6 carat White Diamond Mens Skull Ring in Platinum
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Take your pick of the loot with this crowned skull ring expertly handcrafted in gleaming Platinum and amazingly iced out with 6 carat white diamonds.
White Diamond, Platinum
$385Sale Price|30% Off
Double Skull Ring Adjustable Vintage Platinum Plate 2010 J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 2010 Double Skull Ring Platinum Plated Brass New York Archive Designer: J Dauphin The Double Skull Ring is a one-of-a-kind architectural statement piece handcrafted in New Y...
Platinum, Brass
Death on Skates skull Ring in Platinum, Silver, Rock Crystal and Diamonds
Located in Helsinki, FI
The Death on Skates ring is a striking, sculptural piece of wearable art from Heidi Vornan’s HUGO collection. Inspired by themes of life’s fleeting nature, the design pays homage to ...
Rock Crystal, Crystal, Diamond, Platinum, Silver
Catacomb Saint Skull Ring in 22 Karat Yellow Gold, Platinum and Tanzanite
By William Llewellyn Griffiths
Located in Melbourne, Vic
Handcrafted in luxurious 22kt yellow gold and platinum, this stunning ring features a saintly baroque style enamelled skull adorned with a platinum crown and otherworldly 10mm x 8mm ...
Tanzanite, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 22k Gold
Victorian Skull and Snake Motif Ring
Located in Aspen, CO
Antique ring in 18K with platinum skulls which have rose cut diamond eyes.
Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold, Platinum
Moonstone Onyx Diamond Platinum Cross over Skull Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Designed with two slightly obliquely-set skulls, one moonstone and one onyx both with diamond eyes, each measuring approximately 13 mm. Mounted in platinum. Finger size: 5 3/4 ...
Diamond, Moonstone, Onyx, Platinum
Antique Lapis Gold Platinum Skull Ring
Located in New York, NY
Fascinating antique "skull" ring. A carved lapis skull, surrounded by rose cut diamonds set in platinum.
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Platinum
Deakin & Francis Contemporary Platinum Diamond Moveable Skull Ring
By Deakin & Francis
Located in Narberth, PA
A bold and unusual piece, the ring is crafted in solid platinum and depicts a detailed skull.
Diamond, Platinum
Catacomb Saint Skull Ring in 18 Karat Yellow & Rose Gold, Platinum & Tourmaline
By William Llewellyn Griffiths
Located in Melbourne, Vic
Handcrafted in 18kt yellow, 18kt rose gold and platinum, this stunning ring features a saintly baroque style 18kt rose skull adorned with a platinum crown and deific 10mm x 8mm pink ...
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Men ring, Lion ring for men, Lion Men's Ring, Luxury Men's Ring, Men signet ring
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Experience the allure of majestic strength and timeless style with our "Lion Men Ring." Expertly crafted from 25 grams of superior 14K gold, this exceptional piece embodies a sense o...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Small Skull Rosary Silver
By Jade Jagger
Located in London, GB
Jade Jagger’s silver small skull rosary is a finely crafted necklace featuring tiny, intricately detailed skull beads made from polished silver. The beads are linked together by deli...
Silver
$38,400Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex x Loree Rodkin Watch
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date crafted in 18k yellow gold, customised by jewellery designer Loree Rodkin. The watch features a champagne dial with baton hour markers, day aperture...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Large Impressive 1897 Liberty Head Half Eagle 22K Gold Coin 14K Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Impressive and substantial estate 1897 Liberty Head Half Eagle 22K antique gold coin 14K yellow gold signet ring 1897 $5 Gold Coin, early 20th century ring setting Weight: 23.4g Chri...
14k Gold, 22k Gold
rare CHROME HEARTS 925 sterling silver handcuff bangle skull keychain
By Chrome Hearts
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare CHROME HEARTS 925 sterling silver handcuff bangle skull keychain Reference: TGAS/D01160 Brand: Chrome Hearts Material: Silver Color: Silver Pattern: Solid Closure: Lock Extra De...
Vintage 1970s Italian 18kt Gold Lapis Lazuli Skull Ring with Diamonds
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 1970 ca. Ring size: 8 Dimension: 28 x 22 mm Weight: 15,7 gr The ring, made in Italy and dating back to the 1970s, consists of an 18-karat yellow gold frame featuring an exce...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$35,000
H 2.76 in W 3.55 in D 2.76 in
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Tiara Haircomb Necklace, circa 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Haircomb Necklace, ca. 1880s A very unusual and stunning Victorian crown, set with fiery opal cabochons and old-mine cut diamonds, from the 1880s. T...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace, the flexible tapering yellow gold body formed of three rows of scale-like collets each set with a round cabochon-cut turquoise, the h...
Turquoise, Gold
Wendy Brandes Signed Maneater Collection Ring: New York City Taxi and Passenger
By Wendy Brandes
Located in New York, NY
23 grams of 18K yellow, & white gold, satin finish. 92 yellow diamonds, totaling 0.59 carats. 92 white diamonds, totaling 0.46 carats. 130 black diamonds, totaling 1.04 carats. 2 sma...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, R...
Snake Motif Adjustable Lariat Bolo Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold 5.6 Grams
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
This necklace features a snake motif making the lariat adjustable, in 14 karat yellow gold. Can be worn as a choker or longer. Available in three different sizes & gold color....
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,324Sale Price / item|20% Off
6.53 Carat Emerald Sapphire and Diamond Statement Cocktail Ring 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This statement ring features 6.53 Carat of vivid emerald cut emerald at the center, secured in a four prong 14k yellow gold setting. The emerald is framed by a halo of 0.31 carat rou...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified 5.00 Carat Flawless Fancy Pink Diamond
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. The color of this diamond is much bette...
Pink Diamond
Skull Bone Chain Cuff Bracelet by J Dauphin, Burnt Palladium, 2008
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Skull Cuff Bracelet Chain Bone Vintage Palladium Gothic Rock Jewelry J Dauphin Designer: J DAUPHIN Cast brass cuff with a burnt palladium finish, formed as an interlinked chain and...
Brass, Palladium
$75,197Sale Price|20% Off
Retro Reversible Sapphire Signet Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Circa 1940
Located in London, GB
A retro reversible sapphire signet ring 18 karat yellow gold, circa 1940. This unusual and ingeniously crafted ring comprises of a deep blue cabochon sapphire, engraved with a seal ...
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hermes Limited Edition Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Beton Matte Alligator Bag Gold Hard
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a Limited Edition Hermes Kelly 20 Sellier bag featured in Beton Matte Alligator. This mini Kelly bag is light gray with bone undertone (beton + concrete), and the n...
Skull Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
A stunning Cameo ring cast in 18-karat gold, sterling silver & illuminated with 2.63 carats diamonds. The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to larger or smaller upon request. FO...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
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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