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Rings For Sale
Style: Georgian
Style: Revival
Style: Empire
Dutch Georgian-style Rose Diamond Cluster Ring, 20th Century
Located in St. Catharines, ON
A beautiful diamond cluster ring of openwork floral design set with a central circular rose-cut diamond measuring 6.6 mm, weighing approx. .40 ct, surrounded by six sparkling diamond...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Georgian Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
C1820 Georgian Diamond Flower Cluster Ring with Crimped Gold Bolder
Located in Baltimore, MD
We love this fanciful Georgian diamond cluster ring and the way the flower cluster is shaped like a petal, incredibly time consuming hand work. The ring is mounted on an 18K gold ba...
Category
1820s British Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Georgian Imperial Topaz Diamond distinctive 18 KT ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Imperial Topaz Magic Allure
Imperial topaz is also known as “precious topaz”. It is the most sought after natural topaz
Considered to be the colour of the setting sun, imperial topaz gets its name from the Russian Tsars...
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1790s European Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, Topaz, Imperial Topaz, Gold
Antique 1830 Mourning Ring Gold Enamel Natural Half Pearls Flowers Garnet
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The gold ring is set with ten natural half pearls within a wavy black enamelled surround. Inside the pearl surround the ring is decorated with a garnet that might have replaced a loc...
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1830s English George IV Antique Rings
Materials
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Garnet, Enamel, 15k Gold, Gold
Georgian Urn Mourning Ring with Synthetic Sapphire and Diamonds in 18K Gold
Located in Fairfield, CT
Georgian Urn Mourning Ring with Synthetic Sapphire and Diamonds in 18K Gold
This Georgian Urn Mourning Ring, crafted in the early 19th century, is a...
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1820s Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Georgian Diamond Black Enamel Locket Mourning 18 KT Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
An antique Georgian period Diamond and Black enamel mourning ring in 18 Kt yellow gold, set with an old cut Diamond in a border of black enamel, the engraved shoulders decorated with...
Category
1820s British Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Georgian Gold & Silver Oval Blue Enamel Old Cut Diamond Flower Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This gorgeous antique diamond ring is crafted during the late Georgian era in solid rosy yellow gold with silver top and and features a beautiful diamond flower at the center of the ...
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Early 1800s Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver, Enamel
Antique European Ring 2.7 ctw. Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver ØUS6/ 10gr
Located in SE
Old European Ring, Renaissance styled with parts in solid 18k Yellow Gold and Silver. Openwork dome shaped crown 21 mm x 10 mm deep consisting of 3 circular tiers of Silver clusters ...
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Late 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Signet Cameo Ring 5ct Banded Onyx solid 18K Gold Ø6US /3.2gr
Located in SE
Antique Unisex signet ring dating to ca. XIX -early XX cent. Solid 18K Yellow Gold with fine cameo on banded Red Onyx depicting young Greek or Roman Woman wearing diadem.
Crown meas...
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1910s European Greek Revival Vintage Rings
Materials
Onyx, 18k Gold
Vintage Russian Baltic Amber Cabochon Ring, Floral Silver Bezel, Open Back, Sz 7
Located in Milford, DE
Exquisite Russian pendant, featuring a beautifully-carved genuine Baltic amber cabochon on a stylish silver chain chain.
Silver. Ring size US 7
Face dimensions: 2.6 x 1.6 cm / 1 x ...
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20th Century Russian Russian Revival Rings
Materials
Amber, Silver
Georgian Pearl, Diamond and Enamel Mourning Locket Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderfully hand made yellow gold Georgian mourning ring. The ring is set with a central rose cut diamond in a cut collet setting and is surrounded by five original natural...
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18th Century Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Georgian Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a charming diamond ring dating back to the Georgian period. The head of this dainty antique piece has been crafted from a rich 18ct yellow gold with ornately curvaceous ...
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18th Century Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Georgian rose cut diamond 18k yellow gold silver cluster ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This enchanting Georgian cluster ring features fifteen rose cut diamonds shimmering in a silver-topped 18k yellow gold setting. With delicate sparkle and rare 1770s craftsmanship, it...
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1770s Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Emerald Pinky Ring Fascinating Invisible Setting
Located in New York, NY
Dragon 29.00ct Men's Diamond Chandelier Ring 18K White Gold All Invisible Setting By Crown Jewelers
Category
2010s American Empire Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Georgian Carved Citrine and Gold Passion of Christ Ring
Located in New York, NY
An antique Georgian period gold and oval foiled-back citrine ring featuring the martyrdom of Christ with two mourners, with fluted undergallery and split shoulders accented with leaf...
Category
1790s Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold
The William Hewer Mourning Ring, circa 1715-1716
Located in London, GB
The William Hewer mourning ring. A smoothly conforming D-shape mourning ring, set with a piece of oval faceted glass to centre in a closed back bezel setting, leading to decoratively...
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1710s English Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Yellow Gold
Georgian 18 Carat Gold and Black Enamel Mourning Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A wonderful antique Georgian mourning band. The band is in-stepped and set with black enamel and gold lettering reading "IN MEMORY OF". Modelled in 18 carat yellow gold. The inside ...
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1820s British Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold
Georgian Rose Gold Marquise Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Foiled rose gold diamond Marquise Shape ring, featuring a central marquise diamond surrounded by rose cut diamonds.
Shoulders are ornately carved with floral and natural motifs.
R...
Category
Late 18th Century Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, Rose Gold
Antique Georgian 1789 22K Yellow Gold White Enamel Mourning Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Georgian enamel, and yellow gold ring, in 22 karat yellow gold.
My favourite thing about this Georgian Yellow Gold and White Enamel Mourning Ring...
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Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Yellow Gold, Enamel
Georgian rose cut diamond 18k rose gold silver five stone ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Georgian five-stone ring sparkles with 0.90 carats of rose cut diamonds, set in 18k rose gold and silver with timeless elegance.
Center stone: 5 rose cut diamonds
Weight: Appr...
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1820s Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
18KT Etruscan Purple Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Lynchburg, VA
This Etruscan revival ring is a gorgeous addition to our Italian line. The piece was designed by our staff and beautifully executed by a multigenerational goldsmith in Florence, Ital...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Etruscan Revival Rings
Materials
Purple Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Gold posy ring, 'Rather die then faith deny', circa 18th century.
Located in London, GB
Gold posy ring, 'Rather die then faith deny'. A smoothly conforming yellow gold D-shape band engraved to the interior 'Rather die then faith deny' in elegant script, approximately 6....
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18th Century Georgian Antique Rings
Georgian Mourning Ring With Black Enamel 1810's
Located in Firenze, IT
A late Georgian English gold mourning band for M. Milner who died the 22st of December, 1810 at the age of 67; details which are given in gold letters around the black enameled band....
Category
1810s British Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Enamel
Italian Gimmel/Fede Gold Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Gimmel Fede RIng with two heart
Probably Italy, c. 1800
Gold
Weight 1.03 gr., US size 8.25
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Gold
Antique Victorian Style 12K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond Emerald Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian Style 12K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond Emerald Cocktail Ring. This gorgeous Victorian style rose cut diamond and emerald cocktail ring is crafted in 12k y...
Category
1890s Revival Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Scarce Antique Catalan 18th Century Gold Foiled Rose Cut Perpignan Garnet Ring
Located in London, GB
This antique conversion piece started life as a regional ‘Croix Badine’ (Badine cross) dating to the late 18th century, the most emblematic jewel of the Catalan part of the Languedoc-Roussillon region. The badine cross is a regional cross mounted with rose cut and foiled Perpignan garnets...
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Late 18th Century French Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Garnet, Gold
Georgian diamond portrait ring in 18k gold and silver, transformable ring
Located in PARIS, FR
Georgian diamond portrait ring in 18k rose gold and silver. Antique ring composed of a hexagonal bezel enclosing a lady's portrait. The miniature portrait is highlighted by a surroun...
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1790s French Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Classic Italian Bochic “Capri Pink Quartz & Gems Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Classic Italian Bochic “Capri Pink Quartz & Gems Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Natural Pink Quartz, Oval Shape - 5.00 carats
Natural Multi Appetite
4.00 carats
This Ring is from...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Revival Rings
Materials
Quartz, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
19th Century Vanitas Memento Mori Skull on Diamond Gold Oversize Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
The skull is antique circa 19th Century incredibly enameled on gold. The eyes are diamond rose cut.
It is magnificently adapted on a Snake yellow gold 18k ring mounting, the head wi...
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Mid-19th Century Unknown Gothic Revival Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Silver and Garnet Eyes Devil Skull Men's Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Silver Devil Magical Skull with cross and star david on the top, garnet eyes
Size : 8 1/4
Weight : 42.9gr
Category
20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Rings
Materials
Garnet, Silver
Retro Style Ring in 18 Kt Yellow Gold and Green Amethyst ( Prasiolite )
Located in Cattolica, IT
An 18 kt yellow gold, solid ring with a retro style but contemporary dimensions.
The stone is a green Amethyst, its name in gemology is Prasiolite. It has a light green color with a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Revival Rings
Materials
Amethyst, 18k Gold
George V 18ct Gold Keeper Ring, 1915
Located in Glasgow, GB
George V 18ct yellow gold Keeper ring by William Locke & Co, 1915. Features engraved overlapping and scroll decoration to the front.
• Assay: .750 Gold (18ct).
• Period: Early 20t...
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1910s British George V Vintage Rings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian .55 Ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Rare Solitaire Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Glorious Victorian!
This absolutely unique genuine Victorian ring is 1890/1900 ca
Outstanding, distinctive design made for the mounting which is a beauty its-own
Marvellous Victorian...
Category
Late 19th Century European Etruscan Revival Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Georgian Gold and Enamel Urn Band Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
I love the proportion of this Gold and enamel Georgian urn ring. I previously sold a larger octagonal version and this proportion attracts me even ...
Category
Early 1800s English George III Antique Rings
Materials
10k Gold, Enamel
Solid 18k White Gold Natural Sapphire & Diamond Womens Cluster Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
This beautifully proportioned ring is a delight to wear, a vintage inspired design, similar to pieces of jewelry crafted during the English Georgian period. The setting area is appro...
Category
2010s British Georgian Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Opal Snake Winged Phoenix Bird Ring Egyptian Revival Antique Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a museum quality antique Egyptian Revival Opal Snake Phoenix Bird Ring. The antique ring has a central hexagonal Opal cabochon of great beauty. The Opal is set in 10 Karat ...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Rings
Materials
Opal, Gold, 10k Gold
Georgian Antique 14 Karat Gold/ Silver Diamond Rose Cut Ring Engagement Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
What a gorgeous antique! I just love this Gorgeous Georgian Antique 18K Yellow Gold/ Silver Diamond Ring Engagement Ring! Everything about it is amazing! Crafted in 18K Yellow Gold, ...
Category
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Georgian 18K Yellow Gold Baroque Pearl and Ruby Cluster Locket Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Georgian pearl, ruby and yellow gold ring, comprising one cushion shaped ruby, and four baroque pearls, in 18 karat yellow gold.
This lovely Georgian ring is set to the centre wi...
Category
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian Style Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful, 18ct yellow gold, rose cut diamond ring. The ring is in a Georgian style and the band features wonderful foliate detail. Al...
Category
18th Century Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Diamond Giardinetti ring, European, circa 18th century.
Located in London, GB
Diamond Giardinetti ring. Set with a round rose cut diamond in a closed back grain setting with an approximate weight of 0.30 carats, further set with fifteen round rose cut diamonds...
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18th Century Georgian Antique Rings
George III 22ct Gold and Enamel Mourning Ring, 1795
Located in Glasgow, GB
A George III 22ct yellow gold black and white enamel memorial mourning ring. The ring bears the inscription 'JONATṈ GODWIN·OB:21·JULY·1795·AE:80.' to the exterior of the band.
The r...
Category
1790s British George III Antique Rings
Materials
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
A Georgian Mourning Ring Oval Shaped Panel Painted En Grisaille 1790's
Located in Firenze, IT
A georgian mourning ring, the oval shaped panel painted en grisaille with miniature depicting a tomb, beaded edge and tapered shoulders, yellow ...
Category
Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Castellani Ancient Roman Agate Intaglio Gold Ring
By Castellani
Located in New York, NY
Castellani® has selected this Ancient Roman Agate Intaglio for the "Cleopatra" Ring Setting.
The intaglio dates to the 3rd to 7th Century.
The intaglio is both black and white agate, which is a hard stone and very good for carving. The agate has two layers of color, black on the top and white at the bottom. The agate intaglio is solid and is one piece. The carver was able to use these two color layers to give dimension and detail. The Column and Angel on the left wings are white and the balance is all black. The Carver knew the material he/she was carving and used this to create this very unique scene.
The intaglio shows two angels standing on either side of a column/pillar looking at the bust of a man on top of the pillar.
The angels are female and male. The bust on the pedestal is of a male.
The intaglio is set below the frame. The frame flairs out to a subtle point on the sides and has a flat surface.
The "Cleopatra" ring design was a style that Castellani created in the 1860's and was inspired by Ancient Roman rings...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Etruscan Revival Rings
Materials
Agate, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique Georgian 14K Gold Mourning Ring with Braided Hair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique mourning ring.
In 14 karat yellow gold.
With braided hair under a beveled bezel-set glass bezel.
The center-set bezel section surrounded by embossed floral work. Th...
Category
Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
Georgian Carnelian Intaglio Ring
Located in London, GB
A Georgian carnelian intaglio ring, the oval carnelian measuring 20 x 17mm, seal engraved with the head of Zeus Ammon, depicted in profile with ram’s horn, ...
Category
Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Carnelian
Antique Georgian Rose Diamond and Enamel Ring
Located in New York, NY
Antique Rose Diamond and Enamel Gold Ring. An exceptional quality rose diamond small loss to the enamel. 0.65 Carat
Category
1840s European George III Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
Purple Star Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Electronically tested 14k rose gold custom cast purple star sapphire and diamond ring. The featured purple star sapphire is set within a diamond b...
Category
1940s American Baroque Revival Vintage Rings
Materials
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Late Georgian 18K Diamond Cluster Ring with a Turquoise Stone Center
Located in Baltimore, MD
Perfect for a special anniversary or engagement ring, this is a romantic love ring in many ways starting with the turquoise stone as a focal point. Our diamond cluster ring was handc...
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1840s English Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Turquoise, Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold
An 18th century gold gimmel ring
Located in London, GB
An 18th century gold gimmel ring, consisting of three separate hoops linked together so they can fit together unnoticeably as one, embellished with tw...
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18th Century English Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gaetano Chiavetta 0.50 Carat Diamond and Ruby Flaming Heart Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful diamond and ruby ring. The setting of the ring features a wonderful central pear shape diamond surrounded by 11 rubies in a Georgian flaming heart style. The rubi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Castellani Ancient 7th Century Carnelian Intaglio 18kt Gold Ring
By Castellani
Located in New York, NY
The 7th century Roman intaglio is set into the Castellani® Artemis designed ring. The intaglio is set under the bezel, as jewellers did intaglio and cameo rings 2000 years ago. The g...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Etruscan Revival Rings
Materials
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold
Georgian Royal Blue Enamel Diamond Natural Pearl 18 KT Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Past Treasure
This quite outstanding antique ring is genuine Georgian period, 1790/1800 ca
Marvellous large Marquee shaped with a very flat profile when worn
It displays the skilful ...
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Late 18th Century European Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Georgian Emerald and Diamond Double Heart Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful double heart ring taken from the Georgian era. This romantic piece showcases a duo of expertly cut pear shaped precious gemstones including an electric gree...
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18th Century Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Silver
Georgian Carnelian Intaglio Gold Signet Ring
Located in London, GB
A Georgian carnelian intaglio ring, the oval cornelian measuring 21 x 18mm, seal-engraved with a classic male head, bearded and in profile, in a yel...
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Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Carnelian, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique Halo Ring Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver Ø US7.75 /8gr
Located in SE
Diamond Flower Ring, Renaissance styled.
Likely German, made ca. 1850s -1920s.
The band is hallmarked /tested 18K Yellow Gold, top crown is made of Silver.
The flower crown is Ø 1...
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Early 1900s European Renaissance Revival Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
EGYPTIAN REVIVAL 1860 Enameled Ring In 14Kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
An Egyptian revival ring.
Magnificent antique 19th century ring, created in Europe in the Egyptian revival style, back in the 1860's. The outstanding ring has been crafted with classic patterns in solid yellow gold of 14 karats with high polished finish. The main decorative element is the elegant portrait in profile of an Egyptian queen facing to the left and wearing diamond's jewelry such, dangle earrings and a tiara. The queen's portrait is decorated with the difficult polychrome enamel technique, called Peinture sur émail. The craftmanship is exceptionally well done and surely is a one-of-a-kind conversation piece.
Egyptian Revival Jewelry
For centuries, Ancient Egypt has held the fascination of the public and continues to inspire artists and designers alike. Between the 1860 and 1890, ancient cities were discovered, such as Troy, Pompeii and Alexandria. Archaeological excavations in Egypt, Greece and Rome, discovered artistic pieces of these ancient cultures. These fabulous discoveries, stimulated cultural trips to these countries, popularly called "grand tour". Being the case that the enthusiast visitors bring back small objects, like souvenirs to be assembled into jewelry. The starting point of these trips were in the cities of Rome and Venice.
Diamonds: Mount in inlaid settings, with 11 European rose cuts diamonds, 0.22 carats, G/H color, SI clarity.
Weight: 5.95 Grams, (3.85 Dwt).
Size: 5.5 and may be sized on request.
Measurements: 20 mm by 14 mm (0.79 x 0.55 Inches) and raise 4 mm over the finger.
Hallmarks Un marked, electronically tested for 14kt (.585/.999).
References: From the collection of Edith Weber Antique Jewelry. Jewelry from Edith Weber was worn at the Academy Awards and graced many major national magazines. Their store at The Carlyle was described as a historical jewel box with esoteric jewelry...
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1860s French Egyptian Revival Antique Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold, Gold
Huge Vintage Sterling Dragon Ring Size 10.5
Located in Webster, SD
This amazingly detailed dragon ring is beyond gorgeous. It is definitely a conversation starter.
It is 20.7 grams of solid 925 sterling silver.
Size 10.5
The face of this ring mea...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Gothic Revival Rings
Materials
Sterling Silver
18k Yellow Gold Green Enamel, Ruby and Macle Diamond Elongated Oval Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
18k yellow gold ring. This pretty ring features an elongated oval, green enamel center, decorated with a round faceted, pinkish red color ruby center, approximately 0.47 CTS, prong s...
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20th Century Unknown Baroque Revival Rings
Materials
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 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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