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Antique Rock Crystal Tree of Life Ring
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Antique Tree of Life Ring: This special ring features a Tree of Life of macerated hair set beneath
Category
1830s Antique Life Rings
Materials
Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
An original life ring from the America’s Cup yacht ‘Shamrock’, Royal Ulster Yach
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An original life ring from the America’s Cup yacht ‘Shamrock’, Royal Ulster Yacht Club, the
Category
19th Century English Antique Life Rings
Materials
Canvas
SS Lord Kelvin Vintage Life Ring Buoy
Located in Montreal, QC
resumed service. The ship spent the rest of her life laying cables until taken out of service in 1963 and
Category
1910s English Antique Life Rings
Materials
Canvas
19th Century Silver & Gold Mounted Mosaic Pietra Dura Flowers Ring, circa 1830
Located in Firenze, IT
19th century gold mounted pietra dura still life ring circa 1830 depicting the flowers.
Top size
Category
1840s Italian Antique Life Rings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Old Mine 11.30 Carat No Heat Burma Blue Sapphire & Diamond Platinum Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
gemstone is displayed exactly as Mother Nature intended, untreated and full of vibrant life.
Ring Details
Category
19th Century Burmese Art Deco Antique Life Rings
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Gold posy ring 'Noe joy in life like a good wife', circa 18th century.
Located in London, GB
Gold posy ring 'Noe joy in life like a good wife'. The smooth plain D-shape band engraved to the
Category
18th Century Regency Antique Life Rings
Vintage Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
ring started life as an antique brooch but has been expertly transformed into a more practical everyday
Category
19th Century Antique Life Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Cayenne Ring 14k White Gold Diamond Ring 0.46ct Sparkling Jewelry Size 5.7
Located in Greeneville, TN
for making a statement or celebrating life’s special moments, this ring is a true symbol of luxury and
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Modern Antique Life Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Antique Diamond Swirl Ring
Located in London, GB
silver and sit atop a plain polished 18ct yellow gold band.
This ring started life as a Victorian stick
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Life Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
12.50 Carat Oval Amethyst Ring
Located in London, GB
life as a Victorian pendant but has been transformed into a wonderful ring by master jeweller Gaetano
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Life Rings
Materials
Amethyst, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Sapphire and Diamond Crescent Ring
Located in London, GB
ring originally started life as Victorian brooch but was recently converted into a more practical ring
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Life Rings
Materials
Sapphire, Diamond, Silver, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Victorian Pearl Double Heart Ring
Located in London, GB
been set natural seed pearls and crafted in 15ct yellow gold with a plain band. This ring started life
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Life Rings
Materials
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
ring; it's a bouquet of emotions, a celebration of the beauty that life offers. Whether you're
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Life Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian Memento Mori Ring of 18k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
This Georgian era, 18k gold ring (circa 1748) serves as a poignant reminder of a life cut short
Category
Mid-18th Century Georgian Antique Life Rings
Materials
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Enamel
Edwardian 1.40 Carat Pear Cut Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
flanked on either shoulder by a single row of graduating single cut diamonds.
This ring started life as
Category
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Life Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
.
This ring started life as a Victorian brooch but has been expertly transformed by master jeweller
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Life Rings
Materials
Natural Pearl, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Victorian Old Cut Diamond Double Heart Ring
Located in London, GB
.
This ring started life as an antique Victorian brooch but has been transformed into a wonderful ring by
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Life Rings
Materials
Diamond, Silver, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Original Art Deco Diamond Ring Circa 1930
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
origin. The underside of the 'shank' has been replaced at some stage in the life of this ring, probably
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Life Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Victorian Sapphire and Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This is an 18ct yellow gold oval cluster ring. The ring is set with a centralised oval cut rub-over
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Life Rings
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Ancient Greek Rock Crystal Gold Ring 2nd Century BC
Located in Chicago, IL
stable condition, the stone has life and sparkle. The ring has some earth deposits which could be cleaned
Category
15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Antique Life Rings
Materials
Carnelian, Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, Silver
Victorian 0.85 Carat Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Victorian. The ring started life as a Victorian brooch but a modern shank has been added transforming it
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Life Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian Conversion 18kt/Sterling Table Cut Diamond Ring 0.65ctw
Located in Narberth, PA
completes the ring, breathing new life into this beautiful Georgian piece. This ring would be a wonderful
Category
1850s Unknown Georgian Antique Life Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
Zorab Creation Blue Sapphire and Diamond Glide Butterfly Ring
By Zorab Creation
Located in San Diego, CA
A piece designed for those who love the daintier and more graceful things in life, this butterfly
Category
Mid-18th Century Antique Life Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, Zircon, 18k Gold...
Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Hand Engraved Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
wide prongs and along the shank brings this ring to life. The diamond weighs 0.93 carats and is
Category
1920s Art Deco Antique Life Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
14K White Gold Old European Cut and Old Mine Cut Diamond Flower Ring
Located in Venice, CA
petal creates a lovely starburst pattern that brings the ring to life and mirrors the chunky facets of
Category
1910s Unknown Edwardian Antique Life Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Victorian 18K Gold 0.54ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Solitaire Belcher Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
replaced at some point during the ring’s life, with no visible join. Wear and tear acquiescent with age
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Life Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 18K Gold Black Enamel and Pearl Hinged Locket Mourning Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
the life of this ring, it had been resized, poorly, separating the wording on the band and losing some
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Life Rings
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Victorian 10.00 Ct Certified Unheated Ceylon Sapphire 1.80 Ct Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
kind stepping back into history - an unique ring for a life time
Very good condition commensurate to
Category
1880s European Victorian Antique Life Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
14K Yellow Gold Enamel Face of Athena
Located in North Hollywood, CA
started life as a stick pin and I converted it to a ring as stickpins are no longer in style. This is all
Category
1910s British Aesthetic Movement Antique Life Rings
Materials
Yellow Gold, Enamel
Georgian 2.0 Ct rare Pointed Diamond Solitaire Plus
Located in Napoli, IT
Diamonds were worn as shield against any misfortune in life
This breathtaking ring mount tests 19/20 KT
Category
Mid-18th Century European Antique Life Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Reinassance Revival 11.42 Ct Certified Unheated Yellow Ceylon Sapphire Ri
Located in Napoli, IT
fantastic engagement ring or your life companion
Natural transparent Sapphires of this size are extremely
Category
1880s European Renaissance Revival Antique Life Rings
Materials
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Large Vintage Embroidery Suzani Textile
Located in Delray Beach, FL
circle of life ring. This Suzani is very special because it is embroidered all-over, there is no empty
Category
1920s Uzbek Antique Life Rings
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Dreaming Anew, Departing New York Harbor
By Henry Bacon
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
the rope securing the life-ring preserver to the outside face. Sensibly yet classically dressed in
Category
1890s Antique Life Rings
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Birthdays For Everybody" Original humor illustration for Life magazine
By Orson Byron Lowell
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Adventures in Living” by Helen Ring Robinson for Life magazine, published 1915. Helen Ring Robinson (1878
Category
1910s Antique Life Rings
Materials
Paper, Ink, Graphite
Synthetic Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
surrounded by a halo of rose cut diamonds and crafted in 18ct yellow gold.
This ring started life as a
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Life Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Turquoise and Pearl Infinity Ring
Located in London, GB
polished band.
This ring started life as a Victorian brooch but has been transformed into a wonderful
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Life Rings
Materials
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold
European Rug Cherry Field with Birds and Flower Rings, ca. 1880
Located in Ferrara, IT
rings comes to life on the precious hand woven rug. The measurement of this piece is 212 × 136 CM in
Category
Late 19th Century European Other Antique Life Rings
Materials
Wool
Vintage Art Deco Platinum Long Marquise Diamond Bar Pin Pendant
Located in Winter Springs, FL
old European cut diamonds. At some point in its life, a small ring was added so that it can be worn on
Category
1920s Art Deco Antique Life Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
1894-1949 The Yellow Book: An Illustrated Quarterly
By Aubrey Beardsley
Located in Bath, GB
V (April 1895) contains fourteen illustrated plates, with essays such as 'The Ring of Life' by
Category
Early 20th Century British Antique Life Rings
Materials
Paper
Art Deco 1.30 Carat Old Mine Diamond Trilogy Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
engagement or anniversary or to celebrate any other event in life
Ring has been hand crafted of solid 18 KT
Category
1920s Art Deco Antique Life Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
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
Category
Mid-18th Century English Antique Life Rings
Materials
Gold
Petite Edwardian Marquise Diamond Engagement Ring with Milgrain
By Concierge Diamonds Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Epoch era is a delightful way to propose to the love of your life.
This style of engagement ring can
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Life Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Georgian Hardstone Cameo Signet Ring, Greek Philosopher, 9ct Rose Gold
Located in Shepton Mallet, GB
point in the rings life it has been reshanked
HALLMARKS:
Unmarked acid tests as 9ct gold.
Category
1830s European Georgian Antique Life Rings
Materials
Agate, Rose Gold
Antique 2.0 Carat Early Pointed Diamond Plus Rare Solitaire Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Diamonds were worn as shield against any misfortune in life.
This breathtaking ring mount of tests 19/20 KT
Category
Early 18th Century Georgian Antique Life Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold
1850s Victorian Men's Ring with Rose Cut Diamond Surrounding an Old European Cut
Located in Miami Beach, FL
A bold, Russian-crafted Victorian era man's "For Life" diamond ring. Eye clean or better and
Category
Mid-19th Century Russian Early Victorian Antique Life Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Deco Certified Burma Sapphire Diamond Trilogy Platinum Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
or special events that occur in life
The perfect three stone ring to seal your love for ever
Category
1920s Art Deco Antique Life Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
French Victorian 11.42 ct Natural Unheated Yellow Ceylon Sapphire Cert. Solitair
Located in Napoli, IT
, beautifully artwork
Could be a fantastic engagement ring or your life companion
Natural Sapphire of this size
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Life Rings
Materials
Sapphire, 18k Gold
French Asprey 18 Karat Gold Life-Buoy Brooch
By Asprey International Limited
Located in Dorset, GB
way!
*lifesaver *life-buoy *ring boy *life doughnut * life preserver * lifebelt
Category
Late 19th Century French Contemporary Antique Life Rings
Materials
18k Gold
Yacht "Guinevere" Life Ring
Located in Norwell, MA
Very rare life ring from the New York Yacht Club yacht "Guinevere" with NYYC and owner's
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Life Rings
19th Century Gold Mounted Mosaic Pietra Dura Fly Ring, circa 1830
Located in Firenze, IT
19th century gold mounted pietra dura still life ring circa 1830 depicting four flies.
Top size
Category
1840s Italian Antique Life Rings
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
Tree of Life intaglio signet ring lizard
Located in Milano, MI
Signet ring set in 18ct gold, with a finely hand made engraving on bloodstone depicting the 'Tree
Category
Early 1900s British Antique Life Rings
Materials
18k Gold
Victorian Dendritic Agate 10 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Tree Of Life Signet Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
branching black "tree of life" mineral inclusion
Bezel set and flanked by slightly domed shoulders
Complete
Category
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Life Rings
Materials
Agate, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Pearl Etruscan Ring
Located in London, GB
surrounded by a further eight pearls in an Etruscan setting crafted in gold. This ring started life as an
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Life Rings
Materials
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Pearl Heart Ring
Located in London, GB
heart shaped gold setting crafted in rose gold with a plain rose gold band. This ring started life as an
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Life Rings
Materials
Pearl, Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
.
This ring started life as an antique brooch but has been expertly transformed into a charming everyday
Category
19th Century Antique Life Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian Peridot Pearl Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
cherish life's beautiful moments. This ring is currently a size 3 & ¼.
Sizing available upon request
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Life Rings
Materials
Turquoise, Peridot, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
Antique Ruby Diamond Snake Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
have been worn since ancient times as a symbol of eternal life. The ring is size 8 and measures 3/4
Category
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Life Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Ruby and Diamond Clover Ring
Located in London, GB
diamonds and one central ruby in a clover motif crafted in 18ct yellow gold.
The ring started life as a
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Life Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
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Antique Life Rings For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a broad range of antique life rings for sale on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from gold, 18k gold and yellow gold — can elevate any look. Find a collection of 693 vintage versions or 1 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 18th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of antique life rings made by Victorian jewelers — as well as those associated with Edwardian — are very popular. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Althoff Jewelry, Tiffany & Co. and Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but diamond versions, from our inventory of 315, are particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for old european cut antique life rings and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes old mine cut and oval cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of antique life rings, as most of the options available are for women.
How Much are Antique Life Rings?
On average, antique life rings at 1stDibs sell for $3,779, while they’re typically $135 on the low end and $298,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Questions About Antique Life Rings
- What were antique rings made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Antique rings were made of a variety of materials. You can find pieces produced out of many of the same precious metals used today, such as yellow gold, white gold, sterling silver and platinum. In addition, some antique rings feature a material called pinchbeck, which is a combination of copper and zinc. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of antique rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024To tell if a ring is an antique, see if you can locate a maker's marking on the inside of the band. If you can, research the artisan, company or workshop using trusted online resources. By learning when they were active and reviewing image galleries of their work, you can often estimate approximately when a particular ring was produced. If your ring is 100 years old or older, it is an antique. In the event that you can't find a maker's mark or still have lingering questions about your ring's age, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Find a wide variety of antique rings on 1stDibs.
- Do antique rings have hallmarks?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023Yes, some antique rings have hallmarks. However, some do not. Before 1950, jewelry makers didn't add hallmarks to their pieces, but some did to indicate who produced the jewelry and/or tell the buyer what type of metals they contained. Shop a large collection of antique rings on 1stDibs.
- Is my antique ring real?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024To find out if your antique ring is real, you can first try researching the maker. Look for a hallmark inside the ring and then use trusted online resources to determine who produced it. From there, you can find out if the jewelry maker typically produced jewelry out of precious metals and genuine gemstones or specialized in costume jewelry crafted from less costly materials. Another option is to have an experienced jeweler or certified appraiser inspect your ring for you. Explore a wide variety of antique rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023Yes, antique engagement rings do tend to be popular. They especially appeal to brides-to-be who want something unique and like the idea of owning a ring that has a long history. Rings from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras are among the most highly sought-after antique options. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of antique engagement rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023You can buy antique rings online from a number of trusted platforms, including 1stDibs. Popular antique pieces on these platforms include band rings, signet rings, engagement rings, cocktail rings, wedding rings and more. The vast options for online ring shopping bring centuries of styles from across the globe to you, including rings made with precious metals like gold and silver and gemstones like diamonds, pearls, rubies, sapphires and garnets. Explore a wide range of antique rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024To tell how old an antique ring is, you have two main options. First, you can conduct online research using trusted sources. If you know the maker of the ring or the ring has a maker's mark that you can use to identify who produced it, learning more about the designer, artisan or company and their styles can help with the dating process. When the maker is unknown, you can familiarize yourself with the characteristics of various antique jewelry styles, such as Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian, to try and identify the period in which your ring was likely produced. The second option is to have a certified appraiser, experienced antique dealer or knowledgeable jeweler date your ring for you. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023The difference between vintage and antique engagement rings is age. For an engagement ring to be considered an antique, it must be at least 100 years old. Vintage engagement rings are pieces made at least 20 years ago. Shop a collection of vintage and antique engagement rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024The difference between vintage, antique and estate engagement rings comes down to age and history. Rings that are over 100 years old are antiques, while those produced 20 to 99 years ago are vintage. Estate engagement rings are any rings that have had a previous owner. They can include antique, vintage and even contemporary rings produced during the last 20 years. Shop a large selection of engagement rings on 1stDibs.
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