French 19th Century Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Snake Men's Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, horse head hallmark. Sublime antique man's ring, it is made of 2
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Antique Nordic Men Unisex Twisted Snakes Ring solid 18K Gold Ø US9.75 / 11.56 gr
Located in SE
Antique Ring for Men or Women Designed as Interweaving Snakes in solid 18K Yellow Gold. Cast bodies
18k Gold
Victorian Roman Ancient Amethyst Intaglio 18 Karat Gold Men's Snake & Devil Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
by winding snakes grappling with highly rendered devil figures at each shoulder Horned figures are
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Panther Snake Nest Ring Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Heavy 37 Grams Men's Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed panther & snake ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. The elaborate and
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Men's Snake Ring Signet Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Sz 12.5 Estate Serpent Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage snake ring (circa 1960s to 1970s) crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. The square
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Men's Snake Ring from Gold Rush Era Devours All Other Snake Rings
Located in Northampton, MA
1850—from solid 18k American-found gold, this is the snake ring that eats all other snake rings for
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Men's Diamond Snake Ring 18K, Size 13, 100% Original, 1850 (or older)
Located in Northampton, MA
Spectacular and rare: this 19th-century snake ring was created by hand-pulled gold wire which was
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Rossella Ugolini Art Deco Style Personalized Hammered 18K Yellow Gold Man Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Art Deco Style 18 Karat Yellow Gold "Castel Del Monte" Man Handcrafted Hammered Modern Design Ring available in rose gold, white gold and yellow gold. measu...
White Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
POMELLATO Cocktail Ring In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold With Kite Faceted Red Garnet
By Pomellato
Located in Miami, FL
Geometric cocktail ring designed by Pomellato. This is a very beautiful and sleek cocktail ring created in Milano Italy by the jewelry house of Pomellato. This vintage cocktail ring...
Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Cartier 18k Ring, Big Ellipse with Amethyst
By Cartier
Located in Berlin, BE
Indulge in the timeless beauty and opulence of the Vintage Cartier 18K Ring with Big Ellipse Amethyst. Crafted by the esteemed Cartier brand in 1993, this exquisite piece is a true t...
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Big powerful men ring with rhodolith
Located in Berlin, BE
Introducing the majestic and powerful men's ring adorned with a commanding rhodolith in an oval cut. This remarkable ring is not for the faint of heart—it exudes strength and asserts...
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Portuguese Romantic Era (1830-188) Rose cut Diamond Men Ring
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Early Victorian Era Rose cut Diamond Men Ring (1837-1860) Antique Victorian Era Diamond Men’s Ring. Portuguese origin. The 18K/19K yellow gold (touchstone tested) ring is centered w...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Genuine Diamond Stardust Unisex Band Ring in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Genuine Diamond Stardust Unisex Band Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural diamonds of 0.057 carats. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with every style. April birthstone diamond brings...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Rossella Ugolini Handcrafted 18K Yellow Gold Man Unique Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini's men's band ring, crafted in 18k yellow gold, is a striking piece from the Castle of Italy Collection. Weight: 20 gr Height : 1.5 cm This design draws inspiration...
18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Antique Occult Men Unisex Ring solid 18K Gold Blazing Star Enamel Ø16 US/ 7gr
Located in SE
Old ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold featuring seven pointed Blazing Star in Red Enamel and band with profile ornament of oak leaves & acorns. Can be some type of Occult ring. Likely ce...
Onyx, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Intaglio Signet Ring Carnelian solid 20K Gold Ø US8 / 3.7gr
Located in SE
Signet intaglio Ring featuring natural Carnelian stone with naturalistic and symbolic intaglio of a middle aged Woman - Wife , Mother or Sister measuring 10 mm x 5 mm . The body of t...
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Rare Victorian Man in the Moon Ring, Heintz Bros.
Located in Riverdale, NY
Rare Original Condition Victorian Man in the Moon Ring from the 19th Century in 14K gold. Original moonstone carved smiley face set high into pronged settings which give the appearan...
Moonstone, 14k Gold
Antique Signet Ring Intaglio Bull Taurus Carnelian 18K Yellow Gold ØUS7/12.3gr
Located in SE
Unusual antique Gold and Carnelian Signet Ring with fine hand-carved intaglio of Taurus or Bull / Baal ? with short inscription in an unknown tongue. Richly decorated surfaces of th...
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ancient Roman Carnelian Intaglio Ring with Clasped Hands
Located in Stamford, CT
We are proud to show this circular hoop of 22 Kt gold, with coiling around the shoulders, sets an oval shaped intaglio"dextrarum lunctio" on the carnelian. This translates to clasped...
Carnelian, 22k Gold
Antique 18k Yellow Gold 0.35ctw Old European Diamond Hand Engraved Signet Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old European Cut - Pave Set - H/I Color - VS2/SI1 Clarity - 0.35ctw (approx.) Material: Solid All 18k Yellow Gold w/ 12K Gold Top Weig...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18kt Yellow Gold And Silver Intaglio Cupid Men's Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Depicting Cupid riding a seahorse Top Lenght size 23mm Size 9 Weight : 34,19gr.
Yellow Gold, Silver
Natural Sapphire Snake Ring Antique Victorian French 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A WONDERFUL ANTIQUE ART NOUVEAU - VICTORIAN - BELLE EPOQUE - ENTWINED SNAKE RING WITH TWO SPECTACULAR NATURAL UNTREATED FINE BLUE SAPPHIRE SET HEADS. THE RING HAS FRENCH HAL...
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
9K Gold Edwardian Snake Ring with Rhodolite Garnets
Located in Venice, CA
This is a classic 9k gold snake ring that has two beautiful rhodolite garnets in the head of each snake. The snake heads interlock and the garnets are bead set into a mount that ar...
Garnet, Rhodolite, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
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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