Medieval Iconographic Ring, circa 13th-15th Century
Located in London, GB
Medieval iconographic ring. The central heart shaped bezel engraved with 'IHS' (a Christogram abbreviating Jesus Christ), with smoothly integrated trumpeting shoulders tapering to re...
18k Gold
Medieval Iconographic Ring with the Holy Trinity, English, circa 15th Century
Located in London, GB
Medieval iconographic ring with the holy trinity. A yellow gold ring with an oval bezel finely engraved with a religious scene featuring the holy trinity with a crucified Jesus in th...
Yellow Gold
Late Medieval Iconographic Ring Depicting the Holy Trinity, circa 1470-1480
Located in London, GB
Late Medieval iconographic ring depicting the Holy Trinity. A yellow gold ring featuring a central rectangular plaque, finely engraved with the figure of Christ on the cross, underne...
Yellow Gold
Medieval 15th Century Iconographic Gold Saint Christopher Ring
Located in London, GB
Medieval iconographic ring with Saint Christopher. A yellow gold ring, with rectangular bezel finely engraved with a representation of Saint Christopher carrying the Christ child on ...
Yellow Gold
Rock Crystal Roman Intaglio Ring of Jupiter 2nd-3rd Century A.D.
Located in Firenze, IT
The choice of rock crystal is distinctive: the Romans attributed this stone to Jupiter because it was believed to possess protective properties, and the iconographic choice for this ...
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
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Antique Gold Iconographic Band Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Such rings made of gold, silver, or silver-gilt were popular in England and Scotland, and described as “iconographic” by Victorian ring collectors.
Gold
Gold Antique Ring from the Middle Ages Depicting Saint Christopher and Christ
Located in Chicago, IL
Although we have identified more than 250 extant iconographic rings, they are now relatively rare on the market.
Gold
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Antique Silver Twisted Band Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
The twisting, fluted band is typical of medieval iconographic rings fabricated in England made in both silver and gold.
Silver
Gold Iconographic Ring England c1470
Located in Firenze, IT
The top with two horizontal oblong panels divided by a rib, each engraved with an iconic figure, one Saint Catherine of Alexandria, wearing a crown and with part of a wheel visible b...
22k Gold
Medieval gilt iconographic saints ring, circa 15th century.
Located in London, GB
Medieval gilt iconographic saints ring. The central plaque with grooved panels, engraved vertically with two standing saints, flanked by shoulders with raised twisting channels, engr...
Important Jewish Marriage Ring
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Characteristic of Jewish marriage-rings is the iconographic feature of an architectural bezel, at times with a complete house on it that symbolises the bride and groom's future home ...
18k Gold
Medieval iconographic ring
Located in New York, NY
While iconographic rings were popular in the fifteenth century, rings with so many saints depicted in such detail, like the one here, are rarer.
Devotional Iconographic Ring
Located in New York, NY
.; US size 8 ¾; UK size R Iconographic rings, displaying one or more Christian figures engraved on the bezel, are found primarily in England.
Devotional Iconographic Ring
Located in New York, NY
.; US size 8 1/4; UK size Q Iconographic rings, displaying one or more Christian figures engraved on the bezel, are found in England only.
Devotional Iconographic Ring
Located in New York, NY
From a large group of rings that are called in the literature “iconographic”, this ring is an especially fine example.
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Renaissance Band
Located in New York, NY
.; US size 7 ¼; UK size O These decorated spiral bands derive from forms already in use in the 15th century and found on many iconographic rings. The present form, however, is mor...
Vintage 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This sweet signet is modelled in 9ct gold and has a smooth face. The initials on the face of the ring are tricky to read. The initials on the front reads SH. Hallmarked Birmingham. ...
Gold
Art Deco 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 4.75 Metal Type: 14 karat yellow gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 1.8 grams Finger to Top of Stone Measurement: 1.5mm Condition: Excellent
Yellow Gold
Early Byzantine Gold Ring with Christ c. 6th Century AD
Located in Chicago, IL
Byzantine (the Eastern Roman Empire) circa 500 – 600 AD. This highly important, museum rarity early Christian gold (approximately 22.85 Kt) ring is engraved with the bust of Christ ...
Gold
Vintage 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This sweet signet is modelled in 9ct gold. The initials on the front of the ring read 'IO'. Ring Size: O 1/2 or 7 1/2 Face Diameter: 12x10mm Weight: 3.6g
Gold
Byzantine Gold Ring With A Topaz Intaglio With A Bust Of Christ 7th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 7th century Top size: 27 x 24 mm Ring size: 6.5 Weight: 8 gr The Byzantine ring dates to the 7th century and is characterized by a contemporary yellow gold setting, made w...
Topaz, Gold, 22k Gold
An 18th century gold gimmel ring
Located in London, GB
An 18th century gold gimmel ring, consisting of three separate hoops linked together so they can fit together unnoticeably as one, embellished with two interlocking hands pulled apar...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early Byzantine Gold Ring Engraved with Married Couple
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 6th-7th century Ring size: 8 ½ Weight: 13,75 gr The wedding ring can be ascribed to Byzantine goldsmith production of the 6th-7th century. Made of gold, it features the emb...
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ancient Roman Gold Ring with Minerva Intaglio, 3rd-4th Century AD
Located in London, GB
Ancient Roman gold ring with Minerva intaglio. Set to centre with an oval hardstone intaglio in a closed back roman set setting, finely engraved with an image of the goddess of wisdo...
Gold
Byzantine Coin Ring w 21K Matte Gold Band
Located in Atlanta, GA
A 21 karat gold ring with a Byzantine bronze coin. This bronze coin was minted between IV and IX century, and depicts a figure standing. The coin is placed on a 21 karat gold matte c...
Gold, Bronze
18kt Gold And Early Byzantine Bronze Follis Coin Ring Circa 527-565 D.C.
Located in Firenze, IT
Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Justinian right "DN IVSTINIANVS PP AVG" Large "M" between a star and cross, cross above, "A" below, "CON" in exergue Top 14mm Mounted in 18kt y...
Gold, Bronze
$1,861Sale Price / set|30% Off
Ancient 9th or 10th Century 22K Yellow Gold Javanese Sri Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An ancient gold ring, with Sri inscription, in 22 karat yellow gold. This unique, unusual ring is steeped in history. Hailing from the 9th or 10th Century, this ancient piece of je...
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early Byzantine Gold Signet Ring with Crosses c. 500 AD
Located in Chicago, IL
Easter Roman Empire (Byzantine), circa 500 AD An unusual and historically important Byzantine gold (approximately 18.77 Kt) ring, featuring a box-shaped bezel set with a carnelian i...
Carnelian, Gold
Museum Quality Antique Early Byzantine 4th Century AD Gold Marriage Ring
Located in London, GB
Early Byzantine gold marriage ring. The central square plaque carved to depict two facing busts wearing crowns, a cross and orb inbetween, with the wording 'ZVΓOC AHNOCIOC' translate...
Yellow Gold
1902 Antique European Ring solid 20K Gold Ø 6.75 US / 5.3 gr
Located in SE
Old ring in solid 20K Yellow Gold. Hand - engraved contentious floral ornament on the band. Unisex type, if that's your size... Made in Sweden. Hallmarked 20K. Unknown workshop ,cit...
22k Gold
15th Century Engraved Gold Buckle Ring, circa 1500
Located in London, GB
15th century engraved gold buckle ring, ‘At this point remains’. A rare flat top ring featuring intricate detailing around the full circumference with a raised inscription, ‘A\. CE+P...
Yellow Gold
Antique Gold & Diamond Cross Signet Style Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique gold and diamond signet style ring. With an 18 karat gold head and 14 karat gold shank. Both with a slight rose hue. With a signet style head set with 7 small bezel...
Diamond, Gold
CHANEL black leather 2022 22C DUBAI BEECHWOOD VANITY Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel Small Vanity bag in beige beechwood with black leather trims and antique gold-tone hardware. Rare limited edition. Opens with a logo clasp closure and is lined ...
NALLY GIA Pink Color Heart Shape Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
NALLY 2.02ct Fancy Purple- Pink Diamond Ring. The diamond is set in a Cartier Mounting with 2 Tapered Baguette Cut Diamonds, with an approximately total carat weight of 0.25CT, stamp...
Pink Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Ladies Hunter Elgin 4 Color Gold Pocket Watch and 18k Gold Chain
By Elgin
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Antique 14k four color gold hunter case pocket watch made by the Elgin Company around 1908 (based on movement serial # 13333340) features an elaborately decorated 14 c...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Ptolemaic Lapis Lazuli Intaglio Gold Ring 3rd-2nd Century BC
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 3rd-2nd Century BC Dimensions: 20 x 17 mm (intaglio: 0,8 x 0,6 mm) Ring size: 5 ½ Weight: 14,27 gr The ring is composed of a 22 carats gold setting from the early XX centur...
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 22k Gold
Bulgari Serpenti 18K Gold Diamond Wristwatch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari 18K rose gold Serpenti red lacquer diamond wristwatch with presentation box Weight : 90.9 g Interior circumference : 6 5/8" Case : 26 mm Marked : Au 750 18K BULGARI FABRIQUE ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace, the flexible tapering yellow gold body formed of three rows of scale-like collets each set with a round cabochon-cut turquoise, the h...
Turquoise, Gold
$596Sale Price|25% Off
Size: Medium
Chic 1960s Bubblegum Pink Jackie O Style Vintage 60s Raw Silk Bow Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s bubblegum pink Jackie O style silk dress! Flattering sheath shape with a bow at top left center neck. Full metal zipper up the back with hook-and-eye closure. Perfect for ...
EPIC John Galliano Evening Gown Black Silk Dress FW 08/09
By John Galliano
Located in Berlin, BE
This black silk evening gown by John Galliano, from his Fall/Winter 08/09 Collection is one of those moments: a love letter to the art of couture at its most theatrical and refined. ...
Vacheron & Constantin Rose Gold Demi Hunter Pocket Watch and Original Box
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1910 Vacheron & Constantin Pocket watch, 14k Rose Gold 53 M.M Demi Hunter with inside Gold dust cover, Gilt lever movement, Porcelain dial with Gold Hands. Signed Vacheron ...
14k Gold, Rose Gold
Robe and night-gown in pink nylon and tulle with gold Polka dots Schiaparelli
By Schiaparelli
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Robe and night-gown in pink nylon and tulle with gold Polka dots. The Robe is draped on the shoulders and close with gold metal buttons. The dress is draped on the bust with tulle sh...
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Seed Pearl Heart Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Heart Pendant 15ct Gold Stamped Circa 1880s * The chain is sold separately This exquisite Victorian heart pendant, crafted in 15ct yellow gold, beautifully embodies th...
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Amethyst, Pearl, and Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Antique Amethyst, Pearl, and Diamond Cross Pendant. This cross pendant has round amethysts, pearls, and 26 old-cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.75 carats all set in silver and ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
$19,673
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...
$3,750
H 1.19 in W 0.4 in D 0.32 in
Ancient Egyptian Faience Cat Amulet Pendant Necklace 700-300 B.C. Gold
Located in New York, NY
This rare Ancient Egyptian Faience Amulet Pendant depicts a seated Cat. The faience cat, crafted between 700-300 BC, is a miniature masterpiece. In ancient Egyptian art, cats were de...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Thierry Mugler Couture Dramatic Silk Corset Top Bodice Bustier
By Thierry Mugler Couture
Located in Berlin, BE
Breathtaking Thierry Mugler Couture 02/03 Silk Corset. A vision of bold sensuality and architectural elegance. This is piece is unworn and comes with the original tag from FW 2002/20...
$660,000Sale Price|20% Off
Bulgari Twin Ring 5.79ct Emerald and 7.25ct Diamond 18k Gold and Platinum
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This chic BULGARI cocktail ring features an exceptional 5.79 carat AGL certified Colombian emerald and a GIA certified 7.25 carat square emerlad-cut diamond of E color and VS1 clarit...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, 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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