18th Century and Earlier Band Rings

18K posey (or posy) ring with the words ‘Constant am I until I die’ engraved on the inside band, bearing the maker's mark CH. Posey rings were popular in France and England betwe...

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...

Our Renaissance era religious devotional ring has its original shank of rich high carat gold with bright enamel colors in the form of circling fish. The fish is symbolic for both Ch...

A 17th Century yellow gold ring, comprising a D-shaped band ring, inscribed with a posy, in 22K gold. My favourite thing about this Antique 22K Yellow Gold Poesy Ring is the beautif...

A rare surviving example from the mid-to-late 16th century, this Poland–Lithuania Commonwealth ring is crafted in high-purity 20-karat gold and features remnants of its original enam...

Georgian almandine garnet eternity band in 15K gold. Almandine garnets were used widely during this early 1780's period because it was believed that garnets were the most complimenta...

A rare and historically evocative Georgian mourning ring dated 1776, crafted in 20 karat gold and adorned with white enamel, a color traditionally associated with remembrance and purity. The band bears the inscription “Wm McPHEADRIS ESQ: OB: 14 JAN: 1776 AET :55,” commemorating the life and passing of William McPhaedris at the age of 55—an intimate and poignant artifact of 18th-century memorial tradition. William McPheadris, Esq. was a member of London’s prestigious Inner Temple and son of John McPheadris. John's brother was Captain Archibald MacPheadris, a wealthy merchant and member of the King’s Council in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, whose home—now known as the Warner House—is a National Historic Landmark. Dated 1776—the pivotal year of American independence and now its 250th anniversary—this ring embodies a striking transatlantic narrative, linking the British legal world with prominent colonial families at the very moment the two were being irrevocably divided. The use of white enamel is particularly meaningful, signifying that he died unmarried, a detail that aligns with his known biography. The ring measures 3mm in width and weighs 5.41 grams, offering a refined and understated presence consistent with Georgian mourning jewelry...

Post medieval gold posy ring. A smoothly conforming yellow gold D-shape band, engraved to the interior in italic script 'Love is the bond of peace', approximately 4.7mm in width and 2.4mm thick. Tested yellow gold, approximately 7.81 grams in weight, circa late 17th-early 18th century. This ring is near identical (apart from the use of an S for a C) to that found on a plain posy ring held by the British Museum (BM accession number: AF:13338) and numerous examples published by Evans (1931: 73-4). Accompanied by documentation from the Portable Antiquities Scheme...

Gold posy ring with carved detailing and inscribed 'It is my love'. A lightly rounded conforming band, carved to the exterior with fluted pattern motifs and engraved to the interior ...

Post Medieval momento mori ring,'in god alone we too are one'. A rare ring, the exterior of the D-shape band intricately engraved with floral motifs, and a skull with eyes, nose and ...

Early posy ring 'In the my choyse I do reioyse'. A smoothly conforming D-shape band, inscribed in relief to the exterior in seriffed capitals ' + IN * THE * MY * CHOYSE *', the inter...

Post Medieval gold posy ring ‘NOT VALEW BVT VERT’ (‘not value but virtue’). A D-shape band decorated on the exterior with a raised grid design, the interior engraved in Roman capital...

A striking example of 1960s jewelry design, this vintage ruffle ring is crafted in 18-karat gold with a bold, richly textured silhouette. Rows of sculptural, rope-like gold detailing...

Post-Medieval enamel skull ring. A gold ring composed of a flat circular plaque featuring a black and white enamel skull, leading to rounded shoulder...

Georgian carved posy ring 'Nosse Te Ipsum'. A yellow gold D-shape band, ornately carved to the exterior with a repeating pattern of scrolls, inscribed to the interior with the phrase...

22 Karat Yellow Gold Hercules Knot Ring by ROMAE Jewelry - Inspired by Ancient Designs. Love as an unbreakable bond - this is the message of our sig...

Post Medieval Engraved Posy Ring, 'For Good Love'. A yellow gold flat band, the exterior engraved around the full circumference with a stylised floral and foliate design and italic inscription 'MIEU EN VOU'’ meaning 'best in/on you', the interior engraved with the same stylised floral and foliate design and italic inscription 'A BON AM' meaning 'for good love', with traces of white enamel throughout, approximately 4.1mm wide. Tested yellow gold, approximately 1.84 grams in weight, circa 15th century. The inscriptions seen on this ring are reminiscent of the chivalric values and ideals of courtly love which influenced their design and giving in this era. Accompanied by documentation from the Portable Antiquities Scheme...

Georgian gold and enamel memorial skeleton ring. A solid D-shape gold band featuring an elongated skeleton with stylised skull and cross bones m...

Gold posy ring 'Noe joy in life like a good wife'. The smooth plain D-shape band engraved to the interior in italic script 'Noe joy in life like a good wife', approximately 4.2mm in ...

Post Medieval engraved posy ring 'Let this present my good intent'. A rare ring, the exterior of the D-shape band intricately engraved with hearts pierced with arrows and flower moti...

Proto-Viking gold zoomorphic ring. A yellow gold sinuous penannular ring, composed of two ridged plaques (or bodies) with incised decoration, each flanked ...

Post Medieval gold posy ring '+ TOVT IOVRS LOIALL' ('ever faithful'). A smooth D-shape band engraved to the interior in seriffed capitals '+ TOVT IOVRS ...

Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Rose Gold Wide Engraved Wedding Band. This incredible wedding band is crafted in 14K rose gold and is very wide. The inside of the ring is engraved "L...

An 18th century gold gimmel ring, consisting of three separate hoops linked together so they can fit together unnoticeably as one, embellished with tw...

Post Medieval gold posy ring 'BE x TRV x TIL x DEATHE x AND x SO // SHAL x I' ('be true till death and so shall I'). A D-shape band decorated on the exterior with five rectangular pa...

Enamelled posy ring, 16th century. A yellow gold posy ring, the interior engraved ‘CONTENEW + CONSTANTE’, meaning ‘content and constant’ in old French, the letters in black enamel. T...

Viking gold stamped ring. A large yellow gold ring featuring a curved bombe' shaped plaque, with raised linear detail to the centre and decorated with a series of repeated triangular...

Medieval sapphire and emerald ring. Set to centre with a hexagonal cabochon natural sapphire in a closed back rubover setting with an approxi...

Viking stamped triangle ring in gold. A substantial gold ring with a central panel in relief, decorated with stamped triangular shapes and golden granules, with raised curved borders...

Stuart gold posy ring 'Vertue passeth riches'. A smoothly conforming shallow D-shape band, engraved to the interior in florid italic script '* Vertue passeth riches x', approximately...

22K Solid Yellow Gold Wrap Ring by ROMAE Jewelry Inspired by Ancient Examples. Our incredible solid gold "Sapientia" ring recreates an ingenious...

Late Medieval iconographic ring depicting the Holy Trinity. A yellow gold ring featuring a central rectangular plaque, finely engraved with the figur...

Medieval iconographic ring with Saint Christopher. A yellow gold ring, with rectangular bezel finely engraved with a representation of Saint Christop...

Georgian gold posy ring 'True loue is my desire'. A yellow gold band with softly scalloped edging, engraved to the interior 'True loue is my desire', approximately 3.7mm in width. Te...

Gold posy ring, 'A true friends gift', English. The slim D-shape band engraved to the interior in enamelled italic script 'A true friends gift’, approximately 2.4mm in width. Tested ...

Post Medieval posy ring 'Live in love and love in god *'. A smoothly conforming posy ring, engraved to the interior 'Live in love and love in god *' approximately 5.9mm in width. Tested yellow gold, circa 17th century. Accompanied by documentation from the Portable Antiquities Scheme...

Late Medieval iconographic ring. A yellow gold ring featuring a central rectangular bezel, finely engraved with ‘ihc’ within a lozenge shaped panel, ...

Here we have a charming ruby and diamond ring dating back to the mid to late Victorian period. A rich 18ct yellow gold band plays to a trio of perfectly matched rubies possessing a f...

Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Engraved Classic Wedding Band. This classic wedding band is in great condition and has G. E. N To F. E. Y. Nov 19 - 1931". Item #R1111 Metal: Pl...

15th century engraved gold buckle ring, ‘At this point remains’. A rare flat top ring featuring intricate detailing around the full circumference with a...

Medieval gilt iconographic saints ring. The central plaque with grooved panels, engraved vertically with two standing saints, flanked by shoulders with raised twisting channels, engr...

Ring by Mattia Cielo Limited edition No. 2 of 500 pieces, crafted in 18-karat white gold, weighing 20 grams, with pavé-set GVS-color diamonds in a cut brilliant cut, 3.02 total ca...

Viking gold engraved faux twist ring. A yellow gold ring, with richly engraved lines suggesting twisted gold wires, tapering to form a solid rounded shank, approximately 7.73 grams i...

Post Medieval Sergeant-at-Law ring 'Long Live the King and the Law'. A wide yellow gold ring, engraved to the exterior '+VIVAT*REX*ET*LEX' trans...

Viking yellow gold stamped ring. A smoothly conforming yellow gold ring with a continuous geometric pattern created by adjacent triangular stamps and border by raised champfered edge...

Diamond ring made in 14KT yellow gold with hearts design and wide top. GRAM WEIGHT: 10.29gr METAL: 14KT yellow gold NATURAL DIAMOND(S) Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G (average) Clari...

Triple Stacked 22K Yellow Gold Ring by ROMAE Jewelry - Inspired by an Ancient Cypriot Design. Our lavish and substantial "Luxus" triple ring is a statement of luxury, and is modeled...