It is possible to say that since there are men, there are rings. Thus there are all types of ancient rings: simple ring or complicated work, ring of mourning or promises of love, gold, simple metal, hair or elephant hair, secret or claim, the ring is a jewel that is worn easily and is shown in all environments, at all times. It is worn alone or combined with others, on one, two or three fingers. Sometimes even on each finger. Men are not left out: old rings of small finger as the signet ring, which was used to affix his seal; rings of bishop, because yes: the ring can be religious. Memento Mori rings to remember the loved one, to contemplate the emptiness of his existence.
As you can see, there are antique rings for everyone. It is up to you to find the one(s) that suits you best.
Antique emerald ring in 18 karat gold (750) and silver. Antique ring featuring a central oval emerald of approximately 0.15 carat set on a silver bezel adorned with arabesques. The setting is embellished with four small rose-cut diamonds. Antique ring, circa 1900.
Hallmarks charançon and illegible hallmarks.
Ring size: 47 eu or 4 us (minor resizing possible).
Art Nouveau leaves band ring in 18 karat (750) gold. Large ring decorated with six leaves in relief framed by two twists. Antique ring dating from the Art Nouveau period, circa 1910.
Owl hallmark (French State hallmark for 18 karat gold).
Finger size: 55 EU or 7.25 US (no sizing possible)
Antique french perpignan ring in 18 karat (750) gold. Antique ring centred on a round garnet surrounded by six round rose-cut garnets set in pearls. The main garnet is mounted on a structure attached by clasps/rings to the ring head. The ring is soberly decorated with a gadroon on each shoulder. The gold structure is finely decorated with triangular V-shaped figures on the edges, and the back of the bezels is domed. These stones are known as ‘Perpignan’ or ‘rose’ cut, and are faceted on top but flat underneath. These garnets have a beautiful raspberry-pink-red colour. Regional ring, mid-19ᵉ century, France.
Horse head hallmark (1838-1919)
Finger size: 56 EU or 7.75 US (can be cut to size)
Cluster jade diamond ring in 18 karat (750 thousandths) white gold. Ring centred on a 4 carat jade jadeite cabochon set with 20 brilliant-cut diamonds. Vintage ring, circa 1970, France.
Eagle head hallmark and French goldsmith’s hallmark.
Finger size: 49 EU or 5 US (can be cut to size)
Bezel size: 20 x 16 mm
Estimated weight of the jade cabochon: 4 carats
Estimated weight of the diamonds: 0.60 carat
Condition: some diamonds slightly more yellow than others
Regional blue enamel signet ring in 18 karat gold. French regional ring with an unengraved rectangular cartouche (engraving possible). The ring is decorated with blue and white enamel. Antique ring, circa 1870, France.
Horsehead hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold)
Antique GF signet ring in solid 18 karat gold. Signet ring bearing the initials “GF” or “FG” in an oval cartouche. The inside of the ring bears the inscription “GR 19 août 1919”. Antique men’s ring, early 20th century, France.
Eagle head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold)
Grand Tour micro-mosaic ring in 9 karat (375) gold. Antique ring, souvenir of the Grand Tour, set with a circular micro-mosaic representing the Colosseum in Rome. The glass plate is set in 9 karat gold. Antique ring, Late 19th century.
Trefoil hallmark (french state hallmark for 9 karat gold)
Finger size: 54 EU or 6.75 US (possible resizing)
Bezel diameter: 22 mm
Condition : some chips, oxidation
Weight : 7.89 gr
More about : Grand Tour jewellery were precious souvenirs brought back by European travellers in the XVIIIᵉ and XIXᵉ centuries on their cultural journeys to Italy and Greece. They included cameos, micro-mosaics and medallions depicting ancient motifs, ruins or famous works of art. These pieces embodied both artistic refinement and admiration for Antiquity.
Tank sapphire diamond ring in 18 karat (750) gold. Tank ring adorns with scrolls set with a line of three rose-cut diamonds in a platinum setting and two lines of four synthetic sapphires. Tank ring, Retro period, France.
Eagle head hallmark, dog hallmark and illegible goldsmith’s hallmark.
Onyx signet ring in 18 karat yellow gold. Important Tank-type ring,with a square onyx plaque. The shoulders of the ring are decorated with four gadroons. Mixed ring for men or women, Retro period, circa 1940, France.
Eagle head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold) and illegible goldsmith’s hallmark.
Finger size: 58 EU or 8.5 US (small sizing possible)
Green tourmaline diamond ring in 14 karat white gold. Cocktail” ring set with 14 green navette-cut tourmalines and 12 brilliant-cut diamonds. The high prongs add volume to this ring, which is typical of the 1970s, when jewelry sought height and architecture. Cocktail ring, circa 1970.
Shell hallmark and mark 585 (french state hallmark for 14 karat gold)
Finger circumference: 57 UE or 7.75 US (possible sizing)
Art Deco emerald target ring in platinum and 18 karat white gold. Ring with an old-cut diamond, approx. 0.30 carat, surrounded by 16 calibrated emeralds. The shoulders of the ring are adorned with small rose-cut diamonds. The emeralds are natural. Art Deco ring, circa 1930, France.
Mascaron hallmark and old workshop numbering.
Finger size: 56 EU or 7.25 US (can be changed)
Bezel diameter: 10 mm
Weight of central diamond: 0.30 carat
Total estimated weight of emeralds: 0.15 carat
Tanzanite diamond trilogy ring in 18 karat white gold. Vintage ring centered by an oval-cut tanzanite of 0.73 carat, framed by two brilliant-cut diamonds of 0.20 carat each. The inside of the ring bears the inscription “Oui, je veux bien danser avec toi” (“Yes, I’ll dance with you” in French). Vintage tanzanite ring, France.
Eagle head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold) and goldsmith’s hallmark
Finger size: 50 UE or 5.25 US
Tanzanite weight: 0.73 carat
Diamond weight: 0.20 carat each