Byzantine Architectural Gold Bishop Ring Set With intaglio
Located in Firenze, IT
The engraving depicting a lamb surmounted by a cross allows the object to be associated with a bishop's ring, since the Agnus Dei symbolically represents Christ, as attested by the e...
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cristofol Paris Art Moderne amethyst and gold cocktail ring
Located in New York, NY
An Art Moderne gold and amethyst "bishops" ring of impressive scale, centered by a large step-cut amethyst, in a pierced and split geometric mount featuring two fleur-de-lis on each ...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
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White Gold Earrings with Ceylon Sapphire and Diamonds
Located in Vannes, FR
In the Middle Ages, the sapphire became this symbol of the union of the prelate and the sky and adorned the rings of bishops. Go to our showcase page for more updates and click on t...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Jill Garber Antique Austro Hungarian Cross Necklace with Turquoise and Amethyst
By Jill Garber
Located in Saginaw, MI
As such it was highlighted in crowns, scepters and rings, Christian Bishops once wore Amethyst rings because its purple color was meant to symbolize royalty and an allegiance to Christ
Amethyst, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Jill Garber Antique Goddess Cameo, Amethyst with French Medals Drop Necklace
By Jill Garber
Located in Saginaw, MI
As such it was highlighted in crowns, scepters and rings, Christian Bishops once wore Amethyst rings because its purple color was meant to symbolize royalty and an allegiance to Christ
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Jill Garber Sacred French Portrait of Christ, Amethyst and Onyx Festoon Necklace
By Jill Garber
Located in Saginaw, MI
As such it was highlighted in crowns, scepters and rings, Christian Bishops once wore Amethyst rings because its purple color was meant to symbolize royalty and an allegiance to Christ
Amethyst, Onyx, Sterling Silver, Gold-filled, Mixed Metal
Jill Garber 19th Century Sistine Madonna Angels Portrait Necklace with Amethyst
By Jill Garber
Located in Saginaw, MI
Many believe that the Amethyst crystal was synonymous with luxury. Christian Bishops once wore Amethyst rings because its purple color was meant to symbolize royalty and an allegianc...
Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
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14 Karat Yellow Gold Amethyst Bishop Ring
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A, beautiful 14 Karat yellow gold Amethyst, Bishop's ring. With, a beautiful faceted 0.5" in x 0.5" in Amethyst stone.
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Vintage Historic Mixed Metal Bishop Ring
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautifully designed, historic Bishop’s ring consisting of blended metals. Great craftsmanship throughout the ring, decorated on all four sides with high relief designs.
Mixed Metal
19th Century Vintage Historic Mixed Metals Bishop Ring
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage historic Bishop Ring made of blended metals. Rings of this kind, that have survived over time, are rare finds.
Mixed Metal
Rare Antique Imposing Amethyst Diamond Angel Bishop Ring, circa 1890
Located in Napoli, IT
Embraced By Angels Rare to get in our jewellery inventory, antique Bishop ring are very scarce in general This amazing 1890 ca example comes from a private collection, perfect condi...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable
Yellow Gold Bishop’s Amethyst Ring
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A, beautiful bishops ring with a stunning cabochon amethyst. This beautiful bishops ring is part of a private collection
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Georgian Amethyst Ring 18 Carat Gold, circa 1780
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
Both the gallery and the shank also feature beautiful engraving all around. A Bishop’s Ring is a ring worn by bishops on the third finger of the right hand signifying that the bisho...
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Unavailable
Charlemagne Ring, 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Olivia Cummings
Located in Kew, Victoria
Noticing the magic power of this ring, the bishop, wishing to deter Charlemagne, threw the gem into a nearby lake.
Black Diamond, Green Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Magnificent Antique Bishops Ring Diamond & Emerald
Located in Chicago, IL
Large and Impressive Bishops Ring, 18K yellow Gold set with old Mine Cut Diamonds totaling 4 carats. and centrally set with a step cut Emerald weighing 6 carats.Finger size = 14, com...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1930s Yellow Gold Diamond & Amethyst Bishops Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa: 1930s 18K yellow Gold Bishops Ring. Centrally set with an Oval Amethyst Approximately 12 to 14 Carats and surrounded by approximately 2 Carats of old Mine Cut Diamonds.
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Citrine and 9 Carat Gold Bishops Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous stone is approximately 20carat and set within a 9 carat gold bishops ring with the ankh symbol modelled in the gold on the shoulders.
Citrine, Gold
Vintage Rock Crystal Diamond Platinum and 18kt Gold Bishop's Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Bishop's ring in platinum and 18kt yellow gold adorned with a large rock-crytal cross on a background of radiant decoration with cut sides in a scalloped entourage of eight-eight cut...
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Victorian Ornate Pale Blue Sapphire Gold Bishops Ring
Located in London, GB
A highly decorative and ornate Bishop's ring carat 1899, finely crafted in 18 carat yellow gold with a large marquise-shaped pale blue sapphire intaglio carved with a mitre atop a sh...
Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Antique Silver Saint Anthony of Padua Bishop Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
This ancient 18th century bishop’s ring, made of silver, has a peculiar mount lavishly decorated with side seraphim and a filigree in the lower part of the stem.
Silver
Bishop's Ring 13 carat Citrine
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
18k yellow gold ring, substantial in size and design, with scrolling waves of golden texture surrounding a 13 carat oval citrine. The ring is sizable on request. The top measures 1 i...
Citrine, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Amethyst Gold Bishop Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
This ring is designed out of with an oval faceted collet set amethyst. The 18Kt chased setting decorated with puttis holding religious symbols cups and tiara The ring has been ma...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian Amethyst Gold Bishop's Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
BERNARDO ANTICHITÀ PONTE VECCHIO FLORENCE The Siberian Amethyst of which is only seen in Royal Regalia. 18kt Rose Gold mount with a Cross on each shoulder and in oval recesses. Siz...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Gold Intaglio Signet Bishop's Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
BERNARDO ANTICHITÀ PONTE VECCHIO FLORENCE The oval shape with engraved armorial. Size: 10 1/2 Weight:20gr.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian Amethyst Gold Bishop's Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Oval amethyst approximately 7ct and 18kt yellow gold mount with a carved winged putti on each shoulder. Size : 7 Weight:13,5gr.
Amethyst, Gold
Antique Gold and Rubelite Bishop Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Bicolored gold and oval rubelite with religious symbol. Size : 8 1/4 Weight : 15,4gr.
Rubelite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Gold and Amethyst Bishop Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Square cut amethyst mounted 18kt gold and the shank engraved with religious symbols Size 10 Weight: 22,3gr.
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
18 Karat Gold and Amethyst Bishop's Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Oval amethyst approximately 8ct large body with high relief foliate decoration and depictions of crosses. Size : 9 Weight : 31gr.
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Large Amethyst Bishop Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Ring in 18k yellow gold bezel-set with a large oval amethyst, the shoulder decorated with chiseled crosses Size 7 Weight 15,7 gr
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Cushion Cut Amethyst Bishop Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Ring in 18k yellow gold bezel-set with a cushion cut amethyst, the shoulder decorated with chiseled cross Size 7 Weight 18,7 gr
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1915 Amethyst 18 Karat Yellow Gold Intaglio Ecclesiastical Antique Bishop's Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Completed by high polished accents. Inscribed 'Bishop Fiske September 29, 1915' for bishop Charles Fiske.
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1915 Amethyst 18 Karat Yellow Gold Intaglio Ecclesiastical Antique Bishop's Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Completed by high polished accents. Inscribed 'Bishop Fiske September 29, 1915' for bishop Charles Fiske.
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring .68ct Antique Platinum Bishop & Bishop
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Art Deco Antique from 1930's Sapphire Diamond Ring .68ct Vintage Platinum Features a Genuine .53ct Natural Blue Round Sapphire at its Center Trademarked Bishop &...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
An amethyst English Bishop seal ring
Located in Firenze, IT
The large marquise-cut amethyst with intaglio carved the seal of the english bishop ,collet set within a heavy 18ct yellow gold mounted, scroll engraved throughout, with the monog...
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Antique Tiffany & Co. Amethyst Cabochon 18 Karat Gold Bishop Ecclesiastical Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
O'Connor - attributed to John J. O' Connor Bishop of Newark, NJ Fully signed Tiffany & Co.
Amethyst, Gold, 18k 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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