$3,800
9 Karat Lava Cameo Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Continuing right to left; Saturday is represented by Saturn, in taupe; Sunday is the white cameo and is represented by Apollo (Sol); Monday is Diana (Luna); Tuesday (terra-cotta came...
10k Gold
Antique 2.30 Carat Black Opal and 18k Yellow Gold Cameo Ring Circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 2.30ct black opal and 18k yellow gold cameo ring; part of our diverse antique opal jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Socrates Turquoise Cameo Ring Black Onyx 18 Karat Gold Museum Quality Victorian
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a Museum Quality Turquoise Cameo Ring depicting Socrates in 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Black Onyx.
Onyx, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Gold and Agate Renaissance Cameo Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
RENAISSANCE CAMEO RING Italy, cameo: second half of 16th century in a late 18th century ring Gold, agate , black enamel Weight 6.3 gr.; bezel 18.8 x 16.9 x 6.5 mm.; circumference ...
Agate, Gold
Gold Rare Double-Face Jet Black Cameo Ring Late 19th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
PLEASE NOTE: OUR PRICE IS FULLY INCLUSIVE OF SHIPPING, IMPORTATION TAXES & DUTIES Featuring a revolving bezel with two cameos: a lion head on one side and an sailing ship other on...
18k Gold
Filigree 18K White Gold Black Onyx Stone Lady Cameo Ring
Located in Sewickley, PA
This exquisite 18k white gold filigree ring showcases a finely carved black onyx cameo depicting the profile of a classical lady.
Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian Black and White Cameo Ring in 14k Rose Gold
Located in Towson, MD
One 14-karat rose gold Victorian ring set with one 17x8mm rectangular black and white hard stone cameo.
Rose Gold
Late Neoclassical Gold Ring with a Black Agate Socrates Cameo
Located in Firenze, IT
Gold ring set with a black agate cameo depicting the profile of an ancient philosopher (Socrates), 15 x 12 mm.
Agate, Yellow Gold, Gold
1930s .4 Carat Diamond Black Onyx Cameo Flip Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1930’s diamond, onyx and cameo flip ring. Onyx and round diamond on one side which can be flipped to show a cameo with one round accent diamond. 14k white gold filigree flip ring. 2...
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Victorian 10K Gold, & Black Agate or Onyx Cameo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Victorian gold and agate/onyx cameo ring. In 10 karat gold. With a prong-set black and white carved onyx or agate cameo of a young woman with long hair dressed in a ...
Agate, Onyx, Pearl, 10k Gold
Antique Victorian 12 Karat Yellow Gold Black Cameo and Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Victorian ring in yellow gold with a black & white oval cameo in the center and 6 small old cut diamonds.
Diamond
BLACK STARR & FROST Belle Epoque Moonstone Cameo Sapphire Ring
By Black, Starr & Frost
Located in Greenwich, CT
A Belle Epoque carved moonstone cameo ring, the portrait cameo with a calibre cut sapphire surround in a fine diamond set platinum mount
Moonstone, Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Victorian Cameo and Black Onyx Reversible Mourning 10 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in St. Louis Park, MN
This Victorian ring is reversible, featuring a stone Cameo on one side and black Onyx and Diamond mourning jewelry on the other side of the ring.
Diamond, Onyx
Magical Gold Ring With An Ancient Jasper Abraxas Stone Intaglio
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: II century A.D Ring size: 8 Top size: 14 mm x 11 mm Weight: 6.8 gr This magical ring from the Roman era, dating back to the 2nd century, is characterized by a simple contemp...
Jasper, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Ancient Roman Cameo High Karat Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Roman Empire, 2nd – 3rd century A.D. This massive solid gold ring with broad shoulders is of a very fine workmanship. The ring is crafted in high karat gold (about 24K). It is cente...
Gold
Vintage 2.02 Carat Black Opal and Diamond Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 2.02 carat opal and 0.48 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage jewellery collections. This stunning ...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Black Onyx Cameo Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Black Onyx Cameo Ring Size 4.75- This elegant black onyx cameo ring features a lovely lady in profile set in beautifully detailed 14K yellow gold. Widt...
Onyx, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Gold & Palladium AGL Australian Black Opal Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold & Palladium Ring Size: 6 Shank Maximum Width: 3.50 mm Weight: 12.83 grams One ladies 18K yellow gold and palladium vintage diamond...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Palladium
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Large Oval Black Onyx Carved Intaglio Trojan Heavy Ring
By Vahe Naltchayan
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Black Onyx - Oval Cut w/ Carved Intaglio Cameo - Bezel Set - Solid Black Color - 24.7x17.4mm (approx.) Material: Solid 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 29.3...
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,800Sale Price / item|20% Off
Rainbow Black Australian Opal Ring with Sapphires and 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
Made to order* Custom made 18ct yellow gold rainbow sapphire ring featuring a Lighting Ridge Australian Black opal centre surrounded by a double halo of rainbow sapphires including ...
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite, Black Opal, 18k Gol...
French Antique Art Nouveau Gold GIA Black Opal & Diamond Repousse Navette Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Opal - Oval Double Cabochon Cut - Milgrain Bezel Set - Very Fiery - Black Color w/ Amazing Play of Green & Blue Color - 17.72 x 9.58 x 2.35mm (exact...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond Black Opal Ring 14K Gold Cocktail Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Black Opal Ring 14K Gold Cocktail Vintage This stunning vintage ring is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow Gold (stamped and guaranteed), and it is set with genuine ...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$440Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Extasia Black Glass Intaglio Cameo Adjustable Brass Statement Ring
Located in Honolulu, HI
A brilliant statement ring that beautifully merges contemporary upcycling with cult-classic American designer heritage. This striking piece features an authentic vintage late 1990s t...
Brass
Gold Ring With Hare Pinkish Agate Roman Cameo 1st-Century AD
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 1st century Ring size: 7 ¾ Dimensions (cameo): 1,9 x 1,4 cm Weight: 5,27 gr This delightful pink agate cameo of Roman production dates back to the 1st century and is set in...
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 18k Gold Ring with Black Opal & Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
This gorgeous contemporary ring showcases the mesmerizing beauty of natural black opal, meticulously crafted in rich 18kt yellow gold and featuring a captivating 6.05-carat cabochon ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
5 Carat Black Opal Diamond Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Rendered in 18k yellow gold with a platinum top, this is an unusual and beautiful ring with enough classical style elements to make it timeless, yet plenty of interest to keep it uni...
Diamond, Opal, White Diamond, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Ancient Roman Gold ring with Agate Cameo Fish , circa 2nd Century AD
Located in Firenze, IT
The 2nd century ring has a gold frame with two grooves and gold globules welded to the upper junction, where is set a Roman cameo in agate, depicting a fish. This is a subject that w...
Agate, Gold, 22k Gold
Vintage 14K Gold Ancient Coin Flip Ring
Located in Venice, CA
Encased in a circular 14k gold bezel is an ancient bronze coin. On one side of the coin, there is a plantlike image; on the other, we see what appears to be a warrior or soldier hold...
Gold, 14k Gold, Bronze
Hermès Kelly 20 Mini Sellier Tri-Color Rouge De Coeur Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Berlin, BE
Hermès Kelly sellier mini 20 in tri-color: rouge de coeur/rose extreme/bleu zanzibar and epsom leather with palladium hardware. The bag is unworn and comes as full set, but without t...
Georgian 18k Gold Octagonal Miniature Ring, Circa 1790, France
Located in Firenze, IT
Octagonal miniature depicting a putto under a tree and near a brazer with the inscription in French "à l'amitié" that underlines the sentimental value of such gift. The frame is in ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$399Sale Price|73% Off
Size: 40
NEW Missoni Gold Metallic Crochet Knit Floral Kaftan Tunic Dress Cover Up 40
By Missoni
Located in Switzerland, CH
Classic MISSONI signature zigzag crochet knit cover up dress Simply slips on Amazing gold metallic crochet knit Multicolor floral chiffon trimming Discreetly labeled with...
Roman Lapis-Lazuli Cameo Of Cupid Circa 2nd Century A.D.
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 2nd century Dimensions: 1,3 x 1,0 cm Size: 7 1/4 Weight: 5.44gr. This delightful 2nd century Roman cameo is made of lapislazuli and is inserted in a 18 carat contemporary ...
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early Byzantine Gold Ring with Christ c. 6th Century AD
Located in Chicago, IL
Byzantine (the Eastern Roman Empire) circa 500 – 600 AD. This highly important, museum rarity early Christian gold (approximately 22.85 Kt) ring is engraved with the bust of Christ ...
Gold
Georgian 18k Gold Blue Enamel Diamond Cluster Ring, Circa 1790s
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
A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace, the flexible tapering yellow gold body formed of three rows of scale-like collets each set with a round cabochon-cut turquoise, the h...
Turquoise, Gold
Antique Grand Tour Godesses Philosoph King Lava Cameos Neckla
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These seven wonderful, particularily large early 19th century oval lava cameos, measuring from 3,5cm x2,6cm to 2,2cm x 3 cm, are mounted in gilt metal. They have been assembled to m...
14k Gold, Brass
GUCCI Limited Edition Exotic Lizard Satin Flora Print Horsebit Bag Clutch
By Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
RARE GUCCI FLORAL FLORA PRINT SIGNATURE HORSEBIT BAG DETAILS: A GUCCI signature piece that will last you for many years Timeless classic - a true beauty! Loved by many celebritie...
Large Geometric Citrine Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By Fratelli Coppini
Located in Firenze, IT
A majestic, handcrafted ring made of 18-karat yellow gold. The design, which is highly geometric and architecturally inspired, features a solid band-like structure that encases a str...
Citrine, 18k Gold
$3,039Sale Price|20% Off
UNWORN Brown Gucci Ostrich Bamboo Detail Shoulder Bag - Full Set
By Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
A GUCCI signature piece that will last you for many years Timeless classic - a true beauty! Very rare item - only very few pieces were made and sold in selected boutiques Made of rea...
Magnificent Old European Cut Diamond and Sapphire Ring
By Paul Binder
Located in Lucerne, CH
Well played fusion of an antique diamond with a modern design. Binder Zurich is a well know name for collectors all over the world. The 7.21 ct old European cut diamond of approxim...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Chanel Vintage 2000 Pony Hair Medium Brown Giraffe Accordion Flap Bag GHW 68152
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 68152 A rare collectible, this Chanel Vintage 2000 Pony Hair Medium Brown Giraffe Accordion Flap Bag GHW comes in this medium size that can be worn on the shoulder, and a...
UNWORN Missoni Multicolor Crochet Knit Jacket Blazer Cardigan Coat with Belt 38
By Missoni
Located in Switzerland, CH
A stunning summer coat by MISSONI - impossible to find! Multicolored silk knit coat with a double-breasted hidden press stud fastening front. This Missoni coat has long elasticate...
$4,800Sale Price|20% Off
0.86 Ct HI VS Brilliant Cut Diamond Band 18K Gold Diamond Band Bezel Set
Located in Jaipur, IN
18K Yellow Gold 0.86 Carat Natural H VS Diamond Bezel Set Solitaire Engagement Ring Celebrate timeless elegance with this 18K Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Solitaire Ring, handcrafted...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Dolce & Gabbana Dress Striking Silver Rear Swarovski Zipper Pull 40 / 6
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Miami, FL
Dolce&Gabbana rare dress that was sold out in the stores. This treasure was worn one time only. Silver gray fabric with fabulous texture and a metallic finish. Front has a boat ...
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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