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Early 20th French Antique Gold Agate Cameo Ring
Early 20th French Antique Gold Agate Cameo Ring

Early 20th French Antique Gold Agate Cameo Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

with a cameo on agate depicting the profile of a young woman with her hair up. The ring bed is engraved

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Early 20th Century French Romantic Antique Engraved Ring

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold

Antique 18kt Rose Gold Signet Family Crest Ring
Antique 18kt Rose Gold Signet Family Crest Ring

Antique 18kt Rose Gold Signet Family Crest Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

Period: Late 19th century. Size: 6 1/2. Weight: 14.2g. Rose gold 750‰ signet ring engraved with a

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Engraved Ring

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Ancient Greek Gold Intaglio Ring Circa 4th Century BC
Ancient Greek Gold Intaglio Ring Circa 4th Century BC

Ancient Greek Gold Intaglio Ring Circa 4th Century BC

Located in Chicago, IL

ring is engraved with two wrestling Erotes. When Aphrodite (Greek goddess of love, beauty and pleasure

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15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Engraved Ring

Antique Yellow Gold and Carnelian Intaglio Crest Ring
Antique Yellow Gold and Carnelian Intaglio Crest Ring

Antique Yellow Gold and Carnelian Intaglio Crest Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

deep Red / Brown Carnelian with a deep engraved Crest. the ring features hand engraving design work

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Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Engraved Ring

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 14 Karat Gold Textured Pinkie Band Ring
Antique Victorian 14 Karat Gold Textured Pinkie Band Ring

Antique Victorian 14 Karat Gold Textured Pinkie Band Ring

Located in Rotterdam, NL

: Pinkie Ring / Engraved Band Design Features: Alternating diamond-pattern engraving with textured

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Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Engraved Ring

Materials

14k Gold, Gold

Victorian Antique Black Enamel and Yellow Gold Mourning Ring
Victorian Antique Black Enamel and Yellow Gold Mourning Ring

Victorian Antique Black Enamel and Yellow Gold Mourning Ring

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

feature setting. The ring has been engraved to the interior with an inscription reading Robt. Curry Obt

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1840s English Antique Engraved Ring

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Extraordinary 18th-Century Steel, Gold & Silver Learned Man’s Signet Ring
Extraordinary 18th-Century Steel, Gold & Silver Learned Man’s Signet Ring

Extraordinary 18th-Century Steel, Gold & Silver Learned Man’s Signet Ring

Located in Northampton, MA

ring represents the rarest category of men’s jewelry: a fully engraved learned man’s seal ring executed

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Mid-18th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Engraved Ring

Materials

Gold, Silver, Steel

Antique 13.41 Carat Amethyst and 0.20 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring Circa 1925
Antique 13.41 Carat Amethyst and 0.20 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring Circa 1925

Antique 13.41 Carat Amethyst and 0.20 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring Circa 1925

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A stunning, fine and impressive antique 13.41 carat amethyst and 0.20 carat diamond, platinum ring

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1920s Antique Engraved Ring

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum

1900s Antique 1.14 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Ring
1900s Antique 1.14 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Ring

1900s Antique 1.14 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Ring

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

with the engraved, tapering ring shank. This stunning solitaire ring has been independently tested

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1910s Unknown Antique Engraved Ring

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1876 Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Natural 5.45mm Pearl Ring
1876 Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Natural 5.45mm Pearl Ring

1876 Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Natural 5.45mm Pearl Ring

Located in Lexington, KY

featuring a 5.45mm natural pearl. The ring is engraved on the inside with the date August 22nd, 1876. Being

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1880s American Victorian Antique Engraved Ring

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 1920's 18K White Gold Engagement Ring .22ct
Vintage 1920's 18K White Gold Engagement Ring .22ct

Vintage 1920's 18K White Gold Engagement Ring .22ct

Located in Boston, MA

Vintage 1920's 18K White Gold Engagement Ring .22ct. The center Eurpoean cut diamond has a quality

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1920s American Edwardian Antique Engraved Ring

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Victorian 9K Yellow Gold Hairwork Mourning Buckle Ring
Antique Victorian 9K Yellow Gold Hairwork Mourning Buckle Ring

Antique Victorian 9K Yellow Gold Hairwork Mourning Buckle Ring

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

designed as a shield shape, engraved with scrolling motifs. The ring is in great condition, with the

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Engraved Ring

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Gold Ring Diamonds Wedding Inscription Dated 1809 Rose Diamond Initials
Antique Gold Ring Diamonds Wedding Inscription Dated 1809 Rose Diamond Initials

Antique Gold Ring Diamonds Wedding Inscription Dated 1809 Rose Diamond Initials

Located in Munich, Bavaria

gold mount is surrounded by a silver border set with rose diamonds. The ring shaft is engraved with an

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Early 1800s French Empire Antique Engraved Ring

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique 14ct white gold, 1920s Art Deco Diamond Bombe Ring
Antique 14ct white gold, 1920s Art Deco Diamond Bombe Ring

Antique 14ct white gold, 1920s Art Deco Diamond Bombe Ring

Located in Brighton, GB

0.25cts mounted with ornate engraved shoulders. This exquisite ring is a true statement piece, blending

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Early 20th Century European Antique Engraved Ring

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Early Byzantine Gold Ring with Christ c. 6th Century AD
Early Byzantine Gold Ring with Christ c. 6th Century AD

Early Byzantine Gold Ring with Christ c. 6th Century AD

Located in Chicago, IL

early Christian gold (approximately 22.85 Kt) ring is engraved with the bust of Christ holding a Gospel

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15th Century and Earlier Byzantine Antique Engraved Ring

Materials

Gold

Jean Després Art Deco Modernist Sterling Silver Black Onyx Ring, 1920s
Jean Després Art Deco Modernist Sterling Silver Black Onyx Ring, 1920s

Jean Després Art Deco Modernist Sterling Silver Black Onyx Ring, 1920s

By Jean Despres

Located in Monaco, MC

with Després' engraved name, this ring carries impeccable provenance and authenticity. The piece is in

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Engraved Ring

Materials

Onyx, Sterling Silver

Rare Victorian Rose Gold Onyx Cameo Signet Ring  Size 8
Rare Victorian Rose Gold Onyx Cameo Signet Ring  Size 8

Rare Victorian Rose Gold Onyx Cameo Signet Ring Size 8

Located in Monroe Township, NJ

: Cushion-Shaped Onyx, Deeply Engraved with Head Profile Ring Size: 7 1/2 - 8 Onyx is Approx. 5/8 inches x

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Engraved Ring

Materials

Onyx, Rose Gold

French 19th Century Rose Cut Diamond Black Enamel Solitaire Ring
French 19th Century Rose Cut Diamond Black Enamel Solitaire Ring

French 19th Century Rose Cut Diamond Black Enamel Solitaire Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

the start of the ring is engraved. Total weight of the diamond : approximately 0.20 carat. Height

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Engraved Ring

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Old Euro Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA
Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Old Euro Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA

Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Old Euro Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA

Located in Great Neck, NY

beautifully engraved Victorian mounting. The ring is in good condition and sits low on the finger. Item

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1890s Victorian Antique Engraved Ring

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

19th Century Tiger's Eye 18 Karat Rose Gold Bangle Ring
19th Century Tiger's Eye 18 Karat Rose Gold Bangle Ring

19th Century Tiger's Eye 18 Karat Rose Gold Bangle Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

Ring in 18 karat rose gold. This antique ring is finely engraved on the top and set with an oval

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Engraved Ring

Materials

Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

French 20th Century Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
French 20th Century Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring

French 20th Century Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

decoration and the profile of the ring is engraved with floral decorations on both sides. Weight of the

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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Engraved Ring

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...

1920s Old European Cut Diamond & Sapphire Art Deco Engagement Ring
1920s Old European Cut Diamond & Sapphire Art Deco Engagement Ring

1920s Old European Cut Diamond & Sapphire Art Deco Engagement Ring

Located in Santa Monica, CA

the opulence of the era it was made in. The inside of the ring is hand-engraved with initials and what

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1920s American Art Deco Antique Engraved Ring

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Gold

Antique Art Deco Platinum Single Cut Diamond Eternity Band Ring - Size 6
Antique Art Deco Platinum Single Cut Diamond Eternity Band Ring - Size 6

Antique Art Deco Platinum Single Cut Diamond Eternity Band Ring - Size 6

Located in Great Neck, NY

single cut diamonds going around the entire ring. The sides of the ring are faintly engraved. The

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1920s Art Deco Antique Engraved Ring

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Edwardian Era 18KT Gold & Platinum Top Old European Cut Diamond Ring
Edwardian Era 18KT Gold & Platinum Top Old European Cut Diamond Ring

Edwardian Era 18KT Gold & Platinum Top Old European Cut Diamond Ring

Located in New York, NY

This antique Edwardian ring features a beautifully preserved old European cut diamond bezel-set

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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Engraved Ring

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond Enamel Engagement Ring - GIA
Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond Enamel Engagement Ring - GIA

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond Enamel Engagement Ring - GIA

Located in Great Neck, NY

. The sides of the ring are engraved and sits beautifully on the finger. The ring is in great condition

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1880s Victorian Antique Engraved Ring

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

18K Gold Edwardian/Art Deco Two Stone Diamond Ring with Sapphires
18K Gold Edwardian/Art Deco Two Stone Diamond Ring with Sapphires

18K Gold Edwardian/Art Deco Two Stone Diamond Ring with Sapphires

Located in Venice, CA

sapphires that add a pop of saturated blue. The sides of the ring are hand engraved with a crisp, precise

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1910s Unknown Art Deco Antique Engraved Ring

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Art Deco Inspired 1.94 Carat Diamond Ruby Platinum Halo Ring
Art Deco Inspired 1.94 Carat Diamond Ruby Platinum Halo Ring

Art Deco Inspired 1.94 Carat Diamond Ruby Platinum Halo Ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

platinum and marked with engraved stone weights, this ring epitomizes the timeless elegance and superior

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1920s Art Deco Antique Engraved Ring

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Edwardian Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring
Edwardian Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring

Edwardian Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

Set in this glossy 18ct gold ring are three Diamonds and two Rubies. The three diamonds total 30pts

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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Engraved Ring

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Antique Victorian 15K Yellow Gold Hairwork Floral Chased Mourning Ring
Antique Victorian 15K Yellow Gold Hairwork Floral Chased Mourning Ring

Antique Victorian 15K Yellow Gold Hairwork Floral Chased Mourning Ring

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

plaque, with elegantly engraved initials “JLS”. The ring is in excellent condition, with the hairwork

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Engraved Ring

Materials

15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian Diamond Band Sz 6.75 Ring Platinum Wedding Eternity Jewelry
Antique Edwardian Diamond Band Sz 6.75 Ring Platinum Wedding Eternity Jewelry

Antique Edwardian Diamond Band Sz 6.75 Ring Platinum Wedding Eternity Jewelry

Located in Torrance, CA

) rises 1.5mm and sits flat on the finger. The ring is engraved "J.L.C Jr - M.F.C 5.21.18" The ring is

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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Engraved Ring

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Art Deco .61ct Diamond Engagement Ring with GIA Report
Platinum Art Deco .61ct Diamond Engagement Ring with GIA Report

Platinum Art Deco .61ct Diamond Engagement Ring with GIA Report

Located in Big Bend, WI

Art Deco platinum hand engraved .61ct diamond engagement ring. The GIA report #2223325639 states

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1920s Art Deco Antique Engraved Ring

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Victorian 18K Gold Cabochon Sapphire Rose Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Antique Victorian 18K Gold Cabochon Sapphire Rose Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Antique Victorian 18K Gold Cabochon Sapphire Rose Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Located in Great Neck, NY

is set in a gorgeous Victorian filigree and engraved mounting. The ring is in good condition and sits

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1890s Victorian Antique Engraved Ring

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique 1760 Sentimental Rose Cut Diamond Ring Silver Gold Pansy Engraving
Antique 1760 Sentimental Rose Cut Diamond Ring Silver Gold Pansy Engraving

Antique 1760 Sentimental Rose Cut Diamond Ring Silver Gold Pansy Engraving

Located in Munich, Bavaria

mounted in silver onto a gold ring engraved at the back. Each diamond is engraved on its reverse with a

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1760s Unknown Georgian Antique Engraved Ring

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

1920s 18k gold old European cut diamond and ruby engagement ring
1920s 18k gold old European cut diamond and ruby engagement ring

1920s 18k gold old European cut diamond and ruby engagement ring

Located in London, GB

This elegant 1920s engagement ring is made of 18k gold. It has approximately 1.7 carats of old

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1920s British Art Deco Antique Engraved Ring

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique 1913 2.57 Carat Garnet and Rose Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Antique 1913 2.57 Carat Garnet and Rose Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring

Antique 1913 2.57 Carat Garnet and Rose Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

flared and elevated ring shoulders are embellished with an engraved decoration. The engagement ring is

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1910s British Antique Engraved Ring

Materials

Garnet, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Old European Engagement Ring. GIA 2ct Diamond Sapphire Platinum J SI1
Antique Old European Engagement Ring. GIA 2ct Diamond Sapphire Platinum J SI1

Antique Old European Engagement Ring. GIA 2ct Diamond Sapphire Platinum J SI1

Located in New York, NY

Jewelry Type: Engagement Ring Jewelry Style: Pattern with Engrave Metal: Platinum Ring Size: 6.25 US

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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Engraved Ring

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

1878 Ring 0.5ct Diamond Enamel solid 18K Ø US5.5 / 2.26gr
1878 Ring 0.5ct Diamond Enamel solid 18K Ø US5.5 / 2.26gr

1878 Ring 0.5ct Diamond Enamel solid 18K Ø US5.5 / 2.26gr

Located in SE

A Ring with engraved and enameled shoulders, central Silver cluster featuring heart rose cut

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1870s Swedish Belle Époque Antique Engraved Ring

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel

Antique Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold Signet Wedding Band Ring - Size 10 1/2
Antique Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold Signet Wedding Band Ring - Size 10 1/2

Antique Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold Signet Wedding Band Ring - Size 10 1/2

Located in Great Neck, NY

that can be engraved with a letter initial. The ring is engraved inside the band "A.C. - K.G. 10-2-17

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1910s Art Deco Antique Engraved Ring

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 15K Gold Pearl, Garnet and Demantoid Garnet Ring, with Heart Shoulders
Victorian 15K Gold Pearl, Garnet and Demantoid Garnet Ring, with Heart Shoulders

Victorian 15K Gold Pearl, Garnet and Demantoid Garnet Ring, with Heart Shoulders

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

. What’s yours? Perhaps the heart shaped shoulders? Or the engraved band? This Victorian ring is set with

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1860s British Victorian Antique Engraved Ring

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

C1870 20 carat Monogrammed JHW Signet Ring w Deeply Carved Shoulders
C1870 20 carat Monogrammed JHW Signet Ring w Deeply Carved Shoulders

C1870 20 carat Monogrammed JHW Signet Ring w Deeply Carved Shoulders

Located in Baltimore, MD

20 carat engraved monogram signet ring skillfully hand carved with deeply carved repousse

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1860s British Early Victorian Antique Engraved Ring

Materials

Gold

Antique Art Deco Platinum Natural Pearl and Diamond Engagement Ring
Antique Art Deco Platinum Natural Pearl and Diamond Engagement Ring

Antique Art Deco Platinum Natural Pearl and Diamond Engagement Ring

Located in Great Neck, NY

Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Natural Pearl and Diamond Engagement Ring. This gorgeous Art

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Early 19th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Engraved Ring

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. 1931 US Naval Academy Sapphire Ring 14k Yellow Gold sz 3.5 9.5g
Tiffany & Co. 1931 US Naval Academy Sapphire Ring 14k Yellow Gold sz 3.5 9.5g

Tiffany & Co. 1931 US Naval Academy Sapphire Ring 14k Yellow Gold sz 3.5 9.5g

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Northbrook, IL

. Please note I left the original initials that are engraved inside the ring, as part of the history of the

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Early 20th Century Antique Engraved Ring

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 3.25 Carat Emerald and 1.92 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Antique Victorian 3.25 Carat Emerald and 1.92 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Ring

Antique Victorian 3.25 Carat Emerald and 1.92 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Ring

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

engraved decoration. The subtly flared ring shoulders are ornamented with a scrolling groove decoration

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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Engraved Ring

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Seed Pearl Mourning Ring
Antique Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Seed Pearl Mourning Ring

Antique Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Seed Pearl Mourning Ring

Located in Great Neck, NY

still there and the ring is in good condition overall. The inside of the ring is engraved but all the

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1850s Victorian Antique Engraved Ring

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 1.62 Carat Blue Sapphire White Gold Men's Ring
GIA Certified 1.62 Carat Blue Sapphire White Gold Men's Ring

GIA Certified 1.62 Carat Blue Sapphire White Gold Men's Ring

Located in Stamford, CT

Vintage 1940's 20k white gold hand engraved men's natural sapphire ring. GIA certified simple heat

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Early 20th Century Antique Engraved Ring

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold

Natural Pearl Art Deco 14 Karat Gold Statement Engagement Ring
Natural Pearl Art Deco 14 Karat Gold Statement Engagement Ring

Natural Pearl Art Deco 14 Karat Gold Statement Engagement Ring

Located in Lexington, KY

features shoulders engraved with a definitively Deco design. The center of the ring boasts a breathtaking

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1920s Art Deco Antique Engraved Ring

Materials

Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Jean Després and Étienne Cournault French Modernist "Bijoux-Glace" Ring
Jean Després and Étienne Cournault French Modernist "Bijoux-Glace" Ring

Jean Després and Étienne Cournault French Modernist "Bijoux-Glace" Ring

By Jean Despres

Located in New York, NY

Composed of silver, lacquer and reverse painted and engraved crystal, this exceptional ring was a

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Early 20th Century French Modernist Antique Engraved Ring

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Antique Victorian 15K Gold Forget Me Not Sardonyx Cameo Sliding Mourning Ring
Antique Victorian 15K Gold Forget Me Not Sardonyx Cameo Sliding Mourning Ring

Antique Victorian 15K Gold Forget Me Not Sardonyx Cameo Sliding Mourning Ring

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

wonderful condition. The ring is elegantly engraved, in wonderful detail, all around the domed band. There

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Engraved Ring

Materials

Agate, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Antique Engraved Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate antique engraved ring for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You’re likely to find the perfect antique engraved ring among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Creating an antique engraved ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc., Rosior and Serhat Design are consistently popular. An antique engraved ring of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 59, is particularly popular. An old european cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and old mine cut versions for sale. Finding an antique engraved ring for sale for women should be easy, but there are 93 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Antique Engraved Ring?

On average, an antique engraved ring at 1stDibs sells for $1,250, while they’re typically $95 on the low end and $39,262 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right Rings for You

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 ringsvintage 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.