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French Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
hallmarks. Ring size 5 1/2 and may easily be resized to fit, if needed this would come complimentary with
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Retro French Made Diamond Flower Ring Circa 1940s
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
though faint this ring is hallmarked with the French owl and eagle marks. Diamond: One old mine cut
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Vintage 1940s French Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Mixed Metal

French 3.01 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
in platinum. Stamped with French hallmarks. Ring size 6 and can easily be resized, if needed this
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Vintage 1950s French Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Estate 9.58ct Panther Diamond White Gold French Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
timelessly elegant cocktail ring features the French official Hallmark and remains in like new condition
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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

French Art Deco 4.46 Carat GIA Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
old European cut diamonds. Hand crafted in platinum. Stamped with French hallmarks. Ring size 6 and
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

French 1.18 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
gold. Stamped with French hallmarks.Ring size 10-1/2 and can easily be resized to fit, if needed this
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Vintage 1940s French Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

French Art Deco Platinum Pavé Diamonds Engagement Wedding Ring
Located in London, GB
a total approximate carat weight of 0.80ct. The ring is controlled with the French hallmarks the
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

French 10.23 Carat Natural Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
round diamonds weigh approximately 2.80 carats. Hand crafted in 18 karat gold with French hallmarks
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Vintage 1950s French Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold

French 10.23 Carat Natural Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
round diamonds weigh approximately 2.80 carats. Hand crafted in 18 karat gold with French hallmarks
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Vintage 1950s French Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

French Victorian GIA Certified Colombian Emerald Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
carats Columbian emerald, accompanied by 16 rose cut diamonds approximately 0.32 carats. French hallmarks
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

1910s French 1.10 Carat Diamond and Platinum Five-Stone Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
platinum hallmarked ring shank. This antique French ring is clearly hallmarked to the surface of the shank
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Vintage 1910s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Retro French Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
in 18 karat yellow gold with French hallmarks. The ring is a size 5 and may be resized. About
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Vintage 1940s Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

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

French Belle Epoque Vivid Pink Rubelite Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
classic halo style. Hand crafted in an 18k rose gold ring. Stamped with French hallmarks. Ring size 6
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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

French Belle Epoque Vivid Pink Rubelite Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
classic halo style. Hand crafted in an 18k rose gold ring. Stamped with French hallmarks. Ring size 6
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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

French Art Deco 3.05 Carat Diamond Platinum Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
diamonds. Hand crafted in platinum and 18k gold. Stamped with French hallmarks. Ring size 6-1/2 and can
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

French Belle Epoque Vivid Pink Rubelite Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
classic halo style. Hand crafted in an 18k rose gold ring. Stamped with French hallmarks. Ring size 6
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Edwardian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Rubelite, 18k Gold

French 19th Century Fancy Colored Diamond Platinum Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Crafted in platinum and gold. Stamped with French hallmarks. Ring size 5 1/4 and can easily be re-sized to
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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage French Bombé Cabochon Sapphire Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage French sapphire bombé ring set in 18k yellow gold. The ring is designed in a
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1990s French Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18ct White Gold Platinum French 1920s Diamond Eternity Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Eternity Ring 18ct White Gold & Platinum French Hallmarked Circa 1920s This stunning
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Early 20th Century French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Antique 1920s French, Platinum Emerald Diamond Moi et Toi Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
, with emerald cut emeralds adorning the crossover shoulders. The ring is hallmarked with the French
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Early 20th Century French Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Antique French Diamond Gold Moroccan Moors Head Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
1900 . The ring has a French hallmark in the shape of a pineapple and a makers mark "JD". It is a size
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18ct White Gold French Edwardian Suffragette Ring Amethyst, Peridot Diamond
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Suffragette Ring 18ct White Gold French Hallmarked Circa 1910 This incredible 18ct
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Early 20th Century French Engagement Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.32Ct Diamond 0.33Ct Ruby, 18k Yellow Gold Dress Ring - Antique French
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
blend seamlessly with the plain hallmarked 18ct yellow gold ring shank. The French eagle's head
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Vintage 1910s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage French 1.95 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Full Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
is hallmarked with the French import mark (owl); this mark is used for finished articles brought into
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Vintage 1980s French Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

French Contemporary Rock Crystal Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Gorgeous French carved rock crystal and diamond cocktali ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. The
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Mid-20th Century French Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 1950s Diamond Emerald Sapphire Ruby Tutti Fruti Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Hand crafted in 18k gold. Stamped with French hallmarks. Ring size 4-1/4 and can easily be resized to
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Vintage 1950s French Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

1.30ct French Diamond Bombe Ring 18k Yellow Gold Vintage Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
. The ring has tested positive for 18k. The ring is hallmarked "France"
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Mid-20th Century French Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

French Art Deco Diamonds White Gold Platinum Engagement Wedding Fashion Ring
Located in London, GB
single cut diamonds set on a geometric and airy mount. The ring is controlled with the French hallmarks
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Mellerio French GIA 1.88 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
By Mellerio
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
platinum. Signed Mellerio and stamped with French hallmarks. Ring size 9 and can easily be resized to fit
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Vintage 1950s French Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage French Pink Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Bypass Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
gold setting. Adorned with distinctive French hallmarks, this ring carries with it the legacy of
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Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Diamond and Sapphire French Bypass Ring Platinum 18KY Gold Circa 1890 s
Located in New York, NY
platinum weighing 0.31 cts approximately complement this ring. French Makers Hallmarks stamped at the
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Gold

Mid Century French Pearl Turquoise 18k Rose Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
with French hallmark and maker’s mark. Circa 1960. The ring is a size 5 ¾ and may be resized. About
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Vintage 1960s Engagement Rings

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Retro French GIA Colombian Emerald 18k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
18 karat yellow gold with French hallmarks, weighing 14.17 grams. Circa 1940. The ring is a size 4
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Vintage 1940s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage French Sapphire Diamond 18K Yellow White Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gold Era: Vintage Circa: 1980s Hallmarks: French Eagle Head, Purity and Makers Marks Size: 6.25 and can
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Vintage 1980s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco French Diamond Platinum Toi et Moi Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Crafted in platinum with French hallmark. Circa 1920. The ring is a size 6 ¾ and may be resized. About
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

French Antique Carnelian Intaglio Ring 18k Yellow Gold Square Signet Victorian 7
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique French hallmarked carnelian intaglio ring (circa 1880s to 1900s) crafted in
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Fluted Coral Onyx Diamond Ring Vintage 18 Karat Gold Infinity Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
in excellent condition and free of cracks or chips. The French hallmarked ring is set with two
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Mid-20th Century French Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels French Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
incredible brilliance and fire. The ring is hallmarked with the French eagle head, VCA signature, a unique
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20th Century Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cartier 0.55ct Blue Sapphire French Made 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
. Measures 4.5mm. The ring is signed Cartier 750 with serial numbers and a French eagle hallmark. Ring size
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1990s French Solitaire Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Art Deco 1.52 Carat GIA Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Perfectly placed in a hand crafted platinum ring. Stamped with French hallmarks. Ring size 6-1/4 and can
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

French Pink Tourmaline Emerald Diamond Cluster Ring Vintage 18k White Gold 6.25
Located in Torrance, CA
finger. Metal & Hallmark: 18 karat white gold. The base of the ring is hallmarked with the French eagle
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

French Import 3.20ct Diamond Emerald Ring Antique Art Deco 18k Gold Platinum
Located in Torrance, CA
emerald is estimated at 0.75 carats. The beautifully crafted ring features French import hallmarks for
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

French Art Deco GIA 4.10 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
crafted in platinum and stamped with French hallmarks. Ring size 7 and can easily be resized, if needed
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage French Emerald and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
French hallmarks. Circa 1990. The ring is a size 7 ¾ and may be resized. About this Item: Step into a
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1990s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage French Sapphire and Diamond 18k White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, adorned with distinctive French hallmarks, this ring is a testament to the craftsmanship of the 1980s. A
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Vintage 1980s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

French Art Deco Diamond Ruby Ring Antique 18k Gold Platinum Vintage Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage French Art Deco era engagement ring (circa 1920s to 1930s), crafted in 18
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage French Tri Color Gold Trinity Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
striking visual effect, characteristic of the era. The ring is hallmarked with the French Eagle Head and a
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Vintage 1970s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique gold ring with diamonds and pearl, Toi et Moi, France, early XX century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
. Origin: France, early XX century, Belle Epoque era (preserved French hallmark) Ring made of yellow 14
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Vintage 1910s French Belle Époque Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum

Vintage French Bellerophon 3.94 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond 18k Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
yellow gold with French hallmark. Circa 1980. The ring is a size 7 and may be resized. About this Item
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Vintage 1980s Belle Époque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...

Belle Époque French Ruby and Diamond 14k Rose Gold Tiara Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
gold with Paris, France hallmarks. Circa 1900. The ring is a size 5 ½ and may be resized.  About
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Antique Early 1900s Belle Époque Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

French Late Deco 2.40 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
brightness. The entire ring has been expertly hand crafted in platinum. This ring has French hallmarks on the
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage PTJ Signed French 3.24 TCW Diamond Yellow Gold Ring Size 10
Located in New York, NY
15.5 x 5.2 mm Ring Size: 10 Hallmark: French Eagle (18K), PTJ Item #: BR-1076-101723-17
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Inde Mysterieuse Fancy Rose De France Amethyst Diamond Rose Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
French gold hallmarks. Ring weighs 4.1g. Ring size UK K - US 5.25 - EU 50 - Some resizing is possible
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage French GIA 2.57 Carat Oval Cut Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
-VS clarity. Crafted in 18 karat yellow gold with French hallmark. Circa 1980. The ring is a size 3
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Vintage 1980s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco French GIA 3.47 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
crafted in platinum, adorned with a French hallmark, this ring not only exudes unparalleled elegance but
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Exquisite Sapphire Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
indications of heat treatment. French hallmarks. Ring size: 6 and can be re-sized.
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Vintage 1980s French Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

French 2.30 Carat Ruby and 1.65 Carat Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring Circa 1960
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
pierced decorated, elevated, ring shoulders. The French platinum hallmark (dog's head) is struck to the
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

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Rings French Hallmark For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact rings french hallmark you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using 18k Gold, Gold and White Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 9 vintage or 4 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a rings french hallmark from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but 1 Carat and 1.5 Carat versions are of considerable interest. Creating a rings french hallmark has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Cartier, Guy Laroche and Harbor Diamonds are consistently popular. A rings french hallmark can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 8, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also baguette cut and french cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for a rings french hallmark, 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 Rings French Hallmark?

The price for a rings french hallmark starts at $465 and tops out at $35,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $5,575.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

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 Rings French Hallmark
  • 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 ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    Yes, the French wear engagement rings. The tradition dates back to the 17th century, when men presented women with fede rings. These early engagement rings usually depicted a pair of clasped hands on their own or holding a heart, or two joined hearts positioned below a crown. Explore a wide range of engagement rings on 1stDibs.