$720 / item
Thistle ring with amethyst
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Thistle ring with natural amethyst in 925 silver. Metal type: 925 silver Weight: 2.4 g depends from
Amethyst, Peridot, Silver
Ring with Amethyst and Peridots. Scottish Thistle ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Scottish thistle ring with natural amethyst and peridots. February birthstone ring. Metal: 14k
Amethyst, Peridot, 14k Gold
Konforti Jewelry 27.8ct Amethyst Cocktail Ring, 18K Gold & Sapphires
Located in ראשון לציון, IL
The "Purple Thistle" ring from the "Stone Garden Collection" by Konforti Jewelry is handcrafted
Sapphire, Amethyst, Enamel, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Chunky Carnelian Intaglio Wax Seal Stamp Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
carnelian intaglio, engraved with old English initials, a Maltese cross, a rose and a thistle. The ring is
Carnelian, Chalcedony, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Schlumberger Thistle Ring
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Antonio, TX
18kt Gold, Sapphire, and Emerald Ring
Emerald, Sapphire
Victorian Moonstone 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ram Intaglio Thistle Antique Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
basket and flanked by engraved shoulders Depicting Scottish thistle - with grooved shank Completed by a
Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco GIA 2.02 Old European Diamond Scottish Thistle Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
certified 2.02 carat Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Scottish Thistle Engagement Ring. Adorned with
Diamond, Platinum
Victorian Nephrite Jade 14 Karat Yellow Gold Celtic Thistle Crest Carved Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Carved with intaglio depicting a winged helmet with a shield centering three Scottish thistle. With
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Opal Gold and Enamel Thistle Ring, Likely Scottish
Located in New York, NY
Very unusual vintage Thistle ring with a large round cabochon opal center (12mm in diameter) set in
Opal, Gold, Enamel
TIFFANY & Co. Jean Schlumberger Gold and Sapphire Thistle Ring
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Lakewood, NJ
TIFFANY & Co. Jean Schlumberger Gold and Sapphire Thistle Ring. Cabochon center emerald.
Emerald, Sapphire, Platinum, 18k Gold
Vintage Art Nouveau Style Gold and Lavender Sapphire Solitaire Ring
By Mary Gallagher
Located in Foxborough, MA
gemstone. This ring showcases a thistle like band texture and setting. Size 6.25
Sapphire, 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
Victorian 14k Gold Banded Agate Intaglio Signet Ring with Shield
Located in Venice, CA
Set in 14k gold, the banded agate intaglio ring is hand-carved with a unique image: a shield topped by a knight’s helmet and a plume of feathers. The shield contains a six-pointed st...
Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
BUCCELLATI Aquamarine Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite vintage Gianmaria Buccellati cocktail ring is crafted in 18k brushed and textured yellow gold with white gold accents. This ring is set with a faceted oval 7.0mm x 10....
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Large Antique Georgian Sun in Splendor Carnelian Intaglio 14K Gold Signet Ring
Located in New York, NY
Fine large antique 14K yellow gold and carnelian Sun in Splendour intaglio Georgian signet ring Early 19th Century Superbly carved oval carnelian intaglio of an ornate heraldic cres...
Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold
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Heart Amethysts 14k Gold Eternity Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k Gold Heart Eternity Ring with Heart Amethysts. 14 kt solid gold heart Eternity ring with heart natural amethysts. Heart eternity ring band. Valentines gift jewelry. Full circle ...
Amethyst, 14k Gold
Vintage Pomellato 9.5 TCW Cabochon Citrine 18K Yellow Gold Griffe Ring
By Pomellato
Located in New York, NY
Estate sourced elegant Pomellato Griffe 9.5 TCW Golden Citrine 18K yellow gold ring. Size: 6 US Condition: Very Good Marks: 18K, partial Pomellato signature on the interior Citrine: ...
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Kai 9.15ctw Green Peridot Opal Tsavorite Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
Discover Kai's Green Peridot Opal Tsavorite Cluster Cocktail Ring, a stunning masterpiece that merges the vibrant energy of green peridot, the mysterious shimmer of opals, and the de...
Opal, Peridot, Tsavorite, 14k Gold
$3,601 / item
Black Opal, Sapphires, Peridots 14k Gold Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Black opal, sapphires, peridots, topazs 14k gold ring. Genuine opal ring. Opal 14k gold cocktail ring. Multicolor gold ring. Metal: 14 karat gold. Weight: 3.5 gr (depends from size...
Topaz, Black Opal, Sapphire, Peridot, Opal, 14k Gold
$1,800 / item
Amethyst and Peridot 14k Gold Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Amethyst and peridot 14k gold ring. Purple gemstone Ring. Baguette cut engagement ring. Amethyst gold ring. Amethyst statement ring. Purple gemstone Ring. February birthstone ring. B...
Amethyst, Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold
Castellani GIA 20.64ct Sapphire Hand Carved Intaglio 18kt Ring
By Castellani
Located in New York, NY
Castellani® commissioned to have this 20.64ct sapphire be hand carved as an intaglio of the mythical character Neptune /Poseidon. Neptune was to the Ancient Romans the god that contr...
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Chushev Lion Man Made Corundum Intaglio Gold Signet Ring
By Chushev
Located in Canoga Park, CA
This exquisite intaglio is masterfully engraved onto man made corundum and features a lion. The intaglio is set in an 18K gold signet ring. Production time for this piece is 12-14 w...
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold
$12,950
W 1.38 in Dm 8 in
Antique Etruscan Revival Grand Tour Intaglio 15K Yellow Gold Locket Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Museum quality large antique Etruscan Revival Grand Tour carnelian intaglio 15K yellow gold locket bracelet Circa 1860 The impressive scale of this stunning bracelet indicates that ...
Yellow Gold
Antique Signet Ring Intaglio Bull Taurus Carnelian 18K Yellow Gold ØUS7/12.3gr
Located in SE
Unusual antique Gold and Carnelian Signet Ring with fine hand-carved intaglio of Taurus or Bull / Baal ? with short inscription in an unknown tongue. Richly decorated surfaces of th...
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian 18K Gold Hercules and Omphale Tassie Intaglio Ring
Located in Venice, CA
This 18k gold ring features an intaglio attributed to James Tassie, circa 1760-1780. The deep, red cast glass intaglio is embossed with an image of Hercules and Omphale, standing in ...
18k Gold
Chushev Demosthenes Lapis Lazuli Intaglio Gold Signet Ring
By Chushev
Located in Canoga Park, CA
This exquisite intaglio is masterfully engraved onto rich lapis lazuli gemstone and features the Ancient Greek statesman and orator, Demosthenes. The stone is set in an 18K gold sign...
Lapis Lazuli, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Armorial Signet Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1880s This antique 14K yellow gold signet ring from the Victorian era features a carnelian intaglio intricately engraved with a bell-motif coat of arms. The intaglio is set in...
Carnelian, 14k 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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