9K Yellow Gold Opal Vintage Style Cocktail Poison Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to Order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 09K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 7 Total Gemstones Weight: 3.82 carat.
Opal, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
9K Yellow Gold Amethyst Cabochon and Opal Poison Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
This stunning Amethyst Cabochon and Opal Poison Ring features a beautifully smooth amethyst cabochon set in a secure bezel.
Amethyst, Opal, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Poison Ring with Sapphire and Diamond Floral Engraving in 9K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Crafted in 9K yellow gold, this distinctive Sapphire Poison Ring combines artistry, functionality and the enduring fascination of a collectible Hidden Compartment Ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Gold & Silver, Victorian Rose Diamond Enamel Poison Ring, Circa 1900
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Enamel Poison Ring 9ct Gold & Silver Circa 1900 A striking and rare example of late Victorian ingenuity and ornamentation, this circa 1900 poison ring features...
Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Silver, Enamel
Victorian c1860's Compartment (Poison) Intaglio Seal 9K Gold Men's Signet Ring
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Fascinating poison rings conceal a small compartment beneath its bezel, revealed by a hinged lid.
Other, 9k Gold
Blue Sapphire & Diamond Vintage Style Poison Locket 14K Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This exquisite ring is crafted from yellow gold. Featuring a natural blue sapphire and round diamonds. The decorative lid is crafted as an envelope design that can be opened and clos...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Art Deco Style Carre Cut Ruby White Diamond Yellow Gold "Poison" Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
We can ship every piece of our 1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 0.35 Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Brilliant Ring Tiger's Eye Poison Green Emerald Navettes in Dome Head
Located in Viena, Viena
from my "Finest Collection" series, very fine navette-cut Colombian emeralds of approx. 3.5x5 mm in length, transparent, color distribution and brilliance very good, great brillianc...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Wendy Brandes "Poison Ring" 18K Gold and Diamond Locket Cufflinks
By Wendy Brandes
Located in New York, NY
Tradition has it that she was a notorious poisoner and kept her vices inside locket-style rings.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
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Poison Ring Grande Full Pavé Rose Gold
Located in Park City, UT
Description Poison Pave Ring with 19mm Diamonds set in 14k Rose or Yellow Gold Details 14k Rose or Yellow Gold White Diamonds (1.12 cts) Dimensions: 0.75" square *This ring canno...
Unavailable
Antique Poison Locked Ring in 10 Karat
Located in Houston, TX
Antique poison locked ring in 10k, solid rose and yellow gold.
Agate, 10k Gold
Sharon Khazzam 18 Karat Yellow Gold and White Diamond Shimmee Poison Ring
By Sharon Khazzam
Located in Great Neck, NY
Poison Shimmee® Ring A cushion-shaped ring, sculpted from eighteen-karat yellow gold to emulate a facetted stone that surprisingly opens up to reveal a hidden box.
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 8ct Gold Baltic Amber Poison Ring Art Deco c1920 333 Purity
Located in Camelford, GB
If you have landed on this page then you have an eye for beauty. On offer is this gorgeous 8CT GOLD ART DECO AMBER BULLET STATEMENT RING DETAILS Material: 8ct 333/000 Thick Yellow...
Amber, Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Yellow Gold Signet Poison Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1910 14k Yellow Gold Signet Ring with hinged top Poison compartment.
14k Gold
Antique 22k Gold & Diamond Poison Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
Circa late 1800's, this 22k gold ring from the Far East is quite unique! Adorned throughout with over 40 table and rose-cut diamonds, totaling approximately 2.40 carats, it holds a s...
Diamond, 22k Gold
9 Karat Gold and Garnet Poison Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980s 9K Yellow Gold Poison Ring, centrally set with a Fine color Cabochon Garnet measuring 11 X 8 approximately 3 Carats.
Garnet, 10k Gold
Late 18th Century Italian Gold Poison Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Ring engraved on the front with a noble coat of arms which we have managed to trace back to the Guidi Casavecchia family, circa 1730. On the inside there is a compartment for poison ...
Gold
Sterling Silver 18K Gold Rhodocrosite Poison Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling Silver 18K Gold Rhodocrosite Poison Ring Measurements: Size 8 1/2. 13/16 inches wide.
Rhodocrosite, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Codognato Enamel Diamonds Gold Skull Poison Ring
By Attilio Codognato
Located in Firenze, IT
Renaissance style Memento Mori skull ring made with champleve multi colored enamels.With a secret compartment on the skull on the top Mounted in 18Kt yellow gold Signed A. Codognato ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 18th Century Enamel Gold Poison Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Ring composed of a plant design decorated with white, blue and black enamel with a flap compartment. The frame with palmette decoration is in 18K yellow gold. Size. 6 1/2 Gross weigh...
Gold, Enamel
Very Rare Victorian Gold, Enamel & Emerald Poison Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Highly unusual Victorian era "poison" ring. Composed of 18 karat yellow gold, enamel & green emerald.
Emerald, 18k Gold
Late 18th Century Gold Four Compartment Poison Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: Late 18th century Provenance: Italy Ring size: 7 Weight: 5.9 gr This precious ring of the 18th century ring is made of gold and has the central part – in the shape of a fou...
Gold, 18k Gold
Marcus & Co. Egyptian Revival Emerald Gold Poison Ring
By Marcus & Co.
Located in New York, NY
An antique Egyptian Revival poison ring, surmounted by a faceted lozenge-shaped emerald and flanked by stylized sphinxes, in 18k gold.
Emerald, 18k Gold
1.0 Carat Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Poison Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This ring is made of 14K yellow Gold. This is a poison ring inspired by Renaissance Style.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
A Georgian Sapphire Diamond Poison Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
The bezel shaped as a hinged cluster set with an oval cut sapphire and rose cut diamond revealing a small secret compartment, to a foliate trifurcated shoulders, mounted in silver an...
Diamond, Sapphire, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold
Sapphire & Pearl Poison Pill Box Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Towson, MD
One 14 karat yellow gold poison/pill box ring adorned with four (4) 3mm blue sapphires and three (3) 4mm round cultured pearls.
Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Wendy Brandes 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Locket "Poison" Ring
By Wendy Brandes
Located in New York, NY
Legend has it that she kept poison inside the secret compartments in her rings.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18 Karat Yellow Gold Monogram Signet Poison Hidden Compartment Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a signet style ring with an oval face engraved with script initials 'M S Y' Face is hinged and opens to reveal a "poison" compartment Inside of cover is inscribed 'Dad'...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 18th Century Enamel Gold Poison Ring Circa 1790's
Located in Firenze, IT
Ring composed of a plant design decorated with white, blue and black enamel with a flap compartment. The frame with pierced decoration is in 18K yellow gold. Size : 7 1/4 Gross weigh...
Gold, Enamel
14K Reversible Bloodstone Poison Locket Ring Size 8.75 #26814
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Reversible Bloodstone Poison Locket Ring Size 8.75 Timeless and meaningful, this poison ring offers a unique way to keep a cherished memory close.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Stephen Webster Poison Ivy Threesome Quartz Diamond Gold Ring
By Stephen Webster
Located in Southampton, PA
This decadent ring from Stephen Webster is bold and beautiful- perfect for a fashion-forward lady! The ring is made of 18K yellow gold and features shanks and an ornately designed be...
Quartz, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Style Carre Cut Ruby White Diamond Yellow Gold "Poison" Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 0.35 Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Style Carre Cut Ruby White Diamond Yellow Gold "Poison" Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 0.35 Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Style Carre Cut Ruby White Diamond Yellow Gold "Poison" Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
We can ship every piece of our 1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 0.35 Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Style Carre Cut Ruby White Diamond Yellow Gold "Poison" Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
We can ship every piece of our 1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 0.35 Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Egyptian Revival Poison Swivel Scarab Motif Ring
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco Egyptian Revival poison swivel ring in the form of a scarab, in 18k gold.
18k Gold
Stephen Webster Poison Ivy 18 Karat Gold Full Diamond Pave Openwork Cocktail
By Stephen Webster
Located in Southampton, PA
Presented by Stephen Webster, the ring is marvelously crafted from the ever-elegant and wonderfully gleaming 18K white gold.
Diamond, White Gold
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.
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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