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
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Memorial Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Depicting the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards coat of arms with the inscription Waterloo, most likely
Yellow Gold
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
18k Gold, Enamel
Georgian Royal Blue Enamel Diamond Natural Pearl 18 KT Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Past Treasure This quite outstanding antique ring is genuine Georgian period, 1790/1800 ca
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Berca Royal Blue Hand Enameled Hexagonal Sterling Silver Ring
By Berca Atelier
Located in Valenza, IT
Contemporary, Chic yet Unique hexagonal royal blue hand enameled cocktail ring in a solid sterling
Sterling Silver, 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
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Classic Teardrop Black Onyx & White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Sarah Ventura
Located in Westport, CT
to any outfit. The modern teardrop onyx ring evokes the memory of royal signet rings from ages past
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
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
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
truthful principles.Signify your jewellery with an inspirational, victorious and royal signet ring
Agate, Gold Plate
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
truthful principles.Signify your jewellery with an inspirational, victorious and royal signet ring. • 14
Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
truthful principles.Signify your jewellery with an inspirational, victorious and royal signet ring. • 18
Agate, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Intaglio Gem Emerald Bird Ring from time of English Royalty
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
royal family. The ring has signs that it was worn as it potentially could have been used as a signet
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
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
- VS1/VS2 Clarity - 0.20ctw (approx.) Material: Sterling Silver Weight: 22.3 Grams Ring Size: 10.0
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
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
18k 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
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
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
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
inspirational, victorious and royal signet ring. • 925 sterling silver • Total weight 33 g • Size: 6 1/2 (US
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Ring in Solid 10Kt. Yellow Gold from 1940's Size 9 Hand Constructed
Located in Long Beach, CA
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 10Kt. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's STONE: Synthetic Ruby SIZE: 9 This unique hand made ring is set with a synthetic ruby and done in...
10k Gold
1892 Karin's Nordic Men Ring Mars Ares Intaglio Hematite 18K Gold ØUS13/ 7.6gr
Located in SE
Antique Signet Intaglio Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with claw set fine intaglio on Hematite stone depicting depicting Greek Ares (Roman Mars ) - God of War and also an agricultural...
Hematite, 18k Gold
Victorian 1860 Green Chalcedony 18K Gold Antique Heraldry Intaglio Signet Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an inverted chalcedony cabochon measuring 16.0 mm round Translucent pastel green and white with intaglio carving Depicting a heraldic crest with winged an flaming heart Abo...
Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Silver and Gold Large Carnelian Signet Men's Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
In silver and yellow gold with large, oval carnelian seal engraved with a heraldic crest. Top size 31mm x 25mm Size 9 Weight:32.71gr
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Steven Battelle 20.7 Carat Green Tourmaline Cabochon Diamonds 22K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A beautiful 15 x 20 mm Brazilian green tourmaline cabochon is set in a signature Steven Battelle "4 point with bun and jawan" high karat gold setting with two 1.7 mm VS1 diamonds fl...
Tourmaline, Diamond, 22k Gold
Edwardian Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Three vibrant rose cut rubies are the feature of this fine Edwardian period eighteen karat 18k yellow gold ring. It's beautiful antique setting includes four .01 carat diamonds accen...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
English Early Victorian Gold, Blue Enamel, and Rose-Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
An antique early Victorian gold, diamond, and enamel ring featuring a rose-cut diamond center in a tapering gold mount decorated with a blue enamel foliate pattern, in 15k gold. Eng...
Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
Victorian Moonstone Ruby Diamond and Enameled 14K Gold Ring
Located in Venice, CA
This Victorian ring is like a layered cake, with moonstone, diamonds, rubies, and stunning cobalt blue enamel. The centerpiece of the ring is a large moonstone cabochon with a high d...
Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, 14k Gold, Enamel
18K Yellow Gold Judith Ripka Bloodstone Intaglio Ring with Diamonds
By Judith Ripka
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This 18K yellow gold Signet Ring by Judith Ripka is centered around an oval shaped soldier's profile intaglio in bloodstone measuring 16mm X 12mm. Deriving its styling cues from anci...
Diamond, Agate, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique Yellow Gold and Lapis Signet Crest Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920 - 1930 14k Yellow Gold Signet Crest Ring, the top measures 5/8 X 1/2 inch and is set with a Blue Lapis Lazuli Intaglio carved Crest, the ring is stamped 585 and also has a...
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Cabochon Jasper Ornate Hercules Motif Wide Band Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 10 Embrace the timeless allure of natural beauty with this oval cabochon jasper band ring, a piece that exudes strength and elegance. The center stone, a richly hued oval...
Jasper, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Men ring, Lion ring for men, Lion Men's Ring, Luxury Men's Ring, Men signet ring
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Experience the allure of majestic strength and timeless style with our "Lion Men Ring." Expertly crafted from 25 grams of superior 14K gold, this exceptional piece embodies a sense o...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Lois D. Sasson Design Sterling Silver Lapis Lazuli Signet Men's Ring
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Lois D. Sasson Design Sterling Silver Lapis Lazuli Signet Men's Ring. This sophisticated piece features a striking round lapis lazuli set at the center of a matte fin...
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
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
Oval Signet Ring, 18k Rose Gold, Stratified Onyx 14.5*11.0 mm with Engraving
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Oval Signet Ring, 18k Rose Gold, stratified onxy 14.5 x 11.0 mm, with heraldic Engraving About the creator Victor Mayer Victor Mayer is internationally renowned for ele...
Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
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,...
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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