1892 Gorham Sterling Silver Chicago Columbian Exposition Isabella Souvenir Ring
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, antique Chicago Columbian Exposition souvenir ring. The so-called "Isabella" ring by Gorham.
Sterling Silver
Antique 1830 Circa Yellow Gold Neoclassical Souvenir Ring, Italy
Located in Firenze, IT
The ring, therefore, made of gold, has an S of "Souvenir" engraved on the central plate in the shape of a heraldic shield, while the thin stem bifurcates in the upper part.
Yellow Gold
1880's Victorian Colosseum Micro Mosaic Ring in 14K Solid Gold Italian Souvenir
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
Antique Victorian Colosseum Micro Mosaic Ring in 14K Solid Gold – Italian Souvenir Ring Size 6.5 US This extraordinary Victorian micro mosaic ring is a wearable work of art.
Gold
an 18k gold Micro Carving Souvernir Ring
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18-carat gold “Souvenir” ring with micro carving, an oval ring bezel, protected under glass, with a translucent blue glass background and set in a gold ring.
18k Gold
Souvenir D'Alger Trench Art Signet Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
A unique Oval Signet Ring made by a soldier in the trenches on which he engraved Souvenir D'Alger Between 1914 and 1918 173,019 Algerians 80,339 Tunisians and 40,398 Moroccans served...
Brass
14K Micro Mosaic Bird Ring
Located in Venice, CA
By the 19th century, numerous independent studios devoted to the production of these small keepsakes were established to meet travelers’ demands for souvenirs. The split shank ring ...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 18K Gold Floral Engraving Band Ring, 1860–1880
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Ingeniously constructed, the ring features a hinged mechanism that allows it to open completely around the band, revealing a personal interior inscription that reads “Souvenir de Mar...
Gold, 18k Gold
Georgian era 18K gold enamel “Souvenir” memory ring
Located in Versailles, FR
Introducing a very rare and exquisite piece of history, the French-made, Georgian era 18K gold ring, adorned with an enamel panel bearing the word "souvenir," meaning "memory" in Fre...
18k Gold, Enamel
18K White Gold Rings Diamonds with Trillion Chrysoprase
Located in ประเวศ, TH
Introducing the Souvenir D’Azure ring, a masterpiece of refined elegance that captivates at first glance.
Chrysophrase, White Diamond, Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable
Flower Enamel Secret Locket Ring in 18k Gold
Located in PARIS, FR
A secret compartment is hidden under the bezel, allowing to slip a souvenir. Antique ring dating from the late 19th century.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Rare Victorian Pearl Diamond Souvenir Ambigram Ring
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A very rare and unusual Victorian diamond and pearl "Souvenir" ambigram ring. The lettering is set with rose-cut diamonds and is surrounded by graduating pearls and old-cut diamon...
Diamond, Pearl
14K Gold Micro Mosaic Parthenon Ring
Located in Venice, CA
This size 6 1/2 14K ring with a split shank houses a bezel set glass and onyx micro mosaic souvenir from the Grand Tour depicting the Parthenon dedicated to the goddess Athena.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Sapphire Diamond Certified 18K No Heat Ceylon Blue Fine Huge Ring 12.04 Cts!
Located in Sylvania, GA
Old South Jewels proudly presents... VINTAGE LUXURY. GIA CERTIFIED 18K GOLD HUGE 12.04 CARAT UNHEATED SAPPHIRE DIAMOND ANTIQUE RING & BOX! HUGE 9.52 CARAT BRILLIANT ROYAL BLUE GI...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
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Tourmaline & Natural Pearl Ring, Georgian
Located in Northampton, MA
A bright pink tourmaline weighing .60 carats is surrounded by 10 luminous natural saltwater pearls in this antique buttery 18K yellow gold ring. This gorgeous jewel dates from around...
Natural Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Antique 1830 Mourning Ring Gold Enamel Natural Half Pearls Flowers Garnet
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The gold ring is set with ten natural half pearls within a wavy black enamelled surround. Inside the pearl surround the ring is decorated with a garnet that might have replaced a loc...
Garnet, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian Gold Skull and Crossbones Ring, Italy, Size 8.5
Located in Firenze, IT
Of skull and crossbones design, the gold mouth between bifurcated shoulders. Size : 8 1/2 Weight: 3.65
Gold
Victorian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone Star Setting Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous 18ct gold band holds five diamonds totalling 18pts. They are bright and have a lovely sparkle and are set in star settings. Diamond total 13pts. Ring Size: J 1/2 or 5...
Diamond, Gold
Early Byzantine Gold Ring with Christ c. 6th Century AD
Located in Chicago, IL
Byzantine (the Eastern Roman Empire) circa 500 – 600 AD. This highly important, museum rarity early Christian gold (approximately 22.85 Kt) ring is engraved with the bust of Christ ...
Gold
A Roman intaglio gold hardstone ring
Located in London, GB
A Roman intaglio gold hardstone ring, the oval shaped rose-quartz measuring 1.4 x 1.1cm, deep engraved with the profile of an Emperor wearing a laurel wreath, possibly Nero, Roman-se...
22k Gold
An 18th century sapphire cameo depicting Hercules
Located in London, GB
An 18th century sapphire cameo depicting Hercules, the oval sapphire weighing 7.90 carats and finely engraved with the profile of Hercules facing right, rub-over set to a yellow gold...
Sapphire, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Georgian Star Sapphire Diamond Guilloche Enamel 14K Gold Ring Circa 1830
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Georgian Period cabochon star sapphire, diamond, cobalt blue guilloche enamel 14K gold ring. Circa 1830 This beautiful antique ring dates from the George IV/Regency Period. ...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k 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
15ct Gold Victorian Onyx, Diamond & Seed Pearl Daisy Cluster Ring Locket Back
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Daisy Cluster Ring 15ct Gold Circa 1860 This exquisite 15ct gold ring dates back to the early Victorian era and carries a deeply sentimental history as a mourning piece. T...
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Post Medieval Sapphire Gold Fleur-de-lis Ring, circa 16th Century
Located in London, GB
Post medieval sapphire fleur-de-lis ring. An impressive and extremely rare ring, set with two kite shape rose cut natural unenhanced sapphires in closed back rubover settings with a ...
Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold
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 Century This beautiful ring is a remarkable example of Late Renaissance period jewe...
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
A Roman Ring With A Intaglio Nicolo Minerva 1st Century AD
Located in Firenze, IT
A ROMAN INTAGLIO NICOLO with MINERVA 1ST CENTURY AD Period: I - II century A.D. Top size: 14.5 mm Ring size: 7 Weight: 5.2 gr The carving, from Roman times and attributable to the ...
Agate, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ancient Roman Garnet Intaglio Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
A museum quality ancient Roman gold ring, circa 400 AD. This hollow ring is bezel-set with a garnet intaglio of Hippocamp – a fish-tailed horse that was considered the horse of Pose...
Gold Ring With Hare Pinkish Agate Roman Cameo 1st-Century AD
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 1st century Ring size: 7 ¾ Dimensions (cameo): 1,9 x 1,4 cm Weight: 5,27 gr This delightful pink agate cameo of Roman production dates back to the 1st century and is set in...
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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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