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Victorian 2.10ct Diamond Boat Ring, c.1880s
Victorian 2.10ct Diamond Boat Ring, c.1880s

Victorian 2.10ct Diamond Boat Ring, c.1880s

Located in London, GB

This stunning boat ring dates back to the Victorian period. The largest diamond of the array sits

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Antique 1880s British Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian 18ct Gold Sapphire & Diamond Boat Ring
Victorian 18ct Gold Sapphire & Diamond Boat Ring

Victorian 18ct Gold Sapphire & Diamond Boat Ring

Located in Brighton, GB

Victorian Sapphire & Diamond Boat Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Two row- sapphire & diamond boat

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian 1.40ct Emerald and Diamond Boat Ring, c.1880s
Victorian 1.40ct Emerald and Diamond Boat Ring, c.1880s

Victorian 1.40ct Emerald and Diamond Boat Ring, c.1880s

Located in London, GB

This exquisite Victorian boat ring features a marquise cut emerald at its centre. The deep coloured

Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 0.90ct Pink Sapphire and Diamond Boat ring, c.1880s
Victorian 0.90ct Pink Sapphire and Diamond Boat ring, c.1880s

Victorian 0.90ct Pink Sapphire and Diamond Boat ring, c.1880s

Located in London, GB

This exquisite Victorian pink sapphire and diamond boat ring is truly a one of a kind piece

Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Old Cut Diamond Boat Ring
Edwardian Old Cut Diamond Boat Ring

Edwardian Old Cut Diamond Boat Ring

Located in London, GB

Here we have a wonderful old cut diamond ring dating back to the Edwardian period. This antique

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Vintage 1910s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian Carved 1.25 Ct Five Stone Boat Ring 18 KT
Victorian Carved 1.25 Ct Five Stone Boat Ring 18 KT

Victorian Carved 1.25 Ct Five Stone Boat Ring 18 KT

Located in Napoli, IT

This Gorgeous late Victorian five stone ring is 1900 ca. Enchanting boat shape skilfully carved and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Late Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique 18K Yellow Gold Old Cut Diamond 5 Stone Ring
Antique 18K Yellow Gold Old Cut Diamond 5 Stone Ring

Antique 18K Yellow Gold Old Cut Diamond 5 Stone Ring

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

sparkling diamonds, which graduate from the centre out, creating a classic ‘boat’ ring, known as such for

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 1.05 Ct Diamond G VVS 18 Kt Platinum Navette Ring
Art Deco 1.05 Ct Diamond G VVS 18 Kt Platinum Navette Ring

Art Deco 1.05 Ct Diamond G VVS 18 Kt Platinum Navette Ring

Located in Napoli, IT

Dazzling rare Boat or Navette ring This outstanding Art Deco period rare navette ring catches the

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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold 0.17ct Old Mine Cut Diamond 5 Stone Ring
Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold 0.17ct Old Mine Cut Diamond 5 Stone Ring

Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold 0.17ct Old Mine Cut Diamond 5 Stone Ring

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

graduate from the centre out, creating a classic ‘boat’ ring, known as such for the shape. The largest

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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18ct Yellow Gold Stamped, Edwardian 5 Stone Diamond Ring with Rope Edge
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold Stamped, Edwardian 5 Stone Diamond Ring with Rope Edge

Antique 18ct Yellow Gold Stamped, Edwardian 5 Stone Diamond Ring with Rope Edge

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Boat Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Circa 1900 Step back in time with this exquisite Edwardian

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Diamond Boat Dress Ring, circa 1910
Edwardian Diamond Boat Dress Ring, circa 1910

Edwardian Diamond Boat Dress Ring, circa 1910

Located in London, GB

A stunning ring dating to the Edwardian era. There are two rows of graduating diamonds, starting in

Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Victorian 18ct Gold Ruby & Diamond Boat Shaped Ring
Antique Victorian 18ct Gold Ruby & Diamond Boat Shaped Ring

Antique Victorian 18ct Gold Ruby & Diamond Boat Shaped Ring

Located in Brighton, GB

Ruby & Diamond Ring Beautiful Boat Shaped Ring 18ct Gold Hallmarked Birmingham 1894 UK Size Q

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique 18ct Rose Gold Edwardian Opal & Diamond Boat Shaped Ring
Antique 18ct Rose Gold Edwardian Opal & Diamond Boat Shaped Ring

Antique 18ct Rose Gold Edwardian Opal & Diamond Boat Shaped Ring

Located in Brighton, GB

from 18ct rose gold and boasts a unique boat shape that is sure to turn heads. The ring is adorned with

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique 18ct Gold Stamped, Victorian Diamond Boat Shaped Ring, Circa 1880
Antique 18ct Gold Stamped, Victorian Diamond Boat Shaped Ring, Circa 1880

Antique 18ct Gold Stamped, Victorian Diamond Boat Shaped Ring, Circa 1880

Located in Brighton, GB

Victorian Old Cut Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Circa 1880 Victorian boat-shaped cluster ring, c.1880

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Ship wheel/Boat wheel Ring with Diamond Center & Brushed Satin Finish on Side
Ship wheel/Boat wheel Ring with Diamond Center & Brushed Satin Finish on Side

Ship wheel/Boat wheel Ring with Diamond Center & Brushed Satin Finish on Side

Located in Sugar Land, TX

♥ Product Summary ♥ Main Stone: Diamond Approx. Carat Weight: .05cttw Band Material: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Cut: Round Dimensions: 15mm x 13mm Weight: 10 grams

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21st Century and Contemporary American Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Vintage Turquoise and Diamond Navette Ring
Victorian Vintage Turquoise and Diamond Navette Ring

Victorian Vintage Turquoise and Diamond Navette Ring

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

French for "little boat" but this alternative engagement ring floats like an ocean liner on your hand

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Large Ancient Greek Rock Crystal Gold Ring 2nd Century BC
Large Ancient Greek Rock Crystal Gold Ring 2nd Century BC

Large Ancient Greek Rock Crystal Gold Ring 2nd Century BC

Located in Chicago, IL

a hexagonal stepped bezel. The boat-shaped shank of the ring is attached to the bezel with two

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Dome Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, Silver

Victorian Aquamarine and Diamond 18 Karat Gold Navette Dinner Ring
Victorian Aquamarine and Diamond 18 Karat Gold Navette Dinner Ring

Victorian Aquamarine and Diamond 18 Karat Gold Navette Dinner Ring

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

A vivacious Victorian diamond and aquamarine navette dinner ring that is long, sleek and slender

Category

Antique Early 1900s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Peter Suchy 1.50 Carat Round Diamond White Gold Domed Cocktail Ring
Peter Suchy 1.50 Carat Round Diamond White Gold Domed Cocktail Ring

Peter Suchy 1.50 Carat Round Diamond White Gold Domed Cocktail Ring

By Peter Suchy

Located in Stamford, CT

Spectacular diamond dome large cocktail ring. This ring boats 79 round brilliant cut diamonds of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone Band
Vintage Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone Band

Vintage Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone Band

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

The boat shape setting in this ring holds a total of 5 diamonds totalling 20pts. The smooth band in

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Vintage 1970s British Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Edwardian 1913 Art Nouveau Enamelled Guilloche Purse In .925 Sterling Silver
Edwardian 1913 Art Nouveau Enamelled Guilloche Purse In .925 Sterling Silver

Edwardian 1913 Art Nouveau Enamelled Guilloche Purse In .925 Sterling Silver

Located in Miami, FL

wares including salts, sauce boats, napkin rings and strainers as well as personal objects such as boxes

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Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Boxes and Cases

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Recent Sales

Antique Style Emerald and Diamond Boat Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold
Antique Style Emerald and Diamond Boat Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold

Antique Style Emerald and Diamond Boat Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold

Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire

A beautiful antique style Emerald and Diamond boat ring in 18ct Yellow Gold. It is a magnificent

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 15ct Gold Ruby Diamond Gypsy Boat Ring Size O 7.25 625 Chester 1910
Antique 15ct Gold Ruby Diamond Gypsy Boat Ring Size O 7.25 625 Chester 1910

Antique 15ct Gold Ruby Diamond Gypsy Boat Ring Size O 7.25 625 Chester 1910

Located in Camelford, GB

For your consideration I have this amazing: 15CT GOLD ANTIQUE RUBY AND DIAMOND GYPSY BOAT RING

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Early 20th Century British Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

1ct DIAMOND ROUND AND BAGUETTE CLUSTER BOAT RING IN 9CT GOLD
1ct DIAMOND ROUND AND BAGUETTE CLUSTER BOAT RING IN 9CT GOLD

1ct DIAMOND ROUND AND BAGUETTE CLUSTER BOAT RING IN 9CT GOLD

Located in Ilford, GB

DIAMOND Classic Cluster 1 Carat Sparkling cluster of round & baguette cut Diamonds G/H SI2 Weight: 3.3g Number Of Stones:3+12 Total Carates: Round Cut = 0.80ct Baguette Cut...

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21st Century and Contemporary British Cluster Rings

1ct DIAMOND ROUND AND BAGUETTE CLUSTER BOAT RING IN 9CT WHITE GOLD
1ct DIAMOND ROUND AND BAGUETTE CLUSTER BOAT RING IN 9CT WHITE GOLD

1ct DIAMOND ROUND AND BAGUETTE CLUSTER BOAT RING IN 9CT WHITE GOLD

Located in Ilford, GB

DIAMOND Classic Cluster 1 Carat Sparkling cluster of round & baguette cut Diamonds G/H SI2 Weight: 3.3g Number Of Stones:3+12 Total Carates: Round Cut = 0.80ct Baguette Cut...

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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Antique Diamond Boat Shape Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Ring
Antique Diamond Boat Shape Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Ring

Antique Diamond Boat Shape Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Ring

Located in Preston, Lancashire

Antique diamond five stone boat shape ring, beautifully crafted in 18k yellow gold, fully

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Vintage 1910s British Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Emerald Diamond Five Stone Boat Shaped Ring
Edwardian Emerald Diamond Five Stone Boat Shaped Ring

Edwardian Emerald Diamond Five Stone Boat Shaped Ring

Located in London, GB

An unusual and very impressive and pretty emerald and diamond ring. It was made in the Edwardian

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

1.25ct Diamond Cluster Boat Shaped Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold
1.25ct Diamond Cluster Boat Shaped Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold

1.25ct Diamond Cluster Boat Shaped Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold

Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire

This beautifully sparkly ring holds a cluster of 13 clear and bright Brilliant Cut Diamonds

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Art Deco Navette or Boat Shaped Ring with Rose Cut Diamonds
Vintage Art Deco Navette or Boat Shaped Ring with Rose Cut Diamonds

Vintage Art Deco Navette or Boat Shaped Ring with Rose Cut Diamonds

Located in Antwerp, BE

Antique jewelry object group: ring Condition: very good condition Ring size Continental: 56 & 17

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Vintage 1920s Belgian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique 9ct Gold Sapphire Diamond Gypsy Eternity Ring 375 Purity
Antique 9ct Gold Sapphire Diamond Gypsy Eternity Ring 375 Purity

Antique 9ct Gold Sapphire Diamond Gypsy Eternity Ring 375 Purity

Located in Camelford, GB

. Setting: 5 Stone rub over Eternity. Style: Classic Gypsy / Boat Eternity Victorian Style Ring Age: Antique

Category

Early 20th Century British Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Find Your Significant Other in One of a Kind Colored Diamond Cocktail Ring
Find Your Significant Other in One of a Kind Colored Diamond Cocktail Ring

Find Your Significant Other in One of a Kind Colored Diamond Cocktail Ring

By ROHIT JAIN

Located in NEW DELHI, IN

life like a piece of cake. Even when this piece of Art prides your closet. Differently done, this Boat

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2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Other, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Go...

Mid-Century Pearl Diamond Gold Sculptural Ring
Mid-Century Pearl Diamond Gold Sculptural Ring

Mid-Century Pearl Diamond Gold Sculptural Ring

Located in London, GB

shape of a swan or prow of a viking boat. Ring Size: UK:H US:3.75 EU:46.1 Asia:6

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Vintage 1950s French Modernist Fashion Rings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique 18ct Gold Edwardian Ruby & Diamond Boat Shaped Ring
Antique 18ct Gold Edwardian Ruby & Diamond Boat Shaped Ring

Antique 18ct Gold Edwardian Ruby & Diamond Boat Shaped Ring

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Boat Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Hallmarked Birmingham 1902 Gorgeous, Edwardian boat shaped

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

18ct Yellow Gold, Chester Hallmarked 1916, Sapphire & Diamond Five Stone Ring
18ct Yellow Gold, Chester Hallmarked 1916, Sapphire & Diamond Five Stone Ring

18ct Yellow Gold, Chester Hallmarked 1916, Sapphire & Diamond Five Stone Ring

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Boat Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Hallmarked Chester 1916 Behold this stunning 18ct yellow

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Rose Cut Diamond 5 Stone Ring
Antique 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Rose Cut Diamond 5 Stone Ring

Antique 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Rose Cut Diamond 5 Stone Ring

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

graduate from the centre out, creating a classic ‘boat’ ring, named as such for the shape. The ring is

Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1970s Ruby and Diamond Set Boat Head Ring
1970s Ruby and Diamond Set Boat Head Ring

1970s Ruby and Diamond Set Boat Head Ring

Located in London, England

A Victorian style boat head ring set in 18ct yellow gold. With three round faceted rubies pave set

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Vintage 1970s Unknown High Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Ruby & Diamond 18K Gold Cluster Boat Shaped Ring - 1896
Antique Victorian Ruby & Diamond 18K Gold Cluster Boat Shaped Ring - 1896

Antique Victorian Ruby & Diamond 18K Gold Cluster Boat Shaped Ring - 1896

Located in London, GB

We are delighted to offer this stunning antique 18ct gold ruby and diamond three-row design ring

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Antique 1890s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

18ct Gold & Platinum, Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Open Frame Boat Shape Ring
18ct Gold & Platinum, Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Open Frame Boat Shape Ring

18ct Gold & Platinum, Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Open Frame Boat Shape Ring

Located in Brighton, GB

this exquisite Edwardian ring, beautifully crafted in rich 18ct gold. Its unique boat-shaped design

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage Victorian Era Navette Style Opal & Diamond Ring
Vintage Victorian Era Navette Style Opal & Diamond Ring

Vintage Victorian Era Navette Style Opal & Diamond Ring

Located in Montgomery, AL

navette is referring to the boat like shape? Ring Details Material: 10K Rose Gold Era: Victorian 1840

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

Art Deco Tourmaline and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Ring
Art Deco Tourmaline and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Ring

Art Deco Tourmaline and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

gallery has scroll detail and the setting in boat shaped. Ring Size: M or 6 1/4 Ring Width: 7mm Height

Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold

Antique Ruby Paste and Diamond Ring, 9 Karat Yellow Gold
Antique Ruby Paste and Diamond Ring, 9 Karat Yellow Gold

Antique Ruby Paste and Diamond Ring, 9 Karat Yellow Gold

Located in NEWARK, GB

A very pretty antique 9 karat yellow gold Diamond and Ruby paste ring. A fancy boat head style

Category

Early 20th Century British Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Garnet and Seed Pearl Ring, 9 Karat Gold
Antique Victorian Garnet and Seed Pearl Ring, 9 Karat Gold

Antique Victorian Garnet and Seed Pearl Ring, 9 Karat Gold

Located in NEWARK, GB

A pretty antique Victorian Garnet and seed pearl ring in 9kt yellow gold. It is a boat head style

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian More Rings

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Amethyst and Paste Stone Ring, 9 Karat Gold
Antique Amethyst and Paste Stone Ring, 9 Karat Gold

Antique Amethyst and Paste Stone Ring, 9 Karat Gold

Located in NEWARK, GB

A pretty antique Amethyst and paste stone ring. It is a boat head style ring in 9kt yellow gold

Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 9k Gold

Early Art Deco Diamond Cluster ‘Boat’ Ring, circa 1920s
Early Art Deco Diamond Cluster ‘Boat’ Ring, circa 1920s

Early Art Deco Diamond Cluster ‘Boat’ Ring, circa 1920s

Located in London, GB

A unique and stunning style, this cluster ring falls within the 'boat' description of antique

Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique 18ct Gold Edwardian 5 Stone Diamond Ring
Antique 18ct Gold Edwardian 5 Stone Diamond Ring

Antique 18ct Gold Edwardian 5 Stone Diamond Ring

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Boat Ring 18ct Gold Hallmarked Birmingham 1919 Set with 5 Diamonds Size L - can be

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian 5 Stone Diamond Ring, Circa 1910
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian 5 Stone Diamond Ring, Circa 1910

Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian 5 Stone Diamond Ring, Circa 1910

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Diamond Boat Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Circa 1910 Step back in time with this exquisite

Category

Early 20th Century European Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold Old Cut Diamond 5 Stone Ring
Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold Old Cut Diamond 5 Stone Ring

Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold Old Cut Diamond 5 Stone Ring

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

, which graduate from the centre out, creating a classic ‘boat’ ring, known as such for the shape. The

Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Diamond Five-Stone 18 Carat Gold Ring
Edwardian Diamond Five-Stone 18 Carat Gold Ring

Edwardian Diamond Five-Stone 18 Carat Gold Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

. The diamond total 30pts. The stones are all set in a boat shaped setting. Ring Size: Q 1/2 or 8 1/4

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Diamond Five-Stone 18 Carat Gold Ring
Edwardian Diamond Five-Stone 18 Carat Gold Ring

Edwardian Diamond Five-Stone 18 Carat Gold Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

. The diamond total 40pts. The stones are all set in a platinum boat shaped setting. Ring Size: Q 1/2

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Diamond Five-Stone 18 Carat Gold Ring
Edwardian Diamond Five-Stone 18 Carat Gold Ring

Edwardian Diamond Five-Stone 18 Carat Gold Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

platinum boat shaped setting. Ring Size:O 1/2 or 7 1/2 Width: 3mm Height Off Finger: 3mm Weight: 1.69g

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Victorian Ruby and Diamond Ring, 18k Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Ruby and Diamond Ring, 18k Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Ruby and Diamond Ring, 18k Yellow Gold

Located in NEWARK, GB

is a boat head style ring with a gemstone set face. It is set to the centre with an oval cut Ruby

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Antique Ruby and Diamond Ring, 18k Yellow Gold, Edwardian
Antique Ruby and Diamond Ring, 18k Yellow Gold, Edwardian

Antique Ruby and Diamond Ring, 18k Yellow Gold, Edwardian

Located in NEWARK, GB

beautiful ring is a boat head style ring with a gemstone set face. It is set to the centre with good sized

Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Gold Emerald Old Cut Diamond Navette Ring
Antique Victorian 18K Gold Emerald Old Cut Diamond Navette Ring

Antique Victorian 18K Gold Emerald Old Cut Diamond Navette Ring

Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.

adornments. Shown in photos. Navette means ‘little boat’ in French. The rings of this silhouette became

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Antique Diamond Five Stone Ring, 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Edwardian
Antique Diamond Five Stone Ring, 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Edwardian

Antique Diamond Five Stone Ring, 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Edwardian

Located in NEWARK, GB

A beautiful antique five stone diamond ring. It is a boat head style ring claw set with six

Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18k yellow gold Turquoise and Diamond ring
Antique 18k yellow gold Turquoise and Diamond ring

Antique 18k yellow gold Turquoise and Diamond ring

Located in NEWARK, GB

A gorgeous antique 18ct yellow gold Turquoise and Diamond ring. Rich, buttery 18ct gold with

Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Garnet Three Stone Ring, 9k Gold, Victorian
Antique Garnet Three Stone Ring, 9k Gold, Victorian

Antique Garnet Three Stone Ring, 9k Gold, Victorian

Located in NEWARK, GB

A beautiful antique Garnet three stone ring. A chunky boat head style with three large, rich red

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Garnet, 9k Gold

Antique Diamond three stone ring, 18k yellow gold, Edwardian
Antique Diamond three stone ring, 18k yellow gold, Edwardian

Antique Diamond three stone ring, 18k yellow gold, Edwardian

Located in NEWARK, GB

with tapering shoulders and a nice chunky band, it is a boat head ring with the stones claw set to the

Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone Band
Art Deco Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone Band

Art Deco Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone Band

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

The boat shape setting in this ring holds a total of 5 diamonds totalling 25pts. The smooth band in

Category

Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

Art Deco Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone Band
Art Deco Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone Band

Art Deco Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone Band

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

The boat shape setting in this ring holds a total of 5 diamonds totalling 40pts. The smooth band in

Category

Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Edwardian Diamond, Sapphire and Moonstone 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone Band
Edwardian Diamond, Sapphire and Moonstone 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone Band

Edwardian Diamond, Sapphire and Moonstone 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone Band

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

18ct gold and the stones are set in a boat shaped setting. Ring Size: O 1/2 or 7 1/2 Band Width: 7mm

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Sapphire, Gold

Vintage Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Five Stone Band
Vintage Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Five Stone Band

Vintage Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Five Stone Band

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

The boat shape setting in this ring holds a total of 5 diamonds measuring 7pts at the centre, 5pts

Category

Vintage 1950s British Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Late Victorian Sapphire Diamond Boat Ring
Late Victorian Sapphire Diamond Boat Ring

Late Victorian Sapphire Diamond Boat Ring

Located in Sale, Cheshire

A sweet antique five-stone boat ring dating from the turn of the 20th Century. Although the styling

Category

Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

18 Carat Gold Old Cut Diamond Sapphire Five-Stone Boat Ring
18 Carat Gold Old Cut Diamond Sapphire Five-Stone Boat Ring

18 Carat Gold Old Cut Diamond Sapphire Five-Stone Boat Ring

Located in St Helens, GB

A true antique diamond boat ring. c1900. Size M 1/2 UK, 8 1/2 US. 3.4 grams. Solid 18 carat yellow

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Antique Sapphire and Diamond Boat Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold
Antique Sapphire and Diamond Boat Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold

Antique Sapphire and Diamond Boat Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold

Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire

face set with gorgeous deep blue Sapphires and small Rose Cut Diamonds. This boat ring has been crafted

Category

Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Sapphire and Diamond Boat Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold
Antique Sapphire and Diamond Boat Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold

Antique Sapphire and Diamond Boat Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold

Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire

the centre Sapphire. This boat ring has been crafted from 18ct Yellow Gold with clear hallmarks on the

Category

Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Late Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Boat Ring in 18ct Gold
Antique Late Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Boat Ring in 18ct Gold

Antique Late Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Boat Ring in 18ct Gold

Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire

condition for their age and wear in a boat style ring. Such a lovely quality antique ring. Sapphire Details

Category

Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Antique Edwardian Diamond Five Stone Boat Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian Diamond Five Stone Boat Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian Diamond Five Stone Boat Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold

Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire

Such a lovely little antique ring that has been hand crafted in the Edwardian era with clear

Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 0.67 Carat Old Cut Diamond 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone Boat Ring
Victorian 0.67 Carat Old Cut Diamond 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone Boat Ring

Victorian 0.67 Carat Old Cut Diamond 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone Boat Ring

Located in St Helens, GB

A stunning Victorian period five stone ring. c1880. Solid 18 carat gold shank and platinum double

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Quality Victorian 18ct Gold Ruby and Diamond Boat Cluster Ring
Quality Victorian 18ct Gold Ruby and Diamond Boat Cluster Ring

Quality Victorian 18ct Gold Ruby and Diamond Boat Cluster Ring

Located in St Helens, GB

A superb Ruby and Diamond ring, circa 1900. 18 carat yellow gold example. A boat shape cluster ring

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

1.0 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring, Baguette and Brilliant Cut, Boat Shape Style
1.0 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring, Baguette and Brilliant Cut, Boat Shape Style

1.0 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring, Baguette and Brilliant Cut, Boat Shape Style

Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire

Marvellous pre-owned vintage diamond cluster of geometric design. Boasting to the centre an arrangement of three baguette cut diamonds which sit in a surround of 12 brilliant cut st...

Category

1990s British Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Edwardian Emerald and Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Boat Shaped Ring, circa 1900
Edwardian Emerald and Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Boat Shaped Ring, circa 1900

Edwardian Emerald and Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Boat Shaped Ring, circa 1900

Located in Lancashire, Oldham

A pretty Edwardian 18 karat gold emerald and diamond boat shaped cluster ring. With two cushion cut

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Boat Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate boat ring for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Platinum — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 18 vintage editions and 1 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a boat ring from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, are consistently popular carat weights. An old european cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also mixed cut and cushion cut versions for sale. When shopping for a boat ring, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Boat Ring?

Prices for a boat ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $536 and can go as high as $12,670, while this accessory, on average, fetches $1,168.

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.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond 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 ringsvintage 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.

Questions About Boat Ring
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A boat ring usually refers to an oval-shaped ring style that has a rich gallery, giving the ring the appearance of a boat. Find a wide range of antique and vintage boat rings on 1stDibs.