Post-Medieval enamel skull ring, circa 17th century.
Located in London, GB
Post-Medieval enamel skull ring. A gold ring composed of a flat circular plaque featuring a black
Post-Medieval enamel skull ring, circa 17th century.
Located in London, GB
Post-Medieval enamel skull ring. A gold ring composed of a flat circular plaque featuring a black
Antique Gold Skull and Crossbone Men's Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Of skull and crossbones design, the gold mouth between bifurcated shoulders. Size : 8 1/2 Weight
Gold
19th Century Vanitas Memento Mori Skull on Diamond Gold Oversize Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
The skull is antique circa 19th Century incredibly enameled on gold. The eyes are diamond rose cut
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pendant Silver And Agate Skull Italy 19th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
hook is attached to the top of the skull, from which hangs a ring made of the same material, designed
Agate, Silver
Pendant Silver And Coral Skull Italy 18th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
hook is attached to the top of the skull, from which hangs a ring made of the same material, designed
Coral, Silver
Pendant Memento Mori Red Corallum Rubrum Italy 18th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
hook is attached to the top of the skull, from which hangs a ring made of the same material, designed
Silver
Corallium Rubrum Memento Mori Italy 18th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
hook is attached to the top of the skull, from which hangs a ring made of the same material, designed
Silver
Framed Antique Tibetan Thangka of Yamantaka with Consort
Located in Atlanta, GA
Saraswati. They are decorated with rings of skulls, and further elaborately surrounded by a halo of flames
Textile
Unavailable
Georgian Mourning and Memento Mori Ring
Located in New York, NY
Georgian mourning & memento mori ring featuring a skull under square faceted rock crystal in silver
Crystal, 18k Gold, Silver
Harlequin Skull Ring, a Zorab Creation
By Zorab Creation
Located in San Diego, CA
all the rage for women and men in ready-to-wear and accessories. The Harlequin Skull ring, a Zorab
Brown Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, Palladium
Georgian memorial skull ring, circa 1777.
Located in London, GB
Georgian memorial skull ring. A gold D-shape shank, engraved to the exterior with a stylised skull
Silver Gilt and Enamel Late Renaissance Skull Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Late renaissance Memento Mori skull ring. "Memento Mori" jewelry translates to "remember thou must
Silver
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
Antique Memento Mori Skull ring
Located in Firenze, IT
The ivory skull with rose cut diamond eyes mounted on a snake shape setting in 18Kt gold and old
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Imperial Russian Diamond Skull Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Made in Moscow during World War I, circa 1914 The ring is said to be given by the Russian
Diamond
Victorian Skull and Snake Motif Ring
Located in Aspen, CO
Antique ring in 18K with platinum skulls which have rose cut diamond eyes. The intertwined snakes
Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold, Platinum
Silver and Garnet Eyes Devil Skull Men's Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Silver Devil Magical Skull with cross and star david on the top, garnet eyes Size : 8 1/4 Weight
Garnet, Silver
Georgian 22 Karat Gold Memento Mori Skull Unisex Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Half-round style band centering a highly detailed engraved skull Inscribed on the inside with
22k Gold
Early Georgian Skull and Crossbones Stuart Crystal Mourning Ring c.1740
Located in London, GB
memento mori skull and crossbones motif. This ring is steeped with history and is a remarkable example of
Crystal, 22k Gold
Antique Totenkopf Skull and Crossbones Men Ring solid 18K Gold Ø 11.5 US / 5.4gr
Located in SE
ϟiignet Ring for Men in solid 18K Yellow Gold decorated with Skull and Crossbones, oak leaves and
18k Gold
Framed Antique Tibetan Buddhist Thangka
Located in Atlanta, GA
with rings of skulls, and further elaborately surrounded by a halo of flames and other deities and
Textile, Acrylic
Antique Lapis Gold Platinum Skull Ring
Located in New York, NY
Fascinating antique "skull" ring. A carved lapis skull, surrounded by rose cut diamonds set in
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Platinum
Memento Mori Diamond Skull Ring 18 Carat Gold
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This 18ct Yellow Gold and Silver Memento Mori Diamond Skull ring is fabulous. Skull jewellery
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
18th Century Memento Mori Garnet Skull Ring
Located in Austin, TX
18th Century memento mori enamel skull garnet and diamond ring. Table cut garnet and rose cut
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, Silver
Georgian Memento Mori Diamond Skull Ring 18ct Gold Dated 1813 Boxed
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This remarkable Memento Mori ring features a Crystal window with a hand painted Enamel skull and
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Memento Mori Diamond Skull Diamond Ring 18 Carat Gold
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This fabulous 18ct Yellow Gold Memento Mori Diamond Skull ring is fabulous. The skull is set with
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Deakin & Francis Bloodstone Skull Intaglio Ring
By Deakin & Francis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This outstanding signet ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and bloodstone. The ring features a
Other, 18k Gold
Momento Mori Diamond Ruby Skull Snake Ring 18 Carat Gold
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This 18ct Yellow Gold Memento Mori Diamond Skull and Snake ring is stunning. Skull jewellery
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Georgian Baroque Mourning Ring with Skull and Crossbones and Cipher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This spectacular and rare mourning ring was made in the first years of what is now known as the
Rock Crystal, 22k Gold
Sold
H 9 in W 7 in D 10 in
18th Century Oak and Iron Mounted Memento Mori Doorstop Carved as a Human Skull
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
-sized human skull mounted with an iron ring handle to the top and with a beautiful Primitive iron-strap
Iron
Victorian Style Momento Mori Rose Cut Ruby and Diamond Skull Ring 18 Karat Gold
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
An 18 karat yellow gold, silver set ruby and diamond skull ring in the memento mori style. The ruby
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
17th Century Stuart Crystal Diamond Memento Mori Skull Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
This is a rare, and somewhat unusual, example of a Stuart Crystal memento mori ring. The central
Diamond, Rock Crystal, 15k Gold
Antique Skull and Bones Diamond Memento Mori Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Beautiful example of authentic Georgian Memento Mori Skull ring. Crafted of solid 16 KT and silver
Diamond, Gold
Victorian Diamond Skull Crossed Bones Silver 18 Karat Gold Rare Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
The Memento Mori Impressive late Victorian Skull and Crossed bones ring suitable for either sex
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Modern Memento Mori Diamond Skull Cross Bone Diamond Ring 18 Carat Gold
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This 18ct Yellow Gold Memento Mori Diamond Skull and Crossbone ring is fabulous. The skull and
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Aquamarine and 9 Carat Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Sitting proud at the centre of this wonderful ring is a gorgeous colour aquamarine stone. Ring Size: K 1/2 or 5 1/2 Stone Dimensions: 20x14mm Height Off Finger: 11mm Weight: 7.6g
Aquamarine, Gold
1970s Louis Feraud Couture Tan Lace Floral Embroidered Dress
By Louis Feraud
Located in San Francisco, CA
Louis Feraud 1970s haute couture light brown lace dress in a 1920s style drop waist silhouette. Amazing embroidered lace and hand finished seam allowances. Small buttons conceal a ba...
Karl Lagerfeld Skirt with Handkerchief Hem
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black wool jersey skirt from Karl Lagerfeld. It has a 2 1/2" wide waistband with overlapping pointed panels forming the skirt. It has a back zipper, front pockets and is...
$39,500
W 0.25 in D 0.15 in L 17.5 in
Majestic 52 Carat Intense Purple Brazilian Amethyst & Diamond 18K Gold Necklace
Located in Tustin, CA
Magnificent, very majestic and opulent in real life, huge natural intense purple Brazilian Amethyst and diamond necklace is prong set in 18 karat white gold and has a combined total ...
Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, White Gold
On Hold|$4,500
19th Century Antique Diamond Gold Men’s Cluster Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Made in Moscow between 1882 and 1898 A classical Victorian era 14K gold cluster ring is centered with a sparkling bright white antique cushion cut diamond (measuring 4.7 x 4.7 x 3...
Diamond
Bvlgari Serpenti Rose Gold Diamonds and Black Onyx Necklace 358434
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari's new Pallini style is an elevated addition to the Serpenti oeuvre. Beads crafted in 18-karat rose gold lend this Serpenti necklace a hypnotic texture that contrasts with dia...
Diamond, Onyx, Rose Gold
1930s Antique Art Deco White Gold and Rose Gold Mens Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Art Deco style 9 karat white gold and 9 karat rose gold mens ring; part of our antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This excep...
9k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15407OR.OO.1220OR.01 Double Balance Wheel Iced Out
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Double Balance Wheel in 18K Rose Gold 15407OR Openworked Dial is an iconic masterpiece known for its sporty octagonal case shape, substantial link bracelet,...
Rose Gold
GIA Certified 2.23 Carat Sri Lanka Blue Sapphire Men's Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
GIA Certified Sri Lanka Blue Sapphire Men's Ring. This men's ring features a prong set natural blue sapphire with a carat weight of 2.23. The sapphire is octagonal-cut and originat...
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,295
Size: US 4, GB 30, I 38, F 36, D 32
Christian Lacroix Vintage Strapless Floral Print Mini Dress with Raffia, 1990s
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Sparks, NV
Incredible vintage Christian Lacroix strapless mini dress with a floral print and black raffia embroidered lace. Sexy iconic Lacroix! Fully lined with zip closure. The marked size is...
$14,779
Size: FR38 - UK10
John Galliano Crystal Adorned Crimson Satin Evening Dress and Shawl, ss 2001
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival John Galliano Evening Dress ▪ Spring-Summer 2001 ▪ Crafted from crimson crepe-back satin, with alternating panels that highlight both the satin sheen and crepe texture ▪ D...
Vintage Bulgari Ancient Coin Ring Monete 18k Yellow Gold Jewelry Jewelry
By Bulgari
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage Bulgari ancient coin ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold (circa 1970s to 1980s). The iconic coin ring was created by Bulgari back in the 1960s. The enduring 'Monete...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage turquoise beaded silk sheer floral layered wedding slip dress gown M L
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI VINTAGE A breathtaking vintage gown. I would estimate this to be from around the late 90's. It has a pale blue lining which is overlayed with a sheer turquoise layer that ...
$1,200,000
Emerald and Diamond Drop Necklace
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A MAGNIFICENT PIECE! An important emerald and diamond necklace. 144.07 carats of fine quality, "Vivid Green" emeralds. 171.40 carats of white diamonds all set in platinum. A re...
Diamond, Emerald
Edwardian Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Four-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Set in this glossy 18ct gold ring are four rubies totalling 80pts and six rose cut diamonds. The stones are set flush within the decorative scroll setting. Ring Size: O 1/2 or 7 1/...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Edwardian 4.47 Carat Amethyst and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique Edwardian 4.47 carat amethyst and seed pearl, 15 karat yellow gold necklace; part of our diverse antique jewellery and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, ...
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow 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.
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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