18k Yellow Gold Statement Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This bold design ring makes a statement! The bombe and fluted center resembling a stylized shell, the ring was made in Italy with fine craftsmanship. It weighs 18.4 grams, and measur...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 K Yellow Gold Statement Ring Green Torumaline Cabochon by De Vroomen
By De Vroomen
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Stunning 18 K yellow Gold Ring featuring a huge bezel set fascintaing green Tourmaline Cabochon. Started in 1967 in London by Leo and Ginnie de Vroomen the company is known for bold ...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Geometric Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Statement Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This striking 18K yellow gold Mid-20th Century cocktail ring is expertly crafted. Its large cushion surface rises a full 3/8 inches above the finger when worn, and is entirely worked...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,064Sale Price / item|20% Off
Georgian-inspired 18K Yellow Gold Statement Ring with 2.75Ct Deep Blue Sapphire
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite 18K yellow gold statement ring showcases a stunning octagon-cut deep blue sapphire weighing approximately 2.75 carats and measuring about 10 x 8 mm.
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pink Sapphire, Diamond and 18K Yellow Gold Statement Ring
Located in Derby, NY
Estate Ring, 2 Emerald Cut Pink Sapphire 2.50 ct 1 Baguette Cut Diamond 0.35 ct H-I VS2,18K Yellow Gold 8.60g. Size 7 Jewelry Type : Ring Metal Type : 18K Yellow Gold Metal Weight :...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1990 Ruby Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Statement Ring
Located in BILBAO, ES
Crafted in 1990, this bold 18 karat yellow gold ring showcases a striking multi-band design set with vivid rubies and structured diamond rows. Two parallel bands feature 18 square-c...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Statement Ring With 0.36ct Marquise Natural Diamond
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
A delicate and elegant 18K gold ring featuring a 0.36ct marquise-cut diamond of E color and VS1 clarity. Its graceful silhouette and brilliant sparkle make it a timeless piece for ev...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Unisex Cushion Tanzanite Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Statement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This statement ring is crafted in 18K Yellow Gold, the gold setting provides a warm and luxurious backdrop for the gemstones.
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lagos Caviar Diamond Sterling Silver & 18k Yellow Gold Statement Ring
By Lagos Caviar
Located in Towson, MD
A contemporary Lagos Caviar design ring crafted in sterling silver and 18 karat yellow gold, accented with thirty-two round brilliant diamonds weighing approximately 0.50 total carat...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Yellow and Orange Sapphire, White Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Statement Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Diamond 85-Кр57-2,59-3/5A Diamond 4-Кр57-0,03-3/5A Diamond 26-Кр57-0,74-7/5A Yellow Sapphire 52-1,87 ct Т- Orange Sapphire Weight 26,98 Size 17,2 With a heritage of ancient fine...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
18k Yellow Gold Statement Ring With 1.00 Carat Radiant Cut Natural Diamond
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This 18K Yellow Gold men’s ring showcases fine craftsmanship and precision-set diamonds, combining classic design with certified quality. Specifications: • Center Stone: 1ct Radian...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Susan Sadler Fresh Water Cultured Pearl Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Statement Ring
By Susan Sadler
Located in Towson, MD
One contemporary 18 karat yellow gold cocktail ring designed by Susan Sadler, celebrated for her bold and innovative use of pearls in fine jewelry. This striking ring features a lumi...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Statement Ring w 5.04 TCW Fancy Intense Yellow Natural Diamond
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This wording refers to the HPHT color enhancement and does not mean that the diamond is synthetic or lab-grown. This statement ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a stri...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Burle Marx London Blue Topaz 18k Yellow Gold Statement Ring with GIA Report
By Burle Marx
Located in Austin, TX
Designed by Burle Marx, this bold yellow gold statement ring reflects the sculptural spirit and richly colored gemstone focus associated with Brazilian modernist jewelry. Burle Marx ...
Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cabochon Cut Lapis Lazuli and Diamond in 18K Yellow Gold Statement Rings
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 2 Piece Cabochon Cut Rich Deep Blue Lapis Lazuli and 9 Piece Round Cut Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold. Ring Details: Item Type: Vintage Statement Ring Metal: 18K Yellow Gol...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Smokey Quartz & Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
Channel your inner 'Dynasty' wearing this ring! The twist motif 18k yellow gold statement ring features an oval rose-cut soft brown smoky quartz, measuring 21.1 x 15.1 mm, surrounded...
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Yellow Gold 7 mm South Sea Cultured Pearl Statement Ring Circa 1980
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A classic retro 18K yellow gold statement ring centered with a high-luster cultured pearl measuring approximately 7 mm in diameter.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Yellow Gold White Rose Cut Coral Bold Statement Ring Circa 1980
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro 18k yellow gold statement ring featuring a rare rose-cut white coral as its centerpiece.
Coral, Yellow Gold
Retro Brushed Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Statement Ring by R. Stone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro 18K yellow gold statement ring by R. Stone, featuring approximately 0.5 carat total natural diamonds and black diamonds (“salt and pepper”).
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Byzantine Style Emerald Green Cabochon Tourmaline, Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Large, ornate Byzantine style cushion shaped emerald green tourmaline, diamond and 18K yellow gold statement ring. High quality, impressive ring very similar to the Elizabeth Gage T...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
10 Carat Colombian Emerald & Diamond Halo Split Shank in 18K Gold Statement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
10 Carat Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald & Round Brilliant E-F/VS Diamond Vintage Retro Style Halo and 18K Yellow Gold Statement Ring. Details: Item Type: Statement Ring Metal: 18K Y...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring with GIA Certificate
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A striking vintage 18K yellow gold statement ring centered with an oval ruby weighing approximately 1.80 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 18k Yellow Gold 1.50ct Diamond Belt Buckle Cocktail Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Bold and luxurious, this 18K yellow gold statement ring features a unique buckle design.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern Gold Natural Multicolor Marquise & Colorless Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro 18K yellow gold statement ring featuring a bold three-layer stacked design set with multicolor gemstones, including marquise-cut ruby, sapphire, and emerald, each measuring app...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Retro Gold 2.5 Carat Natural Brownish Rose Cut Diamond Statement Ring 1980
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro 18K yellow gold statement ring featuring a natural brownish rose cut diamond measuring approximately 9.5 mm and weighing approximately 2.5 carats.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Retro Gold Natural Brownish Roman Carnelian Intaglio Statement Ring Circa 1980
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro 18k yellow gold statement ring, circa 1980, featuring an oval natural brownish Roman carnelian intaglio measuring approximately 13 x 9 mm.
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Solid 18k Yellow Gold Red Ruby & Diamond Byzantine Cocktail Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Exquisite and bold, this 18K yellow gold statement ring features a captivating Byzantine design.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern Gold Natural Diamond, Blue Topaz & Enamel Statement Ring by Hidalgo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A modern 18K yellow gold statement ring by renowned designer HIDALGO, stamped accordingly.
Blue Topaz, Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
$16,000Sale Price|20% Off
Sugarloaf Cabochon Cut Green Emerald & Round Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Sugarloaf Cabochon Cut Green Emerald & Round Diamond 5.3 ct 18k Yellow Gold Statement Ring The ring weighs 13.2 grams, size 6 (can fit size 4.5-6 fingers due to the sizing flex inn...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Gold Natural Vivid Yellow Diamond & Golden South Sea Pearl Ring Circa 1990
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro 18K yellow gold statement ring showcasing a high-luster Golden South Sea pearl measuring approximately 12.5 mm in diameter and 9.5 mm in height, with thick nacre.
Pearl, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Retro Gold Ancient Roman Coin Theodosius Made in Italy Statement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Magnificent 18K yellow gold statement ring, expertly crafted in Italy and set with an authentic ancient Roman coin of Emperor Theodosius.
Gold
18k Gold and Diamond Stella Thimble Ring
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This unique, 18K yellow gold statement ring is an embodiment of monumental power featuring 40 pavé round white diamonds at 1.2 mm each (0.36 carats).
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Retro Gold 1.25 Carat Natural Diamond Ruby & Sapphire Ring Circa 1970
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro 18k yellow gold statement ring showcasing approximately 1.5 carats of natural colorless diamonds, accented by twenty baguette-cut natural blue sapphires and four richly hued ca...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
7.81 Carat Pear Shaped Cabochon Emerald & Diamond in 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning 18K yellow gold statement ring featuring a 7.81 carat pear-shaped cabochon-cut natural green emerald set in prong mounting, adorned with 0.29 carats of round brilliant diamo...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18ct Yellow Gold Diamond Ring – 0.52ct K-L / VS Round Diamond
Located in London, GB
A timeless and elegant piece, this 18ct yellow gold ring features a sparkling 0.52ct natural round brilliant diamond with K-L colour and VS clarity, ensuring excellent fire and brill...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 K rose Gold Statement Ring Citrine by Schubart Düsseldorf
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A large and impressive Ring, solidly handcrafted by the renowned Düsseldorf jeweler Schubart. With ist corners and edges and this light yellow rectangular Citrine, this Ring exudes c...
Citrine, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18 Karat Gold and Diamond Stella Thimble Ring
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This unique, 18K yellow gold statement ring is an embodiment of monumental power featuring 40 pavé round white diamonds at 1.2 mm each (0.36 carats).
White Diamond, 18k Gold
$1,550,000 / item
Yellow Diamond Pear Statement Ring 18K in Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Make a luminous entrance with this Yellow Diamond Pear Statement Ring crafted in rich 18K yellow gold.
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Citrine Statement Cocktail Ring
Located in Victoria, CA
Two additional hallmarks are present, although they are unfortunately illegible. Details: Solid 18K yellow gold with 22K gold flash finish Large emerald cut citrine Citrine measure...
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Henry Dunay 18K Yellow Gold Architectural Statement Ring
By Henry Dunay
Located in New York, NY
A rare and highly collectible, striking example of late 20th-century American designer jewelry, this sculptural ring by renowned jewelry designer Henry Dunay showcases the bold archi...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$36,000Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier Panthère 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Statement Ring
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking expression of Cartier’s iconic Panthère aesthetic, this Cartier Panthère ring is masterfully crafted in 18K yellow gold and set with an exceptional array of natural diamon...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum & 18K Gold 5.05 Carat Aquamarine, Sapphire & Mother-of-Pearl Statement
Located in Chatsworth, CA
A bold and architecturally striking jewel, this platinum and 18K yellow gold statement ring is a masterclass in color, structure, and craftsmanship.
Aquamarine, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
18K Yellow and White Gold 2.25ct Diamond Statement Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Its richly textured split shoulders carry tapered diamond accents on a milgrained white gold setting, providing additional shine.In estate condition, this 18K Yellow and White Gold 2...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980's 18k Yellow Gold Flower Statement Ring
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1980's 18k Yellow Gold Flower Statement Ring. The 18ky flower measures 19mm wide and 12mm high off the finger.
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A dramatic and sculptural vintage statement ring crafted in 18K yellow gold, centering a vivid oval-cut ruby weighing approximately 1.89 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bombe Diamond Ring/18k Yellow Heavy Gold Ring/Cocktail/Statement Ring
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
An 18k yellow gold Bombe diamond ring, often styled as a cocktail ring due to its bold and ornate design, makes a luxurious and eye-catching piece of jewelry.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Bubbles Diamond Studded Statement Band Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
18k Yellow Gold Bubbles Diamond Studded Statement Band Ring features yellow gold bubble type structures combined in a linear and in ascending order towards the front and diamonds stu...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Red Garnet and Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This bold contemporary ring boasts a stunning combination of 18k yellow gold, rich red garnet, and rows of rectangular baguette-cut diamonds! The heavy, strong design makes this ring...
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
K di Kuore Diamonds and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By K Di Kuore
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
The history of K Kuore begins in 1996 in Florence Giuliano Giannini, after twenty years of experience in the fashion industry, decided to share his vision with a group of professiona...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980's 18k Yellow Gold Bold Bypass Statement Ring
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1980's 18k Yellow Gold Bold Bypass Statement Ring. The 18k yellow gold ring has a textured finish top and measures 1.40" down the length of the finger and 1" wide.
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage statement ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a striking combination of a luminous Tahitian pearl accented by diamonds.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Twisted Link Statement Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Bold, sculptural, and unmistakably luxurious, this 18K yellow gold twisted link ring makes a striking statement with its substantial presence and dimensional design.
Vintage 1980's 18k Yellow Gold Bold Bypass Statement Ring
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1980's 18k Yellow Gold Bold Bypass Statement Ring. The 18k Yellow gold ring is inlayed with white gold on the top for a mirror finish.
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980's 18k Yellow Gold and Rose Gold Statement Ring
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1980's 18k Yellow Gold and Rose Gold Statement Ring. The center design has a brushed finish basket weave of rose gold and yellow gold.
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18k Blue Sapphire Ring Diamond Cocktail Ring Solid Yellow Gold Statement
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Diamond & Sapphire Ring - all natural stones ! Solid 18k Yellow Gold Approx 6.70 grams Natural Diamonds approx 1.00 carat H-I-VS Shiny stones with "life" Center Clean B...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold 3.87ct Citrine Cabochon and Emerald Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 13.7 Grams Stone: 3.87ct Citrine, .48ctw Emerald Measurements: 23.2 x 20 x 8.1mm Size: 6.75 Hallmark: 18CT, Maker's Mark Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Item #: BR-1827-031126-10
Citrine, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Diamond Halo Statement Ring
Located in Ridgefield, CT
This piece can be worn as an engagement ring or a statement of personal style. Details: Diamond Statement Ring 18K Yellow Gold White Diamonds Fine Jewelry Handcrafted in Brazil
Diamond, 18k 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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