Vintage Circa 1960s 8k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6 grams. Totally is diamond 0.90 carat. Ring size is US 7 (We offer free resizing) Acid tested to be 8k Gold. We can make any size. Box is no...
Diamond, Gold
1960s White Gold Ring with Diamonds and Natural Emerald
Located in Milano, MI
Refined circa 1960s ring, featuring an unusual design, both elegant and distinctive.
Diamond, Emerald
Vintage 14ct White Gold, Peridot and Diamond Ring, Circa 1960s
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Peridot & Diamond Ring 14ct White Gold Circa 1960s A beautifully crafted 14ct white‑gold ring featuring a vibrant oval‑cut peridot at its centre.
Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Circa 1960s 14k Gold Natural Sapphire Enamel Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.7 grams Totally is sapphire 0.85 ct. Ring size is US 8 (We offer free resizing) We can make any size. Box is not included. Please contact fo...
14k Gold
Vintage Circa 1960s Handcrafted 8k Gold Natural Garnet Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3.9 grams. Totally is garnet about 2 ct. Ring size is US 7 We can make any size. The box is not included. Please contact for any questions.
Garnet, Gold
Vintage Circa 1960s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Pretty Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.6 grams. Totally is diamond 0.25 ct. The diamond is has H color and vs-s1. Ring size is US 9 (We offer free resizing) We can make any size. ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
French 1960s 2 Carats Opal 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18kt White Gold Diamond and Chrysoprase Ring, Italy 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage ring with 18 karat white gold band, one large Chrysoprase stone and brilliant diamonds for a total of 0.48 karats, Italy 1960s Ring size US 7
Chrysophrase, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s Pearl Diamond 14K Cocktail Gold Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Order our 1960s Pearl Diamond 14K Gold Ring today and experience the enduring beauty and versatility of a classic piece that transcends time and trends.
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage Circa 1960s 18k Gold Handcrafted Natural Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.8 grams. Totally is rose cut diamond 0.16 ct. Totally is brilliant cut diamond 0.05 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vs1 clarity. Ring s...
Diamond, 18k Gold
1960s 2.10 Carat Opal 18 Karat Rose Gold Retro Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark.
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1960s 10.63 Carats Aquamarine 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. This voluminous vintage ring features a wide, sloping band made up of several openwork gold wires at the base of the ring.
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Circa 1960s 14k Gold Handcrafted Natural Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.1 grams. Totally is diamond 0.95 ct. The diamond is has G color and vvs1-vs1 clarity. Ring size is US 6.5 We can make any size. The box is n...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage Circa 1960s 14k Gold Handcrafted Natural Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.1 grams. Totally is diamond 0.95 ct. The diamond is has G color and vvs1-vs1 clarity. Ring size is US 6.5 We can make any size. The box is n...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$4,079Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 1960s Old European Cut Diamond Cluster Ring in 18ct Gold & Platinum
Located in London, GB
A show-stopping vintage 18ct gold diamond cluster ring. The central diamond weighing 0.40ct is framed by a glittering arrangement of nine Old-European cut diamonds (totalling 0.75ct...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Retro 18K Gold Blue Enamel Eternity Band Ring, Italy, Circa 1960s
Located in Firenze, IT
Material: 18 kt gold Ring size: 7 Weight: 3.5gr. The band ring represents a ring for eternity, created with blue enamel and gold, with a woven band design. A band ring for eternity ...
18k Gold, Enamel
Mid-Century 14K White & Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring, Circa 1960s
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning Mid-Century 14K White & Yellow Gold Diamond Ring. 4 Accent diamonds with a center diamond measuring approximately .25 carats total. SI1, H/I color. The Ring is a size 6....
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s 14K Yellow Gold Jade and Pearl Cocktail Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1960s Item Details: Ring Size: 5.75 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.6 grams Pearls: Cultured, Pinkish Luster, 8 stones, 2.25mm each Jade: Oval...
Yellow Gold
1960s Yellow Beryl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Retro Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. Vintage ring, its solitaire setting consists of a large basket that holds a brilliant-cut light yellow “smoky” beryl with 8 prongs.
Beryl, Yellow Beryl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1960s Jade Jadeite 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ovale Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold, circa 1960s
Located in Wailea, HI
Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold Circa 1960's One Oval Cabochon Emerald Weighing 4.50 Carats Approximately (12.7 x 9.2 x 5.4 mm) 17 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds W...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1960s White Sapphire 18 Karat Rose Gold Retro Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Authentic antique jewelry - French work from the 1960s. Our opinion : A quality setting for this vintage rose gold ring in an original design.
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
French 1960s 12.90 Carat Citrine 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark.
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
French 1960s Citrine 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This vintage ring is set with a vivid oval citrine at its center, held in place by six prongs on a setting with a domed band that i...
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1960s 3.10 Carats Ruby 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1960s Cultured Pearl 14K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 1960s cultured pearl and 14 karat yellow gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse pearl jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s 4.20 Carats Peridot 18 Karat Yellow Gold Retro Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. Splendid retro ring, its setting is decorated on the top of a round peridot retained by numerous claws.
Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid Century Sputnik 1.66TCW Multi Stone 14k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring 1960s
Located in Towson, MD
This 1960s sputnik ring is crafted in 14 karat yellow gold with a warm rosy tone and set with citrine, amethyst, peridot, topaz, and quartz radiating around a garnet center stone.
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Quartz, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose ...
Gold-Plated Vintage Garnet Cluster Ring, Germany, Circa 1960s, Unisex
Located in Chorzów, PL
Gift idea - Elegant gold-plated vintage garnet ring A charming gold-plated ring with natural garnets in a deep red color. Dimensions of the decorative element: 1.7 x 1.6 cm. Size:...
Garnet, Gold Plate
1960s Emerald Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Rectangular Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, and platinum. Elegant and timeless antique ring, it presents a rectangular frame decorated in the center of a degrees- cut emerald in closed setting, an...
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
$5,455Sale Price|20% Off
14K Gold Emerald Cabochon and Diamond Cluster Ring, 1960s Europe
Located in Braintree, GB
A striking 14K gold ring showcasing a cabochon emerald surrounded by old-cut diamonds. Specifications: Metal: 14K Gold Gemstones: Emerald: Cabochon, 0.87 ct Diamonds: 10 old-cut, 0...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
14 Karat Gold Green Jade and Diamond Cocktail Ring, 1960s
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning 14K gold Green Jade & Diamond Cocktail ring. center jade, measuring 14.10mm x 11.35mm x 5.0mm. Approximately 6.5 Carats. Diamond is a accent at about .5 points. Heavy free ...
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Immense 22K Yellow Gold Honeycomb Dome Ring, Circa 1960s, 36g
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This immense dome ring, crafted in 22K yellow gold, is a bold piece from the 1960s, featuring a textured honeycomb design that lends a striking and massive presence.
Yellow Gold, Gold, 22k Gold
French 1960s Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Thread Dome Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark, and platinum, dog's head hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage Gold-Plated Garnet Cocktail Ring, Germany, 1960s, Size 13
Located in Chorzów, PL
Gold-plated vintage ring with a sophisticated form and faceted natural garnets. Jeweller's size: 13 (53) - no size adjustment possible. Weight: 1.8g Origin: Germany, second half o...
Garnet, Gold Plate
Vintage Gold-Plated Heart Garnet Ring, Germany, 1960s, Size 11
Located in Chorzów, PL
Gold-plated vintage ring in a refined heart shape with faceted natural garnets. Jeweler's size: 11 - no size adjustment possible. Weight: 3.7g Origin: Germany, second half of the ...
Garnet, Gold Plate
Vintage Gold-Plated Heart Garnet Cluster Ring, Germany Circa 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Gold-plated vintage ring in the shape of a heart with faceted natural garnets. Jeweler's size: 11 - no size adjustment possible. Weight: 3.6g Origin: Germany, second half of the 2...
Garnet, Gold Plate
Vintage Circa 1960s 9k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Pretty Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 2.8 grams. Totally is diamond 0.28 ct. The diamond is has H color and vs-s1-s2 clarity. Ring size is US 6.5 (We can make any size ) Box is not...
Diamond, 9k Gold
French 1960s Retro Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Openwork Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
French 1960s Amethyst Cultured Pearls 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
Amethyst, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Australian Opal and Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring, 1960s 13+ Carat
Located in Wallkill, NY
14K Gold Cocktail Ring with a 13 Plus Carat center Opal stone. 24 Prong-set diamonds totaling Approximately 2 Carats surround this massive Australian Opal. The Opal measures 22mm x 1...
Opal, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Emerald Diamond Dome Ring, 3.7ct Emerald, Italy 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18 karat white gold ring with a central emerald of 3.7 carat and surrounding diamonds in amsterdam and baguette cut for a total of 1.6 carat / Made in Italy 1960s-1970s Ring size US 7
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gold-Plated Vintage Heart Ring with Natural Garnets, Germany, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Gold-plated vintage ring in the shape of a heart with faceted natural garnets. Jeweler's size: 52 - no size adjustment possible. Weight: 3.2g Origin: Germany, second half of the 20th...
Garnet, Gold Plate
1960s Old European Cut Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage Old European cut diamond ring fashioned in 14 karat yellow gold. The ring features an Old European cut center diamond weighing .95 carats and another 4 surrounding diamonds w...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
French 1960s Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Openwork Dome Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Band Ring, 2.1ct, Italy, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18 karat yellow gold band ring with a central ruby of 2.0 carat and surrounding diamonds in round and baguette cut for a total of 2.1 carat / Made in Italy 1960s-1970s Ring size US 7.5
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Italian 18k White Gold Emerald Diamond Starburst Cluster Ring
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
With the prosperity that came after the war, consumers were ready for something new. “Atomic Age”, the period roughly corresponding to 1940–1963, inspired nearly every aspect of Mid-...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid Century 18k Yellow Gold Turquoise Pink Sapphire Flower Cocktail Ring 1960s
Located in Towson, MD
One 1960s 18 karat yellow gold starburst flower motif ring set with round cut pink sapphires and round cabochon turquoise, stamped 18KT, size 5.75, weighing 9.5 grams.
Pink Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s French 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring, 1.80 Carats
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This splendid 1960s French-made diamond cluster ring is crafted in 18K yellow gold and showcases a breathtaking design, featuring 19 round brilliant cut diamonds totaling 1.80 carats.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 18ct White Gold, 1960s 1.50ct Diamond Cocktail Tank Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Cocktail Ring 18ct White Gold Circa 1960s Step back into the elegance of the 1960s with this exquisite tank-style cocktail ring crafted in 18ct white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Star Ruby and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring, circa 1960s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This captivating 1960s 18K yellow gold ring centers on a 5-carat oval cabochon star ruby, bezel set to highlight its mesmerizing star effect with GIA Report stating natural ruby with...
Ruby, Diamond, Star Ruby, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
1960s Large Flower Diamond Gold Statement Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Impressive Ring with 2.25c atw. of beautiful diamonds set among textured 18k yellow gold petals. US size 6 (it might a tiny bit off because of the balls to keep it from flipping) ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
French 1960s Red Gem Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Augis Ring
By A. Augis
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage Circa 1960s 8k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3 grams. Totally is diamond 0.30 carat. The diamond is has G color and s2. Ring size is US 7.2 (We offer free resizing) We can make any size....
Diamond, Gold
18K White Gold Emerald Ring with Diamonds, 1.8ct Emerald, Italy 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18 karat white gold ring with an emerald of 1.8 carats and diamonds of 0.5 carats / Made in Italy 1960s Ring size US 6.75
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Cocktail Ring, Italy Circa 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18 karat white gold ring with a central round sapphire of 1.2 carats and surrounding diamonds for a total of 1.0 carat / Made in Italy 1960s Ring size US 7
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s Diamond Yellow Gold and White Gold Set Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive vintage diamond cluster ring has been crafted in 14k yellow gold with a 14k white gold setting.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold 0.94ct Diamond and 0.64ct Ruby Cluster Ring, 1960s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This grand 14K white gold marquise-shaped cluster ring from the 1960s showcases a stunning combination of diamonds and rubies, embodying elegance and substantial beauty.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Circa 1960s 9k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 2.7 grams. Totally is diamond 0.20 carat. The diamond is has K color and s3 clarity. Ring size is US 8 Acid tested to be 9k real gold. We can ...
Diamond, 9k Gold
Tiger’S Eye Cocktail Ring in 14K Yellow Gold, circa 1960s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This mesmerizing 1960s tiger's eye cocktail ring in 14K yellow gold captures the era’s allure with its bold design and sultry appeal.
Tiger's Eye, Yellow Gold, 14k 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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