Viking gold engraved faux twist ring, circa 9th-11th century AD.
Located in London, GB
Viking gold engraved faux twist ring. A yellow gold ring, with richly engraved lines suggesting
Viking gold engraved faux twist ring, circa 9th-11th century AD.
Located in London, GB
Viking gold engraved faux twist ring. A yellow gold ring, with richly engraved lines suggesting
Viking Gold Twisted Wirework Ring, circa 9th-11th Century AD
Located in London, GB
Viking gold twisted wirework ring. A yellow gold ring formed from a slender beaded wire coiled
Gold
Michael Kneebone Red Green Tourmaline Diamond Archaic Style Two Stone Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
. Similar Viking rings may be seen at the Danish National Museum The ring is a size 7 and is easily sized
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Carved Viking and Shield Band Ring with Diamond Eyes Set in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 10 This unique carved Viking ring and shield ring, crafted in 14 karat yellow gold
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Viking Gold Penannular Twisted Ring, 9th-11th Century
Located in London, GB
Viking gold penannular twisted ring. A yellow gold ring formed of a single twisted gold rod
Gold
Viking gold coiled ring, circa 9th-11th century AD.
Located in London, GB
Viking gold coiled ring. A yellow gold sinuous spiraling ring, the subtly hammered band ornamented
Gold
Viking gold stamped ring, circa 9th-11th century AD
Located in London, GB
Viking gold stamped ring. A large yellow gold ring featuring a curved bombe' shaped plaque, with
Gold, Yellow Gold
Proto-Viking Gold Zoomorphic Ring, circa 3rd Century AD
Located in London, GB
Proto-Viking gold zoomorphic ring. A yellow gold sinuous penannular ring, composed of two ridged
Gold
Viking yellow gold stamped ring, circa 9th-11th century AD.
Located in London, GB
Viking yellow gold stamped ring. A smoothly conforming yellow gold ring with a continuous geometric
Ancient Viking 22kt Gold Spiral Serpent Ring - circa 9th/11th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: Circa 9th/11th Century AD. Finger size: 8.5. Weight: 6.4. The ring, made of 22-karat gold
Gold, 22k Gold
Viking stamped triangle ring in gold, circa 9th-11th century AD
Located in London, GB
Viking stamped triangle ring in gold. A substantial gold ring with a central panel in relief
Gold, Yellow Gold
Celtic Shield signet ring with Triskelion, Solid Silver 935
Located in Şendreni, Galati
braided patterns influenced by Viking ornamentation. These architectural details give the ring a strong
Silver, Sterling Silver
Michael Kneebone Boulder Opal Diamond Archaic Style Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
accented with diamonds. The design inspiration for this ring comes from Viking jewelry on display in the
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Octagon Diamond Gold Ring 14k Solid Minimalist Geometric Design
Located in Chicago, IL
Octagon Diamond Gold Ring 14k Solid Gold Ring Minimalist Geometric Design Ring Light weight can be
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pave Diamond Rose Flower Ring in 14k Rose Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
, Viking, Western Ring Shape: Flower Colored Diamond Intensity: Faint UPC: Does not apply
Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Silver Ring with Spiralled Terminals and Axe-Motif. Balkans, 1st–2nd century AD.
Located in London, GB
. Rather than a Viking jewel, the ring finds its most convincing parallels among the Balkan-Danubian silver
Silver
Viking Pattern Black Enamel Textured wedding rings set
Located in BARCELONA, ES
A unique wedding set, of narrow and wide rings. Featuring an authentic bold pattern of ancient
14k Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel
18kt Fairmined Ecological Yellow Gold Viking Astrid Woven Ring
By Futura Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
This stunning hand woven ring hails from the Viking era and was a popular style worn and treasured
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lizunova Chrysoprase & Iolite Cluster Ring in 9 karat Rose Gold
By Lizunova Fine Jewels
Located in Sydney, NSW
A gorgeous apple green chrysoprase is paired with a blue-purple iolite, also known as Viking stone
Chrysophrase, Iolite, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Ancient Gold Viking Ring, 950 AD
Located in London, GB
A beautiful braided Viking ring, dating to approximately 950 AD. An intricately formed piece
Gold
Michael Kneebone Cabochon Aquamarine Diamond Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
polished. The design is based on an ancient Viking ring on display in the Danish National Museum. Four
Aquamarine, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-Century Pearl Diamond Gold Sculptural Ring
Located in London, GB
shape of a swan or prow of a viking boat. Ring Size: UK:H US:3.75 EU:46.1 Asia:6
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold
Sold
H 28.75 in W 16.93 in D 15.75 in
Rare Danish Chair in Solid aged Pine by Nissen & Gehl 1970, Model: Fyrkat
By Søren Nissen & Ebbe Gehl
Located in København K, 84
significance. It refers to a historical site and a type of fortification in Denmark. The Fyrkat Viking Ring
Pine
Viking Gold Hercules Knot Ring, circa 8th-11th Century AD
Located in London, GB
Viking gold Hercules knot ring. A yellow gold ring consisting of two rounded solid gold wires
Gold
Michael Kneebone Zambian Emerald Sculpted Archaic Style Unisex Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
in 18k yellow gold. The style if the mounting was influenced by Viking rings found in the Danish
Emerald, 18k Gold
Sold
H 0.748 in W 2.4 in
Rare Viking Twisted Ring c.866–1067 AD, Size 9
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cambridgeshire, England – site of early Viking invasion and conquest of Anglo-Saxon natives Ring
Gold
Large Articulated Sterling Silver Armor Shield Ring Viking Goth
Located in Wallkill, NY
This is an amazing! Ring has three sections and little moving pins in the hinged section for finger
Sterling Silver
Michael Kneebone Green Tourmaline Sugarloaf Cabochon Archaic Style Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
style ring like the Viking jewelry on display in the Danish National Museum. The 18k yellow gold and
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Sold
H 27.5 in W 5.75 in D 0.75 in
Vintage Spanish Revival Tavern Sword & Medieval Flail Wall Decor Style of Witco
Located in Topeka, KS
study above the bookcase full of your Lord of the Rings, Vikings, and other fantasy genre books of
Metal
Viking Braided Ring
Located in New York, NY
This gold ring, its hoop made of wires plaited together, is typical of Viking jewelry. Almost all
9-11th Century Gold Braided Ring
Located in New York, NY
together, this large ring, likely worn by a man, is typical of Viking jewelry. Decorative rings made in
Pre-Raphaelite Enamel and Diamond Ring Depicting a Viking Maiden
Located in CA, CA
A Pre-Raphelite enamel and diamond ring depicting a Viking maiden, with a single rose-cut diamond
Diamond, 14k Gold
Michael Kneebone Blue Chalcedony White Diamond Archaic Style Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Blue chalcedony is featured in this classic archaic style ring. The 10 x 10 mm cabochon is a rich aquamarine color and is well cut and polished. The gem is bezel set within a hand ...
Chalcedony, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Michael Kneebone Blue Topaz Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Blue topaz is the centerpiece of this bold cocktail ring. The gem weighs 24.47 carats. The color is referred to as "Swiss Blue". The topaz is oval in shape, well faceted in a live...
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold
Ruby Ring in 18 Carat Yellow Gold Diamonds and Ruby 5.01 Carat
Located in Paris, FR
Ring in 18 Carat yellow Gold setting in its center a large Ruby set with Claws weighing 5.01 Carats supported on each side by a Shuttle cut Diamond Dimension 8 x 4.5 mm or approxi...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Michael Kneebone Aquamarine White Sapphire Three Stone Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Aquamarine creates the centerpiece of this elegant three stone ring. The aquamarine (origin: Brazil) is a classic blue color with no green undertones. The gem has been fashioned in...
Aquamarine, Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
$6,112Sale Price|20% Off
Toi Et Moi Ring With Pear Shaped Emerald Accented With Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:5.177g,D:1.54ct, Emer:2.58ct,
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold
$13,000Sale Price|23% Off
Ruby Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Ruby and diamond ring in 18k yellow gold, 1960s. The ruby in the centre is a beautiful gemstone with a vivid red colour and extra ordinary crystal. It is surrounded by round brillian...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 16.8 Carat Cabochon Pink Tourmaline 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A high-grade almost flawless deep pink Mozambique pink tourmaline 13 x 18 mm cabochon is held in a spiral carved and fluted 4 prong setting atop a substantial split double spiral mot...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Antique Ring Diamonds Blue Enamel solid 18k Gold Ø 6US /5.2gr
Located in SE
Great looking ring with an attached floret of seven old diamond cut Diamonds pave set in white Gold clusters and surrounded by 12 Blue Enamel panels smoothly conforming down the shou...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Ancient Roman cornelian signet ring with engraving of Mars, circa 2nd-3rd centur
Located in London, GB
Ancient Roman cornelian signet ring with engraving of Mars. Set with one central oval cornelian intaglio in a closed back rubover setting featuring an engraved full length profile of...
Carnelian, Yellow Gold
Carved Heart Jadeite Jade Bird Feeding Motif Pendant Necklace in 18k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Discover a symbol of love and elegance with this Jadeite Jade pendant necklace. Crafted in 18K Yellow Gold, this exquisite piece showcases a heart-shaped carved green jade pendant, d...
Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace, the flexible tapering yellow gold body formed of three rows of scale-like collets each set with a round cabochon-cut turquoise, the h...
Turquoise, Gold
Unique 14k Yellow Gold Emerald and Sapphire Reversible Ring with Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Unique Emerald and Sapphire Reversible Ring with Diamonds in 14K Gold featuring natural gemstones of 1.24 carats and diamonds of 0.23 carats. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with ...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Roberto Cavalli 2003 Runway Cut-Out Silk Gown Showstopper Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Berlin, BE
Holy Grail Archival Cavalli Gown Thie beautiful Roberto Cavalli’s Spring/Summer 2003 gown is an exquisite statement in feminine allure, a masterpiece of fluid elegance. Well documen...
GIA 17.91 Carat Old Cushion Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring in Platinum
Located in La Jolla, CA
GIA certified 17.91 carat Old Cushion Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring in Platinum Old Cushion Diamond Ring features a Center Cushion Brilliant Cut Diamond with beautiful vintage carving ...
Diamond, Platinum
1.47 Carat No Oil Panjshir Emerald Cut Diamond Ring in Platinum by Merkaba
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A collector grade three stone platinum diamond ring centered on a rare 1.47 carat Panjshir Valley emerald in a crisp emerald cut, accompanied by an AGL report and designated no oil. ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Platinum
Stunning Thierry Mugler Archival FW 1986 Evening Gown Crystal Black Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Gorgeous extremely rare Iconic Thierry Mugler Evening Dress, FW 1986 Collection "Les Voleuses" Museum worthy Collectors Piece The most dramatic evening gown with amazing crystal rhi...
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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