Vintage 1940s Retro Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k white gold with a Pearl measuring approximately 10.4mm, and Round brilliant
Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k white gold with a Pearl measuring approximately 10.4mm, and Round brilliant
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
French 1940s Natural Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tank Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark and platinum, dog's head hallmark. Geometric
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, ...
French 1940s Natural Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tank Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
- French work from the 1940s. Our opinion : Sublime, this diamond tank ring is in excellent condition and
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gol...
1940s Pearl 1.34 Carat Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive pearl and 1.34 carat diamond (total), 18k white gold cocktail ring
Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
1940s 1, 40 Carat Diamonds Cultured Pearls 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold, owl hallmark and platinum. Incredible tank ring, it features a large
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum,...
1940s Diamond and Pearl Yellow Gold and White Gold Set Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
representation of the actual color and showcases each stone. Condition This 1940s pearl twist ring with diamonds
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Platinum, Pearl and Round Cut Diamond Ring, 1940s
Located in Bologna, IT
This stunning antique ring is set with a central pearl surrounded by a "tornado" of round cut
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Alina Circa 1940s Art Deco Pearl Textured Ring 15 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
exquisite 1940s Art Deco pearl ring, she is a a masterpiece of vintage elegance. Crafted from gleaming 15
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s South Seas Pearl 1.60 Carat VS Diamond 14 Karat Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Shaker Heights, OH
Stunning Retro Mid Century 1950s South Sea Pearl 1.60 ct G/VS Diamond Ring Ring size 6-6.5
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold
1940s Diamond Pearl Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This elegant cocktail ring is circa 1940's . The ring features 6.12 carat total weight of round
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
1940's Retro Moonstone Pearl 14 Karat Gold Cluster Cabochon Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stamped 14K for 14 karat gold Numbered with maker's mark Circa: 1940s Ring Size: 6 1/2 & sizable
Moonstone, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Ruby Ring Seed Pearls .25ct Original 1940's Hammerman Bros Antique 10K
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Art Deco Antique from 1940's Ruby Seed Pearl Cocktail Ring .25ct Yellow Gold
Pearl, Ruby, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Diamond and Pearl Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
and showcases each stone. Condition This vintage 1940's dress ring is fine quality, set with a pearl
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1940s Retro Diamonds Natural Pearls 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tank Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
tank ring is adorned on its top with three natural white orient pearls, bordered on both sides by
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gol...
Late Deco Fancy Yellow Diamond and Pearl Three-Stone Ring, circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
A truly unique ring, inspired by the Victorian era, but dating to the 1940s. It features a round
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
1940s 1.12 Carat Diamond and Pearl Platinum Art Deco Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
with the main setting and meld seamlessly with the plain ring shank. This vintage 1940's cocktail ring
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Antique 1940s Pearl and 1.02 Carat Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage pearl and 1.02 carat antique diamond, platinum dress ring; part of
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1940s Buccellati Baroque Pearl Diamond Ring
By Buccellati
Located in Firenze, IT
a dome featuring three grey baroque pearls measuring approx. 17 x 10 mm (the central one) and 12 x
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Ruby Ring Seed Pearls .25ct Original 1940's Hammerman Bros Antique 10K
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Art Deco Antique from 1940's Ruby Seed Pearl Cocktail Ring .25ct Yellow Gold
Pearl, Ruby, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Black Onyx Pearl Gold Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
Circa 1940, beautiful and timeless. Size 2 1/2.
Cultured Pearl, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Art Deco Ring in 14 Carat Gold Adorned with Cultured Pearl, 1940s
Located in bronshoj, DK
Vintage Art Deco ring in 14 carat gold adorned with cultured pearl. 1940s. Diameter: 17 mm. US size
Cultured Pearl, Gold
Circa 1940s Mikimoto Pearl and Diamond Ring in 14K White Gold
By Mikimoto
Located in Hicksville, NY
Circa: 1940s Metal Type: 14k white gold Weight: 3.0 grams Size: US 5, resizable Diamond Details
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Scandinavian Jeweler, 8 Carat Gold Ring Adorned with Cultured Pearl, 1930s-1940s
Located in bronshoj, DK
Scandinavian jeweler. 8 carat gold ring adorned with cultured pearl. 1930 / 40's. Diameter: 17.4 mm
Gold
AC Zuni Signed Navajo Artisan Inlay Ring
By Zuni
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
cannot get anywhere else! This ring will make your outfit! This vintage 1940's Mother of Pearl and
1940s Pearl Diamond platinum Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
A cultured salt-water pearl and diamond cluster ring, having two rows of diamond surround, one with
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Platinum and White Gold Pearl Ring - 1940s
Located in London, Chelsea
Stunning Vintage Pearl Ring. This is a very impressive ring made of 18ct white gold and platinum
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Platinum and White Gold Pearl Ring - 1940s
Located in London, Chelsea
Stunning Vintage Pearl Ring. This is a very impressive ring made of 18ct white gold and platinum
Cultured Pearl, Platinum, White Gold
1940s South Seas Pearl 1.60 Carat VS Diamond 14k Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Shaker Heights, OH
Stunning Retro Mid Century 1950s South Sea Pearl 1.60 ct G/VS Diamond Ring Ring size 6-6.5
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold
$138,000
Diamond Necklace Tiara
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A MASTERPIECE! 46.75 carats of white pear, marquise and round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18k white gold. The piece can be worn as a necklace and easily converted into a tiara...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Harry Winston Jacques Timey Burmese Sapphire Diamond Necklace, 1980s
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
The Harry Winston Jacques Timey Vintage Sapphire Diamond Bib Necklace, crafted in the 20th century, showcases an Art Deco-inspired design in platinum, adorned with a plethora of diam...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Engagement Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum A striking example of Art Deco elegance, this antique engagement ring features a luminous old mine-cut diamond set within an in...
Diamond, Platinum
Australian Opal Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Amazing 18 Karat white gold cocktail ring. Handmade by our craftsmen and assembled with Australian opal and diamonds. Diamonds weight 0.80 karat Opal weight 6.96 karat Ring total we...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Custom Made 14k Yellow Gold 1.52 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring with Appraisal
Located in Eagan, MN
What a gorgeous and unique ring this is!! It is custom made so it truly is a one-of-a-kind ring. It is a size 6.25. I just love the asymmetrical design it has. It has a large Vint...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 8.50 Ct Round Cut Fancy Color Diamond Men's Ring
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified 8.50 ct Round Cut Fancy Color Diamond Solitaire Men's Ring 8.50 fancy yellowish brown round cut center diamond set in 18k gold hexagon motif band. Ring Size: 5.75 R...
Diamond, 18k Gold
1930s French Art Deco Diamonds Platinum Asymmetrical Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in platinum, dog's head hallmark. Square shaped, this superb Art Deco ring is adorned with a brilliant-cut diamond, surrounded by baguette-cut diamonds. Asymmetrically, a half-s...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
French Art Deco 'Tank' Ring in Platinum & Diamonds
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This late Art Deco ring crafted from platinum and diamonds is best described as a 'tank' ring, and was manufactured in France, circa 1940. The beautifully hand crafted ring features ...
Diamond, Platinum
Fine Estate Art Deco Period Moi et Toi Diamond Sapphire Platinum Ring Circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
Stunning, rare Art Deco period platinum Moi et Toi ring featuring an impressive pair of kite cut natural diamond and natural sapphire gemstones framed by Old European cut and single ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$73,989Sale Price|20% Off
Retro Reversible Sapphire Signet Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Circa 1940
Located in London, GB
A retro reversible sapphire signet ring 18 karat yellow gold, circa 1940. This unusual and ingeniously crafted ring comprises of a deep blue cabochon sapphire, engraved with a seal ...
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 17.91 Carat Old Cushion Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring in Platinum
Located in La Jolla, CA
GIA certified 17.91 carat Old Cushion Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring in Platinum Old Cushion Diamond Ring features a Center Cushion Brilliant Cut Diamond with beautiful vintage carving ...
Diamond, Platinum
10 Carat Sapphire Diamond 14K White Gold Mens Ring
Located in Westport, CT
An original 14K white gold sapphire and diamond ring. Mounted with one magnificent oval-circular cut natural blue sapphire. Measuring approximately 13.30 x 10.80 x 7.18 mm, weighin...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1940s French Sapphire Diamonds Gadroon Tank Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark and platinum, dog's head hallmark. Domed, this sublime tank ring is composed of three rings. The one in the center has an oval cus...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
$3,748Sale Price|25% Off
Deco Retro 1935 Tank Chevalier Ring In 18Kt Gold Platinum Diamond And Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
A chevalier geometric ring from the retro-machine age period. Great chevalier ring, created during the late art-deco and the retro periods, back in the 1935. This geometric ring has...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
18 Karat Pink and White Gold Emerald and Diamond Retro Cocktail Ring, circa 1940
Located in Zurich, CH
18 karat pink and white gold emerald and diamond Retro cocktail ring, circa 1940. Charming Retro cocktail ring of geometric design, centering upon one octagonal emerald of circa 0....
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Pigeon's Blood Burmese Ruby and Diamond Necklace/Tiara, circa 1915
Located in London, GB
Pigeon's blood Burmese ruby and diamond necklace/tiara. Set to the centre with twenty six oval old cut natural unenhanced Pigeon's blood Burmese rubies in open back claw settings, ra...
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, Platinum
The pearl has been synonymous with ladylike elegance since the Tudor period — learn what to look for when shopping for vintage and antique pearl jewelry as well as how to tell the origin of a pearl with our handy primer.
Every woman at some point in her life desires a simple strand of pearls. They are elegant, timeless, versatile — just ask Coco Chanel or Jacqueline Kennedy — and valuable. In 1917, Pierre Cartier famously traded a double-strand of natural pearls for a Fifth Avenue mansion, the Cartier brand’s flagship store ever since. And if you were born in the beginning of summer, pearl is the June birthstone.
It is possible to tell where a pearl originated from its appearance. Akoyas are usually round and white — the classic pearl, if you will. South Sea pearls are normally larger and vary in color; orangey yellow ones are not uncommon. Tahitian pearls are mostly black but can also be gray or brown, and between the Akoya and the South Sea varieties in size. Freshwater pearls, or Orientals, run the gamut in terms of color and size, but in shape, they tend to resemble Rice Krispies. Another important distinction is a round pearl versus a baroque pearl. A round pearl is self-explanatory, but there are two types of baroque pearls: symmetrical and asymmetrical. In general, the symmetrical variation commands a higher valuation. Within a strand of pearls, uniformity is prized — the more the individual pearls resemble one another, the more valuable the strand.
According to the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), the earliest recorded mention of a pearl was in 2206 BC by a Chinese historian. Centuries later, Christopher Columbus made it a point to visit pearl fisheries during his 15th-century exploration of the Caribbean. Since the late-19th century, the Japanese have been at the forefront of cultivating pearls, when jeweler Kokichi Mikimoto successfully cultured the world’s first pearl in 1893.
On 1stDibs, find vintage and antique pearl necklaces, pearl earrings and other accessories.
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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