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Antique Georgian Era Gold Portrait Ring, 1700s Lady Miniature Pastel Painting
Located in Rottedam, NL
A very well painted Georgian miniature portrait of a young lady from a private collection in France
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Early 18th Century French Georgian Antique Portrait Ring

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian portrait swivel ring, Lady Portrait, Pansy Flower
Located in PARIS, FR
Georgian portrait swivel ring in 18 karat yellow gold. Antique ring with pivoting bezel, decorated
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Early 1800s French Georgian Antique Portrait Ring

Materials

18k Gold

Victorian Spaniel Brittany Dog Ring, Portrait Miniature Dog Ring, 9k Gold
Located in PARIS, FR
Victorian Spaniel brittany dog ring in rose gold 9 karats. Antique ring with a painted miniature
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Portrait Ring

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Gold Locket Swivel Ring with Portrait of Napoléon Bonaparte
Located in Chicago, IL
Swivel Ring with Portrait of Napoleon in a Crystal Locket France, c. 1815 Weight 1.7 gr.; bezel
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Early 19th Century French Antique Portrait Ring

Materials

Crystal, Gold

Antique Victorian Era Coral Cameo Portrait 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Crownsville, MD
Lovely antique late 1800s Victorian era natural coral cameo portrait of a woman in 14K rosegold
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1880s American Victorian Antique Portrait Ring

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold

Antique Renaissance Marriage Portrait Cameo in Gold Setting
Located in Chicago, IL
this ring, are called marriage portraits. They take their form from cameos of Roman rulers
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16th Century Renaissance Antique Portrait Ring

Materials

Agate, Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 2.50 Carat Diamond Augustus Head Agate Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Rare authentic Victorian ring depicting Augustus portrait head, skilfully carved on agate with an
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Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Portrait Ring

Materials

Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold

Painting Oil on Canvas, Portrait of a "Young Brunette Woman, " 19th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
earrings. A gold ringed cameo portrait bust pinned to a lace "Bertha Collar," original restored frame and
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19th Century French Antique Portrait Ring

Materials

Canvas

Portrait Ring of Sarah Churchill c1700
Located in Baltimore, MD
18K eighteenth-century portrait ring under crystal of Sarah Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough
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Early 18th Century British Georgian Antique Portrait Ring

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau Enamel Portrait Ring Athena 18 Karat
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This Swiss enamel portrait ring is of Athena. It is beautifully enameled the top of the ring is
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1890s Swiss Art Nouveau Antique Portrait Ring

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Antique Pearl and Verre Eglomisé Portrait Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Exquisite Georgian verre églomisé, or gilded glass, portrait ring surrounded by seed pearls
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1790s English Georgian Antique Portrait Ring

Materials

Pearl, 9k Gold

18th Century Gold Portrait Ring
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18th century octagonal gold ring featuring a glassed portrait of a young man wearing a wig and a
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1780s British Antique Portrait Ring

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Swiss Enamel Portrait Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Charming and intricately enameled ring with a portrait of a country maiden. Her brightly colored
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Late 19th Century Swiss Victorian Antique Portrait Ring

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Victorian Painted Portrait Ring Muse of Music Terpsichore 18 Karat Gold
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Victorian painted portrait ring (circa 1880s to 1900s), crafted in 18 karat
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Portrait Ring

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 10ct Gold Hardstone Cameo Lady Portrait Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
. Features an oval framed portrait of a lady, mounted on a 10ct yellow gold band. Face of the ring measures
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Early 20th Century North American Antique Portrait Ring

Materials

Gold, 10k Gold

1880 s Victorian Guilloche Enamel 14 Karat Gold Portrait Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Oval ring depicts a refined enamel portrait of a Renaissance woman Her garments are gold with hand
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1880s Victorian Antique Portrait Ring

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

1880 Victorian Diamond Enamel 18 Karat Gold Thalia Muse Painted Portrait Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mounting is designed as an elongated oval with an incredibly refined painted enamel portrait
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1880s Victorian Antique Portrait Ring

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique 18th Century Portrait Miniature Strass Ring Silver Rose Gold European
Located in Lisbon, PT
18th Century Portrait Miniature and Strass Ring in Silver and Rose Gold, English or French, circa
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Late 18th Century European Georgian Antique Portrait Ring

Materials

Rose Gold, Silver

Fine 19th Century Oil - Portrait of a Gentleman with a Signet Ring
Located in Corsham, GB
his waistcoat, drawing attention to a gold signet ring that perhaps represents his family lineage
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19th Century Antique Portrait Ring

Materials

Oil

Art Deco Portrait Diamond and Ruby Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
) Weight: 3.0 grams Ring Size: L 1/2 (52) Band Width: 1.5mm Face Dimensions: 12mm x 11mm Portrait Diamond
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Portrait Ring

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Portrait of Céphise Césarine Marie PILET (1825 - 1844)
Located in Paris, IDF
crafted painting. On our portrait Cephise wears her wedding ring, so this helps us to date the work after
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Mid-19th Century Academic Antique Portrait Ring

Materials

Oil

Roman Nicolo Intaglio Portrait of Hercules Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Roman nicolo intaglio, portrait of Hercules, with a bust of the hero in profile to the left, in a
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Portrait Ring

Materials

Agate, Gold

Yellow Gold Painted Portrait and Pearl Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Featuring An Oval Painted Portrait Accented By 23 Cultured Pearls. Finger
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19th Century Antique Portrait Ring

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian 9 Karat Gold Cameo Ring, Gentleman Portrait
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique, Edwardian era 9kt gold cameo ring. A handsome carved bullmouth shell cameo
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Portrait Ring

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Ring with Carnelian Intaglio Portrait of Tiberius
Located in Firenze, IT
Tiberius, stepson of Augustus, was already fifty-six years old when he became emperor in A.D. 14. His accession established the precedent of dynastic rule in Rome by the Julio-Claudi...
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1820s Italian Georgian Antique Portrait Ring

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian Gold Enamel and Hardstone Double Portrait Cameo Ring
Located in New York, NY
An antique double portrait cameo ring of carved hardstone, possibly depicting Caracalla, in a blue
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1870s British Victorian Antique Portrait Ring

Materials

15k Gold

Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Unique Portrait Engraved Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Unique Portrait Engraved Ring. This incredible ring is
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1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Portrait Ring

Materials

Yellow Gold

Circa 1783 Georgian Antique Portrait Memento Mori Mourning Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
sentimental heirloom features a miniature portrait of a reclining woman encased in glass and circled with dark
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1780s Georgian Antique Portrait Ring

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Hematite Intaglio Portrait Signet Gold Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Elegant and handsome Antique Victorian Oval Hematite Intaglio Unisex Signet Ring; the Hand carved
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Portrait Ring

Materials

Diamond, Hematite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Unusual Antique French 18K Gold Portrait Miniature Ring 18th Century Belcher
Located in London, GB
This highly unusual antique gold ring features a late 18th century French portrait miniature
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Late 18th Century French Georgian Antique Portrait Ring

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Carved Turquoise Gold Unisex Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
1890s – early 1900s This Belle Epoque antique 14K gold ring features a carved turquoise scarab in
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Late 19th Century Belle Époque Antique Portrait Ring

Materials

Turquoise, Gold

18k Georgian Portrait Cameo Ring in Sardonyx of an African-British Male
Located in Baltimore, MD
This is a spectacular, one of a kind, cameo portrait signet ring collector's item made of sardonyx
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Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Portrait Ring

Materials

18k Gold

Georgian Enamel 14 Karat Yellow Gold Painted Lady Antique Portrait Signet Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed with an oval shaped face centering a painted Elizabethan style portrait measuring 16.0 x
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1760s Georgian Antique Portrait Ring

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

19 Karat Yellow Gold Portrait Frame Unisex / Men s Ring, Mid-19th Century
Located in Philadelphia, PA
detailed gold with foliate and geometric motifs Assay marks for Portugal and 19K gold Ring Size: 11 1/4
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Mid-19th Century Portuguese Antique Portrait Ring

C1780 18k Agate Hard Stone Portrait Cameo Ring of Greek Poetess "Sappho"
Located in Baltimore, MD
appearance and demonstrating the fine carving that this circle of Italian carvers were known for, our ring is
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1780s British Classical Greek Antique Portrait Ring

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold

19th Century Gold and Onyx Cameo Portrait of the Emperor Claudius Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
century. Top cameo is 24mm x 19mm Size ring : 8 3/4 Weight: 20,30gr.
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Portrait Ring

Materials

Onyx, Gold

Antique Titus Caesar Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an outstanding intaglio signet ring dating back to the early stages of the 20th
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Early 20th Century Antique Portrait Ring

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Early Georgian Skull and Crossbones Stuart Crystal Mourning Ring c.1740
Located in London, GB
An exquisite mid-18th century Georgian period mourning ring. The hexagonal crystal is inlaid with a
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Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Portrait Ring

Materials

Crystal, 22k Gold

19th Century Carnelian Intaglio 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. Elegant unisex ring, its top is an intaglio on carnelian representing
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Portrait Ring

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

A Roman Gold Ring With A Three Quarters Portrait Of A Child 1st/2nd Century AD
Located in Firenze, IT
A large hollow gold ring with a cameo of a boy shown three quarters facing towards the right. Some
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Portrait Ring

Materials

Agate, Gold

Rare Polish Noble Sapphire, Gold and Iron Ring Jastrzębiec Szlachta
Located in London, GB
This very rare and unusual ring was made in Poland and dates from the early 20th century, circa
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Early 20th Century Polish Art Deco Antique Portrait Ring

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, Berlin Iron

Victorian 1890 Signet Intaglio Ring in 18kt Yellow Gold with Carved Carnelian
Located in Miami, FL
Artemis "the huntress" Intaglio ring with carved carnelian Beautiful signed ring, created during
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1890s English Late Victorian Antique Portrait Ring

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco Tiffany and Co 14K Yellow Gold Lapis Engraved Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Tiffany and Co 14K Yellow Gold Lapis Engraved Ring. This beautiful Art
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1920s Art Deco Antique Portrait Ring

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Georgian Unity Ring circa 1790
By Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection
Located in Stamford, CT
is perfect for the miniature, enhancing it without overpowering the portrait. This ring is the one
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1790s British George III Antique Portrait Ring

Georgian 2.0 Ct rare Pointed Diamond Solitaire Plus
Located in Napoli, IT
Quintessence of beauty A Stunning, rare, possibly pre Georgian Diamond solitaire ring The beauty
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Mid-18th Century European Antique Portrait Ring

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Georgian Yellow Gold and Carnelian Intaglio Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1850s 14k Yellow Gold Carved Carnelian Intaglio ring, featuring a portrait of an Ancient
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1850s British Classical Roman Antique Portrait Ring

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold

Antique 17th Century Engraved Silver Heraldic Coat of Arms Intaglio Signet Ring
Located in London, GB
portraits show signet rings worn on the forefinger or thumb, presumably to make it easy to apply the ring to
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Late 17th Century European Stuart Antique Portrait Ring

Materials

Silver

C1650 Medieval Silver Signet Ring Of Pelican in Her Piety and Religious Symbols
Located in Baltimore, MD
navigation symbols of the moon and stars. Sixteenth and seventeenth century portraits show signet rings worn
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1660s British Renaissance Antique Portrait Ring

Materials

Silver

Portrait of a Gentleman Wearing a Ring
Located in London, GB
Late 19th century portrait of a gentleman wearing a ring, oil on canvas later framed. A
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19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Portrait Ring

Pierre Bonnaud Limoges Enamel Portrait in 18-Karat Gold Ring
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Pierre Bonnaud Limoges Enamel Portrait in 18-Karat Gold Ring An exquisite French early Twentieth
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Portrait Ring

Materials

Enamel, Gold

Sailors Lover s Eye Ring Miniature on Wafer Painting Portrait, circa 1780
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A rare circa 1780 lovers eye ring. Georgian yellow gold ring set with a painted lovers eye
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1780s English George III Antique Portrait Ring

Materials

Crystal, Gold

Fifteen medallions with profile portraits. Hard wood, metal. 19th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
hanging ring displaying profile portraits of historical figures on the front and an inscription and number
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19th Century European Neoclassical Revival Antique Portrait Ring

Materials

Other

Sevres Bleu Celeste Ground Ovoid Vases, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
, each with a domed cover, surmounted by a portrait bust, mounted with ring handles, the bodies with oval
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Antique Portrait Ring

Materials

Metal

Agate 18k Gold Cameo Lady Portrait Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Pick a gem right out of the 1920's. This is an exquisite ring with a lady figure carved out of
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1920s Unknown Antique Portrait Ring

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold

Victorian Rare Carnelian Intaglio Portrait Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
rings to sign and seal the wax of a letter or note. A very rare intaglio ring from the Victorian
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1880s Victorian Antique Portrait Ring

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold

14 Karat Gold Woman s Face Portrait Ring
Located in Wallkill, NY
ART NOUVEAU Woman's face molded into a 14K Gold Ring. measures a 1 in. top to bottom. The ring is
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1910s Art Nouveau Antique Portrait Ring

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Miniature Ring 18K Gold Lady Portrait Flowers, 1820
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Antique Miniature Portrait Ring in 18K Gold, Lady with Flowers, circa 1820 Overview A fine and
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1820s Antique Portrait Ring

Materials

18k Gold

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Antique Portrait Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact antique portrait ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold. You’re likely to find the perfect antique portrait 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. An antique portrait ring of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 7, is particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for a portrait cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and rose cut alternatives. When shopping for an antique portrait ring, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Antique Portrait Ring?

On average, an antique portrait ring at 1stDibs sells for $2,650, while they’re typically $422 on the low end and $19,750 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.

Questions About Antique Portrait Ring
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Antique 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To 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 2, 2023
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    To 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 ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    To 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 21, 2023
    Yes, 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, 2023
    You 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 1, 2023
    The 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, 2024
    The 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.