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Silver Gold Roman Emperor Gaius Julius Caesar Cameo Men’s Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Depicting a roman emperor Gaius Julius Caesar, 18kt yellow gold and silver. Top size 21mm x 18mm
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Late 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Silver Ring

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique 18ct Gold Silver, Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Dome Shaped Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Dome Ring 18ct Gold & Silver Tested Circa 1870 Step back in time with this
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Silver Ring

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique 19th Century Rose Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring 18KT/Silver
Located in Napoli, IT
This amazing antique Diamond solitaire ring is 19th Century Transitional between Georgian
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1830s European Early Victorian Antique Silver Ring

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique-Style Ruby and Diamond Ring – 18K Gold, Silver, Natural Rubies
Located in İstanbul, TR
Metal: Premium 18K yellow gold with unique silver accents for contrast Ring Size: EU 16 (US 5.5 / UK L
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1890s Victorian Antique Silver Ring

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique 19th Century Old Mine Diamond Black Enamel Ring Silver Gold Victorian
Located in Lisbon, PT
Antique 19th Century Old Mine-Cut Diamond and Black Enamel Ring in Silver and Gold. A jewel of
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19th Century Victorian Antique Silver Ring

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver, Enamel

Antique circa 1900s Quartz Amethyst studded Fancy Cocktail Ring in Silver
Located in Bangkok, TH
a tinge of color and boldness. The ring is made in pure silver. Each curve and contour of the band
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Early 1900s Antique Silver Ring

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz, Silver

Antique Circa 1890s 14k Gold Top Silver Natural Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
tested to be 14k real gold. Ring size is US 6.5 (We offer free resizing) We can make any size. Box is not
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1890s European Late Victorian Antique Silver Ring

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

French Art Deco 1930 Cocktail Ring In Sterling Silver With Synthetic Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
eagle's head for the assay of the silver Collateral: This ring is accompanied by a presentation jewelry
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Silver Ring

Materials

Crystal, Spinel, Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique 18k Gold Silver Diamond Red Pink Stones Hand Engraved Navette Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
w/ Silver Top Total Weight: 6.86 Grams Overall Width: 25.1mm (0.98") (top of the ring - north to
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19th Century Antique Silver Ring

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Georgian Diamond and Silver Upon Gold Cluster Ring, Circa 1830
Located in London, GB
An antique Georgian diamond cluster ring, with a rectangular old mine-cut diamond in the centre
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1830s Unknown Georgian Antique Silver Ring

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Antique Portuguese Ring Diamonds solid 19K Gold Silver ØUS11 /2.87gr
Located in SE
Antique Portuguese Diamond Ring, Renaissance styled. Band in Rose Gold, base of the crown in
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1920s Portuguese Art Nouveau Antique Silver Ring

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique 19th Century Portuguese Diamond Floral Ring Silver Gold Hallmarks Makers
Located in Lisbon, PT
19th Century Portuguese Diamond Floral Ring in Silver and Gold, Lisbon Hallmarks and Maker’s Mark
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Late 19th Century Portuguese Late Victorian Antique Silver Ring

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Edwardian Pearl and Diamond Silver Gold Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
by 24 Old European cut diamonds. All the diamonds are set in a Silver top and the ring itself is a
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Silver Ring

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver, Gold

Victorian Ring Silver 18k Gold Enamel Diamond Antique Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A gorgeous Victorian ring, made of silver and 18k gold, features enamel and diamond. The ring has
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Silver Ring

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel

Antique Ring 1ctw Diamonds solid Silver Ø US5.5 /2.5 gr
Located in SE
Unusual Antique Diamond ring with all metal parts in solid Silver. Very likely Russian made, I got
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Silver Ring

Materials

Diamond, Silver

Antique Ring Silver on 18 kt gold old Rose cut Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique Ring 18 kt gold & old Rose cut Diamonds Material: Silver on 14 kt gold Size: 55 EU / 7 1
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15th Century and Earlier Unknown Victorian Antique Silver Ring

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Victorian Colombian Emerald Cabochon Diamond Silver 18K Gold Antique Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
tri-split shoulders Tested as silver and 18 karat gold Circa: 1880s; shank is vintage Ring Size: 6 and
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1880s Victorian Antique Silver Ring

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Late 19th Century Silver and Two Colour Vitreous Hercules Intaglio Men s Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
LATE 19TH CENTURY SILVER AND TWO COLOUR VITREOUS HERCULES INTAGLIO MEN'S RING Period: late XIX
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Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Silver Ring

Materials

Silver

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold and Silver Top French Paste Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold and Silver Top French Paste Ring. This gorgeous
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18th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Silver Ring

Materials

Yellow Gold, Silver

C1880 Pique Pose Floral Ring with Gold and Silver inlays, size 5.75
Located in Baltimore, MD
reign of Queen Victoria but it is an art form that has been lost today. This antique ring exhibits a
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1880s French Victorian Antique Silver Ring

Materials

Gold, Silver

Antique Georgian Foiled Sapphire and Rose Diamond Ring in Gold and Silver
Located in New York, NY
An antique Georgian period sapphire and diamond ring, the central foil-backed sapphire flanked by
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1820s Georgian Antique Silver Ring

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau 14K Gold and Silver Insect Ring with Topaz
Located in Venice, CA
Perched on a 14k yellow gold band is a charming winged bug made of sterling silver, 9K gold, topaz
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Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Silver Ring

Materials

Topaz, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

Antique Ring Diamonds solid 14K Rose Gold Silver Ø8US/ 3.7gr
Located in SE
Old Diamond Ring, likely dates to late 19th- early 20th century. No hallmarks. Hollow band in
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1910s European Art Nouveau Antique Silver Ring

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver, Rose Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Top Silver Natural Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
all diamond 1.13 ct. The diamond is has H-I color and s1-s2-s3 clarity. Ring size is US 10. We can
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Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Silver Ring

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Setting Gold And Silver Single 3ct Old Cut Diamond Stone Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Italian gold and silver single stone ring, set with an old european cut diamond weighing
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Silver Ring

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Gold and Silver Heart Shaped Citrine Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Gold and Silver Heart Shaped Citrine Diamond Cocktail Ring. This
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1840s Victorian Antique Silver Ring

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian 18k Yellow Gold and Silver Citrine and Paste Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This antique Victorian cocktail ring is crafted in 18k gold, featuring an intricate floral motif
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19th Century Victorian Antique Silver Ring

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Top Silver Natural Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
color and s2 clarity. Ring size is US 6.5 We can make any size. Please contact for any questions.
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Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Silver Ring

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Antique Georgian 18K Gold Silver Diamond Blue Glass Scorpio Firmament Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Georgian diamond, Bristol blue glass, silver and rosy yellow gold ring, comprising forty-four
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1820s Georgian Antique Silver Ring

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Belle Epoque natural ruby diamond navette ring in 18k gold and silver
Located in PARIS, FR
Ruby diamond marquise ring in rose gold 18 karats and silver. Antique ring centred by a line of
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1890s French Belle Époque Antique Silver Ring

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique 18ct Gold Silver, Early Victorian Moonstone, Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Moonstone Ring 18ct Gold & Silver Circa 1865 Step back in time with this exquisite
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Silver Ring

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Gold, Silver, Diamond and fine Onyx Cameo Ring, circa 1850.
Located in Aspen, CO
all of which is set in silver and backed in yellow gold. The shank was replaced in the 20th century
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1850s Victorian Antique Silver Ring

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

Victorian Diamond Pearl Sterling Silver 12 Karat Gold Antique Radial Burst Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
12 karat gold and sterling silver Circa: 1840s Ring Size: 7 1/2 and sizable Measures north to south
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1820s Georgian Antique Silver Ring

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Sterling Silver

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
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Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Silver Ring

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Antique 1760 Sentimental Rose Cut Diamond Ring Silver Gold Pansy Engraving
Located in Munich, Bavaria
mounted in silver onto a gold ring engraved at the back. Each diamond is engraved on its reverse with a
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1760s Unknown Georgian Antique Silver Ring

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

Amber Diamond Ring Elongated 14k White Gold and Sterling Silver Antique
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Amber Diamond Ring Elongated 14K White Gold and Sterling Silver Antique This old antique ring is
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1890s Antique Silver Ring

Materials

Amber, Diamond, White Gold, Sterling Silver

Diamonds Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Silver Vintage Cluster Ring Handcrafted
By Botta gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful vintage ring handcrafted in silver and 18 karat yellow gold featuring a bejeweled flower
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1830s Unknown Retro Antique Silver Ring

Materials

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

Byzantine Silver and Niello Guilloche Ring, circa 12th-14th Century AD
Located in London, GB
Byzantine silver and niello ring. A heavy solid ring, fitted to centre with a raised rounded oblong
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15th Century and Earlier Byzantine Antique Silver Ring

Materials

Silver, Niello

Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Silver Top Old Mine Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Silver Top Old Mine Diamond Ring. This gorgeous
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1890s Victorian Antique Silver Ring

Materials

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

Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Top Silver Natural Diamond And Emerald Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
is has I-J-K-L color and s1-s2-s3-Pique clarity. Totally is emerald about 3 ct. Ring size is US 9 We
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Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Silver Ring

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Top Silver Natural Diamond And Emerald Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
1.10 ct. Ring size is US 6.5 We can make any size. Box is not included. Please contact for any
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Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Silver Ring

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Top Silver Natural Diamond Rectangle Style Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
-2 clarity. Ring size i US 7 We can make any size. Please contact for any questions.
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Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Silver Ring

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Antique 14k Gold Top Silver Natural Rose Cut Diamond And Emerald Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
0.60 ct. Ring size is US 8.5 We can make any size. Please contact for any questions.
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Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Silver Ring

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Silver

Victorian 15kt Gold and Silver Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, Circa 1890s
Located in Braintree, GB
A fine late 19th-century Victorian sapphire and diamond ring crafted in 15kt gold with a silver
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1890s British Victorian Antique Silver Ring

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Silver, Gold

Art Deco yellow gold and silver sapphire diamond cluster plaque ring
Located in Braintree, GB
Art Deco 18kt yellow gold and silver sapphire and diamond cluster plaque ring. Made in France
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Silver Ring

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver

Silver Intaglio Men s Ring with Roman Profile Portrait 1st-3rd Century AD
Located in Firenze, IT
production dates to the I-III century AD and is made in silver with a particular decoration of the stem of
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Silver Ring

Materials

Silver

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold and Silver 0.6ctw Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A yellow gold and diamond ring, comprising nine old cut diamonds, set in silver, to a band of 18
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Silver Ring

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Circa 1900s 9k Gold Top Silver Natural Diamond And Sapphire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
color and s1 clarity. Totally is sapphire 1.71 ct. Ring size is US 7.6 We can make any size. Please
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Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Silver Ring

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Silver

25mm Round Smooth Cabachon Red Jasper Ring In Sterling Silver
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
Stephen’s heart and passion go into each Dweck design, as the placement of each stone and its connection to nature has meaning. While bold and opulent, his jewelry has a weightless e...
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15th Century and Earlier American Artisan Antique Silver Ring

Materials

Jasper, Sterling Silver

6.50 Carat Garnet Natural Pearl Silver Gold Ribbon Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Round Garnet and natural pearl silver and 14k yellow gold ribbon cocktail ring. Graduated round
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Late 19th Century Antique Silver Ring

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold

Edwardian Old Cut Diamond Sapphire Silver on 18K Gold Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
This circa 1910s Edwardian diamond and sapphire cocktail ring doesn't just sparkle - it tells a
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1910s Unknown Edwardian Antique Silver Ring

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Edwardian Gold Silver Old Diamond w/ Pearls Hand Engraved Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
- Beige Color - 3.5mm each (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold w/ Silver top Weight: 4.3 Grams Ring
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19th Century Edwardian Antique Silver Ring

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Top Silver Natural Diamond And Emerald Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
has H color and vs-s1 clarity. Totally is emerald 0.17 carat. Ring size is US 7 We can make any size
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Early 1900s European Late Victorian Antique Silver Ring

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Ring with White Opal in 9 Karat Yellow Gold Silver
Located in Lucerne, CH
This enchanting antique ring, crafted in 9-karat yellow gold and silver, highlights a mesmerizing
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Late 19th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Silver Ring

Materials

Opal, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique 18th Century Vinaigrette Ring Silver Gold Turtle Doves Heart Love Token
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This is a rare example of an 18th century vinaigrette ring, the pierced lid opens to house a little
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1790s George III Antique Silver Ring

Materials

14k Gold, Silver

Antique Circa 1900s 12k Gold Top Silver Natural Diamond And Turquoise Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
color and vvs-vs-s1 clarity. Ring size is US 7 (We offer free resizing) We can make any size. Acid
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Early 1900s European Late Victorian Antique Silver Ring

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian Silver Topped 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Navette Ring - 1.50ct
Located in San Francisco, CA
stamped, but has been tested to be 14K Yellow Gold. The Diamonds are set in Silver. The ring has Austrian
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Silver Ring

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver

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Antique Silver Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the antique silver ring you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Silver, Gold and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 1409 vintage or 1 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for an antique silver ring 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 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding an appealing antique silver ring — no matter the origin — is easy, but Fabio Ferrara, FANCS V by Simona Elia and Georg Jensen each produced a popular version that is worth a look. An antique silver ring can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 884, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. A rose cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also old mine cut and old european cut versions for sale. Finding an antique silver ring for sale for women should be easy, but there are 417 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Antique Silver Ring?

On average, an antique silver ring at 1stDibs sells for $2,403, while they’re typically $33 on the low end and $287,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Questions About Antique Silver Ring
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    What antique silver is depends on the context. In many cases, the term refers to silverware and silver decorative objects produced more than 100 years ago. However, antique silver may also be the name of a distressed silver finish frequently used on lighting fixtures and bathroom fixtures. Explore a selection of antique silver wares on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The difference between silver and antique silver is age. Items of any age made of silver or a silver alloy may be called silver. The term antique silver refers to silver pieces that are at least 100 years old. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique, vintage and modern silver tableware and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not antique silver is real depends on the piece. Sometimes, manufacturers simply call a gray-silver finish antique silver. In these cases, the item is usually not real silver. It is possible for antique silver to be pure silver, sterling or silver plated. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of silver decorative objects and jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023
    Yes, wedding rings can be silver. Typically, jewelry makers use .925 sterling silver to produce wedding bands due to its strength and tarnish resistance. You can also find silver-toned wedding rings made of other materials like white gold and platinum. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of wedding rings from some of the world's top dealers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Silver-plating refers to the process of applying a thin layer of silver overtop of a base metal, such as copper, nickel or pewter. An antique silver-plated item would have gone through this same process. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique silver plate items from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique silver plates are antique plates made from either pure silver or have been silver-plated. Silver is a timeless material that’s been popular for centuries, and antique silver is always highly regarded. Shop a collection of antique silver plates from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify silver antiques, search for a maker's mark on the base, handle, interior and other inconspicuous areas. Using trusted online resources, research the maker to find out when it was in business and browse online catalogues and image galleries, looking for pieces that resemble yours. Doing so can help you get a rough idea of when your silver objects were manufactured. To be classified as antique, an item must be at least 100 years old. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also assist with the identification process. On 1stDibs, explore a range of antique silver decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    What antique silver is made of varies. In most cases, antique silver is sterling silver, which is 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% alloys. You can also find antique silver jewelry and decorative objects made out of other silver alloys, like fine silver, which is 99.9% silver and only 0.1% alloys. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of silver pieces from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Antique silver plating is a thin layer of genuine silver applied over top of a base metal. Depending on the piece, the main metal may be copper, brass or nickel. You'll find a range of antique silver-plated decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sterling silver is an alloyed form of silver, and is made up of 92.5% fine silver and 7.5% copper. An antique sterling silver item will have the same silver content and will be over 100 years old. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique sterling silver from some of the worlds top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    Antique silver is a type of silver that is at least a century old. Find a diverse range of intricately designed, elegant antique silver decorative objects and more on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    How much a silver ring weighs varies. The thickness of the ring and its diameter will both determine the weight. In addition, any gemstones present in the design will also make the jewelry heavier. Most silver rings weigh two to four grams, but some may weigh more or less. Shop a wide range of silver rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A snake ring can symbolize eternal love, especially if the snake is depicted as eating its own tail. Another meaning is one of mourning, and of the snake purifying a corpse and its return to Earth. Shop a collection of snake-shaped jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    Your silver ring is likely turning gold due to a chemical process known as tarnishing. It occurs when sulfuric compounds and other substances in the air react with silver, causing it to change color. You can reduce the risk of tarnishing by following the storage, cleaning and care instructions provided by the jewelry maker. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of silver rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    On a silver ring, 750 means that the ring is actually crafted out of white gold rather than silver. 750 is a hallmark commonly used to identify 18-karat gold. The reason for this is that 18-karat gold is 75% pure gold and 25% alloy metal. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of white gold rings.
  • 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 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 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Whether antique silverplate has any value depends on a variety of factors. The design of the piece, who made it and decoration are among the biggest determiners of value. Generally, rarer pieces that remain in good condition will be worth the most. Today, just as pewter collectibles and sterling silver are popular with collectors at neighborhood flea markets, antique Sheffield silverplate housewares are sought after for their appearance and rich history. Consider having the piece evaluated by a knowledgeable antiques dealer or certified appraiser to get an accurate estimate of how much it's worth. On 1stDibs, find antique silverplate from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sterling silver is considered antique if it was made over 100 years ago. Many antique sterling silver items will have a mark or stamp. First, clean the item and check for marks. A “925” mark indicates a silver purity of 92.5 percent, which is the composition of sterling silver. If you don’t see a mark, work with a certified appraiser to acid test the item and determine the silver content. You’ll find expertly vetted antique sterling silver items on 1stDibs.