Ring with a cockfight. Greece, 6th-5th century BC. Gold. 24.86 mm total.
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Furthermore, in mid-5th-century seal rings, the bezel became thicker as the shoulders of the ring widened, allowing for more precise and sculptural carving (fig. 5).
Gold
$2,320Sale Price / set|20% Off
"Elephants and Seals", Two Circus Scene Paintings, Mid Century, Cleveland Artist
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The ringmaster is introducing a pair of elephants to the center ring, while the seals are about to enjoy a fish dinner brought by a haughty waiter.
Paint
Desbazeille Art Nouveau Champagne Diamond and Gold Cufflinks, Circa 1895
Located in London, GB
He specialised in carved gems, cameos, intaglios and engraved garnets and gentlemens jewellery, such as cufflinks, lockets, swivel seals, rings and stickpins. His son, Germain, joine...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold
Murano Art Glass Bottle Stopper, Hand-Blown Venetian Millefiori & Gold Aventurin
Located in Wembley, GB
The sculptural stopper features a beautifully polished chrome base with rubber seal rings for practical use, crowned by an organic, freeform glass top bursting with colour—deep reds,...
Glass, Art Glass, Cut Glass
Egyptian Dress, Jewelry & Camel Transport – Antique Print of Egypt, 18th c.
Located in Langweer, NL
Beneath this, the plate presents an impressive array of jewelry and personal adornments: circular bracelets and anklets, hoop earrings, seal rings, and amulets, each meticulously ren...
Paper
$12,071Sale Price|20% Off
Portrait Noble Man Ceresa Paint Oil on canvas Old master 17th Century Italy Art
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
The subject of the portrait is Giacomo Pesenti, here immortalised life-size in a rigorous black suit, his left hand resting on a table, on which is placed the necessities for writing...
Oil
Exceptional Golden overglove signet ring - Portugal- Late 16th century
Located in Lommel, BE
Monumental Portuguese overglove signet ring in high-carat gold (tested >18 kt), 51.6 g, ring size 22.5 mm, with oval seal bezel measuring 30.3 × 36.6 mm.
Gold
Vintage CHANEL Charm Necklace by Karl Lagerfeld – Triple Intaglio Ring Charms
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
The centerpiece is composed of three sculptural intaglio-style ring seals, each set with a cabochon-style resin insert in deep emerald green, garnet red and sapphire blue.
Glustin Luminaires Creation Pair of Alabaster Lamps with Brass Rings
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Very nice pair of lamps made of an alabaster cylinder on which are sealed two massive brass rings in bronze finish.
Alabaster, Brass
1980s French Christofle Silver Plate Sully Ice Bucket
By Christofle
Located in Mexico City, MX
The ice bucket was manufactured for the Cartier 1989 Belgian Internacional Polo Open. The bucket's rings are gilded. Sealed on the bottom CHRISTOFLE FRANCE.
Silver Plate
Antique Silver Carnelian Ancient Roman Themed Intaglio Clip On Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The intaglio technique, historically used for signet rings and seals, gives these earrings an air of classical elegance and historical intrigue.
Carnelian, Silver, Brass
14K White Gold 1/4 Cttw Blue Diamond Matte Finished Pyramid Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Suspended from an elegant 18-inch cable chain sealed with a secure spring ring clasp, this pendant glows with a refined luster, thanks to its rhodium plating.
Blue Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
"Conversation with Friends" Line Drawing of Three People at a Table Socializing
By Gustav Likan 1
Located in Austin, TX
Transparent glass protects the drawing on paper from the elements, and the back of the framing is sealed with black paper. D Rings and wire installed on the back ensure this piece ...
Archival Paper, Graphite
Diamond Star of David Round 0.20 Carat Pendant 18 Karat Gold Chain Necklace
By Tresor Paris
Located in London, GB
This classic elegant and beautiful historical symbol born of the Seal of Solomon, or Ring of Solomon worn by millions at the darkest times in history, that must never be forgotten, a...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Star of David Round 0.30 Carat Pendant 18 Karat Gold Chain Necklace
By Tresor Paris
Located in London, GB
This classic elegant and beautiful historical symbol born of the Seal of Solomon, or Ring of Solomon worn by millions at the darkest times in history, that must never be forgotten, a...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Star of David Round 0.12 Carat Pendant 18 Karat Gold Chain Necklace
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
This classic elegant and beautiful historical symbol born of the Seal of Solomon, or Ring of Solomon worn by millions at the darkest times in history, that must never be forgotten, a...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Brinker Studio 18k Gold Spessartite Garnet Vessel with Enamel, New
Located in Boulder, CO
This Vessel is a harmonious and tailored Color Riot for your Most Precious Cargo! --sealed within O-ring and made in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, for your Pleasure - - and ours!
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Nature's Window - Canada by Paul Nicklen
By Paul Nicklen
Located in Chicago, IL
"Nature’s Window" Nunavut, Canada - 2006 Edition of 20: 24” x 36” (61 x 91.4 cm) $3,500 Edition of 15: 31” x 46.5” (78.7 x 118.1 cm) $7,500 Edition of 10: 40” x 60” (101.6 x 152.4 c...
Archival Pigment
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.
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