Gold Silver And Diamond Georgian Fede Engagement Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
A 19th century ring in 585 thousandths gold, enamel and silver set with brilliants, with the French inscription "mon coeur est à vous" translated in "my heart is yours". Finger si...
Diamond, Rose Gold, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Unavailable
Fede Ring, Sterling Silver
By Olivia Cummings
Located in Kew, Victoria
It is known as a claddagh ring in Ireland, where traditionally the ring was part of a ritualistic code that signified the wearers relationship status.
Sterling Silver
Antique Silver Gilt Fede Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Unusual Russian "Fede" ring of clasped hands in silver gilt, c. 1880.
Gilt Metal, Silver
Georgian Fedé and Gimmel Ring
Located in London, GB
Fedé rings, designed so two hands clasp in the centre, have been symbols of fidelity and love since the Ancient Roman period.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Georgian Silver Fede Ring
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
To read more please click continue reading below- This wonderful rare antique Silver Fede ring is a genuine Georgian piece Circa 1780.
Silver
Renaissance Silver Gilt Fede Ring
Located in Wimberley, TX
The history of the fede or “clasped hands” ring goes back into antiquity.
Antique Victorian Two-Tone Fede Handclasp Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
This antique fede ring features a particularly cool looking handclasp, and an attractive two-tone reeded band.
9k Gold, Sterling Silver
Belle Epoque Colombian Certified Emerald Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
Antique 18Kt rose Gold and silver Ruby and Diamond ring. The cluster style ring is centered with a stunning oval natural emerald, accented by an halo of sparkling old mine cut diamon...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver
C1690 18K Iberian Bow Form Ring with Table Cut Diamonds
Located in Baltimore, MD
Rare late 17th century seven stone diamond cluster finger ring of bow form from the Iberian Peninsula. This cluster ring is set with 7 table-cut deep diamonds totaling almost 1 cara...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Ring natural 0.85ct Sapphire 0.8ctw Diamonds 18K Gold Silver Ø6.5US/4.3g
Located in SE
Nice Renaissance - styled cluster Ring with the carved band, shoulders, and parts of the crown in solid 18ct Yellow Gold holding natural Blue Sapphire stone and eight rose - cut Diam...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Georgian Rococo Diamond Ring, 18kt Gold & Silver, Circa 1740-1760
Located in Firenze, IT
A mid-18th century Rococo diamond ring circa 1740-1760, the center with a lozenge cluster rose diamond, supported by the shoulders with open scrollwork ornament, the setting silver-t...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
C1800 Georgian 18K Early Fede Ring with Hand Over Heart
Located in Baltimore, MD
Our 18K rare fede ring has a delicately carved hand gently touching a heart with the symbolizing "I give you the gift of my heart". The clasped hands motif originated with the Roma...
18k Gold
C1840 18K Early Victorian or Late Georgian Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Silver set diamond cluster ring with 18k gold band and a closed locket back which has possibly lost its crystal cover but is still in remarkably good condition. Each side of the gol...
Diamond, 18k Gold
C1820 Emerald and Diamond Paste Basket Set Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Georgian ring of green paste in a basket setting flanked by two clear pastes on each side. Paste is colored or clear glass, often lead or flint, cut in the same fashion as gemstones ...
18k Gold
Georgian 18K Gold Table Cut Ruby Ring, Late 18th Century, Italy
Located in Firenze, IT
Late-1700s (Georgian era) Italian gold ring with table cut rubies in closed setting. This beautiful example is completely original, it features a lovely flower bow shape with decorat...
Ruby, Gold
C1700 18K Tudor Period Rose Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Rare 18ct Tudor period silver set diamond cluster ring with 18k gold band artfully composed of a flower and set with rose diamonds and a closed "pillow" back. Each side of the band...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late Georgian Cluster Ring with Rose - Cut Diamonds Circa 1790
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Late Georgian Cluster Ring with Rose - Cut Diamonds Circa 1790 The ring features a central rose cut diamond (5,50X5.65mm), weighing approx. 0.50cts, surrounded by a halo of 12 sma...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique 1760 Sentimental Rose Cut Diamond Ring Silver Gold Pansy Engraving
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This sentimental diamond ring was created in the 18th century. Five old cut diamond roses are mounted in silver onto a gold ring engraved at the back. Each diamond is engraved on its...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Georgian Diamond Cluster Ring, 18K Gold & Silver, Circa 1800, Europe
Located in Napoli, IT
Georgian treasure Magnificent and rare example of Georgian / Regency period Diamond cluster ring, 1800 ca Skilfully hand crafted of solid 18 Kt gold and silver portion in the gloriou...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Carved Turquoise Fede Ring of 15ct Gold, Circa 1800-1837
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Antique Georgian Era Fede Ring – Carved Turquoise Hands with Diamond & Ruby Flowers in 15ct Gold: This exquisite Georgian-era fede ring is a rare and romantic treasure, featuring...
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 15k Gold
Georgian Rose Gold Marquise Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Foiled rose gold diamond Marquise Shape ring, featuring a central marquise diamond surrounded by rose cut diamonds. Shoulders are ornately carved with floral and natural motifs. R...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Diamond Giardinetti ring, European, circa 18th century.
Located in London, GB
Diamond Giardinetti ring. Set with a round rose cut diamond in a closed back grain setting with an approximate weight of 0.30 carats, further set with fifteen round rose cut diamonds...
Georgian Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a charming diamond ring dating back to the Georgian period. The head of this dainty antique piece has been crafted from a rich 18ct yellow gold with ornately curvaceous ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k 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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