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Vintage 14kt Gold Chrysoprase Bubble Cluster Ring, Size 6.5, 1960s
Located in New Orleans, LA
This is a stunning and amusing ring with gold and green “bubbles “. The charmingly asymmetrical design sits very well in the finger and the 14kt. Gold spheres play beautifully with t...
Chrysophrase, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 0.50ct Diamond Five Stone Ring, c.1960s
Located in London, GB
Dating to the 1960s, this beautiful five stone ring features a collection of baguette cut diamonds as the showpiece.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Circa 1960s 1.0 Carat Tanzanite and Diamond Asymmetrical Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Addison, TX
Circa: 1960s Metal Type: 14 karat yellow gold Size: US 7 Weight: 8.5g Diamond Details: Cut: Round Carat: 1.0 carat total weight Color: G-H Clarity: VS Tanzanite Details: Cut: Eme...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Opal and Ruby Gold Mid Century 1960s Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely detailed Vintage 1960s Opal and Ruby Gold Dome Ring. Centering a securely nestled Marquis Opal, surrounded by .20tcw Rubies and 1.15tcw Opals.
Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Gia Certified 3.32 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring in Yellow Gold, circa 1960s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This magnificent 1960s engagement ring is a breathtaking blend of antique charm and timeless elegance, expertly crafted in 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Natural Ethiopian Opal and Green Tourmaline Gold Bombay Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage 1960s Natural Ethiopian Opal and Green Tourmaline Gold Bombay Cluster Ring.
Opal, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring, c.1960s
Located in London, GB
Crafted in the 1960s, this eye catching piece has been crafted in 18 carat yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1960s Ruby Sapphire Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Vintage multicolored gemstone cylindrical-shaped cocktail ring, featuring rows of natural rubies, emeralds, and sapphires, accented by single-cut and round brilliant-cut diamonds. Ha...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Floral Ring Set with Diamonds and Sapphire 1960s
Located in Milano, MI
Ring from the 1960s period circa. Italian ring size: 16.5
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s Pearl and Diamonds Ring
Located in Milano, MI
1960s ring set in 18ct white gold with a cultured Japanese pearl of 8mm in diameter and small round cut diamonds.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k Gold 3 Natural Diamond and 5 Blue Sapphire Flower Ring Circa 1960s
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The 14k Gold 3 Natural Diamond and 5 Blue Sapphire Flower Ring Circa 1960s is a charming and vibrant piece that epitomizes mid-century elegance.
14k Gold
Vintage 1960s Abstract Opal Sapphire Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Limited Edition
Located in London, GB
A striking and sculptural vintage 1960s abstract ring, beautifully handcrafted in rich 18 carat gold.
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
1960s Vintage Brown and White Diamond Cocktail Cluster Ring
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This 1960s vintage cocktail cluster ring from the vintage fine jewelry collection at Bracken Jewelers in Santa Monica, California, showcases a fabulous array of diamonds – a 1.03 car...
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s Cultured Pearl Emerald and 14KT Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Wheaton, IL
Vintage 1960s cultured pearl emerald and 14kt yellow gold ring - two grey baroque pearls, two small round emeralds, textured finish foliate design crossover mount.
Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ruby and OEC Diamond Gold 1960s Mid Century Modern Cluster Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Vintage Ruby and OEC Diamond Gold 1960s Bombay Cluster Ring. Centering a .55 Carat Hand set Old European Cut Diamond.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Frascarolo Tiger Ring
By Frascarolo
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold, white, black, and red enamel with Single cut Diamonds and Round cut Rubies as the eyes. Signed by Frascarolo Circa 1960s Size 5, resizable
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel
Modernist 14K Yellow Gold Dodecagon Band Ring, Circa 1960s, Size 10.75
Located in New York, NY
Unusual 1960's Modernist twelve-sided Dodecagon 14K yellow gold band ring. 20th Century The number twelve is a symbol of unity, balance and completeness in reference to the twelve m...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 0.70ct Diamond Half Eternity Ring, c.1960s
Located in London, GB
Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Round Brilliant Carat Weight: 0.70 total Colour: G Clarity: VS-SI Metal: 18ct White Gold, 18ct Yellow Gold Age: 1960s Size: O
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Diamond Boule Ring, 3.95 Carats, Italy, 1960s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This Boule or Dome ring is sparkly and has 3.95 cts of Diamonds on a high dome setting. This ring comes out of Italy and really is special. When you need a cocktail ring to sparkle...
Diamond, White Gold
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Vintage Circa 1960s Handcrafted 14k Gold Natural Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.6 grams. Totally is diamond 0.75 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vs clarity. Ring size is US 8.5 We can make any size. Box is not inclu...
Diamond, 14k Gold
18K White Gold Diamond Band Ring, 2.2ct, Buccellati, Italy, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18 karat white gold band ring with three central diamonds for a total of 2.2 karats and small brilliant diamonds on the stem / made in Italy by Buccellati, 1960-1980s Ring size US 7.5
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Octagonal Emerald and Diamond Ring, Italy 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18 karat white gold ring with a large octagonal emerald of 2.3 karats and brilliant diamonds for a total of 2.7 karats, Italy 1960-1970s Ring size US 7.5
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s Diamond and Yellow Gold Platinum Set Solitaire engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive vintage 1960s diamond engagement ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with a platinum setting.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$1,579Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1960s Handcrafted 18k Gold Natural Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.7 grams. Totally is diamond 0.35 ct. The diamond is has G color and s1-s2 clarity. Ring size is US 8.25 We can make any size. The box is no...
Diamond, 18k Gold
18K White Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring, Italy Circa 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18 karat white gold ring with three rubies for a total of 3 karats and brilliant diamonds for a total of 2.5 karats mounted in Pave setting, Italy 1960-1970s Ring size US 7
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pave Diamond Ball Ring, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Diamonds set in white gold contrast with the gold tone of the shank. 1960's USA.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s 0.38ct Diamond Twist Ring in 14k Yellow & White Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 1960s 0.38 carat diamond and 14 karat yellow gold, 14 karat white gold set twist ring; part of our diverse diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Circa 1960s Candy Apple Green Jade and Diamond Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Addison, TX
Circa: 1960s Metal Type: 14K white gold Size: US 7 Weight: 5.5g Diamond Details: Cut: Round brilliant Carat: 0.40 carat total weight Color: G Clarity: VS- I1 Jade Details: Cut: O...
Diamond, Jade, White Gold, 14k Gold
1960s Vintage 5.81 Carat Opal and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 5.81 carat opal and 0.30 carat diamond, 9 karat yellow and white gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry collections. This st...
Diamond, Opal, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Circa 1960s Retro 8.7 Carat Citrine and Diamond Bar Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Addison, TX
Circa: 1960s Metal Type: 14 karat yellow gold, with a strong rosy hue Size: US 6.5 Weight: 14.4g Diamond Details: Cut: Round Carat: 0.50 carat total weight Color: G Clarity: VS-SI ...
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
TIFFANY & CO. SCHLUMBERGER 18k Yellow Gold & Opal Cocktail Ring 1960s Vintage
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Schlumberger 18k Yellow Gold & Opal Cocktail Ring 1960s Vintage Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designer ring.
Opal, Yellow Gold
COCKTAIL RING 1960s 14K White Gold 3.35 CTW Diamond & 2.00 Ct Emerald.
Located in Miami, FL
Masterfully crafted in solid 14K white gold during the 1960s, this 9.1-gram vintage statement piece showcases the dramatic scale and multi-tiered cluster architectures iconic to the ...
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Vintage 2.00ct Sapphire and Diamond Bombe Ring, c.1960s
Located in London, GB
Crafted in 18 carat white gold, this classic bombe style dress ring centres around a stunning blue sapphire.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1.20ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1960s
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the 1960s, this wonderful cluster ring features an intense black sapphire at its centre.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s 14k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond 5 Stone Ring, Germany
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.65 carat diamond and 0.28 carat natural ruby, 14 karat yellow gold and 14 karat white gold set five stone/cocktail ring; part of our diverse gemstone ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Deep Blue Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring, 1960s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This Sapphire Ring is gorgeous and a deep Blue color. It is surrounded by Brilliant cut Diamonds. This comes with a certificate with the total weight being 4.35 carats. This Sapphi...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 9ct Yellow Gold, Birmingham Hallmarked, 1960s Square Shaped Signet Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Signet Ring 9ct Yellow Gold Stamped Hallmarked Birmingham 1961 This vintage 9ct gold signet ring is a true statement piece. The square-shaped design is beautifully accent...
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,402Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1960s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Decorated Enamel Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
Import Taxes USA — No Hidden Fees!💎 Vintage Circa 1960s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Decorated Enamel Ring In very good condition.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 2.00ct Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1960s
Located in London, GB
A vibrant 2.00 carat Colombian emerald takes centre stage in this 1960s cluster ring. The emerald is a classic emerald cut stone, rub over set into 18 carat yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS NY 18k Yellow Gold & Diamond Tartelette Cocktail Ring 1960s
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels NY Vintage 1960s 18k Yellow Gold & Diamond Tartelette Cocktail Ring Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designer ring.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Mid Century 18k White Gold Eternity Ring with 5 Round Diamonds, 1960s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Mid Century 18k white gold eternity ring features five bright round brilliant cut diamonds in a sleek, minimalist band.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
PAUL FLATO 18k Yellow Gold, Thai Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring 1960s Vintage
By Paul Flato
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Paul Flato 18k Yellow Gold, Thai Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring Vintage 1960s Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designer cocktail ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold 1960s Diamond Textured Cocktail Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
The David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold 1960s Diamond Textured Cocktail Ring is a stunning piece of jewelry that showcases the brand's iconic design and exceptional craftsmanship.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Black Enameled Ring
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1960's 14kt yellow gold diamond and black enameled ring with a center round diamond weighing approximately .23ct (I color, SI2 clarity) with a surrounding of 3 levels of 12 b...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1960s 18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring. 3 Carats Total
Located in London, GB
This delightful 1960s cocktail ring is made of 18k yellow gold. Its design is centred around a swirl of round cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 1 carat embellished with...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Eternal Love Knot 14K Yellow Gold Wide Cigar Band Ring, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Eternal love knot 14K yellow gold wide cigar band ring 20th Century Symbolic of the unbreakable connection of love, the Love Knot has a rich history in jewelry. Ancient Greece and an...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 0.85ct Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1960s
Located in London, GB
Gemstone: Emerald Stone Shape: Emerald Cut Carat Weight: 0.85 Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold Age: 1960s Size: O 1/2
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s 0.82ct Diamond Cluster Ring in 18k White Gold, Unisex
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 0.82 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold cluster ring; part of our diverse diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, White Gold
Circa 1960s Retro East-West Oval Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Addison, TX
Circa: 1960s Metal Type: 14K gold Size: US 6.5 Weight: 6.1g Diamond Details: Color: I Clarity: SI1
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Circa 1960s Mid Century Diamond and Oval Lapis Lazuli Cocktail Ring in 14k Gold
Located in Addison, TX
Circa: 1960s Metal Type: 14K gold Size: US 10.5 Weight: 14g Diamond Details: Cut: Round Carat: 0.15 carat total weight Color: G-H Clarity: VS
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Brutalist 1960s 18K Gold 3 Carat Diamond and Turquoise Cabochon Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A true one-of-a-kind statement piece, it sits beautifully on the hand and makes an unforgettable impression. Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 47.10 grams Gemstones: One turquoise caboc...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Van Cleef & Arpels 18k gold, cabochon coral and diamond cocktail ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
This striking Van Cleef and Arpels cocktail ring dates back to 1960s. Made in New York the ring's design centres around a large cabochon cut coral which is adorned with round cut dia...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Retro 1960s 14K and 18K Yellow Gold Emerald & Round/Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This beautiful Retro ring from the 1960s features both emerald and diamond, as well a 14k and 18k yellow gold prongs.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Cultured Black and White Pearl and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The ring is hallmarked to the interior of the shank with the 14k gold fineness mark - 585.
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s 14K Yellow Gold Colombian Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring, 36.42 Ct
Located in Miami, FL
An extraordinary vintage statement ring from the 1960s, showcasing a magnificent Colombian emerald weighing approximately 36.42 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 2.00ct Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1960s
Located in London, GB
This vintage trilogy ring from the 1960s boasts a vivid, 2.00 carat, ruby at its centre flanked by two round brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 18K White Gold Emerald Daisy Ring with Diamonds, 1960s Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 18 karat white gold daisy ring with a central emerald of 3.5 karats and brilliant diamonds for a total of 1.5 karats, Italy 1960-1970s Ring size US 8.5
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White 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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