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
Antique 1790s Dome Rings
Yellow Gold
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
Yellow Gold
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
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
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
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
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
Gold, Enamel
$440Sale 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
Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver
$440Sale 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
Pearl, Silver
$423Sale 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
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
Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
$423Sale 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
Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver
$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
Brass
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Gold, Enamel
Portrait Lady Miniature Ring, 1790
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Portrait Lady Miniature important and highly collectable Ring, 1790 Fine, early portrait
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Sold
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
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
9k Gold
Antique Ring 25ct natural Blue Sapphire solid 18K Gold Ø 4.75 US /9.6gr
Located in SE
Luxurious Antique Ring in Renaissance style, band and crown tested solid 18K Gold,not hallmarked, European, ca. XVIII - early XIX centuries. Huge cabochon of natural Light - Blue Sa...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Egyptian Revival Pharaoh Diamond Pearl Ruby Enamel Gold Brooch by Carlo Giuliano
By Carlo Giuliano
Located in London, GB
Highly Important Egyptian Revival Pharaoh Portrait Brooch by Carlo Giuliano recognized to be arguably the most significant 19th century Egyptian Revival jewel. An important Egyptian...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Georgian 18k Gold Octagonal Miniature Ring, Circa 1790, France
Located in Firenze, IT
Octagonal miniature depicting a putto under a tree and near a brazer with the inscription in French "à l'amitié" that underlines the sentimental value of such gift. The frame is in ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,400Sale Price|50% Off
Tourmaline & Natural Pearl Ring, Georgian
Located in Northampton, MA
A bright pink tourmaline weighing .60 carats is surrounded by 10 luminous natural saltwater pearls in this antique buttery 18K yellow gold ring. This gorgeous jewel dates from around...
Natural Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Antique 1830 Mourning Ring Gold Enamel Natural Half Pearls Flowers Garnet
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The gold ring is set with ten natural half pearls within a wavy black enamelled surround. Inside the pearl surround the ring is decorated with a garnet that might have replaced a loc...
Garnet, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold 1970's Fire Opal Bezel Set Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Step back in time with this exquisite vintage Cartier pendant, a true gem from the 1970s. Crafted in 18K yellow gold, this pendant features a captivating fire opal, bezel set to perf...
Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian Rose Diamond Cluster Ring 1790's
Located in Firenze, IT
The oval blue enamel plaque with applied old brilliant, single and rose-cut diamond floral and foliate decoration, closed back settings throughout, with engraved bright-cut decoratio...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Silver, Yellow Gold
Faberge Heritage Rose Gold Diamond & Pink Guilloche Enamel Heart Surprise Locket
By Fabergé
Located in New York, NY
The heritage rose gold diamond and pink guilloche enamel heart surprise locket features pink guilloche enamel and round white diamonds, set in 18 karat rose gold. In keeping with it...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Emilio Jewelry Certified 83.00 Carat Fancy Diamond Necklace
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry located on New York's iconic Fifth Avenue, featuring a hard to come by Gia certified 25.00 carat yellow diamond pear shape drop diamond. The necklace is set with ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond
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
5.03 Carat Cushion Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring – F/VS1 GIA
Located in New York, NY
This breathtaking 5.03 carat Cushion Brilliant Cut diamond is a true standout—graded F color and VS1 clarity by GIA, it is exceptionally rare and full of life and fire. To honor the...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 18th Century Georgian Rare Heart Motif Diamond 14K Gold Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Enchanting and romantic, large antique 18th century Georgian period heart motif rose cut diamond 14K gold and silver topped gold engagement ring Composed of a central Rose cut diamon...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Large Antique Georgian Sun in Splendor Carnelian Intaglio 14K Gold Signet Ring
Located in New York, NY
Fine large antique 14K yellow gold and carnelian Sun in Splendour intaglio Georgian signet ring Early 19th Century Superbly carved oval carnelian intaglio of an ornate heraldic cres...
Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold
A Roman intaglio gold hardstone ring
Located in London, GB
A Roman intaglio gold hardstone ring, the oval shaped rose-quartz measuring 1.4 x 1.1cm, deep engraved with the profile of an Emperor wearing a laurel wreath, possibly Nero, Roman-se...
22k Gold
$785
W 0.6 in D 0.32 in L 1.23 in
Antique European Pendant Dimeter Miniature Painting Silver Gold Paste /1.2gr
Located in SE
Antique Pendant with a miniature painting 16mm x 8 mm of the ancient Greek Goddess of harvest and fertility Demeter. The painting is concealed within a miniature frame made of gilt S...
Gold, Silver
Antique Yellow Gold and Micromosaic Dog Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: Late 19th century Provenance: Italy Ring size: 7 Weight: 13.3 gr This magnificent micromosaic dates to the 19th century, which is one of the periods of maximum production of...
Yellow Gold, 18k 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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