Edwardian Yellow Gold Signet Ring, Royal Scots Dragoon Guards, 1910
Located in Firenze, IT
Depicting the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards coat of arms with the inscription Waterloo, most likely done to commemorate the victory of Wellington against Napoleon. Weight: 5,1 gr Siz...
Yellow Gold
Berca Royal Blue Hand Enameled Hexagonal Sterling Silver Ring
By Berca Atelier
Located in Valenza, IT
Perfect to wear as signet ring on the pinkie. In our smart suede brown box and pouch.
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Edwardian 18K Gold Royal Interest Cypher Monogram Enamelled Presentation Ring
Located in London, GB
A beautifully enamelled Royal monogram ‘cypher’ presentation ring of Prince Arthur William, Duke of Connaught and Strathern. It was made around 1905 and crafted in 18K gold. It would...
18k Gold, Enamel
Anyang Royal Purple Cabochon (B/C) Jade Ring (with 14K Solid Yellow Gold)
Located in Kowloon, HK
Anyang Royal Purple Cabochon (B/C) Jadeite Jade Ring (with 14K Solid Yellow Gold) Made in Hong Kong The ‘Anyang Royal Purple Jade Ring’ symbolizes the ancient Chinese city of Anyang...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Classic Teardrop Black Onyx & White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Sarah Ventura
Located in Westport, CT
The modern teardrop onyx ring evokes the memory of royal signet rings from ages past while still evoking stunning elegance.
Onyx, White Gold
Classic Teardrop Black Onyx & Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
By Sarah Ventura
Located in Westport, CT
The modern teardrop onyx ring evokes the memory of royal signet rings from ages past while still evoking stunning elegance.
Onyx, Rose Gold
Classic Teardrop Black Onyx & 14k Gold Cocktail Ring
By Sarah Ventura
Located in Westport, CT
The modern teardrop onyx ring evokes the memory of royal signet rings from ages past while still evoking stunning elegance.
Onyx, 14k Gold
Unavailable
H 0.67 in W 0.52 in
Carved Green Agate Oval Eagle Gold Plate Stud Animal Handmade Chic Earrings
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
This falcon symbolises the importance of honesty, freedom and truthful principles.Signify your jewellery with an inspirational, victorious and royal signet ring. • Gold Plate • Ag...
Agate, Gold Plate
Unavailable
H 0.67 in W 0.52 in
Carved Green Agate Oval Eagle 18 Karat Gold Stud Animal Handmade Chic Earrings
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
This falcon symbolises the importance of honesty, freedom and truthful principles.Signify your jewellery with an inspirational, victorious and royal signet ring. • 18 Karat Yellow...
Agate, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Unavailable
H 0.67 in W 0.52 in
Carved Green Agate Oval Eagle 14 Karat Gold Stud Animal Handmade Chic Earrings
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
This falcon symbolises the importance of honesty, freedom and truthful principles.Signify your jewellery with an inspirational, victorious and royal signet ring. • 14 Karat Yellow...
Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Intaglio Gem Emerald Bird Ring from time of English Royalty
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The ring has signs that it was worn as it potentially could have been used as a signet ring to indicate the association with the Royal Family.
Emerald, Platinum
Victorian 18K Rose Cut Diamond and Onyx Royal Crown Signet Conversion Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
Victorian 18K Rose Cut Diamond & Onyx Royal Crown Signet Conversion Ring. The ring is in excellent estate condition and ready to wear.
Diamond, Onyx, 10k Gold, 18k Gold
David Yurman Men's Silver Grooved Black Onyx & Diamond Royal Cord Signet Ring
By David Yurman
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Onyx - Grooved Banded - Custom Cut - Bezel Set - Black Color - 16.2 x 16.7mm (approx.) (8) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Shared Prong...
Diamond, Onyx, Silver, Sterling Silver
Royal Russian Diamond Gold Presentation Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptionally rare Russian Imperial Presentation gold ring of museum quality, with a diamond cipher of Empress Maria Feodorovna, consort of Emperor Paul I (ruled 1796-1801). The ...
Antique French 18 Karat Gold Royal Seal Ring, 18th Century, circa 1780
Located in Braintree, GB
An antique 18k gold men's ring with a crowned heart seal, ring appears to have possibly been in possession of a king or royal family member. Made in France Circa 1780. No hallmarks,...
18k Gold
Vintage Men's 4.20 Carat Tourmaline and Single Cut Diamonds Royal Signet Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Men's 4.20 Carat Tourmaline and Single Cut Diamonds Royal Signet Ring 14k Gold. The ring is very well made design, structure and creativity brought to life.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Royal Crest Bloodstone Gold Signet Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1910, 14k, Swiss. This antique signet ring is set with a superb intaglio-cut bloodstone, featuring an interesting coat of arms surmounted by the crown of Savoy. This Francophil...
14k Gold
Royal Crest Coat of Arms 14kt Signet Ring
Located in New York, NY
Royal Victorian Coat of Arms, Knight Crest Ring Solid, high shine gold finish. 14 x 13mm Depth: 2.3mm 14 karat yellow gold. 9.7 Grams
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
George V 18 Carat Gold Portrait Locket Signet Ring, King's Royal Rifle Corps
By Deakin & Francis
Located in Glasgow, GB
A George V 18 carat yellow gold portrait locket signet ring. The ring has an oval panel to the front engraved with The King's Royal Rifle Corps emblem, which hinges open to reveal a ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Eagle Falcon Carved Red Brown Jasper Seal Oval 925 Sterling Silver Signet Ring
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
This falcon symbolises the importance of honesty, freedom and truthful principles.Signify your jewellery with an inspirational, victorious and royal signet ring. • 925 sterling sil...
Sterling Silver
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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