Masquerade Ring Concealing a Lover’s Inscription. Western Europe, circa 1760.
Located in London, GB
A Gem Set Masquerade Ring Concealing a Lover’s Inscription. Western Europe, possibly Italy, circa
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Masquerade Ring
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Masquerade Mask Ribbon Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized Masquerade mask with oval diamond eyes Weighing approximately 0.22 carats
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Vintage 1960s Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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French Masquerade Ball Ring Opal Painted Face Portrait Vintage 18 Karat Gold
Located in Torrance, CA
imagine the fabulous time she had at the Masquerade Ball? French hallmarks at the base of the ring. The
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Cocktail Rings
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Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sonia Bitton Diamond 3D Masquerade Face Ring / 14K Ring
By Sonia B. Designs
Located in Rancho Mirage, CA
Sonia B ring, stamped and hallmarked MADE IN THE USA NEW WITH TAGS, Tag Price $6750 Amazing 3D
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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
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Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Garnet Pendant 15ct Gold Circa 1860 * The chain is sold separately Step into a world of elegance with this exquisite Early Victorian pendant, expertly crafted from 15ct...
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Exquisite Engraved Gold Medieval Posy Ring c. 1400 – 1450
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1400 – 1450 This exceptionally rare medieval posy ring is crafted in high-karat gold (approximately 22.25 Kt) and exemplifies the fine goldwork of the late Middle Ages. The e...
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Vintage turquoise beaded silk sheer floral layered wedding slip dress gown M L
Located in Milano, Lombardia
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Located in London, GB
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Extraordinary 18th-Century Steel, Gold & Silver Learned Man’s Signet Ring
Located in Northampton, MA
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Located in SE
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$1,358
H 0.93 in W 0.61 in
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Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Thimble 15ct Yellow Gold Circa 1860 This Victorian thimble is not only a practical sewing tool but also a stunning work of art that captures the essence of the era....
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Located in London, GB
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Antique 18th century 15 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Tassie Purple Glass Melancholia
Located in Munich, Bavaria
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XVIIIc c1768 22K Gold, Old Cut Diamond Memento Mori Ring in memory of WM Rudd.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
TO U.S.A BUYERS: DON’T SWEAT ABOUT 15% TRUMP’S TARIFF - WE COVER IT BY GIVING YOU 15% DISCOUNT! Mourning Jewellery has a long & fascinating history, going back to as far as Middl...
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Antique 18th Century English George III Signet Rings
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Gold posy ring with carved detailing, 'It is my love', circa 18th century.
Located in London, GB
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Located in Braintree, GB
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Located in London, GB
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Located in Chicago, IL
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Gold signet ring attributed to the Ward family, English, circa 17th century
Located in London, GB
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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 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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