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Mughal Gold Ring

Antique Indian Gold Ruby Cabochon Ring Mughal Period
Antique Indian Gold Ruby Cabochon Ring Mughal Period

Antique Indian Gold Ruby Cabochon Ring Mughal Period

Located in London, GB

A scarce late Mughal period Indian gold and ruby ring dating from the mid-19th century. The

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Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Late Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold

Cartier Mughal Style Ruby & Emerald Cocktail Ring
Cartier Mughal Style Ruby & Emerald Cocktail Ring

Cartier Mughal Style Ruby & Emerald Cocktail Ring

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Cartier Mughal Style Ruby & Emerald Cocktail Dome Ring. A dome ring featuring a center cabochon

Category

Vintage 1950s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

Meghna Jewels 2.33 Carat Rosecut Diamond Mughal Ring
Meghna Jewels 2.33 Carat Rosecut Diamond Mughal Ring

Meghna Jewels 2.33 Carat Rosecut Diamond Mughal Ring

By Meghna Jewels

Located in Hoffman Estate, IL

This ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat yellow gold & sterling silver. It is set in

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

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22K Gold Kundan Meena Enamel Ring with natural Zambian emerald and diamonds
22K Gold Kundan Meena Enamel Ring with natural Zambian emerald and diamonds

22K Gold Kundan Meena Enamel Ring with natural Zambian emerald and diamonds

Located in Bangkok,, TH

A Mughal gold ring set with a clear 25.84ct Zambian Emerald cabochon surrounded by uncut diamond

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2010s Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 22k Gold, Enamel

18K Gold natural Emerald, Spinels and Diamond Polki Mughal Ring
18K Gold natural Emerald, Spinels and Diamond Polki Mughal Ring

18K Gold natural Emerald, Spinels and Diamond Polki Mughal Ring

Located in Bangkok,, TH

the help of 24K fine gold to keep them setted in the ring. The ring is kept open at the back for the

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2010s Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Spinel, 18k Gold, 24k Gold

A mughal gold Enamel jaipur ring with diamond polki and Ruby
A mughal gold Enamel jaipur ring with diamond polki and Ruby

A mughal gold Enamel jaipur ring with diamond polki and Ruby

Located in Bangkok,, TH

A ring with blue and white enamel band done in 22K gold set with diamond polkis at top and

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2010s Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Enamel

22K gold pink green enamel nine precious gemstones (navratna) Mughal ring
22K gold pink green enamel nine precious gemstones (navratna) Mughal ring

22K gold pink green enamel nine precious gemstones (navratna) Mughal ring

Located in Bangkok,, TH

A 22K gold ring decorated with Indian Benarasi Meena (enamel) and studded with nine precious

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2010s Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Cat’s Eye, Hesso...

Manpriya B Ruby and Diamond 18 Karat Gold Mughal Motif Cocktail Ring
Manpriya B Ruby and Diamond 18 Karat Gold Mughal Motif Cocktail Ring

Manpriya B Ruby and Diamond 18 Karat Gold Mughal Motif Cocktail Ring

By Manpriya B

Located in London, GB

central diamond to create a stunning flower motif ring. Each ruby is set in layers of 18k gold foil to

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

22K gold diamond polki and natural Coral enamel ring
22K gold diamond polki and natural Coral enamel ring

22K gold diamond polki and natural Coral enamel ring

Located in Bangkok,, TH

A 22K gold mughal style diamond ring with a natural oval coral from Mediterranean as the centre

Category

2010s Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 22k Gold, Enamel

Mughal Emerald Ring
Mughal Emerald Ring

Mughal Emerald Ring

Located in New Orleans, LA

Carved in a rich floral design in the Mughal taste, this brilliant 11.85-carat Colombian emerald

Category

20th Century Unknown Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Emerald, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Mughal Enamel Diamond Gold Band Ring
Rare Mughal Enamel Diamond Gold Band Ring

Rare Mughal Enamel Diamond Gold Band Ring

Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE

A rare 18th century Mughal eternity ring set with rose-cut diamonds on fine Kundan enamel work. A

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Large Carved Mughal Sapphire 18K Gold Ring
Large Carved Mughal Sapphire 18K Gold Ring

Large Carved Mughal Sapphire 18K Gold Ring

Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE

popularly in Mughal arts until the 19th century. The ring is a contemporary one and has been made later

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

IGI Certified 3.93 Carat Emerald 1.15 Carat White Diamond Mughal Era Ring
IGI Certified 3.93 Carat Emerald 1.15 Carat White Diamond Mughal Era Ring

IGI Certified 3.93 Carat Emerald 1.15 Carat White Diamond Mughal Era Ring

By Malpani Jewels

Located in Hung Hom, HK

diamond and old European cut. The ring is made in 18 K gold and has 15.95 grams of matt finish gold. The

Category

2010s Hong Kong Anglo-Indian Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

11 Carat Mughal Cut Vivid Green Emerald & 16 Carat Vivid Red Ruby 18k Old Ring
11 Carat Mughal Cut Vivid Green Emerald & 16 Carat Vivid Red Ruby 18k Old Ring

11 Carat Mughal Cut Vivid Green Emerald & 16 Carat Vivid Red Ruby 18k Old Ring

By Malpani Jewels

Located in Hung Hom, HK

A minutely hand carved old Mughal era vivid green emerald weighing 11 carat is set along with 16

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2010s Hong Kong Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

Mughal 15 Karat Gold Gemstones Pearl Cocktail Ring
Mughal 15 Karat Gold Gemstones Pearl Cocktail Ring

Mughal 15 Karat Gold Gemstones Pearl Cocktail Ring

Located in Monroe Township, NJ

Absolutely stunning vintage handmade 15kt solid gold with gemstone ( turquoise , emeralds

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Vintage 1950s Indian Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold

2.33 Carat Rosecut Diamond Mughal Ring
2.33 Carat Rosecut Diamond Mughal Ring

2.33 Carat Rosecut Diamond Mughal Ring

By Meghna Jewels

Located in Hoffman Estate, IL

This ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat yellow gold & sterling silver. It is set in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Mughal Style 14K Yellow Gold Emerald Ring with Appraisal
Vintage Mughal Style 14K Yellow Gold Emerald Ring with Appraisal

Vintage Mughal Style 14K Yellow Gold Emerald Ring with Appraisal

Located in Eagan, MN

replacement value which would be much higher than this. Mounting - 14K Yellow Gold Stamped 14K 10 - 2.4mm

Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Antique South Indian Heavy 22K Gold Emerald and Ruby Statement Ring Mughal
Antique South Indian Heavy 22K Gold Emerald and Ruby Statement Ring Mughal

Antique South Indian Heavy 22K Gold Emerald and Ruby Statement Ring Mughal

Located in London, GB

A stunning early 20th century South Indian emerald and ruby gold statement ring. The large gem-set

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Cluster Rings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, 22k Gold

Mid Century 1960 Mughal Tutti Frutti Cocktail Ring 18Kt Gold with 33.68 Cts Gems
Mid Century 1960 Mughal Tutti Frutti Cocktail Ring 18Kt Gold with 33.68 Cts Gems

Mid Century 1960 Mughal Tutti Frutti Cocktail Ring 18Kt Gold with 33.68 Cts Gems

Located in Miami, FL

popular Mughal tutti-frutti patterns, back in the 1960's. This gorgeous oversized cocktail ring has been

Category

Vintage 1950s American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

An Antique  Mughal Diamond and Gold   Ring
An Antique  Mughal Diamond and Gold   Ring

An Antique Mughal Diamond and Gold Ring

Located in London, GB

Eight flat cut diamonds set in the kundan style in the form of a flower and set in 22 carat gold.

Materials

Diamond, 24k Gold

Mughal gold parrot ring in 22K gold and diamond polkis
Mughal gold parrot ring in 22K gold and diamond polkis

Mughal gold parrot ring in 22K gold and diamond polkis

Located in Bangkok,, TH

A 22K gold ring finely engraved in traditional mughal pattern to carve out the intricacy of a

Category

2010s Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold

Mughal Emerald Hexagon Ring
Mughal Emerald Hexagon Ring

Mughal Emerald Hexagon Ring

Located in New York, NY

India. Old Mughal Style Antique Ring using an old mine Colombian emerald

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Indian Empire More Rings

Materials

Emerald, 22k Gold

Antique Mughal Emerald Hexagon Inscribed Ring 22 Karat Gold
Antique Mughal Emerald Hexagon Inscribed Ring 22 Karat Gold

Antique Mughal Emerald Hexagon Inscribed Ring 22 Karat Gold

Located in New York, NY

Mughal style ring that has been made in India for royalty.

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Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Dome Rings

Materials

Emerald, 22k Gold

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Located in New York, NY

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20th Century French Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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By Mauboussin

Located in Dallas, TX

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By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford

Located in San Fransisco, CA

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Located in SE

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Vintage 1910s European Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

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Ruby, 18k Gold

Emilio Jewelry Certified 83.00 Carat Fancy Diamond Necklace
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By Emilio!

Located in New York, NY

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GUCCI by Tom Ford Pink GG Monogram Logo Satin Lizard Barbiecore Horsebit Bag
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By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in Switzerland, CH

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Located in Chicago, IL

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By Diamond Scene

Located in New York, NY

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By Gianmaria Buccellati

Located in New York, NY

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Located in SE

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Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

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Located in New York, NY

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Located in Chicago, IL

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Located in New York, NY

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Located in Firenze, IT

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Mughal Gold Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact mughal gold ring you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and 22k Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 6 vintage editions and 5 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a mughal gold ring may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but 4 Carat and 4.5 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic mughal gold ring over the years, but those made by Malpani Jewels, Manpriya B and Meghna Jewels are often thought to be among the most beautiful. While most can agree that any mughal gold ring from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 7 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a rose cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes cabochon and emerald cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a mughal gold ring, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Mughal Gold Ring?

The price for a mughal gold ring starts at $1,430 and tops out at $64,850 with these rings, on average, selling for $5,950.

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.