A Victorian anchor and rope barometer by Gray and Keen, Liverpool
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Victorian anchor and rope barometer by Gray and Keen, Liverpool. The 10 ¾-inch silvered dial of this walnut barometer is set within the arms of an anchor and a coil of double twist...
Walnut
Vintage Modernist Gold-Tone Intertwining "S" Pendant Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Design: Large modernist geometric "S" / figure-eight intertwining pendant on a classic twisted rope chain Closure: Spring ring Era: Mid-century Modernist 1940's- 1960s Condition: Exc...
Vintage Lion Head Wall Mounted Towel Holders
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The lion's mouth grips a twisted, rope-like metal ring below, its spiraled texture adding decorative interest while serving the practical function of a towel holder.
Metal
Elephant Keyring in 18kt Yellow Gold - Micheletto
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The design is completed by a twisted rope-style ring and matching chain, adding texture and character to the piece.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau French Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Scarab Antique Cufflinks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as link-style cufflinks terminating with matching round disks Each centering a rendered gold scarab engraved with linear texture Featuring enamel surround - transparent, glo...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Pr. French Louis XVI Dore Bronze Patinated 2-Light Sconces, att. Théodore Millet
Located in New York, NY
The birds are shown in profile, perched on clusters of fruit and leaves, enclosed within rope-twist rings with leaf tips and trailing ends.
Bronze
Antique 6.92 Carat Amethyst and Yellow Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The pendant suspends from an 18" yellow gold trace chain via a rope twist decorated ring loop attachment. This antique amethyst cross pendant has been independently tested using sta...
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
Late Empire Trippel Dolphin and Ostrich Candle Sticks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The marble base has a twisted rope designed ring applied . No signature is found .
Bronze
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Russian Neoclassic Bronze and Ormolu Candlestick Lamp
Located in Essex, MA
The candleholder finely detailed with a pair of rams heads and leaves being held up by a classical maiden with tasselled pillow atop her head, patinated circular base with rope twist...
Other
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Mid-19th Century Marble and Ormolu Tazzas
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Each tazza is raised by a square mottled marble base with ormolu supports and a front ormolu mount of a foliate garland. Above is a twisted rope ormolu ring below a decorative draped...
Marble, Ormolu
Contemporary 18K White Gold Lapis Lazuli Owl & Natural Diamond Pendant Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
The pendant is beautifully paired with a delicate, fluid 18k white gold rope chain completed with a secure spring-ring clasp mechanism.
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold
Arts and Crafts William Morris style copper repousse hand decorated box C 1900
Located in Central England, GB
The reverse of the box is plain as are the sides apart from the addition of fine hand made rope twist ring handles with hand worked leaf back plates.
Copper
Victorian Etruscan Style 18K Gold 13ct Amethyst, Pearl & Black Enamel Bangle
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
Surrounding the amethyst are concentric circles, of Etruscan design, which was at the height of fashion during the mid Victorian era. Twisted rope motifs, beading and a ring of black...
Amethyst, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Rare Antique Black Forest Carved Tree Shaped Coat Rack, Umbrella Hall Stand Tree
By Matthijs Horrix
Located in Lisse, NL
The base section comes with the original iron, barley twisted ring looking like rope. This ring obviously serves as the umbrella holder above the removable zinc drip pan.
Metal
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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