$232Sale Price|20% Off
Skull Ring - Double Skull - Open Ring - Platinum Plated J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
J Dauphin Double Skull Ring, Platinum Plated Brass - New York 2010 Designer: J Dauphin Date: 2010
Platinum, Brass
6 carat White Diamond Mens Skull Ring in Platinum
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
of the loot with this crowned skull ring expertly handcrafted in gleaming Platinum and amazingly iced
White Diamond, Platinum
Death on Skates skull Ring in Platinum, Silver, Rock Crystal and Diamonds
Located in Helsinki, FI
The Death on Skates ring is a striking, sculptural piece of wearable art from Heidi Vornan’s HUGO
Rock Crystal, Crystal, Diamond, Platinum, Silver
Catacomb Saint Skull Ring in 22 Karat Yellow Gold, Platinum and Tanzanite
By William Llewellyn Griffiths
Located in Melbourne, Vic
Handcrafted in luxurious 22kt yellow gold and platinum, this stunning ring features a saintly
Tanzanite, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 22k Gold
Deakin & Francis Contemporary Platinum Diamond Moveable Skull Ring
By Deakin & Francis
Located in Narberth, PA
skull ring is a fabulous design by Deakin & Francis for Hancocks! A bold and unusual piece, the ring is
Diamond, Platinum
Victorian Skull and Snake Motif Ring
Located in Aspen, CO
Antique ring in 18K with platinum skulls which have rose cut diamond eyes. The intertwined snakes
Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold, Platinum
Moonstone Onyx Diamond Platinum Cross over Skull Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Designed with two slightly obliquely-set skulls, one moonstone and one onyx both with diamond eyes
Diamond, Moonstone, Onyx, Platinum
Antique Lapis Gold Platinum Skull Ring
Located in New York, NY
Fascinating antique "skull" ring. A carved lapis skull, surrounded by rose cut diamonds set in
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Platinum
Catacomb Saint Skull Ring in 18 Karat Yellow & Rose Gold, Platinum & Tourmaline
By William Llewellyn Griffiths
Located in Melbourne, Vic
Handcrafted in 18kt yellow, 18kt rose gold and platinum, this stunning ring features a saintly
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Rose Gold Black Diamond Skull Ring, 1.20ct, Unisex, USA, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
Black Diamond Skull Ring: A rose gold skull with diamond eyes exudes mystery and sophistication. It features 8 black diamonds and totals 1.20 carats. Crafted from 18k gold, weigh...
Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Silver Bull Coin 18K Gold Mens Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic, ancient Greek silver "Triobol" coin from the Phocian League 480 - 421 BC, features the head of a bull on one side and the goddess Artemis on the other. The Phocian Leag...
18k Gold
A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace, the flexible tapering yellow gold body formed of three rows of scale-like collets each set with a round cabochon-cut turquoise, the h...
Turquoise, Gold
Hermes Kelly Cut Braise Crocodile Clutch Bag Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a limited edition Hermes Kelly Cut bag featured in vivid Braise Niloticus Crocodile. This exquisite lipstick red Hermes clutch is perfect day to evening. Lush with...
Wendy Brandes Signed Maneater Collection Ring: New York City Taxi and Passenger
By Wendy Brandes
Located in New York, NY
23 grams of 18K yellow, & white gold, satin finish. 92 yellow diamonds, totaling 0.59 carats. 92 white diamonds, totaling 0.46 carats. 130 black diamonds, totaling 1.04 carats. 2 sma...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, R...
BVLGARI Serpenti Seduttori Diamond & Multi-Gemstone Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Drawing inspiration from the enchanting symbolism of the mythical snake that sheds its skin, representing change and renewal, Bulgari's Serpenti icon has stood as a beacon of transfo...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
$74,559Sale Price|20% Off
Retro Reversible Sapphire Signet Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Circa 1940
Located in London, GB
A retro reversible sapphire signet ring 18 karat yellow gold, circa 1940. This unusual and ingeniously crafted ring comprises of a deep blue cabochon sapphire, engraved with a seal ...
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Magnificent Old European Cut Diamond and Sapphire Ring
By Paul Binder
Located in Lucerne, CH
Well played fusion of an antique diamond with a modern design. Binder Zurich is a well know name for collectors all over the world. The 7.21 ct old European cut diamond of approxim...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$48,000
Rolex x Loree Rodkin Watch
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date crafted in 18k yellow gold, customised by jewellery designer Loree Rodkin. The watch features a champagne dial with baton hour markers, day aperture...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA 17.91 Carat Old Cushion Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring in Platinum
Located in La Jolla, CA
GIA certified 17.91 carat Old Cushion Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring in Platinum Old Cushion Diamond Ring features a Center Cushion Brilliant Cut Diamond with beautiful vintage carving ...
Diamond, Platinum
Skull Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
A stunning Cameo ring cast in 18-karat gold, sterling silver & illuminated with 2.63 carats diamonds. The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to larger or smaller upon request. FO...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Byzantine Style Emerald Green Cabochon Tourmaline, Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Large, ornate Byzantine style cushion shaped emerald green tourmaline, diamond and 18K yellow gold statement ring. High quality, impressive ring very similar to the Elizabeth Gage T...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Maurice Fine Jewelry - Platinum Oval Diamond Prong-Set Necklace
By Maurice Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
This luxurious necklace, crafted in platinum, features an impressive 31.1 carats of prong-set white oval diamonds. The diamonds are meticulously arranged along the length of the neck...
Diamond, Platinum
Harry Winston - Pear, Marquise and Round Cut Diamond Cluster Ear Clips/Brooch
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
Harry Winston's craftsmanship and attention to detail stands out in these Diamond Cluster Earrings and detachable brooch. The cluster design features multiple shaped diamonds set clo...
Diamond, Platinum
CARTIER Paris 1928 Art Deco Bracelet In Platinum With 19.86 Cts In Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco bracelet designed by Cartier Paris. This is an absolutely fabulous bracelet, created in Paris France during the high art deco period by the jewelry house of Cartier, bac...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Wendy Brandes Onyx Skull Ring With Green Garnets and Hidden Diamonds
By Wendy Brandes
Located in New York, NY
Wendy has long been inspired by skulls, as artists have been for centuries. This type of jewelry is known by the Latin phrase “Memento mori” -- “remember you are mortal.” Wendy inte...
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Onyx, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow 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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