Skip to main content

17th Century Gold Ring

17th Century Stuart gold posy Band ring "Vertue passeth riches"
17th Century Stuart gold posy Band ring "Vertue passeth riches"

17th Century Stuart gold posy Band ring "Vertue passeth riches"

Located in London, GB

, approximately 3.6g in weight. Tested yellow gold, circa 17th century. UK finger size P. Accompanied by

Category

Antique 17th Century Band Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

18kt Yellow Gold Garnet Intaglio Signet Ring, Italy, 17th Century
18kt Yellow Gold Garnet Intaglio Signet Ring, Italy, 17th Century

18kt Yellow Gold Garnet Intaglio Signet Ring, Italy, 17th Century

Located in Firenze, IT

Period: 17th century Top size: 18mm  Ring size: 8 Weight: 19 This XVII century erotic garnet

Category

Antique Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Signet Rings

Materials

Garnet, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Rare 17th Century Late Renaissance Period Diamond Enamel Gold Snake Ring
Rare 17th Century Late Renaissance Period Diamond Enamel Gold Snake Ring

Rare 17th Century Late Renaissance Period Diamond Enamel Gold Snake Ring

Located in New York, NY

Fine, museum quality Late Renaissance period diamond, white and cobalt enamel gold snake ring 17th

Category

Antique 17th Century Unknown Renaissance Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Enamel

Post Medieval Gold Fleur-de-Lis Signet Ring, circa 17th Century AD
Post Medieval Gold Fleur-de-Lis Signet Ring, circa 17th Century AD

Post Medieval Gold Fleur-de-Lis Signet Ring, circa 17th Century AD

Located in London, GB

to a wide solid shank. Tested yellow gold, approximately 22g in weight, circa 17th century AD. UK

Category

Antique 17th Century Unknown Signet Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

17th Century Diamond Ring, circa 1680
17th Century Diamond Ring, circa 1680

17th Century Diamond Ring, circa 1680

Located in London, GB

17th century diamond ring. Set to centre with a rectangular table-cut diamond in a closed back cut

Category

Antique 17th Century Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver

Rare Baroque 17th Century Gold & Rock Crystal Devotional Reliquary Ring
Rare Baroque 17th Century Gold & Rock Crystal Devotional Reliquary Ring

Rare Baroque 17th Century Gold & Rock Crystal Devotional Reliquary Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

last decade of the 17th century, is made up of a cabochon-cut rock crystal which, when raised, reveals

Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Fashion Rings

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, Yellow Gold

Post Medieval Signet Ring, circa 16th-17th Century
Post Medieval Signet Ring, circa 16th-17th Century

Post Medieval Signet Ring, circa 16th-17th Century

Located in London, GB

, approximately 9 grams in weight, circa 16th-17th century. Accompanied by documentation from the Portable

Category

Antique 16th Century Medieval Signet Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Museum Quality Antique Stuart 17th Century Rock Crystal Love Knot Ring
Museum Quality Antique Stuart 17th Century Rock Crystal Love Knot Ring

Museum Quality Antique Stuart 17th Century Rock Crystal Love Knot Ring

Located in London, GB

gold, approximately 3.8g in weight, circa 17th century. UK finger size P 1/2. Please note shipping to

Category

Antique Early 17th Century Stuart Dome Rings

Materials

Rock Crystal, Crystal, Yellow Gold

Italian Grey Agate Ring With Renaissance Cupid Cameo , early 17th Century
Italian Grey Agate Ring With Renaissance Cupid Cameo , early 17th Century

Italian Grey Agate Ring With Renaissance Cupid Cameo , early 17th Century

Located in Firenze, IT

Period: late 16th century - early 17th century Dimensions: 1,3 x 1,0 cm Ring size: 7 1/4  Weight

Category

Antique Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

15th Century Renaissance Gold And Carnelian Jewish Ring
15th Century Renaissance Gold And Carnelian Jewish Ring

15th Century Renaissance Gold And Carnelian Jewish Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

Period: 15th century Dimensions: 13 x 14 mm Ring size: 5 ¼ Weight: 9,26 gr The Renaissance ring

Category

Antique Early 17th Century Italian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

.18 Carat Three Stone Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold Mid Century Modern
.18 Carat Three Stone Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold Mid Century Modern

.18 Carat Three Stone Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold Mid Century Modern

Located in Lexington, KY

This beautiful mid-century three stone diamond ring is made in 14k yellow gold. This ring is

Category

Antique 17th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bolivia Coin yellow ring 18KT gold handmade ring custom
Bolivia Coin yellow ring 18KT gold handmade ring custom

Bolivia Coin yellow ring 18KT gold handmade ring custom

Located in Jupiter, FL

Unique Bolivia Coin ring, made in 18KT gold, the ring appears to be made by hand from scratch, year

Category

Antique 17th Century Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

A French 18K Gold Ring with Agate Cameo & Rose-Cut Diamonds. Empress Faustina.
A French 18K Gold Ring with Agate Cameo & Rose-Cut Diamonds. Empress Faustina.

A French 18K Gold Ring with Agate Cameo & Rose-Cut Diamonds. Empress Faustina.

Located in London, GB

This exceptional French ring unites three centuries of artistry in a single jewel. At its heart

Category

Antique 17th Century French Renaissance Cocktail Rings

Materials

Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold

Cocktail Opal Diamond ring 18KT gold 11x9mm oval
Cocktail Opal Diamond ring 18KT gold 11x9mm oval

Cocktail Opal Diamond ring 18KT gold 11x9mm oval

Located in Jupiter, FL

Oval opal diamond ring in 18KT yellow gold, so many hand details on this ring. Made in size 7, re

Category

Antique Mid-17th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Georgian Double Row Diamond 18ct Gold Ring
Antique Georgian Double Row Diamond 18ct Gold Ring

Antique Georgian Double Row Diamond 18ct Gold Ring

Located in London, GB

to early 19th-century jewellery, crafted in yellow gold with a silver-topped setting. The ring is set

Category

Antique 17th Century English Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Yellow Gold Oval Cabochon Opal w/ Cornflower Sapphire Halo Cocktail Ring
Antique Yellow Gold Oval Cabochon Opal w/ Cornflower Sapphire Halo Cocktail Ring

Antique Yellow Gold Oval Cabochon Opal w/ Cornflower Sapphire Halo Cocktail Ring

Located in Montclair, NJ

- Cornflower Blue Color - 1.80ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 5.74 Grams Ring Size: 4.0

Category

Antique 17th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb Bombe 18K Yellow Gold & Platinum Diamond Blue Enamel Ring
David Webb Bombe 18K Yellow Gold & Platinum Diamond Blue Enamel Ring

David Webb Bombe 18K Yellow Gold & Platinum Diamond Blue Enamel Ring

By David Webb

Located in New York, NY

This is a lovely bombe style ring by David Webb designed with blue enameled striped pattern and a

Category

Antique Early 17th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

NEW 8 Ct. Natural  Brazilian Amethyst Fantasy Cut Ring in 14k Yellow Gold New
NEW 8 Ct. Natural  Brazilian Amethyst Fantasy Cut Ring in 14k Yellow Gold New

NEW 8 Ct. Natural Brazilian Amethyst Fantasy Cut Ring in 14k Yellow Gold New

Located in Warren, NJ

tone of the gold. Crafted by LaFrancee, this ring is perfect for any occasion and is available in size

Category

Antique Mid-17th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow 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

Category

Antique 17th Century Wedding Rings

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

C1690 Iberian 7 Stone Table Cut Emerald Bow Form Ring
C1690 Iberian 7 Stone Table Cut Emerald Bow Form Ring

C1690 Iberian 7 Stone Table Cut Emerald Bow Form Ring

Located in Baltimore, MD

; bows were popularized in the 17th century when traditionally seen as a symbol of love and marriage, the

Category

Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Wedding Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

Antique Georgian 18K Yellow Gold Silver Top Rose Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring
Antique Georgian 18K Yellow Gold Silver Top Rose Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring

Antique Georgian 18K Yellow Gold Silver Top Rose Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring

Located in Great Neck, NY

Beautiful Antique Georgian 18K Yellow Gold Silver Top Rose Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring. This

Category

Antique 17th Century Unknown Georgian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

1700's Georgian Dutch Antique Rosecut Half Hoop Ring Heirloom Jewelry
1700's Georgian Dutch Antique Rosecut Half Hoop Ring Heirloom Jewelry

1700's Georgian Dutch Antique Rosecut Half Hoop Ring Heirloom Jewelry

Located in EINDHOVEN, NB

curves gracefully across the finger. Rings like this were crafted in the 18th century as intimate

Category

Antique Late 17th Century French Georgian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Post-Medieval posy ring 'loue is the bonde of peace', circa 1600-1650.
Post-Medieval posy ring 'loue is the bonde of peace', circa 1600-1650.

Post-Medieval posy ring 'loue is the bonde of peace', circa 1600-1650.

Located in London, GB

Post-Medieval posy ring 'loue is the bonde of peace'. An ornately crafted gold posy ring featuring

Category

Antique Early 17th Century Wedding Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Diana M GIA Certified 2.42 Ct Diamond Halo Filigree Engagement Ring
Diana M GIA Certified 2.42 Ct Diamond Halo Filigree Engagement Ring

Diana M GIA Certified 2.42 Ct Diamond Halo Filigree Engagement Ring

By Diana M. Jewels

Located in New York, NY

18 kt white gold engagement ring featuring a 1.52 ct GIA certified (G-VVS1) radiant cut diamond

Category

Antique Early 17th Century American Baroque Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Zorab Creations Tourmaline Assent Ring
Zorab Creations Tourmaline Assent Ring

Zorab Creations Tourmaline Assent Ring

By Zorab Creation

Located in San Diego, CA

white gold setting, a run of three statement gems makes for an eye-catching and lavish design

Category

Antique 17th Century Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Palladium

Stunning 2.65 Carat Natural Loose Tourmaline Ring Cushion Cut From Afghanistan
Stunning 2.65 Carat Natural Loose Tourmaline Ring Cushion Cut From Afghanistan

Stunning 2.65 Carat Natural Loose Tourmaline Ring Cushion Cut From Afghanistan

Located in Peshawar, PK

Gemstone Type : Tourmaline Weight : 2.65 Carats Dimensions : 9.4x7.4x5.1 Mm Origin : Kunar Afghanistan Clarity : Eye Clean Shape: Cushion Color: Mintgreen Certificate: On Demand Basi...

Category

Antique Mid-17th Century Afghan Arts and Crafts Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold

A Rare English High-Carat Gold Signet Ring
A Rare English High-Carat Gold Signet Ring

A Rare English High-Carat Gold Signet Ring

Located in London, GB

Ex Private collection A rare late 16th or early 17th-century English high-carat gold signet ring

Category

Antique 17th Century English Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Recent Sales

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

Category

Antique 17th Century English Band Rings

Materials

Gold

Erunt Duom Carne Una Early 17th Century Poesy Ring with Table Cut Diamond
Erunt Duom Carne Una Early 17th Century Poesy Ring with Table Cut Diamond

Erunt Duom Carne Una Early 17th Century Poesy Ring with Table Cut Diamond

Located in Brooklyn, NY

, a ring set with a precious gem was favored as a wedding band. This spectacular early 17th century

Category

Antique Early 17th Century British Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold

Antique English Gold Band 'Posey' Ring
Antique English Gold Band 'Posey' Ring

Antique English Gold Band 'Posey' Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

POSY RING “GOD ABOVE INCREASE OUR LOVE” England, 17th century Gold Circumference 57.8 mm.; weight

Category

Antique 17th Century English Band Rings

Materials

Gold

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

Antique English Gold Band 'Posy' Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

POSY RING “PIETY IS THE BEST MONUMENT” England, 17th century Gold Weight: 1.5 g.; circumference

Category

Antique 17th Century English Band Rings

Materials

Gold

Antique English Gold Band 'Posey' Ring
Antique English Gold Band 'Posey' Ring

Antique English Gold Band 'Posey' Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

POSY RING “LET UARTU BE GIDE TO THE” England, 17th Century Gold Weight 3.1g; circumference

Category

Antique 17th Century English Band Rings

Materials

Gold

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

Antique English Gold Band 'Posy' Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

POSY RING “BE TRUE TO ME AS I TO THEE” England, 17th century Gold Weight: 1.9 gr.; circumference

Category

Antique 17th Century English Band Rings

Materials

Gold

Antique Gold English "Posy" Band Ring
Antique Gold English "Posy" Band Ring

Antique Gold English "Posy" Band Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

POSY RING “I HAVE OBTAINED WHOME GOD ORDAIND” England, 17th century Gold Circumference 58 mm

Category

Antique 17th Century English Band Rings

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Gold English "Posy" Band Ring
Antique Gold English "Posy" Band Ring

Antique Gold English "Posy" Band Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

Gold Ring, "Franciscus South miles" England, 17th century Gold, traces of enamel Weight 3.3 gr

Category

Antique 17th Century English Band Rings

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Antique English Gold Band 'Posy' Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

Posy Ring “A knote knit in love” England, late 17th century Gold Weight 5 gr; Circumference 57.65

Category

Antique Late 17th Century English Band Rings

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

Renaissance Cameo Ring of Galba in a Modern Gold Setting
Renaissance Cameo Ring of Galba in a Modern Gold Setting

Renaissance Cameo Ring of Galba in a Modern Gold Setting

Located in Chicago, IL

Renaissance Cameo Of Galba (?) in Modern Gold Setting Europe, 17th (?) century Onyx and gold Weight

Category

Antique 17th Century European Renaissance Cocktail Rings

Materials

Onyx, Gold

Antique Gold and Agate Renaissance Cameo Ring
Antique Gold and Agate Renaissance Cameo Ring

Antique Gold and Agate Renaissance Cameo Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

RENAISSANCE CAMEO RING Italy, cameo: second half of 16th century in a late 18th century ring Gold

Category

Antique Late 17th Century Italian Renaissance More Rings

Materials

Agate, Gold

Antique Baroque Italian Glass Rosette Ring
Antique Baroque Italian Glass Rosette Ring

Antique Baroque Italian Glass Rosette Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

ITALIAN GLASS DECORATIVE RING Italy, 17th century Gold and foiled glass Weight: 4.4 g

Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Cluster Rings

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold

Antique Georgian Paste Stone Gold Ring
Antique Georgian Paste Stone Gold Ring

Antique Georgian Paste Stone Gold Ring

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

This beautiful Georgian ring is set in 18ct Yellow Gold with a fabulous 0.80ct old cushion cut

Category

Antique 17th Century British Georgian Fashion Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

17th Century Gold Chased Posy Ring
17th Century Gold Chased Posy Ring

17th Century Gold Chased Posy Ring

Unavailable

H 0.01 in W 0.01 in D 0.01 in

17th Century Gold Chased Posy Ring

Located in London, GB

Delicate and very attractive 17th century chased posy ring of high grade gold. Maker's mark: R

Category

Antique 17th Century British Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring

Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring

Located in New York, NY

This exclusive 1.22 carat diamond ring design and manufactored by us. It carries 105 round diamonds

Category

Antique Early 17th Century American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14k Solid Gold Natural Opal Ring, Diamond Ring, Natural Opal Gemstone Jewelry
14k Solid Gold Natural Opal Ring, Diamond Ring, Natural Opal Gemstone Jewelry

14k Solid Gold Natural Opal Ring, Diamond Ring, Natural Opal Gemstone Jewelry

Located in Hartman, AR

This natural opal ring is handcrafted with high-quality materials and exceptional attention to

Category

Antique 17th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Georgian Boxed Gold Mourning Spinning Ring
Antique Georgian Boxed Gold Mourning Spinning Ring

Antique Georgian Boxed Gold Mourning Spinning Ring

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

This is a genuine Georgian 18ct Yellow Gold mourning ring with original box. On the front of the

Category

Antique 17th Century British Georgian Fashion Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Jacobean Gold, Sapphire and Emerald Cluster Ring - 1620 AD
Jacobean Gold, Sapphire and Emerald Cluster Ring - 1620 AD

Jacobean Gold, Sapphire and Emerald Cluster Ring - 1620 AD

Located in London, GB

A particularly fine Jacobean gold, sapphire and emerald cluster ring, dating to the early 17th

Category

Antique 17th Century Jacobean Cluster Rings

Materials

Emerald, Pink Sapphire, 24k Gold

Antique Georgian Mourning Ring with Real Hair 18k gold
Antique Georgian Mourning Ring with Real Hair 18k gold

Antique Georgian Mourning Ring with Real Hair 18k gold

Located in Houston, TX

Elegant Georgian mourning ring set in 18k gold. The oval head is set in funereal black enamel which

Category

Antique 17th Century British Georgian More Rings

Materials

18k Gold

18k Rose Gold Byzantine Band Ring with Diamonds
18k Rose Gold Byzantine Band Ring with Diamonds

18k Rose Gold Byzantine Band Ring with Diamonds

Located in Athens, GR

any other ring you have. The diamonds all around gives a sparkle and that daily luxury essence. It

Category

Antique Mid-17th Century Greek Byzantine Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

French-Cut Diamond and 18 Karat Gold Renaissance Revival Ring
French-Cut Diamond and 18 Karat Gold Renaissance Revival Ring

French-Cut Diamond and 18 Karat Gold Renaissance Revival Ring

By Golconda

Located in New York, NY

the 17th century. Made in NYC. *Please note the matching earrings in the photographs are sold

Category

Antique Late 17th Century American Renaissance Revival Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Hand Painted Painting Portrait Ring of Richard Wagner, 18k Gold
Hand Painted Painting Portrait Ring of Richard Wagner, 18k Gold

Hand Painted Painting Portrait Ring of Richard Wagner, 18k Gold

Located in Houston, TX

Antique handpainted painting on porcelain from the 1800’s in 18k gold portrait ring, which was made

Category

Antique 17th Century Swiss Victorian More Rings

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

French-Cut Diamond and 18 Karat Gold Renaissance Revival Ring
French-Cut Diamond and 18 Karat Gold Renaissance Revival Ring

French-Cut Diamond and 18 Karat Gold Renaissance Revival Ring

By Golconda

Located in New York, NY

the 17th century. Made in NYC. *Please note the matching earrings in the photographs are sold

Category

Antique Late 17th Century American Renaissance Revival Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Late Baroque High Karat '18K+' Yellow Gold Garnet Ring Hallmarked Amsterdam 1692
Late Baroque High Karat '18K+' Yellow Gold Garnet Ring Hallmarked Amsterdam 1692

Late Baroque High Karat '18K+' Yellow Gold Garnet Ring Hallmarked Amsterdam 1692

Located in Antwerp, BE

We are thrilled to share the marvel of this authentic antique yellow gold ring of high carat gold

Category

Antique 17th Century Dutch Baroque Engagement Rings

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

9.13ct Large Green Tourmaline and Diamond Ring in 18ct White Gold
9.13ct Large Green Tourmaline and Diamond Ring in 18ct White Gold

9.13ct Large Green Tourmaline and Diamond Ring in 18ct White Gold

By Cartmer

Located in Sydney, NSW

An 18ct White Gold ring showcasing a Green Tourmaline (9.13ct), and 14 Diamonds totalling 0.17ct.

Category

Antique Mid-17th Century Australian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K Gold Diana Model Solid Diamond Ring 0, 40 ct F/G-SI
14K Gold Diana Model Solid Diamond Ring 0, 40 ct F/G-SI

14K Gold Diana Model Solid Diamond Ring 0, 40 ct F/G-SI

Located in Hartman, AR

14k Gold and Diamond Engagement Ring Customizable 14k Gold Engagement Ring - Model Diana At

Category

Antique 17th Century European Modernist Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Pure Natural Gem Grade Candelaria Turquoise Ring, 18k Gold with Old Proceeding
Pure Natural Gem Grade Candelaria Turquoise Ring, 18k Gold with Old Proceeding

Pure Natural Gem Grade Candelaria Turquoise Ring, 18k Gold with Old Proceeding

Located in Shanghai, CN

with 18 k gold, detail exquisite and delicate, of rustic simplicity of the hammer manually, color and

Category

Antique Early 17th Century European Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold

Antique Flip Ring with Ruby, Emerald, and Diamonds
Antique Flip Ring with Ruby, Emerald, and Diamonds

Antique Flip Ring with Ruby, Emerald, and Diamonds

Located in Houston, TX

Antique flip ring on one side it has ruby and diamonds on the other side it has emerald and

Category

Antique 17th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Engagement White Diamond Halo Ring
Engagement White Diamond Halo Ring

Engagement White Diamond Halo Ring

Located in Great Neck, NY

White Diamond Halo Ring Engagement 18k White Gold

Category

Antique 17th Century American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Unique Antique Baroque / Rococo Diamond Engagement Ring, 1700s
Unique Antique Baroque / Rococo Diamond Engagement Ring, 1700s

Unique Antique Baroque / Rococo Diamond Engagement Ring, 1700s

Located in Antwerp, BE

Antique jewelry object group: ring Condition: good condition Ring size Continental: 55 & 17

Category

Antique Late 17th Century Unknown Baroque Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Emerald Ring White Diamond 'Emerald Cut'
Emerald Ring White Diamond 'Emerald Cut'

Emerald Ring White Diamond 'Emerald Cut'

Located in Great Neck, NY

Emerald, Emerald Cut, White Diamonds, 18k White Gold

Category

Antique Early 17th Century American Classical Roman Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

17th Century Fine Gold Merchant Ring
17th Century Fine Gold Merchant Ring

17th Century Fine Gold Merchant Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

Merchant ring with an engraved heraldic shield, within an incised border set in fine gold circa

Category

Antique 17th Century German Signet Rings

Materials

Gold

Antique 17th century AD Post Medieval sapphire gold ring
Antique 17th century AD Post Medieval sapphire gold ring

Antique 17th century AD Post Medieval sapphire gold ring

Located in London, GB

a solid shank. Tested yellow gold, circa 17th century AD, accompanied by a Oxford Labs X-ray

Category

Antique 17th Century British Solitaire Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold

17th Century Turquoise Gold Witch’s Heart Ring
17th Century Turquoise Gold Witch’s Heart Ring

17th Century Turquoise Gold Witch’s Heart Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

Love and Fidelity , very rare and early Witch’s Heart Ring. With gorgeous, moody, round Turquoise

Category

Antique Late 17th Century Italian Cluster Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold

17th Century Engraved Gold Posy Ring, circa 1700
17th Century Engraved Gold Posy Ring, circa 1700

17th Century Engraved Gold Posy Ring, circa 1700

Located in London, GB

17th century engraved gold posy ring, 'Constancy weth affection.' A rare ring, the exterior of the

Category

Antique 17th Century Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Renaissance Carnelian Intaglio Emperor Hadrian Gold Ring Circa 17th Century A.D.
Renaissance Carnelian Intaglio Emperor Hadrian Gold Ring Circa 17th Century A.D.

Renaissance Carnelian Intaglio Emperor Hadrian Gold Ring Circa 17th Century A.D.

Located in Firenze, IT

left. The ring is with open design ring shoulders and double band shank. USA 10.5, Europe 23.5. Weight

Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Renaissance Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Renaissance Carnelian Intaglio Emperor Hadrian Gold Ring Circa 17th Century A.D.
Renaissance Carnelian Intaglio Emperor Hadrian Gold Ring Circa 17th Century A.D.

Renaissance Carnelian Intaglio Emperor Hadrian Gold Ring Circa 17th Century A.D.

Located in Firenze, IT

left. The ring is with open design ring shoulders and double band shank. USA 10.5, Europe 23.5. Weight

Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Renaissance Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Early 17th Century Memento Mori Ring
Early 17th Century Memento Mori Ring

Early 17th Century Memento Mori Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

Memento mori ring-Exceptional antique gold ring with a kitten in the shape of a skull, enamelled

Category

Antique Early 17th Century Dutch Baroque Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Agate Cameo Ring, Late 17th Century
Antique Agate Cameo Ring, Late 17th Century

Antique Agate Cameo Ring, Late 17th Century

Located in Firenze, IT

x 2cm Ring size 7

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Georgian More Rings

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold

Antique Gold And Banded Agate Intaglio Ring Italian 17th century
Antique Gold And Banded Agate Intaglio Ring Italian 17th century

Antique Gold And Banded Agate Intaglio Ring Italian 17th century

Located in Firenze, IT

. Italian, 17th century. Set in a modern, high carat gold ring. The intaglio measures 2.2 × 1.6cm. Ring size

Category

Antique Late 17th Century Italian Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, Gold

Rare Tudor amethyst ring, circa 16th-17th century.
Rare Tudor amethyst ring, circa 16th-17th century.

Rare Tudor amethyst ring, circa 16th-17th century.

Located in London, GB

to a solid D-shape shank. Tested yellow gold, approximately 3.9g in weight, circa 16th-17th century

Category

Antique 16th Century Tudor Engagement Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Yellow Gold

Gold Ring Set With An Agate Owl Cameo, Italian 17th century
Gold Ring Set With An Agate Owl Cameo, Italian 17th century

Gold Ring Set With An Agate Owl Cameo, Italian 17th century

Located in Firenze, IT

A hardstone white agate cameo depicting the owl in gold collet settings. The size cameo is 1.9 x

Category

Antique Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Antique Stone Cameo Ring in an 22K Hand Made Ring, 17th-18th Century
Antique Stone Cameo Ring in an 22K Hand Made Ring, 17th-18th Century

Antique Stone Cameo Ring in an 22K Hand Made Ring, 17th-18th Century

Located in Aspen, CO

Superbly carved agate, 17th/18th century, and possibly earlier, depicting a mythological male

Category

Antique 17th Century Unknown Classical Roman Fashion Rings

Materials

Agate, Carnelian, 22k Gold

Gold and Enamel Renaissance Ring
Gold and Enamel Renaissance Ring

Gold and Enamel Renaissance Ring

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A rare gold ring fully decorated with arabesques and foliate ornaments in black champlevé enamel

Category

Antique Early 17th Century Unknown Renaissance Band Rings

Materials

22k Gold

Rock Crystal Gold Renaissance Ring

Rock Crystal Gold Renaissance Ring

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A high carat gold ring set with a rectangular table cut rock crystal, flowers are chased from the

Category

Antique 17th Century Renaissance Solitaire Rings

Materials

Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Antique Seventeenth Century Stuart Crystal Gold Ring
Antique Seventeenth Century Stuart Crystal Gold Ring

Antique Seventeenth Century Stuart Crystal Gold Ring

Located in Baltimore, MD

Seventeenth century Stuart carved rock crystal ring set in 18K gold. The crystal is mounted over

Category

Antique 17th Century English Stuart More Rings

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Burma Ruby Intaglio Ring
Burma Ruby Intaglio Ring

Burma Ruby Intaglio Ring

Located in New Orleans, LA

This beautiful and rare 17th-century ring features a ruby intaglio bezel-set in a 14K yellow gold

Category

Antique 17th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold and Amethyst Renaissance Ring
Gold and Amethyst Renaissance Ring

Gold and Amethyst Renaissance Ring

Located in Amsterdam, NL

and white enamel on the back. First quarter of the 17th century, European. ring size: 18 mm. 7.5 US

Category

Antique Early 17th Century Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 22k Gold

Antique Stuart Crystal Gold Ring
Antique Stuart Crystal Gold Ring

Antique Stuart Crystal Gold Ring

Located in Baltimore, MD

Wonderful early ring from the Stuart period in England. A faceted crystal covers plaited hair

Category

Antique 17th Century English Stuart More Rings

Materials

Crystal, 18k Gold

Georgian Pearl and Woven Hair Panel 9 Karat Gold Mourning Ring
Georgian Pearl and Woven Hair Panel 9 Karat Gold Mourning Ring

Georgian Pearl and Woven Hair Panel 9 Karat Gold Mourning Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

A superb antique Georgian mourning ring. The large circular glazed locket front is set with woven

Category

Antique Late 17th Century British George III Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, 9k Gold

Antique English Posy Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold: Antique Wedding Band
Antique English Posy Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold: Antique Wedding Band

Antique English Posy Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold: Antique Wedding Band

Located in Fairfield, CT

An English posy ring, hailing from a bygone era, carries with it echos of romance and time-honored

Category

Antique 17th Century European Renaissance Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Zorab Creation, the Lady Chatterley Blushing Tourmaline and Diamond Gold Ring
Zorab Creation, the Lady Chatterley Blushing Tourmaline and Diamond Gold Ring

Zorab Creation, the Lady Chatterley Blushing Tourmaline and Diamond Gold Ring

By Zorab Creation

Located in San Diego, CA

which surrounds this strawberry tourmaline 3.35 carats set in the warmth of 18-karat rose gold embraced

Category

Antique Mid-17th Century Unknown Romantic Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Tourmaline, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Sapphire Diamond Carved Gold Ring
Antique Sapphire Diamond Carved Gold Ring

Antique Sapphire Diamond Carved Gold Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

carved gold openwork shank of the ring is designed in the style of 17th-early 18th century gold rings

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire

People Also Browsed

6.47 Carat Paraiba Tourmaline Loose Gemstone, Oval Cut, Mozambique, GIA Certifie
6.47 Carat Paraiba Tourmaline Loose Gemstone, Oval Cut, Mozambique, GIA Certifie

6.47 Carat Paraiba Tourmaline Loose Gemstone, Oval Cut, Mozambique, GIA Certifie

By Merkaba

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Offered loose by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills, this 6.47 carat Paraiba tourmaline from Mozambique is an extraordinary collector gemstone, presented in a refined oval cut and accompa...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Massive Estate 18K Yellow Gold Rigato Statement Bracelet, 1970's
Massive Estate 18K Yellow Gold Rigato Statement Bracelet, 1970's

Massive Estate 18K Yellow Gold Rigato Statement Bracelet, 1970's

Located in New York, NY

Fabulous, massive 18K yellow gold cuff statement bracelet in the Rigato technique, synonymous with fine Italian craftsmanship 1970's Weight: 93.8 grams Marks: 750, 18K, Italy The Rig...

Category

20th Century Italian Neoclassical Cuff Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Hand Embroidered Silk Chiffon and Crepe Slip Dress
Art Deco Hand Embroidered Silk Chiffon and Crepe Slip Dress

Art Deco Hand Embroidered Silk Chiffon and Crepe Slip Dress

Located in New York, NY

Lovely Art Deco Hand Embroidered Silk Chiffon and Crepe Slip Dress from the 1930's. Sheer chiffon bodice with double ruffle collar and wonderful hand embroidered florals throughout. ...

Category

1930s French Day Dresses

John Galliano for Christian Dior S/S 2009 Silk Halter Dress
John Galliano for Christian Dior S/S 2009 Silk Halter Dress

John Galliano for Christian Dior S/S 2009 Silk Halter Dress

By Christian Dior, John Galliano

Located in Water Mill, NY

A gorgeous rich purple silk halter dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It is fitted through the bodice with a stunning intricately detailed ruffle trimmed plunge halter neckli...

Category

Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

CHANEL black leather 2022 22C DUBAI BEECHWOOD VANITY Shoulder Bag
CHANEL black leather 2022 22C DUBAI BEECHWOOD VANITY Shoulder Bag

CHANEL black leather 2022 22C DUBAI BEECHWOOD VANITY Shoulder Bag

By Chanel

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Chanel Small Vanity bag in beige beechwood with black leather trims and antique gold-tone hardware. Rare limited edition. Opens with a logo clasp closure and is lined ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Jane Andre 1950s Full Skirt Dress
Jane Andre 1950s Full Skirt Dress

Jane Andre 1950s Full Skirt Dress

Located in Water Mill, NY

A great black dress by Jane Andre in a cotton linen blend. It has cap sleeves, a drop waist and full skirt. There is fine band around the crew neckline and the drop waistline ending ...

Category

1950s American Day Dresses

Azzedine Alaïa Black Viscose Knit Lace Dress with Integrated Bodysuit, SS 1992
Azzedine Alaïa Black Viscose Knit Lace Dress with Integrated Bodysuit, SS 1992

Azzedine Alaïa Black Viscose Knit Lace Dress with Integrated Bodysuit, SS 1992

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

This black dress from Azzedine Alaïa’s Spring-Summer 1992 collection is constructed from fine-gauge viscose knit. The bodice features a semi-sheer ribbed knit with an integrated body...

Category

1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s Vintage Yellow Cotton Voile + Lace Off - Shoulder Peasant Boho Maxi Dress
1970s Vintage Yellow Cotton Voile + Lace Off - Shoulder Peasant Boho Maxi Dress

1970s Vintage Yellow Cotton Voile + Lace Off - Shoulder Peasant Boho Maxi Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Breathtakingly beautiful 70s pale yellow soft cotton voile and lace maxi dress! Features an incredible amount of craftsmanship, with heavy attention to detail. Gives off just the rig...

Category

1970s American Maxi Dresses

Georgian Boxed Woven Pearl Starburst Tiara, Circa 1780
Georgian Boxed Woven Pearl Starburst Tiara, Circa 1780

Georgian Boxed Woven Pearl Starburst Tiara, Circa 1780

Located in Altrincham, GB

A spectacular Georgian tiara, gorgeously crafted and fitted in a royal blue velvet box. Its composed of countless natural and seed pearls, I can't imagine you could count them all- a...

Category

Antique 1780s English Georgian Vanity Items

Materials

Pearl, Base Metal

Prada Early 00's Strawberry Cocco leather sandals
Prada Early 00's Strawberry Cocco leather sandals

Prada Early 00's Strawberry Cocco leather sandals

By Prada

Located in Milano, IT

- Prada - Early 2000s Collection - Strawberry red crocodile-embossed leather sandals - Cross-strap open-toe design - Slim ankle strap with a gold-tone adjustable buckle - Contrasting...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Sandals

Christian Dior by John Galliano Sheer Bronze Gold Knit Mini Dress 1999 2000
Christian Dior by John Galliano Sheer Bronze Gold Knit Mini Dress 1999 2000

Christian Dior by John Galliano Sheer Bronze Gold Knit Mini Dress 1999 2000

By Christian Dior, John Galliano

Located in Berlin, BE

Christian Dior by John Galliano Fall 1999/ 2000 Extremely sexy dress by John Galliano for Dior - a dress that transcends mere fabric to become an emblem of audacious elegance. This...

Category

1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Art Deco Surrealist Enamel Lobster Brooch
Art Deco Surrealist Enamel Lobster Brooch

Art Deco Surrealist Enamel Lobster Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco Enamel Lobster Brooch in the Surrealist style. Large scale in gilt metal with vibrant red enamel. Channel your inner Schiaparelli with this brooch perched in unusual places....

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Enamel, Gilt Metal

Exceptional Art Deco Mazer Pendant Brooch
Exceptional Art Deco Mazer Pendant Brooch

Exceptional Art Deco Mazer Pendant Brooch

By Mazer

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional Art Deco Mazer Pendant Brooch from the 1930's. High Art Deco design with step faceted faux aquamarines and sapphires set within an intricate pave and baguette dangle sett...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Rhodium

Christian Dior by John Galliano Lamb & Twill Jacquard Cropped Jacket, FW 2006
Christian Dior by John Galliano Lamb & Twill Jacquard Cropped Jacket, FW 2006

Christian Dior by John Galliano Lamb & Twill Jacquard Cropped Jacket, FW 2006

By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

Christian Dior by John Galliano cropped jacket from the Fall-Winter 2006 collection in deep burgundy. Constructed with hair-on lamb forming a wide shawl collar and overlapping front ...

Category

Early 2000s Turkish Jackets

Pure White Late Victorian Dress with Lace Hearts, Embroidery and Cut Work
Pure White Late Victorian Dress with Lace Hearts, Embroidery and Cut Work

Pure White Late Victorian Dress with Lace Hearts, Embroidery and Cut Work

$1,400Sale Price|20% Off

Size: Contemporary Medium

Pure White Late Victorian Dress with Lace Hearts, Embroidery and Cut Work

Located in New Hope, PA

This Victorian dress has it all! Made from a very fine handkerchief linen it has a high neck, exquisite floral embroidery, a very generous amount of heart patterned lace insertion, ...

Category

1890s American Wedding Dresses

Vivienne Westwood Black Faux Fur Oversized Cropped Jacket, fw 1993
Vivienne Westwood Black Faux Fur Oversized Cropped Jacket, fw 1993

Vivienne Westwood Black Faux Fur Oversized Cropped Jacket, fw 1993

By Vivienne Westwood

Located in London, GB

▪ Archival Vivienne Westwood Cropped Faux Fur Jacket ▪ Creative Director: Vivienne Westwood ▪ Fall-Winter 1993 ▪ Crafted from black faux fur ▪ Designed in a cropped, oversized fit ▪ ...

Category

1990s English Jackets

Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "17th Century Gold Ring", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

17th Century Gold Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 17th century gold ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 83 antique edition and 1 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a 17th century gold ring may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Creating a 17th century gold ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Zorab Creation, Golconda and Dilys' are consistently popular. While most can agree that any 17th century gold ring from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 24 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a rose cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes emerald cut and uncut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a 17th century gold ring, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a 17th Century Gold Ring?

Prices for a 17th century gold ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $430 and can go as high as $80,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $6,000.

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.