Edwardian Gold Aquamarine Diamond Ring
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
18 Carat Gold bezel setting. Perfect as everyday ring. English origin. Size L 1/2 UK, 6.25 US can be
1910s British Edwardian Antique Bezel Ring
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
Edwardian Gold Aquamarine Diamond Ring
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
18 Carat Gold bezel setting. Perfect as everyday ring. English origin. Size L 1/2 UK, 6.25 US can be
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Nouveau Mississippi River Pearl & Euro Cut Diamond 10 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in St. Louis Park, MN
This unique Art Nouveau Mississippi River Pearl ring features two bezel set 2.5mm European cut
Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Waltham Full Hunter 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch 15 Jewel Grade 220
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
on case. Crystal is missing, bezel ring is loose. Mechanism Appears to be Working. Buy As-Is. No
14k Gold
Sold|$3,800
Early Georgian Sapphire Gold Eternity Band
Located in Austin, TX
original primitive bezel settings. The ring has been lined in rose gold, possibly an old reinforcement
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Sold|$1,998
Large French Dial Clock 2 feet Diameter
Located in Buckinghamshire, GB
An imposing French vineyard dial clock. It has a substantial turned beechwood bezel with a gilt
Sold|$1,137
Edwardian Mahogany and Inlay Mantel Clock
Located in Buckinghamshire, GB
fans and floral sprays. The dial has an embossed bezel and sight ring an enamel chapter ring and an
Late 19th Century Mahogany and Inlay Lancet Top Mantel Clock
Located in Buckinghamshire, GB
stringing and floral marquetry satinwood inlays. It has a convex glass with an embossed bezel and sight ring
Sold|$99,102
Austrian Precision Regulator, "Laterndluhr"
By Franz Onnitsch
Located in Vienna, AT
gilded engine turned inner ring and bezel, deadbeat escapement, excentric winding, adjustable anchor
Brass, Enamel
Sold|$6,500
Empire Clock with a Standing Psyche or Venus
Located in Vancouver, BC
dial has a gilded floral bezel around a silvered chapter ring, signed Cailliaud a Nantes. The original
Bronze
Sold|$1,205
Rosewood and Inlay Mantel Clock
Located in Buckinghamshire, GB
satinwood marquetry inlay. It has a fine cast embossed bezel and inner sight ring with a bevel edge glass
French Louis XV Style Library Clock, circa 1880
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
feet. The face with decorative bronze bezel and rouge marble chapter ring with roman numerals
Marble
French Astronomical Table Regulator, 19th Century
By Maux Lacroix
Located in Braine-le-Chateau, BE
. Enamel dial made of three separate parts, the outer ring with minutes, hours with Roman numerals and
Ormolu
Antique Edwardian Diamond 5-Stone Bezel Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A beautiful Edwardian period 5-stone diamond ring with leaf-like shoulder details and platinum
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Dramatic Ancient Greek Coin 22kt gold Braided Bezel Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
spells pure quality. This ancient coin has very good detail and feels great on your finger! This ring is
22k Gold
Bezel Set .75ct Old European Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Platinum engraved ring with .75 carat center old european cut diamond set into an octagonal bezel
Diamond, Platinum
Sold|$350
Vintage Amethyst Yellow Gold Ring
Located in DALLAS, TX
Vintage 10K yellow gold oval cut bezel set amethyst ring with simple scroll filigree design. 1.7dwt
Amethyst, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$3,500
Antique Gold Renaissance Revival Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
RENAISSANCE REVIVAL RING Western Europe, late 19th to early 20th century Gold, glass and
Gold
French Turquoise 18k Gold and Pearl Ring, 19th Century
Located in St. Catharines, ON
A beautiful French navette-shaped ring bezel-set with a oval cabochon turquoise surrounded by
Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold
Art Deco 4.45 Carat Diamond, 1.45 Carat Sapphie & Platinum Ring
Located in Calabasas, CA
The ring is bezel-set with 2 old European-cut diamonds, 2.40 carats and 2.05 carats, color: I-J
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco .60 Carat Diamond Two Color Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Tampa, FL
scintillation. The gallery is pierced and also includes 2 scrolls at the base of the bezel. A wonderful ring
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Era Egyptian Revival Flip Ring with Bloodstone Carved Scarab
Located in Frederick, MD
ornate hand engraving on the reverse plate and all along bezel and shank of ring. The reverse plate’s
Chalcedony, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Rose-Cut Diamond, Gold and Black Enamel Navette Ring
Located in CA, CA
Antique rose-cut diamond, gold and black enamel navette ring, with three bezel-set rose-cut
Diamond, Gold
18th Century 18K Gold Arabic Signet Carnelian Chalcedony Intaglio Seal Ring
Located in Sausalito, CA
11/16" across or 17.46mm. Stone Setting: Bezel Set. Weight: 11.68 gram. Ring Size: 6.
Carnelian, Chalcedony, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Edwardian 1 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Five-Stone Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
This classic Edwardian bezel set 5-stone ring is set with gorgeous old mine cut diamonds. The side
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 4.20 Carat UNTREATED Ruby Diamond Platinum Art Deco Ring
Located in Calabasas, CA
Extraordinary ring centering a bezel-set Burmese NON HEAT-TREATED ruby in an intricate diamond-set
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum and 10.60 Carat Natural Aquamarine and Diamond Dress Ring
Located in QLD , AU
. Diamonds are approximately 0.32cts H - I colour, SI clarity - bezel and grain set Ring size - US - 7.25, UK
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Crusaders Era Silver Ring with Shield Shaped Bezel
Located in London, GB
bezel serves as the centrepiece of the ring, outlined by an incised line. It serves to symbolise
Silver
Sold|$1,274
Red Chinoiserie Striking Mantel Clock
Located in Buckinghamshire, GB
has an embossed bezel and sight ring with a white enamel dial, bevel edge glass and brass hands. The
Elgin White Gold-Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch, circa 1929
By Elgin
Located in West Hollywood, CA
with enamel chapter ring bezel. Matte white dial with heavy blued steel spade hands. 17-jewel manual
Gold-filled
Edwardian 2.05 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
halo ring. The ring centers a bezel set Cushion Cut sapphire gauged at 2.05ct and accompanied by a
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Enamel and Rose Cut Diamond Dragon Ring
Located in Boston, MA
Beacon Hill Jewelers Presnets: A unique antique enameled dragon ring set with a rose cut diamond
Diamond, Gold
Art Deco Grogan Company Aquamarine and Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Boston, MA
surrounded by platinum rings and bezel set diamonds. Weighing 2 carats, the aquamarine is a beautiful and
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Era 2.80 Carat Diamond Cluster Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This is a remarkable and authentic antique (circa 1925) silver topped 14k rose gold cluster ring
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Edwardian 2.35 Carat Burma Ruby and Diamond Platinum Topped Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
ring featuring a bezel set 2.35 carat Natural Heated Cushion Cut Ruby with Burma origin. This piece
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Elaborate Art Deco Enamel Pink Spinel Gold Ring
Located in Boston, MA
filigree ring in 14 karat yellow gold. Centered by a sparkling emerald cut bezel set pink spinel this ring
Spinel, Yellow Gold
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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