Mercury Ring Natural Sapphire 6, 03 ct. Vivid Yellowish Orange
Located in Berlin, DE
The Mercury ring is crafted from 18K white gold and set with diamonds and a natural sapphire. The
Mercury Ring Natural Sapphire 6, 03 ct. Vivid Yellowish Orange
Located in Berlin, DE
The Mercury ring is crafted from 18K white gold and set with diamonds and a natural sapphire. The
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
Quartz, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
$22,400Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Lincoln Mercury Merkur Crest Pinky Ring
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
This striking Cartier men’s pinky ring is an exceptional example of luxury automotive-inspired
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$4,800Sale Price|20% Off
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
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
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Carnelian, 22k 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
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Gentleman's Hardstone Intaglio Gold Ring
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Hardstone Intaglio Gentleman's Art Nouveau Ring Depicting Mercury's profile in the classical
"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
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
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
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
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
Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Cluster Necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian natural pearl and diamond necklace, the twelve graduated cluster motifs each centred with natural bouton pearls measuring from 5.6 mm to 9 mm, within a surround of old br...
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Art Deco Faux Pearl Tiara
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Art Deco Faux Pearl and paste tiara from the 1920's. Paste elements with pearls are attached to a rhodium band and is hinged so that it can expand with wearer. Interior band ...
Renaissance Cameo Pendant
Located in New Orleans, LA
The cameo at the center of this exceptional pendant is a stunning example of the art of gem engraving during the Renaissance. It likely dates to the early 17th century and features a...
Multi-gemstone, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
$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
Antique Certified 4.97ct Fancy Light Yellow Old Cushion Cut Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique 4.97ct old cushion cut diamond three stone ring set in 18k yellow gold and platinum. The ring is centrally set with a stunning antique old cushion cut diamond wh...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
BUCCELLATI Aquamarine Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite vintage Gianmaria Buccellati cocktail ring is crafted in 18k brushed and textured yellow gold with white gold accents. This ring is set with a faceted oval 7.0mm x 10....
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian opal and diamond tiara/necklace, consisting of seven knife-edge gold bars graduating from the centre, each set with two round cabochon-cut opals and an old-cut diamo...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown 1955 Iconic Gown Dress
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Berlin, BE
'La Robe Broderie À Ramages' PIERRE BALMAIN PARIS Made In France, ca.1955 Majestic evening gown in silk and cream satin with the most astonishing embroiderery by PIERRE BALMAIN Haut...
Antique Victorian Tiara with Diamond Star - c.1890
Located in London, GB
We are exceptionally delighted to offer this spectacular Victorian diamond star tiara made c.1890. The tiara will come in a fully fitted presentation case as photographed. Upon pond...
Diamond, Gold
Syna Blue Topaz Yellow Gold Ring with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Blue Topaz 7 carats approx. Diamonds 0.04 carat approx. Ring size US 7, can be sized Limited edition About the Designers ~ Dharmesh & Namrata Draw...
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Victorian Essex Crystal Reverse Intaglio Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Past Sights Beautiful example of Victorian period Essex Crystal reverse intaglio ring depicting birds into natural scene like a window on Eden garden, beautiful carving highly detail...
Crystal, 18k Gold
Enamel Serpent Snake Bracelet Silver Green Yellow Enamel Armband Bangle
Located in New York, NY
This is a wonderful antique Enamel Snake Serpent Bracelet in Silver. The design is stunning with the long snake coiling around the wrist or arm. The bracelet is a large dramatic se...
Silver, Enamel
Hermes Herbag Zip 31 Blue Indigo Toile Black Vache Hunter Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Herbag Zip 31 featured in Bleu Indigo Toile and Black Vache Hunter cowhide leather. Rare with Gold signature Clou de Selle closure. Chic colour combinatio...
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
Late Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Convertible Tiara/Necklace and Earrings
Located in London, England
An extremely elegant late Victorian sapphire and diamond convertible tiara and earring set, in silver and gold, circa 1900’s. This beautifully handcrafted tiara can be effortlessly...
Diamond, Sapphire, 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.
Ancient Egyptians referred to the vibrant stone as the “gem of the sun.”
There are many ways to showcase a diamond, from traditional prongs to a smooth, streamlined bezel. Here’s everything you need to consider.
The vintage bombé ring is bursting with color and timeless style.
Zircon is a magnificent and underrated natural gemstone that has been worn and adored for centuries.
Givers of fine gems enjoy surprise more than receivers, and women more than men. Find out what else our survey of 3,000 Americans revealed.
If diamonds don’t seem right, what about a magnificent sapphire, ruby or emerald?
Accounting for just 1 percent of all diamonds, these marvels of nature are exceedingly rare and gorgeously complex.
Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.