Finger Ring Collection

Portrait of a girl with a book, possibly Giulia di Alessandro de Medici, 1584-1550, (oil on wood panel)
7146797 Portrait of a girl with a book, possibly Giulia di Alessandro de Medici, 1584-1550, (oil on wood panel) by Bronzino, Agnolo di Cosimo (1503-72); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

April - the Chateau de Dourdan, 15th century, (1939). Creator: Jean Limbourg
April - the Chateau de Dourdan, 15th century, (1939). Avril - Le Chateau De Dourdan. Engagement scene with a couple exchanging rings in front of witnesses

St. Peter Enthroned with St. John the Baptist and St. Paul, 1515-1516, (1930). Creator
St. Peter Enthroned with St. John the Baptist and St. Paul, 1515-1516, (1930). Saint Peter, the Catholic Churchs first pope, wearing the papal tiara, and fishermans ring

Portrait of a Man with a Ring, 1472. Creator: Francesco del Cossa
Portrait of a Man with a Ring, 1472.

Portrait of a woman, possibly Elisabeth of Denmark, 1524. Creator: Jacob Cornelisz. van Oostsanen
Portrait of a woman, possibly Elisabeth of Denmark, 1524.

Self-Portrait, 1519. Creator: Joos van Cleve
Self-Portrait, 1519.

Portrait of a Woman, 1510. Creator: Wolf Traut
Portrait of a Woman, 1510.

Portrait of a Man, 1528. Creator: Bernhard Strigel
Portrait of a Man, 1528.

Portrait of a Woman, 1538. Creator: Bartholomaeus Bruyn the Elder
Portrait of a Woman, 1538.

Portrait of a Man from the Weinsberg Family, 1538. Creator: Bartholomaeus Bruyn the Elder
Portrait of a Man from the Weinsberg Family, 1538.

Nuptial Portrait of Coloman Helmschmid and his Wife Agnes Breu, 1500. Creator: Jorg Breu the Elder
Nuptial Portrait of Coloman Helmschmid and his Wife Agnes Breu, 1500.

Portrait of Ursula Rudolph, 1528. Creator: Barthel Beham
Portrait of Ursula Rudolph, 1528.

Portrait of Ruprecht Stüpf, 1528. Creator: Barthel Beham
Portrait of Ruprecht Stupf, 1528.

Portrait of a young Woman, 1522. Creator: Albrecht Altdorfer
Portrait of a young Woman, 1522.

Portrait of a Goldsmith, 1735. Creator: Giuseppe Ghislandi
Portrait of a Goldsmith, 1735.

Bishop of Salisbury holding glasses and train schedule, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Bishop of Salisbury holding glasses and train schedule, 1910.

Rounding rings, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
Rounding rings, between c1915 and c1920.

Portrait of a Man with a Rosary, c.1520 (oil on panel)
8712017 Portrait of a Man with a Rosary, c.1520 (oil on panel) by Lotto, Lorenzo (c.1480-1556); Nivaagaards Malerisamling, Niva, Denmark; (add.info.: By Lorenzo Lotto)

Portrait of a Lady (oil on panel)
8711995 Portrait of a Lady (oil on panel) by Borch or Terborch, Gerard ter (1617-81); Nivaagaards Malerisamling, Niva, Denmark; (add.info.: By Gerard Ter Borch the Younger)

She wears his ring (colour litho)
8629522 She wears his ring (colour litho) by Ralph, Lester (1876 or 1877-1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: She wears his ring. Loose small print.); © Look and Learn

Just by that blonde in the third row, Bill (colour litho)
8656506 Just by that blonde in the third row, Bill (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Just by that blonde in the third row)

I'm waiting for a ring (colour litho)
8672535 I'm waiting for a ring (colour litho) by Richardson, Agnes (1854-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: "I'm waiting for a ring." Cute girl. Postcard, early 20th century)

Richard III of England, 15th century (engraving)
3329861 Richard III of England, 15th century (engraving); (add.info.: Portrait of Richard III 1452-1485) King of England Dated 15th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

London streets: Bertha is declared to have a Remarkably Small Finger (engraving)
8673619 London streets: Bertha is declared to have a Remarkably Small Finger (engraving) by Browne, Hablot Knight (Phiz) (1815-92); Private Collection; (add.info)

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630770 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

England's unknown heroes (colour litho)
8656797 England's unknown heroes (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: England's unknown heroes. The man who rang the bell at a tea shop)

Women dancing around a man in the sea (colour litho)
8656695 Women dancing around a man in the sea (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Women dancing around a man in the sea)

Sapphire from a ring, c.1882-1930s (sapphire)
7227133 Sapphire from a ring, c.1882-1930s (sapphire); Private Collection; (add.info.: Set with a cushion-shaped sapphire, weighing approximately 35.09 carats)

The Clever Snakes (engraving)
8672822 The Clever Snakes (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Clever Snakes. Snakes rolling down a mountain)

Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice: Portia, Nerissa and Gratiano (colour litho)
8674016 Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice: Portia, Nerissa and Gratiano (colour litho) by Linton, James Dromgole (1840-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portia, Nerissa and Gratiano)

Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho)
8669902 Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Modern Wonders, 1938: Automatic Telephone Exchange (colour photo)
8659929 Modern Wonders, 1938: Automatic Telephone Exchange (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Automatic Telephone Exchange)

Commands: Ring the door bell (colour litho)
8645081 Commands: Ring the door bell (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ring the door bell)

Popular Superstitions: The lucky horseshoe (colour litho)
8668722 Popular Superstitions: The lucky horseshoe (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The lucky horseshoe)

Latitude 46 degree sundial, with magnetic compass, 16th century (gold)
MMM5470214 Latitude 46 degree sundial, with magnetic compass, 16th century (gold); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Latitude 46 degree sundial, with magnetic compass)

Jewelry cockade and flexible rings designed by Morgan, 1913 (stencil)
5893022 Jewelry cockade and flexible rings designed by Morgan, 1913 (stencil); (add.info.: Jewelry cockade and flexible rings designed by Morgan. Aigrette et bagues souples par Morgan)

A selection of antique diamond jewellery dating from, c.1890 (diamond)
1766502 A selection of antique diamond jewellery dating from, c.1890 (diamond); Private Collection; (add.info.: A selection of antique diamond jewellery dating from circa 1890)

A selection of cameo and intaglio rings
1766471 A selection of cameo and intaglio rings; Private Collection; (add.info.: A selection of cameo and intaglio rings.); Photo © Christie's Images

Children dancing in a ring (chromolitho)
8677291 Children dancing in a ring (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Children dancing in a ring)

Ancient Roman walls of Chester (litho)
8672213 Ancient Roman walls of Chester (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The ancient Roman walls of the city of Chester, Cheshire)

Portrait of Machtelt Suijs, c.1540-45 (oil on wood)
XOS5880845 Portrait of Machtelt Suijs, c.1540-45 (oil on wood) by Heemskerck, Maerten van (1498-1574); 107x97 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Painting by Maerten van Heemskerck)

Portrait of a Woman with a Prayer Book, 1569-70 (oil on panel)
5859903 Portrait of a Woman with a Prayer Book, 1569-70 (oil on panel) by Bruyn, Bartholomaus the Younger (c.1530-c.1610); The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: Bartholomaeus Bruyn)

"Can you come to the jeweler's with me to-morrow, dearest? I'd like you to choose the ring yourself."
8670284 "Can you come to the jeweler's with me to-morrow, dearest? I'd like you to choose the ring yourself." "In that case perhaps you'd better save up a little longer

Do You Know: Why do women wear wedding rings? (colour litho)
8668114 Do You Know: Why do women wear wedding rings? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Why do women wear wedding rings)

Boxing match, White City, London (b/w photo)
8676182 Boxing match, White City, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boxing match, White City, London)

Sapphire from a ring, c.1882-1930s (sapphire)
7227134 Sapphire from a ring, c.1882-1930s (sapphire); Private Collection; (add.info.: Set with a cushion-shaped sapphire, weighing approximately 35.09 carats)

A selection of 16th, 17th and 18th century rings
1766469 A selection of 16th, 17th and 18th century rings; Private Collection; (add.info.: A selection of 16th, 17th and 18th century rings.); Photo © Christie's Images

Memorials of Luther (engraving)
8627651 Memorials of Luther (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Memorials of Luther)

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"Finger Ring: A Timeless Symbol of Beauty and Power" Throughout history, the finger ring has served as a captivating accessory that transcends time and culture. From ancient civilizations to modern times, this small yet significant piece of jewelry has adorned the fingers of countless individuals, each with their own story to tell. In the Chateau de Dourdan, April brings forth an exquisite 15th-century finger ring created by Jean Limbourg. Its intricate design reflects the craftsmanship and attention to detail prevalent during that era. Similarly, St. Peter Enthroned with St. John the Baptist and St. Paul showcases a stunning 16th-century ring that captures religious symbolism in its delicate form. Traveling back even further in time, we encounter a gold ring with a cameo from the 3rd century B. C. , crafted from gold and sardonyx. This ancient masterpiece speaks volumes about the artistic skills possessed by our ancestors who carved intricate designs into stone. Moving forward to another remarkable creation from antiquity is a finger ring dating back to the 3rd-2nd century B. C. , featuring floral inlay made of gold, garnet, and rock crystal. The fusion of these precious materials demonstrates both elegance and sophistication. As we delve deeper into history's treasure trove, we stumble upon a Late Roman finger ring from the 6th-7th century whose creator remains unknown but left behind an enduring legacy through their craftsmanship. The allure continues with Etruscan gold jewelry dating back to 350-300 B. C. , showcasing elaborate designs that reflect societal values during that period. Fast-forwarding centuries later brings us face-to-face with wedding rings from the 17th-18th century crafted out of gilt brass—a testament to love's endurance throughout generations. But not all rings reveal their secrets at first glance; some conceal hidden compartments within them like a fascinating 19th-century golden beauty does—offering a glimpse into the mysteries of its wearer.