Ancient Roman intaglio ring, circa 1st-3rd century AD.
Located in London, GB
Tested yellow gold, circa 1st–3rd century AD. This is a museum quality ring, and a very skilful example of Ancient Roman craftsmanship and is in fine condition, commensurate with it...
Museum Quality Georgian Enamel Amethyst Mourning Ring
Located in London, GB
George Nassau was an English country gentleman, and the brother of Henry, 5th Earl of Rochford. He was a historian and bibliophile and amassed an extensive library including many man...
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 gemstones. At its center shines an exceptional Natural Oval Cut Green Emerald, weigh...
Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
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 plaited hair in a closed back setting, encircled by a row of ten half seed pearls w...
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 memorial and political jewelry, crafted in sterling silver and 18k gold and set with...
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 wearing crowns, a cross and orb inbetween, with the wording 'ZVΓOC AHNOCIOC' translate...
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 collet setting, surmounting a complicated love knot in gold thread, to a D-shape shank...
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 Black Onyx.
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 open back grain settings with an approximate weight of 0.70 carats to a harp shape fo...
$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
. 📏 Ring Specifications Metal: Solid 18K Yellow Gold (ruby setting) & 18K White Gold (diamond setting) Ruby: 1 Natural Ruby, 1.87 carats, no heat, no clarity enhancement, Madagas...
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
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located in the Iconic Gem Tower/Gia Building in New York's Diamond District. This item has been appraised by the exp...
Ruby
Ancient Roman Garnet Intaglio Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
A museum quality ancient Roman gold ring, circa 400 AD.
Exquisite 10.2+ CTW Natural Pink Spinel & Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Exquisite 10.2+ CTW Natural Pink Spinel & Diamond Engagement Ring Untreated Vivid Color Masterfully Re-Cut Elevate your collection with this museum-quality statement piece.
$552,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 10.18 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Platinum Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Center Stone: 10.18 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Color: G Clarity: VS2 Cut / Polish / Symmetry: Excellent / Excellent / Excellent Fluorescence: Faint Side Stones: Tapered bague...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
7.35 Carat Emerald & Baguette Diamond Ballerina 18K Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
The open scroll gold gallery beneath the stone, visible from the reverse, reveals the quality and weight of the mounting construction, with decorative yellow gold scrollwork cutouts ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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.
Cocktail Ring -Victorian 18K Gold & Silver 3.60 Ct Old Mine Diamond & Burma Ruby
Located in Miami, FL
This is a spectacular, museum-quality antique Victorian dome ring masterfully crafted in 18K yellow gold with an authentic oxidized silver-topped setting.
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Boucheron Nuri Parrot Ring 6.41ct Aquamarine Sapphire Diamond 18K White Gold
By Boucheron
Located in Monaco, MC
For collectors of Boucheron, significant aquamarines, or museum-quality animal jewelry, this ring represents an opportunity to acquire one of the most iconic designs from one of the ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Tsavorite, White Gold
Natural Sapphire Snake Ring Antique Victorian French 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
THE SNAKE RING WITH THE INCREDIBLE NATURAL SAPPHIRES IS A MUSEUM QUALITY JEWEL.
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Important 18K White Gold 22ct Burmese Type A Apple Green Jadeite Cabochon Ring
Located in New York, NY
A spectacular, museum-quality jadeite ring showcasing an ultra-fine Type A Burmese jadeite cabochon, weighing a client-stated 22.02 carats, certified natural with no indications of d...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White 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.
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.
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 with the bust of Jupiter, the all powerful king of the gods, in a closed back rubover ...
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 HEART AND EYE UNTIL I DIE' with pictograms for heart and eye, approximately 3.7mm in wi...
Yellow Gold
Medieval Ring of St Luke, circa 12th Century
Located in London, GB
This symbolism represents Christ's self sacrifice on the Cross which Luke emphasises in his Gospel. This museum quality ring is in extremely fine condition.
Royal Russian Diamond Gold Presentation Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptionally rare Russian Imperial Presentation gold ring of museum quality, with a diamond cipher of Empress Maria Feodorovna, consort of Emperor Paul I (ruled 1796-1801).
Art Deco 1.69 Carat Blue Sapphire Diamond Platinum Filigree Cocktail Ring
Located in Towson, MD
A remarkable Art Deco masterpiece—ideal for collectors, sapphire lovers, and anyone seeking a museum-quality vintage cocktail ring with significant gemstone presence and intricate pl...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage George Brooks Modernist 21.60 Carat Kunzite Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Wear a ring of museum quality on your finger, featuring Modernist jeweler George Brooks who never duplicated his designs.
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
Paired with two exceptional fine VVS1, F-G color diamonds makes this ring a once in a lifetime piece! This museum quality platinum ring is a size 6.75 but can be sized.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
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 central crystal covered compartment of the ring. This is very early - most likely d...
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 quatrefoil - an ancient symbol of good luck, health and fortune. The original stone did...
Ancient Roman Syrian Garnet Signet Ring, circa 3rd Century AD
Located in London, GB
Tested yellow gold, circa 3rd century AD. This is a museum quality ring, and a very skilful example of Ancient Roman craftsmanship and is in fine condition, commensurate with its ag...
Garnet, Yellow Gold
Rare Georgian Amethyst Rose Cut Diamond Ring 1700s Gold Museum Quality
Located in New York, NY
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
A museum quality jewel from the collection of Edith Weber.
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 Ring from the 4th century BC, featuring Snake Head terminals.
Silver
Rare Georgian Crowned Garnet Rose Cut Diamond Ring 1700s Gold Museum Quality
Located in New York, NY
A museum quality jewel from the collection of Edith Weber.
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.
Agate, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow 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.
Agate, Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k 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 youth in a Phrygian Cap.
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 weighing an impressive 32.01 carats.
Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
Elizabethan Gold Signet Ring with Scottish Rampant Lion, circa 16th Century
Located in London, GB
Tested 22 carat yellow gold, English, circa 16th century, accompanied by a museum quality impression. This ring shows exceptional craftsmanship in its engraved details and is in fine...
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 holding a beribboned staff, riding a mythical creature with the head of a lion and...
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 4mm, set to the centre of a cluster surround of eight natural pearls measuring appro...
Emerald, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold
SPRATLING OBSIDIAN STERLING SILVER RING museum quality
By William Spratling
Located in New York, NY
In 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 shape diamond sides vs2 clarity g-h color size 6 1/2 may be sized
12.67 Carat Tanzanite 3.20 Carats Diamonds Gold Ring
Located in Frederick, MD
This truly is a museum quality ring fit to be worn by royalty.
Diamond, Tanzanite
Museum Quality Early Byzantine Bronze Religious Plaque in a Gold Ring Mount
Located in London, GB
A Bronze Intaglio of a touching image of a seated Virgin Mary holding the child Jesus with an Angel in attendance. This plaque was probably originally mounted in a metal or silver ri...
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 ring As beautiful and impressive as no other, most probably English origin Crafted o...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Rare Enamel Diamond 18k Gold Masked Lady Ring, circa 1800
Located in St. Catharines, ON
Honoré Balzac described it as a city of fleeting love. This ring is of museum quality. For a similar locket ring, circa 1780 with a French inscription, and for a pair of bracelets w...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Thierry Mugler Sweetheart Neckline Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
In this stunning dress, Thierry Mugler once again proves that fashion is not merely worn - it’s performed. A masterclass in theatrical femininity, this mid-century-inspired silhouett...
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...
CHANEL black leather 2022 22C DUBAI BEECHWOOD VANITY Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel Small Vanity bag in beige beechwood with black leather trims and antique gold-tone hardware. Rare limited edition. Opens with a logo clasp closure and is lined ...
$13,061
H 0.87 in W 0.87 in Dm 0.87 in
Chanel 1989 Montre Mademoiselle 16 cm Yellow Gold Pearls bracelet Watch M
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Mademoiselle model watch, square yellow gold case, quartz movement, white background with Roman numeral indexes, crown with a small half pearl, yellow gold and pearl bracelet,...
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Thierry Mugler S/S 1994 White Pleated Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in New York, NY
Thierry Mugler S/S 1994 White Fan Pleated Dress; with pleated gathering to central metal ring at midriff, satin-covered lightly-boned corset to interior. Fits US size 4, EU 34; Miss...
Roman Lapis-Lazuli Cameo Of Cupid Circa 2nd Century A.D.
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 2nd century Dimensions: 1,3 x 1,0 cm Size: 7 1/4 Weight: 5.44gr. This delightful 2nd century Roman cameo is made of lapislazuli and is inserted in a 18 carat contemporary ...
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late Georgian 9 Carat Gold Pearl Cluster Locket Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This Georgian ring holds a lock of hair behind glazing. The shoulders of the ring are delicate and decorative. Behind the face of the ring is the inscription 'John Greenslade Ob 28 A...
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold
Early Byzantine Gold Ring with Christ c. 6th Century AD
Located in Chicago, IL
Byzantine (the Eastern Roman Empire) circa 500 – 600 AD. This highly important, museum rarity early Christian gold (approximately 22.85 Kt) ring is engraved with the bust of Christ ...
Gold
Chanel Black Mini Logo Satin Silk Texturized Shoulder Tote
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Satin Silk Texturized Mini Vintage Logo Tote 1991 {VINTAGE 33 Years} Gold hardware CC turn-lock top closure Gold metallic interior Internal slip pocket 6.5" H x 6.7" W...
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...
$59,500
H 10.5 in W 19.5 in
Hermes Birkin 50 Limited Edition Endless Road Bleu De Prusse Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Aventura, FL
The Hermès Blue de Prusse Limited Edition Endless Road Birkin 50 Haute à Courroies is a remarkable fusion of artistry and craftsmanship. This exclusive piece from the 2019 Collection...
$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...
Antique French Pearl Ruby Diamond Gold Convertible Snake Bracelet Necklace 1860
Located in Chicago, IL
France, circa 1860. Length is approximately 17 in. (43 cm) Weight – 121 grams. This exceptional quality Victorian era articulated snake bracelet / necklace is formed of sections, eac...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold
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...
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
Hermes Limited Edition Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Beton Matte Alligator Bag Gold Hard
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a Limited Edition Hermes Kelly 20 Sellier bag featured in Beton Matte Alligator. This mini Kelly bag is light gray with bone undertone (beton + concrete), and the n...
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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