Traditional, timeless, classic, wedding rings are often simple yellow gold rings. Even if today the customs evolve, and we can find wedding rings in white gold or set with diamonds. It is still very common to buy gold rings and have them engraved inside with a first name, a date, a message. Moreover, old wedding rings, sometimes twins, are sought after because the dates inscribed inside are a testimony of history.
Man turquoise belt ring in 14 karat yellow gold. A round turquoise cabochon set in bezel decorates the center of the headband. The ring represents a miniature closed belt, with turquoise for an elegant clasp, secured by a false chain. 20th century work, Ring for men or unisex ring.
Shell hallmark.
Finger size: 59 EU or 8.75 US (adjustment possible)
French enamel flower ring in 18 karat (750) rose gold. Antique ring with a cartouche decorated with a blue and white enameled flower within a blue border. The shoulders of the ring are decorated with leaves and the band is faceted. This antique ring is suitable for both men and women. Antique wedding band ring, Normandy, second half of the 19th century.
Horsehead hallmark (French state hallmark for 18 karat gold between 1838-1919) and DH goldsmith’s hallmark.
Finger circumference: 63 UE or 10.25 US (can be changed)
Art Deco half eternity ring in 18-karat white gold (750). Half eternity band set with fourteen single-cut diamonds. Angular edges, typical of early 20th-century wedding bands. French Art Deco ring, circa 1920.
Finger size: 49 EU or 5 US (small change of size possible).
Eagle head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold) and RC goldsmith’s hallmark.
Half eternity ring band in platinum and diamonds. American half wedding band set with 14 brilliant-cut diamonds on a gray platinum setting. Antique wedding band from the early 20th century.
Dog-head hallmark (french state hallmark for platinum)
Finger size: 50 UE or 5.25 US (No sizing possible).
Eternity diamond ring in 18 karat white gold (750). Band set with 26 brilliant-cut diamonds. Vintage wedding band, eternity ring from the mid-20th century.
Finger size: 52 EU or 5.75 US (no sizing possible).
Eagle head hallmark and illegible goldsmith’s hallmark.
Eternity diamond band in 18 karat yellow gold (750). Ring entirely set with 22 brilliant-cut diamonds weighing a total of 1.1 carats. Second-hand diamond wedding band, France. Eagle head hallmark (French state hallmark for 18 karat gold) and goldsmith’s hallmark. Finger size: 49 UE or 4.75 US (no sizing possible). […]
Large Art Nouveau wedding band in 18 karat rose gold (750). Large antique wedding band decorated with three ivy leaves in relief, set with 15 rose-cut diamonds. Antique wedding band, circa 1900.
Owl hallmark (French State hallmark for 18 karat gold).
Basque wedding band in 18 karat gold (750). Large wedding band bearing the partially faded inscription “Orhoitzapena”, meaning “souvenir” in Basque. Regional jewel from the South-West, France, Basque Country area.
Finger size: 48 EU or 4.5 US (resizing possible)
Ring width: 4 mm
Condition: patina and scratches from use, inscription partially legible
Forget-me-not turquoise ring in 18 karat rose gold (750), featuring a central design of a blossoming branch set with five turquoise cabochons and a faceted glass. The ring’s band is hollow and holds a braided lock of hair that decorates the entire circumference of the band. This memento ring dates from the second half of the 19th century, specifically the Napoleon III period.
Hallmark: Owl
Finger size: 61 EU or 9.5 US (resizable).
Band width: 4 mm.
Condition: slight deformation of the band around the hallmark area.
Antique diamond wedding ring in 18 karat yellow gold (750) and platinum. Antique ring set with eight old-cut diamonds with a platinum setting. The ring consists of two lines whose ends meet in the centre, on which the diamonds are set. Antique ring, first half of the 20th century.
Owl and mascaron hallmark (later add), Illegible numbers inside the ring.
Vintage wedding band 18 karat gold (750).Vintage wedding band decorated with fine chased lines. Inside, the ring bears the inscription V-O 30-9-89. Second-hand jewelry, 20th century, France.
Eagle head hallmark and goldsmith’s hallmark.
Finger size: 59 EU or 8.5 US
Condition: scratches from use, engraving inside the ring.