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Roman Mosaic Glass & 21k Ring, Size 8
Located in Atlanta, GA
An authentic ancient Roman mosaic glass (4th to 6th century AD) custom mounted within a 21k gold
22k Gold
Ancient Cocktail Ring with 22.55 Carat Antique Roman Glass
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Antiquity 20 Karat Yellow Gold Ring With 22.55 Carat Antique Roman Glass and 1.10 Carat Rose-Cut
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring With Brown Glass Intaglio by 'Hecker'
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
similarities to period depictions of him and likely is showing the famous Roman general. This ring is a one of
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Roman Glass Bead '1st Cent.AD' 18 Kt Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Roma, IT
In this 18 Kt gold ring, a cylindrical Roman glass has been mounted ( 1st Century AD ) The
18k Gold
Glass Intaglio Dyonisiac Scene with Silenus and Erote Grand Tour Era 18 Kt Gold
Located in Roma, IT
A glass paste with Dyonisiac scene has been set in this 18 Kt gold ring handmade by a skilled
18k Gold
Roman Glass Bead and Turquoise '1st Century AD' 18 Kt Gold Ring
Located in Roma, IT
: the central, blue, in Roman glass from the 1st century AD, the side ones are small fragments of
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Murano Glass Bronze Fashion Ring by Patrizia Daliana
By Patrizia Daliana
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Bronze and blue sky Murano glass ring from the Classic collection. Inside the ring is placed an
Pair of French Prints of Roman Rings, circa 1800
Located in valatie, NY
Pair of late 18th-early 19th century French prints of Roman rings. Displayed in black and gilt
Glass, Wood, Paper
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Roman Glass Ring
Located in New York, NY
-like paste, attesting to the Roman love for colored stones, whether glass or gems. Gold ring with an
Ancient Roman Gold Signet Ring Inlaid with a Glass "Eye" Cabochon
Located in London, GB
Ancient Roman Gold Signet Ring Inlaid with a Glass "Eye" Cabochon Ca. 100-300 AD An Ancient Roman
Antique Ring 25ct natural Blue Sapphire solid 18K Gold Ø 4.75 US /9.6gr
Located in SE
Luxurious Antique Ring in Renaissance style, band and crown tested solid 18K Gold,not hallmarked, European, ca. XVIII - early XIX centuries. Huge cabochon of natural Light - Blue Sa...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Renaissance Cameo Pendant
Located in New Orleans, LA
The cameo at the center of this exceptional pendant is a stunning example of the art of gem engraving during the Renaissance. It likely dates to the early 17th century and features a...
Multi-gemstone, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
BUCCELLATI Aquamarine Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite vintage Gianmaria Buccellati cocktail ring is crafted in 18k brushed and textured yellow gold with white gold accents. This ring is set with a faceted oval 7.0mm x 10....
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, 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! This Medieval high-karat gold ring is set with a large 11ct irregular-s...
Garnet, 22k Gold
Lion Hemidrachm Ring in 22K gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
A lion MR Hemidrachm (coin) ring set in 22K gold from the what is now the Thrace region in present day Greece, 386-338 BC. Chersonesos is an ancient Greek colony founded approximatel...
22k Gold
Gorgeous Iconic Thierry Mugler Gown SS1999 Evening Dress Silver Lucite Details
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Museum worthy collectors piece. Absolutely gorgeous documented Thierry Mugler dress, Spring Summer 1999 Collection. Documented on the runway as well as on the iconic portrait of Man...
Ancient Roman Cameo High Karat Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Roman Empire, 2nd – 3rd century A.D. This massive solid gold ring with broad shoulders is of a very fine workmanship. The ring is crafted in high karat gold (about 24K). It is cente...
Gold
Opal Gold Ring Polychrome Gem Natural Harlequin Opal Unisex
Located in Berlin, DE
18K yellow gold ring with doublet of a natural black opal on a petrified wood base opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.12 х 0.35 х 0.94 in / 3 х 9 х 24 mm ring size - 7 US...
Black Opal, Opal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Convertible Tiara Necklace
Located in London, GB
A vintage sapphire and diamond convertible tiara necklace. An exceptional vintage sapphire and diamond convertible tiara and necklace set, in platinum, circa 1950. This beautifull...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
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
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
Ancient Byzantine Coin 22k Gold Reversible Spinner Pendant Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Both sides of this ancient Byzantine coin (Kōnstantinos X, Follis, Constantinopolis mint, AD 1059-1067) can be showcased in this 22k yellow gold spinner/reversible pendant. Coin pend...
22k Gold, Bronze, Yellow Gold, Gold
Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Lion Coin 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A small authentic ancient Greek "hemiobol" coin from Kyzikos in Mysia 510-475 BC is simply set surrounded by line texture bezel and hammered band in this delicate 18K gold ring curre...
18k Gold
Ancient Greek 3rd Century BC Dolphin Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A high grade authentic Greek "nomos" coin 272-235 BC, from the Greek colony of Tarentum (in southern Italy) is showcased in this Steven Battelle double dot textured bezel in this bea...
18k Gold
Ancient Byzantine Cabochon Amethyst Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Byzantine empire, circa 6th century AD. The hollow gold ring is embellished with an oval cabochon cut amethyst. The amethyst measures 12.38 x 7.55 mm. Size of the bezel is 15 x 11 mm...
Amethyst, Gold
Ancient Roman Bronze Carved Signet Ring with 22 Karat Gold Rope Bezel
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Authentic ancient Roman carved bronze signet ring (1st-4th century AD) with newly added 22k yellow gold rope detail bezel. Ring measures approximately size 7. Oval shaped ring top me...
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
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.