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Gold Fede Ring

Antique 14K Yellow Gold Fede Ring.
Antique 14K Yellow Gold Fede Ring.

Antique 14K Yellow Gold Fede Ring.

Located in San Francisco, CA

Other Important Details: The ring is a Size 6.5. The ring is not stamped, but has been tested to be 14K Yellow Gold.

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Antique 19th Century American George IV Band Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vintage 18ct Gold Fede Ring, hallmarked 1969
Vintage 18ct Gold Fede Ring, hallmarked 1969

Vintage 18ct Gold Fede Ring, hallmarked 1969

Located in London, GB

Dating to 1969, this delightful Fede ring is crafted in 18 carat yellow gold. The hand clasping pattern finds its roots in ancient Roman culture and symbolises love and faithfulness ...

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Vintage 1960s Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Gold Fede Ring, Enamelled 'R' Symbol, Circa 1790, Italy
Antique Gold Fede Ring, Enamelled 'R' Symbol, Circa 1790, Italy

Antique Gold Fede Ring, Enamelled 'R' Symbol, Circa 1790, Italy

Located in Firenze, IT

An incredibly rare southern Italian Bourbon-era fede ring circa 1790, from what was formerly known as The Kingdom of the Two Sicilies (which later became Italy).

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Antique 1830s Italian Neoclassical Engagement Rings

Materials

Gold

Post Medieval fede ring with posy, circa 1650-1720
Post Medieval fede ring with posy, circa 1650-1720

Post Medieval fede ring with posy, circa 1650-1720

Located in London, GB

Post Medieval fede ring with posy, circa 1650-1720. A yellow gold fede ring, finely carved to centre with a pair of clasping hands, set above with a heart shape motif, leading to int...

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Antique 17th Century Wedding Rings

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

English vintage Fede Garnet ring 9 KT gold
English vintage Fede Garnet ring 9 KT gold

English vintage Fede Garnet ring 9 KT gold

Located in Napoli, IT

This gorgeous vintage fede ring is English origin London 1968 – vintage version with more than 60 years old, surprisingly attractive and evocative of value for friendship or sentimen...

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Vintage 1960s British Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 9k Gold

Gold Silver And Diamond Georgian Fede Engagement Ring
Gold Silver And Diamond Georgian Fede Engagement Ring

Gold Silver And Diamond Georgian Fede Engagement Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

A 19th century ring in 585 thousandths gold, enamel and silver set with brilliants, with the French inscription "mon coeur est à vous" translated in "my heart is yours". Finger si...

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Antique 1810s French Neoclassical Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold Ruby Diamond Emerald Fede Ring
Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold Ruby Diamond Emerald Fede Ring

Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold Ruby Diamond Emerald Fede Ring

Located in New York, NY

A Fede ring is a name for a ring featuring clasped hands symbolizing love, friendship or betrothal.

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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique Carved Turquoise Fede Ring of 15ct Gold, Circa 1800-1837
Antique Carved Turquoise Fede Ring of 15ct Gold, Circa 1800-1837

Antique Carved Turquoise Fede Ring of 15ct Gold, Circa 1800-1837

Located in Lewisburg, PA

Antique Georgian Era Fede Ring – Carved Turquoise Hands with Diamond & Ruby Flowers in 15ct Gold: This exquisite Georgian-era fede ring is a rare and romantic treasure, featuring...

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Antique Late 18th Century Georgian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 15k Gold

Medieval Sapphire Fede Ring, circa 14th Century AD
Medieval Sapphire Fede Ring, circa 14th Century AD

Medieval Sapphire Fede Ring, circa 14th Century AD

Located in London, GB

Medieval sapphire fede ring. Centrally set with one oval cabochon natural unenhanced sapphire in a closed back rubover setting with an approximate weight of 3.00 carats, to a smooth ...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Unknown Medieval Solitaire Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

Italian Gimmel Fede Gold Ring with Two Hearts, Circa 1800, Size 8.25
Italian Gimmel Fede Gold Ring with Two Hearts, Circa 1800, Size 8.25

Italian Gimmel Fede Gold Ring with Two Hearts, Circa 1800, Size 8.25

Located in Firenze, IT

Gimmel Fede RIng with two heart Probably Italy, c. 1800 Gold Weight 1.03 gr., US size 8.25

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Georgian Engagement Rings

Materials

Gold

Italian 18K Gold Gimmel Fede Ring with Diamond and Ruby, Circa 1790
Italian 18K Gold Gimmel Fede Ring with Diamond and Ruby, Circa 1790

Italian 18K Gold Gimmel Fede Ring with Diamond and Ruby, Circa 1790

Located in Firenze, IT

Period: 1790 ca. Provenance: Italy Ring size: 7 ¼  Weight: 5,30 gr The ring, dated to around 1790 and made of 18-karat gold, is composed of three bands, of which the two outer ones ...

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Antique 1790s Italian Neoclassical Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

C1800 Georgian 18K Early Fede Ring with Hand Over Heart
C1800 Georgian 18K Early Fede Ring with Hand Over Heart

C1800 Georgian 18K Early Fede Ring with Hand Over Heart

Located in Baltimore, MD

Our 18K rare fede ring has a delicately carved hand gently touching a heart with the symbolizing "I give you the gift of my heart". The clasped hands motif originated with the Roma...

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Antique 18th Century British Georgian Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Sacchi Band 18k Yellow Gold Steps Collection
Sacchi Band 18k Yellow Gold Steps Collection

Sacchi Band 18k Yellow Gold Steps Collection

By Sacchi Gioielli

Located in Rome, IT

The ring is made of 18-karat satin-finished yellow gold with set by white diamonds, from Sacchi's "Steps" collection, handcrafted using the lost-wax casting technique. Lost-wax cas...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Bridal Rings

Materials

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

Sacchi Wedding Ring in 18K Satin Yellow Gold
Sacchi Wedding Ring in 18K Satin Yellow Gold

Sacchi Wedding Ring in 18K Satin Yellow Gold

By Sacchi Gioielli

Located in Rome, IT

Beautiful band ring satin yellow gold, handcrafted using the lost-wax casting technique. Lost-wax casting, one of the oldest techniques for creating jewelry, forms the basis of Sac...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Satin Yellow Gold Sacks Wedding Ring
18k Satin Yellow Gold Sacks Wedding Ring

18k Satin Yellow Gold Sacks Wedding Ring

By Sacchi Gioielli

Located in Rome, IT

Beautiful wedding ring satin yellow gold, handcrafted using the lost-wax casting technique. Lost-wax casting, one of the oldest techniques for creating jewelry, forms the basis of ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Rose Gold Diamond Wedding Ring Made in Italy
Rose Gold Diamond Wedding Ring Made in Italy

Rose Gold Diamond Wedding Ring Made in Italy

By Botta gioielli

Located in Milano, IT

Faith ring handcrafted in Italy with a 0.02 ct. brilliant-cut diamond. The hammered wedding band creates various irregular facets on the surface. It has a matte polish that brings ou...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Hexagonal Wedding Band in 18 Kt White Gold and Diamonds
Hexagonal Wedding Band in 18 Kt White Gold and Diamonds

Hexagonal Wedding Band in 18 Kt White Gold and Diamonds

Located in Cattolica, IT

A wedding ring made of 18 Kt Gold with a contemporary design that, at the same time, winks at the iconic jewelry of the 1970s. This ring has a hexagonal shape, at each corner of the ...

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2010s Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

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18 Karat Rose Gold Fede Ring with Pearl and Diamonds
18 Karat Rose Gold Fede Ring with Pearl and Diamonds

18 Karat Rose Gold Fede Ring with Pearl and Diamonds

Located in Milan, IT

18K Rose Gold Fede Ring With Australian Pearl Ct 67 And Diamonds Ct 0.46.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique Renaissance Gold Fede Ring
Antique Renaissance Gold Fede Ring

Antique Renaissance Gold Fede Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

Fede ring Western Europe, 16th - 17th century Gold Weight 3.8 gr; Circumference 61.64 mm; US size 9 3/4; UK Size T ¼ A delightful, sculpturesque Fede ring conveying love and loyalty...

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Antique 16th Century European Renaissance Engagement Rings

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian Ruby Gold Opening Fede Ring
Georgian Ruby Gold Opening Fede Ring

Georgian Ruby Gold Opening Fede Ring

Located in London, GB

A rare 18th century ring with clasped hands that open to reveal a heart. It has two small cabochon rubies on each cuff. It was made circa 1780-1800.

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Antique Late 18th Century Georgian More Rings

Materials

Ruby, 15k Gold

17th-Century Gold Band Fede Ring with Heart
17th-Century Gold Band Fede Ring with Heart

17th-Century Gold Band Fede Ring with Heart

Located in Chicago, IL

Fede Ring with Heart England, 17th century Gold, enamel Weight 1.88 gr.; circumference 44.77mm.; US size 3,1/4; UK size F 3/4 Elaborately decorated posy ring, with messages of lov...

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Antique 17th Century English Band Rings

Materials

Gold

Gold PLated brass statment ring by Vita Fede
Gold PLated brass statment ring by Vita Fede

Gold PLated brass statment ring by Vita Fede

Located in Newark, DE

Stunning big statement ring with CZ crystals for any special occasion by Vita Fede. * Size 7&1/2 USA

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Early 2000s Fashion Rings

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

Georgian Ruby and Pearl Fede Ring
Georgian Ruby and Pearl Fede Ring

Georgian Ruby and Pearl Fede Ring

Located in New York, NY

This English ring, made in 18K is a fede-like design. The hands themselves are not clasped but they clasp a central flower. The flower is made of a cluster of six pearls around a cen...

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Antique 1830s British Georgian More Rings

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold Organic Fede Ring with Diamonds
18 Karat Rose Gold Organic Fede Ring with Diamonds

18 Karat Rose Gold Organic Fede Ring with Diamonds

Located in Milan, IT

18K Rose Gold Organic Fede Ring With Diamonds Ct 1.00. Beautiful All Around Diamonds

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Fede Ring, 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Enamel Inlay
Fede Ring, 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Enamel Inlay

Fede Ring, 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Enamel Inlay

By Olivia Cummings

Located in Kew, Victoria

It is known as a claddagh ring in Ireland, where traditionally the ring was part of a ritualistic code that signified the wearers relationship status.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Fede Ring, 18 Karat Rose Gold with Enamel Inlay
Fede Ring, 18 Karat Rose Gold with Enamel Inlay

Fede Ring, 18 Karat Rose Gold with Enamel Inlay

By Olivia Cummings

Located in Kew, Victoria

It is known as a claddagh ring in Ireland, where traditionally the ring was part of a ritualistic code that signified the wearers relationship status.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

Antique Gold Fede Gimmel Ring with Ruby and Diamond
Antique Gold Fede Gimmel Ring with Ruby and Diamond

Antique Gold Fede Gimmel Ring with Ruby and Diamond

Located in Chicago, IL

Gimmel Fede RIng with Inscription "GAGE D'AMITIE" Probably England, c. 1750 Gold, ruby and diamonds Weight 6.5 gr., US size 8.25, UK size Q ½ This gold ring is composed of three con...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Clasped Fede Ring with Enamel Forget Me Nots
Clasped Fede Ring with Enamel Forget Me Nots

Clasped Fede Ring with Enamel Forget Me Nots

Located in New York, NY

The two hands of this Victorian ring unclasp into two bands connected by hinge at the bottom. Fede rings have been popular for centuries, symbolizing both love and friendship. This r...

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Antique 1850s French Victorian More Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Lucifer Vir Honestus Fede Diamond Band
Lucifer Vir Honestus Fede Diamond Band

Lucifer Vir Honestus Fede Diamond Band

Located in Jackson, WY

Inspired by the flowing nature of the sea, Lucifer Vir Honestus’ elegant designs present organic, handmade metal work that illuminates the oneiric beauty of natural crystals. This r...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Aesthetic Movement Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Gentlemen's Gold Fede Ring, Size 15
Antique Gentlemen's Gold Fede Ring, Size 15

Antique Gentlemen's Gold Fede Ring, Size 15

Located in Baltimore, MD

Wonderful 9K rose gold Fede ring with two hands clasped in friendship or betrothal.

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Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Band Rings

Materials

10k Gold

18th Century Turquoise Gold Fede Ring
18th Century Turquoise Gold Fede Ring

18th Century Turquoise Gold Fede Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

The term "fede chianina", used to describe traditional family ring that Aretinian mothers-in-law used to give to their daughters-in-law, as a symbolic inheritance from woman to woman.

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Cluster Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Gold

18th Century Garnet Gold Fede Ring
18th Century Garnet Gold Fede Ring

18th Century Garnet Gold Fede Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

The term "fede chianina", used to describe traditional family ring that Aretinian mothers-in-law used to give to their daughters-in-law, as a symbolic inheritance from woman to woma...

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Cluster Rings

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18th Century Baroque Pearls Gold Fede Ring
18th Century Baroque Pearls Gold Fede Ring

18th Century Baroque Pearls Gold Fede Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

The term "fede chianina", used to describe traditional family ring that Aretinian mothers-in-law used to give to their daughters-in-law, as a symbolic inheritance from woman to woma...

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Cluster Rings

Materials

Natural Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

18th Century Garnet Rock Crystal Gold Fede Ring
18th Century Garnet Rock Crystal Gold Fede Ring

18th Century Garnet Rock Crystal Gold Fede Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

The term "fede chianina", used to describe traditional family ring that Aretinian mothers-in-law used to give to their daughters-in-law, as a symbolic inheritance from woman to woman.

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Georgian Engagement Rings

Materials

Crystal, Garnet, Rock Crystal, Gold

Antique Gold and Hair Fede Ring
Antique Gold and Hair Fede Ring

Antique Gold and Hair Fede Ring

Located in Baltimore, MD

Georgian 18K yellow gold "fede" ring of clasped hands and plaited hair.

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Georgian Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Victorian Fede Ring of 9ct Gold
Victorian Fede Ring of 9ct Gold

Victorian Fede Ring of 9ct Gold

Located in Lewisburg, PA

A beautifully symbolic antique fede ring dating from 1880–1900, featuring joined hands crafted in solid 9k gold.

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Antique 1870s Victorian Band Rings

Materials

9k Gold

Antique Enamel Gold Gimmel/Fede Ring
Antique Enamel Gold Gimmel/Fede Ring

Antique Enamel Gold Gimmel/Fede Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

BERNARDO ANTICHITÀ PONTE VECCHIO FLORENCE Designed as three joined rings, at the centre the letter R enclosed in a black enamel frame, the clasped hands and the other side with turqu...

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Antique 1820s Italian Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vintage Fede Gimmel Ring
Vintage Fede Gimmel Ring

Vintage Fede Gimmel Ring

Located in London, GB

Here we have a vintage fede gimmel ring. The ring is comprised of three separate 18ct yellow gold hoops linked together with the same shank split lengthwise so the hoops fit together...

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20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique  Gold "Fede", Clasped Hand, Ring
Antique  Gold "Fede", Clasped Hand, Ring

Antique Gold "Fede", Clasped Hand, Ring

Located in Baltimore, MD

Open this striking ring to reveal the heart being clasped by the two hands. These rings, also called Gimmel rings, were often used as betrothal rings. The three rings are attached by...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Italian Gimmel/Fede Enamel Gold Ring
Italian Gimmel/Fede Enamel Gold Ring

Italian Gimmel/Fede Enamel Gold Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

Italy, 1820 ca With blue and light blue enamel Maker's mark Finger size: 8 1/2

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Antique 1820s Italian Georgian Engagement Rings

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Late 18th Century Fede Gimmel Ring
Late 18th Century Fede Gimmel Ring

Late 18th Century Fede Gimmel Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

Yellow gold featuring two intertwined rings, each topped by a hand, meeting in the closed position.

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Engagement Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Acrostic Fede Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring
Antique Victorian Acrostic Fede Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring

Antique Victorian Acrostic Fede Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring

Located in Fairfield, CT

Antique Victorian Acrostic Fede Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring Step into the elegance of the Victorian era with this extraordinary acrostic ring crafted in 1860.

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Antique 1860s Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique French Green Emerald Yellow Gold Trinity Gimmel Fede Ring
Antique French Green Emerald Yellow Gold Trinity Gimmel Fede Ring

Antique French Green Emerald Yellow Gold Trinity Gimmel Fede Ring

Located in London, GB

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold gimmel or fede ring with three hinged parts, each set with a collet set step cut green emerald.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Band Rings

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 14K/10K Yellow Gold Engraved Fede Hands Ring
Antique Victorian 14K/10K Yellow Gold Engraved Fede Hands Ring

Antique Victorian 14K/10K Yellow Gold Engraved Fede Hands Ring

Located in Great Neck, NY

Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K/10K Yellow Gold Engraved Fede Hands Ring. This pristine fede ring has nice deep engravings on both rings around both bands.

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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vintage Gimmel Fede Ring Moveable Clasped Hands 8K Yellow Gold – Size 7.75
Vintage Gimmel Fede Ring Moveable Clasped Hands 8K Yellow Gold – Size 7.75

Vintage Gimmel Fede Ring Moveable Clasped Hands 8K Yellow Gold – Size 7.75

Located in Fairfield, CT

Vintage Gimmel Fede Ring Moveable Clasped Hands 8K Yellow Gold – Size 7.75 This vintage fede ring is made in 8k yellow gold and features the traditional design of two clasped hands.

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Vintage 1960s Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Gimmel Ring Opens 14k Yellow Gold Heart Friendship Band 6 Fede Jewelry
Vintage Gimmel Ring Opens 14k Yellow Gold Heart Friendship Band 6 Fede Jewelry

Vintage Gimmel Ring Opens 14k Yellow Gold Heart Friendship Band 6 Fede Jewelry

Located in Torrance, CA

Stylish vintage Gimmal ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Gimmel rings have been popular for centuries, with the holding hands symbolizing eternal love and loyalty. The interloc...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco 14K Rose Gold Turquoise and Pearl Fede Heart in Hand Ring
Antique Art Deco 14K Rose Gold Turquoise and Pearl Fede Heart in Hand Ring

Antique Art Deco 14K Rose Gold Turquoise and Pearl Fede Heart in Hand Ring

Located in Great Neck, NY

Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Rose Gold Turquoise and Pearl Fede Heart in Hand Ring.

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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Hands and Heart Ring with Star Diamond
Antique Hands and Heart Ring with Star Diamond

Antique Hands and Heart Ring with Star Diamond

Located in Baltimore, MD

15K gold fede or love ring with two hands coming together to enclose a gold heart with a single rose-cut diamond embedded in a carved star at the center.

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Antique 1880s British Victorian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, 15k Gold

18th Century Garnet Rock Crystal Gold Fede Ring
18th Century Garnet Rock Crystal Gold Fede Ring

18th Century Garnet Rock Crystal Gold Fede Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

The term "fede chianina", used to describe traditional family ring that Aretinian mothers-in-law used to give to their daughters-in-law, as a symbolic inheritance from woman to woman.

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Antique 1780s Italian George III Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Garnet, Rock Crystal, Gold

Hendrik Soorbeek 17th Century Fede Ring
Hendrik Soorbeek 17th Century Fede Ring

Hendrik Soorbeek 17th Century Fede Ring

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A gold fede ring with two hands holding a ribbon or a Lemniscaat (symbol for eternity or eternal love), Amsterdam, 1698, Hendrik Soorbeek (1669-1728).

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Antique 1690s Dutch Engagement Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Georgian 18k yellow gold with enamel forget me nots clasped Fede ring
Georgian 18k yellow gold with enamel forget me nots clasped Fede ring

Georgian 18k yellow gold with enamel forget me nots clasped Fede ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This Georgian 18k yellow gold Fede ring features enamel forget-me-not motifs and a clasped hands design.

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Antique 1840s Georgian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Rare European 14th/15th Century 22/24 Kt Fede Ring
Rare European 14th/15th Century 22/24 Kt Fede Ring

Rare European 14th/15th Century 22/24 Kt Fede Ring

Located in Napoli, IT

Rare Possibly English late 14th/15th century 22/24 Kt solid gold Fede ring from a private Italian collection Please view Sotheby’s references for details Fine condition Unless otherw...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Renaissance Engagement Rings

Materials

22k Gold

18th Century Gimmel Fede Ring Italian 1790's
18th Century Gimmel Fede Ring Italian 1790's

18th Century Gimmel Fede Ring Italian 1790's

Located in Firenze, IT

Comprising three mobile rings in 18K rose gold, one with a man's hand, one with a heart and one with a woman's hand.

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Antique 1790s Italian Neoclassical Engagement Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

18th Century Gimmel Fede Ring Italian 1790's
18th Century Gimmel Fede Ring Italian 1790's

18th Century Gimmel Fede Ring Italian 1790's

Located in Firenze, IT

This fede ring is composed of three rings, two of which are decorated with intertwining hands beneath a heart. Romance and love are conveyed to the fullest in this sumptuous ring. E...

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Antique 1790s Italian Neoclassical Engagement Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

18th Century Gimmel Fede Ring Italian 1790's
18th Century Gimmel Fede Ring Italian 1790's

18th Century Gimmel Fede Ring Italian 1790's

Located in Firenze, IT

Period: 1790 ca Provenance: Italy Finger size: 7 ¼ Weight: 5.30 gr The ring, dated around 1790 and made of 18-carat gold, is composed of three rings, two of which have the decorati...

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Antique 1790s Italian Neoclassical Engagement Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Classic Claddagh Crowned Heart in Hands, Fede 14k Yellow Gold Ring, 20th Century
Classic Claddagh Crowned Heart in Hands, Fede 14k Yellow Gold Ring, 20th Century

Classic Claddagh Crowned Heart in Hands, Fede 14k Yellow Gold Ring, 20th Century

Located in New York, NY

With these hands I give you my heart and crown it with my love - Old Irish saying Claddagh rings have been popular since the 1700's as a classic symbol of love and affection. They ar...

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20th Century Romantic More Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

C1850 Hands Clasping Heart Fede Ring w carved enamel star
C1850 Hands Clasping Heart Fede Ring w carved enamel star

C1850 Hands Clasping Heart Fede Ring w carved enamel star

Located in Baltimore, MD

The hands bearing a gift motif is an example of the romanticism that flourished in the 20th century. Our 18K fede ring reveals two delicately carved hands coming together clasping a...

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Antique 1850s British Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Georgian Fedé and Gimmel Ring
Georgian Fedé and Gimmel Ring

Georgian Fedé and Gimmel Ring

Located in London, GB

A Georgian fedé and gimmel ring, consisting of two outer flat and one middle ridged yellow gold hoops linked together, with the same shank split lengthwise so the hoops fit together ...

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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

18th Century Gold Fede Ring
18th Century Gold Fede Ring

18th Century Gold Fede Ring

Located in Austin, TX

18th Century gold Fede ring. Originally part of the Louis De Clerq Collection.

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Antique Mid-18th Century French More Rings

Materials

Gold

Victorian Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Fede Ring
Victorian Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Fede Ring

Victorian Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Fede Ring

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Made around 1850, this Fede ring is unique for two reasons: the gem-studded bracelets (jewelry wearing jewelry!)

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Antique 1850s British Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 22k Gold

Victorian ring hand enamel diamond in yellow gold, fede ring
Victorian ring hand enamel diamond in yellow gold, fede ring

Victorian ring hand enamel diamond in yellow gold, fede ring

Located in PARIS, FR

Victorian ring hand enamel diamond in yellow gold 18 karats. Antique promise ring representing a gloved hand wearing a ring and holding a rose-cut diamond. The glove is enamelled dar...

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Antique 1890s French Late Victorian Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Ancient Roman Gold Intaglio Signet Ring with Clasped Hands
Ancient Roman Gold Intaglio Signet Ring with Clasped Hands

Ancient Roman Gold Intaglio Signet Ring with Clasped Hands

Located in London, GB

Ancient Roman Gold Intaglio Signet Ring with Clasped Hands Ca. 100-300 AD An Ancient Roman gold fede ring of smooth, round-section band flaring to the shoulders; raised central cel...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Gold

Antique Gold Fede Gimmel Ring
Antique Gold Fede Gimmel Ring

Antique Gold Fede Gimmel Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

Gimmel Fede Ring French, c. 1820-1830 Gold, turquoise. pearls Weight 3.8 gr; Circumference 47.97 mm; US size 4 1/2; UK size I ½ Description: The gold ring is composed of three conn...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Bridal Rings

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian Yellow Gold Gimmel Fede Ring
Georgian Yellow Gold Gimmel Fede Ring

Georgian Yellow Gold Gimmel Fede Ring

Located in Boston, Lincolnshire

An Outstanding Georgian c.1790s 18 Carat Gold Gimmel Fede ring with beautiful details on the cuffs.

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Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Wedding Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Early Victorian Gimmel Fede gold Handclasp Ring
Early Victorian Gimmel Fede gold Handclasp Ring

Early Victorian Gimmel Fede gold Handclasp Ring

Located in Sale, Cheshire

A particularly high quality early gimmel fede handclasp ring, with two linked bands that open, allowing the hands to slide apart and back together again.

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Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian More Rings

Materials

15k Gold

Antique 18th Century Georgian Gimmel Fede Gold Ring
Antique 18th Century Georgian Gimmel Fede Gold Ring

Antique 18th Century Georgian Gimmel Fede Gold Ring

Located in Sale, Cheshire

A beautiful mid-Georgian Gimmel Fede Ring, modelled in 15 karat gold throughout.

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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Band Rings

Materials

15k Gold

Antique Georgian Onyx Cameo Fede Ring
Antique Georgian Onyx Cameo Fede Ring

Antique Georgian Onyx Cameo Fede Ring

Located in Sale, Cheshire

STONES Onyx Cameo RING SIZE 4.75 US MEASUREMENTS Head: 12.7 x 9.7mm Width of band: 5.3mm WEIGHT 4.7g MARKS English hallmarks for 15k gold, Birmingham 1835

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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Signet Rings

Materials

Onyx, 15k Gold

Georgian FEDE Handholding Faith Puzzle Ring in 18 Carat Gold
Georgian FEDE Handholding Faith Puzzle Ring in 18 Carat Gold

Georgian FEDE Handholding Faith Puzzle Ring in 18 Carat Gold

Located in St Helens, GB

A superb true mid Georgian era Fede band ring, c1760. SIZE ; N UK, 6 3/4 US 18 carat yellow gold example.

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Antique 19th Century British George III Band Rings

Materials

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1860s Victorian Opal Emerald Garnet Fede Ring
1860s Victorian Opal Emerald Garnet Fede Ring

1860s Victorian Opal Emerald Garnet Fede Ring

Located in Sale, Cheshire

A sweet mid Victorian period gem set cluster ring, the central opal surrounded by emeralds and garnets, with the shoulders modelled as two hands as if they were holding the central f...

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Materials

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Vintage Circa 1930s Textured Fede Loyalty Ring 15 Carat Yellow Gold
Vintage Circa 1930s Textured Fede Loyalty Ring 15 Carat Yellow Gold

Vintage Circa 1930s Textured Fede Loyalty Ring 15 Carat Yellow Gold

Located in Hamilton, AU

Loyalty, commitment, and sacrifice are virtues that sometimes endure throughout life in the strongest of relationships. The April Ring, a 15 carat gold textured Roman-inspired “Fede”...

Category

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Victorian Pansy REGARD and Fede Ring Circa 1880
Victorian Pansy REGARD and Fede Ring Circa 1880

Victorian Pansy REGARD and Fede Ring Circa 1880

Located in Lancashire, Oldham

A pretty Victorian pansy REGARD and Fede 18 karat gold ring manufactured circa 1880.

Category

Antique 1880s British Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold

Rare Antique Fede Handholding and Heart Faith Ring in 14 Carat Rose Gold
Rare Antique Fede Handholding and Heart Faith Ring in 14 Carat Rose Gold

Rare Antique Fede Handholding and Heart Faith Ring in 14 Carat Rose Gold

Located in St Helens, GB

A superb true antique Fede ring. Solid 14 carat rose gold example with three paste stones to one side and two faux ruby stones to the other.

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Band Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

Georgian 18k Gold Fede Ring
Georgian 18k Gold Fede Ring

Georgian 18k Gold Fede Ring

Located in Danvers, MA

(Fede rings go back to the 3rd and 4th century and became especially popular during the Middle Ages.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Georgian Wedding Rings

Materials

18k Gold

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Gold Fede Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact gold fede ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for a gold fede 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 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing gold fede ring — no matter the origin — is easy, but Olivia Cummings each produced a popular version that is worth a look. While most can agree that any gold fede ring from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 9 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a cabochon version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and cushion cut alternatives. Most of our gold fede ring for sale are for women, but there are 21 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Gold Fede Ring?

The price for a gold fede ring starts at $290 and tops out at $45,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $2,250.

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.

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.