Fleur de Lis Motif Silver and Niello Medieval Ring 1300 - 1400
Located in Chicago, IL
The bezel is inlaid with niello depicting a large Florentine fleur de lis – a motif widely favored on rings of the period and closely related in style to those seen on medieval Flore...
Silver, Niello
Medieval Zoomorphic Sapphire Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
See Cherry, J. 'Medieval Rings in The Ring: From Antiquity to the Twentieth Century', p.56.
Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold
Medieval sapphire ring, circa 15th century.
Located in London, GB
Medieval sapphire ring. Set with a hexagonal table cut natural sapphire in a closed back rubover setting, to an impressive solitaire design featuring floral engraving, a solid galler...
Sapphire, Gold
Medieval Carnelian Intaglio Gold Lion Ring
Located in London, GB
Medieval lion intaglio ring. Set centrally with an oval cabochon carnelian intaglio engraved with a stylised representation of a lion with a crucifix on its back, with alternating am...
Carnelian, Yellow Gold
Medieval Iconographic Ring, circa 13th-15th Century
Located in London, GB
Medieval iconographic ring. The central heart shaped bezel engraved with 'IHS' (a Christogram abbreviating Jesus Christ), with smoothly integrated trumpeting shoulders tapering to re...
18k Gold
Post Medieval Signet Ring, circa 16th-17th Century
Located in London, GB
Post Medieval signet ring. Composed of an oval plaque featuring a finely engraved image of a thistle with stalk and leaves, the initials 'LI' in engraved in reverse to either side an...
Yellow Gold
Medieval Garnet Cabochon Ring, circa 1200-1400
Located in London, GB
Medieval garnet cabochon ring. Set to centre with a single octagonal cabochon natural unenhanced garnet in a closed back rubover setting with an approximate weight of 8.00 carats, to...
Garnet, Yellow Gold
Post Medieval Gold Posy Ring TOVT IOVRS LOIALL
Located in London, GB
Post Medieval gold posy ring '+ TOVT IOVRS LOIALL' ('ever faithful').
Yellow Gold
Exquisite Engraved Gold Medieval Posy Ring c. 1400 – 1450
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1400 – 1450 This exceptionally rare medieval posy ring is crafted in high-karat gold (approximately 22.25 Kt) and exemplifies the fine goldwork of the late Middle Ages.
Gold
Medieval Sapphire and Emerald Ring, circa 1200-1500
Located in London, GB
Medieval sapphire and emerald ring. Set to centre with a hexagonal cabochon natural sapphire in a closed back rubover setting with an approximate weight of 2.30 carats, further set w...
Emerald, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Medieval Sapphire Fede Ring, circa 14th Century AD
Located in London, GB
Medieval sapphire fede ring. Centrally set with one oval cabochon natural unenhanced sapphire in a closed back rubover setting with an approximate weight of 3.00 carats, to a smooth ...
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Medieval Cabochon Sapphire Ring, circa 13th-14th Century
Located in London, GB
Medieval cabochon sapphire ring. Centrally set with an oval cabochon natural unenhanced sapphire in a closed back rubover setting with an approximate weight of 1.50 carats, to a rais...
Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Antique Circa 14th Century Medieval sapphire gold ring
Located in London, GB
Medieval sapphire ring. An impressive ring, set with a cabochon natural unenhanced sapphire in a closed back rubover setting, to a drop shape collet, the base inscribed 'MARIA + ADIV...
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold
Post Medieval posy ring, ‘NOT VALEW BVT VERT’, circa 16th century.
Located in London, GB
Post Medieval gold posy ring ‘NOT VALEW BVT VERT’ (‘not value but virtue’).
Kabbalistic Medieval Magic Ring +A+G+L+A+ c. 1250 – 1350
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1250–1350 This very rare and important medieval magical or amuletic ring is crafted in high purity silver and partially fire-gilded.
Silver
Medieval Iconographic Ring with the Holy Trinity, English, circa 15th Century
Located in London, GB
Medieval iconographic ring with the holy trinity. A yellow gold ring with an oval bezel finely engraved with a religious scene featuring the holy trinity with a crucified Jesus in th...
Yellow Gold
Medieval turquoise stirrup ring, circa 15th century
Located in London, GB
Medieval turquoise stirrup ring. Set with an oval cabochon natural turquoise in a closed back rubover and claw setting, to an impressive stirrup design featuring a raised bezel with ...
Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Post-Medieval Rock Crystal Ring, circa 1680-1720.
Located in London, GB
Post-Medieval Rock Crystal Ring. Set to centre with an octagonal faceted rock crystal in a closed back raised bezel setting with inlaid traces of white enamel, leading to shoulders f...
Rock Crystal, Yellow Gold
Medieval Garnet Gold Ring, circa 13th-15th Century
Located in London, GB
Medieval garnet gold ring. Set with a rectangular faceted garnet in a closed back rubover setting, to a scalloped quatrefoil bezel, the smoothly integrated shoulders leading through ...
Garnet, Gold
Medieval 15th Century Iconographic Gold Saint Christopher Ring
Located in London, GB
Medieval iconographic ring with Saint Christopher.
Yellow Gold
Post Medieval memento mori ring, 'in god alone we too are one' circa 18th c
Located in London, GB
Post Medieval momento mori ring,'in god alone we too are one'.
Yellow Gold
Post Medieval fede ring with posy, circa 1650-1720
Located in London, GB
Post Medieval fede ring with posy, circa 1650-1720. A yellow gold fede ring, finely carved to centre with a pair of clasping hands, set above with a heart shape motif, leading to int...
Gold, Yellow Gold
Medieval sapphire cabochon gold ring circa 14-15th century
Located in London, GB
This is an exceptional Museum quality example of a Medieval finger ring Please note shipping to the United States of America requires the purchaser to fill out a CBP 5106 customs fo...
Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold
Post Medieval posy ring, 'BE x TRV x TIL x DEATHE x AND x SO // SHAL x I'.
Located in London, GB
Post Medieval gold posy ring 'BE x TRV x TIL x DEATHE x AND x SO // SHAL x I' ('be true till death and so shall I').
Rare Post-Medieval Diamond and Enamel Ring, circa 1550-1650
Located in London, GB
An exceptional example of post-medieval craftsmanship, this ring exemplifies the fine jewellery of the era, and the increasing globalisation that aided its creation.
Diamond, Enamel
Late Medieval Iconographic Ring Depicting the Holy Trinity, circa 1470-1480
Located in London, GB
Late Medieval iconographic ring depicting the Holy Trinity.
Yellow Gold
Late Medieval Engraved Posy Ring, 'For Good Love', Circa 15th Century.
Located in London, GB
Post Medieval Engraved Posy Ring, 'For Good Love'. A yellow gold flat band, the exterior engraved around the full circumference with a stylised floral and foliate design and italic i...
Gold
Post Medieval Gold Fleur-de-Lis Signet Ring, circa 17th Century AD
Located in London, GB
Post Medieval gold fleur-de-lis signet ring. A heavy yellow gold signet ring, the central circular plaque engraved with a prominent fleur-de-lis motif and framed by incised beaded ed...
Yellow Gold
Post Medieval Sergeant-at-Law ring 'Long Live the King and the Law' Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
Post Medieval Sergeant-at-Law ring 'Long Live the King and the Law'.
Yellow Gold
A Renaissance gold ring set with a carnelian intaglio. Old man seated on a rock
Located in London, GB
Historical context – Renaissance glyptic Engraved gems never ceased to be worn between Antiquity and the Renaissance: antique intaglios were reset in medieval rings, and from the 14t...
Carnelian, Gold
Post-Medieval posy ring 'loue is the bonde of peace', circa 1600-1650.
Located in London, GB
Post-Medieval posy ring 'loue is the bonde of peace'. An ornately crafted gold posy ring featuring nine hollow domed half-spheres, each encircled by twisted wirework, and bordered by...
Yellow Gold
Post Medieval 22K Posy Ring in Figural Love Knot, Faithful To the End, sz 7.25
Located in Baltimore, MD
Rare, historic sixteenth century posy (or posey) ring. Posey rings were popular in France and England during the late middle ages until the 18th century and were given as gifts betw...
Gold, 22k Gold
Viking gold engraved faux twist ring, circa 9th-11th century AD.
Located in London, GB
Viking gold engraved faux twist ring. A yellow gold ring, with richly engraved lines suggesting twisted gold wires, tapering to form a solid rounded shank, approximately 7.73 grams i...
Silver Merchant's Men's Ring Seal With Symbols Of Horseshoe XV Sec.
Located in Firenze, IT
A medieval silver ring with a high octagonal bezel, depicting a horseshoe, a cross within a circle and the initials H.
Silver
Viking gold coiled ring, circa 9th-11th century AD.
Located in London, GB
Viking gold coiled ring. A yellow gold sinuous spiraling ring, the subtly hammered band ornamented to the centre with a raised ridge which tapers to rounded incised terminals, all sm...
Gold
Silver Merchant's Inlaid Niello Ring Seal With Coat Of Arms Circa XV Sec.
Located in Firenze, IT
A medieval merchant’s silver ring with an oval bezel, depicting a coat of arms.
Silver, Niello
Antique Signet Ring Wilkinson Courtenay 18.5 ct Jasper 18K Gold US 3.75/12.8g
Located in SE
Gold and Jasper Signet Ring with concave shaped heraldic impalement Intaglio of two noble Families Coats of Arms forever embedded into the dark Red of the stone with great skill. Th...
Jasper, 18k Gold
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Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Hardstone Cameo Ring, England Circa 1890
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This Hardstone Cameo Ring is done in 14K Yellow Gold. It is done Black Agate with a women in relief wearing Medieval costume.
Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Cast Iron Medieval Style Fireback with Horizontal Lapping and Rings
Located in Dallas, TX
Our Medieval-style fireback would make a wonderful addition to any fireplace.
Metal, Iron
A Migration Period or Early Medieval Slavic Finger-Ring
Located in London, GB
A Migration Period or Early Medieval Slavic Finger-Ring with Hemispherical Bezel Decorated with Collared Granules and Garnet Cabochon Gold, garnet Migration Period / possibly Morav...
Gold
A Fine Medieval Finger-Ring set with a Cabochon Garnet
Located in London, GB
A Fine Medieval Finger-Ring set with a Cabochon Garnet Gold, garnet Europe Early 15th Century Size: 59 (EU) R (UK) 8 5/8 (US) Weight: 4.9 grams Provenance: Ex Private English c...
Gold
Unique 15th Century French Medieval Granite Castle Door Stop with Iron Ring
Located in Doha, QA
Provenance: 15th-century French medieval castle. Material: Hand-carved granite with original hand-forged wrought iron ring.
Stone, Granite, Wrought Iron
Rare Gothic Castle Door with Original Hand-Forged Ironwork, 14th-15th Century
Located in Doha, QA
Every rivet has been individually hand-forged and hand-peened, preserving the unmistakable irregularity and character of authentic medieval workmanship. At the center of the door is...
Wrought Iron
A Jewish German Silver Wedding Ring, Probably Circa 1800
Located in New York, NY
Unlike conventional rings, this one is architecturally sculpted in the form of a large house, a style characteristic of Jewish wedding rings from the medieval and early modern period...
Sterling Silver
Extraordinary Rare Gothic Castle Door with Original Forged Ironwork, 15th C.
Located in Doha, QA
Housed within a substantial hand-forged lock case, it is enriched with pierced Gothic ornamentation and decorative scrollwork, while retaining its monumental iron ring key. Medieval ...
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Ruby and Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
The cabochon cut is one of the oldest stone cutting techniques, and cabochon cuts were popular in jewellery of the ancient world and the medieval and Tudor eras. This ring would make...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Scarce Medieval Gold Garnet Ring Antique 13th Century Talisman Signet Ring
Located in London, GB
An exceptionally rare late 13th century Medieval period gold ring, made either France or England, circa 1280!
Garnet, 22k Gold
Medieval amuletic silver ring with the names of the Magi. English, 13th century.
Located in London, GB
Medieval amuletic silver ring with the names of the Magi.
Unavailable
Antique Silver Twisted Band Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
The twisting, fluted band is typical of medieval iconographic rings fabricated in England made in both silver and gold.
Silver
Unavailable
Antique Gold Iconographic Band Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Iconographic Ring with St. Christopher England, c. 1450-70 Gold, traces of blue enamel Weight 8 gr.; circumference 65.5 mm.; US size 11.25; UK size W 1/4 The flat, yet rounded h...
Gold
Gold Antique Ring from the Middle Ages Depicting Saint Christopher and Christ
Located in Chicago, IL
A recent study has analyzed the relationship between image and prayer and compared the wearing of iconographic rings with the medieval Book of Hours. Touched and rubbed, fondled in p...
Gold
Antique Britannia Silver Knights Signet Ring Size N 6.75 950 Purity Edwardian
Located in Camelford, GB
DIMENSIONS UK Size: N US Size: 6.75 Please use Google ring size converter if you need other sizes. Width (across front panel): 22.3mm Width (rear shank):6 mm Total Mass: 8.3 grams O...
Silver
Unavailable
Antique Renaissance Gold Fede Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This motif continued to be popular throughout Western Europe for betrothal and wedding rings from the medieval and Renaissance periods into the 20th century, and are known as fede ri...
Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Neo-Gothic Gold Band Ring with inscription
Located in Chicago, IL
The Gothic lettering on the ring is reminiscent of both medieval manuscripts and jewelry, like ring brooches or posy rings with declarations of faith and love, often in combination.
Gold, Yellow Gold
Medieval Silver Gilt Floral-Shaped Ring with Enamel Inserts
Located in London, GB
An exquisite silver gilt finger ring featuring a beautiful floral-shaped bezel with raised bosses and remnants of blue and green enamel. The ring is further embellished with several ...
Silver, Enamel
Unavailable
Not for Riches But for Love Poesy Ring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This incredible high karat gold post-Medieval poesy ring reads "Not for riches but for love".
Gold
24 Karat Gold Ring with an Old European Mine Cut Diamond
By Serhat Design
Located in Istanbul, Fatih
24K Matte-satin gold, handcrafted and hand engraved with old European mine cut diamond ring. Set in medieval style oxidized pronged silver bezel.
Diamond, 24k Gold
18th Century Gold Posy Ring
Located in London, GB
The posies on medieval rings were usually inscribed on the outside of the hoop (which was flat).
Gold
Byzantine Silver Ring with Granulated Shield Bezel
Located in London, GB
A silver Byzantine ring, distinguished by its large, granulated shield bezel, which reflects the artistic prowess and cultural significance of the Byzantine Empire. The ring possesse...
Silver
Medieval Ring of St Luke, circa 12th Century
Located in London, GB
A yellow gold ring with central rectangular plaque finely engraved with an ox head with halo, wings and cross, the flat shank composed of a mirrored pair of outstretched finely carve...
Heavy Gilded Silver Medieval Signet Ring c. 1350-1450
Located in Chicago, IL
England or France, circa 1350 – 1450. This very heavy medieval signet ring is from the Hundred Years’ War era and likely belonged to a knight.
Gold, Silver
Rare Late Medieval Gold Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Gold Merchants Ring with marking used to stamp goods and as signature Size 9 Weight 11,5gr.
Gold
Medieval gilt iconographic saints ring, circa 15th century.
Located in London, GB
Medieval gilt iconographic saints ring. The central plaque with grooved panels, engraved vertically with two standing saints, flanked by shoulders with raised twisting channels, engr...
Post-Medieval enamel skull ring, circa 17th century.
Located in London, GB
Post-Medieval enamel skull ring. A gold ring composed of a flat circular plaque featuring a black and white enamel skull, leading to rounded shoulders which flow directly through to ...
'Bossingham' Medieval Garnet ring, circa 13th century.
Located in London, GB
'Bossingham' Medieval garnet ring. Set to centre with a oval cabochon natural garnet in a closed back rubover setting with an approximate weight of 1.00 carats, to a smooth oval beze...
Garnet, Gold
Medieval Silver Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1200s - 1300s The silver ring is centered with a gold applique with a raised untranslated script. The shoulders are applied with two gold appliques engraved with scroll ...
Gold, Silver
Medieval Heraldic Silver Pictorial Signet Ring size 12
Located in Baltimore, MD
At a time when much of the populace was illiterate, medieval signet rings had a very practical function.
Sterling Silver, Silver
Medieval Sapphire Love Ring, English, circa 1350-1550
Located in London, GB
Medieval sapphire love ring. Set to centre with a natural unenhanced cabochon sapphire in a closed back claw setting, flanked by two heart shape red stones, possibly garnets, in clos...
Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Post Medieval Tudor Diamond Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
Tudor table cut diamond ring. Set with a diamond shape table cut old mine diamond in a closed back rubover setting with an approximate weight of 1.00 carats, to a square raised pie-d...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Post Medieval gold skull ring, circa 1676.
Located in London, GB
Post Medieval gold skull ring. A smoothly conforming D-shape band engraved to the exterior with a stylised skull, the interior engraved in italic script 'R W Esqr ob 9 Dec 76', appro...
Yellow Gold
Medieval Byzantine Garnet Gold Men's Signet Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Byzantine empire, circa 5th-8th centuries (400-800 AD) ring size 9.25
Garnet
Antique Russian Sapphire Ring in Medieval Style 1860s
Located in Chicago, IL
A 14K yellow gold ring with engraved decorations is bezel-set with an oval cabochon cut cornflower blue sapphire 11.5 x 9.8 x 5.8 mm, approximately 7.06 carats. US ring size 8...
Sapphire
Antique 17th century AD Post Medieval sapphire gold ring
Located in London, GB
Post Medieval sap phire ring. Set centrally with an octagonal emerald-cut natural unenhanced sapphire in a closed back rubover setting with an approximate weight of 3.50 carats, to a...
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold
Post Medieval Sapphire Gold Fleur-de-lis Ring, circa 16th Century
Located in London, GB
Post medieval sapphire fleur-de-lis ring. An impressive and extremely rare ring, set with two kite shape rose cut natural unenhanced sapphires in closed back rubover settings with a ...
Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold
C1650 Medieval Silver Signet Ring Of Pelican in Her Piety and Religious Symbols
Located in Baltimore, MD
The Pelican in Her Piety Medieval signet ring features strong cross cultural references with the engraving of the pelican and the navigation symbols of the moon and stars.
Silver
Post Medieval posy ring 'Live in love and love in god *', circa 17th century.
Located in London, GB
Post Medieval posy ring 'Live in love and love in god *'.
Yellow Gold
Post Medieval 'I AM THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD' ring with eagle, circa 17th century
Located in London, GB
Post Medieval silver 'I AM THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD' ring with eagle.
Silver
Silver Merchant's Men's Ring Seal Ring With Shield And Letters XV Sec.
Located in Firenze, IT
A medieval silver merchant's seal ring with a flat sectioned round hoop that enlarges on the shoulders to form a hexagonal bezel.
Silver
Antique Enamel Gold Gimmel/Fede Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
These rings date from Roman times, when the gesture of clasped hands was a symbol of pledging vows, and they were used as engagement/wedding rings in medieval and Renaissance Europe.
Yellow Gold
Antique Amethyst Enamel Gold Mens Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1830s This late Georgian – early Victorian era heavy 18K gold ring features a very fine champleve enamel work in medieval / renaissance taste.
Amethyst, Gold, Enamel
Antique Russian Diamond Solitaire Gold Mens Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
made in Kiev between 1899 and 1904 This finely modeled antique Russian ring is designed in the style of medieval stirrup rings (named so due to shape resemblance to horse rider's ...
Diamond
Ancient Gold Viking Ring, 950 AD
Located in London, GB
A beautiful braided Viking ring, dating to approximately 950 AD. An intricately formed piece; the upper part formed of four gold wires, tapering slightly towards the shoulders and...
Gold
Medieval Garnet Cabochon Ring, circa 14th-15th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a very fine medieval ring, displaying ornate engraved patterns to the shank and is in fine condition commensurate to its age.
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
Late Medieval High Carat Finger Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Adorned with an intaglio of a dove flying above a cross and a sheep, this medieval finger ring is perfect for everyday wear.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Medieval Duchess of Lancaster Sapphire Gold Posy Ring
Located in London, GB
Medieval Duchess of Lancaster sapphire posy ring. Set centrally with a cabochon sapphire in a closed back cutdown setting with an approximate weight of 2.00 carats, to a ridged band ...
Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique Medieval Late 15th Century German Knight Signet Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
The round corners square iron plaque collet set in a plain silver ring with a coat-of-arm in a shape of a shield and bordered by dots, depicting an unfolded wings eagle by the fron...
Silver
Post Medieval gold posy ring, 'love for ever' circa 17th-18th century.
Located in London, GB
Post Medieval gold posy ring 'love for ever'. A smoothly conforming yellow gold D-shape band, engraved to the interior in italic script 'love for ever', approximately 5mm in width an...
Gold
Post-Medieval enamel mourning ring, circa 1706.
Located in London, GB
Post-Medieval enamel mourning ring. A smoothly conforming half round band, featuring an engraved skull design and repeating scroll motif with remnants of black enamel, the interior e...
Yellow Gold, Enamel
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...
Antique Carnelian Intaglio Ring, Silver, Middle Eastern
Located in NEWARK, GB
An impressive antique Middle Eastern intaglio ring. A true statement piece, this is a huge and heavy gents bombe style ring set with a large carved Carnelian intaglio set to the fro...
Carnelian, Silver
1829 Signet Men Intaglio Ring Chalcedony solid 18K Gold ØUS9.5 /10.5gr
Located in SE
195 years old Signet Intaglio Ring featuring a natural red- spotted Gray - Blue Sardonyx stone with hand-cut heraldic depiction of three smoking Grenades flanked with Lilies on the s...
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
Antique Unisex Intaglio Signet Ring solid 18K Gold Carnelian Ø US6.5 / 10.5g
Located in SE
Signet intaglio Ring featuring banded / two layered Carnelian (type of Agate) stone with heraldic depiction of a Sword in the middle of the shield under the crown of Nobility. This i...
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Antique Ring Hope Faith Love Lasting Happiness Chalcedony Carnelian ØUS6.75/2gr
Located in SE
" Faith, Hope and Love" (1 Corinthians 13:13) is a favorite Bible verse about the superiority of Love. It is often quoted in Christian wedding ceremonies. This Faith, Hope and Love ...
Carnelian, Chalcedony, Onyx, 18k Gold
Early Christian Gold Ring with Garnet Intaglio of Christ
Located in Chicago, IL
Garnet became especially popular in Late Antiquity and the early medieval period, to which this ring is dated. Although modest in size, the garnet intaglio is of exceptional quality ...
Garnet, Gold
An Antique Gold Clasped Hands Engagement Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
These rings date from Roman times, when the gesture of clasped hands was a symbol of pledging vows, and they were used as engagement/wedding rings in medieval and Renaissance Europe.
Yellow Gold
Antique Bronze Chevalier Ring
Located in Roma, RM
Large bronze ring with notched bezel. Burin engraving depicting a boot surrounded by two fronds. Central Italy, 18th century.
Bronze
Antique Bronze Chevalier Ring
Located in Roma, RM
Large and ancient, medieval bronze ring with notched shank and engraved bezel with pseudo-heraldic decoration.
Bronze
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H 16.74 in W 44.89 in D 1.19 in
Running at the Ring, Medieval Horse Game, Dutch 1720, Oil on Canvas
Located in Eltville am Rhein, DE
Running at the ring, very rare and large representation of the medieval horse game Dutch ar. 1720 unsigned Oil on canvas / relined Size: 42,5 x 114 cm Frame: 47 x 118 cm This is an ...
Oil
1880s Carl Faberge Enamel Gold Russian Revival Egg Pendant
By Fabergé
Located in Chicago, IL
The design of this miniature gold egg was clearly inspired by motifs of medieval Russia. The suspension ring is struck with 56 zolotniks gold standard mark (after 1882) and initia...
English Medieval Sapphire Stirrup Ring Religious Ring 13th Century Sri Lanka
Located in London, GB
An enchanting Medieval period gold ring set with a sapphire, circa 1250.
Sapphire, 22k Gold
15th-16th Century Carbuncle Garnet Cabochon Gold Ring Medieval Renaissance
Located in London, GB
Medieval lapidaries index the abilities of gems to cure ailments, ward off sickness, or even bring prosperity, love, or victory.
Garnet, Gold
Antique Gold Band Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Gothic Black Letter Ring with Inscription “na” England, 15th century Weight 7.8 gr.; circumference 59.34 mm.; US size 9; UK size R 3/4 Antecedent to the Renaissance Posy Ring, th...
Gold
Medieval Silver Heraldic Coat of Arms Intaglio Signet Ring, 14th Century
Located in London, GB
A scarce signet ring with a coat of arms intaglio crafted in silver dating to the late 14th - early 15th century. The flat, octagonal bezel is engraved with an early heraldic coat of...
Silver
Gold Hellenistic Ring with Garnet Intaglio
Located in Chicago, IL
For the motif of the goddess Isis on the intaglio see examples from Pompeii which date to the late 3rd-2nd century BCE and are now in the Museo Archeologico, Naples (Pannuti 1983, no...
Garnet, Gold
Ancient Seljuk Dynasty Islamic Nielloed Silver Signet Ring Medieval
Located in London, GB
Very Rare Antique Seljuk ‘Selçuklu’ Period Niello & Silver Islamic Ring This incredible piece dates to the 11-13th century Seljuk/Seljuq dynasty. The rectangular bezel features an o...
Silver
Scarce Renaissance 16th Century Rock Crystal Marriage Ring Medieval Middle Ages
Located in London, GB
During the Renaissance, finger rings developed from the simple forms of the medieval period into miniature works of art, combining the skills of the chaser, engraver and enameller as...
Neo Renaissance Gold And Sapphire Ring, Circa 1870's
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: Late 19th century Provenance: Italy Finger Size: 7 Weight: 13,70 gr The ring, dated to the late 19th century, is characterised by a sumptuous 22-karat yellow gold setting i...
Sapphire, Gold
Antique Victorian 18 Carat Gold Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Our beautiful antique Victorian 18ct yellow gold ring is adorned with bright blue sapphires and white diamonds set in a floral millgrain setting. Its expert craftsmanship and nobilit...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
21k Gold Ring W/ Cornelian Intaglio
Located in Atlanta, GA
An artisan-crafted 21 karat gold ring made with an authentic cornelian intaglio representing Venus (or Aphrodite, as she was called during the time it was made). Aphrodite is the Gre...
Carnelian, Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold and Natural Sapphire Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18 Karat Yellow Gold and Natural Sapphire Ring Size 5.75 This lovely ring features three baguette sapphires set in elegant 18K yellow gold. Width: 8 mm. Shank: 5 mm. Ring Size:...
Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Antique Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
An antique carnelian intaglio signet ring made in 9k yellow gold. A true piece of history, this exquisite ring features a beautifully carved carnelian intaglio stone set in a classi...
Carnelian, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold 13.44ct Cabochon Sapphire Cocktail Ring, 1980s
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This exquisite ring highlights the unique beauty of a substantial 13.44 carat cabochon sapphire, set in rich 14K yellow gold. The cabochon cut, with its polished, unfaceted dome, all...
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cabochon Sapphire Gypsy Set Chunky Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
A stylish vintage cabochon sapphire gypsy set chunky ring set in 18k yellow gold. The ring is solely set with an oval cabochon blue sapphire stone that is bezel set securely in a ch...
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Half Eternity Engagement Ring
Located in London, England
A lovely antique sapphire and diamond half eternity ring, horizontally set with three round cut sapphires and two old mine cut diamonds, set in gold. This piece is from the Victori...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Victorian Vintage Carnelian Intaglio and Orange Stone Gold Ring Fine Estate
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! A Victorian Carnelian Intaglio Gold Ring. Centering a Hand-carved orange-to-red Chalcedony Carnelian stone, surrounded by 12 orange stones. Hand set in a 14K Yellow...
Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Ring Athena Intaglio Carnelian solid 10 - 12K Gold Ø 6.5US / 8.6 gr
Located in SE
Signet Ring with fine Intaglio of Athena / Minerva - ancient Greek goddess of wisdom, strategic warfare, and handicrafts. As the patron deity of Athens, she was famed for her intelle...
Carnelian, 10k Gold
Roman Magical Carnelian Intaglio Ring circa 2nd century A.D
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: II century A.D. Top size: 17 mm x 15 mm Size:8 1/4 Weight: 16.67 gr The Roman carving, dating back to around the 2nd century AD, is made of carnelian and is set in a modern...
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold
Roman Gold Ring with Carnelian Intaglio of Centaur 2nd Century AD
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 2nd century Dimensions: 17 x 15 mm Ring Size: 8 Weight: 9,87 gr The ring, attributable to Roman production in the 2nd century, is composed of an essential yellow gold setti...
Carnelian, Gold, 22k Gold
Roman Gold Ring with Carnelian Intaglio of a Gryllos Sileno and Eagle
Located in Firenze, IT
The Roman intaglio of the I-III century is made of carnelian and is inserted in an ancient gold frame with side braids. In the center, instead, is carved a gryllos, therefore, a doub...
Carnelian, Gold, 22k Gold
Antique Carnelian Intaglio Ring, Louis VIII
Located in New York, NY
Antique Carnelian Intaglio Ring from the mid to late 19th Century. Intricately and finely carved seal of a Louis VIII profile within a gold bezel and an Arts and Crafts sterling silv...
Carnelian, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Ancient 2nd Century AD Roman Dionysus Carnelian Intaglio Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
Ancient Roman Dionysus intaglio ring. Set with an oval carnelian intaglio finely engraved with standing figure of Dionysus holding a thrysus and drinking cup, in a closed back rubove...
Carnelian, Yellow Gold, Gold
$6,502Sale Price|20% Off
Roman carnelian intaglio with Cupid riding a Lion mounted in 22kt gold
Located in Braintree, GB
This antique signet ring features a Roman carnelian intaglio depicting Cupid riding a lion. The intaglio is set in a 22kt gold shank, and the shank of the ring dates to the 19th cent...
Carnelian, Gold
Sold|$13,000
Size: Medium
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Ivory Beaded Silk Bridal Wedding Gown w.Shawl
By Eavis & Brown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier Wedding gown with matching shawl Vintage 1990's Photographs a little "whiter" than it looks ...
LES HABITUDES 90's Couture Vintage Grey/Blue Beaded Bridal Wedding Dress Shawl
By Eavis & Brown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created in an England atelier entirely by hand Vintage 1990's This ensemble is ELITE Grey/blue color, very very light toned, just a hint of ...
F/W 2002 Gucci by Tom Ford Runway Black Silk Tie Crop Top
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Gucci top by Tom Ford from the Fall/Winter 2002 collection is cut in a kimono-inspired, backless silhouette. Crafted in black silk, it features draped fabric extending from each...
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Hand-Beaded w. Pearls White Silk Bridal Gown
By Eavis & Brown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier Vintage 1990's Heavy 100% ivory white silk (might look a little more cream on the hanger, bu...
Giuliano Enamel Pearl Gold Fringe Necklace
By Carlo Giuliano
Located in London, GB
An important gold, enamel and pearl Giuliano fringe necklace, the necklace in Indian-style, the collar of blue and white enamelled beads with gold fringes in two alternating designs,...
Pearl, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Ring w Venus Intaglio
Located in Atlanta, GA
A hand crafted 21 karat gold ring made with an authentic Carnelian intaglio representing Venus (or Aphrodite, as she was called during the time it was made). Aphrodite is the Greek g...
Chalcedony, Gold
Regency Aquamarine Necklace with Old Mine Diamonds, circa 1815–1820
Located in Northampton, MA
This ravishing antique aquamarine necklace, dating to the Regency period (circa 1815–1820), is a crowning jewel of the era and a tour de force of early 19th-century jewelry design. A...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Cluster Necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian natural pearl and diamond necklace, the twelve graduated cluster motifs each centred with natural bouton pearls measuring from 5.6 mm to 9 mm, within a surround of old br...
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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 ring is engraved with two wrestling Erotes. When Aphrodite (Greek goddess of love,...
Christian Dior Long Red Blended Mohair Coat, 1999
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior - (Made in France) Long red blended mohair coat. Size S indicated. 1999 Fall-Winter Collection under the artistic direction of John Galliano. Additional information: Condition:...
Vintage Christian Dior Fall 2000 CD Croc Emboss Pointed Toe Knee High Boots 37.5
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Mechanicsville, VA
Retro Vintage Dior Fall 2000 John Galliano Croc Emboss Pointed Toe Knee High Boots 37.5 Color Multi Size 37.5EU Heel Height 3.5in Leather upper Leather sole AW 2000 John Galliano U...
Vivienne Westwood Velvet Blouson Jacket
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Berlin, BE
Beautiful velvet Vivienne Westwood Jacket. Cut in a stunning velvet that seems to absorb and refract light like oil on water, the piece balances romance and rebellion with signature ...
Christian Dior Saddle Limited edition Russia Anniversary Saddle by John Galliano
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Livingston, NJ
To mark his 10th anniversary at Dior, John Galliano designed 12 limited-edition Saddle Bags, each inspired by a different country’s culture. With only 100 of each style produced, the...
Georgian Boxed Woven Pearl Starburst Tiara, Circa 1780
Located in Altrincham, GB
A spectacular Georgian tiara, gorgeously crafted and fitted in a royal blue velvet box. Its composed of countless natural and seed pearls, I can't imagine you could count them all- a...
Pearl, Base Metal
$3,750
H 1.19 in W 0.4 in D 0.32 in
Ancient Egyptian Faience Cat Amulet Pendant Necklace 700-300 B.C. Gold
Located in New York, NY
This rare Ancient Egyptian Faience Amulet Pendant depicts a seated Cat. The faience cat, crafted between 700-300 BC, is a miniature masterpiece. In ancient Egyptian art, cats were de...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Giuseppe Zanotti Fishbone Crystals Pirana Samantha Jones Heeled Sandals 36.5
By Giuseppe Zanotti
Located in Mechanicsville, VA
Giuseppe Zanotti Samantha Jones Fishbone Crystals Pirana Heeled Sandals 36.5 Color Rose Gold Multi Size 36.5EU Heel Height 2.75 Leather upper Leather sole Adjustable ankle straps M...
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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