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Antique Britannia Silver Knights Signet Ring Size N 6.75 950 Purity Edwardian
Located in Camelford, GB
Something very special:
A genuine antique 950 Britannia Silver Signet Ring in the design of a
Category
1910s British Medieval Antique Medieval Ring
Materials
Silver
Antique Renaissance Gold Fede Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
wedding rings from the medieval and Renaissance periods into the 20th century, and are known as fede rings
Category
16th Century European Renaissance Antique Medieval Ring
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Neo-Gothic Gold Band Ring with inscription
Located in Chicago, IL
61.29 mm; US size 9 3/4; UK size T
Charming Revival ring with Gothic lettering reminiscent of medieval
Category
19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Medieval Ring
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold
Not for Riches But for Love Poesy Ring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This incredible high karat gold post-Medieval poesy ring reads "Not for riches but for love". Poesy
Category
18th Century British Stuart Antique Medieval Ring
Materials
Gold
24 Karat Gold Ring with an Old European Mine Cut Diamond
By Serhat Design
Located in Istanbul, Fatih
medieval style oxidized pronged silver bezel.
Size of the ring : 6.5 U.S. standard
Weight of Gold : 8.05
Category
15th Century and Earlier Turkish Contemporary Antique Medieval Ring
Materials
Diamond, 24k Gold
Medieval Silver Gilt Floral-Shaped Ring with Enamel Inserts
Located in London, GB
An exquisite silver gilt finger ring featuring a beautiful floral-shaped bezel with raised bosses
Category
15th Century and Earlier European Medieval Antique Medieval Ring
Materials
Silver, Enamel
18th Century Gold Posy Ring
Located in London, GB
and 17th centuries. The posies on medieval rings were usually inscribed on the outside of the hoop
Category
1750s English Antique Medieval Ring
Materials
Gold
Byzantine Silver Ring with Granulated Shield Bezel
Located in London, GB
A silver Byzantine ring, distinguished by its large, granulated shield bezel, which reflects the
Category
15th Century and Earlier Medieval Antique Medieval Ring
Materials
Silver
Medieval Ring of St Luke, circa 12th Century
Located in London, GB
A yellow gold ring with central rectangular plaque finely engraved with an ox head with halo, wings
Category
15th Century and Earlier Unknown Medieval Antique Medieval Ring
Rare Late Medieval Gold Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Gold Merchants Ring with marking used to stamp goods and as signature
Size 9
Weight 11,5gr.
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Medieval Antique Medieval Ring
Materials
Gold
$12,500
Medieval Silver Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1200s - 1300s
The silver ring is centered with a gold applique with a raised untranslated
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Medieval Ring
Materials
Gold, Silver
Medieval Heraldic Silver Pictorial Signet Ring size 12
Located in Baltimore, MD
At a time when much of the populace was illiterate, medieval signet rings had a very practical
Category
15th Century and Earlier British Medieval Antique Medieval Ring
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver
English Medieval Sapphire Stirrup Ring Religious Ring 13th Century Sri Lanka
Located in London, GB
An enchanting Medieval period gold ring set with a sapphire, circa 1250. The high carat gold hoop
Category
15th Century and Earlier English Medieval Antique Medieval Ring
Materials
Sapphire, 22k Gold
15th-16th Century Carbuncle Garnet Cabochon Gold Ring Medieval Renaissance
Located in London, GB
An enchanting European 15th-16th century gold ring set with a garnet, circa 1500.
The carbuncle
Category
16th Century European Medieval Antique Medieval Ring
Materials
Garnet, Gold
Post Medieval Tudor Diamond Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
Tudor table cut diamond ring. Set with a diamond shape table cut old mine diamond in a closed back
Category
16th Century Unknown Tudor Antique Medieval Ring
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Medieval Silver Heraldic Coat of Arms Intaglio Signet Ring, 14th Century
Located in London, GB
A scarce signet ring with a coat of arms intaglio crafted in silver dating to the late 14th - early
Category
15th Century and Earlier European Medieval Antique Medieval Ring
Materials
Silver
Post Medieval gold skull ring, circa 1676.
Located in London, GB
Post Medieval gold skull ring. A smoothly conforming D-shape band engraved to the exterior with a
Category
1670s Antique Medieval Ring
Materials
Yellow Gold
Medieval Byzantine Garnet Gold Men
s Signet Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Byzantine empire, circa 5th-8th centuries (400-800 AD)
ring size 9.25
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Medieval Ring
Materials
Garnet
Antique Russian Sapphire Ring in Medieval Style 1860s
Located in Chicago, IL
A 14K yellow gold ring with engraved decorations is bezel-set with an oval cabochon cut cornflower
Category
Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Antique Medieval Ring
Materials
Sapphire
Antique 17th century AD Post Medieval sapphire gold ring
Located in London, GB
Post Medieval sap phire ring. Set centrally with an octagonal emerald-cut natural unenhanced
Category
17th Century British Antique Medieval Ring
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold
Ancient Seljuk Dynasty Islamic Nielloed Silver Signet Ring Medieval
Located in London, GB
Very Rare Antique Seljuk ‘Selçuklu’ Period Niello & Silver Islamic Ring
This incredible piece
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Medieval Ring
Materials
Silver
Scarce Renaissance 16th Century Rock Crystal Marriage Ring Medieval Middle Ages
Located in London, GB
A scarce late Renaissance gold ring, made in Western Europe, circa 1580-1620!
The quatrefoil
Category
Early 1600s English Renaissance Antique Medieval Ring
Antique Seljuk ‘Selçuklu’ Period Gold Islamic Medieval Signet Ring 11th-13th C
Located in London, GB
This quite small (yet mighty) 21K gold ring dates to the 11-13th century Seljuk dynasty. The
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Medieval Ring
Materials
Gold
C1650 Medieval Silver Signet Ring Of Pelican in Her Piety and Religious Symbols
Located in Baltimore, MD
Medieval signet ring features strong cross cultural references with the engraving of the pelican and the
Category
1660s British Renaissance Antique Medieval Ring
Materials
Silver
Post Medieval
I AM THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD
ring with eagle, circa 17th century
Located in London, GB
Post Medieval silver 'I AM THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD' ring with eagle. Set to center with a circular
Category
17th Century Antique Medieval Ring
Materials
Silver
Antique Enamel Gold Gimmel/Fede Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
/wedding rings in medieval and Renaissance Europe.
Fede rings are cast in the form of two clasped hands
Category
1820s Italian Antique Medieval Ring
Materials
Yellow Gold
Antique Russian Diamond Solitaire Gold Mens Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
style of medieval stirrup rings (named so due to shape resemblance to horse rider's stirrup).
The
Category
Early 20th Century Russian Edwardian Antique Medieval Ring
Materials
Diamond
Ancient Gold Viking Ring, 950 AD
Located in London, GB
A beautiful braided Viking ring, dating to approximately 950 AD.
An intricately formed piece
Category
15th Century and Earlier Medieval Antique Medieval Ring
Materials
Gold
Medieval Garnet Cabochon Ring, circa 14th-15th Century
Located in London, GB
Medieval Garent cabochon ring. Set to the centre with a cabochon cushion shape natural garnet with
Category
15th Century and Earlier Unknown Antique Medieval Ring
Materials
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
Medieval 14th Century Amethyst Gold Stirrup Ring Amuletic Magical Small Ring
Located in London, GB
A very small but enchanting Medieval ring set with an amethyst dating to circa 1300! The high carat
Category
15th Century and Earlier European Medieval Antique Medieval Ring
Materials
Amethyst, Gold
Medieval 14th-15th Century Gold and Sapphire Engraved Amuletic Stirrup Ring
Located in London, GB
An elaborate and rare example of a Medieval ring set with a sapphire dating to circa 1400! The high
Category
15th Century and Earlier English Medieval Antique Medieval Ring
Materials
Sapphire, Gold
Ancient Medieval Gold Emerald Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
A rare 22 Kt. gold British ring with a circular shank is the stage for a trumpet bezel and square
Category
15th Century and Earlier British Medieval Antique Medieval Ring
Materials
Emerald, 22k Gold
Late Medieval High Carat Finger Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
above a cross and a sheep, this medieval finger ring is perfect for everyday wear. An ancient article of
Category
16th Century Unknown Medieval Antique Medieval Ring
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ancient Medieval Silver Judaica Ring with Star of David
Located in Stamford, CT
For ancient history buffs, here is medieval Silver ring "c1200-1500AD" with D-shaped hoop with
Category
15th Century and Earlier Medieval Antique Medieval Ring
Materials
Silver
Medieval Duchess of Lancaster Sapphire Gold Posy Ring
Located in London, GB
Medieval Duchess of Lancaster sapphire posy ring. Set centrally with a cabochon sapphire in a
Category
15th Century and Earlier British Medieval Antique Medieval Ring
Materials
Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique Medieval Late 15th Century German Knight Signet Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
The round corners square iron plaque collet set in a plain silver ring with a coat-of-arm in a
Category
15th Century and Earlier German Medieval Antique Medieval Ring
Materials
Silver
Post Medieval gold posy ring,
love for ever
circa 17th-18th century.
Located in London, GB
Post Medieval gold posy ring 'love for ever'. A smoothly conforming yellow gold D-shape band
Category
17th Century Medieval Antique Medieval Ring
Materials
Gold
Antique Museum Quality Early Medieval Byzantine Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Byzantine Empire, circa 8th - 10th century AD
The gold bezel of the ring is shaped as a
Category
15th Century and Earlier Byzantine Antique Medieval Ring
Antique Carnelian Intaglio Ring, Silver, Middle Eastern
Located in NEWARK, GB
An impressive antique Middle Eastern intaglio ring.
A true statement piece, this is a huge and
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Medieval Antique Medieval Ring
Materials
Carnelian, Silver
Antique Unisex Intaglio Signet Ring solid 18K Gold Carnelian Ø US6.5 / 10.5g
Located in SE
Signet intaglio Ring featuring banded / two layered Carnelian (type of Agate) stone with heraldic
Category
1920s Swedish Medieval Antique Medieval Ring
Materials
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Antique Ring Hope Faith Love Lasting Happiness Chalcedony Carnelian ØUS6.75/2gr
Located in SE
Love.
It is often quoted in Christian wedding ceremonies. This Faith, Hope and Love ring is old, may
Category
19th Century European Medieval Antique Medieval Ring
Materials
Carnelian, Chalcedony, Onyx, 18k Gold
An Antique Gold Clasped Hands Engagement Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
/wedding rings in medieval and Renaissance Europe.
Fede rings are cast in the form of two clasped hands
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Georgian Antique Medieval Ring
Materials
Yellow Gold
Stunning Antique Victorian 19th Century 14k Gold and Amethyst Ring
Located in London, GB
gemstone is very reminiscent of Medieval and Renaissance period rings worn by religious clergy. Amethysts
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Late Victorian Antique Medieval Ring
Materials
Amethyst, 14k Gold
Antique Bronze Chevalier Ring
Located in Roma, RM
Large and ancient,
medieval bronze ring with notched shank and engraved bezel with pseudo-heraldic decoration.
Category
1720s European Medieval Antique Medieval Ring
Materials
Bronze
Antique Bronze Chevalier Ring
Located in Roma, RM
Large bronze ring with notched bezel.
Burin engraving depicting a boot surrounded by two fronds.
Central Italy, 18th century.
Category
1720s European Medieval Antique Medieval Ring
Materials
Bronze
1880s Carl Faberge Enamel Gold Russian Revival Egg Pendant
By Fabergé
Located in Chicago, IL
of this miniature gold egg was clearly inspired by motifs of medieval Russia.
The suspension ring
Category
Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Antique Medieval Ring
Antique Gold Band Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
medieval ring composed of joined hearts is mysteriously inscribed “na” (no one but you?). With a recorded
Category
15th Century and Earlier English Antique Medieval Ring
Materials
Gold
$28,000
Gold Hellenistic Ring with Garnet Intaglio
Located in Chicago, IL
1st century set in a medieval ring in the Alice and Louis Koch Collection in the Landesmuseum, Zurich (Chadour
Category
15th Century and Earlier Hellenistic Antique Medieval Ring
Materials
Garnet, Gold
Antique English Gold Band Posy Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
bearing amatory inscriptions date back to the late medieval period, posy rings with poetic expressions of
Category
Late 17th Century English Antique Medieval Ring
Materials
Gold
Antique Gold English "Posy" Band Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
bearing amatory inscriptions date back to the late medieval period, posy rings with poetic expressions of
Category
Late 17th Century English Antique Medieval Ring
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold
17th Century Gold Posy Ring
Located in London, GB
centuries, most posy rings were used as wedding rings. The posies on medieval rings were usually inscribed
Category
17th Century English Antique Medieval Ring
Materials
Gold
Byzantine Silver Ring
Located in London, GB
A Byzantine silver ring with a flat-section hoop and an intricate, almond-shaped bezel decorated
Category
15th Century and Earlier Unknown Medieval Antique Medieval Ring
Materials
Silver
Antique 18th Century 22 Karat Gold Posy Ring "Be tru in hart"
Located in Sale, Cheshire
An exceptional early gold posy ring dating from circa 1700. The inscription to the inner band reads
Category
Early 18th Century English Medieval Antique Medieval Ring
Materials
22k Gold
Feare God
Poesy Ring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This gilt silver post-Medieval poesy ring reads "Feare God". Poesy rings (from the old French
Category
Early 18th Century British Antique Medieval Ring
Materials
Silver, Gilt Metal
$1,400
Crusaders Era Silver Ring with Shield Shaped Bezel
Located in London, GB
A silver ring featuring a broad, flat-section shank, providing both stability and comfort when worn
Category
15th Century and Earlier Medieval Antique Medieval Ring
Materials
Silver
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Antique Medieval Ring For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate antique medieval ring for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Yellow Gold and Silver — can elevate any look. You’re likely to find the perfect antique medieval ring among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 20th Century. While most can agree that any antique medieval ring from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Sapphire version from the 10 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A cabochon version of this piece has appeal, but there are also emerald cut and round cut versions for sale. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking an antique medieval ring, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.
How Much is a Antique Medieval Ring?
Prices for an antique medieval ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $129 and can go as high as $108,208, while this accessory, on average, fetches $12,000.
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 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.
Questions About Antique Medieval Ring
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023Yes, people wore wedding rings during medieval times, also known as the Middle Ages. During the 13th and 14th centuries, exchanging rings on wedding days was a common practice among Christians. Artisans crafted these early wedding rings out of gold, bronze and iron, and some featured gemstones. Sapphires were especially popular, as they were thought to symbolize chastity and fidelity. On 1stDibs, explore a large assortment of wedding rings.
- What were antique rings made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Antique rings were made of a variety of materials. You can find pieces produced out of many of the same precious metals used today, such as yellow gold, white gold, sterling silver and platinum. In addition, some antique rings feature a material called pinchbeck, which is a combination of copper and zinc. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of antique rings.
- Do antique rings have hallmarks?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023Yes, some antique rings have hallmarks. However, some do not. Before 1950, jewelry makers didn't add hallmarks to their pieces, but some did to indicate who produced the jewelry and/or tell the buyer what type of metals they contained. Shop a large collection of antique rings on 1stDibs.
- Is my antique ring real?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024To find out if your antique ring is real, you can first try researching the maker. Look for a hallmark inside the ring and then use trusted online resources to determine who produced it. From there, you can find out if the jewelry maker typically produced jewelry out of precious metals and genuine gemstones or specialized in costume jewelry crafted from less costly materials. Another option is to have an experienced jeweler or certified appraiser inspect your ring for you. Explore a wide variety of antique rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024To tell if a ring is an antique, see if you can locate a maker's marking on the inside of the band. If you can, research the artisan, company or workshop using trusted online resources. By learning when they were active and reviewing image galleries of their work, you can often estimate approximately when a particular ring was produced. If your ring is 100 years old or older, it is an antique. In the event that you can't find a maker's mark or still have lingering questions about your ring's age, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Find a wide variety of antique rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023Yes, antique engagement rings do tend to be popular. They especially appeal to brides-to-be who want something unique and like the idea of owning a ring that has a long history. Rings from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras are among the most highly sought-after antique options. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of antique engagement rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023You can buy antique rings online from a number of trusted platforms, including 1stDibs. Popular antique pieces on these platforms include band rings, signet rings, engagement rings, cocktail rings, wedding rings and more. The vast options for online ring shopping bring centuries of styles from across the globe to you, including rings made with precious metals like gold and silver and gemstones like diamonds, pearls, rubies, sapphires and garnets. Explore a wide range of antique rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024To tell how old an antique ring is, you have two main options. First, you can conduct online research using trusted sources. If you know the maker of the ring or the ring has a maker's mark that you can use to identify who produced it, learning more about the designer, artisan or company and their styles can help with the dating process. When the maker is unknown, you can familiarize yourself with the characteristics of various antique jewelry styles, such as Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian, to try and identify the period in which your ring was likely produced. The second option is to have a certified appraiser, experienced antique dealer or knowledgeable jeweler date your ring for you. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023The difference between vintage and antique engagement rings is age. For an engagement ring to be considered an antique, it must be at least 100 years old. Vintage engagement rings are pieces made at least 20 years ago. Shop a collection of vintage and antique engagement rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024The difference between vintage, antique and estate engagement rings comes down to age and history. Rings that are over 100 years old are antiques, while those produced 20 to 99 years ago are vintage. Estate engagement rings are any rings that have had a previous owner. They can include antique, vintage and even contemporary rings produced during the last 20 years. Shop a large selection of engagement rings on 1stDibs.
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