Early portrait miniature memorial ring, circa 1793.
Located in London, GB
Early portrait miniature memorial ring. Vertically set with an oval portrait miniature of a lady in
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Antique 1790s Dome Rings
Materials
Yellow Gold
Miniature Portrait Ring
Late 18th Century Portrait Miniature Ring Of A Lady
Located in Firenze, IT
Georgian portrait miniature ring, set with glass on top, all within a setting of 18kt gold. The
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Antique Late 18th Century British Neoclassical Engagement Rings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18th Century Gold Portrait Miniature Ring A Lady Painted Enamel
Located in Firenze, IT
This rare antique late 18th century gold ring was made in France and features a painted enamel
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Antique 18th Century French Neoclassical Engagement Rings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel
Antique 18th Century 18K Gold Ring Miniature Grisaille Portrait on Porcelain
Located in Munich, Bavaria
gold. The ring is set with a three quarter portrait of a gentleman wearing an elegant wig, chemise
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Antique 1760s French Georgian Signet Rings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Belle Époque Miniature Portrait Jet Gold Ring Estate Fine Jewel
Located in Montreal, QC
Belle Époque era Heirloom mourning ring features an antique photo portrait of a young girl fitted
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Antique 1890s Belle Époque More Rings
Materials
14k Gold
18th Century Gold Portrait Miniature Ring Shepherd Boy King David Painted Enamel
Located in London, GB
This rare antique late 18th century gold ring was made in France and features a painted enamel
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Antique Late 18th Century French Rococo Signet Rings
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Custom Portrait Painted Cameo Mother of pearl ring, Personalized signet Ring
$452Sale Price / item|44% Off
Custom Portrait Painted Cameo Mother of pearl ring, Personalized signet Ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
- Miniature portrait with woman ring - Antique, victorian style ring with woman portrait - Custom Portrait
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2010s Modern Signet Rings
Materials
Pearl, Silver
Custom Portrait Painted Cameo Mother of pearl ring, Personalized signet Ring
$452Sale Price / item|44% Off
Custom Portrait Painted Cameo Mother of pearl ring, Personalized signet Ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
- Miniature portrait with woman ring - Antique, victorian style ring with woman portrait - Custom Portrait
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2010s Modern Signet Rings
Materials
Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver
Angel Painted Cameo Mother of pearl ring, Personalized Ring
$435Sale Price / item|40% Off
Angel Painted Cameo Mother of pearl ring, Personalized Ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
- Miniature portrait of an angel ring - Antique, victorian style ring - Personalized Ring. This elegant angel
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2010s Modern Signet Rings
Materials
Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver
Hummingbird Painted Cameo Mother of pearl ring, Personalized Ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
- Miniature portrait of a bird ring - Antique, victorian style ring - Personalized Ring. This elegant
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2010s Modern Signet Rings
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Greek Goddess Painted Cameo Mother of pearl ring
$435Sale Price / item|40% Off
Greek Goddess Painted Cameo Mother of pearl ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
- Miniature portrait with antique woman ring - Antique, victorian style ring with woman portrait. This
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2010s Modern Signet Rings
Materials
Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver
18th Century French Louis XVI Ring Box with Miniature Portrait of Lady
$1,400
H 1.1 in W 3.25 in D 2.5 in
18th Century French Louis XVI Ring Box with Miniature Portrait of Lady
Located in Dallas, TX
and MOP Box with Miniature Portrait of Lady. Box inlaid with mother of Pearl and miniature portrait
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Brass
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Victorian Spaniel Brittany Dog Ring, Portrait Miniature Dog Ring, 9k Gold
Located in PARIS, FR
Victorian Spaniel brittany dog ring in rose gold 9 karats. Antique ring with a painted miniature
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Fashion Rings
Materials
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Georgian Era Gold Portrait Ring, 1700s Lady Miniature Pastel Painting
Located in Rottedam, NL
A very well painted Georgian miniature portrait of a young lady from a private collection in France
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Antique Early 18th Century French Georgian Cocktail Rings
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18th Century Portrait Miniature Strass Ring Silver Rose Gold European
Located in Lisbon, PT
18th Century Portrait Miniature and Strass Ring in Silver and Rose Gold, English or French, circa
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Antique Late 18th Century European Georgian Cocktail Rings
Materials
Rose Gold, Silver
Miniature Georgian Portrait Ring of a Young Boy
Located in Stamford, CT
Our gold ring holds a small portrait of a British boy lovingly drawn with marvelous skill in subtle
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English Signet Rings
Unusual Antique French 18K Gold Portrait Miniature Ring 18th Century Belcher
Located in London, GB
This highly unusual antique gold ring features a late 18th century French portrait miniature
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Antique Late 18th Century French Georgian Fashion Rings
Materials
18k Gold
Sailors Lover's Eye Ring Miniature on Wafer Painting Portrait, circa 1780
Located in Lowestoft, GB
miniature under a convex crystal lens. The miniature is of what seems to be females eye. The ring is
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Antique 1780s English George III Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Crystal, Gold
Miniature Ring 18K Gold Lady Portrait Flowers, 1820
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Antique Miniature Portrait Ring in 18K Gold, Lady with Flowers, circa 1820 Overview A fine and
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Antique 1820s Band Rings
Materials
18k Gold
Georgian 18 Karat Gold Miniature Portrait Enamel Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Georgian miniature portrait ring crafted in 18K gold. The piece features detailed hand
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Antique Late 18th Century French Georgian Cocktail Rings
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Late 18th Century 18 Karat Gold Miniature Portrait Enamel Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
IMPORTANT: can’t be resized. This is a Georgian miniature portrait ring crafted in 18K gold. The
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Antique Late 18th Century French Georgian Dome Rings
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Late 18th Century 18 Karat Gold Man Miniature Portrait Garnet Floral Enamel Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Georgian miniature portrait ring crafted in 18K yellow gold. The piece features a
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Antique Late 18th Century Georgian Cluster Rings
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Portrait Lady Miniature Ring, 1790
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Portrait Lady Miniature important and highly collectable Ring, 1790 Fine, early portrait
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Antique Late 18th Century French Band Rings
Rare Georgian Portrait Miniature Ring Gold Museum Quality
Located in New York, NY
A very early and rare Georgian Portrait Miniature Ring. The Portrait Miniature is set within the
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Antique 18th Century Unknown Georgian Cocktail Rings
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold
Georgian Ring A Portrait Miniature of a Lovers Eye
Located in Stamford, CT
An event in Georgian Antique Jewelry is the superb example of the extremely rare Eye Ring Miniature
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Antique 1810s George III Fashion Rings
Materials
Crystal, 15k Gold
Georgian Portrait Miniature Ring
Located in Barcelona, ES
Beautiful Late 18th Century - Early 19th Century navette ring made of 14k yellow gold and pearls
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Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Georgian More Rings
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique 18th Century Sepia Portrait Miniature Gold Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A particularly well executed Georgian portrait miniature, depicting a gentleman in a fine curled
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Antique 18th Century English Georgian More Rings
Materials
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Georgian Gold Portrait Miniature Ring, Young Woman
Located in San Marcos, CA
A poignent bit of the past, this lovely old Georgian mourning ring with a portrait of the young
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian More Rings
Materials
14k Gold
Antique 18th Century "Lady with Bonnet" Portrait Miniature Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
An 18th Century portrait ring depicting a lady wearing a turquoise coloured dress and lace bonnet
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian More Rings
Materials
15k Gold
Antique Georgian Gold Portrait Miniature Ring Framed in Diamonds
Located in San Marcos, CA
the ring is a locket, with painted portrait of the woman mourned. The cover glass has light scratches
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English More Rings
Antique Georgian Allegory of Love Miniature Pendant 1800s Polychrome Painting
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W 1.97 in L 3.08 in
Antique Georgian Allegory of Love Miniature Pendant 1800s Polychrome Painting
Located in Rottedam, NL
An extremely well-preserved Georgian era miniature portrait. This unique ring dates circa 1810's
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Antique Early 19th Century Portuguese Rococo Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Quartz, Silver, Sterling Silver
1778 Dated George III 9 Karat Gold Portrait Miniature Memorial Mourning Ring
Located in Glasgow, GB
Antique George III yellow gold portrait miniature ring. The ring is set to the front with a
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Antique 1770s British George III More Rings
Materials
9k Gold
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Miniature Portrait Ring For Sale on 1stDibs
Surely you’ll find the exact miniature portrait ring you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 14k Gold and 15k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You’re likely to find the perfect miniature portrait ring among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 19th Century. While most can agree that any miniature portrait ring from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Pearl version from the 1 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Most of our miniature portrait ring for sale are for women, but there are 5 pieces available to browse for men.
How Much is a Miniature Portrait Ring?
Prices for a miniature portrait ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1,195 and can go as high as $4,382, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,004.
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.
Questions About Miniature Portrait Ring
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Miniature portraits are made with a mix of powdered glass, metal oxides and oil which makes a paste. This paste is painted color by color onto a base. Each color layer is fired in a kiln, one at a time. You’ll find a variety of miniature portraits from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Miniature portraits were first painted on a variety of mediums, some of the more popular being vellum, and card or cardboard. Paintings would typically be done in watercolor. Later painting in enamel on metal became a classic medium for painting miniature portraits. On 1stDibs, find an array of authentic miniature portraits.
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