16th Century Renaissance Agate Cameo Ring Alessandro de' Medici
Located in Firenze, IT
The cameo features an engraving of the face of Alessandro de Medici, known as the Moor because of his dark appearance, which has led historians in later periods to question his origi...
Agate, Gold
Signed Baccarat Medicis 18K Gold & Sugarloaf Glass Cabochon Cocktail Ring
By Baccarat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed cocktail ring by Baccarat. From the Medicis series. In 18 karat yellow gold.
Crystal, 18k Gold
18k Yellow and White Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring w 1.79 Ct Round Ruby Cabochon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Medici ring inspired by Italian Renaissance is made in 18k yellow gold and white gold with high-polished finish.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Treasures of the Medici
By Filippo Tuena, Anna Maria Massinelli
Located in valatie, NY
A beautiful book covering the collections of the Medici family. The collection includes: rings, statuettes, vases, brooches, and other objects, made of gold, silver, jade, alabaster,...
Paper
18 K White Jade, Jade, and Onyx Ring by Medici
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great heavy modernist design Ring featuring ovals of Onyx, White Jade, and Green Jade. Very thick band to ring. Ring is a size 8. This ring has a matching bracelet and ear clips a...
Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian 18K Gold and Silver Micromosaic Medici
Located in London, GB
This beautiful micromosaic dates to the late-19th century, circa 1870. Wearing micromosaic jewellery became popular during the Grand Tour period where members of wealthy, aristocrati...
18k Gold, Silver
Ancient Roman Sassanian Lapis Intaglio Ring, circa 600 AD
Located in Stamford, CT
The influence of design is a confluence of Iranian and Roman. The Medici family owned a ring like this hundreds of years later.
Lapis Lazuli, 22k Gold
Noble 14k Gold Cocktail Ring with Aquarine
Located in Berlin, BE
Behold the stunning Noble 14k Gold Cocktail Ring, a true masterpiece of fine jewelry. This piece exudes elegance and sophistication with its immaculate craftsmanship and exquisite de...
Aquamarine, 14k Gold
Henry Dunay Cabochon Cat's Eye Sillimanite & Diamond Dome Ring Hammered 18K Gold
By Henry Dunay
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This absolutely gorgeous contemporary cat's eye sillimanite and diamond dome ring made by Henry Dunay will be you new signature piece. Adorn your finger with this stunning cabochon c...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat gold Victorian Carved Agate Cameo Ring 1800s
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning floral and birds make up the surround on this 14K gold ring. Center is a Victorian woman. Victorian later soldered onto a modern shank. The ring is large in scale measuring ...
Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Made in Italy Rutilated Quartz Grounding Asymmetry Cocktail Ring
By Beatrice Barzaghi Milano
Located in Milan, IT
18K Yellow Gold Made in Italy Rutilated Quartz Cabochon Grounding Asymmetric Cocktail Ring. Unlock Your Divine Potential with the Anne ring. Gems and metal are energetically cleanse...
Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Late Roman 22ct Gold Agate Cameo Ring, She-Wolf of Rome, 3rd Century
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: III century Top Size: 22mm Ring size: 7 1/2 Weight: 17,25 gr The cameo refers to the Roman production of the 3rd century, is made of agate and inserted in a 22-carat yellow ...
22k Gold
Vintage 9k Yellow Gold Moonstone Cabochon Ring, 1970s Bezel Set
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A beautiful vintage ring showcasing the ethereal glow of a cabochon cut moonstone. Measuring approximately 11.9 x 8.06 x 4.3 mm, the gemstone displays the soft luminous sheen known a...
Moonstone, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Renaissance Gold and Agate Cameo Ring Depicting Homer
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: Late 16th century Provenance: Italy Ring size: 8 Weight: 18.2 gr This Renaissance cameo can be attributed to the end of the 16th century, is made of agate, and inserted in a...
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
A Cameo on Agate depicting the profile of Omphale signed Filippo Rega 1761-1833
Located in Firenze, IT
The cameo, made of agate, represents Omphale, a character from Greek mythology who, according to some sources, was queen of Lydia after the death of her husband. Omphale is depicted ...
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Agate Cameo Ring of Faustina the Younger, Italy, 2nd Century
Located in Firenze, IT
The ring consists of an 18-karat yellow gold setting in which is set an agate cameo dated to Roman production in the 2nd century. The cameo is characterised by the relief engraving o...
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
Rossella Ugolini 24kt Yellow Gold Plated Rose Quartz Onyx Cocktail Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini 24kt Yellow Gold Plated Rose Quartz Onyx Cocktail Ring One of a Kind Cocktail ring. Dimension: Ring Size 6.5 USA Length: 26mm Rose Quartz: 20mm x 20mm Bold and comfo...
Onyx, Quartz, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, 24k Gold, Gold Plate
David Webb Rock Crystal and Hammered Gold Bombé Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Dating from the 1960s-1970s, this hammered 18K gold and rock crystal bombé ring was created by David Webb, New York. The ring is set with a high domed rock crystal cabochon with a fa...
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Eighteenth Century Gilt Metal Agate Gryllos Cameo Signet Ring, Italy
Located in Firenze, IT
The cameo depicts four conjoined heads that take the name of gryllos, which means the union of two or more heads of human and animal origin, often with mythological associations and ...
Agate, Gilt Metal
BACCARAT Vintage 18kt yellow Gold Ring with cabochon Crystal
By Baccarat
Located in Aventura, FL
This stunning vintage ring, dating from the 1980s-1990s, is masterfully crafted in yellow gold by the renowned French crystal manufacturer Baccarat. The design features an elegant la...
Rock Crystal, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Italian 18k Gold Hardstone Cameo Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
The portrait head, facing right, with short hair and clean shaven, in a later ring mount, ring size 8 length 29mm, width 16mm
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Hardstone Cameo Ring
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
We really love hard stone cameo rings and this is perhaps the nicest we have had to date. The ring mount is crafted from 18 karat yellow and rose gold and has been rub over set with ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Crystal Quartz Ring Cocktail Ring White Enamel Gold Plated
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cocktail Ring Clear Crystal Quartz White Enamel 14k Gold Plated Designer: J DAUPHIN The Cocktail Ring features a natural clear crystal quartz cabochon set within a hand applied wh...
Quartz, Crystal, Brass, Enamel, Gold Plate, 14k Gold
Roman Lapis-Lazuli Cameo Of Cupid Circa 2nd Century A.D.
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 2nd century Dimensions: 1,3 x 1,0 cm Size: 7 1/4 Weight: 5.44gr. This delightful 2nd century Roman cameo is made of lapislazuli and is inserted in a 18 carat contemporary ...
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ancient Roman Cameo High Karat Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Roman Empire, 2nd – 3rd century A.D. This massive solid gold ring with broad shoulders is of a very fine workmanship. The ring is crafted in high karat gold (about 24K). It is cente...
Gold
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Convertible Tiara Necklace
Located in London, GB
A vintage sapphire and diamond convertible tiara necklace. An exceptional vintage sapphire and diamond convertible tiara and necklace set, in platinum, circa 1950. This beautifull...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$35,000
H 2.76 in W 3.55 in D 2.76 in
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Tiara Haircomb Necklace, circa 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Haircomb Necklace, ca. 1880s A very unusual and stunning Victorian crown, set with fiery opal cabochons and old-mine cut diamonds, from the 1880s. T...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
Large Ancient Greek Rock Crystal Gold Ring 2nd Century BC
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2nd century BC. This highly unusual and heavy ancient Greek ring of a complex design is crafted in high karat gold (approximately 21.34 Kt). It features a large cabochon cut r...
Carnelian, Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, Silver
Gold Ring With Hare Pinkish Agate Roman Cameo 1st-Century AD
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 1st century Ring size: 7 ¾ Dimensions (cameo): 1,9 x 1,4 cm Weight: 5,27 gr This delightful pink agate cameo of Roman production dates back to the 1st century and is set in...
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Medici Prince Fine Cameo Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Nineteenth Century Medici Prince, fine and intricately carved shell cameo bracelet. The focal center Medici Prince slide motif is mounted on an overlapping rich gold filled fish scal...
Gold-filled, Gilt Metal
Georgian Circa 1780 18K Gold Silver Ruby Diamond Urn Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Magnificent Georgian period Urn ring set with natural untreated Ruby and Diamond, possibly Burma, in 18 KT and silver Elaborate scroll work with the Urn in the middle beautifully ado...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
A Roman Onyx Two Layers Of Gray And Blue Cameo Of Medusa Circa 2nd Century A.D.
Located in Firenze, IT
The ring, dated to the 2nd century, consists of a cameo made of onyx with shades ranging from grey to blue, which is set in a contemporary yellow gold setting. The cameo is decorated...
Onyx, 22k Gold
Ancient Greek Dionysus Cameo Ring
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptionally rare and large ancient Greek sardonyx cameo dates to the late Hellenistic period, and features a carving of Dionysus, the god of wine and festivities. According to...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
An early 19th century cameo ring
Located in London, GB
An early 19th century cameo ring, the oval brown and white sardonyx cameo measuring 2.7 1.5cm and depicting Hercules and the Nemean Lion, mounted in roman-style setting to gold tape...
Gold
Massive Victorian French Diamond Gold Serpent Brooch
Located in Riverdale, NY
Extraordinarily crafted French serpent brooch from the mid 19th Century. The massive proportions and realistic detailing help to date this amazing 3 dimensional brooch. From the coil...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$15,000
W 1.38 in L 2.07 in
Magnificent Antique Georgian 6TCW Rose Cut Diamond 26.3 TCW Amethyst Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Museum quality, magnificent large antique Georgian rose cut 6 TCW diamond and 26.3 TCW royal purple amethyst pendant Early 19th Century The scale and quality of this spectacular piec...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Napoleon III 18kt Gold Agate Cameo Ring, France Circa 1890
Located in Firenze, IT
Yellow gold ring, adorned with a cameo on agate representing three male profiles probably Italian poets ( Dante Alighieri, Ludovico Ariosto e Giovan Battista Marino). Ring size: 7 ...
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Gold Agate Cameo Ring, Italy, Circa 1890s, Size 7
Located in Firenze, IT
Cameo dipicting bearded man in agate mounted in gold. Size: 7 Weight: 3,9gr.
Gold
Antique Napoleon III 18k Gold and Silver Agate Cameo Ring, France
Located in Firenze, IT
Agate cameo depicting a bearded man in profile (25mm x 20mm) mounted in silver and gold. Finger size 8 3/4 Weight : 16.8gr
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
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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