Sculptural Adam & Eve Paradise Ring
Located in London, GB
A wonderfully powerful erotic ring. The sculptural form portraying Adam & Eve clasping hands symbolizing original love.
Peridot, 18k Gold
$3,950 / set
Rare Collection of Erotic Cast Rings
Located in New York, NY
Rare collection of Erotic Cast Rings from the 1960's. All sorts of couplings depicted as well as lone figures.
Bronze, Gilt Metal, Brass
Unavailable
Ring by Elizabeth Gu Defner
Located in Paris, IDF
Erotic ring, white gold, emerald cabochon, diamonds, signed, circa 1970 ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Unavailable
Antique Gold Erotic Intaglio Ring
Located in Greenwich, CT
An antique gold "erotic" intaglio ring, the carved pair head to toe occupied next to a classical lamp
Gold
Gold 18th Century Erotic Intaglio Ring "The Triumph of Priapus"
Located in Antwerp, BE
A classy 18th Century ring with an image that, once you understand what you're looking at, makes you giggle.
Agate, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hand-painted Erotic Scene Silver Gold and Black Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in Paris, IDF
Embellished cocktail ring with erotic scene by Simona Tagliaferri at Second Petale Gallery Contemporary work.
Black Diamond, Gold, Silver
Unavailable
Pearl Diamond Gold Flower Ring
Located in New York City, NY
Two delicate enameled leaves enclose a fresh water pearl and further surrounded by a band of diamond melee. This ring is erotic and sexy! Wear it for him with a seductive heart.
Cultured Pearl, Diamond
French Orange Topaz Crystal Gold Erotic Ring
Located in London, GB
An artist-made ring depicting three figures clinging to a crystal of Brazilian orange topaz. The figures are fashioned from 18 carat gold wire and are standing on a branch, which for...
Topaz, 18k Gold
Erotic Intaglio Glass Ring
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautifully formed and enticingly erotic, this glass ring begs closer inspection. Vibrant orange glass in a 14K yellow gold oval-shaped bezel setting provides a visually striking fir...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carrera y Carrera Yellow Gold Erotic Nudes Ring
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in Southampton, PA
Exotic sensuality is artfully spun into the curves of this ring. Two lovers surrender to their passion, the arch of their embrace preserved forever in 18K yellow gold. Ring Size: 9....
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Roman Silver Signet Men's Ring With Erotic Scene
Located in Firenze, IT
Roman Silver Signet Ring with fauno on the phallus 1st-3rd century AD Top size: 2.4cm Size 9 Weight 18,92gr.
Silver
Carrera y Carrera Erotic Nude Lovers 18k Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in MIAMI, FL
From famed designer Carrera Y Carrera is this amazing erotic 18k yellow gold ring. The ring is a rare design as it is part of the "Coleccion Privada Manuel Carrera".
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Erotic Gold Bracelet and Ring by Jean Mahie
By Jean Mahie
Located in Cincinnati, OH
The link bracelet made up of stylized "male parts" the ring a bent figure. Mahies work is often subtly erotic in nature.
Authentic Carrera y Carrera 18 Karat Yellow Gold Nude Adam and Eve Erotic Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
100% Authentic, 100% Customer Satisfaction Top: 16 mm Band Width: 4 mm Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Size: 8.5 Hallmarks: CC 750 Total Weight: 13.8 Grams Stone: None Condition: Pre...
18k Gold
Erotic Kama Sutra Sterling Silver Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Sexual sterling silver ring featuring a man on top of a woman from behind. Marked 925 for sterling silver. US ring size 5
Sterling Silver
Ed Wiener Modernist Erotic Gold Ring for Oz Tin Man "Tiger' Haynes
By Ed Wiener
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Mid-century modernist jeweler Ed Wiener (1918-1991) . 14k yellow ring with a 1 1/4"plaque featuring "tiger stripes" that spell , upon closer examination, "F***- You". This whimsical...
14k Gold
Erotic ring by Jean Mahie
By Jean Mahie
Located in London, GB
22kt ring designed as a naked woman. Signed JM for Jean Mahie, numbered 3351. Ring size 12.
22k Gold
Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful stretch silk leopard print dress from Dolce & Gabbana. The bodice has adjustable straps, functional and adjustable side lacing through to the hips plus rows of top st...
Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby and Diamond Ring, circa 1960
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels ruby and diamond ring. Centrally set with five rectangular tallow cut natural unenhanced rubies in open back channel settings with a combined approximate weight of...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
French 1925s Certified Fine Pearl Baguette, Cut Diamonds Platinum Art Deco Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Platinum ring, dog head hallmark. Charming antique ring from the Art Deco period, it is adorned with a fine pearly white orient pearl, with a baguette-cut diamond on either side in a...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Vintage Cartier Pink Red Ruby Oval Cut 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Ellipse Ring 50
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Cartier Vivid Red Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Band Ring. Stunning yellow gold ring set with a vivid red ruby. Fine jewellery houses like Cartier only use the finest of ge...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Statement 5.6 Carat Aquamarine Men's Ring with Diamonds in 18K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Statement 5.6 Carat Aquamarine Men's Ring with Diamonds in 18K Gold featuring natural aquamarine of 5.6 carats and diamonds of 0.6 carat. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with ever...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Platinum 1940s Aquamarine & Diamond Halo Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Aquamarine Ring Platinum Tested Circa 1940’s Fabulous, vintage ring. Set with a gorgeous, faceted-cushion cut, natural aquamarine. Mounted in platinum, with a beautiful h...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Art-Deco Original Platinum Green Tourmaline 2.20 cts. and Diamond Ring, Ca. 1920
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Art-Deco Original Platinum Green Tourmaline and Diamond Ring, Ca. 1920 This exquisite Art Deco ring showcases a vibrant oval-cut green tourmaline, measuring approximately (9.4 × 6.44...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
Art Nouveau / Belle Epoque 1900 Diamond Ring in 18Karat Gold
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Art Nouveau / Belle Epoque Diamond ring in 18 Karat Gold. Ca. 1900 Belle Epoque (Spanish or French) Bypass Diamond ring mounted in 18 karat yellow Gold. The two main diamonds are ha...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 14ct Yellow Gold, 1920s Opal & Diamond Five Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Opal Ring 14ct Gold Circa 1920s This exquisite antique ring, crafted in the 1920s, showcases a captivating arrangement of five oval-shaped fiery opals, elegantly interspe...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18kt Yellow Gold Garnet Intaglio Signet Ring, Italy, 17th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 17th century Top size: 18mm Ring size: 8 Weight: 19 This XVII century erotic garnet intaglio, made of 18 carat gold, represents a peculiar erotic scene which is supposed ...
Garnet, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980’s, 18ct Yellow Gold French, Princess Cut Diamond Single Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Diamond Ring 18ct Gold French Stamped Circa 1980s This vintage 9ct yellow gold diamond single-stone ring is a true beauty. It features a stunning centre princess cut diam...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Opal Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring 18K Gold Antique Wedding Engagement
Located in New York, NY
This is an Antique Victorian Wedding Engagement Ring with three gorgeous natural oval Opals of incredible color and stunning beauty. The three Opal gems are accented by four sparklin...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 1920s 18K Yellow Gold & Platinum Lozenge Shaped Diamond Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Art Deco diamond, platinum, and yellow gold ring, comprising one old mine cut diamond, and nine old single cut diamonds, set in platinum and 18 karat yellow gold, to an 18 yellow ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Natural Pearl and Diamond Navette-Shaped Ring
Located in London, GB
A Belle Epoque natural pearl and diamond navette-shaped ring, the pearl measuring 6.9-7.0 x 4.8mm accompanied by GCS Report stating to be natural of saltwater origin, centrally-set t...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
French 1930s Mabe Pearl Diamonds Platinum Art Deco Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in platinum, dog's head hallmark. This elegant antique ring features a large, iridescent, pearly-white Mabé pearl, held in a round, openwork setting underneath and set with anti...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Belle Époque Miniature Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Belle Epoque navette-shape miniature pendant, set to the centre with a grisaille miniature depicting Venus and Eros, pressumed by Paillet, set under domed crystal surrounded by a r...
Diamond, Pearl, 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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