Ancient Roman intaglio ring, circa 1st-3rd century AD.
Located in London, GB
gold, circa 1st–3rd century AD. This is a museum quality ring, and a very skilful example of Ancient
Ancient Roman intaglio ring, circa 1st-3rd century AD.
Located in London, GB
gold, circa 1st–3rd century AD. This is a museum quality ring, and a very skilful example of Ancient
Museum Quality Georgian Enamel Amethyst Mourning Ring
Located in London, GB
rings, valued at six guineas each: Reverend H.I. Berners, Sir William Rowley, John Wright Esq., Reverend
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
$176,000Sale Price|20% Off
MUSEUM QUALITY 22 CARAT Colombian VIVID GREEN Emerald Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
A spectacular GIA Certified Platinum Engagement Ring featuring a 22 total carat weight of natural
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Museum Quality Antique Georgian Black Enamel Pearl Memorial Ring
Located in London, GB
Georgian pearl and black enamel memorial ring. Set to centre with an oblong crystal slice covering
Pearl, Gold
Stuart Crystal Ring, Sterling Silver and 18k Gold, 8.5, Museum-Quality
Located in Northampton, MA
This rare and magnificent Stuart crystal ring is an exceptional surviving example of 17th–century
Crystal, 18k Gold
Museum Quality Antique Early Byzantine 4th Century AD Gold Marriage Ring
Located in London, GB
Early Byzantine gold marriage ring. The central square plaque carved to depict two facing busts
Yellow Gold
Museum Quality Antique Stuart 17th Century Rock Crystal Love Knot Ring
Located in London, GB
Stuart rock crystal love knot ring. The central oval rose cut domed rock crystal in closed back
Rock Crystal, Crystal, Yellow Gold
Socrates Turquoise Cameo Ring Black Onyx 18 Karat Gold Museum Quality Victorian
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a Museum Quality Turquoise Cameo Ring depicting Socrates in 18 Karat Yellow Gold and
Onyx, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Museum Quality Antique Antique Enamel Diamond Set Harp Memorial Ring circa 1895
Located in London, GB
Antique enamel and diamond set harp memorial ring. Set with twenty two round old cut diamonds in
$68,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA & AGL Certified No-Heat Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring in 18K Gold
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
) Weight: 4.9 grams Hallmarks: “750”, “18K”, “D-1.51CT”, “S-1.87CT” 💎 A museum-quality ring blending
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emilio Jewelry Certified 10.00 Carat No Heat Pigeons Blood Museum Quality Ruby
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
ring of their dreams with this stone. Please inquire for more images, certificates, and details. Zoom
Ruby
Ancient Roman Garnet Intaglio Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
A museum quality ancient Roman gold ring, circa 400 AD. This hollow ring is bezel-set with a
$552,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 10.18 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Platinum Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
-quality diamond ring, combining an investment-grade center stone with a sophisticated and enduring design.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Ancient Greek Gold Intaglio Ring Circa 4th Century BC
Located in Chicago, IL
A unique, museum quality ancient Greek gold ring, circa 4th century BC, likely a wedding ring. The
Boucheron Nuri Parrot Ring 6.41ct Aquamarine Sapphire Diamond 18K White Gold
By Boucheron
Located in Monaco, MC
museum-quality animal jewelry, this ring represents an opportunity to acquire one of the most iconic
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Tsavorite, White Gold
Natural Sapphire Snake Ring Antique Victorian French 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
YELLOW GOLD. THE SNAKE RING WITH THE INCREDIBLE NATURAL SAPPHIRES IS A MUSEUM QUALITY JEWEL
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$14,400Sale Price|20% Off
5th Century BC Ancient Greek Gold Finger Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 5th century BC. This museum quality ancient Greek gold ring is roughly 2,500 years old. The
Gold
Superb 25.30 Carat Natural Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Silver Gold Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
A grand, museum quality ring featuring a veritable boulder of a sapphire. The gorgeous sky blue
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Museum Quality Ancient Roman Jupiter Intaglio Signet Ring
Located in London, GB
Ancient Roman Jupiter intaglio signet ring. Set with an oval cabochon garnet intaglio, engraved
Garnet, Yellow Gold
Museum Quality Antique Gold Posy Ring "My Heart and Eye Until I Die"
Located in London, GB
Gold posy ring, 'MY HEART AND EYE UNTIL I DIE'. The D-shaped band engraved to the interior 'MY
Yellow Gold
Medieval Ring of St Luke, circa 12th Century
Located in London, GB
Gospel. This museum quality ring is in extremely fine condition. For a ring of comparable design, see
Royal Russian Diamond Gold Presentation Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptionally rare Russian Imperial Presentation gold ring of museum quality, with a diamond
Art Deco 1.69 Carat Blue Sapphire Diamond Platinum Filigree Cocktail Ring
Located in Towson, MD
-quality vintage cocktail ring with significant gemstone presence and intricate platinum craftsmanship.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage George Brooks Modernist 21.60 Carat Kunzite Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cocktail Ring. Wear a ring of museum quality on your finger, featuring Modernist jeweler George Brooks who
Diamond, Kunzite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum 14.81 Ct Natural Sapphire and 1.54 Ct Diamond Ring with GRS & GIA Certs
By William Rosenberg
Located in Troy, MI
, F-G color diamonds makes this ring a once in a lifetime piece! This museum quality platinum ring is
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Rare Georgian Portrait Miniature Ring Gold Museum Quality
Located in New York, NY
the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. The top of the ring is 1/2 inch (13mm) by 3/8 inch. The ring is
Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Museum Quality Early Medieval Byzantine Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Byzantine Empire, circa 8th - 10th century AD The gold bezel of the ring is shaped as a
Ancient Roman Syrian Garnet Signet Ring, circa 3rd Century AD
Located in London, GB
3rd century AD. This is a museum quality ring, and a very skilful example of Ancient Roman
Garnet, Yellow Gold
Rare Georgian Amethyst Rose Cut Diamond Ring 1700s Gold Museum Quality
Located in New York, NY
Rose Cut Diamonds and dating to the 1700s. A museum quality jewel from the collection of Edith Weber
Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold
Rare Georgian Garnet Crowned Double Heart Ring 1700s Gold Museum Quality
Located in New York, NY
ring dating to the 1700s. A museum quality jewel from the collection of Edith Weber. The double heart
Garnet, 10k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Ancient Greek Snake Ring Silver 4th century BC Wearable Museum Quality
Located in New York, NY
Embrace the elegance of Ancient Greece with this exquisite wearable Museum Quality Silver Snake
Silver
Rare Georgian Crowned Garnet Rose Cut Diamond Ring 1700s Gold Museum Quality
Located in New York, NY
Diamonds and dating to the 1700s. A museum quality jewel from the collection of Edith Weber. The gold is
Garnet, Diamond, Gold
Medusa Snake Hardstone Cameo Ring 20 Karat Gold Museum Quality Antique Victorian
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a Museum Quality Medusa Snake Hard Stone Cameo Ring in 20 Karat Gold. The Antique 19th
Agate, Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
Medusa Snake Hardstone Cameo Ring 20 Karat Gold Museum Quality Antique Victorian
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a Museum Quality Medusa Snake Hard Stone Cameo Ring in 20 Karat Gold. The Antique 19th
Agate, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Moonstone Cameo Platinum Ruby Diamond Ring Youth in Phrygian Cap Freedom Liberty
Located in New York, NY
A museum quality ring of great beauty and significance with a carved Moonstone Cameo depicting a
Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, 14k Gold, Platinum
Large GIA 32.01ct Tanzanite 3.80cts Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A striking, museum-quality cocktail ring centered with an extraordinary GIA-certified tanzanite
Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
Elizabethan Gold Signet Ring with Scottish Rampant Lion, circa 16th Century
Located in London, GB
16th century, accompanied by a museum quality impression. This ring shows exceptional craftsmanship in
Gold
Museum Quality Roman Carnelian Gold Intaglio Ring
Located in London, GB
A Roman hardstone intaglio ring, the carnelian intaglio finely carved with a winged figure of Cupid
Carnelian, Yellow Gold
Museum Quality Regency Pearl Emerald Gold Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
A Regency pearl and emerald cluster ring, the square step-cut emerald measuring approximately 4 x
Emerald, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold
SPRATLING OBSIDIAN STERLING SILVER RING museum quality
By William Spratling
Located in New York, NY
excellent condition. This is a museum quality piece.
magnificent platinum 39ct. tanzanite and diamond ring
Located in Lambertville, NJ
handmade platinum ring with museum quality extradonary color 39ct.tanzanite with 1.7ct.t.d.w. moon
12.67 Carat Tanzanite 3.20 Carats Diamonds Gold Ring
Located in Frederick, MD
channel set diamonds. This truly is a museum quality ring fit to be worn by royalty. ·Item: 18K 12.67
Diamond, Tanzanite
Museum Quality Early Byzantine Bronze Religious Plaque in a Gold Ring Mount
Located in London, GB
in attendance. This plaque was probably originally mounted in a metal or silver ring and dates from
18k Gold
Extremely Rare Antique 9.50 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Georgian rare Museum quality ring as never seen! An extremely fine, authentic 1790/1800 ca period
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Rare Enamel Diamond 18k Gold Masked Lady Ring, circa 1800
Located in St. Catharines, ON
their faces with a cloak. Honoré Balzac described it as a city of fleeting love. This ring is of museum
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Christian Dior Low Back Silk Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous off white silk dress from Christian Dior 2012 collection. It has a full skirt, waistband and 2 straps crossing the back attaching to the dress with hidden buttons. The dr...
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
$15,071
W 0.75 in L 11.82 in
Antique Belle Époque Diamond Platinum Collier De Chien Choker Collar Necklace
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Flexible diamond "collier de chien" made out of platinum and set with rose diamonds. Nine oval links alternate with nine double bows to form an exquisite choker. The collar is modell...
Diamond, Platinum
1990s Michael Casey Silk Ombre Botanical-Patterned Strapless Gown W/ Train
By Michael Casey
Located in Gresham, OR
A lovely 1990s Michael Casey silk ombre botanical-patterned silk chiffon strapless gown with ruching and gathering at bodice. Asymmetrical delicate bronze toned bamboo leaf beaded g...
Versace Silk Cut out Back Dress
By Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful pink silk dress from Versace. It is is a simple sleeveless sheath from the front. The back is exposed from the shoulders to low back with the exception of draping framin...
New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels Final Collection 2004 Sz 37
By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Heels Brand New * Tom Ford Era Lotus Slides * This was his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent. He was inspired by the Chinese Collection of 1977 His Final Coll...
Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful silk dress in a pink and green geometric print from Dolce & Gabbana. The bodice is vertically boned, fitted through to the hips and has an attached matching pink adjusta...
$14,552
Size: FR38 - UK10
John Galliano Crystal Adorned Crimson Satin Evening Dress and Shawl, ss 2001
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival John Galliano Evening Dress ▪ Spring-Summer 2001 ▪ Crafted from crimson crepe-back satin, with alternating panels that highlight both the satin sheen and crepe texture ▪ D...
Christian Lacroix Haute-Couture Crimson Draped Silk Chiffon Gown, FW 1999
By Christian Lacroix
Located in London, GB
This Christian Lacroix dress from the Fall-Winter 1999 haute couture collection is an asymmetrical masterpiece crafted in rich crimson silk chiffon. The one-shoulder design features ...
1925s Art Deco 2 Carat Emeralds 2.20 Carat Diamonds Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in platinum. Sublime art deco ring, its entire platinum setting is closed set on its top with a Colombian emerald- cut emerald and an antique- cut diamond. This duo of gems is s...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Alexander McQueen New Cashmere "DANTE" A/W 1996 Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black cashmere blend mini dress with a dramatic stand up collar from Alexander McQueen. It is double breasted with a stand up lapel collar which frames the face beautifull...
NWT $ 12350 Oscar de la Renta 2008 Collection Champagne Fully Beaded Dress US 8
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Oscar De La Renta Champagne Tulle Dress Gown US size - 8 2008 Collection Double tulle - white on the top of champagne - finished with white pearl-looking round beads and two tone...
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
1960s Italian Black + Gold Beaded Vintage 60s Evening Bag Handbag Purse
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning 1960s black and gold beaded Italian evening bag! Intricate gold chain can be worn on the shoulder, or crossbody. Snaps shut to secure all your belongings. Fits more than re...
$5,039Sale Price|72% Off
Size: 42
Amazing VERSACE Strapless Beaded Goddess Evening Wedding Bridal Gown Dress 42
By Versace
Located in Switzerland, CH
INCREDIBLE VERSACE GRECIAN GODDESS WHITE SILK BEADED EVENING GOWN Gorgeous off-white evening gown inspired by the Grecian goddesses by VERSACE Strapless with sexy semi...
Stunning Thierry Mugler Archival FW 1986 Evening Gown Crystal Black Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Gorgeous extremely rare Iconic Thierry Mugler Evening Dress, FW 1986 Collection "Les Voleuses" Museum worthy Collectors Piece The most dramatic evening gown with amazing crystal rhi...
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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