Seal Ring
Antique 19th Century British Shadow Boxes
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1970s British Modernist Beaded Necklaces
Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
English More Jewelry
18k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Alabaster, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Barware
Silver Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Bronze
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Carrara Marble, Aluminum
Antique 19th Century French Egyptian Revival Decorative Boxes
Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tote Bags
21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Structured Shoulder Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Structured Shoulder Bags
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Brass, Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Top Handle Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tote Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tote Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tote Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Structured Shoulder Bags
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Top Handle Bags
Early 2000s Italian Top Handle Bags
20th Century Italian Tote Bags
21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tote Bags
20th Century French Top Handle Bags
Late 20th Century American Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Metal
2010s Italian Tote Bags
Antique 1890s American Signet Rings
Carnelian, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century German Victorian Signet Rings
18k Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian More Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century British Signet Rings
18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Victorian Signet Rings
24k Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Signet Rings
18k Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Signet Rings
15k Gold
Antique Late 18th Century European Georgian Signet Rings
Citrine, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Signet Rings
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Cocktail Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1820s British Georgian Signet Rings
Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Signet Rings
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century French Georgian Signet Rings
18k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Classical Greek Signet Rings
Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
Vintage 1960s British Retro Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1910s Italian Signet Rings
Citrine, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Fashion Rings
Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s American Fashion Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Signet Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Signet Rings
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century American Signet Rings
Onyx, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s English George V Signet Rings
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Signet Rings
18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Russian Signet Rings
Early 20th Century Unknown Late Victorian Signet Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Signet Rings
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Signet Rings
Agate, Gold, 14k Gold
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Seal Ring For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Seal Ring?
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.
- What is a seal ring?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A seal ring — or signet ring — is a popular gift for anyone who desires an expressive, timeless piece of jewelry that can feature all manner of engraved motifs, gemstones, specific symbols or monograms. Signet rings get their name from signus, which means “sign” in Latin. The rings, which may historically be referred to as “seal rings,” date back thousands of years and were used as a form of signature. Whatever may have been engraved on the ring — a married couple’s initials, a family crest — identified ownership for the purposes of authenticating documents and more when impressed on soft wax. Find antique and vintage signet rings on 1stDibs.
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