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Rings For Sale
Style: Art Nouveau
Style: Retro
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.6 grams. Totally is diamond 0.65 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vs-s1 clarity. Totally is sapphire 0.60 ct. Ring size is US 7 (We offe...
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1980s European Retro Vintage Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

French 1970s Aquamarine Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark. A solitaire-style white gold ring featuring a round aquamarine held in 6 claws on a gold wire basket. On either side of the head, at...
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1970s French Retro Vintage Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Circa 1980s 8k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Cocktail Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.1 grams. Totally is diamond about 0.75 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs clarity. Ring size is US 6 (We offer free resizing) We ca...
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1980s European Retro Vintage Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Vintage 4.05 Carat GIA Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring by Cartier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 4.05 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring by Cartier NY, composed of platinum. Featuring a 4.05 Carat Old European Cut Diamond, GIA certified I color/VS2 ...
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1940s American Retro Vintage Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Original Circa 1980s Natural Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 7.1 grams. Totally is diamond about 0.70 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs clarity. Ring size is US 9.25 (We offer free resizing) We...
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1980s European Retro Vintage Rings

Materials

Diamond

Vintaga 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Emerald Decorated Strong Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 9.4 grams. Totally diamond is 4.45 ct. The diamond is has G color and vs clarity. Totally is emerald 1.20 ct. Ring size is US 8.5 (We offer fr...
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1990s European Retro Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Kenneth J Lane KJL Pave Crystal Disco Ball Cocktail Ring, Silver Tone Sz 4-8
Located in Milford, DE
Elevate your evening attire with the Kenneth J Lane Disco Ball cocktail ring. This exquisite piece features a dazzling display of pave-set crystals that catch the light from every an...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Retro Rings

Materials

Crystal

Kenneth J Lane KJL Yellow Star Cocktail Ring, Enamel & Crystals Gold Tone Sz 4-8
Located in Milford, DE
Add a splash of sunshine to your ensemble with this Kenneth Jay Lane cocktail ring. This vibrant piece boasts a radiant yellow enamel setting, adorned with gold star accents that eac...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Retro Rings

Materials

Crystal, Enamel

Vintage Circa 1980s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.7 grams. Totally is diamond 0.85 ct. The diamond is has F-G color vvs-vs clarity. Totally is sapphire 3.15 ct. Ring size is US 6.2 (We offe...
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1980s European Retro Vintage Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 7 grams. Totally is diamond 0.70 carat. The diamond is has H-I color and s1-s2 clarity. Totally is sapphire 1.20 carat. Ring size is US 7.2 W...
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1980s European Retro Vintage Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Sapphires Diamonds Rose Gold and Silver Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Silver, Rose Gold

Vintage Circa 1970s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 10.9 grams. Totally is diamond 2 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs-s1 clarity. Ring size is US 8.1 (We offer free resizing) We can...
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1970s Asian Retro Vintage Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1958 Toi et Moi Ring natural 2.5 ctw. Rubellite 18K Gold US4.25/ 2.35gr
Located in SE
Toi et Moi Ring featuring twisted frame in solid 18K Reddish Gold with two bezel set cabochon cut natural Red Rubellite / Tourmalines Ø 6 mm x 4 mm deep / 1.25 ct. each. Total weight...
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1950s Swedish Retro Vintage Rings

Materials

Rubelite, 18k Gold

Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.4 grams. Total weight is diamond 0.30 ct. The diamond is has G color and vs clarity. Totally is ruby 1.20 ct. Ring size is US 8 (We offer fr...
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1980s European Retro Vintage Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Diamonds, Turquoise Paste, White Agate, Sapphires, Gold and Silver Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Turquoise, Agate, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, ...

Vintage Original 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Engagemet Strong Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 10.2 grams. Totally is diamond about 1.20 carat. The diamond is has F-G color and vvs-vs-s1 clarity. Ring size is US 8.5 We can make any size....
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1980s European Retro Vintage Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

GIA-certified 3.71-carat Burma and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
GIA-certified 3.71-carat Burma heated ruby and diamond cocktail ring. The Burma ruby is an oval cut Purplish Red color measuring 10.57 x 9.40 x 4.00mm. Elegantly set in platinum the...
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Late 20th Century Burmese Retro Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

1941 Ring Red Garnet solid 18K Rose Gold Silver Ø 5US/ 1.3gr
Located in SE
A Ring with Red Flower, since 1941. Crown in Silver Ø 10 mm /3mm deep. Band in solid 18K Rose Gold + 9 natural rose cut Red Bohemian Garnets of Pyrope variety with open backs. This...
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1940s Swedish Retro Vintage Rings

Materials

Garnet, Silver, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Coral, Green Enamel, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Band Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.2 grams. Totally is diamond about 0.60 carat. The diamond is has G-H-I-J color and vvs-vs clarity. Ring size is US 8 We can make any size. P...
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1980s European Retro Vintage Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Aquamarine Colour Topaz, Diamonds, Turquoise, 18 Karat White Gold Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Topaz, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold

French 1950s Ceylon Star Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark and platinum, dog head hallmark. A vintage ring, its white gold setting is formed of gold wires each terminating at the top in a 4-pr...
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1950s French Retro Vintage Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White G...

1935 Three 0.45ctw Diamonds Ring solid Platinum Ø 6.5US / 1.8gr
Located in SE
Nice ring hand -made in 1932 . Combination of Platinum and three natural Diamonds of old European Diamond. Beautiful and still very sturdy and damage - resistant ergonomic construc...
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1930s Swedish Retro Vintage Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

1940s-1945 Retro Style with Antique and Single-Cut Diamonds Platinum Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
Step back in time with this retro-style ring from the 1940s-1945 period, crafted in platinum 950 kts and adorned with antique and single-cut diamonds. The main stone boasts 0.85 car...
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1940s Unknown Retro Vintage Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Circa 1970s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Amethyst Enamel Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 14.6 grams. Totally is diamond 0.75 carat. The diamond is has H-I color and vs-s1-s2 clarity. Ring size is US 6.5 We can make any size. Please...
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1970s European Retro Vintage Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel

Onyx, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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1970s Albanian Retro Vintage Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Original Circa 1980s 18k Gold Marquise Cut Diamond Band Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.8 grams. Totally is diamond about 0.80 carat. Clarity is diamond H-I color and vs-s1 clarity. Ring size is US 6.5 We can make any size. Box ...
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1980s European Retro Vintage Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

7.20 carat Natural Jadeite Jade Yellow Gold Ring IGI Certified
Located in Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU
"Better to be shattered jade than unbroken pottery" - Chinese proverb Jade is a spiritual stone with significant meaning that’s intricately woven into the Chinese culture. Jade is a...
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20th Century Spanish Retro Rings

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Enamel Rose Cut Flower Ring 18K Yellow & White Gold
Located in Montgomery, AL
We are just stunned by the beauty of this piece! The magnificent combination of blue enamel & rose cuts diamonds is perfection. Ring Details Material: 18K Yellow Gold Base; White G...
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Mid-20th Century Retro Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

1945 Retro Style with Diamonds and Pearl Platinum Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
This stunning ring exudes retro charm with its design from 1945. Crafted in platinum 950 kts, it features exquisite diamonds and a lustrous pearl. The single-cut diamonds total 1.44 ...
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1940s Unknown Retro Vintage Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Vintage French Gold Cocktail Ring 1.60ct Sapphire and Diamonds IGI Certified
Located in Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU
The Vintage French Gold Cocktail Ring is a magnificent statement piece that exudes elegance and sophistication. Crafted from luxurious 18kt yellow gold, this ring features a stunning...
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20th Century French Retro Rings

Materials

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

Natural Oval Aquamarine Ring Blue Sapphires and Diamonds Setting 7.79 Carats 18K
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Aquamarine = 5.88 Carats Cut: Oval Blue Sapphires = 1.27 Carats Cut: Round Diamonds = 0.64 Carats Cut:...
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Rings

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Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k G...

Coral, Emeralds, Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Retrò Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, Coral, Silver, Rose Gold, 9k Gold

Art Nouveau Style White Rose Cut Diamond Rock Crystal Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Rock Crystal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Vintage Circa 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3.6 grams. Totally is diamond 0.08 ct. Totally is ruby 1.50 ct. The diamond is has H-I-J color and s2-s3 clarity. Ring size is US 6.75 We can...
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1980s European Retro Vintage Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Vintage Circa 1960s 9k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 2.7 grams. Totally is diamond 0.20 carat. The diamond is has K color and s3 clarity. Ring size is US 8 Acid tested to be 9k real gold. We can ...
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1960s European Retro Vintage Rings

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold

Retro Carved Jade Ring 10K Yellow Gold
Located in Montgomery, AL
We love the hand carved details & rich green hue! Ring Details Era: Retro 1940 - 1960 Material: 10K Yellow Gold Measurements: 19.9mm Length X 14.6mm Width X 4.7mm Height Off Finger ...
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1960s Retro Vintage Rings

Materials

Jade, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Engagement Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.4 grams. Center diamond about 0.50 carat. Totally is diamond 0.80 carat. The diamond is has G-H color and vs-s1. Ring size is US 6.5 We can ...
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1980s European Retro Vintage Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Cabochon Cut Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 7.1 grams. Totally is ruby about 2 carat. Ring size is US 6. We can make any size. Box is not included. Please contact for any questions.
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1980s European Retro Vintage Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique pearl and old mine cut diamond band ring, France around 1900
Located in Magdeburg, DE
This ring was made in France circa 1900 and is in good, antique condition. - One pearl, 4.5x4.5 mm - Ten old mine cut diamonds, approx. 0.90 ct total - 750/ 18 ct yellow gold and...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Band Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 7 grams. Totally is diamond 0.60 ct. The diamond is has Cloudy and Pique 1-2-3 Ring size is US 6.7 We can make any size. Box is not included...
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1980s European Retro Vintage Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Circa 1960s 14k Gold Natural Old Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3.7 grams. Totally is diamond 1 carat. The diamond is has H color and vs-s1-s2 clarity. Ring size is US 9 We can make any size. Box is not inc...
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1960s European Retro Vintage Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Allsopp Art Nouveau Baroque Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Foliate Antique Vine Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a near round button-shaped baroque pearl measuring 8.5 x 9.0 mm Translucent white in body color with strong iridescence and organic texture Set east to west with cartouche...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Rings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Caliber Sapphire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4 grams. Totally is diamond about 0.25 carat. The diamond is has G color and vvs-vs. Totally is sapphire 0.55 carat. Ring size is US 7.2 (We o...
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1980s European Retro Vintage Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Noble old yellow gold ring with an old european cut diamond of German origin
Located in Berlin, BE
Enter the world of majesty with this antique German 14k yellow gold ring featuring a beautiful old-fashioned design. This ring is over a hundred years old, a testament to the craftsm...
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1910s German Art Nouveau Vintage Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Ring 0.85ct Emerald solid 18K Yellow Gold Ø US7 / 3.7gr
Located in SE
Elegant vintage Emerald Ring, the carved band in solid 18ct Yellow Gold + bezel set natural emerald cut Emerald stone of deep /strong Green color 6 mm x 5 mm x 3.75 mm deep / ca. 0.8...
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1950s European Retro Vintage Rings

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Emerald, 18k Gold

1966 Ring Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS6 /3.9gr
Located in SE
Vintage Emerald and Diamond ring with wider band. Swedish ring, XX century.Marked 18K. Maker: JP ( Petterssons Jewelers ), city of Stockholm, existed 1913- 1973. Marks of the year...
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1960s Swedish Retro Vintage Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Malachite Rose Cut Diamonds Yellow Gold 14 Karat Silver Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, IT
Spectacular ring made of 14 Karat yellow gold and 800 thousandths silver. The front part of the ring is decorated with a silver frame where antique rose-cut diamonds are set which c...
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1970s European Retro Vintage Rings

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Diamond, Malachite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Vintage Circa 1960s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 8.3 grams. Totally is diamond 0.70 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs clarity. Ring size is US 7 We can make any size. Box is not in...
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1960s European Retro Vintage Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Art Nouveau 16 Karat Yellow Gold Medusa Figural Signet Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
This Art Nouveau era yellow gold ring, dated inside 1900, is a fine example of the period's aesthetic, which often included fluid, organic forms and mythological motifs. The band fea...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Rings

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Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

1890s Victorian 14K 3.67 Ct Diamond Antique Ring Handmade American Size 6.25
Located in Santa Monica, CA
1890s Victorian 14K 3.67 Ct Diamond Antique Ring Handmade American Size 6.25 Size 6.25 4.1 gram Handmade, no damage, in good condition 9.8~9.4 mm wide by 5.4 mm deep Top Top ligh...
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1890s American Art Nouveau Antique Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Strong Band Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.4 grams. Totally is diamond 1.75 ct. The diamond is has F color and vvs clarity. Ring size is US 6.25 We can make any size. Box is not incl...
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1980s European Retro Vintage Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Art Nouveau Alliance Ring Sapphire & Diamonds In Rose Gold, Vienna c1900
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant band ring in 14k red gold, reinforced at the top and set in the center with an inlaid sapphire, approx. 0.40 ct, flanked by two old-cut diamonds, together approx. 0.50 ct. Ca...
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

1963 Signet Men Ring Onyx solid 18K Gold Signet Ring Ø 9.75US / 3.75 gr
Located in SE
Men Signet Ring in elegant design decorated with highly reflective stone. Full set of Swedish hallmarks , 18k, maker's and date code is S8 / made in 1944. Crown is 18 mm x 15 mm x...
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1960s Swedish Retro Vintage Rings

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

Vintage Circa 1970s 14k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 2.9 grams. Totally is diamond about 0.62 carat. The diamond is has H color and s1 clarity. Ring size is US 6.5 We can make any size. Acid test...
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1970s Turkish Retro Vintage Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Art Nouveau Two-Stone Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful 18ct yellow gold ring crafted at a time when the Art Nouveau style was at the height of design. A duo of old European cut diamonds sit individually claw set...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Rings

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Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage Circa 1970s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Unisex Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 8.9 grams. Totally is diamond 0.50 ct. The diamond is has I color and P3. Ring size is US 10 We can make any size. Please contact for any que...
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1970s European Retro Vintage Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Early Victorian Black Enamel Book Locket Mourning Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful 15ct yellow gold mourning ring from the Victorian era. The ring has been set with a central rectangular window in a book motif that features a small locket of hai...
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19th Century Retro Antique Rings

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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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