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.
Victorian ruby ring in 18 karat rose gold. Antique ring set with four natural rubies (old-cut), framed by two half-pearls. Antique ring, Napoleon III period, France.
Eagle head hallmark and partially legible goldsmith’s hallmark.
Mourning enamel secret belt ring in 14k gold. Souvenir ring in the form of a belt, enameled in black and decorated with gold scrolls. It is an opening ring, onto a secret compartment by means of a push-button. It is likely that the ring once contained braided hair. The inside of the ring bears the inscription in French “au 11 août” (to August 11th) and twice the number 8 in Roman numerals (VIII). Antique ring, circa 1830-1850, bearing Dutch import hallmarks.
Hallmark 14 inside the system, Dutch boar hallmark (import hallmark from 1831 to 1893), exempt from inspection.
Finger circumference: 55 EU or 7 US (no resize possible)
Art Deco style diamond sapphire ring in 18 karat white gold. Oval ring centered on a 0.30-carat brilliant-cut diamond in a closed setting, set in an oval synthetic sapphire. Surrounded by 16 brilliant-cut diamonds. Art Deco ring, circa 1970, France.
Eagle head hallmark and goldsmith’s hallmark.
Finger size: 58 EU or 8.5 US (can be resized)
Bezel dimensions: 15 x 13 mm
Estimated weight of central diamond: 0.30 carat Total estimated diamond weight: 0.46 carat
Tank ruby ring in 18 karat gold. Retro period Tank ring centered on two lines of 18 calibrated synthetic rubies forming a large scroll. The ring is beautifully voluminous. Tank ring, Rétro period, circa 1945, France.
Owl hallmark (French State hallmark for 18-karat gold).
Finger size: 53 UE or 6.5 US (resized on request)
Maximum ring width: 16 mm
Total estimated weight of synthetic rubies: 3.24 carat
Ruby clover ring in 18 karat gold and platinum. Belle Époque ring with clover motif, decorated with three garnets and a ruby forming the leaves of a lucky clover. The ring is also set with four small rose-cut diamonds in a platinum pearl setting. The ring is soberly decorated with gadroons on the shoulders. Antique ring, Belle Epoque period, circa 1890/1900, France.
Horse head hallmark (1838-1919), owl hallmark, mascaron hallmark
Sapphire diamond tank ring in 18 karat gold. Retro period “tank” ring, decorated with two lines of stones: five sapphires (four natural and one synthetic) and five old-cut diamonds, 0.08 carat each. The gold is solid, and the ring has a certain weight and volume. Tank ring, circa 1945, France.
Eagle head and rhinoceros hallmark (French State hallmark for 18 karat gold).
Finger size: 50 UE or 5.25 US (resized is possible)
Maximum ring width: 13 mm
Total estimated weight of sapphires: 0.85 carat
Estimated total weight of diamonds: 0.40 carat
Circular Art Deco sapphire ring in 18 karat yellow gold. Target ring with a cultured pearl surrounded by calibrated synthetic sapphires. The ring is decorated with a stylized leaf on each shoulder. Art Deco sapphire ring, circa 1930, France.
Eagle head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold) and M.H. goldsmith’s hallmark.
Mid-century leaf ring in 18 karat yellow gold. 70’s ring in a stylized leaf form with filigree decoration, enhanced by a twisted gold strand. The center is decorated with a thin black line of organic material. Mid-20th century ring.
Vintage diamond swirl ring in 18 karat white gold. Swirl engagement ring centered on a 0.20-carat brilliant-cut diamond, surrounded by 26 0.02-carat brilliant-cut diamonds. Vintage engagement ring, pre-owned jewelry, France.
Eagle head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold), numbered, goldsmith’s hallmark.
Finger size: 53 or 6.25 US (can be resized)
Diamond characteristics
Shape-size: brilliant resized
Dimensions: 3.89 x 3.87 x 2.43 mm
Mass: approx. 0.20 carat
Color: approx. I
Clarity: approx. VS1
Antique 19th century ring in 18 karat rose gold and silver. Lozenge-shaped ring set with diamonds and rose-cut natural stones (topazes or chrysoberyls) on foils. The ring is soberly decorated with two strands of gold, adorned with a stylized leaf at shoulder level. The stones are quite worn, making it difficult to determine their nature. Early 19th century ring, probably Dutch.
Owl and swan hallmarks.
Finger circumference: 55 EU or 7 US (can be resized)
Bezel size: 15 x 19 mm
Victorian Letter M ring in 18 karat rose gold. Antique ring set with an oval-shaped violet glass imitating amethyst, decorated with a gold letter “M” inlaid with seven half-pearls. Antique ring, circa 1880, France.
Horsehead hallmark (1838-1919) and goldsmith’s hallmark (illegible).
Georgian diamond ring in 18 karat rose gold and silver. Antique Georgian flower ring with circular bezel set with nine flat rose-cut diamonds. The central diamond has a larger cut. The ring’s band features a floral design with leaves on the shoulders. The reverse of the bezel is decorated with striations. Antique flower ring, early 19th century, circa 1830, France.
Eagle head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold)