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Rings For Sale
Buccellati Aquamarine and Diamond Band Ring
Located in Darnestown, MD
Exquisite diamond band ring by Buccellati with a central aquamarine that weighs approximately 2 carats. The ring is 18 karat white gold and platinum with the exception of the yellow ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond

Van Cleef & Arpels French 18K Yellow Gold Enamel Polka Dot Dome Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Metal: 18K Yellow Gold and Enamel Era: Vintage Circa: 1990's's Hallmarks: Signed, Numbered, French Eagle Head, Makers, and Purity Marks Size: 4 Gram weight...
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1990s Modern Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Gold Snake Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960-70s, 18k, attributed Switzerland. Mixing ancient aesthetics with mod sixties verve, this snake ring is visually arresting and smartly au courant. Finely fashioned in poli...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Rings

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Snake Ring
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Art Deco 18k/Platinum GIA Diamond Engagement Ring 4.07ct
Located in Narberth, PA
An incredible diamond engagement ring from the Art Deco (ca1930s) era! This stunning piece is crafted in 18k yellow gold and platinum and features an exquisite old mine cut cushion b...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Georgian French 18k Ruby and Diamond Navette Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A breathtaking ring from the Georgian (ca1790s) era! Crafted in 18k yellow gold, this ring features an incredible navette centerpiece. The centerpiece features a central, large old m...
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1750s American Georgian Antique Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

CARTIER Vintage Platinum Diamond Pyramid Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
This exquisite vintage diamond ring is a signed piece by Cartier! Crafted in platinum, the centerpiece of this substantial pyramid ring is adorned with a variety of mixed cut diamond...
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Late 20th Century French Retro Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

An 18 Carat Gold and Diamond Solitair Ring
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat yellow gold solitaire ring, finely chased, set with a brilliant-cut diamond (app. 0.75 carat, E-F, Vs) in a polished, closed bezel, French. weight: 9.9 g size: 18.5 mm /...
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1990s French Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Bulgari Baccellato Pink Tourmaline & Amethyst Heart Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
Bulgari Baccellato iconic ring, made of 18 yellow gold and set with natural heart shaped half pink tourmaline and half amethyst. Circa 1980’ Size 54, resizable Stamped, with the mak...
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Late 20th Century Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold

18k Yellow Gold High Quality Ruby & Pave Diamond Domed Cocktail Bombe Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s) -- (90) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - G/H Color - VS1/VS2 Clarity - 1.65ctw (approx.) (15) Natural Genuine Rubies - Square Calibre Step Cut ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Art Deco Lapis Lazuli Ring
Located in New Orleans, LA
This stunning Art Deco ring by Cartier embodies timeless elegance and exceptional design. At its center is a sugarloaf cut lapis lazuli, its rich blue color accentuated by sleek blac...
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20th Century French Art Deco Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, White Gold, Enamel

Antique Gold Engraved Carnelian Cherub Eros Intaglio Ring Signet Ring
Located in London, GB
A striking gold ring, dating from the early 20th century. The figural shoulders are adorned with angelic putti motifs, delicately sculpted to depict Eros, the Greek God of love and d...
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Early 20th Century Classical Roman Rings

Materials

9k Gold

Men's Certified Colombian Cabochon Emerald and Diamond RIng
Located in New York, NY
Men's Certified Colombian Cabochon Emerald and Diamond RIng A yellow gold ring adorned with a cabochon emerald and adorned with baguette-cut diamonds. Accompanied by AGL certifica...
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20th Century Unknown Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Vintage Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Center Stone: 4 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Weight: Approximately .30 Carats Color: F Clarity: VS Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Era: Vintage Circa: 1980s Hallmarks: Purity and Makers Mark...
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1980s Vintage Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Ancient Coin Ring
Located in San Antonio, TX
Bulgari Monete Ring with an ancient coin signed Leontini 500-466 BC signed Bulgari. The coin is 11mm and weighs .70 grams.
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1980s Italian Vintage Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Melissa Venus Victrix Intaglio Signet Ring Carnelian 18K Gold ØUS8/5.8gr
Located in SE
Old Signet Unisex intaglio 18K (tested) Gold Ring featuring Carnelian(type of Agate)stone with the detailed carved depiction of Cupid receiving the arrows from his mother, goddess Ve...
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Late 18th Century European Greek Revival Antique Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold

Vintage Custom Men's Solid Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Detailed Lion Head Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Rubies - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Deep Red Color - 0.04ctw (approx.) (eyes) (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - ...
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20th Century Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dubini Egyptian Scarab Faience Ancient 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
This DUBINI ring features an egyptian faience scarab set in 18K yellow gold. See our selections of scarabs to create your unique ring. Dimensions of Scarabs: 13x19x10mm HISTORY Along with the pyramids, sphinxes, and mummies, the scarabs are one of the most familiar objects representing Egypt. Scarabs have been collected for centuries and were particularly popular in the 19th and early 20th centuries. “Scarabaeus sacer is the Latin name for the dung beetle. Today most people do not have great appreciation for this insect, but this variety and several other members of the family Scarabaeidae, were sacred to the ancient Egyptians. The Egyptians connected the beetles’ habits of rolling balls of dung around their eggs with the concept of eternal life in the after-world. The meaning of Kheper or Scarab was “”becoming, being, metamorphosing, generation, new life, virility, and resurrection.”” Representations of the beetle were an essential symbol in Egyptian art and a whole class of seals and amulets were made in its image. These little amulets of beetle form often bear hieroglyphic designs on their base, including good luck wishes, the names gods, and the names of individuals both noble and common. The most obviously interesting scarabs are those with names of kings, of the royal family, and of officials. Pharaohs were worshiped as gods, and the names of the current pharaoh or a popular deceased pharaohs, such as Thothemes III, were used to bring good luck to the bearer. Scarabs were manufactured in a wide variety of materials including steatite, faience, stone, glass, and bone, from the Old Kingdom...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Egyptian Revival Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Bvlgari B.zero1 Three Band White Gold Ring, 'B-8'
Located in Miami, FL
Brilliance Jewels, Miami Questions? Call Us Anytime! 786,482,8100 Ring Size: 48 (US) ; 4.5 (US) Designer: Bvlgari Collection: B.zero1 Style: 3 - Band Metal: White Gold​​​​​​​ ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Rings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Vivid Orange Citrine Heart Cut 18k Yellow Gold Band Ring
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Tiffany & Co. Vivid Orange Yellow Citrine Heart Cut 18k Yellow Gold Band Ring. A beautifully made yellow gold ring set with a stunning vivid pink heart cut natural tourmaline. ...
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20th Century Rings

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold 14.9g Solid Heavy 13mm Wide Band Ring Size 5.75
Located in Guilford, CT
Condition:  Excellent Condition, Professionally Cleaned and Polished Metal:  14k Gold (Marked, and Professionally Tested) Weight:  14.9g Width:  13mm Size:  5.75 Markings:  "14k" It...
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21st Century and Contemporary Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold 15g Mother of Pearl Diamond and Sapphire Ring Size 7.25
Located in Guilford, CT
Condition:  Excellent Condition, Professionally Cleaned and Polished Metal:  18k Gold (Marked, and Professionally Tested) Weight:  15.1g Gemstone: Mother of Pearl Gemstone: Two Rou...
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21st Century and Contemporary Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Whimsical Art Nouveau Ruby & Old Mine Cut Pear Diamond Ribbon Motif Ring
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: A striking art nouveau toi et moi ribbon motif ring. Centered by a 0.30 carat old mine pear shaped diamond, and a 0.20 carat vivid red pear shaped rub...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Estate PIPPO PEREZ 18K Pave Diamond Buckle Italian Cocktail Ring 6.96cttw G Vs
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A spectacular cocktail ring done by Italian designer Pippo Perez. It has been crafted in 18k white gold and meticulously pavé set with with approximately 6.96cttw in G-H color Vs1+ c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian Bezel Set European Cut Diamond & Sapphire Three Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: An exquisite engagement ring showcasing a 0.75-carat European-cut diamond, with a clarity of SI2 and a color grade of I. The diamond is elegantly fla...
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Rings

Materials

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

Victorian Turquoise Blue Enamel, Rose Cut Diamond, & Natural Pearl Star Ring
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: A captivating Victorian dome ring from 1870, showcasing a central star motif arrangement of natural white pearls. These pearls are elegantly complemen...
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1870s Victorian Antique Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian Garnet & Rose Cut Diamond Ring in 20 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: A striking Victorian ring showcasing a 4.00 carat heart-cut garnet with a deep red hue. The garnet is surrounded by 0.60 carats of rose-cut diamonds, ...
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1870s Victorian Antique Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Art Deco 14K Kite Aquamarine Diamond North South Filigree Cocktail Ring
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An original Art Deco north /south filigree cocktail ring done in intricately worked 14K white gold and set with two matching kite shaped natural aquamarines with a small old cut diam...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.45ct Marquise Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Of timeless & visually striking design, this exquisite handmade piece is centring a Marquise Cut Diamond – desirable & sought-after nowadays - of impressive size – 0.45ct approx....
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2010s Australian Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Fine Mikimoto Pearl (5.5mm x 6) & Diamond Handmade Retro Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This exquisite handmade piece of jewelry is showcasing 6 top quality Mikimoto (cultured) Pearls each of 5.5mm in diameter, of finest radiant crème colour & high mirror-like lustr...
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Spikes-Tu Swiss Tungsten Ring with Checkerboard Design, Size 8.25
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Tungsten carbide ring by Spikes-Tu. Silver-colored checkerboard design. Size: 8.25. Width: 8 mm. Weight: 11.6 grams.
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Rings

18k White Gold Baguette Cut Diamond Dome Ring
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in luxury with our 18k Diamond Dome Ring. Crafted in shimmering 18k white gold, this stunning piece features a total of 3.58 carats of sparkling diamonds. With a ring size of...
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21st Century and Contemporary Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k White Gold Princess Cut Diamond Wide Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
18k White Gold Princess Cut Diamond Wide Band Ring Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age. Ring size: 6.50 Width: 10.9mm wide Markings: “18k” "...
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21st Century and Contemporary Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18k White Gold Trilliant Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
18k Trilliant Cut Diamond Ring Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age. Ring size: 6.75 Markings: “T864” "750" Metal: 18k White Gold Weight: 4.0...
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21st Century and Contemporary Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K White Gold Baguette Cut Diamond Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Baguette Cut Diamond Band Ring Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age. Ring size: 6.50 Markings: "750" Metal: 18k White Gold Wei...
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21st Century and Contemporary Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K White Gold Princess Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Princess Cut Diamond Ring Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age. Ring size: 6.75 Markings: "750" "18k" Metal: 18k White Gold We...
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21st Century and Contemporary Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18k White Gold Baguette and Marquise Cut Diamond Wide Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
This stunning 18k Baguette and Marquise Cut Diamond Wide Band Ring is crafted with 18k white gold and features a wide band adorned with 0.44 carats of baguette cut diamonds and 1.19 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k White Gold Marquise Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
18k White Gold Marquise Cut Diamond Ring Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age. Ring size: 7.75 Markings: "750" Metal: 18k White Gold Weight: ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k White Gold Diamond Wide Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
18k White Gold Diamond Wide Band Ring Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age. Ring size: 6.50 Width: 14.9mm wide Markings: “T864” "750" Metal: ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18k White Gold Baguette Cut Diamond Wide Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
18k White Gold Baguette Cut Diamond Wide Band Ring Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age. Ring size: 6.50 Width: 6.7 mm wide Markings: “T864” ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tungsten Carbide Ring with Blue Marble Colored Center Band, Size 8.5
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Tungsten carbide ring. Features a center band of blue marble color. Width: 8 mm. Size: 8.5. Weight: 13.3 grams.
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Rings

Tungsten Carbide Ring with Blue Center Stripe, Size 8
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Tungsten carbide ring with blue center stripe. Size: 8. Width: 8 mm. Weight: 13.4 grams.
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Rings

Antique Ring natural 1.25ct Emerald 0.45ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS6/ 4.25gr
Located in SE
Emerald and Diamonds Ring with parts in solid 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum. Band hallmarked 18ct, Plat. Likely German, hand -made ca. 1930s - 1950s. Bezel set natural square cut E...
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1930s German Retro Vintage Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Antique 15ct Gold, Early Victorian Pearl & Rose Cut Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Daisy Cluster Ring 15ct Gold Tested Circa 1875 Presenting a stunning Victorian daisy-shaped cluster ring, perfect for Bridgerton enthusiasts. This exquisite ring feature...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold

Vintage 18ct Yellow & White Gold, 1960s Diamond Heart Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Heart Cluster Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1960s This exquisite 18ct gold vintage ring is sure to capture hearts with its romantic design. At the centre, a brilliant-cut d...
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Mid-20th Century European Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Sapphire & Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire Cluster Ring 15ct Gold Stamped Circa 1880 This stunning antique Victorian sapphire and diamond cluster ring is crafted from 15ct gold and features a beautiful, ...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18ct White Gold, 1920’s Rectangular Diamond Three Stone Trilogy Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Ring 18ct White Gold Tested Circa 1920s Introducing a beautiful piece of vintage elegance, this extraordinary 18ct white gold three-stone ring hails from the ench...
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Early 20th Century European Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Estate 18K White Gold Multicolored Sapphire Cross Cocktail Ring Sz 5.75 5.05cttw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A bold and colorful contemporary ring crafted in 18K white gold and set corner to corner with 5.05cttw (stamped) in multicolored natural sapphires (heat only). It is set with both sq...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Original Art Deco Natural Aquamarine and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Original Art Deco Natural Aquamarine and Diamond Cluster Ring mounted in Platinum. A refreshingly cool light blue hue colors the billowy cushion-cut aquamarine that glistens. The gem...
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1920s European Art Deco Vintage Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Estate 18K Yellow Blue Baguette Sapphire Wide Cocktail Band Ring Sz 7
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A contemporary, elegant wide band cocktail ring done in 18K yellow gold and channel set with 1.64cttw in blue sapphires as well as pavé set with 2.17cttw in yellow sapphires. Dimen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Cabochon Ruby Floral Wide Cocktail Ring 6.80cttw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
This gorgeous domed cocktail ring is done in 18K yellow gold and set with 5.80cttw in vivid red natural cabochon rubies as well as 1cttw in G-H color Vs1-2 clarity round diamonds. A ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate AREZZO 18K White Gold Cut Aquamarine Diamond Wide Cocktail Ring 17.13ctw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An impressive cocktail ring done in 18K white gold by Italian maker, AREZZO. It is centered by a 15.93ct natural emerald cut aquamarine and flanked by 1.20cttw in F-G color Vs1-2 cla...
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21st Century and Contemporary Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold

Tungsten Carbide Ring with Textured Red Stripe, Size 8.25
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Tungsten carbide band with a red stripe. Size: 8.25. Width: 8 mm. Weight: 10.3 grams.
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Rings

Tungsten Carbide Band Ring with Blue Center Stripe, Size 5
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Tungsten carbide band ring. Features a blue stripe around the center. Weight: 12.4 grams. Width: 8 mm.
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Rings

Tungsten Carbide Band Ring with Green Center Stripe, Size 8
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Tungsten carbide ring. Features a green stripe in the middle. Size: 8. Width: 8 mm. Weight: 11.9 grams.
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Rings

Tungsten Carbide Ring with Yellow Center Stripe, Size 8
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Tungsten carbide ring. Features a band of yellow in the center. Size: 8. Width: 8 mm. Weight: 10.3 grams.
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Rings

Estate 18K Diamond South Sea Pearl Spiral Swirl Freeform Cocktail Ring 16.5mm
Located in Winter Springs, FL
This elegantly designed contemporary cocktail ring is crafted in 18K rose gold and centered by a 16.55mm South Sea pearl exhibiting a beautiful cream color with very even luster with...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Nohe Tungsten Carbide Band Ring with Green Marble Stripe, Size 8.25
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Tungsten carbide band ring by Nohe. Features green marble stripe in the middle. Extremely hard material and resistant to dents and scratches. Size 8.25. Width: 8 mm. Weight: 11.8 grams.
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Rings

Silver Heart Sutra Ring with Buddhist Prayer, Size 11.75
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Features small engraved Buddhist prayer on exterior. Metal: 0.950 silver. Weight: 12.2 grams. Size: 11.75.
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Rings

Materials

Silver

Antique and Vintage Rings, Cocktail Rings and Art Deco Rings for Sale on 1stDibs

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 ringsvintage 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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