Vintage Designer MAZ Large Black and White Enamel Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
By Maz
Located in Honolulu, HI
This is a rare ring that would make a great addition to any collection and everyday use.
14k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
Certified Multi Stone Natural Ruby & Diamond Ring - Pigeon's Blood Red Rubies
Located in London, GB
Specifications: Gemstones: 6 Natural Rubies Colour/Quality: Vivid Red /AAAA Heirloom quality Sustainably earth-mined Weight of Sapphires: 1.80 carats Weight of diamonds: 0.57 cara...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Certified 7.5 Carat Cornflower Blue Sapphire Bezel Ring 'Natural & Untreated'
Located in London, GB
Certified by the Antwerp Laboratory for Gemstone Testing, this ring is a symbol of sophistication. Materials: Gemstone: natural untreated, Ceylon Blue Sapphire AAAA highest heirloo...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Certified 2 Carat Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Halo Ring 'Natural & Untreated'
By Gemdaia Jewellery
Located in London, GB
Materials: Gemstone: natural untreated, Ceylon Blue Sapphire Weight of Sapphire : 2.12 carats Conflict free diamonds Metal: 18K Gold Certificate: Emteem Gem Labs The purchase of ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Post Medieval Posy Ring 'Let this present my good intent', circa 17th Century
Located in London, GB
Post Medieval engraved posy ring 'Let this present my good intent'. A rare ring, the exterior of the D-shape band intricately engraved with hearts pierced with arrows and flower moti...
Yellow Gold
Certified Multi Stone Natural Blue Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Specifications: Gemstones: 6 Natural Blue Sapphires Colour/Quality: Royal Blue /AAAA Heirloom quality Sustainably earth-mined Weight of Sapphires: 1.80 carats Weight of diamonds: ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Alternating Fancy Pink and Colorless Diamond Half Eternity Band
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
At Rare Colors, you can experience the elegance of our exquisite fancy colored diamonds in person.
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Platinum
1.28 Carat GRS Certified Pigeon's Blood Burmese Ruby and Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A beautiful and rare ring, it features an exquisite GRS Lab certified "pigeon's blood" red Burmese ruby weighing 1.28 carat with a halo of white round brilliant diamonds weighing 0.7...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Carrera Y Carrera 18k Gold Panther Ring Ruby Eye & Diamonds. Leopard Pounce
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
The ring is captivating and a rare example of the Spanish designer Carrera Y Carrera's work.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Fancy Pink Diamond Stackable Eternity Band
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
Making Extraordinary Attainable with Rare Colors
Pink Diamond, Rose Gold
1.5 Carat Fancy Light Orangy Pink Elongated Radiant Diamond ing
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
Making Extraordinary Attainable with Rare Colors
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
$2,788Sale Price|20% Off
Victorian 1890 Antique Square Ring With a Functional Compass In 14Kt Rose Gold
Located in Miami, FL
This extraordinary and very rare ring has been crafted in a squared shape in solid rose gold of 14 karats with high polished finish.
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Certified 1 Carat 'Natural & Untreated' Ruby & Diamond Ring
By Gemdaia Jewellery
Located in London, GB
An extraordinary piece for any fine jewellery lover — this ring features a stunning 1 carat natural, untreated ruby in the rare and coveted “Pigeon’s Blood” red hue.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$7,988Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier Paris Nouvelle Bague Ring In 18Kt White Gold With 2.76 Cts in Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
This rare ring is part of the iconic Nouvelle Bague collection and was crafted in solid white gold of 18 karats with high polished finish.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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'. A rare ring, the exterior of the D-shape band intricately engraved with floral motifs, and a skull with eyes, nose and ...
Yellow Gold
Certified 4 Carat Yellow Sapphire & Diamond Halo Ring 'Natural & Untreated'
By Gemdaia Jewellery
Located in London, GB
Materials: Gemstone: natural untreated, Ceylon Yellow Sapphire Weight of Sapphire : 4.01 carats Shape: Asscher cut Conflict free diamonds Certificate: Emteem Gem Labs Custom made...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
$2,179Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified Deep Green Emerald And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Halo Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Minor oil emeralds are very rare. Ring size UK P - US 7.5 - EU 56. The ring is re-sizeable.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Michael Zobel 14.37 Carat Morganite Gemstone Diamond 18/22 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
An 18 karat and 22 karat yellow gold ring; the featured facet-cut Morganite, weighing approx. 14.37 carats and measuring approx. 1” x .63”, offers a beautiful pop of color and the ri...
Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
Rare Russian malachite silver ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Rare Russian malachite silver ring Size: 30x22x6 mm Ring size: 8.5 Origin: Mednorudjanskoe, Ural Mountains, Russia Nive and unusual stone, has natural surface, malachite formation l...
Malachite, Silver
Rare charoite gemstone silver ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Rare charoite gemstone silver ring sku436 Size: 25x21x5 mm US size: 7.5 Origin: Yakutia Siberia, Russia There is only one deposit of this beautiful stone in the cold Yakutia Charo...
Charoite, Silver
Retro 1940s GIA Certified 6.50 Carat Burmese Fei Cui Type A Jade & Diamond Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
In Chinese culture, Fei Cui jadeite of this color and quality is considered the "stone of heaven"—a talisman of protection, wisdom, and good fortune. A rare ring with real cultural s...
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Palladium
Rare Dioptase silver ring, Kazakhstan ashirite silver ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Rare Dioptase silver ring, Kazakhstan ashirite silver ring sku518 Stone size: 32x27x8 mm Ring size: 9 Stone origin: Altyin-Tube (Kazakhstan) This mineral is an extremely rare cop...
Silver
Rare Green Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
/Own a piece of history, Own something rare, Own this ring for sure, For this I do you dare!
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ole Lynggaard Diamond ring rare vintage
By Ole Lynggaard
Located in Malmö, SE
The Ole Lynggaard diamond ring is a rare and luxurious piece of fine jewellery, featuring a stunning Labradorite stone set in 14ct gold.
Vintage Grade A Apple Green Jadeite Jade Ballerina Diamond Ring, GIA Jade Report
Located in Honolulu, HI
This stunning translucent Jadeite Jade has a beautiful vibrant green color that glows with rare beauty. This is an extremely rare ring that would make a great addition to any Jade co...
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Rare blue sapphire silver ring, blue corundum silver ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Rare Blue sapphire silver ring, blue corundum silver ring sku241 US size: 8 Dimensions: 33x25x5 mm Origin: Ural Mountains
Blue Sapphire, Silver
$5,560Sale Price|20% Off
Chaumet 1970 Paris Retro Cocktail Ring in 18Kt Gold with Red Coral Carvings
By Chaumet
Located in Miami, FL
A rare ring designed by Chaumet. Created by the house of Chaumet in Paris, France at the beginning of the 1970's It was crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats, with textured orga...
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,250
Rare Sam Kramer Eye Ring
By Sam Kramer
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Artisan sterling ring attributed to NY Modernist Jeweler Sam Kramer. Although unsigned, this piece bears all the handmade hallmarks of his work. The surreal "Eye" design is...
Sterling Silver
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
Rare Emerald & Pearl Diamond ring 18KT
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Pearls and emeralds go together very well and this ring is the proof, amazing green emerald accompanies by natural freshwater pearls in 18KT gold with diamonds, diamonds are 1ct tota...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold
8ct RARE emerald diamond ring cocktail ring 18KT gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Rare color emerald of 8 carats with 5 carats of diamonds made in 18KT gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
$2,501Sale Price / item|20% Off
Rare Tsavorite Chrysolite Diamond Yellow Gold Rare Original Engagement Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Yellow Gold 14K Ring (Matching Earrings Available) Weight 3.68 gram Size 16 Diamond 8-Round 57-0,05-4/6A Tsavorite 32-Round-0,25 2/2C Chrysolite 1-4,13 1/1A With a heritage of ancie...
Diamond, Tsavorite, 14k Gold
Rare vintage BULGARI ring with colored gemstones
By Bulgari
Located in PARIS, FR
A rare model from the 1990s. Condition: excellent.
Citrine, Peridot, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold
RARE Chatoyant malachite silver ring 9 size
Located in บางรัก, TH
Chatoyant malachite silver ring sku11231 Size: 33x30x Ring size: 9-9.5 Origin: Mednorudjanskoe, Ural Mountains, Russia Rare and unusual stone, has natural surface, malachite forma...
Malachite, Silver
$3,950 / set
Rare Collection of Erotic Cast Rings
Located in New York, NY
Rare collection of Erotic Cast Rings from the 1960's.
Bronze, Gilt Metal, Brass
Rare purple sapphire ring 18KT gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Rare purple sapphire cluster ring with natural champagne diamonds and a ruby, very intersting work of an artist representing so many stones and colors in one ring, very unique and br...
Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Rare Iolite Handcarved ring 14KT gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Rare iolite ring in 14KT gold, completely hand carved and handmade.
Rare Demantoid Garnet Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Ring Size 9.25 (Sizable)
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Amethyst Diamond ring 18Kt ring cocktail ring concave cut amethyst rare
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The ring is made with a concave cut amethyst, this beautiful amethyst will sparkle more than any other as the facets of the gemstones are triple those in regular cut amethyst. The di...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Unique diamond ring for two fingers MODERN RARE diamond ring wings ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
One of a kind wings ring for two fingers, very comfortable, super interesting design, amazing craftsmanship and diamonds are VS and F color, diamond count is about 2 carats made in 1...
Diamond
Rare Asscher cut diamond ring VVS1 engagement ring GIA certified
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Asscher cut diamond VVS1 clarity and Fancy Brownish Yellow color in 18KT yellow gold, stunning modern design ring with a stunning 1.76 carats diamond! Small diamonds are 0.10 carats ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Compass Diamond ring RARE 14KT yellow gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
Compass diamond ring with diamonds, sapphire and mother of pearl made in 14KT yellow gold, this ring is very unique. Grams: 5.47 WHAT YOU GET AT STAMPAR JEWELERS: Stampar Jewelers, l...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
4ct Diamond ring Fancy yellow diamond ring RARE engagement ring 18KT gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stunning unique diamond ring with fancy yellow diamond and white emerald diamond. Fancy yellow diamond is 2 carats pear shape SI1 clarity and emerald diamond is 2 carats VS2 clarity ...
Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
7.67ct Emerald diamond ring RARE color bluish green cocktail ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stunning 7.67 carats emerald with bluish green color and gorgeous jardin, made in 18KT gold with 1 carat of natural diamonds VS-SI clarity and F-G color. **All items leave our premi...
Diamond, Emerald
RARE 6ct Emerald Diamond ring 18KT gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
One of a kind huge emerald ring with a center emerald that glows with green hues at 6 carats! Diamonds are weighing almost 1ct and are VS clarity and F-G color. Ring is made in 18KT ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
Geometric Diamond Ring Platinum Diamond Ring Art Diamond Ring Rare Piece
Located in Jupiter, FL
Diamond ring made in platinum with natural diamonds and geometric design! GRAM WEIGHT: 2.00gr METAL: platinum NATURAL DIAMOND(S) Cut: Round Brilliant Color: F-G Clarity: SI Carat...
Diamond, Platinum
Rare Certified Burma Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
A rare and striking certified Burma Ruby & Diamond cluster ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,796Sale Price|43% Off
Georgian Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring Dazzling & Rare
Located in Northampton, MA
This central section trembles slightly due to how it is constructed, which you can see on the underside of the ring. I'm not sure why this section trembles unless of course it is to ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby, 15k Gold, Silver
$2,600Sale Price|20% Off
Dinh Van Paris Vintage Classic Menottes Ring in Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold Certified
By Jean Dinh Van
Located in Miami, FL
This lovely rare ring has been crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats, with very high polished finish.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,600Sale Price|20% Off
Dinh Van Paris Vintage Classic R14 Geometric Ring in Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Jean Dinh Van
Located in Miami, FL
This lovely rare ring has been crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats, with very high polished finish.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare variscite silver ring, natural color, size 7.
Located in บางรัก, TH
Rare variscite silver ring natural color sku291 Size: 32x17x5 mm US size: 7 Origin: Kazakhstan natural color !!
Silver
$4,788Sale Price|20% Off
TIFFANY & CO. 1980 Paloma Picasso Massive Cocktail Ring In Sterling With Coral
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
This is a beautiful and very rare cocktail ring created by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. back in the 1980's.
Coral, Silver, Sterling Silver
$8,780Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Alexandrite & Diamond Ring in Platinum- GIA 2231197425
Located in Bloomington, MN
Rare Alexandrite & Diamond Ring in Platinum- GIA 2231197425 Crafted in platinum, this ring centers on a 1.25 carat Madagascar alexandrite accented by diamonds totaling 0.23 cara...
Alexandrite, Diamond, Platinum
Rare 10 Carat Burma Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
10.04 carat "Intense Red" Burma Ruby set in a custom, handmade platinum and diamond mounting featuring 2.80 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds. 100% Certified Burma Ruby A ...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Platinum
Rare Cats Eye Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Ring Size 6.50 Weight: 10.2 grams
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Super rare large faceted rutilated quartz silver ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Super rare Large facted rutilated quartz silver ring sku180 US size: 9 Dimensions: 27x22x15 mm Smoky quartz is known for dispersing fear or negativity and removing depression.
Quartz, Silver
Rare Purple-Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Ring
By Hamilton Jewelers
Located in Princeton, NJ
Stunning 8.49 carat rare purple-pink oval tourmaline gemstone ring with pave diamond halo and diamond set in the shank and under carriage.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
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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