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Antique Poison Rings

Antique 18 Karat Yellow Gold Monogram Signet Poison Hidden Compartment Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a signet style ring with an oval face engraved with script initials 'M S Y' Face is
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Vintage 1910s Engagement Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Period Gold and Shield-Shaped Sardonyx Locket Ring
Located in New York, NY
A Victorian gold poison ring set with a shield-shaped sardonyx plaque which opens to reveal a
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Antique 1840s English Victorian More Rings

Materials

Agate, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique 18k gold Mourning locket ring, Black enamel, Diamond and Pearl
Located in NEWARK, GB
designed it is also a hinged locket face, opening up much like the old infamous poison ring design
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

19th Century Vintage Historic Mixed Metal Bishop Ring
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
a secret compartment at the top, (often termed a Poison Ring) which is lined with red velvet.. This
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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Mixed Metal

Georgian Snake Poison Locket Pendant Mourning Garnet Antique Gold 1800 Rare
Located in New York, NY
ever seen. The following is a description of poison rings: A poison ring or pillbox ring is a type
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, 14k Gold, Gold

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Georgian Mourning Ring with Black Enamel, circa 1824
Located in London, GB
This Georgian ring is hallmarked 1824 and is engraved with the words 'Died Nov 3rd 1874'. This is an original mourning ring made in 18 carat yellow gold and covered with black enamel...
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Antique 1820s Unknown Georgian More Rings

Materials

Natural Pearl, Enamel, 18k Gold

Late 18th Century Enamel Gold Ring with A Secret Compartment
Located in Firenze, IT
A beautiful and rare antique ring with a secret compartment. Charming enamel ring, with a concealed compartment for keepsakes and brimming with expressions of love.The door of the lo...
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Engagement Rings

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Antique 1920s Yellow Gold Signet Ring
By Deakin & Francis
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 18 karat yellow gold intaglio signet ring; part our gent's jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive antique men's signet ring h...
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Vintage 1920s British Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cartier Paris Vendome Small Watch manual wind. Choice of Black or Roman
By Cartier
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: We Have 2 of this Vintage Cartier Watch. This Vintage Cartier Paris Vendome watch is the small size, circa 1975-1980. It is 18K yellow gold and measures 26mm in diam...
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Vintage 1970s French Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Art Nouveau Peridot Pearl Gold Flower Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1900 An antique 14K gold ring designed as a large stylized Art Nouveau flower prong-set with five peridots of various shapes (approximately 1.45 ct, 1.43 ct, 1.09 ct, 0.94 c...
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Peridot

A 17th Century English Gold Posy Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Late 17th century gold posy ring, engraved to the interior with the inscription 'Alle my trust' with engraved decoration to outer shank, size 7 Weight: 4,11gr. These rings are probab...
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Antique Late 17th Century British Engagement Rings

Materials

Gold

Cartier Tank Must GM Silver Blue Precious
By Cartier
Located in PARIS, FR
Cartier Must model Tank watch in 925/1000 silver, ecru background with blue railway indexes and Roman numerals, quartz movement, blue exotic leather strap, Cartier folding clasp in s...
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1990s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Silver, Stainless Steel

16th Century Renaissance Gold Ring with Table Cut Rock Crystal 22K Gold
Located in London, GB
A stunning example of a European renaissance ring dating to 1550-1600! A table-cut rock crystal is mounted in a closed back rub over setting. The quatrefoil bezel is cuffed with a re...
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Antique 16th Century British Renaissance More Rings

Materials

Rock Crystal, 22k Gold

Victorian Ruby Pearl Flower Ring Gold Antique
Located in New York, NY
This is a wonderful romantic antique Victorian ring with three lovely flowers with Ruby centers and Pearl petal surrounds. I love the motif of the three flowers. The flowers are ce...
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Retro Equestrian Theme Ruby and Diamond Ladies Watch
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Stamford, CT
Following the equestrian motif similar to that of Cartier and Hermes, and various jewelers around the world, this watch is the epitome of feminine refinement. The double snake chain ...
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Vintage 1940s American Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Cartier Panthere 18K White Gold Diamond Mini 2363 Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the timeless allure of the Cartier Panthère 2363 Mini Ladies Watch, a masterpiece of elegance and sophistication. This exquisite timepiece is a symbol of luxury, meticulou...
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20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Ancient Roman Garnet Intaglio Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
A museum quality ancient Roman gold ring, circa 400 AD. This hollow ring is bezel-set with a garnet intaglio of Hippocamp – a fish-tailed horse that was considered the horse of Pose...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Signet Rings

Victorian Turquoise Pearl Ring Flower Motif Gold Antique Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning and oh so Romantic Antique Victorian Ring with six Persian Turquoise gems and Pearls in a delicate flower motif. The combination of Pearls and Turquoise in this be...
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Wedding Rings

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

Antique Late 19th Century Armorial Signet Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1880s This antique 14K yellow gold signet ring from the Victorian era features a carnelian intaglio intricately engraved with a bell-motif coat of arms. The intaglio is set in...
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold

C1650 Medieval Silver Signet Ring Of Pelican in Her Piety and Religious Symbols
Located in Baltimore, MD
This rare silver ring dates from the 1600's and likely originates from Western Europe. The ring is cast in one piece, the intaglio is framed within a chased octagonal border and the ...
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Antique 1660s British Renaissance Signet Rings

Materials

Silver

10k Gold Vintage Signet Style Black Onyx Intaglio Ring
Located in Southport, CT
10k gold ring. This handsome vintage signet style class ring features a center, oval black onyx, decorated with an intaglio logo engraving and adorned with wide, simple high polished...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Onyx, 10k Gold

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Antique Poison Locked Ring in 10 Karat
Located in Houston, TX
Antique poison locked ring in 10k, solid rose and yellow gold. It’s Swivel (Movable), both sides
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Antique Early 18th Century British Victorian More Rings

Materials

Agate, 10k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Saint Benedict Signet Ring Cast from Antique Medallion
By DRU.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 14k Saint Benedict Signet Ring is a large signet meant to make a statement. It was cast from
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2010s American Modern Signet Rings

Materials

14k Gold

14 Karat Rose Gold and Pavé White Diamond St. Benedict Signet Ring
By DRU.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 14k Saint Benedict Signet Ring is a large signet meant to make a statement. It was cast from
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2010s American Signet Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique 8ct Gold Baltic Amber Poison Ring Art Deco c1920 333 Purity
Located in Camelford, GB
GOLD ART DECO AMBER BULLET STATEMENT RING DETAILS Material: 8ct 333/000 Thick Yellow Gold This ring
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20th Century German Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Amber, 9k Gold, Gold

Georgian Enamel Poison Ring in 18k Gold, Secret Poison Antique Ring, Locket Ring
Located in PARIS, FR
Georgian enamel poison ring in 18 karat yellow gold. Rare ring composed of a square bezel with a
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Antique 1820s French Georgian Fashion Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Yellow Gold Signet Poison Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1910 14k Yellow Gold Signet Ring with hinged top Poison compartment. The top of the ring
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Vintage 1910s American Signet Rings

Materials

14k Gold

Antique 22k Gold & Diamond Poison Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
to hold poison or snuff. Simply unscrew the top diamond to detach the tiers and open it up! The ring
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Antique Late 19th Century Asian Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold

Antique 14k Yellow Gold Amethyst and Pearl Secret Box Poison Ring
Located in Versailles, FR
box / poison ring is a rare piece of antique jewelry which you should not miss in your collection
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marcus & Co. Egyptian Revival Emerald Gold Poison Ring
By Marcus & Co.
Located in New York, NY
An antique Egyptian Revival poison ring, surmounted by a faceted lozenge-shaped emerald and flanked
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Antique 1890s American Egyptian Revival More Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

Victorian Secret Poison Gold Ring in 14k and 18k Gold, Secret Compartment Ring
Located in PARIS, FR
Secret poison gold ring in 14 and 18 karat yellow and rose gold. Rare ring with a rectangular bezel
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Platinum Rose Cut Blue Sapphire Emerald Diamond Pill Box Poison Ring
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Platinum pill box ring with large antique rose cut blue sapphire, emeralds and diamonds, possibly
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Antique French Guilloche Enamel Locket Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Victorian Era Antique French Locket Ring circa 1890 The cover of the secret compartment is
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Poison Ring Locket Ring Lapis Lazuli 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
The magnificent locket or poison ring is an antique gem. It features an absolutely gorgeous
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20th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Gold Poison Bishop Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Antique 18 Karat Gold and Enamel Snuff, Poison, locket Ring. Open the locket you find the miniature
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Antique 1890s Italian Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Etruscan Revival Diamond Poison Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A brilliant and unique Etruscan Revival poison ring from the Victorian era. Made of 18 karat yellow
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Yellow Gold Signet Poison Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1910 14k Yellow Gold Signet Ring with hinged top Poison compartment. The top of the ring
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Vintage 1910s American Signet Rings

Materials

14k Gold

14 Karat Gold Antique Poison Locket Scrolled Engraving Ring
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning 14K Gold Locket or poison Ring with a lovely scroll design at the top of the locket (ring
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco More Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Modernist All Sterling 925 Poison Ring - Size 6.75 / 7
Located in Boston, MA
Stamped 925. We were surprised to find an all-sterling poison ring with a modern simple high dome
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Vintage 1930s English Modernist Dome Rings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold, Emerald and Enamel Snuff, Poison, Locket Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold, Emerald and Enamel Snuff, Poison, locket Ring. Extremely rare
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Antique 19th Century Signet Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

Georgian Poison Ring in Gold with Onyx is Cunningly Beautiful
Located in Southbury, CT
This Georgian-era poison ring from the early 19th century is as cunning as it is beautiful. The
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Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Signet Rings

Materials

Onyx, 14k Gold, Gold

Georgian Poison Ring Casket Aquamarine and Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Silver, 1850
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
An intriguing, authentic antique late Georgian poison ring, also known as a casket ring. First seen
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Antique Mid-19th Century Georgian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Swiss Enamel Hidden Compartment Ring
Located in New York, NY
This wonderfully hand-crafted antique ring from the early 19th century displays exquisite Swiss
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Antique 1810s More Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Renaissance Revival Blue Enamel Hidden Compartment Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
that incorporate hidden compartments are often referred to as "poison rings," though they were also
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian More Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Victorian Gold Maltese Cross Locket, Bloodstone, Pendant 9 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
A stunning antique, Victorian era 9kt yellow gold Maltese Cross locket or poison locket. This
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Mourning Locket Ring, Bloodstone Intaglio, Poison Ring, 15k Gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
The infamous poison ring, also known as locket or vessel rings are shrouded in mystery and tales of
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

15k Gold

Antique Victorian Sardonyx Rosary Poison Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
An awesome antique signet / poison ring.... but so much more. The head is hinged, opening up to
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

15k Gold

Antique Edwardian Poison Locket Ring, Chester, 1907
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This 9ct Edwardian Yellow Gold poison locket ring is so mysterious. A decorative concealment for a
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

9k Gold

Sapphire Diamond Poison Ring
Located in Austin, TX
our European & Rose Cut Diamond Ring (online @ bellandbird.com) and Antique Pearl Ring (in-store only).
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European Cocktail Rings

Antique Black Enamel and Pearl Gold Poison Ring, Antique Secret Compartment Ring
Located in Rottedam, NL
A beautiful and rare antique Victorian poison ring with a secret compartment. The central locket
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Pearl, Rose Gold, Enamel, Gold, 14k Gold

Hand Carved Agate, Yellow Gold, Sapphire and Diamond Locket Ring
By AnaKatarina
Located in Dedham, MA
Ana-Katarina’s Love Locket Ring is inspired by antique poison rings and her love of secrets. When
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Victorian Chased Gold Poison Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
This fabulous antique signet ring features a hidden locket compartment on the face. The hinged
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

15k Gold

AnaKatarina Customizable Agate, Gold, Sapphire, Diamond Eye Love Locket Pendant
By AnaKatarina
Located in Dedham, MA
Ana-Katarina’s Love Locket Pendant is inspired by antique poison rings and her love of secrets
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Antique Poison Rings For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of antique poison rings. Frequently made of Gold, 14k Gold and 18k Gold, these items were constructed with great care. 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 20th Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of antique poison rings to choose from, but Victorian and Art Deco antique poison rings are of considerable interest. Lovers of these pieces agree that it’s a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 1 Agate versions can add an especially stylish touch. There are many cabochon and oval cut antique poison rings for sale. When shopping our range of antique poison rings, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Antique Poison Rings?

On average, antique poison rings at 1stDibs sell for $2,191, while they’re typically $995 on the low end and $14,211 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 Bvlgari 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.

Questions About Antique Poison Rings
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Poison rings, also known as pillbox rings, grew in popularity in Europe during the 16th century. There is no known date for the introduction of the poison ring. However, it originated in the Far East and India. Today, the poison ring carries small amounts of liquids. Shop a range of antique poison rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A poison ring features a small container built into the ring and concealed behind a hinged lid. It was rumored to be used to hold toxic substances to kill enemies, but could also be used to hold relics or a small amount of perfume, a lock of hair or other small treasures. On 1stDibs, find a selection of poison rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Antique 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 ExpertNovember 2, 2023
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023
    You 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 21, 2023
    Yes, 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 1, 2023
    The 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, 2024
    The 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.