Art Deco Style Ring, 6.00-7.00 Ct Amethyst Stone and Colorful Enamel Ring
Located in Hartman, AR
or 925 Sterling Silver, Seljuk Collection Rings This ring was made with quality materials and
14k Gold, Enamel
Art Deco Style Ring, 6.00-7.00 Ct Morganite Stone and Colorful Enamel Ring
Located in Hartman, AR
Sterling Silver, Seljuk Collection Rings This ring was made with quality materials and excellent handwork
Morganite, Enamel
Art Deco Style Ring, 6.00-7.00 Ct Sky Topaz Stone and Colorful Enamel Ring
Located in Hartman, AR
Sterling Silver, Seljuk Collection Rings This ring was made with quality materials and excellent handwork
Topaz, Enamel
Seljuk Lion, Prehistoric Coin Lion Face Ring, 24K Gold & Silver, Handmade
Located in Bozeman, MT
Ancient Prehistoric Coin Lion Face Ring 24K Gold and Silver Handmade by Prehistoric Works of
Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Men's Seljuk Lion Ring 24K Gold & Silver Unisex Statement Ring by Kurtulan
By Kurtulan
Located in Bozeman, MT
Men's Seljuk Lion Ring 24K Gold & Silver Unisex Cocktail Statement Ring by Kurtulan Jewellery of
Diamond, Silver, Yellow Gold, 24k Gold, Gold
Ancient Seljuk Dynasty Islamic Nielloed Silver Signet Ring Medieval
Located in London, GB
Very Rare Antique Seljuk ‘Selçuklu’ Period Niello & Silver Islamic Ring This incredible piece
Silver
Scarce Antique Islamic Seljuk ‘Selçuklu’ Period Gold Ring with Moonstone
Located in London, GB
A magical Islamic gold and moonstone stirrup ring dating from the 12th century Seljuk Dynasty. The
Moonstone, Gold
11th Century Seljuk ‘Selçuklu’ Dynasty Museum-Grade Islamic Intaglio Ring
Located in London, GB
This incredible piece dates to the 11th century Seljuk dynasty. The carnelian intaglio is set
Carnelian, 22k Gold, Silver
Antique Seljuk ‘Selçuklu’ Period Gold Islamic Medieval Signet Ring 11th-13th C
Located in London, GB
This quite small (yet mighty) 21K gold ring dates to the 11-13th century Seljuk dynasty. The
Gold
Antique Islamic Seljuk ‘Selçuklu’ Period Gold Ring with Garnet 12th Century AD
Located in London, GB
A superb Islamic gold and garnet stirrup ring dating from the 12th century Seljuk Dynasty. The
Garnet, Gold
Scarce 13th-14th Century Islamic Late Seljuk Empire Gold and Eye Agate Ring
Located in London, GB
, typical of Seljuk dynasty rings. In the space between the prongs, the bezel is engraved with various
Agate, Gold
Ancient Mens Seljuk Dynasty Islamic Silver Ring Signet Ring Mohamed Calligraphy
Located in London, GB
Exceptionally Rare Museum-Grade Antique Seljuk ‘Selçuklu’ Period Niello & Silver Islamic Ring This
Gold, Silver
Museum-Grade Antique Early Seljuk ‘Selçuklu’ Period Islamic Intaglio Ring
Located in London, GB
This incredible gold ring dates from the 12th century Seljuk dynasty. The carnelian intaglio is set
Carnelian, 22k Gold
Antique Gold Seljuk 12th Century Ring Carnelian Intaglio Kufic Islamic Signet
Located in London, GB
This incredible, rare gold ring dates from the 12th century Seljuk dynasty. The carnelian intaglio
Carnelian, Gold
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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