Contemporary More Rings
CONTEMPORARY STYLE
Contemporary jewelry is inextricably linked with the moment in which it is created, frequently reflecting current social, cultural and political issues such as environmental consciousness, identity and sustainability. It’s informed by fashion trends, from the chokers of the 1990s to the large chain necklaces of the early 2000s.
Jewelry is one of the oldest forms of adornment. Lockets made of silver or gold have been treasured gifts for hundreds of years, for example, and charm bracelets, which have existed since prehistoric times, didn’t become especially popular until the 19th-century reign of Queen Victoria. For many centuries, fine jewelry was used primarily to express wealth or status through lavish materials. Then, in the 1960s, a concept known as the “critique of preciousness” emerged, with jewelers creating pieces that did not get their value from gemstones or precious metals. Instead, it was the jeweler’s artistic vision that was prized and elevated.
This shift still informs Contemporary jewelry being made by artists today. Whether they are using cheap, found materials and working with provocative geometric shapes or seeking out the rarest stones, they are imbuing their work with meaning through their skills, techniques and ideas. Innovative designers such as Elsa Peretti, who popularized sculptural sterling-silver jewelry for Tiffany & Co., and David Yurman, who twisted metal into the simple yet striking Cable bracelet, have also influenced the direction of Contemporary jewelry’s forms and aesthetics.
Meanwhile, technological advancements like metal alloys and laser engraving have led to new possibilities in jewelry design. Now, edgy makers and brands as well as minimalist designers are pushing Contemporary jewelry forward into the 21st century.
Find a collection of Contemporary rings, earrings, necklaces and other jewelry on 1stDibs.
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Style: Contemporary
18 Karat White Gold 4.12 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond Eternity Band Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold 4.12 Carat Emerald-Cut Natural Emerald and Diamond Eternity Band Ring
This masterful lush green emerald and...
Category
2010s Indian Contemporary More Rings
Materials
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
1.32 Carat Diamond "Tentaculum" Wavy Band in Brushed 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
An original design by Eytan Brandes presents the perfect union of yellow gold and diamonds. Instead of the gold serving primarily as a delivery system for the stones, this ring give...
Category
2010s American Contemporary More Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
The ReBelles Making Waves Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
‘The ReBelles’, takes inspiration from heroines throughout history, celebrating their achievements, intellects, and courage. Comprising of seven limited-edition made-to order cocktail rings, each piece showcases Stephen Webster’s impeccable craftsmanship and attention to detail and is bursting with unique personality and charisma, referencing the heroine who inspired it.
Inspired by the activist Rachel Carson, a marine biologist who was the first to question the extensive use of synthetic pesticides and the damage they caused to the health of people and the environment. Set in 18ct White Gold, featuring a central carved Moonstone face with Grey and White Diamond spines.
Rachel Carson spent most of her life below the water line. A marine biologist in the US bureau of fishers by trade, she was also a great writer and storyteller and eventually towelled down and turned her hand to become a full-time nature writer. Carson’s nonfiction Trilogy of The Seas became unlikely best sellers.
Her last book published two years before she died really ruffled some feathers, Silent Spring, another non-fiction was very much about dry land. Carson questioned the extensive use of synthetic pesticides, the damage they caused to the health of people and the environment in general and this attention was not universally welcomed. There was a fierce backlash from the chemical companies and many questions asked of government bodies and individuals who had accepted the lobbying without question as to the obvious side effects. The book and reaction spurred a reversal of the national pesticide policy, the universal banning of DDT and a grassroots movement that led to the US environmental protection agency. Carson died before she could witness the massive impact she had started, however posthumously she was awarded the presidential medal of freedom by then President Carter...
Category
2010s British Contemporary More Rings
Materials
Moonstone, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Marquise Diamond Ring In 18 Karat Gold
Located in Athens, Ekali
Designer: Alexia Gryllaki
Dimensions: 7x22mm
Ring Size UK M 1/2 US 6 1/2
Weight: approximately 5.6g
Barcode: NEX4004
Marquise patterns ring in 18 karat yellow gold with marquise a...
Category
2010s Greek Contemporary More Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Contemporary 0.31 Carat Natural Emerald & Diamond Band 18 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
Crafted in 18 carat yellow gold, this delightful contemporary ring holds an alluring natural green emerald flanked by eight glistening round brilliant cut diamonds shimmering in unis...
Category
20th Century Australian Contemporary More Rings
Materials
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Contemporary 0.90 Carat Diamond Crossover Engagement Ring 18 Carat White Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
Evoking memories of love forged in deepest winter, the stunning 18 carat white gold Melia Ring holds an enchanting brilliant diamond at her apex, held aloft by graceful crossover sho...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary More Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Rose Gold Pink Tourmaline and Enamel Diamond Ring
Located in Astoria, NY
We present you this new color variation of this popular ring from S.Georgios designer with white Enamel, Pink Tourmaline, and Diamonds in 18 Karat Rose Gold. This stunning piece feat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary More Rings
Materials
Tourmaline, Star Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Rose Gold, 18...
18 Karat Yellow Gold Pinky Tea Ring with Natural Emerald and Sculptural Detail
Located in Berlin, DE
This ring is made of 18 karat yellow gold with natural emerald (4.92 carats, octagon cut, 0,47 inches in length), and displays a beautiful neon glow with deep color. and sculptural detail. It belongs to Tea collection, which was featured in Vogue UA. It has a tiny tea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary More Rings
Materials
Beryl, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White and Yellow Gold 1 1/2 Carat 2 Prong Cup Set Diamond 5 Stone Ring Band
Located in New York, NY
Sparkle bright with this magnificent 1 1/2 cttw diamond ring. Sporting a shining yellow gold band, this ring glows with 5 round-cut diamonds in a gleaming white gold. The gold is 14k...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary More Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Steven Battelle 5.5 Carat Octagonal Green Tourmaline 22K Gold Ring
Located in Soquel, CA
A fancy cut 10 x 12 mm olive colored octagonal green tourmaline is held with intricate ancient-inspired fine hand applied wire work and granulation in this masterpiece of artisanal h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary More Rings
Materials
Tourmaline, 22k Gold
Aquamarine Round & Diamond Ring In 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Tresor Beautiful Ring feature 1.35 carats of Aquamarine or 0.12 carats of Diamond. The Ring are an ode to the luxurious yet classic beauty with sparkly gemstones and feminine hues. T...
Category
2010s American Contemporary More Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Chrysoberyl Cat's Eye with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Chrysoberyl Cat's Eye 2.05 carats with Diamond 0.08 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Width: 0.8 cm
Length: 1.0 cm
Ring Size: 52
Total Weight: 3.74 grams
"We first opened...
Category
2010s Thai Contemporary More Rings
Materials
Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Gold
Solid Natural Untreated Australian 3.85ct Black Opal Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Sydney, AU
The ‘Midnight Kiss’ opal ring features a graceful and unique design. Masterfully handcrafted in our elegant 18K white gold, the attractive black opal...
Category
2010s Australian Contemporary More Rings
Materials
Black Opal, Opal, White Gold, 18k Gold
Peridot with Ruby and Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Peridot 4.26 carats with Ruby 1.10 carats and Diamond 0.70 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Width: 2.0 cm
Length: 1.0 cm
Ring Size: 49
Total Weight: 6.88 grams
Per...
Category
2010s Thai Contemporary More Rings
Materials
Ruby, Peridot, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Long Snake Diamonds and Tsavorites ring in 18k Gold & Silver
Located in Bilbao, ES
Long Snake Diamonds and Tsavorites ring in 18k Gold & Silver
Ring in 18K gold weighing 2.28 g, silver 5.22 g, 213 diamonds 1.50 ct and 134 tsavorites 1.13 ct
◘ Weight 8,027 gr.
◘ G...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary More Rings
Materials
Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Silver
Emerald Marquise & Aquamarine Unshape Ring In 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Tresor Gemstone Ring features 4.88 carats Gemstone in 18k yellow gold. The Ring are an ode to the luxurious yet classic beauty with sparkly diamonds. Their contemporary and modern de...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Signet Ring with Wild Boar Passant & Three-Masted Ship in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This intriguing signet ring features a wild boar with curly tail (meaning he's not young) and open mouth (meaning he's rude) walking to the right inside of a shield. Above the boar...
Category
Late 20th Century American Contemporary More Rings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Aquamarine Rectengle Ring In 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Tresor Beautiful Ring feature 39.65 total carats of Aquamarine. The Ring are an ode to the luxurious yet classic beauty with sparkly gemstones and feminine hues. Their contemporary a...
Category
2010s American Contemporary More Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ethiopian Opal Pear Shape, Blue Sapphire & Diamond Ring In 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Tresor Beautiful Ring feature 21.75 carats of Gemstone Or 0.39 of Diamond. The Ring are an ode to the luxurious yet classic beauty with sparkly gemstones and feminine hues. Their co...
Category
2010s American Contemporary More Rings
Materials
Opal, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Aquamarine Carved Ring In 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Tresor Beautiful Ring feature 19.88 total carats of Aquamarine. The Ring are an ode to the luxurious yet classic beauty with sparkly gemstones and feminine hues. Their contemporary a...
Category
2010s American Contemporary More Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pink Tourmaline Oval Ring In 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Tresor Diamond Ring features 1.56 cts Emerald in 18k white gold. The Ring are an ode to the luxurious yet classic beauty with sparkly diamonds. Their contemporary and modern design m...
Category
2010s American Contemporary More Rings
Materials
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire Oval & Diamond Ring In 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Tresor Diamond Ring features 0.18 cts diamond and 3.20 cts Blue Sapphire in 18k white gold. The Ring are an ode to the luxurious yet classic beauty with sparkly diamonds. Their conte...
Category
2010s American Contemporary More Rings
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Emerald Marquise & Rhodolite Unshape Ring In 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Tresor Gemstone Ring features 4.87 carats Gemstone in 18k yellow gold. The Ring are an ode to the luxurious yet classic beauty with sparkly diamonds. Their contemporary and modern de...
Category
2010s American Contemporary More Rings
Materials
Rhodolite, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Emerald Oval & Diamond Ring In 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Tresor Diamond Ring features 0.21 cts diamond and 1.95 cts Emerald in 18k white gold. The Ring are an ode to the luxurious yet classic beauty with sparkly diamonds. Their contemporar...
Category
2010s American Contemporary More Rings
Materials
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Rainbow Sapphire and Diamond Band Ring
Located in Astoria, NY
S. Georgios designer offers 18 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring featuring 1.7 Carats of princess cut Multicolor Sapphires set in an invisible setting creating a beautiful rainbow. On the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary More Rings
Materials
Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire,...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire Oval & Diamond Ring In 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Tresor Diamond Ring features 0.18 cts diamond and 3.20 cts Gemstone in 18k white gold. The Ring are an ode to the luxurious yet classic beauty with sparkly diamonds. Their contempora...
Category
2010s American Contemporary More Rings
Materials
Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Sapphire 5.83 Carat Ring with Diamonds 2.45 Carats Total 18k Gold
Located in Carlsbad, CA
Sapphire = 5.83 Carat
Cut: Oval
112 Round Diamonds = 2.45 Carats
( Color: F, Clarity: VS )
Metal: 18K Gold
Ring Size: 6.25* US
*It can be resized complimentary
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary More Rings
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Aquamarine Carved Ring In 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Tresor Beautiful Ring feature 29.77 total carats of Aquamarine. The Ring are an ode to the luxurious yet classic beauty with sparkly gemstones and feminine hues. Their contemporary a...
Category
2010s American Contemporary More Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Cerified 8.79 Carat Oval Ceylon Sapphire Ring Set with Diamonds
Located in Carlsbad, CA
Mesmerizing large GIA Certified Blue Ceylon Sapphire Ring with a halo of round diamonds. This beautiful cocktail sapphire ring is a great accent of sophistication. It would be a grea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary More Rings
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Multi-Color Sapphire Band Ring
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer presents this gorgeous 18 Karat Rose Gold Band Ring with two rows of invisible set Rainbow color Princess Cut natural Sapphires with a total weight of 2.82 Carats...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary More Rings
Materials
Purple Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sa...
Diamond Ring 0.45 Carats Total Platinum
Located in Carlsbad, CA
Diamonds = 0.45 Carats
( Color: D, Clarity: VS )
Metal: Platinum
Ring Size: 6* US
*It can be resized complimentary
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary More Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 15.02 Carat Sapphire Ring with Diamonds 2.25 Carats Platinum
Located in Carlsbad, CA
GIA Certified Sapphire = 15.02 Carat
Diamonds = 2.25 Carats
( Color: F, Clarity: VS )
Metal: Platinum, 18K Gold
Ring Size: 6.25 US
It can be resized complimentary
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary More Rings
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, ...
Diamond Eternity Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
Elegant and timeless eternity ring in 18 karat yellow gold. Set with 95 brilliant-cut diamonds of G/H colour and si/i clarity. Arranged in three rows and delicately set in leave-shap...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary More Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Ruby 3.65ct Diamond Platinum Floral Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Retro-inspired Starburst Cocktail Ring is Stunning
Features GIA Genuine Ruby and Diamonds expertly crafted in solid Platinum and an approximate total weight of 10.89 grams.
The exq...
Category
1980s Vintage Contemporary More Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Natural Yellow Diamond Band Ring 0.45 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP
Champagne Diamonds = 0.45 Carats
Stone Size: 2.00 - 2.20 mm
Number Of Stones: 9
Metal: 14K Yellow Gold
Ring Size: 7* US
*It can be resized c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary More Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Small Cushion Ring with Cabochon Chalcedony and Iolite
Located in New York, NY
18kt white gold small cushion ring with cabochon chalcedony and iolite.
Sized to order.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Rings
Materials
Chalcedony, Iolite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Solid Natural Untreated Australian 1.38ct Boulder Opal Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Sydney, AU
Symbolising wisdom, the ‘Sophie’ engagement opal ring features an elegant boulder opal (1.38ct) ethically sourced from Winton mines in Queensland, Australia. The hues of yellow, juic...
Category
2010s Australian Contemporary More Rings
Materials
Opal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Turquoise Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Turquoise Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Width: 2.3 cm
Length: 2.1 cm
Ring Size: 56
Total Weight: 33.85grams
"We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated in the v...
Category
2010s Thai Contemporary More Rings
Materials
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
Solid Natural Untreated Australian 1.35ct Boulder Opal Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Sydney, AU
Simple yet elegant, the ‘Crystal Cascade’ opal ring features a boulder opal (1.35ct) ethically sourced from famous Winton mines in Queensland, Australia. The striking blue-green play...
Category
2010s Australian Contemporary More Rings
Materials
Opal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Blue Topaz Ring with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold
Blue topaz 2.50 carats approx.
Diamonds 0.20 carat approx.
Ring size US 7, can be sized
Limited edition
Skilfully crafted from 18 karat yellow gold, ...
Category
2010s American Contemporary More Rings
Materials
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2.87 Carat Morganite Fancy Ring in 18Karat Rose Gold with White Diamond.
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This collection includes a range of Morganite, which is a symbol of love and relationships, making it an excellent choice for a variety of applications. Accented with White Diamonds ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary More Rings
Materials
Morganite, White Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
GIA 18K Yellow Gold Pear Shape BLUE SAPPHIRE DIAMOND Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Specifications:
Main Stone: Pear Cut Blue Sapphire 9.35x6.69x5.36mm
Side stones: Diamonds 42 Pieces
Diamond Color: H
Diamond Clarity: VS2
Metal: 18K Gold (Au 70-75%)
Weight: ...
Category
2010s American Contemporary More Rings
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Yellow Diamond Band Ring 0.45 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP
Champagne Diamonds = 0.45 Carats
Stone Size: 2.00 - 2.20 mm
Number Of Stones: 9
Metal: 14K Yellow Gold
Ring Size: 7* US
*It can be resized c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary More Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Steven Battelle 18.5 Carat Cushion Cabochon Green Tourmaline 18K Gold Ring
Located in Soquel, CA
A bright green "gumdrop" of a 15 mm square cushion Brazilian green tourmaline is held diagonally in an signature "4 point with spirals and jawan" handmade setting atop a tapered mat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary More Rings
Materials
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century 18 Karat White Gold with White Black Diamonds Orchid Cocktail Ring
Located in Palermo, Italy PA
A stunning dragonfly and orchid-flower cocktail ring masterfully created entirely by hand from 18-karat white gold and featuring the entire bloom of a real orchid. Each petal of the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary More Rings
Materials
Black Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Lucky Clover Ring 18k White Gold with Diamonds and Central Lemmon Citrine
Located in Bilbao, ES
Lucky Clover Ring 18K White Gold with Diamonds and central Lemmon Citrine
Ring 18K White Gold with Citrine as the Center Stone surrounded by Diamonds
White Gold 18K
Peridot 1,8 cm x...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary More Rings
Materials
Diamond, Citrine, White Gold, 18k Gold
Emerald 14 Karat Gold Ring Adjustabe
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
6 pcs Emerald Gold Ring Onesie Adjustable J Dauphin
J Dauphin "Truthfulness" made in 14K Yellow Gold
Open Ring which is tiny adjustable between Us sizes 5-8
In modern mysticism, t...
Category
2010s American Contemporary More Rings
Materials
Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
The ReBelles Rocket Girl Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
‘The ReBelles’, takes inspiration from heroines throughout history, celebrating their achievements, intellects, and courage. Comprising of seven limited-edition made-to order cocktai...
Category
2010s British Contemporary More Rings
Materials
Purple Sapphire, Paraiba, Tourmaline, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Amethyst, ...
The ReBelles Double Dutch Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
‘The ReBelles’, takes inspiration from heroines throughout history, celebrating their achievements, intellects, and courage. Comprising of seven limited-edition made-to order cocktail rings, each piece showcases Stephen Webster’s impeccable craftsmanship and attention to detail and is bursting with unique personality and charisma, referencing the heroine who inspired it.
Inspired by Mata Hari, the rumoured double agent working for both sides during the Great War. Set in 18ct Rose Gold with a central Peridot surrounded by Diamonds, with a jewelled snake set with Diamonds, Rubies and Pink Sapphires and gold tassels.
Margaretha Zelle was born in Leeuwarden Holland in 1876 and had a somewhat tragic early life. Starting with her once-prosperous family losing everything after disastrous oil speculations and finishing with the divorce of her abusive husband and death of one of her children. Maragaretha turned to the study of Malaysian culture and dance whilst stationed in the Dutch East Indies. In an attempt to support herself, she worked as a circus performer, artist and model, before turning her hand to the latest art form emerging from the European nightlife scene, known as modern dance.
Moving to Paris, Margaretha combined her traditional Malaysian dance with something even more exotic, she completed the seductive mystery by assuming the persona of Mata Hari, a Javanese princess of Hindu birth and full of eastern promise. Carefree and provocative, she was often photographed in nothing more than a bejewelled breastplate and a nude body stocking, which she later discarded.
Penetrating the wealthiest and most influential circles, she inspired a myriad of impersonators. Her notorious sensuality and eroticism meant Mata was never short of suitors, high ranking officers, politicians and the idle rich across Europe. Her liaisons meant she regularly crossed borders, never feeling particularly aligned to any one nationality. As the Great War progressed, accusations started to fly that Mata Hari was, in fact, a double agent, used by both sides to spread covert material via the notoriously unreliable medium of ‘pillow talk’. Unable to defend her innocence and, to a certain extent, revelling in her notoriety, after intense interrogation by the French army, she was executed by firing squad in 1917.
Since then, there has been a swell of opinion that Margaretha Zelle was forced by circumstance and the times to reinvent herself as an instinct to survive. More a victim than a traitor.
The Double Dutch ReBelle, embodies Mata Hari’s exotic ways with a central Peridot and Diamond surround and a Diamond jewellery snake. Representing her sensual dance moves the mount is crafted with bejewelled hands in 18ct rose Gold, set with a Diamond jewellery snake, Rubies and pink Sapphires, and tassels hanging draws reference from her seductive costumes. The Double Dutch Ring...
Category
2010s British Contemporary More Rings
Materials
Pink Sapphire, Ruby, Peridot, Diamond, Sapphire, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century 18-Karat White Gold 2.4-Carat Round-Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Palermo, Italy PA
This 18-karat white gold and diamond cocktail ring is sleek and modern. It features 2.4 carats of brilliant round-cut white pavé diamonds set into white gold.
Measuring 1.8 cm wid...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary More Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
2.04 Carat Citrine Fancy Ring in 18Karat Yellow Gold with White Diamond.
Located in Hong Kong, HK
It is a fancy citrine ring in an octagon shape. This ring made of precious stone has a timeless, exquisite appeal that can be worn on a variety of occasions. Materials such as citri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary More Rings
Materials
Citrine, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
The ReBelles Swan Song Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
‘The ReBelles’, takes inspiration from heroines throughout history, celebrating their achievements, intellects, and courage. Comprising of seven limited-edition made-to order cocktai...
Category
2010s British Contemporary More Rings
Materials
Tourmaline, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
The ReBelles Red Sail Sunset Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
‘The ReBelles’, takes inspiration from heroines throughout history, celebrating their achievements, intellects, and courage. Comprising of seven limited-edition made-to order cocktail rings, each piece showcases Stephen Webster’s impeccable craftsmanship and attention to detail and is bursting with unique personality and charisma, referencing the heroine who inspired it.
Taking inspiration from Ching Shih, a legendary pirate who commanded The Red Flag Fleet consisting of 1,800 ships and a vast crew of some 80,000 men. Set in 18ct Yellow Gold with a central Orange Citrine (shown in 17.57ct) and cabochon Ruby sails, White Diamonds and tattoo detailing using black plating.
After a mega pirate of the seven seas Ching, died in 1807, his wife was the unlikely but more than capable successor. She was known from then on as Ching Shih, which translates to ‘Ching’s widow’. As she stepped comfortably into his pirate boots assuming the role of a pirate in chief, commanding The Red Flag Fleet of 1,800 ships and a vast crew of some 80,000 men.
By comparison, the famous pirate Black Beard, plundering the seas around the same time and had a mere four ships and 300 men. The Red Flag Fleet was formidable, robbing towns, markets, and villages from Macau to Canton. Ching managed to implement some basic codes of conduct: rape as well as the failure to share the bounty according to the agreed 80/20 split was punishable by death, and the less serious offence of a mid-life career change rewarded by having one’s ears chopped off.
The Qing dynasty, the Dutch and British Navy’s were no match for Ching Shih and her pirates of the Orient. In 1810 a truce was declared; widow Ching and the entire fleet were given amnesty. They got to keep the bounty and their freedom in exchange for hanging up their cutlasses, patches and parrots and lowering the Jolly Roger once and for all. Ching, not quite ready for a quiet life, opened a gambling house, where she made money at the mah-jong tables until her death at 69, a ripe old age for a pirate!
The Red Sail Sunset...
Category
2010s British Contemporary More Rings
Materials
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Citrine, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
The ReBelles Love On The Nile Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
‘The ReBelles’, takes inspiration from heroines throughout history, celebrating their achievements, intellects, and courage. Comprising of seven limited-edition made-to order cocktai...
Category
2010s British Contemporary More Rings
Materials
Blue Topaz, Black Pearl, Pearl, Black Diamond, Tsavorite, Yellow Gold, 1...
2.12 Carat Amethyst Fancy Ring in 18Karat Rose Gold with White Diamond.
Located in Hong Kong, HK
It is a fancy amethyst ring in an octagon shape. This ring made of precious stone has a timeless, exquisite appeal that can be worn on a variety of occasions. Materials such as ameth...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary More Rings
Materials
Amethyst, White Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
The ReBelles Joie De Vivre Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
‘The ReBelles’, takes inspiration from heroines throughout history, celebrating their achievements, intellects, and courage. Comprising of seven limited-edition made-to order cocktail rings, each piece showcases Stephen Webster’s impeccable craftsmanship and attention to detail and is bursting with unique personality and charisma, referencing the heroine who inspired it.
Influenced by Marsha P Johnson...
Category
2010s British Contemporary More Rings
Materials
Tsavorite, Sapphire, Spinel, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Effy 14K Rose Gold, 2.16 CTW Diamond and Emerald Panther Ring
By Effy
Located in Derby, NY
Effy 14K Rose Gold, 2.16 CTW Diamond and Emerald Panther Ring
You'll love wearing this eye-catching ring from the EFFY Panther Collection! This ring cont...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary More Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Rose Gold
7.79Carat Citrine Fancy Ring in 18Karat Yellow Gold with White Diamond.
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This is fancy Citrine Ring in Octagon shape purple hue. The Ring is elegant and can be worn for many occasions. The Citrine around the ring add to the beauty and elegance of the ring...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary More Rings
Materials
Citrine, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
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