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Rings For Sale
Style: Revival
Style: Tudor
Dubini Ancient Egyptian Scarab Black Stone 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
This DUBINI ring features an ancient Egyptian scarab circa 1085-713 B.C. set in 18K yellow gold. A black stone scarab with an oval body and a gen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Egyptian Revival Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 0.52ctw Diamond Engraved Serpent Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This highly engraved serpent wraps seductively around your finger while fiercely guarding the diamond in her mouth. Revered since ancient times, snake rings have been coveted as a ta...
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1970s Egyptian Revival Vintage Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage double snake ring, 9k yellow gold, Ruby
Located in NEWARK, GB
You can't help but be charmed by this awesome vintage double snake ring. Coils of rich 9ct yellow gold form the body of these handsome intertwined snake friends, the heads are model...
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Late 20th Century British Egyptian Revival Rings

Materials

Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

PONTIEL Egyptian Revival Orange Glass Scarab Vermeil Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This Scarab ring is made from orange molded glass. The glass was made in the 1950s in Japan. The Egyptian Revival style became popularized in Japan in response to the discovery of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Egyptian Revival Rings

Materials

Vermeil

Castellani Ancient Roman Agate Intaglio Gold Ring
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

Etruscan revival 18kt. yellow gold ring with 2.35 cts. of Yellow Sapphire
Located in Braintree, GB
Etruscan revival 18kt. yellow gold ring with 2.35 cts. of Yellow Sapphire. Made in France, circa 1890's Hallmarked with French hallmarks. Dimensions - Finger Size (UK) = H 1/2...
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1890s French Etruscan Revival Antique Rings

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Anello Vintage in Oro Giallo 18Kt, Zaffiro Blu e Diamanti
Located in Cattolica, IT
Uno splendido anello vintage in oro giallo 18Kt. Al centro è incastonato uno Zaffiro dal colore blù intenso della misura di mm 9x6 e di taglio ovale sfaccettato dal peso di circa 2 c...
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1980s Italian Revival Vintage Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

PONTIEL Egyptian Revival Blue Glass Scarab Sterling Silver Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This Scarab ring is made from molded glass that is expertly crafted to resemble lapis lazuli. The glass was made in the 1950s in Japan. The Egyptian Revival style became popularize...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Egyptian Revival Rings

Materials

Sterling Silver

PONTIEL Egyptian Revival Carnelian Glass Scarab Sterling Silver Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This Scarab ring is made from molded glass that is expertly crafted to resemble carnelian. The glass was made in the 1950s in Japan. The Egyptian Revival style became popularized i...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Egyptian Revival Rings

Materials

Sterling Silver

GRS Certified 5.03 Carat Oval Cut Colombian Minor Oil Emerald with Diamonds Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GRS certified 5.03-carat oval cut Colombian Emerald and round cut white diamond halo ring in 18k white gold. The center stone Emerald bears minor oil treatment and a faceted oval cut...
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2010s North American Revival Rings

Materials

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

Anello in Stile Vintage in Oro Rosa e Rubini Cabochon
Located in Cattolica, IT
Un delizioso anello in oro rosa 18 Kt e Rubini taglio Cabochon del peso di 0.78 carati. Questo anello è realizzato interamente a mano. Ha un caratteristico design in stile anni '60. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Revival Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Elsa Schiaparelli Turquoise Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elsa Schiaparelli Baroque Revival Cocktail Ring. Composed of leafy vine motif textured gilt plate base metal, faux Tibetan turquoise oval cabochon, with aurora iridized glass, in pin...
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1950s American Baroque Revival Vintage Rings

Materials

Gold Plate, Base Metal, Gilt Metal

Vintage Signet Ring Alexander the Great Red Enamel solid 14K Gold Ø10.5US /7.4gr
Located in SE
Great looking signet ring for Men in solid 14K Yellow Gold with profile of Alexander the Great on Red Enameled background. Unknown origin. Band hallmarked 585 , band's metal tested ...
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1950s European Greek Revival Vintage Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Enamel

Ribbon of Diamonds Statement Ring in 14K Gold Baguette Round Curlicue Ring
Located in Austin, TX
This fabulous ribbon ring is like winning a prize that you can wear on your hand, like a curling sash of sparkle on the finger! Baguette diamonds curve past each other at the center ...
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Late 20th Century American Revival Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cameo 3 Layer Carnelian Greek Revival Gold Ring, 1890
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Carnelian 3 Layer Cameo Greek Revival Gold Ring. Created around the 1890. Natural wonder meets human genius! Lady’s portrait ancient Greece style (Greek Revival) on a 3 Layer Cornel...
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Late 19th Century Greek Revival Antique Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold

Etruscan Style 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
An Etruscan style 18 karat yellow gold ring This ring features a domed circular base studded with tiny polished gold balls, leading to a tapered band, also with engraved relief deta...
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1970s British Etruscan Revival Vintage Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Aquamarine Ring Gothic style Light Blue Icy Beryl Cabochon Gemstone vintage ring
Located in Berlin, DE
Blackened silver ring with natural cabochon cut Aquamarine gemstone origin - China weight of the ring - 7.62 grams size of the ring - 7 US stone measures - 0.28 x 0.47 x 0.67 in / 7 ...
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2010s German Gothic Revival Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Beryl, Silver

1872 Nordic Ring 0.5 ctw Diamonds solid 23K Gold US 8.25 /4.3g
Located in SE
Antique Three Stones Diamond Wedding Ring in solid 23K Yellow Gold. Crown top clusters in Silver 12 mm x 3 mm deep with 3 rose-cut Diamonds. Largest diamond in the center Ø 3.5 mm ...
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1870s Swedish Renaissance Revival Antique Rings

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold, Silver

Antique Italian Micro Mosaic Unisex Men Ring solid 18K Rose Gold Ø 9.75US/5.3gr
Located in SE
Gorgeous old Italian octagonal Micromosaic scene of Two Doves nesting together in the folds of a red cloak. The Mosaica is embedded into slick shaped solid 18K Rose Gold frame.True ...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Renaissance Revival Antique Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage 22k Gold Rectangular Watermelon Tourmaline Etruscan Revival Bezel Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Watermelon Tourmaline - Rectangular Cut - Bezel Set - Green and Purplish-Pink Color - 8.9x7.2mm (approx.) Material: 22k Solid Yellow Gold Weight: 5...
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21st Century and Contemporary Etruscan Revival Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, 22k Gold

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

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Renaissance Revival Burmese Ruby Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a marvellous single stone ruby ring excellently paying homage a style pioneered during the Renaissance period. This piece has been crafted from 18ct yellow gold with the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Renaissance Revival Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Zolotas Greek Four Rams Cocktail Ring In 21Kt Yellow Gold With Blue Lapis Lazuli
Located in Miami, FL
Rams cocktail ring designed by Zolotas. A sculptural cocktail ring, created in Athens Greece by the jewelry makers of Zolotas, back in the late 1970's. This gorgeous ring is a real ...
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1970s Greek Greek Revival Vintage Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Yellow Gold

Tacori Platinum Scroll Band 7.5mm Tacori Scrollwork Mans Men's Wedding Ring Band
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

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

Victorian 1870 Etruscan Revival Celestial Star Ring In 15Kt Gold With Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
Victorian Etruscan Revival celestial star ring. Exceptional highly decorated ring of a celestial star, created in England during the Victorian Era (1837-1901), back in the 1870. Thi...
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1870s English Etruscan Revival Antique Rings

Materials

Pearl, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold, Gold

Ancient Egyptian Steatite Scarab Amulet 22K Yellow Gold Swivel Signet Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ancient Egyptian steatite scarab amulet high carat gold swivel signet ring The Scarab ring design, also called a Scaraboid Seal, was developed as an...
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15th Century and Earlier Unknown Egyptian Revival Antique Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold, 22k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Beaded Band Ring
Located in Troy, MI
Made from rich 18 karat yellow gold with fun, textured design, this band is a joy to wear! Having a granulated (from Latin: granum = “grain”) surface this ring gives a nod to the Etr...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Etruscan Revival Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

22K Gold Ring with Ancient Greek Intaglio of Mother Lion and Cub
Located in Venice, CA
This 22k gold ring contains an Ancient Greek intaglio of a lion nursing her cub, carved into banded agate. Lions were often depicted in Greek imagery, b...
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1880s Unknown Etruscan Revival Antique Rings

Materials

Agate, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold

Antique 18th. cent Ring natural Ruby Diamonds 14K Rose Gold Silver Ø 8US / 4.4gr
Located in SE
Antique Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring. Likely 18th. century piece, French or German. No hallmarks, band tested close to 14K Gold. Silver flower crown 15 mm x 13 mm x 6 mm deep. Natur...
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1770s European Baroque Revival Antique Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver, Rose Gold

1892 Karin's Nordic Men Ring Mars Ares Intaglio Hematite 18K Gold ØUS13/ 7.6gr
Located in SE
Antique Signet Intaglio Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with claw set fine intaglio on Hematite stone depicting depicting Greek Ares (Roman Mars ) - God of War and also an agricultural...
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1890s Swedish Greek Revival Antique Rings

Materials

Hematite, 18k Gold

Egyptian Revival Portuguese 19 Karat Gold Pink Topaz & Sapphire Figural Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
This ring is a notable representation of the Egyptian Revival jewelry, intricately crafted from 19-karat gold, a standard indicative of Portuguese artisanship. The ring features with...
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1940s Portuguese Egyptian Revival Vintage Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

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, Emerald, White Diamond, Platinum, 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

Scrives 3.74 Carat Aquamarine Cabochon Swivel 22 Karat Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Paris, Paris
This antic style ring by Scrives is set with an aquamarine cabochon of 3.74cts. The stone is natural with no treatment. It shows visible natural inclusions. The stone is set in a 2...
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2010s Greek Revival Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Gold, 22k Gold

Vintage Art Deco Egyptian Revival Ring Pharaoh Jasper Diamond 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco Egyptian Revival Pharaoh ring (circa 1920s) crafted in 14k white gold. Jasper measures 9mm x 8mm. 12 small single cut d...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Rings

Materials

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

1848 Ring Signet Intaglio Faith Love Hope Glass 18K Gold US4.5 / 2.35 gr
Located in SE
Great Signet Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with detailed hand - engraved intaglio with symbols of Faith Hope and Love on convex shaped paste Glass 8.3mm x 7.3mm x 1.5mm deep .Well do...
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1840s Swedish Renaissance Revival Antique Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Elegant textured ring with Peridots
Located in Milano, IT
Merapi takes inspiration from Gothic architectural forms and is handcrafted in 18-karat gold. Enriched with three apple green peridots, it mounts in the center a wonderful marquise ...
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2010s Italian Gothic Revival Rings

Materials

Peridot, 18k Gold

Antique Gold & Carved Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring with an Ancient Roman Hero
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique intaglio ring. Likely converted from an antique button or pin. In 14k gold With a carved carnelian cabochon depicting an unidentified Roman hero. Marked 14k to the...
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20th Century Etruscan Revival Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold

Scrives 6.09 Carat Emerald Colombian Tumble Swivel 22 Karat Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Paris, Paris
This antic style ring by Scrives is set with a large tumble emerald of 6.09 cts. The stone is natural with no treatment beside oil presence (oil is necessary to carve emeralds). It s...
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2010s Greek Revival Rings

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 22k Gold

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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Revival Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold

Dimos 18k Gold Museum Copy Cocktail Pyramids Ring
Located in Athens, GR
The Pyramids. A exact museum copy from the 300 BC. 18k yellow gold hand made to perfection and set with natural gems stones showing off our high level of craftsmanship with granulati...
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Greek Revival Antique Rings

Materials

Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Rose Gold Signet Ring
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Rose Gold Ring. It depicts a heavy gold ring with a rectangular shape top made to personalize a family crest, coat of arms or any creative design. The wide shanks of the ri...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Rings

Materials

Rose Gold

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

Antique Neo-Gothic Gold Band Ring with inscription
Located in Chicago, IL
Neo-Gothic Ring with Inscription Probably France, 19th century Gold Weight 3.9 gr; Circumference 61.29 mm; US size 9 3/4; UK size T Charming Revival ring with Gothic lettering remin...
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19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Rings

Materials

Gold, Yellow 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 ...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Rings

Materials

Opal, Gold, 10k 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
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20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Rings

Materials

Garnet, Silver

1.03ct Oval Cut Natural Emerald Cocktail Ring, Sapphire Halo, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
A captivating Egyptian revival ring boasts a 1.03-carat natural oval emerald as its centerpiece, encircled by approximately 0.20 carats of French-cut natural sapphires. Accentuating this unique piece are diamonds with a combined weight of around 0.09 carats. This ring is meticulously hand-crafted in the antique Egyptian style, making it a true work of art. Ring Size: 6.5 US, Resizable Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire Stone Cut: Oval Cut Style: Antique Egyptian Jewelry
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Egyptian Revival Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Platinum

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

Lapis Lazuli Arabic Heiroglyphic Ring Egyptian Revival Antique 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning early antique Egyptian Revival Ring with Lapis Lazuli engraved with Arabic or Heiroglyphics in 18 Karat Gold. The fabulous ring has a wonderful blue octagonal lap...
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19th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Antique Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Austrian 1920 Deco Egyptian Revival Ring 14Kt Yellow Gold With Guilloche Enamel
Located in Miami, FL
Egyptian revival ring designed by Alois Schmidt. Beautiful antique ring, created in Vienna Austria at the goldsmith atelier of Alois Schmidt, back in the 1920. Crafted with art deco...
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1920s Austrian Egyptian Revival Vintage Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Fire Opal Black Silver Ring Red Precious Mexican Gemstone Gothic Style
Located in Berlin, DE
Blackened and gold plated silver ring with natural Fire Opal opal origin - Mexico opal weight - 0.55 carats opal measurements - 0.20 x 0.28 in / 5 x 7 mm ring weight - 2.88 grams r...
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2010s German Gothic Revival Rings

Materials

Opal, Fire Opal, Silver

Vintage YSL Gold Massive Blue Multicolour Stone Arty Ring in Size 6
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
The YSL (Yves Saint Laurent) Arty Ring, also known as the YSL Arty Ovale Ring, is a popular and iconic fashion accessory that was available in a variety of colors and materials. This...
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1990s European Etruscan Revival Rings

Materials

Gold

Italian Murano Glass Ring Queen Omphale of Greek Mythology Silver and Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venetian Blue/Grey Murano Glass Antique / Gothic Style Ring Engraved Image of Omphale, queen of the kingdom of Lydia in Asia Minor. In her best known myth she is the master of the ...
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2010s Italian Gothic Revival Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Contemporary Enamel 14 Karat Yellow Gold Egyptian Revival Cartouche Signet Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a slim cartouche shape featuring champlevé enamel hieroglyphics Depicting a bird, anch, bowl, and other forms with linear surround Completed by rounded shoulders With h...
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21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Revival Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage 14K Gold Banded Agate Carved Intaglio Signet Ring
Located in Venice, CA
This vintage 14k gold banded agate intaglio signet ring features the image of a pheasant sitting on top of a knight’s helmet, with feathers cascading down to surround the shield belo...
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1980s Unknown Revival Vintage Rings

Materials

Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bague ancienne un camée sur sardonyx
Located in PARIS, FR
Bague ancienne ornée d'un camée sur sardonyx représentant une tête de soldat casqué dans un entourage de quatre diamants taille ancienne. Elle est en or 18 carats (750 millièmes) et ...
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Late 19th Century European Greek Revival Antique Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

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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