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Fede Ring

Antique 14K Yellow Gold Fede Ring.
Antique 14K Yellow Gold Fede Ring.

Antique 14K Yellow Gold Fede Ring.

Located in San Francisco, CA

By the Middle Ages, these became known as Fede rings (from the Italian for faith and fidelity), often exchanged as tokens of love, loyalty, and marriage.

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Antique 19th Century American George IV Band Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vintage 18ct Gold Fede Ring, hallmarked 1969
Vintage 18ct Gold Fede Ring, hallmarked 1969

Vintage 18ct Gold Fede Ring, hallmarked 1969

Located in London, GB

Dating to 1969, this delightful Fede ring is crafted in 18 carat yellow gold. The hand clasping pattern finds its roots in ancient Roman culture and symbolises love and faithfulness ...

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Vintage 1960s Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

C1800 Georgian 18K Early Fede Ring with Hand Over Heart
C1800 Georgian 18K Early Fede Ring with Hand Over Heart

C1800 Georgian 18K Early Fede Ring with Hand Over Heart

Located in Baltimore, MD

During the renaissance and later, fede rings were given as love or betrothal rings, and men often wore fede rings as a symbol of friendship or to signify a contract.

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Antique 18th Century British Georgian Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Post Medieval fede ring with posy, circa 1650-1720
Post Medieval fede ring with posy, circa 1650-1720

Post Medieval fede ring with posy, circa 1650-1720

Located in London, GB

Post Medieval fede ring with posy, circa 1650-1720. A yellow gold fede ring, finely carved to centre with a pair of clasping hands, set above with a heart shape motif, leading to int...

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Antique 17th Century Wedding Rings

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold Ruby Diamond Emerald Fede Ring
Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold Ruby Diamond Emerald Fede Ring

Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold Ruby Diamond Emerald Fede Ring

Located in New York, NY

A Fede ring is a name for a ring featuring clasped hands symbolizing love, friendship or betrothal.

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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

Extremely Rare, Georgian Turquoise and Diamond Fede Ring, circa 1750
Extremely Rare, Georgian Turquoise and Diamond Fede Ring, circa 1750

Extremely Rare, Georgian Turquoise and Diamond Fede Ring, circa 1750

Located in London, GB

Extremely Rare, Georgian turquoise and diamond fede ring. Composed of two joined hands set with sixty four round cabochon turquoises in closed back grain settings with an approximate...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Unknown More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise

Antique Gold Fede Ring, Enamelled 'R' Symbol, Circa 1790, Italy
Antique Gold Fede Ring, Enamelled 'R' Symbol, Circa 1790, Italy

Antique Gold Fede Ring, Enamelled 'R' Symbol, Circa 1790, Italy

Located in Firenze, IT

An incredibly rare southern Italian Bourbon-era fede ring circa 1790, from what was formerly known as The Kingdom of the Two Sicilies (which later became Italy).

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Antique 1830s Italian Neoclassical Engagement Rings

Materials

Gold

Medieval Sapphire Fede Ring, circa 14th Century AD
Medieval Sapphire Fede Ring, circa 14th Century AD

Medieval Sapphire Fede Ring, circa 14th Century AD

Located in London, GB

Medieval sapphire fede ring. Centrally set with one oval cabochon natural unenhanced sapphire in a closed back rubover setting with an approximate weight of 3.00 carats, to a smooth ...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Unknown Medieval Solitaire Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Carved Turquoise Fede Ring of 15ct Gold, Circa 1800-1837
Antique Carved Turquoise Fede Ring of 15ct Gold, Circa 1800-1837

Antique Carved Turquoise Fede Ring of 15ct Gold, Circa 1800-1837

Located in Lewisburg, PA

Antique Georgian Era Fede Ring – Carved Turquoise Hands with Diamond & Ruby Flowers in 15ct Gold: This exquisite Georgian-era fede ring is a rare and romantic treasure, featuring...

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Antique Late 18th Century Georgian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 15k Gold

Italian 18K Gold Gimmel Fede Ring with Diamond and Ruby, Circa 1790
Italian 18K Gold Gimmel Fede Ring with Diamond and Ruby, Circa 1790

Italian 18K Gold Gimmel Fede Ring with Diamond and Ruby, Circa 1790

Located in Firenze, IT

Period: 1790 ca. Provenance: Italy Ring size: 7 ¼  Weight: 5,30 gr The ring, dated to around 1790 and made of 18-karat gold, is composed of three bands, of which the two outer ones ...

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Antique 1790s Italian Neoclassical Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Italian Gimmel Fede Gold Ring with Two Hearts, Circa 1800, Size 8.25
Italian Gimmel Fede Gold Ring with Two Hearts, Circa 1800, Size 8.25

Italian Gimmel Fede Gold Ring with Two Hearts, Circa 1800, Size 8.25

Located in Firenze, IT

Gimmel Fede RIng with two heart Probably Italy, c. 1800 Gold Weight 1.03 gr., US size 8.25

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Georgian Engagement Rings

Materials

Gold

English vintage Fede Garnet ring 9 KT gold
English vintage Fede Garnet ring 9 KT gold

English vintage Fede Garnet ring 9 KT gold

Located in Napoli, IT

This gorgeous vintage fede ring is English origin London 1968 – vintage version with more than 60 years old, surprisingly attractive and evocative of value for friendship or sentimen...

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Vintage 1960s British Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 9k Gold

HM London 1970 Irish Claddagh Hand Clasping Heart Ring, size 10
HM London 1970 Irish Claddagh Hand Clasping Heart Ring, size 10

HM London 1970 Irish Claddagh Hand Clasping Heart Ring, size 10

Located in Baltimore, MD

The Irish Claddagh ring is a traditional Irish ring originating from the fishing village of Galway and part of a motif of rings called Fede rings, Italian for "faith", or mani in fed...

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Vintage 1970s British Modern Band Rings

Materials

9k Gold

C1910 Irish Claddagh ring with Hands Grasping Heart motif, size 7
C1910 Irish Claddagh ring with Hands Grasping Heart motif, size 7

C1910 Irish Claddagh ring with Hands Grasping Heart motif, size 7

Located in Baltimore, MD

The Irish Claddagh ring is a traditional Irish ring originating from the fishing village of Galway and part of a motif of rings called Fede rings, Italian for "faith", or mani in fed...

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Vintage 1910s British Late Victorian Band Rings

Materials

9k Gold

Gold Silver And Diamond Georgian Fede Engagement Ring
Gold Silver And Diamond Georgian Fede Engagement Ring

Gold Silver And Diamond Georgian Fede Engagement Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

A 19th century ring in 585 thousandths gold, enamel and silver set with brilliants, with the French inscription "mon coeur est à vous" translated in "my heart is yours". Finger si...

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Antique 1810s French Neoclassical Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Sacchi Band 18k Yellow Gold Steps Collection
Sacchi Band 18k Yellow Gold Steps Collection

Sacchi Band 18k Yellow Gold Steps Collection

By Sacchi Gioielli

Located in Rome, IT

The ring is made of 18-karat satin-finished yellow gold with set by white diamonds, from Sacchi's "Steps" collection, handcrafted using the lost-wax casting technique. Lost-wax cas...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Bridal Rings

Materials

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

Sacchi Wedding Ring in 18K Satin Yellow Gold
Sacchi Wedding Ring in 18K Satin Yellow Gold

Sacchi Wedding Ring in 18K Satin Yellow Gold

By Sacchi Gioielli

Located in Rome, IT

Beautiful band ring satin yellow gold, handcrafted using the lost-wax casting technique. Lost-wax casting, one of the oldest techniques for creating jewelry, forms the basis of Sac...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Satin Yellow Gold Sacks Wedding Ring
18k Satin Yellow Gold Sacks Wedding Ring

18k Satin Yellow Gold Sacks Wedding Ring

By Sacchi Gioielli

Located in Rome, IT

Beautiful wedding ring satin yellow gold, handcrafted using the lost-wax casting technique. Lost-wax casting, one of the oldest techniques for creating jewelry, forms the basis of ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Rose Gold Diamond Wedding Ring Made in Italy
Rose Gold Diamond Wedding Ring Made in Italy

Rose Gold Diamond Wedding Ring Made in Italy

By Botta gioielli

Located in Milano, IT

Faith ring handcrafted in Italy with a 0.02 ct. brilliant-cut diamond. The hammered wedding band creates various irregular facets on the surface. It has a matte polish that brings ou...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Wedding band MANO J ring titanium white diamonds 0.81 carat size 62mm
Wedding band MANO J ring titanium white diamonds 0.81 carat size 62mm

Wedding band MANO J ring titanium white diamonds 0.81 carat size 62mm

By MANO | J.

Located in Valenza, IT

Wedding band MANO J. titanium ring white diamonds 0.81 carat. Titanium wedding ring, featuring a slightly domed line and an elegant outer setting that houses 80 white diamonds, tota...

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2010s Italian Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, Titanium

Wedding band MANO J ring titanium white diamonds 0.81 carat size 54mm
Wedding band MANO J ring titanium white diamonds 0.81 carat size 54mm

Wedding band MANO J ring titanium white diamonds 0.81 carat size 54mm

By MANO | J.

Located in Valenza, IT

Wedding band MANO J. titanium ring white diamonds 0.81 carat. Titanium wedding ring, featuring a slightly domed line and an elegant outer setting that houses 80 white diamonds, tota...

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2010s Italian Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, Titanium

Hexagonal Wedding Band in 18 Kt White Gold and Diamonds
Hexagonal Wedding Band in 18 Kt White Gold and Diamonds

Hexagonal Wedding Band in 18 Kt White Gold and Diamonds

Located in Cattolica, IT

A wedding ring made of 18 Kt Gold with a contemporary design that, at the same time, winks at the iconic jewelry of the 1970s. This ring has a hexagonal shape, at each corner of the ...

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2010s Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique 18K Yellow Gold Mano Sautoir Slide Chain Necklace, Circa 1840
Antique 18K Yellow Gold Mano Sautoir Slide Chain Necklace, Circa 1840

Antique 18K Yellow Gold Mano Sautoir Slide Chain Necklace, Circa 1840

Located in New York, NY

The origin dates back to ancient Rome where Fede rings incorporating the design of two clasped hands were worn to symbolize faith, fidelity and trust.

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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

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Antique Renaissance Gold Fede Ring
Antique Renaissance Gold Fede Ring

Antique Renaissance Gold Fede Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

Fede ring Western Europe, 16th - 17th century Gold Weight 3.8 gr; Circumference 61.64 mm; US size 9 3/4; UK Size T ¼ A delightful, sculpturesque Fede ring conveying love and loyalty...

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Antique 16th Century European Renaissance Engagement Rings

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold Organic Fede Ring with Diamonds
18 Karat Rose Gold Organic Fede Ring with Diamonds

18 Karat Rose Gold Organic Fede Ring with Diamonds

Located in Milan, IT

18K Rose Gold Organic Fede Ring With Diamonds Ct 1.00. Beautiful All Around Diamonds

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold Fede Ring with Pearl and Diamonds
18 Karat Rose Gold Fede Ring with Pearl and Diamonds

18 Karat Rose Gold Fede Ring with Pearl and Diamonds

Located in Milan, IT

18K Rose Gold Fede Ring With Australian Pearl Ct 67 And Diamonds Ct 0.46.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Clasped Fede Ring with Enamel Forget Me Nots
Clasped Fede Ring with Enamel Forget Me Nots

Clasped Fede Ring with Enamel Forget Me Nots

Located in New York, NY

Fede rings have been popular for centuries, symbolizing both love and friendship.

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Antique 1850s French Victorian More Rings

Materials

18k Gold

17th-Century Gold Band Fede Ring with Heart
17th-Century Gold Band Fede Ring with Heart

17th-Century Gold Band Fede Ring with Heart

Located in Chicago, IL

Fede Ring with Heart England, 17th century Gold, enamel Weight 1.88 gr.; circumference 44.77mm.; US size 3,1/4; UK size F 3/4 Elaborately decorated posy ring, with messages of lov...

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Antique 17th Century English Band Rings

Materials

Gold

Fede Ring, Sterling Silver
Fede Ring, Sterling Silver

Fede Ring, Sterling Silver

By Olivia Cummings

Located in Kew, Victoria

It is known as a claddagh ring in Ireland, where traditionally the ring was part of a ritualistic code that signified the wearers relationship status.

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2010s Turkish Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georgian Ruby and Pearl Fede Ring
Georgian Ruby and Pearl Fede Ring

Georgian Ruby and Pearl Fede Ring

Located in New York, NY

This English ring, made in 18K is a fede-like design. The hands themselves are not clasped but they clasp a central flower.

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Antique 1830s British Georgian More Rings

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

Georgian Ruby Gold Opening Fede Ring
Georgian Ruby Gold Opening Fede Ring

Georgian Ruby Gold Opening Fede Ring

Located in London, GB

A rare 18th century ring with clasped hands that open to reveal a heart. It has two small cabochon rubies on each cuff. It was made circa 1780-1800.

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Antique Late 18th Century Georgian More Rings

Materials

Ruby, 15k Gold

Fede Ring, 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Enamel Inlay
Fede Ring, 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Enamel Inlay

Fede Ring, 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Enamel Inlay

By Olivia Cummings

Located in Kew, Victoria

It is known as a claddagh ring in Ireland, where traditionally the ring was part of a ritualistic code that signified the wearers relationship status.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Fede Ring, 18 Karat Rose Gold with Enamel Inlay
Fede Ring, 18 Karat Rose Gold with Enamel Inlay

Fede Ring, 18 Karat Rose Gold with Enamel Inlay

By Olivia Cummings

Located in Kew, Victoria

It is known as a claddagh ring in Ireland, where traditionally the ring was part of a ritualistic code that signified the wearers relationship status.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

Antique Gold Fede Gimmel Ring with Ruby and Diamond
Antique Gold Fede Gimmel Ring with Ruby and Diamond

Antique Gold Fede Gimmel Ring with Ruby and Diamond

Located in Chicago, IL

Gimmel Fede RIng with Inscription "GAGE D'AMITIE" Probably England, c. 1750 Gold, ruby and diamonds Weight 6.5 gr., US size 8.25, UK size Q ½ This gold ring is composed of three con...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Anatomical Heart & Claddagh Ring Set in Sterling Silver & 9kt Rose Gold
Anatomical Heart & Claddagh Ring Set in Sterling Silver & 9kt Rose Gold

Anatomical Heart & Claddagh Ring Set in Sterling Silver & 9kt Rose Gold

By William Llewellyn Griffiths

Located in Melbourne, Vic

They form part of a group of European finger rings called fede rings deriving from the Italian phrase “mani in fede” meaning hands joined in loyalty/faith.

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2010s Australian Renaissance Engagement Rings

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver

Anatomical Heart & Claddagh Ring Set in 9kt White & 9kt Rose Gold
Anatomical Heart & Claddagh Ring Set in 9kt White & 9kt Rose Gold

Anatomical Heart & Claddagh Ring Set in 9kt White & 9kt Rose Gold

By William Llewellyn Griffiths

Located in Melbourne, Vic

They form part of a group of European finger rings called fede rings deriving from the Italian phrase “mani in fede” meaning hands joined in loyalty/faith.

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2010s Australian Renaissance Engagement Rings

Materials

Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, 9k Gold

Anatomical Heart & Claddagh Ring Set in 18kt Yellow, 18kt White & 18kt Rose Gold
Anatomical Heart & Claddagh Ring Set in 18kt Yellow, 18kt White & 18kt Rose Gold

Anatomical Heart & Claddagh Ring Set in 18kt Yellow, 18kt White & 18kt Rose Gold

By William Llewellyn Griffiths

Located in Melbourne, Vic

They form part of a group of European finger rings called fede rings deriving from the Italian phrase “mani in fede” meaning hands joined in loyalty/faith.

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2010s Australian Renaissance Engagement Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Round 18 Karat Gold Engagement Solitaire Wedding AIG Certified Ring
Diamond Round 18 Karat Gold Engagement Solitaire Wedding AIG Certified Ring

Diamond Round 18 Karat Gold Engagement Solitaire Wedding AIG Certified Ring

By Intini Jewels

Located in Milano, IT

The Claddagh ring belongs to a group of European finger rings called "fede rings".

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2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.261 Carat Diamond Brilliant 18 Karat Gold Engagement Solitaire Wedding Ring
0.261 Carat Diamond Brilliant 18 Karat Gold Engagement Solitaire Wedding Ring

0.261 Carat Diamond Brilliant 18 Karat Gold Engagement Solitaire Wedding Ring

By Intini Jewels

Located in Milano, IT

The Claddagh ring belongs to a group of European finger rings called "fede rings".

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2010s Italian Romantic Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique English Gold Band 'Posy' Ring
Antique English Gold Band 'Posy' Ring

Antique English Gold Band 'Posy' Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

Literature The mark may belong to a goldsmith active 1658-69, as the same punch appears on a number of rings in the British Museum. See for example the fede ring 1961,1202.269; posy ...

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Antique 17th Century English Band Rings

Materials

Gold

Gold PLated brass statment ring by Vita Fede
Gold PLated brass statment ring by Vita Fede

Gold PLated brass statment ring by Vita Fede

Located in Newark, DE

Stunning big statement ring with CZ crystals for any special occasion by Vita Fede

Category

Early 2000s Fashion Rings

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

Lucifer Vir Honestus Fede Diamond Band
Lucifer Vir Honestus Fede Diamond Band

Lucifer Vir Honestus Fede Diamond Band

Located in Jackson, WY

Inspired by the flowing nature of the sea, Lucifer Vir Honestus’ elegant designs present organic, handmade metal work that illuminates the oneiric beauty of natural crystals. This r...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Aesthetic Movement Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Silver Gilt Fede Ring
Antique Silver Gilt Fede Ring

Antique Silver Gilt Fede Ring

Located in Baltimore, MD

Unusual Russian "Fede" ring of clasped hands in silver gilt, c. 1880.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Russian Russian Empire Engagement Rings

Materials

Gilt Metal, Silver

Antique Enamel Gold Gimmel/Fede Ring
Antique Enamel Gold Gimmel/Fede Ring

Antique Enamel Gold Gimmel/Fede Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

Fede rings are cast in the form of two clasped hands symbolizing faith and trust.

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Antique 1820s Italian Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Antique Gold and Hair Fede Ring
Antique Gold and Hair Fede Ring

Antique Gold and Hair Fede Ring

Located in Baltimore, MD

Georgian 18K yellow gold "fede" ring of clasped hands and plaited hair. The clasped hands are a symbol of fidelity and commitment and were often used on wedding bands.

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Georgian Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Victorian Fede Ring of 9ct Gold
Victorian Fede Ring of 9ct Gold

Victorian Fede Ring of 9ct Gold

Located in Lewisburg, PA

A beautifully symbolic antique fede ring dating from 1880–1900, featuring joined hands crafted in solid 9k gold.

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Antique 1870s Victorian Band Rings

Materials

9k Gold

Antique Gentlemen's Gold Fede Ring, Size 15
Antique Gentlemen's Gold Fede Ring, Size 15

Antique Gentlemen's Gold Fede Ring, Size 15

Located in Baltimore, MD

Wonderful 9K rose gold Fede ring with two hands clasped in friendship or betrothal.

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Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Band Rings

Materials

10k Gold

Vintage Gimmel Fede Ring Moveable Clasped Hands 8K Yellow Gold – Size 7.75
Vintage Gimmel Fede Ring Moveable Clasped Hands 8K Yellow Gold – Size 7.75

Vintage Gimmel Fede Ring Moveable Clasped Hands 8K Yellow Gold – Size 7.75

Located in Fairfield, CT

Vintage Gimmel Fede Ring Moveable Clasped Hands 8K Yellow Gold – Size 7.75 This vintage fede ring is made in 8k yellow gold and features the traditional design of two clasped hands.

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Vintage 1960s Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique French Green Emerald Yellow Gold Trinity Gimmel Fede Ring
Antique French Green Emerald Yellow Gold Trinity Gimmel Fede Ring

Antique French Green Emerald Yellow Gold Trinity Gimmel Fede Ring

Located in London, GB

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold gimmel or fede ring with three hinged parts, each set with a collet set step cut green emerald.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Band Rings

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Acrostic Fede Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring
Antique Victorian Acrostic Fede Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring

Antique Victorian Acrostic Fede Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring

Located in Fairfield, CT

Antique Victorian Acrostic Fede Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring Step into the elegance of the Victorian era with this extraordinary acrostic ring crafted in 1860.

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Antique 1860s Victorian Band Rings

Materials

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

18th Century Turquoise Gold Fede Ring
18th Century Turquoise Gold Fede Ring

18th Century Turquoise Gold Fede Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

The term "fede chianina", used to describe traditional family ring that Aretinian mothers-in-law used to give to their daughters-in-law, as a symbolic inheritance from woman to woman.

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Cluster Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Gold

18th Century Garnet Gold Fede Ring
18th Century Garnet Gold Fede Ring

18th Century Garnet Gold Fede Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

The term "fede chianina", used to describe traditional family ring that Aretinian mothers-in-law used to give to their daughters-in-law, as a symbolic inheritance from woman to woman.

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Cluster Rings

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18th Century Baroque Pearls Gold Fede Ring
18th Century Baroque Pearls Gold Fede Ring

18th Century Baroque Pearls Gold Fede Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

The term "fede chianina", used to describe traditional family ring that Aretinian mothers-in-law used to give to their daughters-in-law, as a symbolic inheritance from woman to woman.

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Cluster Rings

Materials

Natural Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

18th Century Garnet Rock Crystal Gold Fede Ring
18th Century Garnet Rock Crystal Gold Fede Ring

18th Century Garnet Rock Crystal Gold Fede Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

The term "fede chianina", used to describe traditional family ring that Aretinian mothers-in-law used to give to their daughters-in-law, as a symbolic inheritance from woman to woman.

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Georgian Engagement Rings

Materials

Crystal, Garnet, Rock Crystal, Gold

Antique Victorian 14K/10K Yellow Gold Engraved Fede Hands Ring
Antique Victorian 14K/10K Yellow Gold Engraved Fede Hands Ring

Antique Victorian 14K/10K Yellow Gold Engraved Fede Hands Ring

Located in Great Neck, NY

Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K/10K Yellow Gold Engraved Fede Hands Ring. This pristine fede ring has nice deep engravings on both rings around both bands.

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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian “Hand over Heart” Ring with Diamond
Antique Victorian “Hand over Heart” Ring with Diamond

Antique Victorian “Hand over Heart” Ring with Diamond

Located in Baltimore, MD

Delightful 18K hand over heart fede ring. - the word fede means faithful. The Victorians were fond of such romantic sentiments.

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Antique 1880s British Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Art Deco 14K Rose Gold Turquoise and Pearl Fede Heart in Hand Ring
Antique Art Deco 14K Rose Gold Turquoise and Pearl Fede Heart in Hand Ring

Antique Art Deco 14K Rose Gold Turquoise and Pearl Fede Heart in Hand Ring

Located in Great Neck, NY

Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Rose Gold Turquoise and Pearl Fede Heart in Hand Ring. This beautiful Art Deco Fede ring is crafted in 14k rose gold.

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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Georgian Diamond Silver Gold Gimmel Ring
Georgian Diamond Silver Gold Gimmel Ring

Georgian Diamond Silver Gold Gimmel Ring

Located in South Pasadena, CA

(This is very rare as you usually see 3 rings like the fede rings.) Each is topped with a diamond-set motif.

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Antique 1830s Georgian Bridal Rings

Antique 18K Pearl Forget Me Not Hand Ring
Antique 18K Pearl Forget Me Not Hand Ring

Antique 18K Pearl Forget Me Not Hand Ring

Located in Baltimore, MD

Antique circa 1830 18K fede ring, a ring with hands that come together with a gift offering of a forget-me-not.

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Antique 1850s British Early Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Natural Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold

Vintage Fede Gimmel Ring
Vintage Fede Gimmel Ring

Vintage Fede Gimmel Ring

Located in London, GB

Here we have a vintage fede gimmel ring. The ring is comprised of three separate 18ct yellow gold hoops linked together with the same shank split lengthwise so the hoops fit together...

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20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

Late 18th Century Fede Gimmel Ring
Late 18th Century Fede Gimmel Ring

Late 18th Century Fede Gimmel Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

One ring is set with a rose-cut diamond. Finger size: 6 1/4 - Gross weight: 7.57 g The fede design stretches all the way back to Roman antiquity It symbolizes faith, friendship, and...

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Engagement Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique  Gold "Fede", Clasped Hand, Ring
Antique  Gold "Fede", Clasped Hand, Ring

Antique Gold "Fede", Clasped Hand, Ring

Located in Baltimore, MD

Open this striking ring to reveal the heart being clasped by the two hands. These rings, also called Gimmel rings, were often used as betrothal rings. The three rings are attached by...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Italian Gimmel/Fede Enamel Gold Ring
Italian Gimmel/Fede Enamel Gold Ring

Italian Gimmel/Fede Enamel Gold Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

Italy, 1820 ca With blue and light blue enamel Maker's mark Finger size: 8 1/2

Category

Antique 1820s Italian Georgian Engagement Rings

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Vintage Gimmel Ring Opens 14k Yellow Gold Heart Friendship Band 6 Fede Jewelry
Vintage Gimmel Ring Opens 14k Yellow Gold Heart Friendship Band 6 Fede Jewelry

Vintage Gimmel Ring Opens 14k Yellow Gold Heart Friendship Band 6 Fede Jewelry

Located in Torrance, CA

Stylish vintage Gimmal ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Gimmel rings have been popular for centuries, with the holding hands symbolizing eternal love and loyalty. The interloc...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Hands and Heart Ring with Star Diamond
Antique Hands and Heart Ring with Star Diamond

Antique Hands and Heart Ring with Star Diamond

Located in Baltimore, MD

15K gold fede or love ring with two hands coming together to enclose a gold heart with a single rose-cut diamond embedded in a carved star at the center.

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Antique 1880s British Victorian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, 15k Gold

Georgian 18 Karat Gold Cannetille Carved Shell Cameo Birth of Cupid Rivière
Georgian 18 Karat Gold Cannetille Carved Shell Cameo Birth of Cupid Rivière

Georgian 18 Karat Gold Cannetille Carved Shell Cameo Birth of Cupid Rivière

Located in New York, NY

The clasp plate appropriately features a cameo of a pair of hands clasped in friendship, reminiscent of a fede gimmel ring. A shining symbol of love from one of Europe’s most trying...

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Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Georgian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Hendrik Soorbeek 17th Century Fede Ring
Hendrik Soorbeek 17th Century Fede Ring

Hendrik Soorbeek 17th Century Fede Ring

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A gold fede ring with two hands holding a ribbon or a Lemniscaat (symbol for eternity or eternal love), Amsterdam, 1698, Hendrik Soorbeek (1669-1728).

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Antique 1690s Dutch Engagement Rings

Materials

18k Gold

18th Century Gimmel Fede Ring Italian 1790's
18th Century Gimmel Fede Ring Italian 1790's

18th Century Gimmel Fede Ring Italian 1790's

Located in Firenze, IT

This fede ring is composed of three rings, two of which are decorated with intertwining hands beneath a heart.

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Antique 1790s Italian Neoclassical Engagement Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rare European 14th/15th Century 22/24 Kt Fede Ring
Rare European 14th/15th Century 22/24 Kt Fede Ring

Rare European 14th/15th Century 22/24 Kt Fede Ring

Located in Napoli, IT

Rare Possibly English late 14th/15th century 22/24 Kt solid gold Fede ring from a private Italian collection Please view Sotheby’s references for details Fine condition Unless otherw...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Renaissance Engagement Rings

Materials

22k Gold

Georgian 18k yellow gold with enamel forget me nots clasped Fede ring
Georgian 18k yellow gold with enamel forget me nots clasped Fede ring

Georgian 18k yellow gold with enamel forget me nots clasped Fede ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This Georgian 18k yellow gold Fede ring features enamel forget-me-not motifs and a clasped hands design.

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Antique 1840s Georgian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

C1850 Hands Clasping Heart Fede Ring w carved enamel star
C1850 Hands Clasping Heart Fede Ring w carved enamel star

C1850 Hands Clasping Heart Fede Ring w carved enamel star

Located in Baltimore, MD

The hands bearing a gift motif is an example of the romanticism that flourished in the 20th century. Our 18K fede ring reveals two delicately carved hands coming together clasping a...

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Antique 1850s British Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

18th Century Gimmel Fede Ring Italian 1790's
18th Century Gimmel Fede Ring Italian 1790's

18th Century Gimmel Fede Ring Italian 1790's

Located in Firenze, IT

Finger size: 7 Romance and love are conveyed to the fullest in this sumptuous ring composed of symbolically rich elements: Fede hands, connected bands and hearth.

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Antique 1790s Italian Neoclassical Engagement Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

18th Century Gimmel Fede Ring Italian 1790's
18th Century Gimmel Fede Ring Italian 1790's

18th Century Gimmel Fede Ring Italian 1790's

Located in Firenze, IT

Period: 1790 ca Provenance: Italy Finger size: 7 ¼ Weight: 5.30 gr The ring, dated around 1790 and made of 18-carat gold, is composed of three rings, two of which have the decorati...

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Antique 1790s Italian Neoclassical Engagement Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

18th Century Garnet Rock Crystal Gold Fede Ring
18th Century Garnet Rock Crystal Gold Fede Ring

18th Century Garnet Rock Crystal Gold Fede Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

The term "fede chianina", used to describe traditional family ring that Aretinian mothers-in-law used to give to their daughters-in-law, as a symbolic inheritance from woman to woman.

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Antique 1780s Italian George III Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Garnet, Rock Crystal, Gold

An Antique Gold Clasped Hands Engagement Ring
An Antique Gold Clasped Hands Engagement Ring

An Antique Gold Clasped Hands Engagement Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

Fede rings are cast in the form of two clasped hands symbolizing faith and trust.

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Georgian Band Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Irish Claddagh 18 Karat Gold Hands and Heart Ring
Irish Claddagh 18 Karat Gold Hands and Heart Ring

Irish Claddagh 18 Karat Gold Hands and Heart Ring

Located in Baltimore, MD

The Irish Claddagh ring is a traditional Irish ring originating from the fishing village of Galway and part of a group of rings called Fede rings, Italian for "faith", or mani in fed...

Category

Vintage 1920s Irish Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold

C1900 Irish Claddagh Ring with Hands Holding Heart, size 9
C1900 Irish Claddagh Ring with Hands Holding Heart, size 9

C1900 Irish Claddagh Ring with Hands Holding Heart, size 9

Located in Baltimore, MD

Our 9K claddagh ring is an Irish tradition. Claddagh rings originated from the fishing village of Galway in Ireland and are among a genre of Fede rings, Italian for "hands joined in...

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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

9k Gold

Antique clasped hands brooch, Bog oak, Victorian
Antique clasped hands brooch, Bog oak, Victorian

Antique clasped hands brooch, Bog oak, Victorian

Located in NEWARK, GB

The pin is carved as two hands clasped or shaking not dissimilar to the earlier Fede style often found in rings of betrothal. We can see that each hand has a different cuff, one pla...

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

Georgian Fedé and Gimmel Ring
Georgian Fedé and Gimmel Ring

Georgian Fedé and Gimmel Ring

Located in London, GB

Fedé rings, designed so two hands clasp in the centre, have been symbols of fidelity and love since the Ancient Roman period.

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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

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Located in Montclair, NJ

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By Alexander McQueen, Givenchy

Located in Thiensville, WI

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Located in London, GB

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By Givenchy, Alexander McQueen

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Fede Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate fede ring for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and yellow gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 26 antique edition and 9 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a fede ring from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, are consistently popular carat weights. Creating a fede ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Sacchi Gioielli, MANO | J. and Botta gioielli are consistently popular. While most can agree that any fede ring from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a diamond version from the 12 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A brilliant cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and cabochon versions for sale. Most of our fede ring for sale are for women, but there are 23 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Fede Ring?

The price for a fede ring starts at $344 and tops out at $63,012 with these rings, on average, selling for $1,714.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Rings for You

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.