa 470-440 B.C. depicting a barley ear set in 18K yellow gold.
18k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
14k Ancient Roman Style Gold Coin Ring with a reproduction of a Roman Solidus
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
Ancient Roman Style Gold Coin Ring 14k white and yellow gold, made in Italy.
14k Gold
18k Ancient Roman Style Gold Coin Ring with a reproduction of a Roman Solidus
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
Ancient Roman Style Gold Coin Ring in 18k or 14k white and yellow gold, made in Italy.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Gold Coin Ring - 14K Gold Setting - Circa 1980's
Located in Chatham, CA
Ancient Greek 4th Century (330 BC - 220 BC) Alexander the Great 1/4 Stater gold coin (22K gold) - the antique coin recess mounted (prong set from behind) in a 14K yellow gold ring se...
14k Gold, 22k Gold
$1,786Sale Price|24% Off
22K Yellow Gold Greek Ancient Coin Bezel Ring, Tapered, 9.8 grams, 6.75 Sz, Rare
Located in San Diego, CA
22K Yellow Gold Greek Ancient Coin Bezel Ring, Tapered, 9.8 grams, 6.75 Sz, Rare.
Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
Ancient Style 18k Gold Ring with Natural Diamonds, Large Gold Band Made in Italy
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
Made to order Ring. Oltremare Gioielli Ancient style 18k gold ring with natural diamonds, large gold band made in Italy.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ancient Style 14k Gold Ring with Natural Diamonds, Large Gold Band Made in Italy
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
Made to order Ring. Oltremare Gioielli Ancient style 14k gold ring with natural diamonds, large gold band made in Italy.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Dubini Kings of Persis Ancient Obol Silver Coin Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
This DUBINI coin ring from the 'Empires' collection features authentic Persepolis coins minted circa 1st Century B.C. set in 18K yellow gold with ruby cabochons.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Ancient Gold Ring Set with a Sardonyx Cameo of a Woman. Roman, 3rd century AD.
Located in London, GB
Ancient Gold Ring Set with a Sardonyx Cameo of a Woman.
Ancient Roman Kneeling satyr intaglio, 1st-2nd century AD.
Located in London, GB
Ancient Roman Kneeling satyr intaglio. Set to centre with an oval garnet intaglio in a closed back setting, engraved with a kneeling satyr making a wreath, leading to trumpeting shou...
$816Sale Price / item|20% Off
Ancient Heart Shape Ruby & Diamond Three Stone Ring in 14k Yellow Gold for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Ancient Heart Shape Ruby & Diamond Three Stone Ring in 14k Yellow Gold featuring natural ruby of 0.78 carats and diamond of 0.08 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ancient Roman Silenus Nicolo Intaglio Ringstone circa 1st-2nd century AD
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: I-II century A.D. Top size: 9 mm Ring size: 8 1/4 Weight: 12.61 gr The ring is characterized by an ancient Roman nicolo, dating back to around the 1st-2nd century, set in a ...
Agate, Gold
Ancient Roman cornelian intaglio of Fortuna, circa mid 2nd-mid 3rd century AD.
Located in London, GB
The wearing of this ring as an amulet would have brought good luck to the wearer.
$1,250 / item
18k Gold Ouroboros Ring
By RIMA JEWELS
Located in New York, NY
Sculpted simply and textured for an ancient well worn finish. The ring is also subtly oblong instead of perfectly circular in order to be worn securely as a midi ring if one chooses.
18k Gold
$4,375 / item
22 Karat Gold Wrap Ring
By Romae Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
22K Solid Yellow Gold Wrap Ring by ROMAE Jewelry Inspired by Ancient Examples.
Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
$5,585 / item
22 Karat Gold Key Ring
By Romae Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Our solid gold "Securitas" ring is based on an ancient Roman ring that was actually a key!
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1978 Egyptian Revival 18k Gold Signet Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The face features two monkey figures flanking a rounded central form, giving the ring an ancient revival or figural signet appearance.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dragon Stone Blue Prayer Ring
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
18k gold claw and wing mysterious rare blue stone dragon ring hand carved by master carver in idar oberstein this ancient prayer ring is size 8 and can be made in different size sto...
18k Gold
Geogian Rosary Station Ring in 18kt Gold
Located in Stamford, CT
From Ancient times religious rings such as this Georgian Decade or Rosary Ring have been worn for prayer.
Gold, 18k Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
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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