Van Cleef & Arpels Armor Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels "Armor" Ring Gold, Pearls, Diamonds Circa 2001 Designed as a pavé-set brilliant-cut diamonds band centering an undulating wave motif set with marquise-shaped and b...
Diamond, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
12ct Blue Sapphire Armor Ring With Tsavorite & Diamonds Made In 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:2.56g,D:2.25ct,SI:25.33g, SAPP:12ct,TSAV:1.08ct Size: US-7.75
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Floating Triangle Geometric Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By Karma El Khalil
Located in New York, NY
18k Yellow Gold Floating Triangle Geometric Ring demonstrates a play between positive & negative space, features solid gold triangles facing inward, floating with empty space in betw...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Luna Scamuzzi for Lucifer vir Honestus Diamond and 18K Rose Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This striking diamond and 18-karat rose gold “Armor” ring by Luna Scamuzzi for Lucifer Vir Honestus is a must-have for those with a keen sense of style.
Diamond, Rose Gold
$5,500 / item
Ruby Diamond Armour Knuckle Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold and sterling silver. It is set in 1.65 carats ruby & 2.99 carats diamonds in blackened finish. The ring is a size 7 and ma...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
$4,800 / item
Turquoise Diamond Armour Knuckle Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold and sterling silver. It is set in 1.58 carats turquoise & 2.52 carats diamonds in blackened finish. The ring is a size 7 a...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Body Armor Men's Signet Ring Sundial Band
By K. Brunini Jewels
Located in Solana Beach, CA
The K. Brunini Body Armor Collection features sterling silver time traveler pendants, functioning sundials, compass pendants, and fire-blasted sterling silver cuffs.. These amulets c...
Sterling Silver
$1,520 / item
Body Armor Men's Sundial Band
By K. Brunini Jewels
Located in Solana Beach, CA
The K. Brunini Body Armor Collection features sundial rings, water buffalo horn earrings, sterling silver time traveler pendants, functioning sundials, compass pendants, and fire-bla...
Sterling Silver
Body Armor Men's Sundial Ring with Sapphire in 18k Gold Bezel
By K. Brunini Jewels
Located in Solana Beach, CA
Body Armor sundial ring in sterling silver with 18k yellow gold bezel and 1.33 carat sapphire.
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Black Enamel Heart Ring Emerald Gold
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Within the framework of Spiritual Armour, this ring acts as a functional modern talisman, designed to anchor the wearer with a sense of healing and spiritual integrity.
Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel
$412Sale Price|25% Off
Snake Ring Serpent Blue Enamel Eyes
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Within the framework of Spiritual Armour, this ring acts as a functional modern talisman, bridging the raw energy of early 21st-century Parisian design with a narrative of protection...
Enamel, Gold Plate, Brass
Snake Ring Silver Emerald Ruby Adjustable J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Within the framework of Spiritual Armour, this ring acts as a functional modern talisman, designed to anchor the wearer with a sense of instinctive protection and grounded power.
Emerald, Ruby, Silver
Snake Ring Serpent White Sapphire Emerald Ruby Gold
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Within the framework of Spiritual Armour, this ring acts as a functional modern talisman, designed to anchor the wearer with a sense of wholeness and grounded power.
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold Plate
C1880 18K Signet Ring By Virtue and Valour, size 7.25
Located in Baltimore, MD
The crest of this ring shows an armored arm to the dexter, the hand grasping a knife.
18k Gold
Black Diamond Snake Ring Victorian Style J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Within the framework of Spiritual Armour, the ring serves as a functional modern talisman where the snake acts as both guardian and witness.
Emerald, Black Diamond, Gold Plate, 14k Gold
Black Diamond Snake Serpent Ring Gold Plated Sterling Silver
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed as "spiritual armour," this ring merges 19th-century Memento Mori aesthetics with a clean, contemporary edge, ideal for collectors of symbolic fine jewelry.
Black Diamond, Gold Plate, Silver, 14k Gold
Pink Sapphire Snake Ring Sterling Silver Wrap Serpent J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Drawing on the alchemical tradition of the Ouroboros and the concept of spiritual armor, the ring serves as a symbolic guardian for the wearer, representing transformation and the en...
Pink Sapphire, Sterling Silver, Silver
Aquamarine Marquis Serpent Ring Gold Plated Silver Ruby Eyes J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Within the framework of Spiritual Armour, this ring acts as a functional modern talisman, designed to anchor the wearer with a sense of renewal and grounded power.
Aquamarine, Ruby, Gold Plate, Silver
Fleur de Lis Motif Silver and Niello Medieval Ring 1300 - 1400
Located in Chicago, IL
Beyond jewelry, niello was also used to embellish arms and armor. Condition: The ring survives in original condition with most of the niello beautifully preserved.
Silver, Niello
Italian 19th century Baroque st. Carrara, Sienna, Rosso Antico marble side table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This intricately detailed carved marble table is raised on a triangular stepped base below three standing winged maidens decorated with large and richly carved acanthus leaves, oval ...
Marble
1960s French Brass & Metal Chain Mail Urn From Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The urn body, measuring 10 inches in diameter, is elegantly encased in woven chain mail—a historical armor technique where small metal rings interlock to form a sturdy mesh.
Metal, Brass
Unavailable
Sterling Silver Armor Ring
By Mistova Craftman
Located in Beijing, CN
Mistova's Armor ring has a segmented design and is made from sterling silver with a highly polished surface to create a luxurious feel to the streamlined design.
Sterling Silver
Unavailable
18 Carat Gold Armor Ring
By Mistova Craftman
Located in Beijing, CN
Mistova's Armor ring has a segmented design and is made from 18K gold.
18k Gold
Unavailable
Lillian Shalom Surrealist Eye Armor Ring
By Lillian Shalom
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
“GALA” Armor Ring Named after Gala Dali, wife and muse of artist, Salvador Dali.
Lillian Shalom Gilded Art Deco Statement Armor Ring
By Lillian Shalom
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Hercules Statement Art Deco Armor Ring. Designed by Los Angeles based jewelry designer Lillian Shalom.
Gold Plate, Silver
Unavailable
Diamond Pave Gold Armour Ring
By LFrank
Located in Venice, CA
A chic and sparkling stunner. This ring is both dramatic and easy to wear. 180 (3.70 ct) small mixed color full cut pavé diamonds elegantly cover a curved rectangular shape. The rect...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Akillis Python Armor Ring 18 Karat Rose Gold White Diamonds
By Akillis
Located in Neuilly sur Seine, FR
18K Rose Gold AKILLIS Python ARMOR ring set with white diamonds Diamonds (cts): 0,98 With the Python collection AKILLIS takes the bold graphic power of snake scales and weaves th...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18 Carat Armor Necklace, Armor Earrings, Armor Ring Suite
By Mistova Craftman
Located in Beijing, CN
18K gold suite from our Nova 02 Collection. The beautifully segmented designs highlight bold characteristics.
18k Gold
10X8mm Oval Tanzanite, Diamond Engagement Ringת Ring Guard. Jordan Athena Armour
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Big beautiful Tanzanite 2.50 carat & marquise diamonds unique engagement ring Jordan, with Athena Armor ring guard, modern Victorian engagement ring set.
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
Rosalia Armour Claw Ring in 24K Gold
Located in Miami Beach, FL
A long nail encrusted with 24k gold plated brass vines and bees connected to an armor ring. This is one of the designs that was worn Rosalia in her video, Aute Couture.
Gold, 24k Gold
Unavailable
Diamond Silver Full Finger Ring
By SAMIRA 13
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
The diamond Knight Armor Ring by designer Samira13 utitlizes pave diamonds for modernity and rose cuts for a touch of Old World charm.
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Unavailable
Black Grunge Gold Cocktail Ring by GROMOV
Located in New York, NY
The BONE ARMOR Ring is crafted in black grunge gold and conceived as a sculptural object inspired by organic armor, skeletal structures, and protective forms found in nature.
Gold, 14k Gold
Akillis Python Armor White Gold White Diamond Ring
By Akillis
Located in Neuilly sur Seine, FR
18K White Gold AKILLIS Python ARMOR ring set with white diamonds Diamonds (cts): 2.11 With the Python collection AKILLIS takes the bold graphic power of snake scales and weaves th...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable
Men's Ruby and Diamond Armored Crest Ring
Located in METAIRIE, LA
This 14 Karat Yellow Gold Armored Crest Ring features 6 Round cut Natural Regal Red Rubies totaling 0.20 carats with a central diagonally set array of 5 Nearly Colorless Nearly Flawl...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Moissanite 1.30ct Unique Engagement Ring, Athena & Two Athena Armor Bands
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Beautiful & delicate Oval Moissanite unique engagement ring - "Athena" & Two Athena's Armors. Hand made with care.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Diamond 1.30ct Unique Engagement Ring, "Athena" & Two Athena's Armors Bands
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Beautiful & delicate Oval diamond unique engagement ring - "Athena" & Two Athena's Armors. Hand made with care.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Loree Rodin 18 Karat White Gold Maltese Armor Cross Diamond Rin
By Loree Rodkin
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
18K white gold rhodium Loree Rodkin Maltese cross armor full finger cocktail ring with 2.21 carats of round brilliant diamonds and hinges for flexibility.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Oval Tanzanite, Diamond Engagement Ring, Two matching Crown Ring Athena Crown
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Royal, feminine, and beautiful three-ring set, natural oval tanzanite & marquise diamonds unique engagement ring Athena Armour.
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
Diamond Pave Mosaic Ring
By LFrank
Located in Venice, CA
This bold, armor-like ring is given a playful and sparkling touch with diamond mosaic detailing throughout.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable
Vintage 14k Onyx Cameo Statement Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
He is further depicted in armor. The shoulders of the ring feature intricate engravings, which depict the curling body of a serpent.
Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
Rhodium Baroque Pearl 4 Finger Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
A luxurious twist on the armor knuckle rings. Baroque and freshwater pearls in an adjustable 4 Finger Ring.
Gold, 24k Gold, Gold Plate, Rhodium
Unavailable
Champagne Diamond Silver Full Finger Ring
By SAMIRA 13
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
A contemporary interpretation of Medieval armor, this double knuckle ring from Samira13 is encrusted with 3.2 carats of pave and rose cut champagne diamonds set in black rhodium plat...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Rhodium, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
Diamond Armour Ring
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A unique 18k white gold diamond armour ring. The ring comprises of 27 flower motifs each with 7 round brilliant cut diamonds in claw settings, with a total weight of approximately 6....
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Loree Rodkin Armor Ring
Located in Carmel, CA
This is an 'Armor' ring designed and made by Loree Rodkin. This 18k gold ring features Diamond accents and a black rhodium finish, which was recently refurbished.
Diamond, 18k Gold
C1890 Bloodstone Signet Ring with Dexter Arm Embowed in Armor
Located in Baltimore, MD
Bloodstone signet ring of polished 18 carat gold with an arm embowed to the dexter and grasping a sword. The embowed arm is a heraldic symbol denoting a person with leadership qualit...
Agate, 18k Gold
UGO CACCIATORI 8.5 Silver Sterling Silver Diamond Shaped Armor Engraved Ring
By UGO CACCIATORI
Located in San Francisco, CA
UGO CACCIATORI ring in engraved sterling silver with a textured warrior's armor motif.
Sterling Silver
Medieval Vintage Ring 4 Carat tw Black Diamond & Yellow Diamond Knuckle Ring
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Medieval, Unique, Bold, Interesting are just a few words that describe this beautiful piece. This ring is a ring armor design that fits over ¾ of your finger and bends with your move...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond
Silver Intaglio Men's Ring with Roman Profile Portrait 1st-3rd Century AD
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 1st-3rd century AD Top size: 21 mm Size 9 ½ Weight 18.84 gr The intaglio of Roman production dates to the I-III century AD and is made in silver with a particular decoration...
Silver
Pair Japanese Art Deco Flambe Porcelain Lamps
By Japanese Studio
Located in Wilton, CT
Pair Japanese porcelain lamps with ring handles and armored shoulders and rich flambe glaze.
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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