Antiquities Gold Ring
Islamic Intaglio in Sasanian Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
A Sasanian gold ring adorned with a carnelian intaglio featuring masterful calligraphy. The
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Islamic Antiquities
Materials
Carnelian, Gold
Swivel Gold Ring with Egyptian Scarab
Located in London, GB
An Egyptian steatite scarab encased in a possibly later, high-karat gold swivel ring. The scarab is
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Antiquities
Materials
Gold
Roman Egyptian 100 AD Lavender Colored Scarab and 21-Karat Gold Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
Roman Egypt lavender colored scarab (circa 100 BC-100 AD) set into a custom 21-karat gold
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Antiquities
Materials
Amethyst, Gold
Anglo-Saxon Hanging Bowl
Located in London, GB
three matching hooked escutcheons and suspension rings, evenly dispersed around the circumference and
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Hoard
Located in London, GB
cm,
Bow brooch L: 3.5 cm,
Ring 1 Diam: 7.7 cm, Ring 2 Diam: 4.8 cm, Ring 3 Diam: 3.7 cm
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Roman Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Ancient Roman Bronze Handle or Artifact
Located in Philadelphia, PA
a section of braided ring.
With a thick heavy patination that is straight to the bronze in some
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Roman Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
18th Century Japanese Imari Gold Porcelain Small Lobbed Cups and Saucers
Located in Delft, NL
imari gold lobbed Japanese cups and saucers
Small cups and saucers raised on foot ring and are lobbed
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Japanese Antiquities
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Archaic Bronze Wine Vessel, Bianhu, Han Dynasty, China
Located in Austin, TX
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The bianhu with a flattened oblong body, applied taotie masks, and loose ring handles. The bronze wine
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Western Han Dynasty Bronze Garlic Head Vase, 206 BC - 25 AD
Located in Austin, TX
Dynasty, 206 BC - 25 AD, China.
Of classic form, the bronze vase is set on a short, splayed ring foot
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Rare set of 2 Japanese suits-of-armour, complete with 2 matching folding screens
Located in Amsterdam, NL
circle depicting a Celtic-like cross through a ring.
The cross was originally a Christian symbol but
Category
Antique 18th Century Japanese Antiquities
Materials
Gold Leaf, Iron, Metal
H 72.64 in W 148.67 in D 0.71 in
Chinese Han Dynasty Silver-Decorated Garlic Head Bronze Hu Vase, 3rd Century BC
Located in Austin, TX
pair of taotie masks with loose ring handles applied at the shoulders.
The most striking feature of
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
H 16.5 in W 8 in D 8 in
Fanghu Han Dynasty 206BC-220AD Chinese Bronze Ritual Wine Vessel Jug & Cover
Located in GB
cast taotie-mask, through the nose of which a movable ring is placed. The mouth rim is accentuated with
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
H 13.78 in W 7.29 in D 7.68 in
Rare Unique 17th Century Chinese Gilt Silver Filigree and Enamel Brise Fan
Located in Brea, CA
dynasty, the fan has 20 sticks with a 24k gold ring loop, wonderful sticks with silver wire filigree and
Category
Antique Late 17th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities
Materials
Silver, Enamel
H 8.75 in W 12 in D 1.5 in
Victoria Strigini: Ancient Roman Garnet Intaglio in 18k Gold Chevalière Ring
Located in New York, NY
Victoria Strigini (b. 1991)
A contemporary 18k yellow gold ring, featuring a 2nd- 3rd century AD
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Classical Roman Collectible Jew...
Materials
Gold
H 1 in W 0.72 in D 0.5 in
Victoria Strigini: Ancient Roman Capricorn Intaglio in Brushed 18k Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
measurements: H 15mm, H 23mm including jump ring x W 19mm, 3mm gold border, 3.5mm thick.
16" Omega chain
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Classical Roman Collectible Jew...
Materials
Gold
H 0.6 in W 0.75 in D 0.14 in
18th-Century Green Jasper Snuff Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
Mounted in delicate 18K yellow gold openwork is this exquisite 18th-century English snuff box
Category
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Stone, Gold
19th Century Pair of Bronze Statues after Models by Clodion
Located in London, GB
finely cast bronze; square marble bases support columnar pedestals, separated by annular rings of laurel
Category
Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Empire Style Bronze Table Lamp, Marble Base. No Shade Included
Located in Madrid, ES
, consisting of a square bronze base and a vase with two lion heads with rings on the sides and wave
Category
20th Century Unknown Other Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Bronze
The Mirror of Nitocris
By Thomas Engelhart
Located in New York, NY
-inspired mirror. The frame has six carved straps that have been highlighted through a gold Dutch metal
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Metal
Exuberant Square Mirror
By Thomas Engelhart
Located in New York, NY
four ribbon shapes sprouting from each side. The flourishes are wrapped in a yellow and gold, porphyry
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Paint, Paper
Art Nouveau Cameo Vase with Tulip Decor & Gilding, Daum Nancy, France, ca 1890
By Daum
Located in Vienna, AT
Baluster vase on a stepped base ring, bulbous body with a short neck and flared mouth rim
Category
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Glass
Materials
Glass
18th Century Antique Rare Cup Saucer Chine De Commande, Western Subjects Meissen
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
inch), diameter of foot ring 34 mm (1.33 inch).
Height of saucer 23 mm (0.91 inch), diameter of rim
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
H 0.04 in Dm 0.04 in
Pair of 19th Century Japanese Imari Vases with French Bronze Mounts
Located in New Orleans, LA
Imari colors of blue, terra cotta, gold and white. The pair features a Foo dog handle on each top, and
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Ceramics
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Berlin Iron Work Statue of Goethe
Located in Hudson, NY
of gold and silver to the state to help fund the coast and debts caused by the war effort. It was
Category
Antique 19th Century German Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Iron
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Middle Eastern Large Antique Silver Gem Set Intaglio Seal Ring
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional and large antique Middle Eastern regal gem set silver intaglio collectors seal ring dating from circa 1900. This large and heavy man’s ring is handcrafted with wonderf...
Category
Antique Early 1900s Afghan Other Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Au Presser Le Raisin Fut Foule, Intaglio Etching by Georges Rouault
By Georges Rouault
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Georges Rouault, French (1871 - 1958)
Title: Au Presser Le Raisin Fut Foule' (In the Winepress the Grapes were Crushed ) from the Misere Series, Plate 48
Year: 1922
Medium: I...
Category
1920s Expressionist Figurative Prints
Materials
Aquatint, Intaglio
Islamic Indo Persian Kulah Khud Helmet with Arabic Inscription
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Islamic Indo Persian kulah khud helmet with Arabic hand engravings.
Hand forged, made of heavy tinned copper metal Middle eastern influence warrior helmet decorated with hand chisel...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Islamic Metalwork
Materials
Metal, Steel
Pair of Framed Antique Intaglios
Located in East Hampton, NY
Pair of Antique intaglios newly framed on camouflage burlap.
Category
Antique 19th Century Decorative Art
Materials
Burlap, Glass, Plaster, Wood
Original Art Deco 'Cloud' Sofa by Harry & Lou Epstein
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco 'Cloud' Sofa by Harry & Lou Epstein. Three seater cloud back sofa with figured walnut show wood banding. Re-upholstered in olive green leather.
Designer: Harry & Lou Ep...
Category
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Leather, Walnut
French 19th Century Terracotta Bust of Madame Récamier, After Jean-Antoine Houdo
By Jean-Antoine Houdon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th century terracotta bust of "Madame Récamier (French, 1777-1849)" The coyly gazing downward beauty, holding a veil across her chest revealing her bosom, the veil ge...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
H 22.75 in W 12.75 in D 10 in
Abstract Egyptian - Mid 20th Century Watercolour Ancient Egypt by George De Goya
By George De Goya
Located in Watford, Hertfordshire
Professor George De Goya. PhD. MA. FRSA. Born In Budapest, 1915-1992, related to the Spanish artist Goya on his mother’s side. Educated in Budapest and France where he received a de...
Category
1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
H 16.62 in W 19.49 in D 1.38 in
Sculpture of The Egyptian Goddess Sekhmet
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish and chic figure of the Egyptian goddess Sekhmet dates to the late late 1970s and was created by Chapman as apart of a collection commemorating the worldwide exibition of...
Category
Late 20th Century American Egyptian Revival Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Set of Four Egyptian Antiquities, Pair of Sarcophagus Faience & Two Figurines
Located in New York, NY
This captivating authentic Egyptian Faience set was realized in ancient Egypt circa 3100 BCE. It offers two sarcophagus figurines- suggestive of miniature versions of King Tut's tomb...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Faience
H 2 in W 1.25 in D 1.25 in
Egyptian Revival Art Deco Green Ceramic Bastet Cat
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This 9-inch ceramic Bastet cat embodies the Post-War Egyptian Revival style, characterized by its sleek and stylized depiction of the ancient Egyptian feline deity. The cat, inspired...
Category
Mid-20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
18th century book plate of intaglio's
Located in Malton, GB
We have managed to get 4 late 18th early 19th century book plates and this one is of intaglio's. Great quality plate with no major faults and a great look. Framed recently in a blue ...
Category
Antique 18th Century Prints
Materials
Paper
Exceptional Egyptian Sarcophagus Mask
Located in London, GB
Exceptionally Fine Wooden Sarcophagus Mask
Third Intermediate Period, 21st Dynasty, circa 1069-945 BC.
Acacia wood, rosewood, hippopotamus ivory
Masterfully carved from a single pi...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Fruitwood, Hardwood
Egyptian Scarab Brass Beetle Figurine on Black Stone Stand
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Egyptian Scarab Brass Beetle Figurine on stone stand after the Egyptian Museum antiquities.A unique and beautiful addition to any Egyptian Art Deco collection.
This Vintage solid cas...
Category
Mid-20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Revival Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Stone, Brass, Bronze
Egyptian scarab
Located in EL CAMPELLO, ES
ITEM: Scarab
MATERIAL: Glazed steatite
CULTURE: Egyptian
PERIOD: Second Intermediate Period, 1700 – 1550 B.C
DIMENSIONS: 14 mm x 8 mm
CONDITION: Good condition
PROVENANCE: Ex America...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Antiquities
Materials
Stone
Copper Hand Etched Egyptian Pot Jardiniere
By Mamluke
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Middle Eastern Copper hand etched polished brass cache pot.
Could be used as a vase or Jardiniere, indoor or outdoor.
Figural scenes and pyramid architectural and geometric designs ...
Category
Early 20th Century Egyptian Islamic Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Copper
Scarab with prenomen for Amenhotep II
Located in EL CAMPELLO, ES
ITEM: Scarab with prenomen for Amenhotep II
MATERIAL: Steatite
CULTURE: Egyptian
PERIOD: New Kingdom, XVIIIth Dynasty, 1143 – 1417 B.C
DIMENSIONS: 15 mm x 11 mm
CONDITION: Good condi...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Antiquities
Materials
Stone
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Wearable Pair of Precious Roman Earrings
Located in Zurich, Canton Zurich
with a twisted wire that ends at the top into a volute and a little ring. From a small ring decorated
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Lebanese Classical Roman Antiquities
Materials
Carnelian, Gold
Pair of Chinese 12-Pounder Wood and Bronze Cannons
Located in Aspen, CO
base-ring. The base-rings of each barrel are engraved with a lengthy description in both complex and
Category
Antique 1860s Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Early 19th Century, Important Gilt bronze Jumbupati Buddha (Crowned), Thailand
Located in Central Hong-Kong, HK
, arm bands, bracelets, anklets and rings on fingers.
Early 19th century, Rattanakosin Kingdom
Gilded
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Thai Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
H 42.92 in W 29.53 in D 16.15 in
18th Century, Gilded Bronze, Crowned Buddha in Abhaya Mudra, Art of Thailand
Located in Central Hong-Kong, HK
extends from the robe all the way to the hands that palms were inlaid with flowery marks and rings were
Category
Antique 18th Century Thai Other Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
H 51.19 in W 15.75 in D 8.67 in
East Tibetan Cup Holder
Located in New York, NY
A round, covered bowl made of pierced iron filligree with traces of gold wash, it is completely
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities
Materials
Iron
Portrait of the Maire of Piedicavallo by Domenico Del Pino (Genoa, 1793 -1851)
By Domenico Del Pino
Located in London, GB
skilled designer – note for example the wedding band on the finger, the gold circle ear ring and subtle
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Paintings
H 18.9 in W 13 in D 2.17 in
Ancient Gold Viking Ring, 950 AD
Located in London, GB
A beautiful braided Viking ring, dating to approximately 950 AD.
An intricately formed piece
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Medieval Antiquities
Materials
Gold
Ancient Roman Gold Nicolo Intaglio Ring with Inscription
Located in London, GB
A fine Roman solid gold and nicolo intaglio finger ring, dating to the 2nd century AD.
The solid
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Unknown Antiquities
Antique Bronze Bells, Late 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
, emitting a clear, distinctive ring. The top of two of the bells contains a finial with a tiny bas-relief of
Category
Antique 1870s Indonesian Other Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Ring, after Antique Roman Models, Gold '22-Karat', 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Ring with smooth gold band and two pearls flanking a central piece framed in another flat band of
Category
20th Century European Greco Roman Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Gold, Other
Imperial Jadeite Archer's Rings by Carvin French
Located in New Orleans, LA
rings are the exact same size, each had to be meticulously hand-fitted with 18K gold and onyx to form
Category
Vintage 1960s Asian Sculptures
Materials
Jade, Onyx, Gold
Japanese Hand Cast Bronze Bell Rings Beautifully
Located in South Burlington, VT
been dealing in authentic Japanese and Chinese Fine art, antiquities, garden ornaments, lanterns and
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Cupid Pendant, Gold, Stones, Enamel, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
The white human figurine is suspended in the air thanks to three gold chains, which are joined in a
Category
Antique 17th Century European Baroque Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst, Gold, Enamel
Jasper Gold Box with Burma Rubies
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite French circa 1880 jasper and gold box is accented with Burma rubies, emeralds and
Category
Antique 19th Century French Egyptian Revival Decorative Boxes
Materials
Gold, Enamel
"Vase of Bacchus" by G. Servant
By Georges Emile Henri Servant
Located in PARIS, FR
to the front and back by a beast mask suspending a ring, on a waisted foot above a quadripartite
Category
Antique 1860s French Vases
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Lamps in Cuir de Cordoue Imitation Porcelain, circa 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
of stylized foliage, in a baluster shape. White background frieze and neck ring with a decor of ochre
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Louis XVI-Style Gilt Bronze and Amethyst Cassolettes by Alfred Beurdeley
By Louis August Alfred Beurdeley 1
Located in New Orleans, LA
taste, the cassolettes feature elements of classical antiquity, including majestic doré bronze mounts in
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Vases
Materials
Amethyst, Bronze
H 10.5 in W 5.25 in D 3.63 in
Art Nouveau Cameo Vase with Iris Decor & Mounting Daum Nancy, France, circa 1900
By Daum
Located in Vienna, AT
the stand area with plastically shaped iris and stand ring with leaf relief.
Gold painted cross of
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Glass
Materials
Glass
H 8.03 in W 4.52 in D 3.3 in
Fantastic Set of Italian Hand Carved and Parcel Paint Urns, C. 1950
Located in Dallas, TX
intentionally distressed wood, designed to mimic antiquity. Both urns have been carved in the classical calyx
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Urns
Materials
Wood, Paint
Goddess Fortuna Carnelian Roman Ring, Imperial Era, 1st-2nd c AD, Provenance
Located in Sofia, BG
Ring with the Goddess Fortuna
Roman art, beginning of the imperial era (1st-2nd century AD
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antiquities
Materials
Gold
Extraordinary Large Three Rings Bronze Age Torque, 2000-1500 BC, Provenance
Located in Sofia, BG
Torque composed of three rings
European art, circa 2000-1500 BC
Bronze
D max ext: 16.3 cm
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Byzantine Rare Standing Horse Barrel Lock, Fine Condition, 8th-9th C AD
Located in Sofia, BG
A bronze barrel-lock formed as a standing horse with curved legs, ring-and-dot motifs to the body
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Bulgarian Rustic Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
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H 1.5 in W 1.5 in D 1 in
Antique Burmese Temple Bronze Bell with Elaborate Adornment, 18th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
three decorative rings, the top ring featuring petal motifs. The bell can be hung thanks to a ring
Category
Antique 18th Century Burmese Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Bronze Bonsho Buddhist Temple Bell 18th/19th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
ring of projecting stylized lappets, the body with four panels incorporating studs eminating from
Category
Antique 19th Century Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Set of 3 Khmer Bronze Palanquin
Located in Vosselaar, BE
These Palanquin rings were used to slide a wooden pole trough which carried a litter. In this
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Ring, after Antique Roman Models, Gold 22-Karat, 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Ring with smooth gold band and two pearls flanking a central piece framed in another flat band of
Category
20th Century European Greco Roman Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Gold, Other
Early 20th Century French Handcrafted Cloisonne Copper Vase with Brass Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
in excellent condition with rich, exotic colors in a green, blue and gold palette.
In antiquity, the
Category
Early 20th Century French Vases
Materials
Brass, Copper
Vintage Pair of Cast Iron Fleur De Lys Door Stops, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
,” its cross-bar, or knop, or ring, and its triple ” stalk,” is probably of no greater antiquity than
Category
Vintage 1950s Doors and Gates
Materials
Iron
Roman Silver and Gold Finger Ring Depicting a Sphinx
Located in Zurich, Canton Zurich
Silver finger ring topped with a gold sheet oval plate depicting a laying sphinx in high relief
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antiquities
Materials
Gold, Silver
Ancient Greek Silver Coin Gold Ring Depicting Lion, Time of Alexander the Great
Located in Berlin, DE
-carat gold (Cartier/Bulgari color mix) contemporary binding recalling the ancient styles. The ring is
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antiquities
Materials
Gold, Silver
Pre Columbian Quimbaya Pottery Seated Retablo Figure
Located in New York, NY
hand in upward gesture. His legs, at knees are constricted.
Ancient gold nose ring through pierced
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities
Bent Knudsen 14K Gold Ring #39 with Chrysoprase
By Bent Knudsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bent Knudsen 14K Gold Ring with Chrysopras #39. The ring is so that it can easily be adjusted in
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Antiquities
Materials
Gold
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Antiquities Gold Ring For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antiquities gold ring for your home. Each antiquities gold ring for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and stone. Find 16 options for an antique or vintage antiquities gold ring now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the antiquities gold ring you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A antiquities gold ring is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in modern, Art Nouveau and Georgian styles are sought with frequency. Daum and Studio Greytak each produced at least one beautiful antiquities gold ring that is worth considering.
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- Is antique gold real gold?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Antique gold is as real as contemporary gold. Pure gold is 24-karats, though few pieces of jewelry are actually made completely of 24-karat gold because it's extremely soft. 14-karat and 18-karat gold jewelry is usually mixed with alloy to make the piece a bit more durable.
- What is a gold signet ring?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021The gold signet ring is traditionally a symbol of heritage. It is often handed down through the generations of a family. It is also known as the “gentleman's ring” or “seal rings.” The name comes from the Latin 'Signum' which means “sign.” On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage gold signet rings.
- Can engagement rings be gold?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Engagement rings can be gold. However, because gold is a softer metal than other metals, such as platinum, making it less popular.
- Are all Cartier rings gold?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023No, not all Cartier rings are gold. Although the luxury jewelry maker produces many white, rose and yellow gold pieces, some rings are platinum. The French jewelry house, founded in 1847 by Louis-François Cartier, pioneered the use of platinum in fine jewelry in the late 1800s, identifying the strong, lustrous metal as ideal for bringing out the true qualities of diamonds. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Cartier rings.
- Can wedding rings be gold?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023Yes, wedding rings can be gold. Your options also aren't limited to the traditional warm-glowing yellow, as many makers offer wedding rings in white gold and rose gold as well. Most wedding rings feature 14-karat or 18-karat gold rather than pure 24-karat gold because alloys are stronger and more resistant to breakage and scratching. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of gold wedding rings.
- Do antique rings have hallmarks?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023Yes, 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 14, 2023No, most gold wedding rings aren't pure gold. Pure or 24-karat gold is a malleable material and generally isn't a good choice for making jewelry intended to be worn every day. As a result, most wedding rings are made of a gold alloy, such as 18-karat or 14-karat gold. Find a large selection of gold wedding rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Whether or not an antique gold finish is real gold or not depends on the item in question. Often, things said to have an "antique gold finish" simply have a gold-toned finish. However, in some cases, the finish may be real gold plating. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of gold decorative objects and jewelry.
- What were antique rings made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Antique 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.
- Can wedding rings be white gold?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Yes, white gold can be used in wedding rings. In fact, the precious metal offers distinctive benefits because it doesn't tarnish and resists corrosion. The metal is also relatively malleable, allowing it to be adorned with intricate details and engravings. Shop a range of white gold wedding rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023Yes, engagement rings can be rose gold. In fact, many people love the warm pinkish glow of the precious metal and choose it for their engagement rings. In addition, rose gold doesn't tarnish and is highly resistant to scratches. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of rose gold engagement rings.
- Is a Cartier ring solid gold?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, a Cartier ring is not usually solid gold. Typically, the French luxury jewelry maker uses 18-karat gold to craft jewelry. An 18-karat gold ring is 75 percent gold and 25 percent metal alloy. Shop a collection of Cartier rings on 1stDibs.
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- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021Since 24k gold is too soft, jewelry made with this kind of gold tends to bend easily. It is preferable to use 10k, 14k or 18k gold for rings. Find a collection of vintage and antique gold rings on 1stDibs.
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- What does a gold lion ring mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A gold lion ring can be a symbol of strength and leadership as well as a piece meant to bring protection to the wearer. Wearing it on the right hand can accentuate the meaning of the leadership qualities, while wearing it on the left hand emphasizes its protection qualities. Shop a range of authentic gold lion rings on 1stDibs.
- Are Swarovski rings real gold?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Swarovski rings are made from palladium and gold-plated metals, rather than 18 carat gold. As a result they are more suited to handling wear and tear.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023No, gold wedding rings are not out of style. While the circle shape has always symbolized an unending pledge of love to one's partner, preferred materials in the production of wedding bands have changed over time. Metals such as iron in early Rome replaced the wedding rings of bone and ivory that came before them. These days, white gold and yellow gold are still among the most popular metals for engagement rings and wedding rings. Find antique and vintage wedding rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023Whether or not gold engagement rings are outdated is a matter of opinion. Yellow gold has been used to produce rings for centuries. However, white gold and rose gold can be appealing for those who want something different for an engagement ring. Because you'll likely wear your engagement ring for years to come, it's a good idea to choose pieces that appeal to you rather than following trends that change from season to season. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of engagement rings.
- Is a Cartier ring real gold?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023Whether a Cartier ring is real gold depends on the piece. Cartier only uses genuine 18-karat white gold, yellow gold and rose gold for rings labeled as "gold rings." However, Cartier also offers rings crafted out of materials like platinum, so not all pieces produced by the French luxury jewelry maker are gold. Shop a large selection of Cartier rings on 1stDibs.
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