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Vintage School Ring

Vintage Retro Collectible 1971 14k Gold Elongated Oval Citrine School Ring
Vintage Retro Collectible 1971 14k Gold Elongated Oval Citrine School Ring

Vintage Retro Collectible 1971 14k Gold Elongated Oval Citrine School Ring

Located in Montclair, NJ

–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Citrine - Elongated Oval Cut - Prong Set - Deep Orangy Brown Color - 17x8.3mm (approx.) Material: Solid 14k yellow gold Weight: 3.6 Grams Ring Size: 6...

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1970s Retro Vintage School Ring

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 10kt, Solid Gold Multi Colored 1953 High School Ring with Enamel Crest
Art Deco 10kt, Solid Gold Multi Colored 1953 High School Ring with Enamel Crest

Art Deco 10kt, Solid Gold Multi Colored 1953 High School Ring with Enamel Crest

Located in Long Beach, CA

Solid Gold Multi Colored Rose, Yellow, White CIRCA / YEAR: 1953 SIZE: 10.25 This classic Art Deco ring is hand constructed for a high school, likely back east in solid 10Kt Gold.

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1950s American Art Deco Vintage School Ring

Materials

10k Gold

Solid 10Kt. Gold Art Deco Die Struck School Ring Hand Constructed from 1940's
Solid 10Kt. Gold Art Deco Die Struck School Ring Hand Constructed from 1940's

Solid 10Kt. Gold Art Deco Die Struck School Ring Hand Constructed from 1940's

Located in Long Beach, CA

STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 10Kt. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's SIZE: 6.5 LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This elegant and classic Military style ring is entirely ...

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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vintage School Ring

Vintage Artcarved 14k Gold Carved Black Onyx Initial UT School Signet Ring
Vintage Artcarved 14k Gold Carved Black Onyx Initial UT School Signet Ring

Vintage Artcarved 14k Gold Carved Black Onyx Initial UT School Signet Ring

By Artcarved

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Onyx - Oval Shape - Carved - Bezel Set - Black Color - 9x5.8mm (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 4.2 Grams Ring Size: 5.5 (Measured...

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20th Century Vintage School Ring

Materials

Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Ring 10Kt. Yellow Gold Philadelphia Olney High School, 1941 Size 8
Art Deco Ring 10Kt. Yellow Gold Philadelphia Olney High School, 1941 Size 8

Art Deco Ring 10Kt. Yellow Gold Philadelphia Olney High School, 1941 Size 8

Located in Long Beach, CA

Crafted in 10K Yellow Gold, this charming class ring is from Olney High School in Philadelphia and is dated 1941.

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1940s American Art Deco Vintage School Ring

Materials

10k Gold

10K Yellow Gold 5.45 Ct. Lab Spinel Bushwick High School Class of 1955 Ring
10K Yellow Gold 5.45 Ct. Lab Spinel Bushwick High School Class of 1955 Ring

10K Yellow Gold 5.45 Ct. Lab Spinel Bushwick High School Class of 1955 Ring

Located in New York, NY

Weight: 8.5 Grams Stone: 5.45 Ct. Lab Spinel (13 x 10.75 x 5.1) Measurements: 19.77 x 20.9 x 5 mm Ring Size: 7.75 Hallmark: NRDCO 10K Engraved Script Inside Shank: AWB ITEM #: BR-14...

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Mid-20th Century Retro Vintage School Ring

Materials

Spinel, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Synthetic Ruby and 10k Yellow Gold Graduation Ring 1971
Vintage Synthetic Ruby and 10k Yellow Gold Graduation Ring 1971

Vintage Synthetic Ruby and 10k Yellow Gold Graduation Ring 1971

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This fine and impressive vintage signet ring has been crafted in 10k yellow gold. The ring is ornamented with a feature cabochon cut synthetic ruby, surrounded by 'Rock Hill High Sc...

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1970s American Vintage School Ring

Materials

Yellow Gold

Extra Large Industrial Rotating Ring  Coat Tree Clothing Rack
Extra Large Industrial Rotating Ring  Coat Tree Clothing Rack

Extra Large Industrial Rotating Ring Coat Tree Clothing Rack

By GoodForm

Located in New York, NY

Incredible industrial school free standing rotating coat ring stand, in very good, original condition.

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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Vintage School Ring

Materials

Steel

Morning Coffee Break, Saturday Evening Post Cover, 1959
Morning Coffee Break, Saturday Evening Post Cover, 1959

Morning Coffee Break, Saturday Evening Post Cover, 1959

By Amos Sewell

Located in Fort Washington, PA

In mother’s ears is a faint, faraway ringing —would it be an echo of the youthful din that has dinned in her ears all summer, or does she think she hears what she is merely imagining...

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1950s Vintage School Ring

Materials

Oil, Board

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Harvard's Prestigious Graduate School of Business Alumni Class Ring in 14kt Gold
Harvard's Prestigious Graduate School of Business Alumni Class Ring in 14kt Gold

Harvard's Prestigious Graduate School of Business Alumni Class Ring in 14kt Gold

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

This 1981 Harvard esteemed Graduate School of Business class were issued these rings not only in the higher standard purity precious metal featuring 14kt gold with a .15 Carat featur...

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1980s American Vintage School Ring

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Great Brutalist Colorful Signed Curtis Jere Schoolhouse Wall Sculpture
Great Brutalist Colorful Signed Curtis Jere Schoolhouse Wall Sculpture

Great Brutalist Colorful Signed Curtis Jere Schoolhouse Wall Sculpture

By Curtis Jeré

Located in Mount Penn, PA

Intricate mixed metal and materials enameled and torch cut schoolhouse with American flag on pole and ringing school bell. Great detail with blue, yellow and red bicycles in front on...

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1970s American Brutalist Vintage School Ring

F & F Felger for J.E. Caldwell Tourmaline and Diamond Ring
F & F Felger for J.E. Caldwell Tourmaline and Diamond Ring

F & F Felger for J.E. Caldwell Tourmaline and Diamond Ring

Located in Litchfield, CT

Remark: “The Philadelphia story is all about old school truth and new school style.” SIZE: Ring Size: 6 1/2 WEIGHT: 6.0 grams STONES: 4.50 carat rubellite tourmaline...

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1970s American Vintage School Ring

Materials

Tourmaline, White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Italian Diamond Ring 3.10ct VV2-VS1
Natural Italian Diamond Ring 3.10ct VV2-VS1

Natural Italian Diamond Ring 3.10ct VV2-VS1

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H 3.55 in W 1.97 in D 3.55 in

Natural Italian Diamond Ring 3.10ct VV2-VS1

By Italian school XX ct.

Located in Madrid, ES

Title: Natural Diamond Ring Dimension: 9.54 - 9.57x 5.58mm Material: Natural Diamond Additional Information: Ring with Natural Diamond, Round brilliant cut, set in claws, 3.10ct, ...

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20th Century Italian Modern Vintage School Ring

Materials

Stone

10 Karat Black Onyx School Ring, Circa 1955
10 Karat Black Onyx School Ring, Circa 1955

10 Karat Black Onyx School Ring, Circa 1955

Located in Palm Desert, CA

This vintage 10K gold school ring showcases a sleek black onyx cabochon, measuring 10.8mm x 5.2mm.

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1950s American Retro Vintage School Ring

Materials

Onyx, Yellow Gold, Gold, 10k Gold

Vintage Cabochon Sapphire Diamond 4.56 Carat Gold  Scale of Justice Ring Size 11
Vintage Cabochon Sapphire Diamond 4.56 Carat Gold  Scale of Justice Ring Size 11

Vintage Cabochon Sapphire Diamond 4.56 Carat Gold Scale of Justice Ring Size 11

Located in New York, NY

The sapphire is set in a gold mounting that is designed to resemble a school ring, with the scale of justice prominently featured on the top of the ring.

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Mid-20th Century North American Retro Vintage School Ring

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1973 NJSIAA Football Championship Ring, 10 Karat Gold Roxbury High School
1973 NJSIAA Football Championship Ring, 10 Karat Gold Roxbury High School

1973 NJSIAA Football Championship Ring, 10 Karat Gold Roxbury High School

Located in Greensboro, NC

Crafted by Herff Jones in 10k yellow gold, this 1973 New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association high school football championship ring features a gleaming synthetic blue s...

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1970s Unknown Vintage School Ring

Materials

10k Gold, Yellow Gold

10 Karat Gold Onyx Inlay Cleveland 1948 High School Traditional Graduation Ring
10 Karat Gold Onyx Inlay Cleveland 1948 High School Traditional Graduation Ring

10 Karat Gold Onyx Inlay Cleveland 1948 High School Traditional Graduation Ring

Located in Milford, DE

A classy 10K gold 1948 class ring with onyx inlay. The face features a motif of a man and inscribed "Grover Cleveland High School" and "Pro deo et patria."

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Late 20th Century Vintage School Ring

Materials

Onyx, 10k Gold

Jade Ring in Rose Gold, circa 1940s
Jade Ring in Rose Gold, circa 1940s

Jade Ring in Rose Gold, circa 1940s

Located in Northampton, MA

But I'm also all for doing things old-school. And that's what this ring is: a fine, old-school men's jade ring that will last for another 100 years without blinking.

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1940s Unknown Retro Vintage School Ring

Materials

Jade, 10k Gold

Glassy Jade Ring Midcentury Highly Translucent Certified Untreated Size 10
Glassy Jade Ring Midcentury Highly Translucent Certified Untreated Size 10

Glassy Jade Ring Midcentury Highly Translucent Certified Untreated Size 10

Located in Northampton, MA

This men's jadeite jade ring represents old-school class: hand-fabricated in America in the 1960s, hand-crafted to perfection.

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Vintage School Ring

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold

Unisex 10 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Signet Ring, Dated 1951
Unisex 10 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Signet Ring, Dated 1951

Unisex 10 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Signet Ring, Dated 1951

Located in Long Beach, CA

Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1951 SIZE: 6.25 This is a darling, High School class ring crafted in 10Kt Solid Yellow Gold in a classic Art Deco Style design with a stylized gold and enam...

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1950s American Art Deco Vintage School Ring

Materials

Onyx, 10k Gold

College Ring, Westwood, USA High School, 1958, 10 Karat Yellow Gold
College Ring, Westwood, USA High School, 1958, 10 Karat Yellow Gold

College Ring, Westwood, USA High School, 1958, 10 Karat Yellow Gold

Located in Heerlen, NL

One (1) 10K. Yeloow Gold COLLEGE Ring. Westwood USA High School Year: 1958 Dark Green Glas in the ring (Syntetic glas) Weight: 5.98 grams messerment: 14 x 9 x 5 mm.

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1950s American Art Deco Vintage School Ring

Materials

10k Gold, Yellow Gold

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STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 10Kt. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's SIZE: 8 This unique hand made ring is set with a genuine Hematite Stone that is hand carved by m...

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Located in Scottsdale, AZ

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Vintage School Ring

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Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Located in Chipping Campden, GB

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1920s Unknown Vintage School Ring

Materials

Gold

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Handmade Art Deco Ring from 1928 Solid 10Kt. Multi Colored Gold Size 3 with Onyx
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Located in Long Beach, CA

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10k Gold

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Located in Montreal, QC

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Located in Beverly Hills, CA

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14k Gold

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Located in London, England

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14k Gold

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Vintage School Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage school ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 18k gold and yellow gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 20 antique edition and 2 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect vintage school ring may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic vintage school ring over the years, but those made by Bulgari, Alfred Philippe for Trifari and David Morris are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Take a look at a vintage school ring featuring diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for a cabochon version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and mixed cut alternatives. Most of our vintage school ring for sale are for women, but there are 7 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Vintage School Ring?

The price for a vintage school ring starts at $76 and tops out at $250,000 with these photography, on average, selling for $3,200.

Finding the Right Rings for You

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.