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Rings For Sale
Style: Georgian
Style: Revival
Style: Empire
Antique 19th Century Emerald and Diamond Ring Pear Shaped Heart Ring Rose Cut
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous antique emerald and diamond ring dating to the 19th century. The central prong-set 0.3ct pear cut natural emerald displays a gorgeous lush green hue and great saturation. It is surrounded by a halo of rose cut diamonds in closed-back and foiled rubover settings. The triangular facets of rose cuts were very popular during the Georgian and Victorian periods as they glistened more beautifully in candlelight than any other cut.
The heart shaped bezel...
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Mid-19th Century French Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Georgian Socrate Agate Cameo Ring 18 KT Gold
Located in Napoli, IT
Ancient Cameo Art
A beautiful Georgian period ring hand crafted of solid 18 KT gold
Featuring a face right profile of Socrate skilfully carved from Agate...
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Early 19th Century European Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Georgian Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in New Orleans, LA
A Georgian Period cluster ring containing approximately 1.55 carats total weight old mine and rose cut diamonds and approximately 1.50 carats total weight emeralds set in 14K gold to...
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Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Rings
Georgian/Victorian 1.00 CT Plus Rose Cut Diamond Three stone Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Stopping the Time
This extremely beautiful, rare Georgian /Victorian ring is 1800 ca
Marvellous mounting, one of the most desired in trilogy version, displaying the glorious workmans...
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Early 1800s European Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Victorian 1860 Ancient Revival Ram Ring in Solid 22Kt Yellow Gold With Sapphire
Located in Miami, FL
Ancient revival ring with a ram.
This is a very unusual and beautiful ring designed in the 19th century with a mix of ancient Etruscan and Egyptian revival patterns. The ring is of ...
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1850s English Etruscan Revival Antique Rings
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold, Gold
Georgian Double Heart Diamond Burmese Ruby 18 KT Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Double hearts set side by side meant “bound together” and were traditionally set with gemstones and used for betrothal in the 1800s
Some of the gems that appear in combination in the...
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1820s European Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
A Large 18th Century Georgian Rose cut Diamond Urn Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
The silver and gold ring has rose cut diamonds representing an urn with a dark blue glass as the background. The commemorative ring was a mourning ritual scrupulously observed in the...
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1780s French Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Capri” Ruby, Fire Opal & Blue Topaz Flower Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Ruby, Fire Opal & Blue Topaz Flower Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver
Natural Cut Ruby - 2.00 carats
Natural Fire Opal - 3.00 carats
Natural Blue Topaz 2.00 carats
Natu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Revival Rings
Materials
Opal, Ruby, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2.34 Carat Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a one of a kind design with a breathtaking Emerald centerpiece! This remarkable ring was created with this rare, high-quality, very-fine Colombian Emerald in mind. The vi...
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Early 1900s Gothic Revival Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Georgian Flat Cut Garnet and Pearl Halo Yellow Gold Domed Back Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Georgian Flat Cut Garnet and Pearl Halo Yellow Gold Domed Back Ring
sweet spilt shoulders, centre garnet stone surrounded by pearls
The item comes witho...
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1820s English Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Garnet, Pearl, Yellow Gold
New Georgian Style Old Cut Diamond Gold And Platinum Solitaire Ring, 2.72 Carat
Located in London, GB
A new Georgian style diamond, gold and platinum solitaire ring, set with a 2.72 carat, J colour, VS2 clarity, cushion shaped old-cut diamond, in a platinum topped, cut down setting, ...
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2010s British Georgian Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
C1820 Georgian Diamond Flower Cluster Ring w Carved Repousse Band
Located in Baltimore, MD
Early Georgian rose diamond cluster ring set in silver with an 18K gold embossed band. This is a gorgeous example of the work of a Georgian goldsmith. The ring is baroque in design, ...
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1820s British Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Dome Enamel in Coral Red Color 18Kt Gold Ring with Pink and Yellow Sapphires
Located in Athens, GR
Dome Enamel in Coral red Color ring in 18Kt Gold. A Statement Ring with pink and yellow sapphires.
This stunning ring is handcrafted in 18Kt gold, feature coral color enamel. The ena...
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2010s Greek Renaissance Revival Rings
Materials
Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold,...
Late Georgian Pearl and Crystal 9 Carat Gold Mourning Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This lovely example of a late Georgian mourning ring holds a weave of hair behind crystal which sits on the most beautiful shoulders. The shoulders feature a raised flower pattern an...
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1830s British Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Crystal, Pearl
Georgian 18K and Silver Diamond Cluster Ring in Figural Diamond Shape c1810
Located in Baltimore, MD
An early rare diamond cluster ring ring from C1810, in an unusual triangular format. In the centre is an open pinched collet set large rose cut diamond. In the corners are 4 large ro...
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Early 19th Century British George III Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Georgian/Regency Diamond Cluster Ring Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Journey to Georgian Times
Magnificent and rare example of Georgian / Regency period Diamond cluster ring, 1800 ca
Skillfully hand crafted of solid 18 Kt gold and silver portion in th...
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Early 1800s European Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Large Scale, Textured 18k Yellow Gold, Platinum and Diamond, Architectural Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This crisp and intriguing 18K yellow gold, platinum and diamond architectural ring was manufactured in our own shop and to extremely high standards. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Revival Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Georgian diamond and blue glass "memento mori" mourning ring, circa 1780
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
A Georgian diamond and blue glass ring, the oval shaped plaque with a diamond encrusted urn applied on blue glass background and surrounded by a rose-cut diamond-set frame, all set i...
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1780s European George III Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 18th Century 18K Gold Ring Miniature Grisaille Portrait on Porcelain
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This substantial ring was created in the 3rd quarter of the 18th century out of solid 18K yellow gold. The ring is set with a three quarter portrait of a gentleman wearing an elegant...
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1760s French Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring in Silver on Gold
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Georgian rose cut diamond cluster ring, set in silver on gold.
This exquisite Georgian rose cut diamond cluster ring is a true masterpiece, set in a stunning silver on ...
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1790s European Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Old Ring Bague au Firmament Diamond Blue Enamel 18K Gold Ø5.75 US/ 5.5 gr
Located in SE
Аntique ca. early XX cent. solid 18K Yellow Gold Bague au Firmamen styled Blue Enamel and Diamond Ring. Hallmarked 750, likely Italian 1920s -1930s, logo of the maker. L
Crown is 14...
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1920s Italian Empire Vintage Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Platinum
Antique White Paste, Enamel and 18k Yellow Gold Mourning Ring Circa 1733
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1700s white paste and enamel, 18 karat yellow gold mourning ring; part of our diverse antique Georgian jewelry...
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1730s Unknown Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Yellow Gold, Enamel
Ring Bague au Firmament Diamond Blue Enamel 18K Gold Ø7.25 US / 9 gr
Located in SE
Vintage solid 18K Yellow Gold Bague au Firmamen / Ring of Heaven styled Blue Enamel and Diamond Ring. Hallmarked: 750 and Swedish customs marks.
Three...
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1960s European Empire Vintage Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Antique Ring 2.2ct Emerald 1.2ctw Diamonds 18K Gold Silver Enamel Ø 5.5US/7.3gr
Located in SE
Old Bagues au Firmament Emerald and Diamonds and Enamel halo cluster ring. European or Russian. made ca.18th - 19th cent. It was in possession of some Russian family for 3 generation...
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Early 19th Century European Empire Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel
Burmese Ruby 3.34ct and Diamond Gold Ring, Georgian, ca. 1800
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Beautiful Burmese Ruby and Diamond Gold Ring, Georgian, ca. 1800.
The unheated cushion-shaped Burmese ruby, 3.34cts, set within naturalistic trellis work, filled with 16 old-cut dia...
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Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Boucheron Steel and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring, Circa 1970
By Boucheron
Located in London, GB
Boucheron steel and 18 karat yellow gold signet ring circa 1970.
A statement signet ring from Boucheron, with an oval steel intaglio seal depicting a crest set within a heavy weight...
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1970s French Renaissance Revival Vintage Rings
Materials
Yellow Gold, Steel
Retro Style Ring in 18 Kt Yellow Gold and Smoky Quartz
Located in Cattolica, IT
An 18 kt yellow gold, solid ring with a retro style but contemporary dimensions.
The stone is a smoky Quartz. It has a fairly soft brown color that is absolutely unique and goes well...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Revival Rings
Materials
Quartz, 18k Gold
3.02 Carat Ruby Cabochon Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Cabochon Diamond Ring
The ring is Platinum.
The Cabochon Ruby is a 3.02 Carats
There are 0.20 Carats in Diamonds G/H VS
The ring is a size 5.5, sizable.
The ring weighs 3.8 grams
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21st Century and Contemporary American Revival Rings
Materials
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
Frascarolo Tiger Gold Ring Enamel and Rubies
Located in Lisboa, PT
18kt – 750‰ yellow gold tiger ring, with white, black, and red enamelled stripes, eyes set with 2 cabochon rubies. From the “Fierce Beast” Collection by the Italian jeweller and des...
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20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Rings
Materials
Ruby, Enamel, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1760 Sentimental Rose Cut Diamond Ring Silver Gold Pansy Engraving
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This sentimental diamond ring was created in the 18th century. Five old cut diamond roses are mounted in silver onto a gold ring engraved at the back. Each diamond is engraved on its...
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1760s Unknown Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Vintage Victorian Style Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in OVIEDO, AS
VINTAGE VICTORIAN STYLE RUBY AND DIAMOND THREE STONE RING
Fine elongated shape with 2 bright, vibrant deep red round-shaped rubies to the north and south of a total approx. weight of...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Revival Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Georgian Diamond Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1820s, 14k, and Silver. This evocative example of Georgian-era jewelry is set with .75 carats of diamonds in a classic Fleurette motif that remains fashionably relevant two ce...
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1820s Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Ilias Lalaounis Diamond, Ruby and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Circa 1950
Located in New York, NY
An early diamond, ruby, and 18-karat yellow gold cocktail ring by Ilias LALAoUNIS, Greece. This Ilias LALAoUNIS cocktail ring showcases a regal design with a combination of sparklin...
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1950s Greek Revival Vintage Rings
Materials
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Tacori Platinum Scroll Band 7.5mm Tacori Scrollwork Mans Men's Wedding Ring Band
By Tacori
Located in Austin, TX
This genuine and authentic Tacori man’s wedding band has a distinctive and distinguished scrollwork design that endlessly swirls around the center of it. Made in platinum, this band ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Renaissance Revival Rings
Materials
Platinum
Scarce Antique Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Flower Floral Cluster Ring Rare Design
Located in London, GB
A superb antique Georgian diamond cluster ring, circa 1780-1820.
The silver-topped gold bezel exhibits a floral cluster of rose cut diamonds, all in closed-back rubover silver sett...
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Late 18th Century Dutch Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Art Deco Style 8.82ct Cabochon Blue Sapphire Diamond 20K Men's Gold Ring
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Introducing our Vintage Art Deco Style 8.82ct Cabochon Blue Sapphire Diamond Men's Ring in Yellow Gold, a true testament to timeless elegance and sophistication. This magnificent rin...
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1990s Hong Kong Egyptian Revival Rings
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Antique Georgian Mourning band ring, 22k gold, Black and White enamel
Located in NEWARK, GB
You cannot help but be enchanted by the beauty and emotion of this stunning antique Georgian mourning band ring.
The ring is a very rich 22ct yellow gold, e...
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18th Century British Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Rare Georgian Italian Table Cut Ruby Gold Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Late-1700s (Georgian era) Italian gold ring with table cut rubies in closed setting. This beautiful example is completely original, it features a lov...
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Late 18th Century Italian Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Ruby, Gold
French Antique Egyptian Revival Gold and Carnelian Scarab Ring with Lion Heads
Located in New York, NY
A Victorian Egyptian Revival carnelian and gold swivel ring centered by a carved carnelian scarab set in a foliate-carved gold surround, flanked by gold lion heads, in 18k. France.
...
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1870s French Egyptian Revival Antique Rings
Materials
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Georgian Enamel Gold Memorial Ring Symbolizes Remember Me
Located in Stamford, CT
An 18th century ring of spectacular design in an elongated oval form displays a bow of white hair tied with gold thread placed under its crystal. The crystal frame is gold framed by ...
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Early 1800s British Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Crystal, 15k Gold, Enamel
Antique French Early Nineteenth Century 18 Karat Gold Ring Garnets of Perpignan
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This beautiful earl nineteenth century ring was created in the south of France. It is made from 18 karat rose gold and carries a hallmark.
The ring is designed as a flower. A large o...
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1810s French Empire Antique Rings
Materials
Garnet, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Georgian Mourning Ring c. 1789
Located in San Francisco, CA
An English or Irish mourning ring made for the family of Elizabeth Brabazon. During her life, there was a prominent Brabazon family that carried the title of Earl of Meath in Ireland...
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18th Century Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Rose Cut Diamond 18 KT Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Antique 19th century ring that leaves speechless for the amazing crafting, 1850 ca,
Skilful workmanship of the era, richly detailed at every side, hidden sides are even more intricat...
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1850s European Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s Rose Cut Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique large rose cut diamond 18k gold ring with an estimate diamond weight of 6 carats in full rose cut facets H color white excellent spark with diamond diameters of 6.85mm and 5...
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1890s Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond
Platinum Filigree Diamond and Sapphire Ring Size 7.5 #19532
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Platinum Filigree Diamond and Sapphire Ring Size 7.5
This sparkling ring features 3 old mine cut diamonds (center), 12 round single and brilliant cut diamonds and 10 round sapphires...
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20th Century Georgian Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Gothic Chunky Onyx Sterling Ring Size 6
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous ring definitely makes a statement.
It boasts a large faceted oval onyx set in a textured heavy sterling setting.
The face of the ring measures 15/16 by 1 1/16th inches...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Gothic Revival Rings
Materials
Onyx, Sterling Silver
Yellow Gold Egyptian Revival Ring with Natural FGL Cert. 7, 54 Cts Blue Sapphire
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary Egyptian revival ring is in 18 karat yellow gold with natural unheated French Gemological Laboratory certified 7,54 carats blue...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Egyptian Revival Rings
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Castellani GIA 20.64ct Sapphire Hand Carved Intaglio 18kt Ring
By Castellani
Located in New York, NY
Castellani® commissioned to have this 20.64ct sapphire be hand carved as an intaglio of the mythical character Neptune /Poseidon. Neptune was to the Ancient Romans the god that controlled the waters, winds and storms. The Ancient Greeks called him Poseidon.
The hand carving shows the subject’s face, hair and eyes in very great detail. This large natural sapphire is Sri Lanka origin and No Heat, devoid of any enhancement. All gemological information is on a GIA Gemological Report. The GIA classifies the shape as an Oval Intaglio. The cornflower blue color and the sapphire’s crystal transparency lets the carving be seen easily and is very noticeable.
Bezel set into the “Cleopatra” ring...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Etruscan Revival Rings
Materials
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Sixties Hi-Karat Greek Ram's Head Ring
By Zolotas
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960s, 22k, likely by Zolotas, Greece. This charming ram’s head ring mixes ancient motifs with Bohemian sixties style. Its look is effortlessly everyday chic. Meticulously han...
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1960s Greek Etruscan Revival Vintage Rings
Materials
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Gold Coral & Onyx Ring with Diamond One-of-a-kind
Located in London, GB
Vintage 14k Gold Coral & Onyx Ring with Diamond One-of-a-kind
This cool 14k gold ring features hexagons made of gorgeous coral encased in dazzl...
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20th Century Revival Rings
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold
Modernist Sculptural Greek Ring in Hammered 18Kt Yellow Gold with Lapis Lazuli
Located in Miami, FL
Sculptural Toi et Moi ring made in Greece.
One of a kind piece, created in Greece with ancient patterns. This sculptural ring has been crafted in yellow gold of 18 karats with the surfaces treated with a delicate hammered finish.
Gemstones: Mount as a toi et moi with a pair of spheres cut...
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Late 20th Century Greek Greek Revival Rings
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k White Gold 3.99 Carat Royal Blue Oval Sapphire Ring With 1 Cts of Diamonds
Located in PARIS, FR
Inspired by the mystery of the cosmos and the starry blue skies, the Apolinia engagement ring is set in the centre with a magnificent sapphire. The diamonds dress up the gem like so ...
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2010s French Empire Rings
Materials
Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
9ct Gold Opal & Ruby Ring
Located in London, GB
Beautiful Central Opal Cabochon
with surrounding rubies.
Each ruby measure on average 2mm across
Opal measures 7mm diameter
set in a petal surround to depict an open flower
all sto...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Rings
Materials
Opal, Ruby, 9k Gold
Dated 1808 12 K Amethyst Mourning Band with Jet surround
Located in Baltimore, MD
This Georgian memorial ring commemorates the death of JAMES YOUNG who DIED 24 AUGUST 1808, AGED 64. It consists of a 1 carat cabochon amethyst surrounded by small jets.
Likely this ...
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Early 1800s British Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Amethyst, Gold
George I 18ct Gold Rock Crystal, Hair-Work, & Enamel Mourning Ring
Located in Glasgow, GB
A George I 18ct yellow gold, rock crystal, hair-work, and black enamel mourning ring. The gold ring bears the inscription "W : DEWE · OB: 22 · NOV, 1725 · AET: 58", within a black en...
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1720s British George I Antique Rings
Materials
Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel, Silver
Georgian Memorial Ring with Enamel and Diamond in 18 Kt Gold
Located in Stamford, CT
An historic medium size` 18 Kt and diamond ring, as good as it gets, was made by John Linnet.
Linnet was renown for fine and delicate work. He made jewelry for Queen Victoria. The ring is a standout. This ring is hallmarked for 1822, London with the makers mark JL. It is enamel on gold with a curved square frame and centered by a diamond. The diamond is like a framed portrait that stands out on the black background. It is 05 cts. with a North Star twinkle. In its setting the size can only be estimated. The shank engraved all around states In Memory of. Inside the inscription tells some history about Miss Jane Fitzherbert. She was deceased October 11 1822 at age 65. Think of this She was born in 1757!!! That is jewelry history...
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Early 18th Century British George IV Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Padparadscha Ceylon sapphire and diamond cluster ring.
Located in London, GB
Padparadscha Ceylon sapphire and diamond ring. Set to centre with a cushion shape mixed cut natural unenhanced Padparadscha Ceylon sapphire in an open back claw setting with a weight...
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21st Century and Contemporary Revival Rings
Georgian diamond cluster ring in 18k gold, Iberian ring
Located in PARIS, FR
Georgian iberian cluster ring in 18 karat gold, set with nine rose cut diamonds, including a larger central diamond. The diamonds are set on foils, gi...
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1780s Spanish Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k 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 rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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