$385Sale Price / item|44% Off
Thistle ring with amethyst
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Thistle ring with natural amethyst in 925 silver. Metal type: 925 silver Weight: 2.4 g depends from
Amethyst, Peridot, Silver
$963Sale Price / item|44% Off
Ring with Amethyst and Peridots. Scottish Thistle ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Scottish thistle ring with natural amethyst and peridots. February birthstone ring. Metal: 14k
Amethyst, Peridot, 14k Gold
$19,200Sale Price|20% Off
27.8 Carat Briolette Amethyst Ring 18K Yellow Gold White Sapphire- Ready To Ship
Located in ראשון לציון, IL
The "Purple Thistle" ring by Konforti Jewelry is a one of a kind handcrafted creation in 18K yellow
Amethyst, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Enamel
14k Yellow Gold Chunky Carnelian Intaglio Wax Seal Stamp Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
carnelian intaglio, engraved with old English initials, a Maltese cross, a rose and a thistle. The ring is
Carnelian, Chalcedony, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 14K Gold & Silver 1.33tgw Diamond & Emerald Scottish Thistle Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
shining silver settings, accentuating their bright sparkle. The thistle motif sits within a ring of old
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Schlumberger Thistle Ring
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Antonio, TX
18kt Gold, Sapphire, and Emerald Ring
Emerald, Sapphire
Victorian Moonstone 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ram Intaglio Thistle Antique Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
basket and flanked by engraved shoulders Depicting Scottish thistle - with grooved shank Completed by a
Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco GIA 2.02 Old European Diamond Scottish Thistle Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
certified 2.02 carat Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Scottish Thistle Engagement Ring. Adorned with
Diamond, Platinum
Victorian Nephrite Jade 14 Karat Yellow Gold Celtic Thistle Crest Carved Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Carved with intaglio depicting a winged helmet with a shield centering three Scottish thistle. With
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Opal Gold and Enamel Thistle Ring, Likely Scottish
Located in New York, NY
Very unusual vintage Thistle ring with a large round cabochon opal center (12mm in diameter) set in
Opal, Gold, Enamel
TIFFANY & Co. Jean Schlumberger Gold and Sapphire Thistle Ring
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Lakewood, NJ
TIFFANY & Co. Jean Schlumberger Gold and Sapphire Thistle Ring. Cabochon center emerald.
Emerald, Sapphire, Platinum, 18k Gold
Vintage Art Nouveau Style Gold and Lavender Sapphire Solitaire Ring
By Mary Gallagher
Located in Foxborough, MA
gemstone. This ring showcases a thistle like band texture and setting. Size 6.25
Sapphire, Gold
Ancient Roman gold ring with agate intaglio of Minerva, circa 2nd - 3rd century
Located in London, GB
Ancient Roman gold ring with agate intaglio of Minerva. Set with an oval banded agate intaglio to centre of the standing goddess Minerva with long robes and helmet, holding a winged ...
Vintage Cartier Amber Cabochon Collar Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Cartier Vintage Signed Jewelry Style: Tubugas Yellow Gold Collar Necklace with Amber Cabochon Serial Number: 745623 Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Size: 14 Inches Dimensions: 14 - 15 ...
Amber, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21k Gold Ring W/ Cornelian Intaglio
Located in Atlanta, GA
An artisan-crafted 21 karat gold ring made with an authentic cornelian intaglio representing Venus (or Aphrodite, as she was called during the time it was made). Aphrodite is the Gre...
Carnelian, Gold
Old Hay Signet Ring Rock Quartz Stone Intaglio solid 14K Gold Ø 10.5 US/17gr
Located in SE
Great Intaglio Signet Ring with wide band and remarkable Coats of Arms of ancient Scotch Clan of Hay of Tweeddale ( moto " Spare Nought " ) / hand-engraved into the deep of natural R...
Quartz, 14k Gold
$21,120Sale Price|20% Off
David Webb Carved Smooth Purple Amethyst, Green Enamel And Diamond Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Since 1948, David Webb has carried forward a rich tradition of design,craftsmanship and creativity as an ICONIC American jewelry house. This is one of a few carved amethyst rings tha...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$578Sale Price / item|44% Off
Amethyst and Citrine Cabochon ring silver, gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Silver, gold ring with natural amethyst and citrine cabochons. February birthstone ring. November birthstone ring. Metal: 925 silver + 14k gold plating Total Weight: 4 g (+-depends ...
Citrine, Amethyst, Silver, 14k Gold, Gold
$1,926Sale Price / item|44% Off
Black Opal and Diamonds Ring in 14k Gold. Gold Ring with Opal
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Black opal and diamonds ring in 14k gold. Genuine opal ring. Gold ring with opal Metal: 14k solid gold Weight: 2.4 g (depends from size) Main stone - opal, black with color play, o...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold
$1,926Sale Price / item|44% Off
Black Opal, Sapphires, Peridots 14k Gold Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Black opal, sapphires, peridots, topazs 14k gold ring. Genuine opal ring. Opal 14k gold cocktail ring. Multicolor gold ring. Metal: 14 karat gold. Weight: 3.5 gr (depends from size...
Topaz, Black Opal, Sapphire, Peridot, Opal, 14k Gold
Victorian 18k Yellow Gold Micromosaic Dog Ring, Italy, Circa 1900
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: Late 19th century Provenance: Italy Ring size: 7 Weight: 13.3 gr This magnificent micromosaic dates to the 19th century, which is one of the periods of maximum production of...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Georgian 18K Gold Hercules and Omphale Tassie Intaglio Ring
Located in Venice, CA
This 18k gold ring features an intaglio attributed to James Tassie, circa 1760-1780. The deep, red cast glass intaglio is embossed with an image of Hercules and Omphale, standing in ...
18k Gold
Roman Magical Carnelian Intaglio Ring circa 2nd century A.D
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: II century A.D. Top size: 17 mm x 15 mm Size:8 1/4 Weight: 16.67 gr The Roman carving, dating back to around the 2nd century AD, is made of carnelian and is set in a modern...
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold
Chushev Lion Man Made Corundum Intaglio Gold Signet Ring
By Chushev
Located in Canoga Park, CA
This exquisite intaglio is masterfully engraved onto man made corundum and features a lion. The intaglio is set in an 18K gold signet ring. Production time for this piece is 12-14 w...
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold
Large Ancient Roman Carnelian Intaglio Gold Ring c.1st Century AD
Located in Chicago, IL
Roman Empire, circa 1st century AD This large hollow gold ring features a carnelian intaglio set in a raised broad bezel. The intaglio is engraved with the Roman goddess Minerva. She...
Carnelian, Gold
18k Yellow Gold Antique Intaglio Love Signet Ring
By Seal & Scribe
Located in San Diego, CA
18k Yellow Gold Antique Intaglio Love Signet Ring MAKER: Seal & Scribe CIRCA: c. 2023 STYLE: Contemporary METAL: 18K Yellow Gold STONES: Rhodolite CONDITION: New HALLMARKS: ...
Rhodolite, 18k Gold
$963Sale Price / item|44% Off
Vintage style 14k gold ring with opal
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k solid gold ring with opal and diamonds.Opal cabochon ring. October birthstone ring. Metal: 14k solid gold Total weight: 2.6 g. Depends from size. Gemstones: Solid Opal: oval ca...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
Antique Etruscan Revival 15K Gold Carnelian Intaglio Locket Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Museum quality large antique Etruscan Revival Grand Tour carnelian intaglio 15K yellow gold locket bracelet Circa 1860 The impressive scale of this stunning bracelet indicates that ...
Carnelian, Yellow Gold, 15k 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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