Roman Intaglio Agate
Antique 19th Century Neoclassical Desk Accessories
Agate, Carnelian
21st Century and Contemporary American Etruscan Revival Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Agate, Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian More Furniture and Collectibles
Agate
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 16th Century European Renaissance Signet Rings
Agate, Gold, Enamel
Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Signet Rings
Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Classical Roman Solitaire Rings
Agate, 18k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Signet Rings
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Chain Necklaces
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Etruscan Revival Signet Rings
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Agate, Fire Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Classical Roman Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold
Antique 1850s English Etruscan Revival Dangle Earrings
Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1850s Victorian Link Bracelets
Agate, 14k Gold
Antique 1860s English Etruscan Revival Clip-on Earrings
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Classical Roman Signet Rings
Agate, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Signet Rings
Antique 1870s Italian Etruscan Revival Choker Necklaces
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s Finnish Empire Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Fashion Rings
Agate, Rose Gold
Antique 1890s European Signet Rings
Gold
Antique 16th Century Classical Roman Signet Rings
Agate, 10k Gold
Antique 1880s British Greek Revival Drop Necklaces
Agate, Chalcedony, Yellow Gold
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18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, Platinum
2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings
Garnet, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Signet Rings
Carnelian, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s Thai Modern Cocktail Rings
Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 16th Century British Renaissance More Rings
Rock Crystal, 22k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Georgian Signet Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Unknown Egyptian Revival Signet Rings
Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
20th Century Italian Signet Rings
Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Black Diamond, Onyx, 22k Gold
20th Century Modern Signet Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Signet Rings
18k Gold
Antique Late 18th Century French Georgian Solitaire Rings
Garnet, Gold
Antique 1870s American Neoclassical Fashion Rings
Agate, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
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Mid-20th Century Italian High Victorian Signet Rings
Agate, Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier More Rings
Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Agate, Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian High Victorian Signet Rings
Carnelian, Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-18th Century French Neoclassical Fashion Rings
Agate, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18th Century Unknown Empire Charm Bracelets
Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Go...
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Signet Rings
Agate, Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Georgian Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Classical Roman Cocktail Rings
Agate, Sterling Silver
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Victorian Signet Rings
Agate, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Band Rings
Agate, 18k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Agate, Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Agate, Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Agate, Gold, 22k Gold
2010s Turkish Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Agate, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Agate, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Agate, Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Agate, Gold
Antique Late 18th Century French Signet Rings
Agate, Jasper, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Agate, Silver
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Victorian Fashion Rings
Agate, 22k Gold
Antique 1830s English Regency Dangle Earrings
Agate, 18k Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Georgian Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Roman Signet Rings
Agate, Carnelian, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1800s French Georgian Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian High Victorian Signet Rings
Agate
2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Signet Rings
Agate, 15k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Signet Rings
18k Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Carnelian, 22k Gold
Antique 1850s English Victorian Link Bracelets
15k Gold
Antique 17th Century Italian Renaissance Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1800s George III Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
18k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier More Rings
Gold
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Signet Rings
Agate, 9k Gold
Antique Early 1800s Italian More Bracelets
Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian, 18k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Georgian Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Solitaire Rings
Agate, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Agate, 22k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century English Classical Roman Signet Rings
Carnelian, 15k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Agate, 18k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Signet Rings
Carnelian, 9k Gold
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Finding the Right rings for You
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.
- What is a Roman intaglio ring?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Roman intaglio ring is a signet ring with an image carved into stone. Today the ring is worn as an accessory. In ancient Rome, intaglio rings were worn by prominent businessmen and politicians and even used as impressions on signatures of hot wax. Browse a wide range of Roman intaglio rings from reputable sellers on 1stDibs.
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