1950's 1.44 CTW Diamond Platinum Vintage Dash & Dot Eternity Wedding Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring old European and baguette cut diamonds channel set fully around Alternating in a stylized "dash & dot" pattern Weighing approximately 1.44 carats total G/H color with VS2 c...
Diamond, Platinum
Mid Century Platinum Wedding Band with Round Brilliant Diamonds, 1950
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Mid Century platinum wedding band offers a refined, timeless elegance through its harmonious row of bright round brilliant diamonds. Each stone is set to create a continuous lin...
Diamond, Platinum
Mid Century Platinum Wedding Band with Round Brilliant Diamonds, 1950
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Mid Century platinum wedding band offers a refined, timeless elegance through its harmonious row of bright round brilliant diamonds. Each stone is set to create a continuous lin...
Diamond, Platinum
1950s Platinum Diamonds Retro Wedding Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in platinum. A magnificent full-cut diamond wedding band set with modern brilliant-cut diamonds, each held in 4 flat claws. The backs of the settings feature a pointed arrow mot...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Retro Platinum Graduated Baguette Diamond Wedding Band Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Retro Platinum Graduated Baguette Diamond Wedding Band Ring. This gorgeous Retro baguette diamond band is crafted in platinum. The ring features a graduated row of ...
Diamond, Platinum
French 1950s Platinum Diamonds Retro Wedding Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in platinum, dog's head hallmark. A magnificent diamond wedding ring, it is set all around with geometric lines adorned with 22 brilliant-cut diamonds. Total weight of diamonds ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Mid-Century 0.35 CTW Diamond Platinum Vintage Wedding Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring seven round brilliant cut diamonds prong set to front Weighing approximately 0.35 carat total H/I color with SI clarity With a pierced gallery profile Completed by high pol...
Diamond, Platinum
.70 Carat Diamond Platinum Eternity Wedding Band Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's Diamond eternity wedding band ring. 10 round diamonds with 10 straight cut baguette diamonds, set in a platinum eternity setting. 10 round diamonds, H-I SI approx. .20cts 1...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Platinum Sapphire Eternity Wedding Band - 2.80ct.
Located in San Francisco, CA
I just love this Stunning Vintage Sapphire Wedding Band. Crafted in Platinum, the design features channel set Sapphires in eternity around the band. There are 28 Channel Set Square C...
Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 0.45 Carat Round Brilliant Eternity Ring. Diamond Wedding Band Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Fine milgrain detailing adds a delicate, textured finish, enhancing the intricate craftsmanship and giving the band the refined character of mid-century jewelry. Handcrafted in plat...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 2 Carat Brilliant Wedding Ring. Eternity Diamond Band Platinum Size 6
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamonds Total Diamond Weight: Approx. 2.00 Carats Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Setting: Prong Set Jewelry Type: Band Style: Eternity Wedd...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Diamond Wedding Band. 1.80ct Carre Diamond Wedding Band Platinum 2.7mm
Located in New York, NY
Era: Circa 1950 Material: Platinum Ring Size: 6.75 This band can be made in any finger size.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1 Carat Brilliant Wedding Ring. Eternity Diamond Band Platinum Size 5
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamonds Total Diamond Weight: Approx. 1.00 Carat Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Setting: Box-Prong Set Jewelry Type: Band Style: Eternity W...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 2ct Round Brilliant Wedding Ring. Eternity Diamond Band Platinum Sz 5.75
Located in New York, NY
"Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamonds Total Diamond Weight: Approx. 2.00 Carats Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Setting: Box-Prong Set Jewelry Type: Band Style: Eternity...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Retro Platinum Single Cut Diamond Engraved Wedding Band - Size 6 1/4
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Retro Platinum Single Cut Diamond Engraved Wedding Band - Size 6 1/4. This classic vintage retro single cut diamond wedding band is crafted in platinum. The ring fe...
Diamond, Platinum
1950s Platinum Full Eternity Ring with 0.27ct Diamonds, Size M½
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 0.27 carat diamond and platinum full eternity ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive full diamond e...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Mid-Century 1.05 CTW French Cut Diamond Platinum Vintage Eternity Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring French cut diamonds channel set fully around Weighing approximately 1.05 carats total H color with VS2 clarity Tested as platinum Circa: 1950s Ring Size: 7 1/4 and not siza...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1.33 Carat Diamond and Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique 1.33 carat diamond and vintage platinum cocktail ring; part of our diverse diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive 1.33...
Diamond, Platinum
Mid Century ruby diamond 18k yellow gold and platinum band ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Mid Century band, circa 1950, plays on the era's love of bold contrast — a wide, confident silhouette that pairs the cool gleam of platinum with the warmth of 18k yellow gold. T...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Mid-Century 3.00 CTW Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Vintage Eternity Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring emerald cut diamonds channel set fully around Weighing approximately 3.00 carats total H/I color with VS2 clarity Complete with high polish finish Tested as platinum Circa...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Retro Platinum Old Baguette Diamond Eternity Band Ring - Size 6 3/4
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Retro Platinum Old Baguette Diamond Eternity Band Ring - Size 6 3/4. This gorgeous and classic vintage retro diamond baguette eternity band is crafted in platinum. ...
Diamond, Platinum
1.50ct Marquise Diamond Mid Century Platinum Eternity Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
This exquisite 1950's Mid-Century eternity ring showcases 1.50 carats of shimmering marquise cut diamonds elegantly set in platinum. The distinctive marquise diamonds create a gracef...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Retro Marquis Diamond Platinum Circa 1950s Wedding Band Set Rings
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Vintage Retro 1950s Marquis Diamond Platinum Wedding Band Set. Centering a securely nestled Hand set .89 Carat Natural Marquis Diamond. Flanked by t...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Diamond Wedding Band. Round Diamond Eternity Band Platinum 1950 2.65mm
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Carat Weight: 0.60 Carats Stone Setting: Channel Jewelry Type: Eternity Wedding Band Style: Eternity Band Era: Mid-Century Era Material: Plati...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Baguette & Round Diamond Rectangular Platinum Wedding Ring
Located in Santa Monica, CA
A beautiful vintage 1950s diamond wedding ring. The platinum rectangular top is set with baguette diamonds at center, surrounded by 18 round single cut diamonds in fishtail and bead ...
Diamond, Platinum
Diamond Platinum Two-Row Eternity Wedding Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
This elegant two-row eternity band is made in fine platinum and pave-set with an estimated 2.75 carats of sparkling round diamonds. A timeless romantic design. Measurements: 0.27" (7...
Diamond, 10k Gold, Platinum
Vintage Platinum 4.50ctw 18 Marquise Prong Diamond Eternity Wedding Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This stunning and very well made vintage diamond band was crafted from solid platinum and features a classic eternity style made from 18 marquise cut diamonds that give it a truly un...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Baguette & Round Diamond Woven Helix Platinum Wedding Ring
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Baguette and round diamonds come together in this 1950s vintage woven helix design wedding band, rom the vintage fine jewelry collection at Bracken Jewelers in Los Angeles, Californi...
Diamond, Platinum
1950s Vintage Diamond Wedding Band in Platinum
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This genuine 1950s vintage diamond wedding band is a beautiful piece from our fine estate jewelry collection at Bracken Jewelers in Santa Monica, California. Featuring 5 round natura...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring Set Circa 1950s
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Vintage Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring Set Circa 1950s. This Vintage Diamond and Platinum Engagement Ring Set was made in the 1950s. It is beautifully done. Set with one center ...
Diamond, Platinum
French Retro 1950s Diamond Platinum Signet Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in platinum. This substantial antique platinum ring features a wide, flat band with a geometric setting adorned with asymmetrical engraving, the center of which is set with an a...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
French 1950s Retro Diamond Platinum Signet Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in platinum. This substantial vintage platinum ring features a wide, flat band with a geometric setting adorned at its center by an antique-cut diamond held in place by prongs a...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1950s French Cartier 7 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in platinum, dog's head hallmark. Oval and domed, openwork, this incredible ring is claw-set with 2 antique and intermediate brilliant- cut diamonds on an entourage of shuttle- ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
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8 Carat Pear Cut Diamond Eternity Band in Platinum
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite eternity band features a stunning display of 16 natural pear-cut diamonds, totaling approximately 8 carats. Each stone is meticulously set in a high-quality platinum m...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Cultured Pearl and 0.62 Carat Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage French cultured pearl and 0.62 carat diamond, 18k yellow gold and platinum set cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique pearl jewellery coll...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage French Platinum Diamond Clips Carved Sapphire Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A pair of vintage French platinum diamond clips, featuring carved sapphire. The clips design is focused on symmetry and strong lines. At the center of each piece there is a carved bl...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
5.60 Carat Ceylon Sapphire and 2.55 Carat Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Heart Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1950's 5.60 carat Ceylon blue sapphire and 2.55 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow gold and platinum set heart cluster pendant; part of our divers...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Unavailable
Vintage Diamond Platinum Wedding Set
Located in Solvang, CA
Vintage diamond platinum wedding set, circa 1950. This 1950s wedding set is crafted in platinum and features a .70 carat old European cut center diamond. The diamond has SI1 clarity ...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Tiffany & Co. Platinum Wedding Band Set with Baguette Cut Diamonds
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Warrington, PA
Elegant Antique Art Deco Tiffany and Company Platinum Wedding Band set With Baguette cut Diamonds. The band is 100% original and has a total weight by measurement of approximately 0...
Diamond, Platinum
1950's Platinum .95ctw VS Diamond Bridal/Wedding Ring Set w/.56ct Ctr
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
1950's Platinum .95CTW VS diamond bridal/wedding ring set w/ .56CT ctr. size 7.25.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Diamond Engagement Ring Wedding Set 14K WG 0.93ct I-VS1 circa 1950s
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Striking platinum Retro diamond wedding set, featuring a stunning EGL certified 0.93ct I-VS1. Baguette and round cut side diamonds set in a geometric motif perfectly compliment the c...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1950s 0.89 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Lovely vintage platinum diamond engagement ring, set with a very bright and lively EGL certified 0.89ct round brilliant cut center with F color (colorless) VS2 clarity. Gorgeous trip...
White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum 1.03 Carat E-VS2, circa 1930s
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This vintage Art Deco platinum engagement ring features a lively 1.03 carat round brilliant cut diamond, E/VS2. The center stone is set almost flush with eight straight baguette cut ...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Engagement Ring Platinum 0.40 Carat OEC G-VS2, circa 1950s
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This gorgeous Retro platinum diamond engagement ring showcases a stunningly bright 0.40ct Old European Cut center diamond, G-VS2. Four single cut side diamonds flank the center ston...
White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Engagement Ring Platinum 0.75 Carat Round Brilliant I-SI2, circa 1950s
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Lovely vintage Retro platinum wedding set showcasing a stunning certified 0.75ct round brilliant cut, I-SI2. Two baguettes and two single cut prong set full cut round side diamonds...
White Diamond, Platinum
Unavailable
Édition II.4
Located in PARIS, FR
Solitaire, circa 1920, white gold 750/°°°, central cultured pearl, 6 old cut diamonds for an estimated total weight of 0.15 ct Garter ring, circa 1950, platinum, white gold 750/°°°, ...
Mid Century Platinum Wedding Band with Round Brilliant Diamonds, 1950
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Mid Century platinum wedding band offers a refined, timeless elegance through its harmonious row of bright round brilliant diamonds. Each stone is set to create a continuous lin...
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-Century Diamond Platinum Vintage Contour Wedding Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a curved contour band bead set to front with single cut diamonds Weighing approximately 0.25 carat total - eye clean and bright Flanked by chevron motif shoulders Complet...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Cartier Platinum Diamond Full Eternity Ring, Circa 1950
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A vintage Cartier platinum diamond full eternity ring, circa 1950. A beautiful full eternity band, grain set with a single row of round brilliant cut stones of 2 carats approximatel...
Diamond, Platinum
Mid Century diamond platinum wedding band
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Mid-Century ring from the 1950’s is crafted in platinum and set with 14 transitional cut diamonds totaling approximately .30 carats. The diamonds, graded I color and SI clarity,...
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Vintage Diamond Full Eternity Ring Platinum, Circa 1950
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A Cartier vintage diamond full eternity ring in platinum, circa 1950. An exceptional full eternity band, set with a single row of alternating single cut diamonds and baguette cut st...
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-Century 0.70 CTW Diamond Platinum Vintage Seven Stone Wedding Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring seven transitional cut diamonds weighing approximately .70 carat total G/H color with SI2 clarity - prong set east to west with fishtail profile Flanked by grooved chevron ...
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-Century European Diamond Platinum Vintage Fishtail Contour Wedding Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring five old European cut diamonds prong set contoured semi-circle Weighing approximately 0.40 carat total - H/I color with SI clarity Flanked by engraved orange blossom motifs...
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-Century European Diamond Platinum Vintage Fishtail Contour Wedding Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring five old European cut diamonds prong set contoured semi-circle Weighing approximately 0.40 carat total - H/I color with SI clarity Flanked by engraved orange blossom motifs...
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-Century 0.56 CTW Transitional Cut Diamond Platinum Vintage Wedding Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring a row of seven transitional cut diamonds prong set east to west Weighing approximately 0.56 carat total - G /I color with VS2 clarity With fishtail profile and chevron shou...
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-Century Single Cut Diamond Platinum Seven Stone Vintage Wedding Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring seven single cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.14 carat total G color with VS2 clarity - prong set east to west with grooved profile Accented by arrow motif shoulders ...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Vintage Diamond Full Eternity Ring Platinum, Circa 1950
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
A Tiffany & Co vintage diamond full eternity ring in platinum, circa 1950. This exceptional full eternity band is set with a single row of baguette cut diamonds, totalling 0.90 cara...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 1950 1.89 CTW Emerald Platinum Vintage Channel Eternity Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring emerald cut emeralds channel set fully around Weighing approximately 1.89 carats total Transparent medium green in color Stamped for platinum Fully signed for Tiffany & Co....
Emerald, Platinum
Mid-Century 0.31 Carat Baguette Diamond Platinum Three Stone Wedding Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ring features three baguette cut diamonds bar set to front. Weighing approximately 0.31 carat total - G color with VS clarity. With pierced profile. Stamped for platinum. Circa: 1950...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Sapphire Platinum Vintage Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Wow! Do not miss out on this absolutely stunning blue sapphire and diamond ring circa 1950s! A forged platinum ring is set with a 2 carat 7.9x7.7mm oval faceted blue sapphire and a p...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Retro Platinum Single Cut Diamond Engraved Wedding Band - Size 6 1/4
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Retro Platinum Single Cut Diamond Engraved Wedding Band - Size 6 1/4. This classic vintage retro single cut diamond wedding band is crafted in platinum. The ring fe...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Five Stone Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Vintage five-stone diamond and platinum ring circa 1950. * ABOUT THIS ITEM: #R-DJ821. Scroll down for specifications. A classic five-stone design with everlasting popularity, the...
Diamond, Platinum
1950s Diamond and Platinum Full Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 1950s 0.56 carat diamond and platinum eternity ring; part of our diverse diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collections This fine and impressive 1950s diamond ...
Diamond, Platinum
Retro 1950s Diamond Platinum Anniversary Band Stackable Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Band ring with front facing crosshatched motif, bead set, with five single cut diamonds, eye-clean and white Flanked by bead and triangle detail All surrounded by deeply engraved o...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Diamond and Platinum Full Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 0.27 carat diamond and platinum full eternity ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections This fine and impressive full diamond et...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And 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.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond 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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