Antique Britannia Silver Knights Signet Ring Size N 6.75 950 Purity Edwardian
Located in Camelford, GB
Something very special: A genuine antique 950 Britannia Silver Signet Ring in the design of a
1910s British Medieval Antique Medieval Ring
Silver
Antique Britannia Silver Knights Signet Ring Size N 6.75 950 Purity Edwardian
Located in Camelford, GB
Something very special: A genuine antique 950 Britannia Silver Signet Ring in the design of a
Silver
Unavailable|$330
Medieval Silver Gilt Floral-Shaped Ring with Enamel Inserts
Located in London, GB
An exquisite silver gilt finger ring featuring a beautiful floral-shaped bezel with raised bosses
Silver, Enamel
Unavailable|$20,000
Antique Renaissance Gold Fede Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
wedding rings from the medieval and Renaissance periods into the 20th century, and are known as fede rings
Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$5,500
Antique Neo-Gothic Gold Band Ring with inscription
Located in Chicago, IL
61.29 mm; US size 9 3/4; UK size T Charming Revival ring with Gothic lettering reminiscent of medieval
Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$3,700
Not for Riches But for Love Poesy Ring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This incredible high karat gold post-Medieval poesy ring reads "Not for riches but for love". Poesy
Gold
Unavailable|$10,500
24 Karat Gold Ring with an Old European Mine Cut Diamond
By Serhat Design
Located in Istanbul, Fatih
medieval style oxidized pronged silver bezel. Size of the ring : 6.5 U.S. standard Weight of Gold : 8.05
Diamond, 24k Gold
Unavailable|$1,100
18th Century Gold Posy Ring
Located in London, GB
and 17th centuries. The posies on medieval rings were usually inscribed on the outside of the hoop
Gold
Unavailable|$330
Byzantine Silver Ring with Granulated Shield Bezel
Located in London, GB
A silver Byzantine ring, distinguished by its large, granulated shield bezel, which reflects the
Silver
Sold|$21,870
Medieval Ring of St Luke, circa 12th Century
Located in London, GB
A yellow gold ring with central rectangular plaque finely engraved with an ox head with halo, wings
Heavy Gilded Silver Medieval Signet Ring c. 1350-1450
Located in Chicago, IL
England or France, circa 1350 – 1450. This very heavy medieval signet ring is from the Hundred
Gold, Silver
Sold|$12,500
Rare Late Medieval Gold Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Gold Merchants Ring with marking used to stamp goods and as signature Size 9 Weight 11,5gr.
Gold
'Bossingham' Medieval Garnet ring, circa 13th century.
Located in London, GB
'Bossingham' Medieval garnet ring. Set to centre with a oval cabochon natural garnet in a closed
Garnet, Gold
Sold|$5,000
Medieval Silver Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1200s - 1300s The silver ring is centered with a gold applique with a raised untranslated
Gold, Silver
Medieval Heraldic Silver Pictorial Signet Ring size 12
Located in Baltimore, MD
At a time when much of the populace was illiterate, medieval signet rings had a very practical
Sterling Silver, Silver
English Medieval Sapphire Stirrup Ring Religious Ring 13th Century Sri Lanka
Located in London, GB
An enchanting Medieval period gold ring set with a sapphire, circa 1250. The high carat gold hoop
Sapphire, 22k Gold
15th-16th Century Carbuncle Garnet Cabochon Gold Ring Medieval Renaissance
Located in London, GB
An enchanting European 15th-16th century gold ring set with a garnet, circa 1500. The carbuncle
Garnet, Gold
Sold|$68,363
Post Medieval Tudor Diamond Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
Tudor table cut diamond ring. Set with a diamond shape table cut old mine diamond in a closed back
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Medieval Silver Heraldic Coat of Arms Intaglio Signet Ring, 14th Century
Located in London, GB
A scarce signet ring with a coat of arms intaglio crafted in silver dating to the late 14th - early
Silver
Sold|$10,969
Post Medieval gold skull ring, circa 1676.
Located in London, GB
Post Medieval gold skull ring. A smoothly conforming D-shape band engraved to the exterior with a
Yellow Gold
Sold|$10,000
Medieval Byzantine Garnet Gold Men's Signet Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Byzantine empire, circa 5th-8th centuries (400-800 AD) ring size 9.25
Garnet
Antique Russian Sapphire Ring in Medieval Style 1860s
Located in Chicago, IL
A 14K yellow gold ring with engraved decorations is bezel-set with an oval cabochon cut cornflower
Sapphire
Antique 17th century AD Post Medieval sapphire gold ring
Located in London, GB
Post Medieval sap phire ring. Set centrally with an octagonal emerald-cut natural unenhanced
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold
Ancient Seljuk Dynasty Islamic Nielloed Silver Signet Ring Medieval
Located in London, GB
Very Rare Antique Seljuk ‘Selçuklu’ Period Niello & Silver Islamic Ring This incredible piece
Silver
Scarce Renaissance 16th Century Rock Crystal Marriage Ring Medieval Middle Ages
Located in London, GB
A scarce late Renaissance gold ring, made in Western Europe, circa 1580-1620! The quatrefoil
Antique Seljuk ‘Selçuklu’ Period Gold Islamic Medieval Signet Ring 11th-13th C
Located in London, GB
This quite small (yet mighty) 21K gold ring dates to the 11-13th century Seljuk dynasty. The
Gold
C1650 Medieval Silver Signet Ring Of Pelican in Her Piety and Religious Symbols
Located in Baltimore, MD
Medieval signet ring features strong cross cultural references with the engraving of the pelican and the
Silver
Post Medieval 'I AM THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD' ring with eagle, circa 17th century
Located in London, GB
Post Medieval silver 'I AM THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD' ring with eagle. Set to center with a circular
Silver
Sold|$1,968
Antique Enamel Gold Gimmel/Fede Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
/wedding rings in medieval and Renaissance Europe. Fede rings are cast in the form of two clasped hands
Yellow Gold
Sold|$8,900
Antique Amethyst Enamel Gold Mens Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
champleve enamel work in medieval / renaissance taste. The ring is bezel set with a cushion shape flat cut
Amethyst, Gold, Enamel
Antique Russian Diamond Solitaire Gold Mens Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
style of medieval stirrup rings (named so due to shape resemblance to horse rider's stirrup). The
Diamond
Sold|$7,750
Ancient Gold Viking Ring, 950 AD
Located in London, GB
A beautiful braided Viking ring, dating to approximately 950 AD. An intricately formed piece
Gold
Medieval Garnet Cabochon Ring, circa 14th-15th Century
Located in London, GB
Medieval Garent cabochon ring. Set to the centre with a cabochon cushion shape natural garnet with
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
Medieval 14th Century Amethyst Gold Stirrup Ring Amuletic Magical Small Ring
Located in London, GB
A very small but enchanting Medieval ring set with an amethyst dating to circa 1300! The high carat
Amethyst, Gold
Medieval 14th-15th Century Gold and Sapphire Engraved Amuletic Stirrup Ring
Located in London, GB
An elaborate and rare example of a Medieval ring set with a sapphire dating to circa 1400! The high
Sapphire, Gold
Sold|$8,500
Ancient Medieval Gold Emerald Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
A rare 22 Kt. gold British ring with a circular shank is the stage for a trumpet bezel and square
Emerald, 22k Gold
Sold|$12,000
Late Medieval High Carat Finger Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
above a cross and a sheep, this medieval finger ring is perfect for everyday wear. An ancient article of
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ancient Medieval Silver Judaica Ring with Star of David
Located in Stamford, CT
For ancient history buffs, here is medieval Silver ring "c1200-1500AD" with D-shaped hoop with
Silver
Medieval Duchess of Lancaster Sapphire Gold Posy Ring
Located in London, GB
Medieval Duchess of Lancaster sapphire posy ring. Set centrally with a cabochon sapphire in a
Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique Medieval Late 15th Century German Knight Signet Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
The round corners square iron plaque collet set in a plain silver ring with a coat-of-arm in a
Silver
Post-Medieval enamel mourning ring, circa 1706.
Located in London, GB
Post-Medieval enamel mourning ring. A smoothly conforming half round band, featuring an engraved
Yellow Gold, Enamel
Post Medieval gold posy ring, 'love for ever' circa 17th-18th century.
Located in London, GB
Post Medieval gold posy ring 'love for ever'. A smoothly conforming yellow gold D-shape band
Gold
Antique Museum Quality Early Medieval Byzantine Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Byzantine Empire, circa 8th - 10th century AD The gold bezel of the ring is shaped as a
1829 Signet Men Intaglio Ring Chalcedony solid 18K Gold ØUS9.5 /10.5gr
Located in SE
195 years old Signet Intaglio Ring featuring a natural red- spotted Gray - Blue Sardonyx stone with
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
Antique Unisex Intaglio Signet Ring solid 18K Gold Carnelian Ø US6.5 / 10.5g
Located in SE
Signet intaglio Ring featuring banded / two layered Carnelian (type of Agate) stone with heraldic
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Antique Ring Hope Faith Love Lasting Happiness Chalcedony Carnelian ØUS6.75/2gr
Located in SE
Love. It is often quoted in Christian wedding ceremonies. This Faith, Hope and Love ring is old, may
Carnelian, Chalcedony, Onyx, 18k Gold
An Antique Gold Clasped Hands Engagement Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
/wedding rings in medieval and Renaissance Europe. Fede rings are cast in the form of two clasped hands
Yellow Gold
Sold|$107
Antique Bronze Chevalier Ring
Located in Roma, RM
Large bronze ring with notched bezel. Burin engraving depicting a boot surrounded by two fronds. Central Italy, 18th century.
Bronze
Sold|$178
Antique Bronze Chevalier Ring
Located in Roma, RM
Large and ancient, medieval bronze ring with notched shank and engraved bezel with pseudo-heraldic decoration.
Bronze
Stunning Antique Victorian 19th Century 14k Gold and Amethyst Ring
Located in London, GB
gemstone is very reminiscent of Medieval and Renaissance period rings worn by religious clergy. Amethysts
Amethyst, 14k Gold
1880s Carl Faberge Enamel Gold Russian Revival Egg Pendant
By Fabergé
Located in Chicago, IL
of this miniature gold egg was clearly inspired by motifs of medieval Russia. The suspension ring
Sold|$28,000
Antique Gold Band Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
medieval ring composed of joined hearts is mysteriously inscribed “na” (no one but you?). With a recorded
Gold
Sold|$50,000
Gold Hellenistic Ring with Garnet Intaglio
Located in Chicago, IL
1st century set in a medieval ring in the Alice and Louis Koch Collection in the Landesmuseum, Zurich (Chadour
Garnet, Gold
Sold|$3,989
17th Century Gold Posy Ring
Located in London, GB
centuries, most posy rings were used as wedding rings. The posies on medieval rings were usually inscribed
Gold
Sold|$5,000
Antique English Gold Band Posy Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
bearing amatory inscriptions date back to the late medieval period, posy rings with poetic expressions of
Gold
Sold|$3,000
Antique Gold English "Posy" Band Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
bearing amatory inscriptions date back to the late medieval period, posy rings with poetic expressions of
Gold, Yellow Gold
Byzantine Silver Ring
Located in London, GB
A Byzantine silver ring with a flat-section hoop and an intricate, almond-shaped bezel decorated
Silver
Antique 18th Century 22 Karat Gold Posy Ring "Be tru in hart"
Located in Sale, Cheshire
An exceptional early gold posy ring dating from circa 1700. The inscription to the inner band reads
22k 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.
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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.
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