Cartier 18K White Gold 5.5mm Love Ring 49
By Cartier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cartier 18K White Gold 5.5mm Love Ring 49 Metal: 18K White Gold Size: Cartier size 49, US size 4.75 Band Width: 5.5mm Weight: 6.70 grams Hallmark: "K52612 49 Cartier ©1996 750",...
White Gold
Boodles Princess Cut Diamond Ring
By Boodle & Dunthorne
Located in London, GB
Here we have a fabulous diamond ring from the luxury British jewellery designer, Boodles. A sensational bright white princess cut diamond sits proud at the centre of the face whilst ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold and Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A 14 karat white gold and diamond ring. Centering a brilliant cut diamond weighing 0.75 carat* highlighted by two (2) tapered baguettes. Total diamond weight approximately 0.85 car...
Diamond
Gucci Gold and Enamel Band Ring
By Gucci
Located in Darnestown, MD
Gold and white enamel band ring by Gucci. The ring is size 6 1/2. It is 5/16" wide. The enamel and gold have a delicate criss cross pattern. Condition is excellent.
18k Gold, Enamel
Cartier 18k Panther Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in San Antonio, TX
Cartier Panther Ring set in 18k White Gold with Diamonds weighing approx. 1.00ct, Pear shaped Emerald and Black Lacquer. Circa 1990.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Pavé Diamond Set Ring
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Here we have a timeless diamond ring from the world renowned luxury jewellery house of Cartier. This wonderful piece has been crafted from 18ct yellow gold and showcases three gliste...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Gold and Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful land classic Cartier 18k gold ring, featuring two half-band rows of diamonds - approx. 2.40ctw FG/VVS, ring size 5.75, width of the ring 12mm. Comes in Cartier box. Marked:...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage Emerald and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 0.16 carat natural emerald and 0.15 carat diamond, platinum cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fin...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
14k yellow gold ring with coral - 6.1 grams - ring size U.S. 8 - EU 18.25 (57)
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold ring set with coral - ring size U.S. 8 - EU 18.25 (57) Detailed description The top of the ring is 2.0 cm wide and 6.0 mm high Ring size U.S. 8 - EU 18.25 (57), ri...
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage GIA 3.83 carat sapphire diamond platinum ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage GIA 3.83 carat sapphire diamond platinum ring is an elegant and sophisticated statement piece showcasing the timeless beauty of a richly colored cabochon sapphire. Centered b...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
White Gold Diamond Dome Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 Karat White Gold Band Ring Featuring 63 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Of SI Clarity & H Color Totaling Approximately 1 Carat. Finger Size 8.25; Purchase Includes One Sizing Service...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k Gold Diamond Floral Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This striking 14k gold cocktail ring is crafted in a bold floral design, centering on six pear-shaped rose-cut diamonds, each arranged in a radiant flower motif. Surrounding each di...
Diamond, 14k Gold
1990s Italian Artisanal Aquamarine White Gold Ring
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Beautiful ring in white gold 18kt Beautiful central aquamarine stone (4.20 cts) Diamonds 0.22 cts Italian craftsmanship Size 55 / 15 Worldwide fast shipping included in the price ! ...
Diamond, Aquamarine, White Gold
Sterling Silver Turtle Ring Carol Felley 1990
By Carol Felley
Located in Wallkill, NY
This is adorable Sterling Silver Turtle Ring Carol Felley (Matching choker necklace, bracelet are the last photos **SEPARATE Listing ) We also have the Earrings, Choker and Bracelet...
Sterling Silver
Chaumet Gold Anneau Dome Ring
By Chaumet
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1990s, 18k, by Chaumet, Paris, France. This elegant yellow gold ring has a chic confident look. Effortlessly dressing up or down, jewels like these rocked the Paris fashion sce...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari B.zero1 Ring 18k Yellow Gold
By Bulgari
Located in istanbul, TR
BVLGARI B.ZERO1 RING Drawing its inspiration from the most renowned amphitheater of the world, the Colosseum, the B.zero1 ring is a true statement of Bvlgari’s creative vision, chal...
Yellow Gold
DenarTextured Gold& Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Textured 18Kt Gold Ring making a huge statement - framed with clean, white, full cut Diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold
$4,231Sale Price|20% Off
1990s Italian Artisanal Aquamarine White Gold Ring
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Beautiful ring in white gold 18kt Beautiful central aquamarine stone (4.20 cts) Diamonds 0.22 cts Italian craftsmanship Size 55 / 15 Worldwide fast shipping included in the price ! ...
Diamond, Aquamarine, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Heart-Shaped Tourmaline Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1993, 18k, by Tiffany & Co., New York. This wonderful ring is an understated expression of Tiffany's love affair with heart motifs. The richly hued heart-shaped tourmaline...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Brushed White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 Karat White Gold Ring Featuring 7 Round & Baguette Cut Diamonds Totaling 0.20 Carats. Polished & Brushed Finish Accents. Finished Weight Is 5.2 Grams. Finger Size 7; Purchase Incl...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990 Silver 925 Synthetic Ruby Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This 1990 cocktail ring is going to become your next favorite statement ring you need in your collection! Super fun and unique vintage cocktail ring featuring an array of synthetic r...
Silver
Carved “Basket Weave” Turquoise 18KT Ring
By F Vergano
Located in Vero Beach, FL
POW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 18 karat yellow gold Carved “Bamboo” Natural Turquoise Ring. The high domed Square carved Turquoise measures 5/8 ” (15.00 mm.) x 5/8″ ...
Turquoise, 18k Gold
$2,162Sale Price|20% Off
1990s Italian Artisanal Flower White Gold Ring
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Beautiful ring in white gold 18kt (15.10 grams) Beautiful mix of colored stones Diamonds 0.33 cts Semiprecious stones 0.82 grams Italian craftsmanship Size 54 / 14 Comes with certif...
Diamond, White Gold
An 18k Gold Bulgari Ring with Pink Tourmaline
By Bulgari
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18k yellow gold band ring asymmetrically set with 2 oval faceted tourmalines (app. 1.44 ct), one light pink and one bright pink, with a ribbed shank, signed Bulgari, circa 1990s. ...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
18k Turquoise and MOP Ring. Turquoise Diamond Mother of Pearl Statement Ring
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Stunning ring. High Quality Natural Turquoise cabochon with Symmetrical Mother of Pearl Cab. Diamond eternity Center. Condition: No visible signs of wear. Will look great as a pi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$232Sale Price|20% Off
Gucci Estate Ring Size 5 Sterling Silver 13.5 mm
By Gucci
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Gucci Estate Ring Size 5 Sterling Silver 13.5 mm height G30 This elegant Authentic Gucci ring is made of sterling silver and has a weight of 11 grams with a 13.5 mm Height...
Sterling Silver
Pomellato Sabbia Diamond 18K Rose Gold Ring, Signed, 1990s.
By Pomellato
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Pomellato Sabbia Diamond 18K Rose Gold Ring, Signed, 1990s. A striking creation from the celebrated Italian house of Pomellato, this exquisite Sabbia ring captures the effortless el...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Vintage Pomellato Arabesque Openwork 18K Gold Dome Ring
By Pomellato
Located in Miami, FL
This vintage Pomellato dome ring exemplifies the artistry of the house’s early Arabesque era. Hand-crafted in rich 18K yellow gold, the ring features intricate openwork motifs inspir...
18k Gold
14k yellow gold ring set with coral - 4.5 grams - ring size U.S. 6.5 - EU. 17 (5
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold ring set with coral - 4.5 grams - ring size U.S. 6.5 - EU. 17 (53) Detailed description The top of the ring is 2.2 cm wide by 7.6 mm high weight : 4.5 grams ring ...
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1.45 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1.45 carat diamond and platinum solitaire ring; part our diverse collection of diamond rings. This stunning, fine and impressive vintage diam...
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier 18k Tri-Color Gold Diamond Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A Cartier diamond ring in 18K tri-color gold, featuring a sculptural twisted design with a diamond-set front. The ring combines yellow, white, and rose gold in a refined rounded form...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Keepsake 0.96ctw Tanzanite & Diamond Ring 14k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Keepsake 14K gold ring featuring an approximately 0.50-carat marquise tanzanite measuring 9 × 4mm, complemented by ~0.46 carats of round and baguette diamonds. The flowing sp...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold
Pave Diamond Ball Ring 18k Gold, 1.88ctw
Located in Orlando, FL
Vintage Pavé Diamond Sphere Ring – 18K Yellow Gold 1.88 CTW E/VS1 Diamonds Circa 1990s Specifications Metal: 18K yellow gold Total weight: 5.2 grams Ring size: 6 (easily resizable...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Contempo Ninties Gold & Steel Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1990s, 18k & Steel, Switzerland. Elegantly edgy fashion, this blackened steel and eighteen-karat yellow gold nineties ring features 1.85 carats of brilliant white diamonds (...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
$232Sale Price|20% Off
Gucci Estate Ring Size 5.5 Sterling Silver 8 mm
By Gucci
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Gucci Estate Ring Size 5.5 Sterling Silver 8 mm height G29 This elegant Authentic Gucci ring is made of sterling silver and has a weight of 7.5 grams with an 8 mm Height. ...
Sterling Silver
$232Sale Price|20% Off
Gucci Estate Ring Size 5 Sterling Silver 8 mm
By Gucci
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Gucci Estate Ring Size 5 Sterling Silver 8 mm height G33 This elegant Authentic Gucci ring is made of sterling silver and has a weight of 7 grams with an 8 mm Height. TRU...
Sterling Silver
Vintage Tourmaline Ring 18k Gold Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a deep purple cabochon tourmaline at its center. The tourmaline has a smooth, rounded surface typical of cabochon cuts, g...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Fabulous Massive Impressive Hyper-Modernist Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1980s, 18k, by Killer & Co., Solothurn Switzerland. This stunning modernist ring features a textured landscape of raised spirals. Perfect for everyday, the look is very con...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1990s Cartier Diamond Nigeria Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 4.50 carats. Signed by Cartier Circa 1990s Size 6 1/2
Diamond, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Company Paloma Picasso Fiori Sterling Hand Hammered Ring
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990 Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Company "Fiori" collection Sterling Silver Ring, the top of the ring measures 1/2 x 1/2 inch, both the top of the ring and the sides have a ha...
Sterling Silver
Natural Emerald and Diamond 18K Gold Handmade Ring
Located in Pasadena, CA
This stunning ring features a natural oval shaped emerald at its center, beautifully surrounded by natural diamonds, all set in 18K yellow gold mounting. The ring is approximately si...
Antique 9ct Gold Watch Key Un-engraved Signet Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
9ct yellow gold watch key signet ring, designed with a plain oval signet face and a concealed hinged watch key fitting beneath the top. The ring has a smooth tapered shank and a clas...
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,761Sale Price|20% Off
1990s Italian Artisanal Amethyst Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Beautiful ring in yellow gold 18kt (12 grams) Large faceted amethyst stone, leaf style Italian craftsmanship Size 56 / 16 Worldwide fast shipping included in the price ! Your ques...
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Lagos Gold and Diamond Ring
By Lagos
Located in Darnestown, MD
Scroll design ring by Lagos made of 22 karat gold with six diamonds. The banded design continues throughout the shank. The ring is size 7 1/2. This substantial ring would look equal...
Diamond, 22k Gold
Bulgari Spiga Pave Diamond Ring 18K White Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Fairfield, CT
Bvlgari Spiga Pavé Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold This Bvlgari Spiga ring is made in 18K white gold and features approximately 0.65 carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds. The desig...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 5.12 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 5.12 carat (total) diamond and platinum solitaire ring; part of our antique engagement ring collections. This stunning, fine and impressive v...
Diamond, Platinum
18k yellow gold ring set with coral - 7.3 grams - ring size U.S. 6.5 - EU. 17 (5
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold ring set with coral - 7.3 grams - ring size U.S. 6.5 - EU. 17 (53) detailed description the top of the ring is 3.2 mm wide and 5.0 mm high Ring size U.S. 6.5 - EU....
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Wedding Band Platinum Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A classic Tiffany & Co. wedding band, made of platinum and diamond. The ring features a row of round brilliant-cut diamonds, channel set seamlessly into the platinum band. The carat...
Diamond, Platinum
$156Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co Estate Heart Ring Size 4.75 Sterling Silver
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tiffany & Co Estate Heart Ring Size 4.75 Sterling Silver TIF274 TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 2002 PLEASE SEE OUR HUNDREDS OF POSITIVE FEEDBACKS FROM OUR CLIENTS! FREE SHIPPING DETAIL...
Sterling Silver
AGL 7.91cts Colombian Emerald 5.20cts Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
An extraordinary AGL-certified Colombian emerald ring showcasing a magnificent 7.91 carat oval cabochon emerald, richly saturated and luminous. Flanked by two cushion-cut diamonds to...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1990s Italian Artisanal Garnet Stone Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Beautiful ring in yellow gold 18kt Large garnet oval stone Diamonds (0.10 ct approx) Floral decoration Italian craftsmanship Size 55 / 15 Total weight approx 20 grams Note: last pi...
Garnet, Yellow Gold
$312Sale Price|20% Off
David Yurman Onyx Ring Size 7 Silver Estate
By David Yurman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic David Yurman Onyx Ring Size 7 Sterling Silver Estate DY752 TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 2002 PLEASE SEE OUR HUNDREDS OF POSITIVE FEEDBACKS FROM OUR CLIENTS!! FREE SHIPPING Deta...
Onyx, Silver
Mikimoto Ring. Vintage 18k Gold Mikimoto Pearl Coral Double Post bypass ring
By Mikimoto
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine MIKIMOTO ring 18k Yellow Gold coral and Pearl MIKIMOTO Double Post Bypass ring Extremely rare. Details: Size 5 Akoya pearl 7mm Coral 5mm 4.4grams total
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Mens 14k Yellow Gold & Onyx Signet Ring
Located in Newport Beach, CA
We are pleased to present this Men’s 14k Yellow Gold & Onyx Signet Ring – Size 8.25. This bold and sophisticated men’s signet ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and features an o...
Onyx, Yellow Gold
Artdeco Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By Istanbul Diamond House
Located in Bayazıt, TR
Welcome to Istanbul Diamond House! This artdeco ring is one of a kind piece of jewelry. It is brand new but produced in 1990's. It was our designers favourite ring and was not for sa...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage diamond sapphire 18k yellow gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This beautiful vintage ring is a colorful and elegant jewel from the 1990’s, crafted in warm 18k yellow gold with a striking combination of diamonds and sapphires. The design centers...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Betony Vernon "O'Ring Band Large Diamond Pavée" Ring 18 Karat Gold in Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
The "O'Ring Band Large Diamond Pavée" ring was designed by Betony Vernon in 1992 and manufactured in lost wax elements. The "O'Ring Band Large Diamond Pavée" ring is part of a timele...
Diamond, Gold, 18k 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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