Antique Rock Crystal Tree of Life Ring, Circa 1830
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A poignant relic of love and remembrance, this extraordinary mourning ring features a finely
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1830s Antique Life Rings
Materials
Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
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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
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
Georgian Diamond Button Ring
$11,100
Georgian Diamond Button Ring
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
period, ready for a new 21st century life. Ring size - 54/N/7 Marked - unmarked but tests as 14 karat
Category
18th Century European Georgian Antique Life Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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
Victorian Pearl Double Heart Ring
Located in London, GB
a slim smooth matching band. This ring started life as an Victorian brooch but has been
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Life Rings
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 15k 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 ring
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Life Rings
Materials
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Pearl and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
started life like as an antique stick pin but was expertly converted into a more wearable ring befitting
Category
1910s Edwardian Antique Life Rings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
0.22 Carat Old Cut 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
1880s Victorian Antique Life Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1925 Art Deco Platinum & Diamond Bypass Ring
By Non Branded
Located in Lexington, KY
other in your life. This ring is perfect to wear as an everyday accessory and even makes a stunning
Category
1920s Art Deco Antique Life Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Victorian Sapphire and Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
band. The head of the ring originally started life as a necklace clasp. The clasp was removed and
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Life Rings
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow 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, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Antique Georgian Gold, Diamond, Seed Pearl, and Blue Enamel Mourning Ring
Located in Princeton, NJ
seen more than 200 years of life, the ring is in beautiful condition but of course shows signs of wear
Category
18th Century English Georgian Antique Life Rings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Enamel
C1890 18K Heavy Gold Signet Ring w Persian Lion Engraving, size 8.25
Located in Baltimore, MD
flag until 1979 and is truly woven into the fabric of Iranian life. The solid gold ring weighs 17.8
Category
1890s English Edwardian Antique Life Rings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Turquoise Bow Ring of 14k Gold & Silver, Circa 1880
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Infused with Victorian charm and timeless femininity, this antique ring features a delicately
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Life Rings
Materials
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Silver
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
Antique 14K Yellow Gold Enamel Athena Portrait Ring, Circa 1910, UK
$960Sale Price|20% Off
Antique 14K Yellow Gold Enamel Athena Portrait Ring, Circa 1910, UK
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
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
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
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
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
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1880s European Victorian Antique Life Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
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
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
British Sailor’s Woolwork of the ‘Outer Gabbard’ Lightship
Located in Downingtown, PA
, from the rigging of the masts to the delicate curves of the life-ring’s ropes, reflects the steady hand
Category
Early 1900s English Folk Art Antique Life Rings
Materials
Wool
Edwardian 1.40 Carat Pear Cut Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
plain smooth band completes the piece at the back. This ring started life as an antique brooch but has
Category
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Life Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
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
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Life Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 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
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
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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.
- 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 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.
- 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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