VR Jewels 14K Yellow Gold Clover Amethyst Diamond Cocktail Ring 1.82 Ct
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant flower cocktail ring features a beautifully cut clover-shaped amethyst totaling 1.82 carat, set in 14k yellow gold.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.94 Carat Emerald-cut Statement A Classic Statement Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
We refine the inside edges, pressure points and balance of this High Jewelry Statement Ring in 14K White Gold so that the ring feels reassuringly present without pinching, spinning o...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.7 Carat Round Brilliant Statement Brilliant White SI 14K White Gold
Located in Mumbai, IN
Diamond shape & cut: Round cut Colour family: Brilliant White Clarity profile: Slightly Included (SI) Approximate total carat weight: 0.7 carats Metal & finish: 14K White Gol...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.50ctw White & Yellow Natural Diamond 14K Gold Two Tone Ring
Located in Sewickley, PA
This elegant 14k white and yellow gold ring showcases a striking two-tone design that highlights its brilliance and craftsmanship.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Channel Set Round Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Dome Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Channel Set Round Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Dome Ring is a stunning piece crafted from 14K yellow gold, featuring natural diamonds that add brilliance and elegance.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Ring, 14k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 5
Located in McLeansville, NC
Step into the elegance of the Art Deco era with this stunning sapphire and diamond ring, crafted in luxurious 14k yellow gold. This size 5 ring features a captivating sapphire center...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Heart Shaped Emerald 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Heart Shaped Emerald 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Bypass Ring is a radiant combination of luxury and color.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Double Row Pear Cut 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Double Row Pear Cut 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring is a luxurious statement piece that combines elegance with creativity.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,193Sale Price / item|20% Off
Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Wave Band Dome Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Wave Band Dome Ring is a stunning piece from the Bold Gold Collection, featuring natural full-cut diamonds set in 14K yellow gold.
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
14K Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Serpent Ring with 0.57 Carat Weight of Diamond
Located in New York, NY
Striking vintage serpent-style snake ring crafted in solid 14K yellow gold, featuring a coiled wrap design with a diamond-studded snake head.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Orange Diamond Round Brilliant Halo Engagement Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This engagement ring features a dazzling Natural Orange diamond 0.95 carat round brilliant -cut, radiating pure brilliance and fire. The center diamond is beautifully framed by a ha...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold 3-Stone Ring Diamond Natural Cabochon Emerald Ring 3.96 CT
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Make a statement of refined elegance and bold color with this stunning three-stone ring in rich 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.27 Carat Emerald-cut Statement A Classic Statement Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Your preferred finger size, proportions and wearing habits are all considered as we adapt this High Jewelry Statement Ring in 14K White Gold, fine-tuning height, width and under-gall...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1 Carat Asscher Statement Brilliant White 14K Gold Elegant Sparkle Signature
Located in Mumbai, IN
Diamond shape & cut: Asscher cut Colour family: Brilliant White Clarity profile: On Request Approximate total carat weight: 1 carats Metal & finish: 14K White Gold (other gol...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,944Sale Price / item|20% Off
Sapphire Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Open Wrap Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Sapphire Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Open Wrap Ring combines sophistication with modern design.
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
10 Carat Marquise Statement Gold Unparalleled Brilliance Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
We refine the inside edges, pressure points and balance of this High Jewelry Statement Ring in 14K White Gold so that the ring feels reassuringly present without pinching, spinning o...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14k Yellow Gold Round Brilliant Diamond Cluster Halo Engagement Ring for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold, featuring a central cluster of mixed cut diamonds totaling 0.62ct.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Eternal Shine Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Pink Sapphire Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Eternal Shine Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Pink Sapphire Ring features a stunning blend of natural diamonds, pink sapphires, blue sapphires, and black diamonds, set in 14K yellow gold.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Round Baguette 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Eternity Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted in 14K yellow gold, this ring features 0.65 carats of diamonds alongside 4.77 carats of emeralds.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1 Carat Oval Statement Brilliant White 14K White Gold Pure Sophistication
Located in Mumbai, IN
Diamond shape & cut: Oval cut Clarity profile: On Request Approximate total carat weight: 1 carats Metal & finish: 14K White Gold (other gold colours and finishes available o...
White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Minimalist Turquoise 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Polished Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Minimalist Turquoise 14K Yellow Gold Polished Diamond Ring is an elegant piece crafted from 14K yellow gold.
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Handcrafted Bezel Set Oval Zambian Emerald Signet Ring with 14k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 14K yellow gold, this Handcrafted Bezel Set Oval Emerald Signet Ring showcases a vibrant 0.9ct oval-cut Zambian emerald in a sleek bezel setting.
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
80s Vintage Ridged Dome Ring 14k Yellow Gold 6 Estate Cocktail Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage dome ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (circa 1980s).
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Classic Band 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Smooth Dome Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Classic Band 14K Yellow Gold Smooth Dome Diamond Ring is a sophisticated and elegant piece crafted in 14K yellow gold.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Retro Black Star Sapphire Ring, 3.34ct, Size 8
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This striking 14-karat yellow gold ring features a captivating oval cabochon black star sapphire, bezel-set at the center. The sapphire weighs approximately 3.34 carats and displays ...
Star Sapphire, Black Star, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Enamel Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Open Wrap Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your style with this exquisite open wrap ring crafted from luxurious 14K yellow gold. Adorned with natural fancy diamonds totaling 0.18 carats and 0.14 carats of round diamon...
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Crossover Band Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Open Wrap Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Crossover Band Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Open Wrap Ring is a breathtaking masterpiece crafted from luxurious 14K yellow gold.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Marquise Ruby and Diamond Border Triple Row Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 5.5 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 4.1 Grams Gemstone Specifications: Gemstones: 9 re...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.02 Carat Emerald-cut Statement A Classic Statement Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
It can be realised in a range of 14K White Gold tones, with the High Jewelry Statement Ring scaled slightly up or down to suit more delicate hands or those accustomed to substantial ...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Majestic 14K Yellow Gold Oval-Cut Opal Ring with Diamond Encrusted Halo
Located in New York, NY
An ode to sophistication and rarity, this 14K Yellow Gold Oval-Cut Opal Ring is a true statement of luxury.
Opal, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
70s Abstract Jade Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Metal & Hallmark: 14 karat yellow gold. The ring is hallmarked "14k"
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
11ct Aquamarine Ring Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Square Cocktail Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Metal & Hallmark: 14 karat yellow gold. The ring is hallmarked "14k"
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.8 Carat Oval Statement A Classic Statement Heirloom Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Diamond shape & cut: Oval cut Colour family: Brilliant White Clarity profile: On Request Approximate total carat weight: 2.8 carats Metal & finish: 14K White Gold (other gold...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Classic White Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Eternity Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Classic White Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Eternity Band Ring is a stunning symbol of everlasting elegance.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Heart Emerald Triple Band Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Heart Emerald Triple Band Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Spiral Ring is a luxurious blend of timeless elegance and vibrant color.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Opal Diamond Ring Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Oval Crown Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Metal & Hallmark: 14 karat yellow gold. The ring is hallmarked "14k"
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$975Sale Price|25% Off
Natural Blue Topaz Vintage Style Ring in 14K Yellow Gold, 2.25 Carat
Located in Bangkok, TH
CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 9-14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 3-8 Total Gemstones Weight: 2.25 carat.
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Minimal 14K Yellow Gold 1.27Ct Natural Emerald & Diamond Half Eternity Band Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
All gemstones are securely prong-set in 14K yellow gold. The ring measures approximately 0.9 inches in width, 0.1 inch in height and 0.1 inch in depth, with a total weight of around ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Alternating Sapphire and Diamond Ring, 0.75ctw, 1980
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Elegant and balanced, this alternating sapphire and diamond ring is crafted in 14 karat yellow gold, offering a timeless blend of color and brilliance. The design features a refined ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Duo White Topaz Blue Sapphire 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant solitaire ring features a captivating Duo White Topaz Blue Sapphire 14K Yellow Gold Ring.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Retro Freshwater Pearl Cluster Ring, Size 7.25, USA
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This elegant 14 Karat Freshwater Pearl Cluster Ring features a striking three-band split design adorned with forty freshwater pearls. The pearls are creamy-white and display a soft n...
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage Green Oval Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 6.5 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 2.5 Grams Ring Height: 7.18 mm Gemstone Specificat...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
5 Carat Oval Statement Brilliant White / D color VS 14K White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Diamond shape & cut: Oval cut Colour family: Brilliant White Clarity profile: Very Slightly Included (VS) Approximate total carat weight: 5 carats Metal & finish: 14K White G...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
9 Carat Pear Statement Brilliant White / J color SI 14K White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Diamond shape & cut: Pear cut Colour family: Brilliant White Clarity profile: Slightly Included (SI) Approximate total carat weight: 9 carats Metal & finish: 14K White Gold (...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
4 Carat Oval Statement Brilliant White / G color VVS 14K White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Diamond shape & cut: Oval cut Colour family: Brilliant White Clarity profile: Very Very Slightly Included (VVS) Approximate total carat weight: 4 carats Metal & finish: 14K W...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Pink Rubellite Garnet, Blue Paraiba and Tourmaline Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 11 (resizing available for a fee) Ring Height: 13.86 mm Total Weight: 8.2 Grams Gemstone Specificat...
Diamond, Garnet, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold 0.92ctw Oval Cut Ruby & 1.00ctw Marquee Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Sewickley, PA
This exquisite ring is a vibrant display of vintage elegance, crafted in rich 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Style Blue Topaz & Blue Sapphire Cocktail 14K Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Make a dazzling statement with the duo gemstone ring. Crafted from 14k gold, enhanced with black rhodium plating, it is punctuated with sky blue topaz and sapphire to bring vibrant s...
Sapphire, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
Rainbow Color Multi Gemstones Vintage Style Cluster Dome 14K Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Ring Information Style: Vintage Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Weight: 5.18 g.
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hand Engraved 14K Yellow & White Gold Emerald Cut 3.50ctw Synthetic Ruby Ring
Located in Sewickley, PA
This exquisite vintage ring is masterfully crafted in 14K yellow and white gold, showcasing intricate hand-engraved detailing along the shoulders and bezel.
Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$8,504Sale Price / item|20% Off
Intricate Filigree 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Cigar Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Diamond Cigar Band Ring features a bold and luxurious design crafted from 14K yellow and white gold.
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1.51 Carat Asscher Statement Brilliant White Gold Refined Light Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Diamond shape & cut: Asscher cut Colour family: Brilliant White Clarity profile: On Request Approximate total carat weight: 1.51 carats Metal & finish: 14K Yellow Gold (other...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Nari Fine Jewels Oval Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
Enjoy the beauty and sparkle created by Nari Fine Jewels, 0.40 carat oval sapphire and diamond ring crafted in 14K yellow gold. On each side of the shank are two round-cut diamonds t...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
8 Carat Emerald-cut Statement Type IIa FL/IF 14K White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Diamond shape & cut: Emerald cut Colour family: Brilliant White Clarity profile: Flawless / Internally Flawless Approximate total carat weight: 8 carats Metal & finish: 14K White Gol...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14k Gold Multiple Gemstone Ring Birthstone Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brilliant Gemstone Ring is made of 14k solid gold featured with a natural sparkly gemstones.
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Go...
$6,017Sale Price / item|20% Off
Turquoise Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Enamel Signet Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Turquoise Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Enamel Signet Ring is a striking fusion of natural diamonds, turquoise, and enamel.
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Retro Style Multicolor Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Ring in 14K Yellow Gold 1.73Ct
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This Retro-style cluster ring features 6 octagon cut multi sapphires totaling 1.73 carats, set in rich 14k yellow gold. each sapphire measuring approximately 4 × 3 mm, Accenting the ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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