18th Century 'Catalan' Mourning Ring
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This unusual mourning ring is not only unique, but in really lovely condition for its age. The
Antique Late 18th Century European George III Signet Rings
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
18th Century 'Catalan' Mourning Ring
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This unusual mourning ring is not only unique, but in really lovely condition for its age. The
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Chalcedony Mourning Ring, hallmarked 1914
Located in London, GB
With hallmarks dating to 1914, this mourning ring features a unique chalcedony central stone
Chalcedony, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique c.1860–1880 Victorian Gold Enamel Mourning Ring
Located in London, GB
This exquisite mourning ring is a poignant example of Victorian sentimentality, beautifully crafted
Gold, Enamel
Antique 18k gold mourning ring, Black enamel, Agate, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
Such a wonderfully beautiful and unique antique mourning ring. Being a lover of mourning jewels
Agate, 18k Gold, Enamel
English Victorian Mourning Ring with Seed Pearls & Rose Cut Diamond
Located in Denver, CO
This Victorian era mourning ring features a rose cut diamond center stone measuring approximately
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Georgian Diamond Black Enamel Locket Mourning 18 KT Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
An antique Georgian period Diamond and Black enamel mourning ring in 18 Kt yellow gold, set with an
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Crest Ring Signet Skull Emerald Memento Mori Style
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
mourning jewelry, Renaissance signet rings, and symbolic talisman jewelry. The skull motif represents
Emerald, Gold Plate
Early Eighteenth-Century Gold Mourning Ring with Monogram and Vanitas Device.
Located in London, GB
Early Eighteenth-Century Gold Mourning Ring with Monogram and Vanitas Device England, dated 1725
Georgian 18 Karat Gold, Enamel and Seed Pearl Mourning Ring
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
An 18kt yellow gold, black enamel, and seed pearl mourning ring dating to 1817. The piece centres
Crystal, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
c1864 9K Gold, Black Enamel & Garnet Victorian Memento Mori Mourning Ring, FW.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
NOTE TO US CUSTOMERS: WE OFFER 15% DISCOUNT ON ALL ITEMS (TO COVER FOR THE TARIFFS) Mourning
Garnet, 9k Gold, Enamel
Antique Georgian Mourning Ring, 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Blue Enamel and Hairwork
Located in NEWARK, GB
This beautiful antique Georgian era, late 18th century mourning ring is truly a beautifully crafted
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian 18k Gold, Black Enamel & Old Cut Diamond Mourning Ring, C 1884
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
extraordinary piece is a Mourning (Memorial) Ring, dating back to late Victorian period - circa 1884 yet it's
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Unavailable
White Enamel Mourning Ring, circa 1768
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
This white Enamel Mourning Ring records the death of a 17 day old baby .The circular bezel contains
15k Gold
Vintage 14ct Gold Ox Bone Twist Signet Mourning Ring O 7.25 585 Purity Domed
Located in Camelford, GB
GOLD UNUSUAL OX BONE TWIST SIGNET BAND RING DETAILS Material: Solid 14ct (585/000) yellow gold and ox
Gold, 14k Gold
Victorian Banded Agate Mourning Signet Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful 18ct yellow gold Victorian mourning ring. The ring is set with a central banded
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian English 15K Yellow Gold Enamel Hair Signet Mourning Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian English15K Yellow Gold Enamel Hair Signet Mourning Ring. This
Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Diamond Black Onyx 14k White Gold Victorian Mourning Pinky Signet Ring
Located in North Attleboro, MA
Lovely antique Victorian-era mourning ring in 14k white gold, circa the late 1800s. The face of the
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Riker Brother Enamel 14K Yellow Gold Antique Mourning Cross Unisex Signet Ring
By Riker Brothers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an octagonal shaped signet face centering a cross form appliqué Bead set with 1.0 mm
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Georgian Garnet Mourning Ring of 18k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Antique Garnet Mourning Ring: This antique mourning ring dates to the Georgian era and features a
Garnet, 18k Gold, Enamel
Victorian Hair & Enamel "Sacred to Affection" Mourning Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A truly sentimental memento mori authentic antique Victorian mourning ring with the words "Sacred
10k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian Diamond Black Enamel Yellow Gold Mourning Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Victorian mourning ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The ring is embellished with a black enamel
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Onyx mourning ring, Initial E, 9k yellow gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
A sweet antique, late Victorian era mourning ring. This is an initial ring with an applied gold
Onyx, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Circa 1783 Georgian Antique Portrait Memento Mori Mourning Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Year: 1783 Metal: 14k Rose Gold Graded by GIA standards Ring Size: 7, sizing available Rise Above
14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Mourning Ring, 9k Rose Gold, Onyx, Initial J, Edwardian
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique, Edwardian era mourning ring. This is an initial ring with an applied Rose gold
Onyx, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Victorian Mourning Ring, Initial J, Onyx and 9kt Rose Gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique, late Victorian era mourning ring. This is an initial ring with an applied gold
Onyx, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian 0.45 Carat Diamond Onyx 14 Karat Rose Gold Mourning Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
gold detail along the shank Circa 1870 CTW: 0.45 Tested as 14 karat rose gold Ring Size: 6
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian Mourning Ring, Initial M, Onyx and 9 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
A pretty antique, late Victorian era mourning ring. This is an initial ring with an applied gold
Onyx, Yellow Gold
Victorian Mourning Ring, Initial C, 9 Karat Rose Gold and Black Enamel
Located in NEWARK, GB
A pretty antique, late Victorian era mourning ring. This is an initial ring with an applied rose
Rose Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian Mourning Ring, Initial NS, Onyx and 9 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique, late Victorian era mourning ring. This is an initial ring with an applied gold
Onyx, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian 1770s 18K Gold White Enamel Urn “In Memory of a Friend” Mourning Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Georgian white enamel and yellow gold ring, in 18 karat yellow gold, adorned with white enamel
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian Mourning Ring, 18k Gold, Hairwork, Initial M Signet
Located in NEWARK, GB
A handsome antique Victorian mourning ring. Rich 18kt yellow gold with a central shield shaped
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mourning signet ring, initial DD, black enamel and 9k gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique, late Victorian era mourning ring. This is an initial style signet ring with an
9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Mourning Ring, Initial J, Onyx and 9k Yellow Gold, Signet Ring
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique, Art Deco era mourning ring. This is an initial ring with an applied gold
Onyx, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late George Gem-Set Mourning Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Ring size 5 1/2. Total weight 4.1gms.
Gold, Silver
Antique Gold Diamond and Enamel Mourning Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1880 - 1890 14k Yellow Gold Mourning Ring, the top measuring 5/8 X 1/2 inch, Black Enamel
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Victorian Mourning Ring with Diamond Lantern to Light the Darkness
Located in Northampton, MA
an especially elegant example of an English Victorian-era mourning ring. An oval plaque of glossy
Diamond, Onyx, 15k Gold
Antique Victorian Mourning Ring, Mother, 9k Yellow Gold and Hairwork
Located in NEWARK, GB
A heartfelt antique, mid Victorian mourning ring. A rich yellow gold band with a band of tightly
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Mourning Ring, S Initial, 9k Yellow Gold and Onyx
Located in NEWARK, GB
A grand antique, Art Deco era mourning ring. This is an initial ring with an applied gold letter S
Onyx, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Mourning Ring, Initial D, Onyx and Diamond, 9k Yellow Gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique, late Victorian era mourning ring. This is an initial ring with an applied
Diamond, Onyx, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 18K Gold Spinner Pearl Hairwork Mourning Ring, James Platt Esq
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
gold, with panels of plaited hairwork. This curious mourning ring is unlike any other that I have
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Agate and Braided Hair 9 Carat Gold Mourning Signet Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
A rare Victorian period mourning ring. 9 carat rose gold shank with a fine hand engraved pattern
Agate, 9k Gold
1860 Victorian 18ct Gold Enamel Pearl & Hair Mourning Signet Ring with Engraving
Located in St Helens, GB
A true mid Victorian period mourning ring. SIZE ; P UK, 7 3/4 US Solid 18 carat yellow gold band
Yellow Gold
Georgian 12 Carat Gold Pearl Blue White Enamel Panel Mourning Signet Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
A very fine Georgian period ring. Circa 1790. Designed with a rectangular head of low profile. Set
Pearl, Gold, Enamel
Victorian Diamond Enamel Gold Mourning Ring
Located in ALTRINCHAM, GB
This lovely Victorian mourning ring dates from London 1846 and is set with a black enamel shield on
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Victorian Flower Mourning 15 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
This pretty antique ring has been crafted in the Early Victorian era. Featuring a small circle
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1834 William IV 18 Carat Gold and Enamel Mourning Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
A true William IV period mourning ring. Solid 18 carat yellow gold example, English made
18k Gold
Victorian 18 Carat Gold Onyx and Seed Pearl Mourning Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
A Victorian period cluster ring. SIZE ; O 1/2 UK, 7 1/2 US Solid 18 carat yellow gold example. Set
Onyx, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
1797 Georgian 18 Carat Rose Gold Black and White Enamel Mourning Panel Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
A Georgian period mourning cluster ring. 18 carat rose gold example. A large circular head
Rose Gold, Enamel
Georgian 18 Carat Gold Malachite and Enamel Mourning Signet Ring 1815
Located in St Helens, GB
A Georgian era mourning ring. 18 carat yellow gold example. Set with a malachite to the centre with
Malachite, Gold, Enamel
Unusual Victorian Chalcedony and Black Enamel Locket Mourning Ring 18 Karat Gold
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A superb mourning signet ring, chalcedony seal set with a monogram of the letters CSN, the hinged
Chalcedony, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 18th Century Gold and Enamel Mourning Ring
Located in CA, CA
Late Georgian enamel gold and enamel mourning ring In the late 18th century mourning rings
18k Gold
1890 Victorian 18 Carat Gold Enamel and Seed Pearl Mourning Locket Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
A Victorian period mourning ring. 18 carat gold example. Designed with an oval head with flower
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
1943 Men Unisex Signet Ring 6ct. Blood stone solid 18K Gold ØUS 6.75 / 2.2gr
Located in SE
Unisex type Signet Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with carved shoulders and claw set Blood - stone, color is dark Green color with red dots, measures ca. 12 mm x 8.5 mm x 2.75 mm deep...
Other, 18k 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
Antique 1895 Birmingham 18ct Gold Ruby and Diamond Gypsy Ring
Located in London, GB
This beautiful late Victorian ring, hallmarked for Birmingham 1895, is a timeless example of 19th-century craftsmanship and sentiment. Crafted in rich 18ct yellow gold, the gently do...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$72,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 8.94 Carat Unheated KASHMIR Blue Sapphire Oval Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This one-of-a-kind piece features a 8.94 unheated and untreated natural blue Kashmir sapphire. This exquisite handmade ring has 2 carats of the highest clarity and color Sapphires ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Edwardian Old Cut Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian platinum diamond set tiara. This diamond tiara is beautifully handcrafted in platinum. The tiara is composed of openwork foliate garland design sections graduating down...
Diamond, Platinum, Steel
$433Sale Price / item|50% Off
Ascending Opal Moonface ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Ascending Opal Moonface ring. Opal Sleepy moon ring. 925 silver ring multicolor opal ring. Crescent Moon and Opal Ring.A delicate gold ring with a crescent moon design and a white op...
Opal, Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
$3,650
W 0.75 in D 0.4 in L 7 in
20 Karat Gold Scarab Beetle Bracelet Antique Egyptian Revival Hieroglyphics
Located in New York, NY
This is a very rare and wonderful antique Egyptian Revival Bracelet with eight graduated Scarab Beetles set in 20 Karat Yellow Gold with Hieroglyphics on the reverse of the Scarabs. ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$40,000
W 0.34 in D 0.2 in L 0.61 in
GIA Certified Marquise 3.70 Carat Natural Loose Fancy Deep Yellow SI2 Diamond
Located in Ramat Gan, Tel Aviv District
GIA Report #15589045 GIA Certified Marquise 3.70 Carat Natural Loose Fancy Deep Yellow SI2 Diamond Shape and Cut: Marquise Brilliant. Carat Weight: 3.70 Carat. Clarity: SI2 Measur...
Diamond
Antique Necklace natural 25ctw. Amethyst Pearls 850 Gilt Silver/ 43cm/16.5 gr
Located in SE
Early XX cent. beautiful arrangement of 14 oval cut of natural Amethyst stones and 21 Seed Pearls framed into chained clusters of solid Gilt Silver. Hallmarks on C-lock part 850, un...
Amethyst, Pearl, Silver, Gold
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Edwardian Oval Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped 750 Circa 1910 Fabulous, Edwardian oval shaped ring. A beautifully handmade setting with gorgeous open work. The ring features t...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
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
Antique Rock Crystal Tree of Life Ring
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A poignant relic of love and remembrance, this extraordinary mourning ring features a finely crafted Tree of Life—formed from macerated hair and set beneath a luminous domed rock cry...
Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 14K Yellow Gold Seed Pearl Cannetille Brooch, Circa 1890
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An antique 19th century drop-shaped brooch created in 14 karat gold. The brooch is set with seven seed pearls and the surface is beautifully detailed with fine filigree and cannetill...
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art - Deco Ring 1.2ct Sapphire Diamonds solid Platinum ØUS 7.25 /3gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Sapphire + Diamonds + Platinum Ring from 1900s -1920s. All metal parts of this ring are made of solid Platinum. Crown measures 19 mm x 8 mm x 4 mm. Beautifully oval cut n...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Midcentury Italian Gold Etruscan Revival Charm Bracelet-12 Assorted Color Charms
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful vintage 18K Yellow Gold bracelet with both smooth and textured 11/32 inch wide links sporting 12 beautiful, Italian gold Estruscan Revival charms. One of the charms is a ...
Turquoise, Other, Garnet, Coral, Citrine, Chrysophrase, Chalcedony, Carn...
An Edwardian diamond-set tiara/necklace
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian diamond-set tiara/necklace, in the form of a fringe consisting of nineteen knife-edge bars embellished with single diamond collets and diamond-set foliate motifs, the ba...
Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver
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.
Traditionally considered a ring for men, a vintage signet ring is a popular gift today for anyone who desires an expressive, timeless piece of jewelry that can feature all manner of engraved motifs, gemstones, specific symbols or monograms.
Whether it's an antique gold signet ring, diamond signet ring or some other classic iteration, signet rings get their name from signus, which means “sign” in Latin.
These rings, which may historically be referred to as “seal rings,” date back thousands of years and were used as a form of signature. Whatever may have been engraved on the ring — a married couple’s initials, a family crest — identified ownership for the purposes of authenticating documents and more when impressed on soft wax. During the Middle Ages, signet rings were symbols of power and prestige and common accessories for nobility. Later, during the 19th century, precious and semiprecious stones such as rubies and diamonds were added to gold signet rings as they took on a more ornate appearance than they had previously.
In recent years, fashion has been primarily about individuality, and nothing is more personal than a jewel bearing a name or monogram. That is the reason jewelers have revived traditional signet rings, custom-engraving their designs with customers’ preferred words or symbols. Those who prefer the thrill of the hunt have a range of vintage letter charms and pendants to sift through.
And it isn't all about men's signet rings anymore, either — the accessory is for everyone. Princess Diana wore a signet ring that was a gift from Charles before their wedding, and we all know that the royals are top-tier fashion influencers, especially when it comes to rings.
Find vintage diamond signet rings, onyx signet rings and other types of rings on 1stDibs.
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Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.