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19th Century French Empire Marble Top Mahogany Console Table with Drawer
19th Century French Empire Marble Top Mahogany Console Table with Drawer

19th Century French Empire Marble Top Mahogany Console Table with Drawer

Located in Dallas, TX

front rounded columnar supports embellished with decorative bronze mounted rings at the shoulder and the

Category

Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Ring Mounts

Materials

Marble

Antique Perrier-Jouet Champagne Cooler in Brass and Pewter Made by Argit, Paris
Antique Perrier-Jouet Champagne Cooler in Brass and Pewter Made by Argit, Paris

Antique Perrier-Jouet Champagne Cooler in Brass and Pewter Made by Argit, Paris

By Argit.

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Palace". There are brass ring handles on each side mounted to pewter grapes and leaves. This cooler is in

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Ring Mounts

Materials

Brass, Pewter

Child's JINGASA from the Edo period - Samurai headdress called Bajô-Gasa
Child's JINGASA from the Edo period - Samurai headdress called Bajô-Gasa

Child's JINGASA from the Edo period - Samurai headdress called Bajô-Gasa

Located in TEYJAT, FR

(copper ornament sometimes decorated) is present at the top, an agemaki no kan (swivel metal ring) is

Category

Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Ring Mounts

Materials

Leather, Wood, Lacquer

Rustic Hand Carved Tramp Art Mirror, Austria, circa 1870
Rustic Hand Carved Tramp Art Mirror, Austria, circa 1870

Rustic Hand Carved Tramp Art Mirror, Austria, circa 1870

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

find a hand forged ring for easy wall mounting. An absolute outstanding piece of a Tramp Art mirror

Category

Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Ring Mounts

Materials

Mirror, Softwood

French 19th Century Mahogany Demilune Enfilade
French 19th Century Mahogany Demilune Enfilade

French 19th Century Mahogany Demilune Enfilade

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

and greens. It rests above two center drawers mounted with drop-ring pulls, each above a recessed

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ring Mounts

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Gilt Baroque Mirror With Old Mirror Plate, Handcarved - IT ca.1790
18th Century Gilt Baroque Mirror With Old Mirror Plate, Handcarved - IT ca.1790

18th Century Gilt Baroque Mirror With Old Mirror Plate, Handcarved - IT ca.1790

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

closed with wooden boards and a metal ring makes wall mounting easy. An exceptional shaped, elegant over

Category

Late 18th Century Italian Antique Ring Mounts

Materials

Composition, Gold Leaf

French 19th Century Ebonized Louis XVI Style Enfilade
French 19th Century Ebonized Louis XVI Style Enfilade

French 19th Century Ebonized Louis XVI Style Enfilade

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

the garden urns embossed on ring pull hardware mounted to the three drawers of the apron. Paneled

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ring Mounts

Materials

Brass

19th century French bronze model medieval style cannon, circa 1890
19th century French bronze model medieval style cannon, circa 1890

19th century French bronze model medieval style cannon, circa 1890

Located in Central England, GB

model depicts an impressive medieval canon. The tapered ornate barrel is decorated with stepped rings

Category

19th Century French Antique Ring Mounts

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Firemen's Insurance Company of Baltimore Cast Iron Fire Mark
19th Century Firemen's Insurance Company of Baltimore Cast Iron Fire Mark

19th Century Firemen's Insurance Company of Baltimore Cast Iron Fire Mark

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

relic from mid-to-late 19th-century America. Measuring 14.5 inches high to the top of the mounting ring

Category

Mid-19th Century American Antique Ring Mounts

Materials

Iron

Imperial Gilt Enamel Malachite Garnet Pendant With Coat Of Arms, 3rd Artel
Imperial Gilt Enamel Malachite Garnet Pendant With Coat Of Arms, 3rd Artel

Imperial Gilt Enamel Malachite Garnet Pendant With Coat Of Arms, 3rd Artel

By Fabergé

Located in Chesterland, OH

height and 34.5 mm in width (excluding the mounting ring) and weighs 35.7 grams. It is in good condition

Category

Early 20th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Ring Mounts

Materials

Garnet, Malachite, Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal

Cartier 1900 Edwardian Enameled Locket Necklace In 14Kt Gold With Rose Diamonds
Cartier 1900 Edwardian Enameled Locket Necklace In 14Kt Gold With Rose Diamonds

Cartier 1900 Edwardian Enameled Locket Necklace In 14Kt Gold With Rose Diamonds

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

and the ring on top is mounted in millegrain settings, with 15 European old rose cut diamonds, 0.31

Category

Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Ring Mounts

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Russian Gilt Enamel Cloisonne Egg Pendant, 3rd Artel
Russian Gilt Enamel Cloisonne Egg Pendant, 3rd Artel

Russian Gilt Enamel Cloisonne Egg Pendant, 3rd Artel

By Fabergé

Located in Chesterland, OH

(excluding the mounting ring) and weighs 6.4 grams. Overall, the egg pendant is in very good condition, but

Category

Early 20th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Ring Mounts

Materials

Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal

19th Century Sailor's Valentine
19th Century Sailor's Valentine

19th Century Sailor's Valentine

Located in Nantucket, MA

picture featuring a central heart and the motto "From Barbados" within concentric rings of colorful shells

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Mid-19th Century Bajan Folk Art Antique Ring Mounts

Materials

Shell, Mahogany

Georgian Hardstone Cameo Ring
Georgian Hardstone Cameo Ring

Georgian Hardstone Cameo Ring

Located in London, GB

rose gold mount and ring. This piece is one of many Georgian-era rings that come from the collection of

Category

Late 18th Century British George III Antique Ring Mounts

Materials

Agate, Rose Gold

Georgian Hardstone Cameo Ring
Georgian Hardstone Cameo Ring

Georgian Hardstone Cameo Ring

Located in London, GB

the profile of an Ancient Roman patrician set in a bright yellow gold mount. This ring reflects the

Category

1820s British George III Antique Ring Mounts

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold

Victorian Five-Stone Diamond Ring
Victorian Five-Stone Diamond Ring

Victorian Five-Stone Diamond Ring

Located in London, GB

sparkling allure of this ring. The stones are mounted to an ornate scroll carved gallery mount, typical of

Category

1880s British Victorian Antique Ring Mounts

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

A Victorian Diamond Five Stone Ring
A Victorian Diamond Five Stone Ring

A Victorian Diamond Five Stone Ring

Located in London, GB

wonderfully when this ring is worn. The mount features finely engraved shoulders which are both subtle and

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Ring Mounts

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Important Victorian Five-Stone Emerald Ring
Important Victorian Five-Stone Emerald Ring

Important Victorian Five-Stone Emerald Ring

Located in London, GB

diamonds, which add a wonderful sparkle to the ring. The rich yellow gold mount is exquisitely carved and

Category

1880s British Late Victorian Antique Ring Mounts

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elegant English Edwardian Epergne in Sumptuous Sterling Silver, 1902
Elegant English Edwardian Epergne in Sumptuous Sterling Silver, 1902

Elegant English Edwardian Epergne in Sumptuous Sterling Silver, 1902

By Searle & Co.

Located in New York, NY

ornament. Mounted to top of 4 tapering supports is ring inset with large version of same bowl. Ribbon-tied

Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Ring Mounts

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany Modern Sterling Silver Portable Postage Scale in Original Box
Tiffany Modern Sterling Silver Portable Postage Scale in Original Box

Tiffany Modern Sterling Silver Portable Postage Scale in Original Box

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

. Cylindrical with loose-mounted clip; top ring loose-mounted to pullout counterweight stick with engraved units

Category

Early 20th Century American Modern Antique Ring Mounts

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Antique Tiffany Centrepiece Bowl with Wonderful Wild Flowers
Rare Antique Tiffany Centrepiece Bowl with Wonderful Wild Flowers

Rare Antique Tiffany Centrepiece Bowl with Wonderful Wild Flowers

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

, circa 1894. Shallow bowl on raised foot ring with four leaf-mounted paws. Rim turned down and crimped

Category

Late 19th Century American Edwardian Antique Ring Mounts

Materials

Sterling Silver

Roman Carnelian Intaglio and Yellow Gold Ring
Roman Carnelian Intaglio and Yellow Gold Ring

Roman Carnelian Intaglio and Yellow Gold Ring

Located in London, GB

mount ring, the head measuring approximately 2.1 x 1.4cm, finger size Q, gross weight 12.9 grams

Category

15th Century and Earlier Italian Romantic Antique Ring Mounts

Materials

Carnelian, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold

Antique Gorham Victorian Rococo Sterling Silver Postage Scale
Antique Gorham Victorian Rococo Sterling Silver Postage Scale

Antique Gorham Victorian Rococo Sterling Silver Postage Scale

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in New York, NY

epistolary passion. With loose-mounted ring. Fully marked including maker’s stamp and no. 10. Dimensions

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Late 19th Century American Rococo Revival Antique Ring Mounts

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large Antique South American Classical Silver Bowl
Large Antique South American Classical Silver Bowl

Large Antique South American Classical Silver Bowl

Located in New York, NY

heads with loose-mounted rings. Reeded rim. Visible hand hammering and tooling. Name engraved to

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Late 18th Century South American Neoclassical Antique Ring Mounts

Materials

Silver

Antique South American Silver Incense Burner
Antique South American Silver Incense Burner

Antique South American Silver Incense Burner

Located in New York, NY

. Chain handle attached to rim-mounted pierced rings. Dimensions: H (without chain) 3 3/4 x D 3 1/4 in

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Late 19th Century South American Spanish Colonial Antique Ring Mounts

Materials

Silver

Antique French Neoclassical Silver Jardiniere Centerpiece
Antique French Neoclassical Silver Jardiniere Centerpiece

Antique French Neoclassical Silver Jardiniere Centerpiece

By Boin-Taburet

Located in New York, NY

base with rectilinear supports. Original silver-plated liner with loose-mounted end rings. Fully marked

Category

Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Antique Ring Mounts

Materials

Silver

Tiffany Japonesque Sterling Silver and Glass Perfume with Coy Fish
Tiffany Japonesque Sterling Silver and Glass Perfume with Coy Fish

Tiffany Japonesque Sterling Silver and Glass Perfume with Coy Fish

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

cover engraved with interlaced script monogram. Shoulder mounts have loose rings threaded with

Category

Late 19th Century American Japonisme Antique Ring Mounts

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique German Silver Floral Garland Picture Frame
Antique German Silver Floral Garland Picture Frame

Antique German Silver Floral Garland Picture Frame

Located in New York, NY

hinged easel support. With loose-mounted ring. For portrait (vertical) display. Marked with Hanau maker’s

Category

Early 20th Century German Edwardian Antique Ring Mounts

Materials

Silver

Antique Tiffany Empire Revival Sterling Silver Table Mirror
Antique Tiffany Empire Revival Sterling Silver Table Mirror

Antique Tiffany Empire Revival Sterling Silver Table Mirror

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

bands. With stained-wood back and hinged support and 2 loose-mounted rings. Hallmark includes pattern no

Category

Early 20th Century American Empire Revival Antique Ring Mounts

Materials

Sterling Silver

Fabulous Victorian Aesthetic Fruit Set for 18 in Wood Case
Fabulous Victorian Aesthetic Fruit Set for 18 in Wood Case

Fabulous Victorian Aesthetic Fruit Set for 18 in Wood Case

By Martin, Hall & Co. Ltd.

Located in New York, NY

in wood and velvet frames that can be raised with loose-mounted brass ring. Serving pieces set in

Category

Late 19th Century North American Aesthetic Movement Antique Ring Mounts

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Diamond Cluster Ring Mounted in 18ct Gold, Dated Circa 1910
Antique Diamond Cluster Ring Mounted in 18ct Gold, Dated Circa 1910

Antique Diamond Cluster Ring Mounted in 18ct Gold, Dated Circa 1910

Located in London, GB

Antique Diamond Cluster Ring Mounted in 18ct Gold,Dated Circa 1910. Nicely designed pierced mount

Category

1910s British Belle Époque Antique Ring Mounts

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Ancient Egyptian Scaraboid in a Gold Ring Mount
Ancient Egyptian Scaraboid in a Gold Ring Mount

Ancient Egyptian Scaraboid in a Gold Ring Mount

Located in London, GB

animal, possibly an elephant, and with hieroglyphics on the reverse. The Gold revolving mount with

Category

15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Antique Ring Mounts

Materials

18k Gold

A late Renaissance Agate Cameo of Socrates in a Regency Gold ring mount
A late Renaissance Agate Cameo of Socrates in a Regency Gold ring mount

A late Renaissance Agate Cameo of Socrates in a Regency Gold ring mount

Located in London, GB

recognisable profiles in the world, still going strong after 2500 years. This is the type of ring that Beau

Category

1620s Italian Antique Ring Mounts

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold

Irregularly shaped Lapis Lazuli Intaglio of a Lion in a Gold Ring mount
Irregularly shaped Lapis Lazuli Intaglio of a Lion in a Gold Ring mount

Irregularly shaped Lapis Lazuli Intaglio of a Lion in a Gold Ring mount

Located in London, GB

I have recently purchased two Lapis Lazuli Rings from an elderly man who found the stones in

Category

15th Century and Earlier Afghan Antique Ring Mounts

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

An Antique Persian Turquoise Boteh, later mounted as a Ring
An Antique Persian Turquoise Boteh, later mounted as a Ring

An Antique Persian Turquoise Boteh, later mounted as a Ring

Located in London, GB

six prong gallery and Gold ring mount safely hold the beautiful stone which dates from circa 1860

Category

Late 19th Century Persian Victorian Antique Ring Mounts

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold

Ring Antique Emerald and Diamond Cluster Mounted in 18 Carat Gold English, 1860
Ring Antique Emerald and Diamond Cluster Mounted in 18 Carat Gold English, 1860

Ring Antique Emerald and Diamond Cluster Mounted in 18 Carat Gold English, 1860

Located in London, GB

A Nineteenth century, Emerald and cushion cut diamond cluster ring mounted in 18 carat yellow gold

Category

1860s British High Victorian Antique Ring Mounts

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Edwardian Pearl and Diamond Ring
Edwardian Pearl and Diamond Ring

Edwardian Pearl and Diamond Ring

Located in London, GB

A natural freshwater pearl and diamond cluster ring, mounted in platinum.

Category

1910s British Edwardian Antique Ring Mounts

Materials

Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Edwardian Silver Pearl Diamond Platinum Ring

Edwardian Silver Pearl Diamond Platinum Ring

Located in London, GB

An Edwardian natural Oriental silver coloured pearl and diamond set ring mounted in platinum

Category

1910s British Antique Ring Mounts

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Victorian Sapphire Half Hoop Ring
Victorian Sapphire Half Hoop Ring

Victorian Sapphire Half Hoop Ring

Located in London, GB

A Victorian five stone sapphire half hoop ring mounted in 18ct yellow gold, having pairs of tiny

Category

1880s British Victorian Antique Ring Mounts

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Art Deco Invisibly Set Sapphire  Diamond Ring

Art Deco Invisibly Set Sapphire Diamond Ring

Located in London, GB

Art Deco invisibly set Sapphire and Baguette-cut Diamond Ring. Mounted in platinum, period circa

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Ring Mounts

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum

Diamond Platinum Ring
Diamond Platinum Ring

Diamond Platinum Ring

Located in Calabasas, CA

The contemporary platinum ring mount is intricately scrolled and set with small diamonds and

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Ring Mounts

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Circa 1910 Edwardian Black Opal and Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
Circa 1910 Edwardian Black Opal and Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring

Circa 1910 Edwardian Black Opal and Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring

Located in London, GB

An oval black opal and diamond ring mounted in platinum. The elongated oval opal (7.87ct) has an

Category

1910s British Edwardian Antique Ring Mounts

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

Lady's circa 1925 Egyptian Revival 10 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Lady's circa 1925 Egyptian Revival 10 Karat Yellow Gold Ring

Lady's circa 1925 Egyptian Revival 10 Karat Yellow Gold Ring

Located in Lombard, IL

Lady's, Circa 1920, Art Deco, Egyptian Revival, 10kt yellow gold ring mount set with one (1

Category

1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Ring Mounts

Materials

Emerald, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sweet Victorian Turquoise and Diamond Ring
Sweet Victorian Turquoise and Diamond Ring

Sweet Victorian Turquoise and Diamond Ring

Located in Lombard, IL

yellow gold ring mount. Ring tests as 14Kt but holds strong and is most likely 15 ct. and English in

Category

1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Ring Mounts

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold

Lady's Sapphire Diamond 18KT and Platinum Ring
Lady's Sapphire Diamond 18KT and Platinum Ring

Lady's Sapphire Diamond 18KT and Platinum Ring

Located in Lombard, IL

topped 18kt yellow gold ring mount. Wonderful piece. Fabulous stones. Currently a size 6.25 approx

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Ring Mounts

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Carnelian "Lady Hope" Intaglio Ring
Antique Carnelian "Lady Hope" Intaglio Ring

Antique Carnelian "Lady Hope" Intaglio Ring

Located in Sale, Cheshire

era ring mount - fully hallmarked for 18k gold, London 1912. STONES Carnelian Agate RING SIZE 10.5

Category

18th Century English Victorian Antique Ring Mounts

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold

Rare Colour 10 Carat Orange Tourmaline Gold Solitaire Ring
Rare Colour 10 Carat Orange Tourmaline Gold Solitaire Ring

Rare Colour 10 Carat Orange Tourmaline Gold Solitaire Ring

Located in London, GB

Set in a scrolling Rococo style Gold ring mount with reeded shank, unmarked and testing for 18K

Category

Early 1900s French Rococo Antique Ring Mounts

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Diamond Platinum Filigree Ring
Diamond Platinum Filigree Ring

Diamond Platinum Filigree Ring

Located in New York , NY

Platinum filigree and diamond ring mounted on a 18K shank. The ring has a most delicate appearance

Category

20th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Ring Mounts

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 14k Gold

An Antique Regency Period Carnelian  Gold Ring
An Antique Regency Period Carnelian  Gold Ring

An Antique Regency Period Carnelian Gold Ring

Located in London, GB

exposed. The ring mount in unmarked 18k Gold to a slender band, all in good order. Dimensions: 1 .8cm

Category

1810s British George III Antique Ring Mounts

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold

Antique Edwardian Wedgwood "Erato" Navette Cameo Ring
Antique Edwardian Wedgwood "Erato" Navette Cameo Ring

Antique Edwardian Wedgwood "Erato" Navette Cameo Ring

Located in Sale, Cheshire

of Cupid's golden arrows. The navette-shaped cameo is mounted in a rose gold ring mount with split

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Ring Mounts

Materials

9k Gold

An Historically Interesting Cameo Ring Carved in Green Turquoise
An Historically Interesting Cameo Ring Carved in Green Turquoise

An Historically Interesting Cameo Ring Carved in Green Turquoise

Located in London, GB

Tahiti. The Cameo is in an open-backed 18kt gold ring mount of the period. The top measures 19 mm in

Category

1780s British Georgian Antique Ring Mounts

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold

An Antique Japanese Shakudo Work Silver Gold Ring
An Antique Japanese Shakudo Work Silver Gold Ring

An Antique Japanese Shakudo Work Silver Gold Ring

Located in London, GB

which almost fill the whole surface. The slender Gold Ring mount is circa 1930's and the Shakudo top is

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Victorian Antique Ring Mounts

Materials

Sterling Silver, 14k Gold

A petite Georgian Almandine Garnet Intaglio Ring
A petite Georgian Almandine Garnet Intaglio Ring

A petite Georgian Almandine Garnet Intaglio Ring

Located in London, GB

personal letters. The Gem is set in an unmarked 18k ring mount with slim trefoil shoulders. I cannot

Category

1820s British Antique Ring Mounts

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold

Edwardian 2.11 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Oval Cluster Ring
Edwardian 2.11 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Oval Cluster Ring

Edwardian 2.11 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Oval Cluster Ring

Located in Sale, Cheshire

platinum. The diamonds are particularly clean and bright, and probably pre-date the ring mount by a few

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Ring Mounts

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

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Antique Ring Mounts For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of antique ring mounts available on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Platinum — can elevate any look. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 18th Century while others were produced as recently as the 20th Century. Our collection of antique ring mounts includes designs that are universally popular, but Victorian and Art Deco styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Tacori are consistently popular. While most can agree that any pick from our collection easily elevates most outfits, but the choice of Diamond versions from the 17 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for round cut antique ring mounts and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes old mine cut and cabochon alternatives. When shopping our range of antique ring mounts, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Antique Ring Mounts?

Prices for antique ring mounts start at $385 and top out at $32,950 with these rings, on average, selling for $2,600.
Questions About Antique Ring Mounts
  • 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 ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    To 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, 2024
    To 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 20, 2024
    To 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 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 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 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.