Antique Skull Ring
Post-Medieval enamel skull ring, circa 17th century.
Located in London, GB
Post-Medieval enamel skull ring. A gold ring composed of a flat circular plaque featuring a black
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17th Century Medieval Antique Skull Ring
Antique Enamel Skull Ring for Sir Francis Gosling, circa 1768
Located in London, GB
Enamel skull skull ring for Sir Francis Gosling. A D-shape band, featuring a richly engraved skull
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1760s Antique Skull Ring
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Gold Skull and Crossbone Men
s Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Of skull and crossbones design, the gold mouth between bifurcated shoulders.
Size : 8 1/2
Weight
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1890s Italian Victorian Antique Skull Ring
Materials
Gold
19th Century Vanitas Memento Mori Skull on Diamond Gold Oversize Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
The skull is antique circa 19th Century incredibly enameled on gold. The eyes are diamond rose cut
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Mid-19th Century Unknown Gothic Revival Antique Skull Ring
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Framed Antique Tibetan Thangka of Yamantaka with Consort
Located in Atlanta, GA
Saraswati. They are decorated with rings of skulls, and further elaborately surrounded by a halo of flames
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19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Skull Ring
Materials
Textile
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Georgian Mourning and Memento Mori Ring
Located in New York, NY
Georgian mourning & memento mori ring featuring a skull under square faceted rock crystal in silver
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1730s Georgian Antique Skull Ring
Materials
Crystal, 18k Gold, Silver
Harlequin Skull Ring, a Zorab Creation
By Zorab Creation
Located in San Diego, CA
all the rage for women and men in ready-to-wear and accessories.
The Harlequin Skull ring, a Zorab
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15th Century and Earlier Gothic Revival Antique Skull Ring
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Brown Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, Palladium
Georgian memorial skull ring, circa 1777.
Located in London, GB
Georgian memorial skull ring. A gold D-shape shank, engraved to the exterior with a stylised skull
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1770s British Georgian Antique Skull Ring
Silver Gilt and Enamel Late Renaissance Skull Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Late renaissance Memento Mori skull ring. "Memento Mori" jewelry translates to "remember thou must
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17th Century Swiss Renaissance Antique Skull 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
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1670s Antique Skull Ring
Materials
Yellow Gold
Antique Memento Mori Skull ring
Located in Firenze, IT
The ivory skull with rose cut diamond eyes mounted on a snake shape setting in 18Kt gold and old
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Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Skull Ring
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Imperial Russian Diamond Skull Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Made in Moscow during World War I, circa 1914
The ring is said to be given by the Russian
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20th Century Russian Edwardian Antique Skull Ring
Materials
Diamond
Victorian Skull and Snake Motif Ring
Located in Aspen, CO
Antique ring in 18K with platinum skulls which have rose cut diamond eyes. The intertwined snakes
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19th Century Unknown High Victorian Antique Skull Ring
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold, Platinum
Silver and Garnet Eyes Devil Skull Men
s Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Silver Devil Magical Skull with cross and star david on the top, garnet eyes
Size : 8 1/4
Weight
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Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Skull Ring
Materials
Garnet, Silver
Georgian 22 Karat Gold Memento Mori Skull Unisex Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Half-round style band centering a highly detailed engraved skull
Inscribed on the inside with
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1710s Georgian Antique Skull Ring
Materials
22k Gold
Early Georgian Skull and Crossbones Stuart Crystal Mourning Ring c.1740
Located in London, GB
memento mori skull and crossbones motif. This ring is steeped with history and is a remarkable example of
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Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Skull Ring
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Crystal, 22k Gold
Antique Totenkopf Skull and Crossbones Men Ring solid 18K Gold Ø 11.5 US / 5.4gr
Located in SE
ϟiignet Ring for Men in solid 18K Yellow Gold decorated with Skull and Crossbones, oak leaves and
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Skull Ring
Materials
18k Gold
Framed Antique Tibetan Buddhist Thangka
Located in Atlanta, GA
with rings of skulls, and further elaborately surrounded by a halo of flames and other deities and
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19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Skull Ring
Materials
Textile, Acrylic
Antique Lapis Gold Platinum Skull Ring
Located in New York, NY
Fascinating antique "skull" ring. A carved lapis skull, surrounded by rose cut diamonds set in
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Early 1900s American Antique Skull Ring
Materials
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Platinum
Memento Mori Diamond Skull Ring 18 Carat Gold
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This 18ct Yellow Gold and Silver Memento Mori Diamond Skull ring is fabulous.
Skull jewellery
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19th Century British Antique Skull Ring
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
18th Century Memento Mori Garnet Skull Ring
Located in Austin, TX
18th Century memento mori enamel skull garnet and diamond ring. Table cut garnet and rose cut
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18th Century British Georgian Antique Skull Ring
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, Silver
Georgian Memento Mori Diamond Skull Ring 18ct Gold Dated 1813 Boxed
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This remarkable Memento Mori ring features a Crystal window with a hand painted Enamel skull and
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1810s British Georgian Antique Skull Ring
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Memento Mori Diamond Skull Diamond Ring 18 Carat Gold
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This fabulous 18ct Yellow Gold Memento Mori Diamond Skull ring is fabulous.
The skull is set with
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19th Century British Antique Skull Ring
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Deakin
Francis Bloodstone Skull Intaglio Ring
By Deakin
Francis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This outstanding signet ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and bloodstone. The ring features a
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1920s British Antique Skull Ring
Materials
Other, 18k Gold
Momento Mori Diamond Ruby Skull Snake Ring 18 Carat Gold
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This 18ct Yellow Gold Memento Mori Diamond Skull and Snake ring is stunning.
Skull jewellery
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19th Century British Antique Skull Ring
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Georgian Baroque Mourning Ring with Skull and Crossbones and Cipher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This spectacular and rare mourning ring was made in the first years of what is now known as the
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1710s British Georgian Antique Skull Ring
Materials
Rock Crystal, 22k Gold
18th Century Oak and Iron Mounted Memento Mori Doorstop Carved as a Human Skull
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
-sized human skull mounted with an iron ring handle to the top and with a beautiful Primitive iron-strap
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Mid-17th Century English George II Antique Skull Ring
Materials
Iron
H 9 in W 7 in D 10 in
Victorian Style Momento Mori Rose Cut Ruby and Diamond Skull Ring 18 Karat Gold
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
An 18 karat yellow gold, silver set ruby and diamond skull ring in the memento mori style. The ruby
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Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Antique Skull Ring
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
17th Century Stuart Crystal Diamond Memento Mori Skull Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
This is a rare, and somewhat unusual, example of a Stuart Crystal memento mori ring. The central
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17th Century English Antique Skull Ring
Materials
Diamond, Rock Crystal, 15k Gold
Antique Skull and Bones Diamond Memento Mori Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Beautiful example of authentic Georgian Memento Mori Skull ring.
Crafted of solid 16 KT and silver
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1790s Georgian Antique Skull Ring
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Victorian Diamond Skull Crossed Bones Silver 18 Karat Gold Rare Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
The Memento Mori
Impressive late Victorian Skull and Crossed bones ring suitable for either sex
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Early 1900s Late Victorian Antique Skull Ring
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Modern Memento Mori Diamond Skull Cross Bone Diamond Ring 18 Carat Gold
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This 18ct Yellow Gold Memento Mori Diamond Skull and Crossbone ring is fabulous.
The skull and
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19th Century British Antique Skull Ring
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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By Bulgari
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This was the first book ever published on Bulgari, it is a lavishly illustrated exploration of one of Italy's greatest ever firms of jewellers. With the use of new photographs togeth...
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20th Century Antique Skull Ring
Silver and Gold Large Carnelian Signet Men
s Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
In silver and yellow gold with large, oval carnelian seal engraved with a heraldic crest.
Top size 31mm x 25mm
Size 9
Weight:32.71gr
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Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Skull Ring
Materials
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Bvlgari Serpenti Rose Gold Diamonds and Black Onyx Necklace 358434
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari's new Pallini style is an elevated addition to the Serpenti oeuvre. Beads crafted in 18-karat rose gold lend this Serpenti necklace a hypnotic texture that contrasts with dia...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Antique Skull Ring
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Rose Gold
19th Century Antique Diamond Gold Men’s Cluster Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Made in Moscow between 1882 and 1898
A classical Victorian era 14K gold cluster ring is centered with a sparkling bright white antique cushion cut diamond (measuring 4.7 x 4.7 x 3...
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Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Antique Skull Ring
Materials
Diamond
18k White Gold Art Deco 1/2ct Genuine Natural Diamond Men
s Ring
#J4636
Located in Big Bend, WI
18k White Gold Art Deco 1/2ct Genuine Natural Diamond Men's Ring (#J4636)
Art Deco 18k diamond ring featuring a mine cut diamond weighing .51cts. The diamond has SI2 clarity and J c...
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20th Century Contemporary Antique Skull Ring
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 2.23 Carat Sri Lanka Blue Sapphire Men
s Ring
By Gad
Co.
Located in Miami, FL
GIA Certified Sri Lanka Blue Sapphire Men's Ring.
This men's ring features a prong set natural blue sapphire with a carat weight of 2.23. The sapphire is octagonal-cut and originat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Antique Skull Ring
Materials
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s Antique Art Deco White Gold and Rose Gold Mens Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Art Deco style 9 karat white gold and 9 karat rose gold mens ring; part of our antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
This excep...
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1930s Unknown Art Deco Antique Skull Ring
Materials
9k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Heart garnet Eternity Ring in 14k gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k gold ring with heart natural garnets. Heart garnet eternity ring band. Valentines gift jewelry. Full circle of hearts. January birthstone ring. Heart Garnet gold ring. Love ring....
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2010s Turkish Modern Antique Skull Ring
Materials
Garnet, 14k Gold
5.34 Carat Brazilian Alexandrite Oval Loose Gem AGL Certified – Merkaba Jewelry
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Ultra-Fine Rare Brazilian Alexandrite Gemstone by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills.
Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills proudly presents an extraordinary treasure: a 5.34 carat Brazilian Ale...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Antique Skull Ring
Materials
Alexandrite, Chrysoberyl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, ...
$375,000
W 0.37 in D 0.25 in L 0.5 in
Edwardian Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Four-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Set in this glossy 18ct gold ring are four rubies totalling 80pts and six rose cut diamonds. The stones are set flush within the decorative scroll setting.
Ring Size: O 1/2 or 7 1/...
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Skull Ring
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
40s Strapless Black Chiffon White Bird Gown
Located in San Francisco, CA
40s Strapless Black Chiffon White Bird Gown. This dress is made of black taffeta with a black silk chiffon overlay. The white waffle cotton scalloped trim is embellished with rhinest...
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1940s Unknown Antique Skull Ring
Van Cleef
Arpels Oval Sapphires and Baguette Diamond Bracelet Circa - 1938
By Van Cleef
Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Bracelet of Oval Sapphires Surrounded by Baguette Diamonds Which Embrace the Sapphires. 15 Oval No Heat Sapphires Consisting of, 6 - Kashmir, 8- Burma, 1 - Ceylon....
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1930s Antique Skull Ring
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$3,600,000
W 0.75 in L 7.25 in
John Galliano Crystal Adorned Crimson Satin Evening Dress and Shawl, ss 2001
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival John Galliano Evening Dress
▪ Spring-Summer 2001
▪ Crafted from crimson crepe-back satin, with alternating panels that highlight both the satin sheen and crepe texture
▪ D...
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Early 2000s French Antique Skull Ring
$14,757
Size: FR38 - UK10
Bugatti By Mido 1930 Art Deco Radiator Shape Enamel Wrist Watch 14Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Radiator wrist watch designed by Bugatti.
An extremely rare and unusual deco wristwatch, created in Switzerland by Mido for the Bugatti company. Made during the art deco period in t...
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Antique Skull Ring
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$15,160 Sale Price
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H 1.85 in W 0.25 in Dm 1 in
Estate Hammerman Bros. 18K Gold Diamond and Turquoise Necklace
By Hammerman Brothers
Located in Houston, TX
Hammerman Bros. collar necklace is composed of 18K yellow gold with carved turquoise and diamonds. There are 645 round diamonds that total 35.50 carats, G-H color and VVS-VS clarit...
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20th Century Antique Skull Ring
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 3 Carat Emerald-Cut Emerald Bezel Mens Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Solitaire Men's Ring, weighing 15.4 grams, the ring showcases a ~3.0 carat Emerald-Cut Emerald (10.65 x 7.6 x 6.1mm) in a bezel setting. A simple and classy r...
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20th Century Contemporary Antique Skull Ring
Materials
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Antique Skull Ring For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate antique skull ring for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. If you’re looking for an antique skull ring from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. Creating an antique skull ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Zorab Creation are consistently popular. An antique skull ring can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 15 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for a rose cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes old mine cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for an antique skull ring, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.
How Much is a Antique Skull Ring?
The price for an antique skull ring starts at $1,495 and tops out at $44,917 with these rings, on average, selling for $4,111.
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 Skull Ring
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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 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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