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Rings For Sale
Style: Victorian
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 Original Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Pretty Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.6 grams. Totally is diamond 0.85 carat. The diamond is has F-G color and vvs-vs clarity. Ring size is US 7.5 (We offer free resizing) We ca...
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1990s Egyptian Retro Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Circa 1900s 18k Gold Top Silver Natural Rose Cut Diamond And Sapphire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.1 grams. Totally is diamond 0.45 carat.. The diamond is has H-I-J-K color and s1-s2-s3-Pique clarity. Dimention is sapphire about 0.20 carat...
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Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

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

Victorian Turquoise Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval-shaped turquoise cabochon measuring 5.0 x 7.0 mm Opaque and saturated robin's egg blue in color - bead set With a halo surround of old European cut diamonds Weighin...
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1860s Victorian Antique Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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 1998 Opal Diamond 18 Karat Gold Scrolling Three Stone Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring three oval shaped opal cabochons prong set east to west Graduated and ranging in size from 5.0 x 7.0 mm to 6.0 x 9.0 mm Translucent white in body color with strong blue a...
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1990s Victorian Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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

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

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

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

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

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Coiled Snaked Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Coiled Snaked Ring. This gorgeous Victorian snake ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold. The eyes of the snake are diamonds and the r...
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1890s Victorian Antique Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Ottoman Circa 1900s 9k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond And Emerald Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 2.1 grams. Totally is diamond about 0.30 carat. The diamond is H-I-J color s1 clarity. Totally is emerald 0.20 carat. Ring size is US 7 (We o...
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Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold

19.61 Carat Tanzanite with 1.41 Carat Ruby and 4.89 Carat Diamond 18K Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite 19.61 Carat Tanzanite Ring with a Ruby and White Diamond Halo, a true masterpiece of jewelry that elegantly showcases the mesmerizing beauty of tanzanite, a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Rings

Materials

Tanzanite, Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, 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

Victorian Opal Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Gemstone Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring three oval-shaped opal cabochons prong set east to west Graduated and ranging in size from 2.5 4.5 mm to 3.5 x 5.0 mm Translucent white in body color with spectral play-of...
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1880s Victorian Antique Rings

Materials

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

Antique Victorian 18K Rose Gold, Hardstone (Onyx) Cameo Signet Ring, c1870’s.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Seldom encountered hardstone cameos require more time & skill to be carved, hence they are more valuable (than their shell counterparts), highly desirable & sought after. ~ This...
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1870s English Victorian Antique Rings

Materials

Onyx, Rose Gold, 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

Three Stone Pearl and Diamond Crossover Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful pearl and diamond crossover ring from the Victorian era. The swirling face of the ring showcases two old cut...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl

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

Antique Circa 1900s 9k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Three Stone Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3 grams. Totally is diamond 0.28 carat. The diamond is has H color and vs clarity. Ring size is US 6.9 (We offer free resizing) We can make a...
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Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Rings

Materials

Diamond, 9k 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

Victorian Marquise ring in 18kt yellow gold and silver with diamonds and emeralds
Located in Milano, IT
Antique Victorian Marquise Emerald cluster Diamonds Ring. Dating from the late nineteenth century, the ring is crafted in 18kt yellow gold and silver. The double row of rose-cut diam...
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1850s English Victorian Antique Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Silver, 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 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

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

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

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

Victorian 18k Gold Top Silver Natural Rose Cut Diamond And Emerald Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is diamond 0.10 ct. Totally is emerald about 0.40 ct. Ring size is US 8.2 (We offer free resizing) We can make any size. Box is included. Please ...
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Early 1900s Asian Victorian Antique Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

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

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

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

Materials

White Gold

14K Yellow Gold 19th Century Ring with Brilliant Cut White Diamond Size 5.75
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Discover the enduring charm of the 14K Yellow Gold Antique Ring, adorned with a brilliant white diamond, embodying the essence of a bygone era, particularly the Victorian period. Thi...
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Gold

Victorian 1.84 CTW Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Silver Antique Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an elongated cushion cut sapphire prong set in a navette-shaped surround Weighing approximately 0.62 carat total - transparent medium blue With a clustered surround of rose...
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1840s Victorian Antique Rings

Materials

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

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

Pink Round Diamond Bezel Set Flower Unique Vintage Engagement Ring "Lily Emma"
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Beautiful Bezel setting center stone pink lab diamond engagement ring. Lily flower means - Pure. The flower lily is a symbol of innocence, purity, and beauty. The list is for the Eng...
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2010s Israeli Victorian Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, 14k 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

Victorian Style Diamond Silver Emerald & Ethiopian Opal Star Cocktail Ring
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Item details:- ✦ SKU:- ESRG00128 ✦ Material :- Silver ✦ Gemstone Specification:- ✧ Diamond ✧ Emerald, Ethiopian Opal ✦ Approx. Diamond Weight : 0.5 ✦ Approx. Silver Weight : 5.4 ✦...
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2010s Indian Victorian Rings

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Opal, Diamond, Emerald, Silver

Antique Victorian Sapphire Diamond Ring in 2 Carat of Sapphire, circa 1900
Located in Kendal, GB
A stunning antique late Victorian ring modelled in 18ct gold and claw set with a trilogy of deep blue sapphires, with four old mine cut diamonds glistening in between. The largest s...
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20th Century Late Victorian Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Art Deco Style Diamond Silver Aquamarine Wedding & Party Cocktail Ring, 7
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Item details:- ✦ SKU:- ESRG00154 ✦ Material :- Silver ✦ Gemstone Specification:- ✧ Diamond ✧ Aquamarine ✦ Approx. Diamond Weight : 1.05 ✦ Approx. Silver Weight : 4.02 ✦ Approx. G...
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2010s Indian Victorian Rings

Materials

Diamond, Aquamarine, Silver

Antique Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl and Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Gorgeous antique Victorian diamond ring with pearls and rose cut diamonds. Item #R0539 Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 2.4 Grams Tot...
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Rings

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Crest Signet Ring Ruby Skull Bronze Victorian Style J Dauphin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crest Signet Ring Ruby Skull Bronze Victorian Style J Dauphin J DAUPHIN signature piece " Secret Doors" Hand made in Los Angeles Inspired by Memento Mori, medieval Latin Christian ...
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2010s American Victorian Rings

Materials

Ruby, Bronze

Victorian Style Diamond 925 Sterling Silver Onyx Citrine Emerald Cocktail Ring
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Item details:- ✦ SKU:- ESRG00241 ✦ Material :- 925 Sterling Silver ✦ Gemstone Specification:- ✧ Diamond ✧ Emerald, Citrine, Onyx ✦ Approx. Diamond Weight : 0.45 ✦ Approx. Silver W...
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2010s Indian Victorian Rings

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Diamond, Citrine, Emerald, Onyx, Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian Ruby and 2.13 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 0.75ct Burmese ruby and 2.13 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold dress ring; part of our diverse antique jewellery and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive antique ruby ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The pierced decorated marquise shaped setting displays a central cushion cut pavé...
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1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Victorian Style Diamond Silver Pink Tourmaline & Pink Sapphire Floral Ring
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Item details:- ✦ SKU:- ESRG00126 ✦ Material :- Silver ✦ Gemstone Specification:- ✧ Diamond ✧ Pink Sapphire, Pink Tourmaline ✦ Approx. Diamond Weight : 0.75 ✦ Approx. Silver Weight...
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2010s Indian Victorian Rings

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Tourmaline, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Silver

Vintage Style Diamond Silver Amethyst Wedding Three Stone Solitaire Ring
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Item details:- ✦ SKU:- ESRG00155 ✦ Material :- Silver ✦ Gemstone Specification:- ✧ Diamond ✧ Amethyst ✦ Approx. Diamond Weight : 0.45 ✦ Approx. Silver Weight : 5.88 ✦ Approx. Gros...
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2010s Indian Victorian Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Silver

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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