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Mercury Ring

Hermes Mercury Roman God Bloodstone Intaglio Ring Gold Victorian Hand Carved
Located in New York, NY
Intaglio of a Roman Warrior God with a winged helmet, Mercury or Hermes, in Bloodstone. The early ring is
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Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

Hermes Mercury Hardstone Cameo Ring Classic Victorian Agate Gold Deeply Carved
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a superb museum quality Victorian - Belle Epoque deeply carved hardstone Cameo Ring
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Agate, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

Cartier Vintage 1985 Lincoln Mercury Merkur Diamond and 18kt YG Signet Ring
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Circa 1985 Limited Edition Cartier Lincoln Mercury Merkur Diamond Signet Ring Style
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Vintage 1980s French Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Ring Lincoln Mercury Merkur Diamond Pinky Signet Mens 18k Yellow Gold 8
By Cartier
Located in Northbrook, IL
Elevate your style with this exquisite Cartier Signet Ring. Crafted from 18k yellow gold, this
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21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Small Ancient Roman Amethyst Intaglio of the God Mercury in a Later Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
The slightly cabochon stone portrays Mercury wearing his winged helmet and standing with his cloak
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian More Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold

Vintage 1960s Virgo Zodiac Intaglio Signet Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
Persephone's return in the spring. This incredible vintage zodiac ring was made in the 1960s. The paste stone
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Mid-20th Century English Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Silver

18kt Yellow Gold Malachite Mercury Intaglio Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Yellow gold ring, decorated with an intaglio on malachite depicting Mercury. Ring size: 8 1/2
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Antique 1890s French Napoleon III Signet Rings

Materials

Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sterling Silver Mercury Coin Ring
Located in Towson, MD
One sterling silver (acid tested) mercury coin ring. The coin measures 25.2mm long x 20mm wide and
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Vintage 1930s Modernist Fashion Rings

Materials

Sterling Silver

CARTIER 18k Yellow Gold & Diamond Lincoln Mercury 1980s Signet Ring Vintage
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold & Diamond Lincoln Mercury Motors Signet Ring 1980s Here is your chance to
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Vintage 1980s American Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

CARTIER 18k Yellow Gold & Diamond Lincoln Mercury Auto Signet Ring Vintage 1980s
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold & Diamond Lincoln Mercury Auto Signet Ring Vintage Circa 1980s Here is
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Vintage 1980s American Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Roman Carnelian Intaglio God Hermes/Mercury 18 Kt Gold Ring '1st Cent.AD'
Located in Roma, IT
In this 18 kt gold ring an authentic roman intaglio on carnelian ( 1st cent.AD ), depicting God
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 22k Gold

Art Nouveau Gentleman's Hardstone Intaglio Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hardstone Intaglio Gentleman's Art Nouveau Ring Depicting Mercury's profile in the classical
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Signet Rings

"Mercury" Lapis Lazuli Gold Ring
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
Hand engraved Lapis Lazuli with gold inlay and 18 Karat gold astrological sign of Mercury set in
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Hermes Mercury Citrine Intaglio Ring 18 Karat White Gold Neoclassical Victorian
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a superb museum quality Victorian - Belle Epoque hand carved Citrine Intaglio Ring
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Aquarius Tapered Templar Zodiac Ring
By Elizabeth Gage
Located in Lambertville, NJ
and Mercury. Ring size - 6, ring is 18mm at widest point and weighs 12 grams. Gage, English gold
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20th Century British More Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Huge Antique 22 Carat Gold and Carnelian Intaglio Seal Signet Ring Mercury God
Located in St Helens, GB
A stunning 22 carat gold and carnelian ring. 20mm x 25mm oval shaped carnelian with a top quality
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20th Century British George III Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 22k Gold

Elizabeth Gage 18k Gold and Blue Enamel Aquarius Tapered Templar Zodiac Ring
By Elizabeth Gage
Located in Glasgow, GB
Description: - A superb Elizabeth Gage 18 karat yellow gold and blue enamel tapered Zodiac ring
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Vintage 1980s British Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

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Vintage Platinum, 1960s Cushion Cut Aquamarine & Calibrated Ruby Cocktail Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Aquamarine Cocktail Ring Platinum Tested Circa 1960s Step into a world of elegance with this fabulous vintage cocktail ring from the 1960s. At its heart lies a mesmerisin...
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Mid-20th Century European Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Ruby, Platinum

Cartier 1970 Paris George L'enfant Ring 18Kt Gold with 6.23 Cts Diamonds & Coral
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Colorful ring designed by George L'Enfant for Cartier. Unusual piece created in Paris France at the jewelry atelier of George L'Enfant for the house of Cartier. This ring band was c...
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Band Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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...
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1990s French Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold

Antique Yellow Gold and Carnelian Intaglio Crest Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1890 - 1900 14k Yellow Gold Crest Ring, the top measuring 5/8 x 1/2 inch and is set with a deep Red / Brown Carnelian with a deep engraved Crest. the ring features hand engravi...
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Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Gold Victorian Banded Agate and Turquoise Enamel Mourning Ring
Located in Venice, CA
This delicate and dear 14k gold ring combines some of the most enticing qualities of Victorian mourning jewelry. In its center is a banded agate disk carved with a quatrefoil design....
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Antique 1870s Unknown Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage Étincelle De Cartier Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Honolulu, HI
Étincelle de Cartier Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold pave set with 40 round brilliant cut diamonds totaling ~1.00 carats. The diamonds are D-F in color, VS clarity and the ring is 6...
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Late 20th Century Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Fifties Shrimp Ring
By Cartier
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1950s, 14k, by Cartier, New York. Celebrated for design excellence, Cartier is known for yellow gold that pops! This chic 14k ring has a look that is sophisticated, smart, and...
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Vintage 1950s American Fashion Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Yellow Gold Chain Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The Cartier Yellow Gold Chain Necklace is a timeless expression of elegance and luxury, meticulously crafted from 18kt yellow gold. Designed with Cartier’s signature refinement, this...
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20th Century French Artisan Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Yellow Gold Chain Necklace
Cartier Yellow Gold Chain Necklace
$11,299
W 0.28 in L 15.75 in
Vintage Art Deco Family Crest Signet Ring Heavy 14k Yellow Gold Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco era family crest signet ring (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. The signet ring weighs a hefty 18.7 grams. The signet mount fe...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Carnelian Intaglio 14k Gold Signet Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
DESIGNER: Unknown MATERIALS: 14k Yellow Gold GEMSTONE: Carnelian WEIGHT: 17.6 grams RING SIZE: 10.5 - 10.75 MEASUREMENTS: Diameter - 3/4" HALLMARKS: 14K An antique 14k gold signet...
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Antique 1890s Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold

Bulgari Roman Intaglio Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970s, 18k, by Bvlgari, Italy. This Bvlgari ring is stylish seventies fashion, perfect for modern looks, and everyday wear. The vibrant jasper seal features an intaglio-cut im...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Dome Rings

Materials

Jasper, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18K TB Starr Medusa Intaglio Ring
Located in Hummelstown, PA
Immediately recognizable by her hair made of venomous snakes, Medusa is best known in Greek mythology for her petrifying gaze. Artfully fabricated by Theodore B. Starr, one of the mo...
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Antique 1890s American Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Signet Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1920s, 14k, by Tiffany & Co., New York. Decorated with a fabulous Swiss cross and the motto "Labore et Virtute", this Deco signet ring by Tiffany & Co. has a classic town and...
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Signet Rings

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Gas Lighter
By Bulgari
Located in New York City, NY
Unleash a Whimsical Flame: Bulgari Vintage 18k Yellow Gold "Snail" Gas Lighter This isn't just a lighter; it's a captivating conversation starter and a whimsical treasure from Bulgar...
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Late 20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier Art Deco Diamond Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier's Art Deco Diamond Wristwatch reflects the iconic Art Deco style, characterized by its geometric shapes, streamlined forms, and luxurious materials. Crafted with meticulous a...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Victorian 18k Gold, Black Enamel & Old Cut Diamond Mourning Ring, C 1884
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Although Mourning Jewelry has a long & fascinating history, going back to as far as Middle Ages, its popularity reached its peak during the reign of Queen Victoria (1837 - 1901). ...
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Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Signet Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

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Mercury Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate mercury ring for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, yellow gold and 18k gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for a mercury ring from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but 1 carat and 1.5 carat versions are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic mercury ring over the years, but those made by Fabergé, Futura Jewelry and Cartier are often thought to be among the most beautiful. While most can agree that any mercury ring from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a sapphire version from the 47 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also oval cut cut and brilliant cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our mercury ring for sale are for women, but there are 125 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Mercury Ring?

The price for a mercury ring starts at $195 and tops out at $83,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $4,178.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

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 ringsvintage 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.