Bulgari 18K White Gold Ring. Half Moon Round Cut Diamond Dome Ring 1965 Bvlgari
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamonds Center Diamond Weight: 0.50 Carats Total Center Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Center Diamond Color: G Color Overall Center Diamond Clarity:...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Fred Paris Ring Blue and Green Enamel Handmade 18k yellow Gold RIng France 1960
By Fred Paris
Located in Great Neck, NY
Signed FRED-PARIS. Immaculate Classic Blue Green Enamel Fred-Paris Domed Weave Ring. Made of 18k (750 hallmark), made in France. Whimsical creation is made with fine royal blue and ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage Ring Ruby Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ring Ø 7.5US / 2.3 gr
Located in SE
Vintage ca 1960s -1970s European ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with claw set diamond cut natural Red Ruby and six diamond cut Diamonds set into faceted clusters . Band hallmarked/te...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1960S French Coral Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Great unique ring in white gold 18k 750 centered by an oval Coral surrounded by diamond and blue sapphire. Circa 1960. French assay marks. Ring size: 5 1/2.
Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Amethyst, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Amazing ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central amethyst and, laterally, diamonds. This elegant object combines solid 9 kt gold and solid 800 silver in a s...
Amethyst, Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Vintage Cameo Cocktail Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Montgomery, AL
We always love a classic cameo ring! Ring Details Material: 14K Yellow Gold Era:Retro 1940 - 1960 Head Width: 21.75mm Head Height: 7.5mm Shank Width: 1.8mm Weight: 3.4 Grams Finger ...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Amethyst With Diamonds & Ruby 14k Gold Cocktail Ring circa 1960s
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This stunning Amethyst, Diamond, and Ruby 14k gold cocktail ring from the circa 1960s exudes vintage elegance and timeless sophistication. The bold design features a large, faceted a...
Vintage Diamond and White Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine vintage 0.37 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold solitaire ring; part of the diverse vintage engagement ring collections. This fine vintage diamond solitaire ring has been ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Jade and Gold Modernist Ring
Located in New York, NY
Jade and 18k Gold Modernist Ring with Art Deco overtones. The mottled nephrite jade plaque is held by two large ribbed Deco panels, suspended over a heavy rounded, but, squared off ...
Jade, 18k Gold
15.0 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960s, 18k, American. Brilliantly sixties, this timeless American ring features a vivid blue 15.0-carat emerald-cut aquamarine. The look is colorful, bold American glamour. Set...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Diamond and 9 Carat Gold Band Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The design of this ring is fabulous! The band is modelled in 9 carat gold and is set with a diamond measuring 15pts. The shoulders of this signet ring have lovely detail. Hallmarked ...
Diamond, Gold
Vintage Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl Single-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a 14ct yellow gold ring featuring a captivating cat's eye stone. The smooth, polished band elegantly frames the round gemstone, creating a striking focal point. This vin...
Cat’s Eye, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Vintage 18k Gold Green Enamel Band Beaded Ring
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A vintage Cartier 18k gold and green enamel band ring. Vivid green enamel panels are framed and accented by intricate rows of small gold beads. The combination of yellow gold, satura...
Enamel, 18k 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. Italian ring size: 10.5
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Amazing ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central ruby surrounded by diamonds and little rubies. This elegant object combines solid 9 kt gold and solid 800 s...
Ruby, Diamond, Silver, Rose Gold, 9k Gold
Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Amazing ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central sapphire surrounded by diamonds and little sapphires. This elegant object combines solid 9 kt gold and soli...
Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Elegant retrò ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central diamond surrounded by leaves studded with diamonds. This elegant object combines solid 9 kt gold and ...
Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
French Mid-Century amethyst and turquoise cocktail ring
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-Century amethyst, turquoise, and gold cocktail ring, centered by a large oval amethyst, set in an open-work, basket-weave mount set with cabochon turquoise, in 18k. French impo...
Amethyst, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Cartier Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Cartier
Located in Darnestown, MD
Awesome best describes this sapphire and diamond cocktail ring by Cartier. It has 104 diamonds that are G color; VS quality. Their weight is 1 75 carats. Thirteen natural sapphires w...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Sixties Modern Aquamarine and Diamond Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960s, 14k, American. This gorgeous sixties ring is set with a 7.0 carat finely hued blue aquamarine framed by ten dazzling white diamonds (totaling .25 carats, I color, SI1 c...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold
Coral, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Fashion flower ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central coral surrounded by diamonds. This elegant object combines solid 9 kt gold and solid 800 silver in a...
Diamond, Coral, Silver, Rose Gold, 9k Gold
Mid-Century Marchak, Paris Multigem Giardinetto Ring
By Marchak
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-Century, gold, jardiniere ring comprised of two gold bands suspending a basket of flowers in diamond, ruby, sapphire and emerald, in 18k and platinum. Signed Marchak, Paris, n...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Diamond Solitaire 14k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This is simplicity and elegance rolled into a ring. The beautiful details of this ring will have you sold. This ring features in the ring is a round brilliant cut diamond measuring a...
Diamond
Coral, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Fashion flower ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central coral surrounded by diamonds. This elegant object combines solid 9 kt gold and solid 800 silver in a...
Coral, Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Vintage Ruby 9 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Set in this glossy 9ct gold ring are five rubies and diamond points inbetween. The largest ruby total is 1.2carat and the diamonds measure 1pt each and all stones set within the 9 ca...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
1960s 1.00 carat Diamond and White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1960s 1.00 carat diamond and 14 karat white gold twist style cocktail ring; part of our diverse diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collections...
Diamond, White Gold
Emeralds, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Fantastic ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a group of leaves in the central part studded by diamonds and, between of them, emeralds. All around, four sections...
Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Ruby, Diamonds, Platinum Retrò Ring.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Fantastic flower ring in platinum structure mounted with a central ruby surrounded by diamonds. This ring was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and it is in perfect condi...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Pearl Solitaire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Her Majestic the Pearl Elegantly designed and crafted is this beautiful mid century Pearl Solitaire ring complemented by Diamonds post 1960 ca, hand crafted of solid Platinum marked ...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Emerald, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Beautiful ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central emerald surrounded by a frame of diamonds. This elegant object combines solid 9 kt gold and solid 800 sil...
Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Amazing ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with diamonds and rubies. This elegant object combines solid 9 kt gold and solid 800 silver in a sophisticated design. The...
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
14K 1.53ct Sapphire Men's Ring with Diamonds
Located in Big Bend, WI
14K white gold sapphire and diamond men's ring. The ring features an oval blue sapphire weighing 1.53 carats and measuring about 8mm x 6mm. The earth mined sapphire has royal blue co...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Amazing ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with sapphires surrounded by diamonds and, in their central part, four diamonds. This elegant object combines solid 9 kt g...
Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Vintage 14K Rose & White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant vintage ring crafted in solid 14K rose and white gold, set with seventeen European cut diamonds measuring about 1.4 millimeters each, totaling approximately a quarter carat. ...
Diamond, White Gold
Topaz, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Amazing ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with two drop topaz in the central part surrounded by diamonds. This elegant object combines solid 9 kt gold and solid 800...
Diamond, Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Emeralds, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Amazing ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a flower of emeralds and, between of them, diamonds. This elegant object combines solid 9 kt gold and solid 800 silv...
Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Fantastic ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a flower of rubies and, between of them, diamonds. This elegant object combines solid 9 kt gold and solid 800 silv...
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Coral, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Fashion flower ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central coral surrounded by diamonds. This elegant object combines solid 9 kt gold and solid 800 silver in a...
Coral, Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Marquise Diamond on a Platinum Setting Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This elegant ring is crafted in platinum. It features a continuous row of marquise-cut white diamonds, each with a slightly included (SI2) clarity and an I color grade. The total di...
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier 18 Karat Coral Engraved Yellow Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Paris, FR
CARTIER 18 carat yellow Gold engraved ring with two Coral cabochons CARTIER Engraved Ring in 18 kt yellow Gold setting two Coral Cabochons. Gross weight: 18.4 g Diameter: 16.25 Fren...
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s 18K Gold Plated Dome Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Step into the allure of the 1960s with our stunning 18K Gold Plated Dome Ring, a classic design rendered in whimsical gold plating. This ring strikes the perfect balance between subt...
18k Gold, Gold Plate
Emeralds, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Fantastic ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a group of leaves in the central part studded by diamonds and, between of them, emeralds. All around, four sections...
Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Heavy Gold Ring set with Marquise Diamond
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960s, 18k, Swiss. Sleek and elegant, this sixties ring has a chic, less-is-more look. All about the brilliantly polished gold and deliciously chunky goldwork, punctuated by a ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
4 Carat Diamond Ring. GIA Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring KVS1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 4.20 carats Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: K Center Diamond Clarity: VS1 Center Diamond Sett...
Diamond, Platinum
Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Beautiful ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a flower of sapphires and, between of them, diamonds. This elegant object combines solid 9 kt gold and solid 800 si...
Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Emeralds, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Fashion ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with two emeralds and, between of them, diamonds. This elegant object combines solid 9 kt gold and solid 800 silver in a s...
Emerald, Diamond, Silver, Rose Gold, 9k Gold
Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Amazing ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a flower of diamonds and a central ruby in the central part and, below, two structures studded with rubies and diamon...
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Vintage 1960s Platinum Marquise Diamond Ballerina Cocktail Ring 5.74ctw GIA
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A spectacular circa 1960s ballerina-style cocktail ring crafted in platinum, centered by a 1.04 carat F color, SI2 clarity marquise-cut diamond. Surrounding the center stone is an e...
Diamond, Platinum
Chic Sixties Turquoise & Diamond Ring GIA Report
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960s, 14k, Switzerland. This spectacular sixties ring epitomizes the opulent glamour of the period. The robin's egg blue Persian Turquoise is surrounded by 4.50 carats of bril...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
Carnelian Signet Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
One of our most received requests is for signet rings and this particular piece is a lovely example. Crafted from 14 karat yellow gold the ring has been set with an octagonal cut pie...
Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Gold Wide Band Convex Ring
Located in Venice, CA
Circa the 1960’s, this classic wide band ring is rendered in 14k gold. It has a gentle convex surface—when looked at in profile, you can see a slight doming to the band. The ring has...
14k Gold
Coral, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Snake Ring.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Fashion snake ring in 14 kt white gold structure mounted with diamonds and coral on the head and on the tail. This ring was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and it is in...
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Midcentury Diamond Swirl Cocktail Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Twisted stands of 18 karat yellow gold alternate with polished strokes of 18 karat white gold to create a diamond swirl. The ring offers a lively aesthetic and will be both a fun and...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Diamond and Sapphire Dinner Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Platinum Vintage Dinner Ring Featuring A 2.00 Carat Round Sapphire Accented By 22 Round & Baguette Cut Diamonds Of VS Clarity & G Color Totaling Approximately 3.50 Carats. Fi...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Diamond Cocktail Ring 14K White Gold
Located in Montgomery, AL
We are loving this vintage cocktail ring!! Ring Details Material: 14K White Gold Era: Retro 1940 - 1960 Head Width: 13.7mm Head Height: 4.3mm Shank Width: 1.8mm Weight: 3.7 Grams Fi...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Diamond and White Gold Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 1960s 0.76 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold cluster style cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 3 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring. GIA Round Brilliant Diamond Ring I SI2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 3.00 carats Center Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Center Diamond Color: I Center Diamond Clarity: SI2 Center Diamond S...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
French polka-dot emerald and diamond ring
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-Century polka-dot pavé diamond and emerald plaque ring, in 18k gold. France. #14040. * Free shipping * Includes letter of authenticity for insurance purposes * Please do not ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Günter Wyss Hyper-Modern Aquamarine Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960s, 18k, by Gunter Wyss, Switzerland. This one-of-a-kind ring by the revolutionary goldsmith Günter Wyss is a visual and technical marvel. Set with an intense blue aquamarin...
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
1960s Ruby Diamond Platinum Dome Ring 6.5
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage dome ring, circa 1960s, is made of solid platinum and features a bold geometric design set with a total of 1.83 carats of French-cut rubies. At the center, the ring is a...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
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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