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Rings For Sale
Style: Art Nouveau
Style: Retro
Vintage Gold and Diamond Owl Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Designed as a owl with old cut diamond approximately 0,30ct set eyes. Size: 7 1/4 Weight: 20,22gr.
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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

French 1970s Emerald Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Rectangular Cluster Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark. An elegant vintage ring, its rectangular setting stylizes a flower whose petals are adorned with antique-cut diamonds separated by s...
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1970s French Retro Vintage Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Circa 1960s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Solitaire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 2.5 grams. Totally is diamond 0.15 carat. The diamond is has H color and s2. Ring size is US 7 (We offer free resizing) We can make any size. ...
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1960s European Retro Vintage Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Aquamarine Decorated Strong Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.7 grams. Totally is diamond 0.10 carat. The diamond is has G color and vs clarity. Ring size is US 6 (We can make any size) We can make any ...
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1990s European Retro Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Caliber Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight 8.2 grams. Totally about 0.55 ct diamond. Totally ruby about 0.50 ct. The diamond has vs clarity and G-H color. Ring size is US 7.5 (We offer fre...
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1980s European Retro Vintage Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Emerald And Sapphire Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 11.4 grams. Totally is emerald 0.80 ct. Totally is sapphire 1.20 ct. Ring size is US 6 (We offer free resizing) We can make any size. Box is n...
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1980s European Retro Vintage Rings

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Australian Opal Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 7.1 grams. Totally is diamond 0.25 ct. The diamond is has G color and vvs-vs clarity. Ring size is US 6.5 (We offer free resizing) We can make...
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1990s European Retro Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

Vintage Circa 1980s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Engagement Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Totally is main old cut diamond 0.64. Totally is side diamond 0.22 ct. The diamond is has Light yellow color and vs-s1 clarity. Ring size is US 5.2 (We offer ...
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1980s European Retro Vintage Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

2.25ct Garnet Solitaire Ring Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Elevate your style with our exquisite Solitaire Garnet Ring, crafted from radiant 10k yellow gold. Adorned with a natural garnet stone, prong-set to perfection, this ring exudes time...
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2010s European Art Nouveau Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.30ct Green Tourmaline (Verdelite) & Diamond Two-Tone Gold Dress Vintage Ring
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Centering an oval Sparkling Verdelite Tourmaline, of vibrant forest grass green colour of 1.30ct approx. One of the properties of Green Tourmaline is often described as Energy in...
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1970s Australian Retro Vintage Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold

Wonderful Retro Circa 1945 Dome Bombe Style Cultured Pearl and 14Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Wheaton, IL
This stunning ring is a true representation of Retro-inspired fashion from the 1940s. It features a meticulously crafted dome bombe style setting with a cluster of round cultured pea...
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Mid-20th Century Retro Rings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Circa 1970s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
Vintage Circa 1970s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Ring In very good condition. Total weight is 7.4 grams. Totally is diamond 0.20 ct. The diamond is has G color vvs-vs clari...
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1970s European Retro Vintage Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

1.04 Carat Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring GIA Report, 18k Gold
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous ring adorned with 1.04 carats of Fancy Vivid Yellow diamonds, emerald cut GIA certified as VVS2, set in a charming flower motif. The ring boasts 8 pear-shaped diamonds wei...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Circa 1970s Platinum Natural Old Cut Diamond Decorated Solitaire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4 grams. Totally is diamond 0.62 carat. The diamond is has Fancy color and vs clarity. Ring size is US 6.5 (We offer free resizing) Acid tes...
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1970s European Retro Vintage Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Amethyst Topaz Decorated Tank Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 17.8 grams. Totally is diamond about 0.65 carat. The diamond is has F-G color and vs-vvs clarity. Totally is topaz about 2.50 carat. Totally ...
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1990s European Retro Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Topaz, 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 7.6 grams. Totally is diamond 0.40 ct. The diamond is has H color and vs-s1-s2 clarity. Totally is ruby 1.50 ct. Ring size is US 6.5 Box is n...
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1980s European Retro Vintage Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Princess Cut Diamond And Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.2 grams. Totally is diamond 0.35 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs clarity. Totally is ruby 0.40 ct. Ring size is US 7.5 (We offer...
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1980s European Retro Vintage Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

14K Gold 7 Carat Natural Garnet and Diamond Ring.
Located in Miami, FL
Indulge in the timeless allure of this vintage garnet ring, a striking testament to elegance and sophistication. With its deep red hue and intricat...
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Late 20th Century North American Retro Rings

Materials

Garnet, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Important Emerald Ring With Diamond Bypass Setting 11 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Emerald = 5.44 Carat Diamonds = 5.64 Carats Metal: 18K Gold Ring Size: 7* US *It can be resized compli...
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Circa 1980s Natural Diamond Decorated Strong Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.8 grams. Totally is diamond 0.45 carat. The diamond is has G-H color and vs-s1. Ring size is US 6.2 (We offer free resizing) We can make an...
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1980s European Retro Vintage Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Caliber Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.3 grams. Totally is diamond 0.15 ct. The diamond is has G color and vvs-vs clarity. Totally is ruby 0.90 ct. Ring size is US 6 (We offer fre...
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1980s European Retro Vintage Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Retro Old European Cut Diamond 14 Karat Two-Tone Gold Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.42 carat - H color with VS2 clarity Bead set in a white gold square form head with a pierced profile Flanked by cathed...
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1940s Retro Vintage Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Dark Green Jade and Diamond Ring
Located in Jerusalem, IL
An exquisite high quality Ring , bought from a private client. According to the individual i bough this ring was bought in the 1960's. Composed of a central Dark Green Jade measuring...
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1960s Unknown Retro Vintage Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold

Vintage Circa 1970s 8k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Enamel Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.6 grams. Totally is diamond 0.26 ct. Totally is ruby 0.29 ct. The diamond is has H-I color and s1-s2 clarity. Ring size is US 5.7 (We offer ...
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1970s European Retro Vintage Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Vintage 18k Gold Circa 1980s Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3.5 gr. Totally is diamond 0.38 ct. The diamond is has H color and s1-s2-s3 clarity. Totally is sapphire 0.38 ct. Ring size is US 5.8 (We offe...
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1980s European Retro Vintage Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Vintage Circa 1960s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Pearl Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.9 grams. Totally is diamond 0.20 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs-s1 clarity. Ring size is US 7.5 (We offer free resizing) We ca...
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1960s European Retro Vintage Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Colombian Emerald & Diamond Half Hoop Ring in Platinum & 18K White Gold, c1950's
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Of elegant, timeless & easy-to-wear design, this half hoop band is Retro, dating back to 1950's ~~~ Prong set with 4 Princess Cut Natural Colombian Emeralds of superb & vibrant ...
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1950s Australian Retro Vintage Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold

15- 18 mq Sapphires and gold ring
Located in New York, NY
15- 18 mq Sapphires and gold ring 18K
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1980s American Retro Vintage Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

18K Yellow Gold & 1.50ct Diamond 3-Band French Handmade Ring. Valued at $10950
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Superbly designed as 3 fixed bands, (each measuring 3.5mm approx.), decorated with diamonds of very good colour & clarity: G/SI this ring is handmade & of French provenance...
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Early 2000s French Retro Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

18K Yellow Gold & Platinum 0.40ct Diamond Cluster Retro Ring, c1960's
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Beautifully designed as a triangle within another geometrical figure, with front measuring 17mm Centrally claw-set with an elegant cluster of 3 round brilliant cut diamonds of 0...
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1960s Australian Retro Vintage Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold

Vintage Diamond And Platinum Ring, 0.81 Carats F VS2, Circa 1950
Located in London, GB
A vintage diamond ring, set with a 0.81ct baguette-cut diamond, accompanied by GCS certificate 5783-622, stating that the colour is F and the clarity is VS2. The centre stone is flan...
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1950s American Retro Vintage Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Circa 1980 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.2 grams. Totally is diamond 0.25 carat. The diamond is has H color and vs-s1-s2 clarity. Totally is sapphire about 0.40 carat. Ring size ...
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1980s European Retro Vintage Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage Retro Everlove 14K White Gold Engraved Wedding Band - Size 6
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Retro Everlove 14K White Gold Engraved Wedding Band - Size 6. This beautiful retro wedding band is crafted in 14k white gold. The band is engraved around the entire...
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1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Rings

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White Gold

14k Yellow Gold Sapphire And Moonstone Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This is defiently the most unique ring you will ever own! Made of 14k gold and multiple cabochon cut sapphires and moonstones this is a big statement piece that will turn heads. The ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Retro Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Retro Diamond Platinum Ring Round- and baguette-cut diamonds of approximately 2.5 carats total, set on platinum metal; marked Plat inside the band Size: Top width 1.6 cm, length 2....
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Late 20th Century Retro Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Large Unisex Cushion Tanzanite Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Statement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This statement ring is crafted in 18K Yellow Gold, the gold setting provides a warm and luxurious backdrop for the gemstones. The centerpiece of the ring is a captivating approx. 18...
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1990s Retro Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Mid-Century 0.82 Carat Diamond Platinum Marquise Three Stone Engagement Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a round brilliant cut diamond weighing 0.62 carat - H color with SI1 clarity. Set with tri-split prongs in a square form head and flanked by marquise cut diamonds. Weighing...
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1950s Retro Vintage Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Retro 0.65 Carat Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Fishtail Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Band ring is comprised of three tiered rows of diamonds with a fishtail profile.Centering bar set baguette cut diamonds flanked North to South by single cut diamonds. Total diamond w...
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1940s Retro Vintage Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Dark Opal White Gold Engagement Ring Australian Opal
Located in Berlin, DE
14K white gold ring with natural Dark Opal with bright opalescence opal origin - Australia opal weight - 1.55 carats stone measurements - 0.28 х 0.35 in / 7...
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2010s French Art Nouveau Rings

Materials

Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Snake Ring, Circa 1960
Located in London, GB
A vintage sapphire and diamond 18 karat yellow gold and platinum snake ring, circa 1960. This exceptional ring is designed as a pair of snakes, bo...
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1960s European Retro Vintage Rings

Materials

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

Southsea Pearl Ring WG18K Black Rh. Diamonds
Located in Préverenges, VD
Beautiful Cocktail ring in white gold 18K rhodium-plated black with diamonds and a beautiful australian saltwater cultured pearl Southsea white top quality. Total 42 diamonds brilla...
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2010s Swiss Art Nouveau Rings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Slanted Square Ruby Dome Ring with Diamonds
Located in Southport, CT
14k yellow gold ring. This pretty yellow gold ring is a slanted, swirl dome style, set with three rows of square faceted, dark pinkish red color rubies, approximately 1.05 TCW, chann...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Rings

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

14k Yellow Gold Oval Citrine 'App. 8.84 Cts' and Flower Form Ring
Located in Southport, CT
14k yellow gold ring. This pretty ring features a center oval faceted, medium golden yellow color citrine, approximately 8.84 CTS, accented by flower form galleries and shoulders. Th...
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20th Century Unknown Retro Rings

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Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

10k Yellow Gold White Opal and Sapphire Flower Form Ring
Located in Southport, CT
10k yellow gold ring. This charming ring is a flower form, set with four oval cabachon cut white opals, approximately 0.32 TCW, which center a round faceted, medium blue color sapphi...
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20th Century Unknown Retro Rings

Materials

Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Retro Platinum Baguette Diamond Eternity Band - Size 6
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Retro Platinum Baguette Diamond Eternity Band. This beautiful eternity band is crafted in platinum and features baguette diamonds goi...
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1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 14k Ridged Onyx Ring with Diamonds One-of-a-kind
Located in London, GB
Vintage 14k Ridged Onyx Ring with Diamonds One-of-a-kind This 14k gold ring from the 1980s makes for a wonderful statement piece. The jet black...
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20th Century Retro Rings

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Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold

1950's Mid-Century 0.50 Carats Diamond Platinum Fishtail Channel Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Band ring is comprised of three rows of diamonds. With a raised central channel of straight baguette cut diamonds. Flanked North and South by round brilliant cut diamonds set in a fishtail motif. Total diamond weight is approximately 0.50 carat with H/I color and VS clarity. Completed by pointed...
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1950s Retro Vintage Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

14k Yellow Gold Ornate Almandine Garnet Cluster Ring, App. 1.59 TCW
Located in Southport, CT
14k yellow gold ring. 14k yellow gold ornate almandine garnet cluster ring, set with a center pear shaped faceted, burgundy color garnet, approximately 0.45 CTS, surrounded by a swir...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Rings

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Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Solid Gold Friendship or Wedding Band with Diamond and Seed Pearl
Located in MELBOURNE, VIC
Unique solid 18 carat gold flat ring with a heart set with one tiny diamond and a seed pearl Band width is 7.2 mm, thickness is 1.26 mm, heart dimens...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Rings

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

14k Gold Free Form Rectangular Ruby Set Ring With Melted Patterning, Size 7.75
Located in Southport, CT
14k yellow gold ring. This unusual yellow gold ring is a free form rectangle profile, decorated with a melted style patterning and open shoulders, and set with three vertical round f...
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20th Century Unknown Retro Rings

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Flower Shape Enamel and Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Surfside, FL
ESTIMATED RETAIL: $2,640.00 YOUR PRICE: $1,900.00 Flower shape ring with blue enamel and 0.30 carat in diamond accents in 14k. Ring is 0.95" at the top. Size 5 3/4. This Diamond...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Nouveau Rings

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Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold

Retro 1940's 0.30 carat Diamond Solitaire Yellow 10K Gold Ring
Located in beverly hills, CA
Set in a graceful swirl of yellow gold, this ring features a round brilliant diamond weighing approximately .30 carat , G SI1 in color and clarity. Currently a size 5 and may be resi...
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1960s Unknown Retro Vintage Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum and Diamond Stylized Ballerina Ring, circa 1940s
Located in Wailea, HI
Platinum and Diamond Stylized Ballerina Ring Circa 1940's One Cushion Cut Sapphire Weighing 2.62 Carats [bright with no imperfections visible to the naked eye] Six Marquise Cut Diam...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Retro Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Olympus Art Certified, Passion & Power Ring, Rose Gold, 4.51 Ct Diamond, Citrine
Located in Istanbul, TR
18K 750 Pink Gold 4,51 Carat Diamond Round, Fancy 10,27 Carat CITRINE Passion & Power Ring ''Passion is energy. Feel the power that comes from focusing on what excites you.” Passion...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Retro Rings

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Citrine, Diamond, Rose Gold

18k Yellow Gold Marquise Citrine and Elongated Open Nugget Ring
Located in Southport, CT
18k yellow gold ring. This striking ring is a concave, elongated rectangle, decorated with an open nugget style finish, and adorned with three center stacked marquise faceted, medium...
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20th Century Unknown Retro Rings

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Nouveau Diamond and Pearl Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 0.45 carat diamond and pearl, 14 karat yellow gold, silver set dress ring; part of our antique estate jewelry collections. This stunning 1930s antique pearl and diamond ring has been crafted in 14k yellow gold with a silver setting. The lobed, symmetrical, Art Nouveau setting displays a feature natural pearl framed to the nadir of the lobed design. The center of the design is embellished with an independently collet set 0.22ct Old European cut diamond. The upper portion features three collet set Old European cut diamonds; these diamonds simulate anchor points to the flowing Art Nouveau design. The millegrain decorated ring setting is completed with nineteen pavé set diamonds, in a combination of Dutch and eight-cut, continuing to the curvilinear, tapering ring shoulders. The feature shoulders integrate into the setting and blend seamlessly with the plain 14 ct yellow gold shank. This antique Art Nouveau pearl dress ring...
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1930s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Rings

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Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold

Morganite Opal and Sapphire Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Boston, MA
One of a kind handmade 4 carat morganite surrounded by opals, pink and white sapphires beautifully set in 18 karat rose gold.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Rings

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Morganite, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique 14k Gold Banded Agate Ring Engagement Signet Box
Located in Berlin, DE
An antique 14K gold banded Agate ring circa 1930 size 6.5 US / 53 EU accompanied by a fitt V. Makhalova total weight - 2.19 grams stone measureme...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Rings

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Agate, Chalcedony, 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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