Museum Quality Georgian Enamel Amethyst Mourning Ring
Located in London, GB
One other of George Nassau's commissioned mourning rings can be seen in the V&A Museum's collection.
Antique 1830s British Georgian Cluster Rings
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
Museum Quality Georgian Enamel Amethyst Mourning Ring
Located in London, GB
One other of George Nassau's commissioned mourning rings can be seen in the V&A Museum's collection.
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
$176,000Sale Price|20% Off
MUSEUM QUALITY 22 CARAT Colombian VIVID GREEN Emerald Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
A spectacular GIA Certified Platinum Engagement Ring featuring a 22 total carat weight of natural gemstones. At its center shines an exceptional Natural Oval Cut Green Emerald, weigh...
Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Metropolitan Museum of Art Yellow Gold Carnelian Nugget Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This 14 Karat Yellow Gold Carnelian Ring from the Metropolitan Museum of Art (MMA) collection features an oval cabochon Carnelian measuring approximately 11mm x 5.7mm.
Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Museum Quality Antique Georgian Black Enamel Pearl Memorial Ring
Located in London, GB
Georgian pearl and black enamel memorial ring. Set to centre with an oblong crystal slice covering plaited hair in a closed back setting, encircled by a row of ten half seed pearls w...
Pearl, Gold
Stuart Crystal Ring, Sterling Silver and 18k Gold, 8.5, Museum-Quality
Located in Northampton, MA
Stuart crystal rings of this size, clarity, and condition are exceptionally scarce.
Crystal, 18k Gold
Museum Quality Antique Early Byzantine 4th Century AD Gold Marriage Ring
Located in London, GB
Early Byzantine gold marriage ring. The central square plaque carved to depict two facing busts wearing crowns, a cross and orb inbetween, with the wording 'ZVΓOC AHNOCIOC' translate...
Yellow Gold
Museum Quality Antique Stuart 17th Century Rock Crystal Love Knot Ring
Located in London, GB
Stuart rock crystal love knot ring. The central oval rose cut domed rock crystal in closed back collet setting, surmounting a complicated love knot in gold thread, to a D-shape shank...
Rock Crystal, Crystal, Yellow Gold
Socrates Turquoise Cameo Ring Black Onyx 18 Karat Gold Museum Quality Victorian
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a Museum Quality Turquoise Cameo Ring depicting Socrates in 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Black Onyx.
Onyx, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Museum Quality Antique Antique Enamel Diamond Set Harp Memorial Ring circa 1895
Located in London, GB
Antique enamel and diamond set harp memorial ring. Set with twenty two round old cut diamonds in open back grain settings with an approximate weight of 0.70 carats to a harp shape fo...
Emilio Jewelry Certified 10.00 Carat No Heat Pigeons Blood Museum Quality Ruby
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located in the Iconic Gem Tower/Gia Building in New York's Diamond District. This item has been appraised by the exp...
Ruby
Ancient Roman Garnet Intaglio Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
A museum quality ancient Roman gold ring, circa 400 AD.
Exquisite 10.2+ CTW Natural Pink Spinel & Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Exquisite 10.2+ CTW Natural Pink Spinel & Diamond Engagement Ring Untreated Vivid Color Masterfully Re-Cut Elevate your collection with this museum-quality statement piece.
$420,000Sale Price|20% Off
20.02ct Radiant Cut Three Stone Fancy Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
By Rick Shatz
Located in New York, NY
An exceptionally rare and museum-worthy engagement ring, this remarkable three-stone design is centered by a magnificent 20.02-carat Radiant Cut Fancy Yellow diamond, certified by GI...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$552,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 10.18 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Platinum Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Center Stone: 10.18 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Color: G Clarity: VS2 Cut / Polish / Symmetry: Excellent / Excellent / Excellent Fluorescence: Faint Side Stones: Tapered bague...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Ptolemaic Lapis Lazuli Intaglio Gold Ring 3rd-2nd Century BC
Located in Firenze, IT
An example of Ptolemaic sculpture is preserved at the Michael C. Carlo Museum (inv. 1998.013.001). Furthermore, the ring is preserved in excellent condition, any marks or imperfectio...
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 22k Gold
Platinum AGL 15.71ct Burma No Heat Sugarloaf Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Rare in every meaningful respect, this is a museum-worthy sapphire ring that combines top-tier origin, no-heat certification, extraordinary color, and striking design in one truly sp...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Ancient Greek Gold Intaglio Ring Circa 4th Century BC
Located in Chicago, IL
A unique, museum quality ancient Greek gold ring, circa 4th century BC, likely a wedding ring.
CARTIER 1970 Roger Lucas Sculptural Cocktail Ring With Diamonds & Pearls
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
According to the Cincinnati Art Museum's website, Lucas theorized that rings "...could be thirty feet high or small enough to fit on a finger.
White Diamond, Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$24,296Sale Price|20% Off
7.35 Carat Emerald & Baguette Diamond Ballerina 18K Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
The open scroll gold gallery beneath the stone, visible from the reverse, reveals the quality and weight of the mounting construction, with decorative yellow gold scrollwork cutouts ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
No-Heat Royal Blue Sapphire & Diamond Platinum Ring, AGL GRS Certified
Located in New York, NY
An outstanding acquisition for collectors, investors, or anyone seeking a museum-worthy sapphire ring distinguished by rarity, provenance, and world-class certification.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Ancient Roman intaglio ring, circa 1st-3rd century AD.
Located in London, GB
Tested yellow gold, circa 1st–3rd century AD. This is a museum quality ring, and a very skilful example of Ancient Roman craftsmanship and is in fine condition, commensurate with it...
Michael Kneebone Emerald White Coral Diamond Archaic Style Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
The coral is set in a hand fabricated 18k yellow gold archaic style mounting. The design for this ring was influenced by archaic Viking jewelry on display in the Danish National Mus...
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$1,282Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic Vintage 7.50ct Amethyst Ruby Multi-Gem Cocktail Ring in Gold
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Important Amethyst, Ruby & Multi-Gem Museum Cocktail Ring Set in 18K Gold & Silver An extraordinary and commanding jewel of exceptional scale and artistry, ...
Amethyst, Ruby, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Kabbalistic Medieval Magic Ring +A+G+L+A+ c. 1250 – 1350
Located in Chicago, IL
References: A comparable brooch bearing an AGLA inscription is illustrated in Medieval Jewellery in Europe 1100–1500 by Marian Campbell (p. 90) and is now held in the collection of ...
Silver
Cocktail Ring - Art Deco 5.50 Carat Emerald & 2.85 CTW Diamond Platinum.
Located in Miami, FL
This is an extraordinary, museum-grade Art Deco statement ring masterfully sculpted in solid platinum.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Sapphire & Orange Citrine Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
The “Orient” collection embodies bold elegance and celebrates the beauty of natural gemstones, combining luxurious styling with remarkable value. This ring offers a museum-worthy pre...
Citrine, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Rare Post-Medieval Diamond and Enamel Ring, circa 1550-1650
Located in London, GB
Comparable examples can be found, mostly in museum settings. One such ring, now in the Museum of London was part of the Cheapside Hoard which dates to the 17th century.
Diamond, Enamel
Large Ancient Greek Rock Crystal Gold Ring 2nd Century BC
Located in Chicago, IL
Rock crystal, a precious stone in antiquity, was thought to be a special form of real ice. A similar ring with garnets from the Griffin collection was exhibited at the Metropolitan ...
Carnelian, Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, Silver
Paraiba Tourmaline 1.70ct, Diamond, 18K White Gold Ring AGL Certified Brazil
Located in Northampton, MA
According to industry standards, Brazilian Paraibas over 1.00 carat are considered "investment grade," and though 2-carat and 3-carat Brazilian stones exist, most reside in private c...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, White Gold
18K White Gold Diamond and Ruby Orchid Cocktail Ring The Empress Orchid
Located in ראשון לציון, IL
A statement jewel of museum level artistry, this orchid ring combines contemporary high jewelry aesthetics with natural floral inspiration, making it an exceptional collector’s piece...
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
12.75 Carat Colombian Emerald Cocktail Ring with Diamonds in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This extraordinary natural Colombian emerald and diamond ring is a museum-quality collector's piece of the highest order, centered on a breathtaking rectangular emerald cut natural b...
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Boucheron Nuri Parrot Ring 6.41ct Aquamarine Sapphire Diamond 18K White Gold
By Boucheron
Located in Monaco, MC
For collectors of Boucheron, significant aquamarines, or museum-quality animal jewelry, this ring represents an opportunity to acquire one of the most iconic designs from one of the ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Tsavorite, White Gold
Medieval 15th Century Iconographic Gold Saint Christopher Ring
Located in London, GB
Oman, 'Victoria and Albert Museum Catalogue of Rings 1930', Ipswich, 1993, cats. 728-9.
Yellow Gold
Antique Neoclassical 18k Gold Hardstone Cameo Ring of Seneca
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: late 18th century Ring size: 11 Dimensions: 27 x 22 mm Weight: 26,4 gr The ring consists of a hard stone cameo, dated to the late 18th century, which is set in a coeval yell...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Orange Opal, Emerald, Kyanite & Diamond Ring Set In 18K
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
The “Orient” collection is celebrated for its bold, cross-cultural inspirations and museum-worthy designs. This ring stands as a prime example—an artistic jewel that feels both vinta...
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Kyanite
GIA Certified Natural Type A Jade Old Mine Diamond Black Onyx Platinum Ring 1910
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a museum quality antique Art Deco GIA-certified Type A green jadeite jade ring of extraordinary beauty.
Jade, Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Blue Opal, Peridot & White Topaz Ring - 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Blue Opal, Peridot & White Topaz Ring - 18K Gold & Silver Indulge in elevated Mediterranean glamour with this Bochic “Capri” Vintage Multi-Gem Cocktail Ring—a...
Opal, Peridot, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Cocktail Ring -Victorian 18K Gold & Silver 3.60 Ct Old Mine Diamond & Burma Ruby
Located in Miami, FL
This is a spectacular, museum-quality antique Victorian dome ring masterfully crafted in 18K yellow gold with an authentic oxidized silver-topped setting.
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Blue Opal & Lilac Tanzanite Cocktail Ring - 18K Gold & Si
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Blue Opal & Lilac Tanzanite Cocktail Ring - 18K Gold & Silver Set in 18K Gold & Silver • Signed Masterpiece** Indulge in elevated Mediterranean glamour with...
Opal, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Blue Opal, AquaMarine & White Topaz Ring - 18K Gold & Sil
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Blue Opal, AquaMarine & White Topaz Ring - 18K Gold & Silver Set in 18K Gold & Silver • Signed Masterpiece** Indulge in elevated Mediterranean glamour with ...
Aquamarine, Opal, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
KERSTIN ÖHLIN LEJONKLOU 1968 Sweden Geometric Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Öhlin Lejonklou is represented at the National Museum in Stockholm. Provenance: This ring was acquired in 1975 in Sweden.
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Medieval sapphire cabochon gold ring circa 14-15th century
Located in London, GB
Accompanied by documentation from the Portable Antiquities Scheme and British Museum stating that this ring was found whilst metal detecting on cultivated land on 1st-30th November 2...
Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold
Important 18K White Gold 22ct Burmese Type A Apple Green Jadeite Cabochon Ring
Located in New York, NY
A spectacular, museum-quality jadeite ring showcasing an ultra-fine Type A Burmese jadeite cabochon, weighing a client-stated 22.02 carats, certified natural with no indications of d...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.76 Ct Blue Sapphire Eternity Band 14K Solid Yellow Gold Bezel-Set Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
The polished yellow gold of the bezels provides warm contrast to the cool, intense blue of the sapphires — a colour pairing that has anchored the finest sapphire jewellery in history...
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Michael Kneebone Red Green Tourmaline Diamond Archaic Style Two Stone Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
All the gems are presented in an 18k yellow gold and hand fabricated setting. Similar Viking rings may be seen at the Danish National Museum The ring is a size 7 and is easily size...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Rare 17th Century Late Renaissance Period Diamond Enamel Gold Snake Ring
Located in New York, NY
Morgan. The British Museum for a 17th century ring with very similar scroll design, Museum number 20010101.1.
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
14k Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring Set with a 15.30ct Round Brilliant Diamond
Located in Boca Raton, FL
SKU: A30319405 Own the kind of diamond that usually lives behind museum glass. Slip this ring on, and a 15.30-carat round-brilliant instantly floods every room with fire—its crown a...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
17th Century Stuart gold posy Band ring "Vertue passeth riches"
Located in London, GB
Accompanied by documentation from the Portable Antiquities Scheme and the British Museum stating that this ring was found while metal detecting on 7th September 2014 in Bilbrough, Se...
Yellow Gold
GIA Unheated Greenish-Blue Sapphire & Diamond Ring in 18K Two-Tone Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Accompanied by a full GIA Gemological Report verifying authenticity and quality, this ring is a museum-worthy addition to any high-jewelry collection.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold
$68,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA & AGL Certified No-Heat Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring in 18K Gold
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
. 📏 Ring Specifications Metal: Solid 18K Yellow Gold (ruby setting) & 18K White Gold (diamond setting) Ruby: 1 Natural Ruby, 1.87 carats, no heat, no clarity enhancement, Madagas...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early posy ring 'In the my choyse I do reioyse', circa 16th - 17th century.
Located in London, GB
Accompanied by documentation from the British Museum stating that this ring was found while metal detecting on 21st August 2014 in Leamington Hastings, Warwickshire, UK.
Yellow Gold
$3,360Sale Price|32% Off
18K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver Modernist ring by Harold O'Connor, c. 2000
Located in Aspen, CO
Our ring is yet another seminally important addition to the holdings of either of those institutions.
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Michael Kneebone Carved Carnelian Diamond Archaic Style Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
The 18k gold, hand fabricated ring is in an archaic style. Similar rings may be seen in the Viking jewelry collection on display at the Danish National Museum.
Carnelian, Diamond, 18k Gold
Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified 31.0 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Its commanding presence, combined with sophisticated design and extraordinary craftsmanship, places it among the finest yellow diamond rings available anywhere in the world. An heir...
Michael Kneebone Mediterranean Red Coral Diamond Archaic Style Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
The style of this hand fabricated 18k gold ring is a contemporary interpretation of jewelry on display at the Danish National Museum.
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
J. Birnbach GIA 8.33 Carat D Flawless Marquise Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in luxurious platinum and sized at 6, this ring is a masterclass in timeless sophistication—equally suited as an iconic engagement ring or a museum-worthy statement jewel.
Diamond, Platinum
$14,400Sale Price|20% Off
5th Century BC Ancient Greek Gold Finger Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 5th century BC. This museum quality ancient Greek gold ring is roughly 2,500 years old.
Gold
16th Century Renaissance Limoges Enamel Gilt Bronze Ring c. 1550
Located in Chicago, IL
France, circa 1550 This one of a kind, museum rarity, Renaissance gilt bronze ring features a Limoges enameled copper plaque superbly painted in shades of grey with Christ as the M...
Bronze, Copper, Enamel
THOMAS GENTILLE 1970 Crackled Egg Shells Bangle Bracelet In Carved Wood
Located in Miami, FL
Group exhibition. "Ring redux: the Susan Grant Lewin Collection". 2017 Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum.
Colombian Emerald-Cut Emerald Loose Gemstone, Gübelin Certified
Located in New York, NY
Its generous dimensions provide exceptional presence, making it an ideal centerpiece for an important bespoke ring, pendant, or museum-quality high jewelry creation.
Emerald
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 carats natural gems stones showing off our high level of craftsmanship with gr...
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Emerald, 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...
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Dimos 22k Gold Museum Copy Pyramids Ring with Diamonds
Located in Athens, GR
The Pyramids. A exact museum copy from the 300 BC. 22k yellow gold hand made to perfection and set with 0.04 carats natural brilliant cut diamonds showing off our high level of craft...
Diamond, 22k Gold
Royal Siam 'Thai' Museum-Grade 18th Century Ayutthaya Ceremonial Ring
Located in London, GB
The underside and outershank display bright red and green floral enamelling often seen on naga rings and Siam jewellery of the 18th century, with examples of this style found in the ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 22k Gold
Important 19th Century Royal Siam Diamond Cluster Ring Museum-Grade Thai
Located in London, GB
This historically important ring, whether intended to be worn in ceremony, or to be gifted to an important foreign diplomat or visitor is undoubtedly the most unique piece of museum-...
Diamond, 22k Gold
Scarce Medieval Gold Garnet Ring Antique 13th Century Talisman Signet Ring
Located in London, GB
The present ring is closely related to two examples in the famed Alice & Louis Koch Collection; see items 560 and 566 (Swiss National Museum), as well as a ring in the Hermitage Muse...
Garnet, 22k Gold
Unavailable
Antique Gold Roman Intaglio Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Similar filigree rings found in Roman Britain of foremost importance are the examples in the late Roman hoard from near Thetford, in Norfolk, today in the British Museum, London.
Onyx, Gold
Unavailable
Antique Gold English "Posy" Band Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Literature For comparison, see the British Museum (a gold posy ring engraved with the motto “I have obtaind whome God ordaind” published in Dalton, 1912, n. 1198 and British Museum r...
Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
Antique English Gold Band 'Posey' Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Literature From the Silver Collection; for comparison, see the British Museum (two rings with the same motto, published by Evans, 1931, p. 38, and Dalton, 1912, BM 1152 and BM 1153).
Gold
Renaissance Gemstone Ring with Garnet and Enamel
Located in Chicago, IL
See also the British Museum (a gold ring set with a ruby, similar in design with a cushion-like base and high bezel, published in Dalton, 1912, n. 1909).
Gold
Dimos 18k Gold Lion Ring with Rubies and Diamonds
Located in Athens, GR
Museum inspiration Lion ring in 18 karat yellow gold with an amazing 3-D design and fresh happy look of turquoise enamel.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Renaissance Gold Marriage Ring with Table-Cut Rock Crystal
Located in Chicago, IL
Literature: For comparisons, see ex-Harari Collection (a square box ring set with a ruby; published in Boardman, 1977, no. 173); Oxford, Ashmolean Museum, F466 (a similar ring set wi...
Rock Crystal, Gold
Gold, onyx and diamond ring by Ettore Sottsass
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in London, GB
His work is included in collections around the world, notably MOMA New York, the V&A and the Design Museum in London. This ring is architypal of his design aesthetic with its focus ...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Platinum
Superb 25.30 Carat Natural Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Silver Gold Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
A grand, museum quality ring featuring a veritable boulder of a sapphire.
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
.66 Carat Diamond Black Enamel Art Deco Style Convertible Cocktail Ring, 18Kt
By Andrew Glassford
Located in Dallas, TX
Part of designer Andrew Glassford’s ‘Museum Series,’ this convertible ring is a true statement piece and a chic addition to anyone’s jewelry collection.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
Kent Raible 18 Karat Gold Rainbow Moonstone and Blue Sapphire Dome Ring
By Kent Raible
Located in Mossrock, WA
He has created a stunning work of wearable art in his newest bespoke ring. Designed and hand crafted by the artist himself, this Rainbow Moonstone and Blue Sapphire ring has all the ...
Moonstone, Blue Sapphire, Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold, Gold
.51 Carat GIA Marquise Diamond Engagement Ring Halo Art Deco Style, 18Kt Gold
By Andrew Glassford
Located in Dallas, TX
This gorgeous piece is part of designer Andrew Glassford’s ‘Museum Series’ Collection. The ring size is 7 currently, but can easily be sized to suit.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
GIA Certified 5.65 ct NO HEAT Burma Three stones Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With its classic design and museum-worthy center stone, this ring offers elegance, provenance, and rarity all in one.
Unavailable
Victorian Pink Paste Diamond Portuguese Ring
Located in Viana do Castelo, PT
It was made circa 1750. Rings such as this one are rare. This Museum worthy portuguese Ring as seen in the MNAA- Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga ( The Portuguese Museum of Antique Art...
Diamond, Quartz, Gold, Silver, 18k Gold
Museum Quality Ancient Roman Jupiter Intaglio Signet Ring
Located in London, GB
Ancient Roman Jupiter intaglio signet ring. Set with an oval cabochon garnet intaglio, engraved with the bust of Jupiter, the all powerful king of the gods, in a closed back rubover ...
Garnet, Yellow Gold
Emilio Jewelry Certified 10.60 Carat Museum Emerald Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located on New York’s iconic Fifth Avenue, Please inquire for more images, certificates, and details. Zoom meetings...
Diamond, Emerald
Museum Quality Antique Gold Posy Ring "My Heart and Eye Until I Die"
Located in London, GB
Gold posy ring, 'MY HEART AND EYE UNTIL I DIE'. The D-shaped band engraved to the interior 'MY HEART AND EYE UNTIL I DIE' with pictograms for heart and eye, approximately 3.7mm in wi...
Yellow Gold
Royal Russian Diamond Gold Presentation Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptionally rare Russian Imperial Presentation gold ring of museum quality, with a diamond cipher of Empress Maria Feodorovna, consort of Emperor Paul I (ruled 1796-1801).
Solange Azagury Partridge "24:7" Gold Ring
By Solange Azagury-Partridge
Located in Litchfield, CT
Remark: "From the sidewalk to the museum Gala, this ring is brilliantly, artistically casual.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Michael Kneebone Rhondonite Ruby Cabochon Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
The design was inspired by a ring on display in the jewelry collection at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
Medieval Ring of St Luke, circa 12th Century
Located in London, GB
For a ring of comparable design, see the ring featured in the exhibition catalogue "Das Reich der Salinger 1024-1125", in the Roman-Germanic Central Museum Mainz, 1992; the ring is c...
Michael Kneebone Mexican Fire Agate Archaic Style Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
The hand fabricated setting was inspired by Viking jewelry on display at the National Museum of Denmark The ring is a size 8 and may be easily sized as needed.
Agate, Fire Agate, 14k Gold
Rare Tudor amethyst ring, circa 16th-17th century.
Located in London, GB
Accompanied by paperwork from the British Museum stating that this ring was found at Monkton Deverill, Wiltshire, UK.
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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