Late Georgian 9 Carat Gold Pearl Cluster Locket Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Ring Size: S 1/2 or 9 1/4 Face Dimensions: 14x11mm Weight: 4.1g
Category
1810s British Georgian Antique Ring Size 9
Materials
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold
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.50 Carat Edwardian Diamond 9 Karat Rose Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 7 Metal Type: 9 karat Rose Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.5 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: .50 Cut: Old Mine Brilliant (Antique Cushion) Co...
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1910s Unknown Edwardian Antique Ring Size 9
Materials
Diamond, Rose Gold
C1910 Diamond eternity band set in white gold size 9 1/4
Located in Baltimore, MD
This circa 1910 diamond eternity band, set in white gold has 23 round Brilliant cut diamonds VS bright Color I, weighing 1.15 carats. It will fit a 9 1/4 finger. Usually eternity ba...
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1910s British Art Deco Antique Ring Size 9
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
3 Carat Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald and Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring Estate
Located in New York, NY
Gold: 18 carat white gold Weight: 16 gram Diamonds: approximate 2.5 Carat Round brilliant cut diamonds Emerald: Approximately 3 Carat Origin : Colombia Ring Size 9 Color: Deep ...
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Ring Size 9
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Art Deco Opal and 9 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Ring Size: S or 9 Band Width: 5.5mm Height Off Finger: 4.5mm Weight: 3.2g
Category
1920s British Art Deco Antique Ring Size 9
Materials
Opal, Gold
Edwardian Garnet and Opal 9 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Ring Size: T or 9 1/2 Band Width: 7mm Height Off Finger: 4mm Weight: 1.9g
Category
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Ring Size 9
Materials
Garnet, Opal, Gold
1880s Victorian 9 Karat Gold GIA Certified Circular Brilliant Diamond Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 6 Metal Type: 9 Karat Yellow Gold Weight: 2.1 grams Engraving "A.K to M.K" Center Diamond Details GIA CERTIFIED Center Diamond - Certificate # 2181469638 S...
Category
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Ring Size 9
Materials
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
.20 Carat Total Weight Edwardian 9 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6.5 Metal Type: 9 Karat Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.5 grams Center Stone Details: Type: Turquoise Weight: .20 carat, total weight Cut: Oval Cabachon Co...
Category
1910s Unknown Art Deco Antique Ring Size 9
Materials
Yellow Gold
1890s Victorian Diamond and Amethyst 9 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: Approximately 6.5 Metal Type: 9 Karat Yellow Gold Weight: 1.9 grams Center Diamond Details GIA CERTIFIED Center Diamond - Certificate # 2185638837 Shape: O...
Category
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Ring Size 9
Materials
Amethyst, White Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Micro Mosaic Ring Cherubs 14k Yellow Gold Sz 9 Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Particulars: Weight: 9.8 grams Stones: Small glass 'tiles' adorn the mount to create the cherub motif. Size & Measurements: The ring is a size 9 (sizable).
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Ring Size 9
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 1.50ct Diamond Cluster Ring 14k Yellow Gold Sz 9 Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Particulars: Weight: 6.8 grams Stones: 7 old mine cut diamonds total an estimated 1.50 carats (estimated at L-M color and SI1-I1 clarity). Size & Measurements: The ring is a ...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Ring Size 9
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian Diamond Pearl Ring Moi et Toi 18k Gold Silver Topped Jewelry 9
Located in Torrance, CA
The pearl measures 5.3mm. Size & Measurements: The ring is a size 9 (can be resized).
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Ring Size 9
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage Art Deco Diamond Pearl Ring Moi et Toi 14k Gold Sz 9 Engagement Band
Located in Torrance, CA
Two cultured pearls measure 4mm each. Size & Measurements: The ring is a size 9 (can be resized).
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Ring Size 9
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Rose Cut Diamond and 9 Carat Rose Gold Solitaire Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The old mine cut diamond measures approx 80pts. Modelled in 9 carat rose gold. Ring Size: S or 9 Band Width: 9mm Height: 3mm Weight: 8g
Category
1910s British Art Deco Antique Ring Size 9
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold
18k gold antique swirl ring - natural diamond - Three stone engagement ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
It will be the perfect gift for that one person you love most. - Head of ring sits approximately 2,5 mm off the finger. - The Ring shank is 1,5 mm wide. - The ring head is 9 mm w...
Category
Early 20th Century European Victorian Antique Ring Size 9
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Gold & Diamond Cross Signet Style Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Professionally tests at: 18k for the head and 14k for the shank. Ring Size: ca. 9 Gemstone Measurements: 7 diamonds: ca. 0.8 - 1.2 mm diameter Measurements: Height: ca. 12.3 mm W...
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Ring Size 9
Materials
Diamond, Gold
1.23 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 8.75 Metal Type: 9 Karat Yellow Gold Weight: 2.7 grams Center Diamond Details Shape: Old European Carat Weight: 1.23 carat Color: K Clarity: SI2 Finger to...
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Ring Size 9
Materials
White Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
.33 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 6.5 Metal Type: 9 Karat Yellow Gold Weight: 2.7 grams Center Diamond Details: Shape: Old European Brilliant Carat Weight: .33 carat Color: J Clarity: VS ...
Category
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Ring Size 9
Materials
White Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond Solitaire Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
$1,276Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Diamond Solitaire Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
The ring is currently a size 9 and weighs 1.9 grams.
Category
Early 20th Century Retro Antique Ring Size 9
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Garnet and Diamond Openwork Ring in 900 Platinum
$1,276Sale Price|20% Off
Garnet and Diamond Openwork Ring in 900 Platinum
Located in Bloomington, MN
The round diamonds total approximately 0.05 carats and are near colorless with I clarity. The ring is currently a size 9 and measures approximately 11 mm across the top, with a total...
Category
Early 20th Century Retro Antique Ring Size 9
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Platinum
Antique Filigree 14K White Gold & Carnelian Intaglio Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Marks: Marked 14K to the shank Fineness: Marked 14k for gold fineness. Ring Size: ca. 9 Gemstone Measurements: 1 carnelian intaglio: ca. 11.9 x 9.8 x 3.9 mm Measurements: Heigh...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Ring Size 9
Materials
Carnelian, 14k Gold, White Gold
Gothic "S" Onyx 10K Gold Initial Ring Victorian
Located in Wallkill, NY
Early Initial ring S 10K Gold. Onyx base. The Ring is a size 9 it can be size by your jeweler or us.
Category
1860s Victorian Antique Ring Size 9
Materials
Onyx, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique French 18KT Gold Signet Ring, Knight's Helmet & Heraldic Shield
Located in Braintree, GB
Dimensions Ring size: UK S / US 9¼ / EU 60 Head: 2.4 x 2.2 cm Weight: 13.1 grams Specifications - Metal: 18KT gold Hallmark: French eagle's head mark for 18KT gold Period: Early 20...
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Early 20th Century French Antique Ring Size 9
Materials
18k Gold
1.00 Carat Total Weight Pearls Yellow Gold Mourning Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 6.5 Metal Type: 9 Karat Yellow Gold Weight: 4.0 grams Center: Hair Side Stone Details: Shape: Natural Seed Pearls Total Carat Weight: 1.00 carat total...
Category
1830s Unknown Victorian Antique Ring Size 9
Materials
Natural Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Platinum, 1920s Original Art Deco Rectangular Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
The sapphire measures approximately 10.8mm in height and 5.7mm in width. UK Size R 1/2 US Size 9 This ring can be resized using our resizing service, please contact us to discuss...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Ring Size 9
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
W.H. Tandy & Sons, 18 Karat Gold, Platinum & Diamond Ring
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
Ring size - 59/R/9 Marked - 'T&S' for maker & '18CT & PLAT' for metal purities Total diamond weight - 2.4 carat Total weight of piece - 2.90 grams
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Ring Size 9
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Nouveau 10 Karat Gold Malachite Ring
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning Gold Malachite ring set in a wonderfully detailed setting. The ring is a size 9 and can be sized by us or your jeweler.
Category
1920s Art Nouveau Antique Ring Size 9
Materials
Malachite, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gothic "S" Onyx Gold Initial Ring Victorian
Located in Wallkill, NY
Early Initial ring S 10K Gold. Onyx base. The Ring is a size 9 it can be size by your jeweler or us.
Category
1860s Victorian Antique Ring Size 9
Materials
Onyx, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian Agate and 14 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The 14ct gold shoulders are ornate and suit the long stone setting beautifully. Ring Size: T 1/2 or 9 3/4 Stone Dimensions: 21x7mm Weight: 2g
Category
1890s British Victorian Antique Ring Size 9
Materials
Agate, Gold
Antique Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold Thin Classic Engraved Wedding Band - Size 6 1/4
Located in Great Neck, NY
Item #R2319 Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Weight: .9 Grams Ring Size: 6 1/4 Measurements: Top of the ring measures 1.59 mm wide and band measures 1.59 mm wide.
Category
1920s Art Deco Antique Ring Size 9
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Three Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Ring Size: S or 9 Face Width: 7.5mm Height Off Finger: 4mm Weight: 3.5g
Category
Early 1900s British Antique Ring Size 9
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
An 18k Gold Sentimental Ring with the word Reconnaissance (Appreciation)
Located in Amsterdam, NL
weight: 3.26 g ring size: 19 mm / 9 US width: 2 - 25 mm
Category
1810s Swedish Empire Antique Ring Size 9
Materials
18k Gold
Rare Ancient Roman Silver Legionary Ring c. 300 AD
Located in Chicago, IL
Excellent condition for its age and bold design. Approximate ring size 8.5 – 9 (20 mm). Resizable. This is the nicest legionary silver ring we have ever seen.
Category
15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Antique Ring Size 9
Materials
Jasper, Silver
Antique Larter & Sons 14K Gold Serpent Ring with 0.66ct Diamonds
Located in Lewisburg, PA
It remains in great antique condition, with stones secure and the goldwork beautifully preserved. Currently a size 9, the ring may be professionally resized for an additional charge.
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Ring Size 9
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage Art Deco Triangular Filigree Ring with Diamonds in Platinum
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Diamond Color: F–G Diamond Clarity: SI1–SI2 Diamond Stone Count: 9 Ring Size: 6 Ring Band Width: 0.9mm Total Weight: 2.3 Grams Estate Condition: Very good; Professionally cleaned and...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Ring Size 9
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
1890s Victorian Old Mine Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 6.25 Metal Type: 9 Karat Yellow Gold Weight: 1.1 grams Center Diamond Details GIA CERTIFIED Center Diamond - Certificate # 5181578890 Shape: Old Mine Brill...
Category
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Ring Size 9
Materials
White Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Ring with rose cut diamonds up to 0.25ct 5.0 grams 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
Ring size US 9 - EU 19(60). The ring can be enlarged or reduced a few sizes at cost price.
Category
1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Antique Ring Size 9
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
1880s Victorian .83 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 6.25 Metal Type: 9 Karat Yellow Gold Weight: 2.5 grams Center Diamond Details: Shape: Rose Cut Carat Weight: .83 carat Color: L Clarity: I1 Finger to Top ...
Category
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Ring Size 9
Materials
White Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
15ct Yellow Gold Jade Ring with Snake Form Shoulders
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
Dates : first half of 20th century Details: Metal: 15ct Yellow Gold Ring Size: 8.5 - 9 top is 3/4 inches x 5/8 inches max width.
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Art Deco Antique Ring Size 9
Materials
Jade, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 1.16 Carat Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
The ring is size 9 3/4, and can be resized. Inventory #25296AKOB
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Ring Size 9
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
A Roman gold ring set with a red jasper intaglio. Bust of Mercury.
Located in London, GB
Intaglio 9 x 11 mm Ring size UK S / US 9 / EU ≈ 60 / Japan 19 – weight 7.53 g.
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Ring Size 9
Materials
Jasper, Gold
Antique Art Deco Australian Olive Green Parti Sapphire Diamond Ring in 18ct Gold
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Item Details: - Stones : 1 x natural Australian parti sapphire (6.5mm x 6mm), gem weight 1.18ct 17 x natural diamonds, 0.32ct total - Metal : 18ct 18k Solid Yellow gold (slight...
Category
Early 19th Century Australian Art Deco Antique Ring Size 9
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
It measures 50pts so is a great size! Ring Size: T 1/4 or 9 3/4 Band Width: 6mm Height From Finger: 4mm Weight: 6.5g
Category
1920s British Art Deco Antique Ring Size 9
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Antique Men's 0.08 Carat Round Diamond Squared Ring 18k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
The ring is a size 9 The ring measures 3mm in height
Category
1920s Antique Ring Size 9
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Stunning Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Wedding Band Ring.
Located in San Francisco, CA
Other Important Details: The ring is a Size 9. The band is not stamped, but has been tested to be 18K Yellow Gold.
Category
1860s English Victorian Antique Ring Size 9
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
Antique Circa 1900s Handcrafted 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Pearl Ring
$2,059Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Circa 1900s Handcrafted 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Pearl Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
Totally is ruby 0.40 ct. Ring size is US 9 We can make any size. Box is not included.
Category
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Ring Size 9
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold 0.71tgw Ruby and Old Cut Diamond 5 Stone Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
Principal ruby weight, estimated: 0.28ct Total ruby weight, estimated: 0.41ctw Total diamond weight, estimated: 0.3ctw Gross weight: 3.5g Ring size: UK – S US – 9 ¼ EU – 60 mm ...
Category
1890s British Victorian Antique Ring Size 9
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Top Silver Natural Diamond And Emerald Ring
$2,668Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Top Silver Natural Diamond And Emerald Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
Totally is emerald about 3 ct. Ring size is US 9 We can make any size. Please contact for any questions.
Category
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Ring Size 9
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
14 Karat Amethyst Gold Ring Unisex Victorian Claw Set
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning center Amethyst Stone set in a 14K Gold Claw prong Ring. Approximately 1.03 carats. The Ring is a size 9 and can be sized by your jeweler or by us.
Category
1850s Victorian Antique Ring Size 9
Materials
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 10ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Opal & Diamond Oval Shaped Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
The opal measures approximately 8.3mm in height and the width 6.1mm UK Size R US Size 9 This ring can be resized using our resizing service, please contact us to discuss this be...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Ring Size 9
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
15ct Gold. Edwardian Ruby & Diamond 5 Stone Ring. Hallmarked Birmingham 1900
Located in Brighton, GB
UK Size R US Size 9 This ring can be resized using our resizing service, please contact us to discuss this before purchase.
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Ring Size 9
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Old European Cut Diamond and Ruby Snake Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: Victorian Estate Composition: 18K Yellow Gold Primary Stones: Three Old European Cut Diamonds Total Carat Weight: Approximately 1 Carat Color/Clarity: I-J / VS1-2 Accent Stones:...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Ring Size 9
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
C1870 20 carat Monogrammed JHW Signet Ring w Deeply Carved Shoulders
Located in Baltimore, MD
The maker's mark is D.H. The ring is size 9 US, resizable and a hefty 11.2 grams.
Category
1860s British Early Victorian Antique Ring Size 9
Materials
Gold
Antique Victorian Silver Topped 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Navette Ring - 1.50ct
Located in San Francisco, CA
Super great quality, style, and SIZE! Other Important Details: The ring is a Size 9.
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Ring Size 9
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian 0.90 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring in 14K Gold Engagement
Located in Boston, MA
Total weight of 6.3 grams. Ring is a size 9 US, with complimentary sizing available on request.
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Ring Size 9
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
A Renaissance gold ring set with a carnelian intaglio. Old man seated on a rock
Located in London, GB
Intaglio 8 × 10 mm Gold mount – ring size EU 59 (US 9 / UK R½); gross weight 6.19 g.
Category
Early 17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Ring Size 9
Materials
Carnelian, Gold
Antique 18ct Gold, Star Set Diamond Buckle/Belt Ring, Hallmarked London 1915
Located in Brighton, GB
Weight 9.6g UK Size R 1/2 US Size 9 This ring can be resized using our resizing service, please contact us to discuss this before purchase.
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Ring Size 9
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Art Deco Diamond Ring Coral Onyx Sz 9.75 Platinum Plaque Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
The total diamond weight is estimated at 1 carat. Size & Measurements: The ring is a size 9 3/4 (sizable).
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Ring Size 9
Materials
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Belle Époque Antique Russian Diamond Lady’s Jewelry Set, Ring and Earrings
Located in San Francisco, CA
Other Important Details: The ring is a Size 9. The all the pieces have Russian Hallmarks, and have been tested to be 14K Gold.
Category
Late 19th Century Russian Belle Époque Antique Ring Size 9
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Victorian Opal .8 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring Antique Wedding Engagement
Located in New York, NY
The ring is currently a size 9 US (S UK) and can be easily resized if desired.
Category
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Ring Size 9
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Antique Ring Size 9 For Sale on 1stDibs
You are likely to find exactly the antique ring size 9 you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Making the right choice when shopping for an antique ring size 9 may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic antique ring size 9 over the years, but those made by Cartier, Georg Jensen and Tara Shaw are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Take a look at an antique ring size 9 featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. See these pages for an old european cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and oval cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for an antique ring size 9, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.
How Much is a Antique Ring Size 9?
Prices for an antique ring size 9 can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $33 and can go as high as $15,500, while this accessory, on average, fetches $850.
Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
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 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.
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 rings, vintage 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.
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