Ruby Ring Circa 1900 Duchess Ring French Ring
Located in Paris, FR
18k gold Duchess ring, set with old-cut diamonds topped by a pear-cut ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,565 / item
Recycled Gold Eboris Duchess Ring by MAZARIN
Located in Geneve, CH
Recycled Yellow Gold Eboris Duchess Ring by MAZARIN Dimensions: - Materials: 4.5 g of recycled gold 750/1000 Available in yellow, white and pink gold.
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Antique Duchess Ring 18K Gold Rose Cut Diamonds and Rubies
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Both feminine and timeless, this Duchess ring is ideal for collectors of authentic antique jewelry or as a distinctive engagement or statement ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
19th-Century Yellow Gold Duchess Ring Burma Ruby, Ceylon Sapphire, diamonds
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Elevate your antique jewelry collection with this extremely rare and authentic 19th-century Duchess ring, expertly crafted in 18K yellow gold (750 ‰).
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century 4.50 Carat Cabochon Emerald Diamonds Duchess Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Important antique ring called Duchess ring, it is set with a cabochon emerald in closed setting surmounted by 2 antique cushion- cut diamonds set with claws, and a fleur-de-lis motif...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, St...
19th Century Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Duchess Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum. Called duchess ring, the top of this antique ring is composed of a pear-shaped blue sapphire accompanied by an antique brilliant-cut diamon...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
French Napoleon III Natural Pearl Ruby Diamond Duchess Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Our opinion : A rare Duchess style antique ring in perfect condition.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yell...
Curved Recycled Gold Diamond Contemporary Eboris Duchess Ring by MAZARIN
Located in Geneve, CH
Eboris Duchess Diamond Ring by MAZARIN Dimensions: - Materials: 4.8 g of recycled gold 750/1000, 1 pear-shaped diamond of 0.5 carat., Accompanied by a GIA certificate.
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 18ct White Gold, Sapphire & Diamond Duchess / Tiara Ring
Located in London, England
This is an exceptional example of an Edwardian tiara ring in the manner of Chaumet. These tiara rings are sometimes known as Belle Epoque antique Duchess rings.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Simon G. Duchess Semi-Mount Engagement Ring White Gold 18k fits 6.5mm CZ Sz6 1/2
By Simon G Jewelry
Located in Greensboro, NC
Retail Price: $3500 Size: 6 1/2 Brand: Simon G. Collection: Duchess Metal Content: 18k White Gold Stone Information Cubic Zirconia Placeholder Carat(s): 1.00ct dew Cut: Round Bri...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Solid 14k Yellow Gold and Glass Very Rare Vintage Lidded Ice Bucket
By Cartier
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
The typical Panthere motif was first introduced in 1914 with a women's watch, in 1935 with a ring for the Duchess of Windsor and was later transformed into the famous jewelry series ...
14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Very Rare Cartier 14k Yellow and White Gold & Glass Thermos Flask/Bottle
By Cartier
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
The typical Panthere motif was first introduced in 1914 with a women's watch, in 1935 with a ring for the Duchess of Windsor and was later transformed into the famous jewelry series ...
14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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FARBOD Platinum Cocktail Ring "Duchess"
By FARBOD
Located in San Francisco, CA
"Duchess" With style and flare, this ring makes the most of noblest statements with its bow-like features, yet charismatic beauty.
Platinum
Amavida Platinum Engagement Ring with Duchess Halo
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique flair designs combine with a Duchess style halo to create a vintage look with a contemporary touch.
Diamond, Platinum
FARBOD 18 Karat Rose Gold Cocktail Ring "Duchess"
By FARBOD
Located in San Francisco, CA
"Duchess" With style and flare, this ring makes the most of noblest statements with its bow-like features, yet charismatic beauty.
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
FARBOD 18 Karat Matte Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring "Duchess"
By FARBOD
Located in San Francisco, CA
"Duchess" With style and flare, this ring makes the most of noblest statements with its bow-like features, yet charismatic beauty.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Duchess White Gold Diamond Engagement Mounting
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Ladies' 14k White Gold Diamond Engagement Mounting. Diamond pave weaves into the ring's shank and extends to the sides of the center stone to give this one of a kind ring a romanti...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18ct Yellow Gold Sapphire Ruby & Diamond "Panther" Ring
Located in Splitter's Creek, NSW
WOW! What a fabulous 'Duchess of Windsor' look-alike Ring this gorgeous piece of Animal Jewellery is!
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 5.95 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Rare Art Deco Iconic Art Deco Emerald ring! Could be called as The Duchess of Windsor ring style; the type preferred by Wallis Simpson and many other past celebrities of DECO period...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
GIA Diamond Brilliant Cut Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring, M Colour 4.97 Carat
Located in London, GB
Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring Total Weight 4.97ct Certified By The Foremost Gemological Laboratory In The World, The GIA Certificate number - 2181581711 M ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Solid 14k Yellow Gold and Glass Very Rare Vintage Lidded Ice Bucket
By Cartier
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
The typical Panthere motif was first introduced in 1914 with a women's watch, in 1935 with a ring for the Duchess of Windsor and was later transformed into the famous jewelry series ...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Thermos Flask/Bottle 14k Yellow and White Gold Very Rare Vintage Piece
By Cartier
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
The typical Panthere motif was first introduced in 1914 with a women's watch, in 1935 with a ring for the Duchess of Windsor and was later transformed into the famous jewelry series ...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18kt Yellow Gold Rose Diamond Duchess Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Duchess ring in yellow gold, adorned with two pear-shaped old-cut diamonds centered on an old-cut cushion diamond.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Natural Pearl Diamond Duchess Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
The pearl and the diamond are set in platinum prongs and the ring is made in 18kt Yellow Gold - this type of ring is called duchess ring.
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold
Simon G. Duchess 18K White Gold Diamond Wedding Band, 0.17 Carats
By Simon G Jewelry
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
The ring design is filigree scroll-work with millgrain edging.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Stunning 31.01 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
You will feel like a Duchess wearing this ring!
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 18ct White Gold French Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Very Similar Style To Lady Diana’s- Now The Duchess of Cambridge’s Engagement Ring. Diamond Weight Approx 1.50cts Estimated F Colour & VS Clarity Face Of The Ring Measures Approx...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
French Napoleon 3 1850s Emerald Diamond Duchess Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Called Duchess, this beautiful antique ring is set with a pear-cut emerald, himself set with claws surmounted by antique-cut diamonds cushions, shiny and pear claw-set and closed.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Victorian Duchess Pearl & Diamond Ring – French 51 (US 5.25)
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Rich with period character, this 19th Century Victorian “Duchess” ring features a luminous baroque pearl set above an old-cut diamond (~0.10 ct) flanked by delicate rose-cut diamond ...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Medieval Duchess of Lancaster Sapphire Gold Posy Ring
Located in London, GB
Medieval Duchess of Lancaster sapphire posy ring. Set centrally with a cabochon sapphire in a closed back cutdown setting with an approximate weight of 2.00 carats, to a ridged band ...
Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold
European Georgian Rubellite and Diamond Ring Fit for a Duchess
Located in Northampton, MA
If you happen to be a duchess, this ring will be perfectly at home in your collection.
Rubelite, Diamond
Impressive Aquamarine and Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
You will feel like a Duchess wearing this ring!
Aquamarine, Diamond
Stunning 31.01 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
You will feel like a Duchess wearing this ring!
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
18k Gold Tiffany & Co. Diamond Vintage x Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Venice, CA
His most famous Tiffany & Co. pieces include the Bird on a Rock brooch, the Cooper Bracelet, and the 16 Stone Diamond Ring, and his jewelry was worn by Audrey Hepburn, Elizabeth Tayl...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Jade Ring with Rubies & Diamonds in Gold and Silver Eccentric and Ornate
Located in Northampton, MA
It is the perfect jade ring for somebody who is slightly eccentric. One can imagine a duke or duchess wearing this ring; one can also envision it on the hand of a witch or a young wo...
Jade, Silver
Sold
W 0.67 in D 0.5 in L 1.38 in
Art Deco Natural and Untreated Jade Brooch in Apple Green Singularly Spectacular
Located in Northampton, MA
And while I *love* this brooch, let us not forget that the engagement ring of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex was creating using diamonds that belonged to Diana, Princess of Wales.
Jade, 14k Gold
Simon G 1.55 Carats Blue Sapphires Diamond Gold Filigree Duchess Ring
By Simon G Jewelry
Located in Columbia, MO
This stunningly gorgeous ring from Simon G's Duchess Collection perfectly exhibits all those qualities.
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century French Duchess Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Antique "Duchess" ring in 18k yellow gold set with sapphire (approx. 1.80 ct) and brillant cut diamond (approx. 1.30 ct).
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
GIA Certified Duchess Cut Diamond and Gemfields Ruby 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Thesis Gems and Jewelry
Located in Berkeley, CA
An engagement ring like no other. Made by hand (hand fabricated) in California with reclaimed and refined 18 karat gold, using saturated and stunning ethical rubies from Gemfields, a...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Blue Sapphire White Diamond Platinum Engagement Round Brilliant Cut Halo Ring
Located in London, GB
This Rich Blue Sapphire Is Surrounded by a Halo of Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Further Enhanced with Diamond Set Shoulders Made for The Duchess of Diamonds Collection A Video of...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
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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