What were antique rings made of?

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.

Do antique rings have hallmarks?

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.

Is my antique ring real?

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.

How can you tell if a ring is antique?

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.

Are antique engagement rings popular?

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.

Where can I buy antique rings online?

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.

How can you tell how old an antique ring is?

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.

What is the difference between vintage and antique engagement rings?

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.

What is the difference between vintage, antique and estate engagement rings?

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.

Antique Ring Sizer

Victorian Cabochon Ring

Art Deco 18k Gold Ring

Scalloped Ring

Antique Stone Head

Antique Platinum Wedding Band

Art Deco Eternity Diamond Wedding Ring Platinum

Filigree Cluster Ring

14k Yellow Gold Wedding Band

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Ring Sizer

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

French Art Deco Synthetic Ruby Diamond Halo Ring, 18K Gold, Circa 1920 s

$9,500

Victorian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Star Setting Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

central diamond measures 15pts. Ring Size: P 1/2 or 8 Band Width: 7.5mm Height Off Finger: 1.5mm

Category

1890s British Victorian Antique Ring Sizer

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Star Setting Ring

$518

Victorian Circa 1900s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Cabochon Cut Emerald Ring

Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34

-H color and vvs-vs-s1 clarity. Totally is emerald 0.27 ct. Ring size is US 6.8 (We offer free

Category

Early 1900s European Late Victorian Antique Ring Sizer

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Victorian Circa 1900s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Cabochon Cut Emerald Ring

$1,840 Sale Price

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Platinum Vintage Filigree Ruby and Diamond Dome Ring

Located in Fairfield, CT

Weight: 2.6 gross dwt Ring Size: 4

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Ring Sizer

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Platinum Antique Filigree Ruby and Diamond Dome Ring

Platinum Vintage Filigree Ruby and Diamond Dome Ring

$850

GIA 1.27 Carat Total Weight Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

Located in Hicksville, NY

Year: 1920s Item Details: Ring Size: 9 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.2

Category

1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Ring Sizer

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA 1.27 Carat Total Weight Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

$6,500

Antique Circa 1920s Hand crafted Art Deco 18k Gold Natural Diamond Ring

Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34

brilliant cut diamond 0.40 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vs1-s1 clarity. Ring size is US 4.5 We can

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1920s European Art Deco Antique Ring Sizer

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Circa 1920s Hand crafted Art Deco 18k Gold Natural Diamond Ring

$2,640 Sale Price

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Antique Circa 1900s Victorian 14k Gold Top Silver Natural Diamond Strong Ring

Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34

. Totally is side rose cut diamond 0.35 ct. The diamond is has H-I color and s1-s2-s3 clarity. Ring size is

Category

Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Ring Sizer

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Antique Circa 1900s Victorian 14k Gold Top Silver Natural Diamond Strong Ring

$1,840 Sale Price

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Antique Circa 1920s 18k Gold Art Deco Natural Diamond Decorated Solitaire Ring

Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34

is side diamond 0.09 ct. The diamond is has J color and s2 clarity. Ring size is US 6.75 (We offer

Category

1920s European Art Deco Antique Ring Sizer

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Circa 1920s 18k Gold Art Deco Natural Diamond Decorated Solitaire Ring

$3,280 Sale Price

20% Off

Antique Circa 1920s 18k Gold Art Deco Natural Diamond And Pearl Decorated Ring

Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34

old cut diamond 0.20 ct. The diamond is has H color and s2-s3 clarity. Ring size is US 7 We can make

Category

1920s European Art Deco Antique Ring Sizer

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique Circa 1920s 18k Gold Art Deco Natural Diamond And Pearl Decorated Ring

$2,200

Circa 1900s 14k Gold Top Silver Natural Rose Cut Diamond And Sapphire Ring

Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34

has brown color and s2-s3. Totally is sapphire about 0.70 carat. Ring size is US 8.9 (We offer free

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Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Ring Sizer

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver

Circa 1900s 14k Gold Top Silver Natural Rose Cut Diamond And Sapphire Ring

$1,550

Edwardian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Star Setting Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

ring is 21pts. Hallmarked Chester 1905. Ring Size: N 1/2 or 7 Band Width: 8mm Height Off Finger: 2mm

Category

Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Ring Sizer

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Edwardian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Star Setting Ring

$1,502

Pearl and Diamond Edwardian Gold Solitaire Ring Estate Fine Jewelry

Located in Montreal, QC

, surrounded by 10 Old European-cut Diamonds, approx. 1.50tcw, Hand set in Silver. Ring size: 5.5, we offer

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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Ring Sizer

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Pearl and Diamond Edwardian Gold Solitaire Ring Estate Fine Jewelry

$3,500

Art Deco 1920 Platinum Engagement Ring with Diamond

Located in Aventura, FL

Metal: Platinum Stones: Natural Diamonds Ring Size: 5 (resizable) Ring Width: 0.36 inches (9.1 mm) Total

Category

1920s Art Deco Antique Ring Sizer

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 1920 Platinum Engagement Ring with Diamond

$4,950

Art Deco 20K Gold Old European Cut and Sapphire Diamond Ring

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is an art deco diamond ring Circa 1920's Details: 0.70 carat old European diamond F/G I1

Category

1920s Art Deco Antique Ring Sizer

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 20K Gold Old European Cut and Sapphire Diamond Ring

$3,000

Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Navette Ring

Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34

is rose cut diamond 0.60 carat. The diamond is has is G-H color and vs-s1 clarity. Ring size is US

Category

Early 1900s European Late Victorian Antique Ring Sizer

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Navette Ring

$2,880 Sale Price

20% Off

Art Deco Star Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

worn. Ring Size 4.50 Weight: 7.9 grams

Category

1920s American Art Deco Antique Ring Sizer

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Star Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring

$14,600

GIA Certified 1.12 Carat Total Weight Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

Located in Hicksville, NY

Item Details: Ring Size: 7.25 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.7 grams

Category

1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Ring Sizer

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 1.12 Carat Total Weight Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

$6,750

Antique Blue Enamel and 9 Gold REGARD Band Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

cluster there is a seed pearl. Ring Size: L or 5 3/4 Cluster diameter: 11mm Weight: 4g

Category

1860s British Early Victorian Antique Ring Sizer

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Enamel

Antique Blue Enamel and 9 Gold REGARD Band Ring

$1,065

An 18k Gold French Ring with Pink Topaz and Diamond

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Cauvain, France, circa 1880-1900. weight: 3.56 g ring size: 16.25+ mm / 6- US width: 1.2 - 16 mm

Category

1880s French Antique Ring Sizer

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold

An 18k Gold French Ring with Pink Topaz and Diamond

$8,882

Art Deco Diamond Five Stone Ring and 18 Carat Gold with Sapphires

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

and the smallest measure 8pts. Ring Size: P 1/2 or 8 Face Width: 4.5mm Height Off Finger: 3.5mm

Category

1910s British Art Deco Antique Ring Sizer

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Art Deco Diamond Five Stone Ring and 18 Carat Gold with Sapphires

$1,570

GIA Certified 6.81 Carat Rare Natural Old European N VS1 Diamond Engagement Ring

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Platinum solitaire ring (size 5.5) set with a rare vintage GIA certified Old European Brilliant

Category

1920s Unknown Retro Antique Ring Sizer

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 6.81 Carat Rare Natural Old European N VS1 Diamond Engagement Ring

$105,000

Antique Diamond and Pearl Toi et Moi Ring in Platinum and 18k Gold

Located in New York, NY

An Edwardian diamond Toi et Moi ring of bypass design set with diamonds and a pearl, in platinum

Category

Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Ring Sizer

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Diamond and Pearl Toi et Moi Ring in Platinum and 18k Gold

$13,750

Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Handcrafted Natural Diamond And Pearl Ring

Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34

diamond is has G-H color and vs1-s1 clarity. Totally is rose cut diamond 0.20 ct. Ring size is US 6.25 We

Category

Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Ring Sizer

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Handcrafted Natural Diamond And Pearl Ring

$1,200 Sale Price

20% Off

9K Gold Ring with Natural Seed Pearls, Turquoise and Green Stones

Located in London, GB

bezel set with millgrain surround decoration. Measuring diameter 9 mm / .35 inch. Ring size UK I 1/2

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Ring Sizer

Materials

9k Gold

9K Gold Ring with Natural Seed Pearls, Turquoise and Green Stones

$361

Edwardian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Three Stone Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

in 18 carat yellow gold. The stones are set in platinum. Ring Size: M or 6 1/4 Height Off Finger

Category

Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Ring Sizer

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Edwardian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Three Stone Ring

$1,502

Edwardian Turquoise and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

gold and features split shoulders. Ring Size: M 1/2 or 6 1/2 Weight: 3.1g

Category

Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Ring Sizer

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold

Edwardian Turquoise and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring

$928

Art Deco Tourmaline and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

is modelled in 18ct gold. Ring Size: Q or 8 Cluster Dimensions: 10.5x9mm Weight: 2.9g

Category

1920s British Art Deco Antique Ring Sizer

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold

Art Deco Tourmaline and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring

$1,024

Vintage French 18K White Rose Yellow Gold Trinity Russian Wedding Ring

Located in London, GB

karat gold and French manufacture. Dimensions: 2.1 x 2.1 x 0.3 cm Weight: 2.26 grams. Ring Size: N (UK

Category

1910s French Antique Ring Sizer

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage French 18K White Rose Yellow Gold Trinity Russian Wedding Ring

$887

Antique Diamond Four Stone Ring

Located in London, GB

) Weight: 1.8 grams Ring Size: L Total Diamond Weight: Approx. 0.72 carats, Colour: G-H, Clarity: VS

Category

19th Century Antique Ring Sizer

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Diamond Four Stone Ring

$1,556

Antique Circa 1880s 18k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond And Enamel Ring

Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34

H-I-J-K color and s1-s2-s3-Pique 1 clarity. Ring size is US 7 We can make any size. The handle of

Category

1880s Victorian Antique Ring Sizer

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Antique Circa 1880s 18k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond And Enamel Ring

$3,800 Sale Price

20% Off

Mid-19th Century Carved Pink Coral Diamond 2-Tone Cocktail Ring

Located in New York, NY

approximately 0.32 carats. Set in a 2-tone 18K material. Ring Size: 5.25

Category

Mid-19th Century American Retro Antique Ring Sizer

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Mid-19th Century Carved Pink Coral Diamond 2-Tone Cocktail Ring

$2,950

Antique Ruby And Diamond Graduating Five Stone Ring English c.1900

Located in Firenze, IT

, mounted in gold, total ruby weight approxiamtely 0.90cts, total diamond weight approximately 1ct Ring size

Category

Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Ring Sizer

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Ruby And Diamond Graduating Five Stone Ring English c.1900

$7,698

Circa 1900s Emerald and Old Mine Diamond Navette Ring

Located in Hicksville, NY

Year: 1900s Item Details: Ring Size: 7.75 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested

Category

Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Ring Sizer

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Circa 1900s Emerald and Old Mine Diamond Navette Ring

$3,500

14K Yellow Gold and Platinum Edwardian Opal and Old Mine Diamond Halo Ring

Located in Hicksville, NY

Year: 1900s Item Details: Ring Size: 5.25 (Sizable) Metal Type: 14k Yellow Gold, and Platinum Top

Category

Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Ring Sizer

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

14K Yellow Gold and Platinum Edwardian Opal and Old Mine Diamond Halo Ring

$1,800

Circa 1920s GIA 2.04ct Old European Brilliant Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

Located in Hicksville, NY

Year: 1920s Item Details: Ring Size: 6 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.0

Category

1920s Antique Ring Sizer

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Circa 1920s GIA 2.04ct Old European Brilliant Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

$10,000

1920s Platinum GIA Old European Brilliant Diamond and Sapphire Engagement Ring

Located in Hicksville, NY

Year: 1920s Item Details: Ring Size: 6.5 (Sizeable) Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested

Category

1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Ring Sizer

1920s Platinum GIA Old European Brilliant Diamond and Sapphire Engagement Ring

$4,000

ART NOUVEAU Ring with rose cut diamonds up to 0.25ct 18k gold 5.0 grams

Located in The Hague, ZH

18k white gold ring set with rose-cut diamonds up to 0.25 ct – G/H – SI - ring size US 9 - EU 19(60

Category

1920s Dutch Art Nouveau Antique Ring Sizer

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

ART NOUVEAU Ring with rose cut diamonds up to 0.25ct 18k gold 5.0 grams

$959

Edwardian Diamond 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Cross Over Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This fancy cross over ring has lots of detail and set within illusion settings are two diamonds

Category

Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Ring Sizer

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Diamond 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Cross Over Ring

$437

2.00 Oval Cabochon Rose Gold Cocktail Ring

Located in Hicksville, NY

Ring Size: 5.5 Metal Type: 14K Rose Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 1.8grams Center Jade

Category

Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Ring Sizer

Materials

Rose Gold

2.00 Oval Cabochon Rose Gold Cocktail Ring

$3,500

GIA Certified .75 Carat Art Deco Sapphire 14 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring

Located in Hicksville, NY

Ring Size: 4.5 Metal Type: 14k White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.1 grams Center

Category

1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Ring Sizer

Materials

Sapphire, White Gold

GIA Certified .75 Carat Art Deco Sapphire 14 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring

$2,500

Circa 1920s Art Deco Platinum Antique Step Cut Emerald Engagement Ring

Located in Hicksville, NY

Year: 1920s Item Details: Ring Size: 5.5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.2

Category

1920s Art Deco Antique Ring Sizer

Materials

Emerald, Platinum

Circa 1920s Art Deco Platinum Antique Step Cut Emerald Engagement Ring

$7,750

Platinum Art Deco Diamond Ring 1.00ct

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

blue sapphires. Ring size is 6 1/2 and can be sized, up or down, one full size or less. Very good

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Ring Sizer

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Art Deco Diamond Ring 1.00ct

$3,500

Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Panel Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

stands quite high on the finger so you are able to see every detail this ring has to offer. Ring Size

Category

1920s British Art Deco Antique Ring Sizer

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Panel Ring

$1,160

GIA Certified .99 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring

Located in Hicksville, NY

Ring Size: 7.5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.6 grams Center Diamond

Category

1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Ring Sizer

GIA Certified .99 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring

$6,000

Edwardian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Three Stone Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

smaller diamonds in-between measuring 3pts each. Modelled in 18 carat yellow gold. Ring Size: O or 7 1/4

Category

Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Ring Sizer

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Edwardian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Three Stone Ring

$2,458

.40 Carat Total Weight Victorian Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Engagement Ring

Located in Hicksville, NY

Ring Size: 6.26 Metal Type: 14K Rose Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.08 grams Center Stone

Category

1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Ring Sizer

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

.40 Carat Total Weight Victorian Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Engagement Ring

$1,800

Circa 1920s Art Deco Platinum .90ct Old European Diamond Engagement Ring

Located in Hicksville, NY

Year: 1920s Item Details: Ring Size: 5 (Sizable) Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested

Category

1920s Art Deco Antique Ring Sizer

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Circa 1920s Art Deco Platinum .90ct Old European Diamond Engagement Ring

$3,500

Art Deco Burmese Ruby and Diamond Ring, 1920s

Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE

approximately 2,5ct and near colourless (G-I/VS). Ring size US: 6 (EU: 52) The ring can be slightly resized

Category

1910s Unknown Art Deco Antique Ring Sizer

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold

Art Deco Burmese Ruby and Diamond Ring, 1920s

$18,949

Imperial Russian Karl Fabergé Diamond Yellow Gold Flower Ring

By Karl Fabergé

Located in Southampton, PA

diamonds total weight approximately 1ct Details: Ring Size: 7.5 Width: 17mm Weight: 6 grams Hallmarks: К Ф

Category

Early 1900s Russian Antique Ring Sizer

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Imperial Russian Karl Fabergé Diamond Yellow Gold Flower Ring

$11,550

Victorian Diamond 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

gold band. Hallmarked Birmingham 1884. Ring Size: L 1/2 or 6 Band Width: 8.5mm Weight: 3.9g

Category

1890s British Victorian Antique Ring Sizer

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Victorian Diamond 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Ring

$792

Circa 1920s Platinum Art Deco GIA 1.02ct Old European Diamond Engagement Ring

Located in Hicksville, NY

Year: 1920s Item Details: Ring Size: 7.25 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.3

Category

1920s Art Deco Antique Ring Sizer

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Circa 1920s Platinum Art Deco GIA 1.02ct Old European Diamond Engagement Ring

$5,500

Platinum Art Deco Certified 1.50 Carat No Heat Ruby Diamond Ring

Located in New York, NY

1.40ctw in H-I/SI diamonds. Ring size 6.5, top is 22mm x 15mm. Weight of the piece - 5.3 grams.

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Ring Sizer

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Platinum Art Deco Certified 1.50 Carat No Heat Ruby Diamond Ring

$5,000

Antique Victorian 14kt Yellow Gold and Coral Cameo Ring

Located in Wheaton, IL

mount embellished with beading, twisted ropework and scrolls. Ring Size: 5.75 Dimensions: Width: 0.66

Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Ring Sizer

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 14kt Yellow Gold and Coral Cameo Ring

$1,255

14K Platinum GIA .72ct Old European Diamond Engagement Ring - VEG#2311a

Located in Hicksville, NY

Year: 1920s Item Details: Ring Size: 6.25 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold & Platinum [Hallmarked, and

Category

1920s Antique Ring Sizer

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

14K Platinum GIA .72ct Old European Diamond Engagement Ring - VEG#2311a

$3,750

Victorian Garnet and Diamond Cluster Ring

Located in London, GB

: Approx. 1.20 carats UK Ring Size: L 1/2 Hallmarked: Yes, Birmingham 1881 Period: Victorian Box: Vintage

Category

1880s English Victorian Antique Ring Sizer

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Garnet and Diamond Cluster Ring

$4,848

19th Century Marquise Ring in 18K Gold with Rose-Cut Diamonds

Located in MONTMORENCY, FR

suitable for daily wear or as a distinctive engagement ring. Size can be adjusted upon request

Category

Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antique Ring Sizer

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

19th Century Marquise Ring in 18K Gold with Rose-Cut Diamonds

$2,131

Art Deco Platinum GIA .96 Carat Antique Cushion Diamond Engagement Ring

Located in Hicksville, NY

Year: 1920s Item Details: Ring Size: 5.25 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight

Category

1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Ring Sizer

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum GIA .96 Carat Antique Cushion Diamond Engagement Ring

$4,250

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Antique Ring Sizer For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the antique ring sizer you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Platinum — can elevate any look. Making the right choice when shopping for an antique ring sizer may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic antique ring sizer over the years, but those made by Cartier, Georg Jensen and Tara Shaw are often thought to be among the most beautiful. An antique ring sizer can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 52, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. See these pages for an old european cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and oval cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for an antique ring sizer, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Antique Ring Sizer?

On average, an antique ring sizer at 1stDibs sells for $790, while they’re typically $33 on the low end and $15,500 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 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 Ring Sizer

What were antique rings made of?
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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.
Do antique rings have hallmarks?
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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.
Is my antique ring real?
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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.
How can you tell if a ring is antique?
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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.
Are antique engagement rings popular?
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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.
Where can I buy antique rings online?
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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.
How can you tell how old an antique ring is?
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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.
What is the difference between vintage and antique engagement rings?
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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.
What is the difference between vintage, antique and estate engagement rings?
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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.