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Rings For Sale
Ring with turquoise and brilliant cut diamonds up to 1.16ct 10.9 grams 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold entourage ring set with turquoise and entourage brilliant cut diamond up to 1.16ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size US 8 - EU 18.25(57) detailed description: The top of the...
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2010s Dutch Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Vintage 9ct Yellow Gold, 1940s Oval Shaped Star Set Diamond Signet Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Signet Ring 9ct Yellow Gold Hallmarked Birmingham- No Date Letter Makers Mark D J Circa 1940s Discover a timeless piece from the 1940s with this exquisite oval-shaped ...
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Mid-20th Century English Rings

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Magnificent GIA 4.63 Natural Black Opal Diamond Estate Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Leesburg, VA
Magnificent GIA 4.63 Natural Black Opal Diamond Estate Ring in 18K White Gold Material: 18K Gold Ring Size: 7.50 Hallmarks: 18K Ther Total Weight (grams): 8.00 PRIMARY STONE Type: ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Rings

Materials

Black Opal, White Gold

CARTIER Paris Tutti Frutti St Petersburg Ring In Platinum With Carved Gems &
Located in Miami, FL
Tutti Frutti cocktail ring designed by Cartier. This is an exceptional and very rare cocktail ring, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Cartier. The fabulous colorful ri...
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1990s French Art Deco Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Chalcedony, Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Platinum, Enamel

7.92 Carat Cushion Cut Natural No Heat Blue Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Greenwich, CT
Majestically dreamy this luminous 7.92 carat natural no heat cushion cut sapphire and diamond handmade platinum ring is destined to be a lasting legacy. AGL certification number 114...
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2010s American Contemporary Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Opal Emerald Cut Ring With Diamonds In 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Discover the ethereal beauty of the Limited Edition Opal Elegance Ring, a mesmerizing piece set in rich 18K yellow gold. Featuring a luminous 9x7 mm emerald-cut opal, this ring showc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pomellato Nudo Garnet Ring Classic 18k Rose Gold Fine Estate Jewelry 6
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed estate Pomellato garnet Nudo ring, crafted in 18 karat rose gold. Faceted garnet measures 10.5mm x 10.5mm. The garnet is in good condition with a few light surface ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Rings

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Blue Moonstone Cushion Bezel Ring - 3.72 cts
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim has bezel-set this mesmerizing cushion-cut blue moonstone, with its bluish, milky color, into 18 karat gold. The matte finish complements the beauty of the stone. Moonstone...
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2010s American Contemporary Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold

BURLE MARX 1970 Forma Livre Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With Pink Tourmaline
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring designed by Haroldo Burle Marx. This is a beautiful sculptural cocktail ring, created in Brazil by the artist jeweler Haroldo Burle Marx, back in the 1970. The rare ar...
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1970s Brazilian Modernist Vintage Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

ART DECO 1928 Geometric Ring In Platinum With 5.15 Ctw In Diamonds & Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco platinum ring with sapphires This is a beautiful antique cocktail ring, created in America during the art-deco period, back in the late 1920's. The beautiful ring was cr...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage Round and Baguette Cut Diamond Twisted Cluster Ring in 18k Gold
Located in London, GB
A highly unique twisted cluster ring set in 18k yellow and white gold. This highly unique piece is centrally set with a 0.46 carat round brilliant cut diamond which is securely bez...
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1990s Retro Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

0.75 Carat Radiant cut with 1.30 Carat Baguette Pie Cut Setting in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, 10
This stunning 0.75-carat radiant-cut diamond is paired with a 1.30-carat tapered baguette pie cut setting, creating a bold and sophisticated piece of jewelry. The radiant-cut diamond...
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2010s Thai Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Lapiz Lazuli and turquoise doime ring
Located in Uccle, BE
Vintage ring made of yellow gold 18 Karat. The ring is set with a Lapiz Lazuli cabochon and 8 turquoises. Weight of the ring: 12.5 grams Height of the ring: 1.7 cm The ring i...
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Late 20th Century European Modernist Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Certified 1.39 ct Art Deco platinum diamond signet ring
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful Art Deco signet ring in solid platinum with an old-cut diamond weighing 1.39 carats. It features geometric lines typical of the period, and a nice, modern design. It is of ...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Ilias Lalaounis 22k Gold Wide Wrap Wedding Band Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A bold and rich 22k yellow gold wide band ring from renowned Grecian jeweler Lalaounis. The Etruscan design, reminiscent of ancient times, was hand created displaying granulation, br...
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1970s Greek Etruscan Revival Vintage Rings

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold

Antique Art Deco 18K Gold Platinum Kashmir Sapphire Diamond Flexible Ring - AGL
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 18K Gold Platinum Kashmir Sapphire Diamond Flexible Ring - AGL/SSEF/GIA. This magnificent Art Deco ring is crafted in 18k rose gold and platinum. This ring...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Vintage 14k Gold Cabochon Lapis Turquoise & Diamond Bead Work Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- Numerous Natural Genuine Lapis - Round Ball Bead Shape - Prong Set - Rich Blue Color - 3.8mm each (approx.) (1) Natural Genuine Turquoise - Oval Cabochon Cut - Dual Pro...
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20th Century Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Zambian Emerald Cocktail Ring Diamond Settings 1.7 Carats Total 18K Gold
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Zambian Emerald = 1.41 Carats Cut: Emerald 16 Round Diamonds = 0.29 Carats Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Rin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Rings

Materials

Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Art Deco 2.40ct Diamond Toi et Moi Two Stone Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
A pair of sparkling old cut diamonds take centre stage in this Toi et Moi, two stone ring from the Art Deco era. Each diamond weighs 1.20 carat and is claw set into a refined platinu...
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cartier 1995 French Diamond Sapphire Ruby 18K Gold Vintage Rolling Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ring is comprised of three interlocking yellow gold bands Each flush set with either sapphires, rubies or diamonds Sapphires & rubies weigh approximately 0.48 carat total Transparent...
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1990s Rings

Materials

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

Medieval amuletic ring, circa 14th-15th century AD.
Located in London, GB
Medieval amuletic ring. A yellow gold D-shape band decorated with an engraved repeating pattern of points and sinuous omega shaped lines, approximately 5mm in width. Tested yellow go...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Rings

Victorian Diamond Turquoise Cabochon 14K Yellow Gold Antique Cluster Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring three round shaped turquoise cabochons flush set east to west Measuring 5.0 mm round and opaque saturated robin's egg blue in color Accented by old mine cut diamonds prong ...
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1890s Victorian Antique Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ilias Lalaounis 1990's Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Goat Head Vintage Bypass Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a bypass style ring terminating with a highly rendered goats head With grooved featured and granulated detail - accented by bezel set ruby Measuring 2.0 mm round and tran...
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1990s Rings

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Opal Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a round shaped opal cabochon measuring 7.5 mm round Translucent white in body color with spectral play-of-color Set by talon prongs with a halo surround of diamonds Old Eur...
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1860s Antique Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jean Vendôme - Square Ring in Yellow Gold and Diamonds
Located in PARIS, FR
Vintage square ring by jeweler Jean Vendôme. Made of 18-carat yellow gold (750 millièmes), it is set with 24 round brilliant-cut diamonds and 4 baguette-cut diamonds, totaling approx...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Pink Tourmaline Pear Cut 18k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Green Pink Tourmaline Pear Cut 18k Yellow Gold Ring. A stunning vintage Van Cleef & Arpels ring with a beautiful, light pink tourmaline gemstone. Fi...
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20th Century French Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Heart Ring And Pendant
Located in Birmingham, GB
Very Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Heart Ring AND Pendant. A unique and rare piece by Van Cleef & Arpels. A diamon...
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20th Century French Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. 2.51 ct Soleste Platinum Pear Shaped Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Springfield, IL
Tiffany & Co. 2.51 ct Soleste Platinum Pear Shaped Diamond Halo Engagement Ring This elegant Tiffany & Co. Soleste engagement ring features a stunning 2.20 ct pear brilliant cut dia...
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2010s American Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Platinum French Hallmarked, Single-Stone Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Diamond Ring Platinum French Stamped Circa 1930s Step back in time with this exquisite 1930s platinum engagement ring, a stunning embodiment of vintage elegance. At its h...
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Mid-20th Century French Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Braid Rope Ring with Box
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Braid Rope Diamond Ring. A stunning vintage VCA ring with a unique braid/rope design and an excellent...
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20th Century French Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, 1920s Diamond Daisy Illusion Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Daisy Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Circa 1920s Step back in time with this exquisite 1920s antique Daisy Ring, a true embodiment of vintage elegance. Crafted from lu...
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Early 20th Century European Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, Art Deco Calibrated Ruby and Diamond Target Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Target Ring 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum Circa 1920s Step into the elegance of the Art Deco era with this stunning original target ring, crafted from 18ct yellow gold and ...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Rings

Materials

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

Leto Lama 5.5 Cts Oval Emerald Cocktail Ring 18 Ct Gold
Located in London, GB
A One Of A Kind 18 Ct Gold Stunning Oval Emerald from Brazil of Medium - Mint Green vivacious hues . Ideal as a Cocktail Ring and for Special Occassion with Frosted Hammered Finish...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Rings

Materials

Emerald, Gold

TIFFANY & Co. Forever Platinum 4.5mm Lucida Wedding Band Ring 11.5 Men's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Forever Platinum 4.5mm Lucida Wedding Band Ring 11.5 Men's Metal: Platinum Size: 11.5 Band Width: 4.5mm Weight: 9.10 grams Hallmark: ©TIFFANY & CO. Pt950 Condition: Ex...
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2010s American Rings

Materials

Platinum

Vintage 18ct Gold & Platinum , French 1940s Diamond Pave Bombe Cocktail Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Cocktail Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum French Circa 1940s Elevate your jewellery collection with this exquisite bombe-style ring, masterfully crafted in 18ct yellow gold and...
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Mid-20th Century French Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 18ct Gold Art Nouveau Rose Cut Diamond Ring hand carved floral detail
Located in Brighton, GB
Art Nouveau Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Tested Circa 1890 Fabulous diamond ring from the Art Nouveau period. A beautifully crafted gold band with hand carved floral detail & a single...
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Late 19th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Dubini Constantine Ancient Roman Bronze Coin Black Rhodium Silver Ring
Located in London, GB
This DUBINI coin ring from the 'Empires' collection features an authentic Roman Imperial bronze coin depicting Constantine the Great set in black rhodium sterling silver. Coin Ø 14-...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Rings

Materials

Sterling Silver, Rhodium, Silver, Bronze

Vintage 1950s 18ct Yellow Gold French Hallmarked, Diamond Buckle Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Gold Buckle Ring 18ct Yellow Gold French Hallmarked Circa 1950s Introducing a stunning 18ct yellow gold buckle ring that beautifully combines elegance and craftsmanship. ...
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Mid-20th Century French Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

New 8.9 Carat Blue Emerald Cut & Baguette Cut Sapphire Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
The stone is from Africa and is just exquisite. It is a beautiful Blue Sapphire and is 8.9 cts. It is an emerald cut stone and measures 12 x 10 mm and has beautiful baguette cut Lig...
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Preloved 18ct White Gold, Art Deco Style Sapphire & Diamond Rectangular Cluster
Located in Brighton, GB
Preloved Sapphire & Diamond Ring 18ct White Gold Circa 2000 Step back in time with this exquisite deco-style cluster ring, a stunning embodiment of vintage elegance. Crafted from...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Lab Grown Diamond Sapphire Costume Jewelry Ring
Located in New York, NY
Our exclusive costume jewellery is unique; this is the only jewel of such quality, design and elegance found on 1stibs. Lab Grown Royal Blue Kashmir Color 12 Carat Sapphire CZ Diamon...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Sterling Silver

Antique Georgian Style 18K Yellow Gold Ochre Glass Baronet Intaglio Signet Ring
Located in New York, NY
Antique 19th century Georgian style 18K yellow gold ochre glass intaglio Baronet signet ring Substantial, fine quality 18K yellow gold Baronet signet ring with a very unusual intagli...
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19th Century European Georgian Antique Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

New African 6 Carat Purple Alexandrite & Diamond Cut Sapphire Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
What a beautiful ring this is!. I just love the design. It is a size 6.5. It is from Africa and is a very high quality stone. The stone is a fancy oval cut stone and is 6 cts. ...
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Rings

Materials

Alexandrite, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Van Cleef & Arpels 1960 Geometric Ring 18Kt Gold 2.68 Ctw Diamonds Chrysoprase
Located in Miami, FL
Gem set cocktail ring designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. An unusual retro cocktail ring, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Van Cleef & Arpels, back in the 1960. This bold...
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Chrysophrase, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

New 3.20 Carat Yellow Sapphire Yellow Gold PL Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
The ring is just stunning and beautiful yellow sapphires like this are very rare! It is a size 6.5. This stone is from Sri Lanka. It is a beautiful fancy cut round stone and is 3.2...
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold

IGI JEWELREPORT 14k gold ring with brilliant and single cut diamond up to 0.70ct
Located in The Hague, ZH
IGI JEWELREPORT - 14k white gold ring set with diamond 0.70 ct - ring size US 7 - EU 17.25 (54) detailed description: Including IGI certificate - F4J73109 ANTWERP, March 14, 2016 ...
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2010s Dutch Art Nouveau Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 1.20ct - 18k white gold - 9.1 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold ring set with brilliant cut diamonds up to 1.20ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size US 5.25 - EU 16 (50) detailed description: the top of the ring is 1.1 cm wide weight 9.1...
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2010s Dutch Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

IGI Diamond Solitaire ring with brilliant cut diamond up to 1.03ct 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold solitaire ring with brilliant cut diamond up to 1.03ct – G – VS1 – according to IGI diamond report - ring size US 7 – EU 17.25(54) Detailed description the top of th...
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2010s Dutch Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Ring with sapphire and single cut diamonds up to 0.25ct - 6.3 grams - 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold ring set with sapphire and single cut diamonds up to 0.25ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size US 7.5 - EU 17.75(56) detailed description the top of the ring is 1.4 cm wide a...
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2010s Dutch Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

10K Green Sapphire Ring Size 6
Located in Webster, SD
This beautiful estate ring is 10k yellow gold with white gold accenting beneath the 3 tiny diamonds. This ring features 4 oval cut, 3x5mm green sapphire gemstones. The face of this r...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Rings

Materials

Green Sapphire, 10k Gold

Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 1.50ct - 3.9 grams - 14k white gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold ring with central brilliant cut diamond up to 1.38ct – I/J – Pique 1 – and with side stones brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.12ct – F/G – VS/SI - ring size US 7 – EU 17(...
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2010s Dutch Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

ART NOUVEAU Ring with old mine cut diamond up to 0.50ct - 14k white gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
ART NOUVEAU 14k white gold solitaire ring set with old mine cut diamond. 0.50ct - G - P1 - ring size U.S. 8.5 - EU. 18.5(58) detailed description: The top of the ring is 5.7 mm wid...
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1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Vintage Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natural Honey Color Chrysoberyl Cat's Eye Ring with Diamonds in Platinum
Located in Kowloon, HK
This gorgeous ring features a stunning natural chrysoberyl cat's eye stone displaying a silky band of light running across the center. It is hand-crafted and designed by us and embel...
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2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Rings

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Platinum

Antique 18ct Yellow & White Gold Art Nouveau Oval Amethyst Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Amethyst Ring 18ct Yellow & White Gold Tested Circa 1910-1920 This exquisite 18ct two-tone gold Art Nouveau ring beautifully captures the essence of the era with its elega...
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum 1920s Original Art Deco Ruby & Diamond Plaque Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Art Deco Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Circa 1920s Introducing a stunning 18ct Gold Art Deco Plaque Ring, a true statement piece for any jewellery lover. This fabulous ring s...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Star Set Diamond Band Ring, Hallmarked Birmingham 1917
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Band Ring 18ct Gold Hallmarked Birmingham 1917 This 18ct yellow gold ring is an exquisite piece of jewellery that is sure to catch your eye. It features a beautifully ta...
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Early 20th Century English Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, Edwardian Aquamarine and Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Aquamarine & Diamond Ring 18ct Rose Gold & Platinum Circa 1910 Step into elegance with this stunning Edwardian up-finger ring, crafted from 18ct rose gold and platinum. ...
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20th Century English Edwardian Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

14k yellow gold ring set with oval cut Corallium Rubrum – 6.2 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold ring set with oval cut Corallium Rubrum – 6.2 grams - ring size US 10 – EU 19.75 (62) detailed description: The top of the ring is in an oval shape of 2.3 cm by 1.6...
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1880s Dutch High Victorian Antique Rings

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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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