18K Gold Hand-Engraved Enamel Signet Ring with Symmetrical Design
Located in Venice, CA
This elegant and bold 18 karat gold ring features elaborate hand-engraved and carved rhythmic
18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Seed Pearl and Topaz Ring. 18K Yellow Gold in Ring Enamel Ring Engraved
Located in New York, NY
embodies the maison’s signature elegance and refined craftsmanship. Created circa 1960, the ring features a
Pearl, Topaz, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engraved Black Enamel Mourning Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Engraved Black Enamel Mourning Ring. This gorgeous ring
Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian 12k Yellow Gold Enamel Work Engraved Mourning Navette Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 12k Solid Slightly Rosy Yellow Gold Weight: 9.65 Grams Ring Size: 6.0 (Fitted on a finger
Yellow Gold, Enamel
Engraved 10k Gold Enamel Emblem Signet Ring circa 1950s
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Engraved 10k Gold Enamel Emblem Signet Ring is a stunning vintage accessory that exudes
Antique Yellow & White Gold Blue Enamel Hand Engraved Free Mason Masonic Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold w/ White Gold Top & Dark Blue Enamel Work Weight: 6.24 Grams Ring
Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Victorian 1850s 18K Gold Black Enamel “In Memory Of” Engraved Mourning Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian black enamel and yellow gold ring, comprising black enamelled panels, reading “In
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
9K Yellow & White Gold Blue Enamel Masonic Engraved English Signet Mens' Ring
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
! Of desirable signet design, this solid & heavy Art-Deco Gents’ Ring is meticulously crafted in 9K
White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Georgian Crystal and Enamel 18 Carat Engraved Memorial Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
ring is the crystal cabochon set into the 18 carat gold band and the black enamel that circles the
Crystal, 18k Gold, Enamel
Silver and Enamel Wedding Ring – Europe, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A striking and symbolically rich silver and enamel wedding ring, crafted in Europe in the early
Silver, Enamel
Thomas Higgat. A Fine Early Silver Pair Case Verge Pocket Watch C1770
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Roman numerals filled with black enamel, outer engraved minute ring with engraved Arabic numerals at
Silver
Berca White Enameled Hand Engraved Sterling Silver Ring
By Berca Atelier
Located in Valenza, IT
Enameled (0.850x0.850in) Square shaped Leaf in a beautifully Handcrafted Hand Engraved Solid Sterling
Sterling Silver, Enamel
22K Gold Cigar Band Ring Hand Engraved with Enamel and Diamonds by Agaro Jewels
By Agaro Jewels
Located in New York, NY
. This exquisite ring in solid 22K gold showcases delicate mogra florets, intricately engraved by hand
Diamond, 22k Gold, Enamel
Berca Grey Enameled Hand Engraved Rose Gold-Plated Sterling Silver Ring
By Berca Atelier
Located in Valenza, IT
Enameled Leaf (0.850x0.850in) in a beautifully Handcrafted Hand Engraved Solid Rose Gold Plated Sterling
Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Silver, Enamel
Cazzaniga Rome Diamond Turquoise Enamel Gold Engraved Ring
By Cazzaniga
Located in Napoli, NA
An iconic 18kt yellow gold ring by Roman master Cazzaniga, decorated with fine enamels, it features
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel and Onyx Engraved Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Enamel and Onyx Engraved Ring. This beautiful ring has
Onyx, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian 14 Karat Rose Gold Rose Cut Engraved Enamel Mourning Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Rose Gold Rose Cut Engraved Enamel Mourning Ring. This amazing ring
Diamond, Rose Gold, Enamel
Victorian Green Enamel, Pearl and Diamond Engraved Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Banbury, GB
This is a beautiful and unusual green enamel ring with pearls surrounded by rose cut diamonds in a
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver
Georgian Crystal and Enamel 18 Carat Engraved Memorial Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
ring is the crystal cabochon set into the 18 carat gold band and the black enamel that circles the
Crystal, 18k Gold
Victorian Pearl and Enamel 9 Carat Gold Forget Me Not Mourning Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Pretty 9ct gold Victorian mourning ring with decorative engraved shoulders and enamelled band. This
Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold
Patek Philippe White Gold & Enamel Calatrava Cross Cufflinks 205.9088/100G-001
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
classic Calatrava Cross motif, surrounded by a hand-engraved enamel outer ring. Featuring whale back
White Gold, Enamel
Japy Freres Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock
By Japy Frères
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
also gilt bronze with 12 individual enamel cartouches, engraved minute ring and beautifully cut blued
Bronze
Antique French Gilt Bronze Cartel Wall Clock
By Samuel Marti
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
is also gilt bronze with 12 individual enamel cartouches, an engraved minute ring and is complete
Bronze
Victorian Pearl and Enamel 9 Carat Gold Forget Me Not Mourning Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Pretty 9ct gold Victorian mourning ring with decorative engraved shoulders and enamelled band. This
Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Gold, Enamel
14 Karat Yellow Gold, Enamel and Diamond Engraved Dress Ring
Located in QLD , AU
Wow, this ring has so many wonderful details - from the beautifully engraved shoulders to the
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Berca White Enameled Hand Engraved Sterling Silver Ring
By Berca Atelier
Located in Valenza, IT
Enameled (0.850x0.850in) Square shaped Leaf in a beautifully Handcrafted Hand Engraved Solid Sterling
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique Ring 25ct natural Blue Sapphire solid 18K Gold Ø 4.75 US /9.6gr
Located in SE
Luxurious Antique Ring in Renaissance style, band and crown tested solid 18K Gold,not hallmarked, European, ca. XVIII - early XIX centuries. Huge cabochon of natural Light - Blue Sa...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique 1830 Mourning Ring Gold Enamel Natural Half Pearls Flowers Garnet
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The gold ring is set with ten natural half pearls within a wavy black enamelled surround. Inside the pearl surround the ring is decorated with a garnet that might have replaced a loc...
Garnet, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
Art Deco Aquamarine 14k White Gold Filigree Ring
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: A very sweet Art Deco period marquise cut ring! Beautiful and feminine, this 14K white gold Art Deco period aquamarine ring would be a sweet ring to add to any collection! T...
Aquamarine, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,400Sale Price|50% Off
Tourmaline & Natural Pearl Ring, Georgian
Located in Northampton, MA
A bright pink tourmaline weighing .60 carats is surrounded by 10 luminous natural saltwater pearls in this antique buttery 18K yellow gold ring. This gorgeous jewel dates from around...
Natural Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Engraved 1923 Art Nouveau Wedding Band
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 7.75 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.1 grams Band Width: 2.9 mm Condition: Excellent
Yellow Gold
$16,690
Size: Equivalent size 36 France
A Christian Dior Lace Couture Gown Collection Ligne Oblique (?) Circa 1950
By Christian Dior
Located in Toulon, FR
Ligne Oblique Collection (?) Circa 1948/1950 Paris France A Collectible Calais black lace cocktail or ceremonial dress by Christian Dior. Black and white transparency effect obtained...
Georgian Almandine Garnet Flat Cut 9 KT Gold Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
Red Garnet Love Antique Georgian period, 1800 ca, beautiful necklace made during the time of solid 9 Kt gold Comprising a riviere necklace with a centrepiece in the shape of a flower...
Garnet, Gold
Georgian Rose Diamond Cluster Ring 1790's
Located in Firenze, IT
The oval blue enamel plaque with applied old brilliant, single and rose-cut diamond floral and foliate decoration, closed back settings throughout, with engraved bright-cut decoratio...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Victorian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Star Setting Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous 18ct gold band holds three diamonds. The diamond total of this ring is 9pts. The central diamond measures 15pts. Hallmarked Chester 1902. Ring Size: Q or 8 1/4 Band ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Dalben 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring
By Oreste Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design 18k solid yellow gold scratch engraved finishing signet ring . Ring size 7 1/4 USA - EU 55 . Top dimensions : height 15,5 mm width 14,5 mm This ring requires three we...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$14,697
Size: FR38 - UK10
John Galliano Crystal Adorned Crimson Satin Evening Dress and Shawl, ss 2001
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival John Galliano Evening Dress ▪ Spring-Summer 2001 ▪ Crafted from crimson crepe-back satin, with alternating panels that highlight both the satin sheen and crepe texture ▪ D...
$74,925Sale Price|20% Off
Retro Reversible Sapphire Signet Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Circa 1940
Located in London, GB
A retro reversible sapphire signet ring 18 karat yellow gold, circa 1940. This unusual and ingeniously crafted ring comprises of a deep blue cabochon sapphire, engraved with a seal ...
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Turquoise Pearl Ring 14 Karat Gold Antique Engagement
Located in New York, NY
An stunning and oh so Romantic Antique Victorian Ring with a Rose Cut Diamond, a halo of Pearls and two Persian Turquoise gems. The combination of Diamond, Pearls and Turquoise in th...
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Engraved Signet Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, horse's head hallmark. The top of this antique signet ring is square and has the initials J G B. On either side, three openwork palmettes give the start...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Antique Georgian Sun in Splendor Carnelian Intaglio 14K Gold Signet Ring
Located in New York, NY
Fine large antique 14K yellow gold and carnelian Sun in Splendour intaglio Georgian signet ring Early 19th Century Superbly carved oval carnelian intaglio of an ornate heraldic cres...
Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Ring Watch 18 Karat Diamonds Circa early 1900's working watch ring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Estimate from the Georgian era over 100 years old ! real 18k gold and real rose cut diamonds Natural Diamonds. Working Watch. the movement was replaced for a new and working (swiss m...
Diamond, 18k 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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