ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Knuckle Duster scaled leather crystal skull 4 ring box clutch
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Knuckle Duster grey scaled leather crystal skull 4 ring box clutch Reference: YIKK/A00159 Brand: Alexander McQueen Designer: Lee Alexander McQueen Model: Knuckle Du...
GIA 5.06ct Estate Vintage Heart Diamond Engagement Wedding Rose Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
PERFECT look. SPECTACULAR Ring will cover your finger from knuckle to knuckle.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
GIA 6.04 Carat Pear Shaped Diamond Engagement Wedding Pave Halo Rose Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
PERFECT look. SPECTACULAR Ring will cover your finger from knuckle to knuckle.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
GIA 5.09ct Heart Shaped Diamond Engagement Wedding Pave Halo Rose Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
PERFECT look. SPECTACULAR Ring will cover your finger from knuckle to knuckle.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN A/W 2010 Gold Studded Leather Four-Ring Skull Knuckle Clutch
By Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen, Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
Square/oval-shaped clutch with gold-toned hardware; Includes gold closure along the border, as well as miscellaneous sized gold studs embedded along front and back. Gold, four-ring, ...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN Black Croc Embossed Leather Knuckle Duster Box Clutch w/Box
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
Iconic sculpted floral and clear/white crystal encrusted skull knuckle ring hardware at top; single large smokey gray gemstone ring detail.
Victorian 14 and 18 Karat Gold Fob Charm Hand Link Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Toggle bracelet is comprised of hand fabricated rolo links With a highly rendered hand clutching a ring; some wear at knuckles Ring suspends two substantial fob charms One feature...
Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$399
Dainty 10k Tanzanite Opal Ring
Located in Webster, SD
The face of the ring measures 1/2 inch from knuckle to knuckle. The ring is 10K yellow gold.
Opal, Tanzanite, 10k Gold
Oval Rose Quartz Bezel Set in Sterling Silver Ring
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Brazilian Handmade Sterling Silver Ring set with large (17x12mm) oval Rose Quartz angled just off of knuckle to knuckle.
Quartz, Sterling Silver
Italian 18 Karat Rose Gold Stretch Diamond Band Ring
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
It even fits those with larger knuckles! The ring is crafted in 18k rose gold and features 17 round brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Navajo Native American Silver Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Navajo Native American Silver Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Statement Ring c. 1970s A wonderful "Knuckle to Knuckle" Native American statement ring featuring beautiful Sleeping ...
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
Gemjunky Unique Ring of Blue Tourmaline with Multi-Color Sapphires
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
This unusual cut of Tourmaline enhances the use of Sapphires for accents. This unique ring stretches almost knuckle to knuckle. It is hand made in Sterling Silver and is a sizable 7.
Sapphire, Tourmaline, Sterling Silver
Oval Silver Topaz Bezel Set in Handmade Sterling Silver Ring
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
The Sterling Silver rises up from the tapered shank to reach almost knuckle to knuckle. This ring was handmade by one of our artisans in our mountain studio outside of Rio de Janeir...
Topaz, Sterling Silver
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Oval Turquoise and Diamond Scute Style Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
You will fall in love with this David Webb vintage ring the moment you put it on. It is a lovely option for those who need an easy ring to put on and off the enlarged knuckle.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 2.50 Carat Old European Diamond & Sugarloaf Sapphire 14 Karat Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Sugarloaf Cabochon Sapphire weighing 1.30ct, bright deep rich blue in color, 5.59mmx4.33mm. The ring will cover your finger knuckle to knuckle, measurements are 15.56mmx18.66mm The r...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA 4.0 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond and Green Emeralds Platinum Art Nouveau Ring
Located in New York, NY
Traces of an engraving inside. This ring is gracefully designed and will cover your finger knuckle to knuckle and beyond!
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Alexander McQueen Gold Studded Four Ring Knuckle Clutch Bag
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU CT-2437 Comes With Dandelion Authenticity Guarantee Card Only Model Knuckle Clutch Metal Gilt Length approx 24 cm Width approx 5 cm Condition Excellent Other Info Left to Right: ...
Sold|$3,419
Jacquie Aiche Assorted Knuckle Ring
By Jacquie Aiche
Located in London, GB
Jacquie Aiche Assorted Knuckle Ring 14K Yellow gold 4 freeform lapis bezel knuckle ring with pave diamonds.
Sold|$4,103
Hoorsenbuhs Diamond Double Knuckle Ring
By Hoorsenbuhs
Located in London, GB
18k rose gold double knuckle ring set with white diamonds. Signature tri-link 'bridge' detail at side. 6 mm band width, 35 mm face width (approximately).
Sold|$7,999
Le Vian 2.5 Carat White Diamond Knuckle Ring
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Le Vian offers innovative styling with a sparkling twist in this 14k two tone gold knuckle ring that accessorizes your entire finger in a romance-inspired open pattern design set wit...
White Diamond, 14k Gold
2 TCW Oval Vivid Blue Sapphire And Diamond Double Band Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Gold Purity: 14 Karat Gold Type: White Gold Stone Name: Blue Sapphire Diamond Weight: 1.0 Carat Size: NA Item Style: Fine Knuckle Ring Keywords: Ring, Knuckle Ring, Diamond Ring, Ba...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sold|$28,000
TIFFANY and Co. Sapphire And Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
platinum diamond 6 carat sapphire and diamond ring made by tiffany and company with adjustable knuckle opener to fit over knuckle ring size 5
Robert Lee Morris Vintage Signed 18K Gold Biomorphic Ring
By Robert Lee Morris
Located in New York City, NY
Exceptional signed 1970s Robert Lee Morris hammered 18 karat gold sculptural 2" knuckle ring. The knuckle form in particular is one of his most prominent motifs, used variously in m...
18k Gold
Alexander McQueen White Leather Studded Four Ring Knuckle Clutch
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The top is adorned with four knuckle rings that dazzling embellishments. The white leather exterior is adorned with studs and it positively sparkles with fun.
Messika 18ct White Gold Glam'azone Double Pave Diamond Double Ring
By Messika
Located in London, GB
- Exclusive to the Messika Paris Glam'Azone collection - Double pave set diamond ring design - Two plain pave set diamond rings - Oval cut central stones - Crafted from hand finish...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Contemporary Garnet and Diamond Illusion Set Torque Ring in 9ct Yellow Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
The Garnet shows such a beautiful and bright red colour set in a rub over setting all modelled in 9ct Yellow Gold. Such a lovely ring that can be altered in size slightly by bending ...
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold
Alexander McQueen Unicorn Skull Knuckle Box Clutch Embroidered Mesh Small
By Alexander McQueen
Located in NY, NY
Crafted in black embroidered mesh, features picturesque unicorn skull four-finger knuckle ring handle embellished with Swarovski crystals and gold-tone hardware.
Alexander McQueen Knuckle Box Clutch Woven Leather Small
By Alexander McQueen
Located in NY, NY
Crafted in black woven leather, this eye-catching metal-framed clutch features a hinged four-finger knuckle ring handles embellished with Swarovski crystals and white mink fur and si...
Sold|$5,650
Emerald Knuckle Duster Ring
By Rebecca Koven
Located in Fifth Avenue, NY
An 18kt yellow gold, silver and emerald ring.
There are approximately 14.80cts of oval cut emeralds and they have been set into sterling silver. size 8
Emerald, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
Sold|$30,000
Mermaid Knuckle Duster
Located in Fifth Avenue, NY
A knuckle duster ring composed of a prong set fancy rose cut diamond weighing 14.99 cts which is surrounded by 4.28cts of fancy rose cut diamonds and 1.21cts of round brilliant cut d...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Loree Rodkin Diamond and 18K Gold Snake Knuckle Bondage Ring
By Loree Rodkin
Located in London, GB
Loree Rodkin Diamond and 18K Gold Snake Knuckle Bondage Ring Exquisite 18k gold double snake ring covered in diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Diamond White Gold Sideways Cross Band or Midi Ring
Located in Columbia, MO
Show your faith with this beautiful diamond cross ring! The ring can be worn normally or as a midi ring, one of the hottest trends in jewelry meant to be worn in the middle of the fi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Large 1950's Platinum Star Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Lake Forest, IL
The ring also features a white gold, finger-fit shank which allows the ring to be expanded in the back and closed back to get over troublesome knuckles.
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum, White Gold
Robert Vogelsang 6.03 Carat Natural Burma Star Ruby Rose Gold Ring
Located in Zurich, CH
This fine natural Burma star ruby of 6.03 carats is set in a rose gold ring. An inner white gold spring moves easily over the knuckle and holds the ring in place.
Ruby, 18k Gold
Sold|$950
Alexander McQueen Knuckle Clutch
By Alexander McQueen
Located in US
Gold tone knuckle bar with topaz crystal ring, crystal embellished skull, and 2 other skull motif rings.
18th Century Connecticut Sack Back Knuckle Arm Windsor Chair
Located in Woodbury, CT
Well developed form with arched round crest raked rail terminating in square ends (typical of North Central Connecticut) above seven spindles joined to the medial arm rail continuing...
Ash, Hickory, Maple, Pine
Set of Mid-Century Modern Wood and Iron Fire Tools
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A simple wrought-iron-rod rack with wood cross-stretcher cradling three wood-handled tools with decorative iron-ring knuckle-guards. An alluring, delicately balanced and beautifully ...
Wrought Iron
19th c. White Painted Windsor Comb Back Armchair
Located in Essex, MA
A character-filled, wonderfully shaped 19th century white painted Windsor comb-back armchair, in the manner of 18th century Philadelphia chairs, with serpentine cresting and scroll-c...
Sold|$6,399
Le Vian 2.5 Carat White Diamond Knuckle Ring
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Le Vian offers innovative styling with a sparkling twist in this 14k two tone gold knuckle ring that accessorizes your entire finger in a romance-inspired open pattern design set wit...
White Diamond, 14k Gold
Sold|$4,950
18 Karat Diamond, Emerald and Ruby Ring
Located in Pikesville, MD
This large 18 karat two tone gold diamond, emerald and ruby ring has an eye-catching curvy shape and design, made to rest upon the knuckle.
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Sold|$1,390
Tiffany Somerset Mesh Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Asheville, NC
The flexibility of the mesh makes the ring easy to slip on the finger and over knuckles.
18k Gold
Sold|$5,700
David Webb 18 Karat Gold Knot Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
A very secure deployment clasp was incorporated into the design to likely accommodate a larger knuckle. Considering the ring carries its weight on the knot portion, resizing the ring...
18k Gold
Custom 14k Gold Diamond Pink and Green Tourmaline 5.5 Carat Wide Ring 24G
Located in Lauderdale by the Sea, FL
It also features very wide band - as a result it covers most of your finger almost to the knuckle The ring consists of 6- 0.32ct square faceted Green Tourmalines, 3- 0.32ct square fa...
14k Gold
Alexander McQueen Black Satin 3D Enamel Roses Knuckle Clutch
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Alexander McQueen Black Satin 3D Enamel Roses Knuckle Clutch - Darkly romantic itineration of the cult McQueen Knuckle clutch, featuring a silk satin wrapped box clutch, with hi...
Alexander McQueen embellished black leather four-ring clutch bag
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Alexander McQueen embellished black leather four-ring clutch bag - Silver push-clasp fastening - Soft Black Calfskin Body with calfskin lining - Designed with silver and gold-tone h...
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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