13 Carat Champagne Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
13 carat Champagne Diamond Cocktail Ring Center colored diamond approx 13 carat Approx 4 ct diamonds in setting Sizable to any ring size
Diamond
$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
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 Medium Diamond Pavée" Ring 18 Karat Gold in Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
The "O'Ring Band Medium Diamond Pavée" ring was designed by Betony Vernon in 1992 and manufactured in lost wax elements. This ring is part of a timeless signature BV Sado-Chic series...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Pave Diamond 18k White Gold Band Ring 51
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous authentic vintage Cartier ring is crafted in 18k white gold and pave-set with approximately 70 round brilliant D-E-F VVS1-VVS2 diamonds weighing an estimated 1.40 carat...
Diamond, White Gold
$34,500
Toi Et Moi 6ct Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Meet the French Toi Et Moi Ring, a blend of allure and extravagance. This stunning piece features a dazzling duo of Old Mine diamonds: a striking 3.02 carat centerpiece paired with a...
Diamond, Platinum
Bvlgari 3.02 Carat Emerald-Cut Diamond Trombino Ring
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
Here we have a gorgeous piece from the world renowned Italian jewellery house of Bvlgari. A single bright white 3.02 carat emerald-cut diamond sits high and proud at the centre of th...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Diamond Ring - Micheletto
Located in Milano, Lombardia
This dazzling ring is crafted in 18K white gold, showcasing an arrangement of 23 brilliant diamonds that capture light from every angle. The timeless elegance of white gold pairs bea...
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier 18k Gold Contessa Diamond Eternity Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elegant Cartier “Contessa” eternity band ring crafted in 18K yellow and white gold and set with diamonds. Sculpted with geometric sections and polished white‑gold accents between eac...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Diamond and White Gold Half Eternity Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine 0.34 carat baguette cut diamond and 18 karat white gold half eternity ring; part of our vintage jewelry/diamond jewelry collections. This vintage half eternity/multi-diamond ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mauboussin 18k Yellow Gold Pavé Diamond Ring
By Mauboussin
Located in Weston, MA
This Mauboussin bombé-form ring is an elegantly simple design that stands on its own or is easily stackable. The yellow gold ribbed dome is divided into three sections set with fine ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring with moonstone 14k yellow gold 12.0 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold ring set with moonstone - ring size US 8.5 - EU 18.5 (58) detailed description: the top of the ring is approximately 9.0 mm wide by 1.1 cm high weight 12.0 grams ...
Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Yellow Solid Gold Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
This classic unisex ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and set with G-H VS2-SI1 diamonds weighing an estimated 0.40 carats. Made in United States circa 1990s. Measurements: 0.31" (8m...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Artisanal Amethyst Stone White Gold Ring
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Beautiful ring in white gold 750 (11,50 grams) Large faceted amethyst stone of 4,40 g Diamonds (0.26 cts) Italian craftsmanship Size 55 / 15 Comes with certificate of Moraglione It...
Amethyst, White Gold
$319Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co Estate Somerset Heart Ring 7 Silver 9.60 mm
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Tiffany & Co Estate Somerset Heart Ring Size 7 Silver height 9.60 mm TIF609 This elegant Authentic Tiffany & Co ring is made of sterling silver and has a weight of...
Silver
Vintage 1990s Gold Square Ring with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k yellow gold featuring Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.70 carat. Circa 1990s Size 6 1/4, resizable
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage Ruby & Diamond Eternity Ring 18k Gold - 1990s
Located in Nicosia, Cyprus
A classic expression of everlasting love and elegance, this vintage eternity ring (circa 1990) is crafted in solid 18k gold. The band features a continuous, shimmering pattern altern...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Certified 6.2 Carat Rubellite Ring
By Colleen B. Rosenblat
Located in Hamburg, DE
Very beautiful 22kt hammered yellow gold ring set with a 6.2 ct Rubelite. The size is 8. Designed by Colleen B. Rosenblat
Rubelite, 22k Gold
Stephen Dweck Sterling silver Bronze Ring 1990s
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Wallkill, NY
Another Fantisitc Stephen Dweck Bronze wash over Sterling Ring. This is New old stock never Worn as is most of our jewelry. Lovely Green Stone. Been in storage this whole time. Measu...
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Emerald and Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
An Art-Deco ring, it is comprised of a Vivid Green Emerald-Cut 1.65 carat Emerald, with White Diamonds embellished around the Emerald as well as on the shank weighing 0.32 carat. T...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Majestic Baguette Diamond Perls Ring
Located in Berlin, BE
Imagine a breathtakingly beautiful piece of jewelry that exudes elegance and captivates with its aesthetic allure. This exquisite ring is crafted from 14-carat white gold, creating a...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Contemporary 2.09 Carat Diamond and Platinum Halo Ring Circa 1995
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 2.09 carat diamond and platinum halo style dress ring; part of our diverse diamond jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive diamond ha...
Diamond, Platinum
Bvlgari B.zero1 Ring 18k White 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...
18k Gold, White Gold
$3,501Sale Price|20% Off
1990s Italian Artisanal Multicolored White Gold Ring
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Beautiful ring in white gold 18kt (18.10 grams) Beautiful mix of colored stones Diamonds 0.65 cts Italian craftsmanship Size 55 / 15 Worldwide fast shipping included in the price ! ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Signed DIVA Vintage Sparkle-Finish 14K Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This vintage 14K gold cocktail ring, signed DIVA 585, showcases a luxurious sparkle-finish surface created through fine diamond-cut texturing. The entire face glitters with a “gold s...
14k Gold
Rare vintage BULGARI ring with colored gemstones
By Bulgari
Located in PARIS, FR
Vintage BVLGARI ring in 18k yellow and white gold, set with four colored gemstones. A rare model from the 1990s. Condition: excellent. Size: 52. Width: 2 cm. Stones: pink tourmaline,...
Citrine, Peridot, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold
A Platinum Ring with a ball pavé set with diamonds
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An platinum disco ball ring pavé set with diamonds, France, master mark: weight: 5 g ring size: 17.25 mm / 7 US
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage emerald diamond 18k white gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A graceful vintage ring that blends vivid color with refined brilliance, this elegant design features nine round cut emeralds totaling approximately 0.45 carat. Their rich green tone...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$5,555Sale Price|20% Off
1990s Italian Artisanal Prasiolite White Gold Ring
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Beautiful ring in white gold 750 (16,60 grams) Large prasiolite stone of 3,98 cts White diamonds (0,60 cts) Italian craftsmanship Size 54 / 14 Comes with certificate from F.lli Mor...
Diamond, Green Sapphire, Yellow Gold
$199Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co Estate Atlas Ring Size 4 Silver 11 mm
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Tiffany & Co Estate Atlas Ring Size 4 Silver 11 mm TIF499 TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 2002 DETAILS Ring Size: 4 Height: 11 mm Weight: 5.2 Grams Metal: Sterling Silver We tr...
Silver
Vintage Emerald Ring Invisible Setting Emerald and Diamond Ring in 18 Carat Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic Vintage style & Vibrant invisible setting of square cut Emeralds Compliment the center Diamonds, which are Basel set tapper diamonds, Total Diamond weight 0.35 carat, GH...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Fred Paris Mouvementée Platinum Diamond Ring, 1.25ct, France, 1990s
By Fred Paris
Located in New York, NY
A striking and highly sculptural diamond ring by the celebrated French jewelry house FRED Paris. Crafted in luxurious Pt950 platinum, this Mouvementée ring features an organically fl...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Platinum Victoria Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co platinum marquis diamond Victoria ring. Approximately 0.32 carats total weight. Stamped on the inside of the shank 1997 Tiffany & Co., PT 950 Japan ( made for the Japane...
Diamond, Platinum
$1,584Sale Price|20% Off
Classical Diamond Ring in 14kt White Gold 0.30ct 5 Stone Diamond Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Diamond ring made in 14KT white gold. GRAM WEIGHT: 3.15gr METAL: 14KT white gold NATURAL DIAMOND(S) Cut: Round Brilliant Color: F (average) Clarity: VS (average) Carat: 0.30ct Siz...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$5,977Sale Price|21% Off
14k Yellow Gold Diamond Engagment Ring
By Non Branded
Located in Lexington, KY
This beautiful 14k yellow gold engagement ring features over 2 carats of natural diamonds! The center stone is a 0.57 carat marquise diamonds that is surround by a a series of baguet...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Platinum Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring, 1.00ct, Circa 1990
Located in London, GB
- Vintage diamond cluster engagement ring - 0.25ct round brilliant cut diamond centre (J / SI2) - 8 round brilliant-cut diamonds totalling approx 0.75ct (I-J / SI1-SI2) - Millegrain...
Diamond, Platinum
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, 18k Gold, Gold
Natural Emerald and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Pasadena, CA
This exquisite Natural Emerald and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ring features a vivid oval shaped emerald at its center, beautifully surrounded by sparkling round diamonds. Handcrafted in...
18k Gold
Vintage Pearl Diamond Ring 14k White Gold
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage ring is crafted in 14k gold and designed with a bold, elegant look. At the center sits a large, luminous pearl that immediately draws attention. Flanking the pearl on ea...
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Vintage Sapphire Cabochon Ring in 18K Yellow Gold, 1995
Located in BILBAO, ES
Elegant vintage ring crafted in polished 18 karat yellow gold, featuring a striking oval cabochon-cut sapphire as its centerpiece. The sapphire is bezel set within a bold, sculptura...
Sapphire, Yellow Gold
$4,201Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold
Vintage sapphire diamond 14k yellow gold band ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This beautiful vintage sapphire and diamond band ring is a lovely 1990’s design, offering a refined mix of rich color, sparkle, and everyday elegance. Featuring 3 oval cut sapphires ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,560Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Aquamarine Diamond Ring 6.25 Platinum 5.3 TCW Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Finely Faceted Quality Aquamarine and Diamond Ring size 6.25 and resizable set in fine Platinum 5.3 TCW Certified $4,950 018638 This is a Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
White Gold, Diamond and Citrine Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
14 Karat White Gold Ring Featuring An Oval Cut 2.25 Carat Citrine Accented By 16 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Of SI Clarity & H Color Totaling 0.80 Carats. Finger Size 8.5; Purchase ...
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18KT White Gold Colombian Emerald & Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
An elegant and striking emerald and diamond cluster ring crafted in solid 18KT white gold, centred with a vibrant emerald-cut natural Colombian emerald weighing approximately 2.40 ca...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Tiffany & Company Cut Out Cross Sterling Silver Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Tiffany & Company .925 Sterling Silver Cut Out Cross Band Ring, measuring 5/16 inch wide and is a finger size 6.
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. 18k Gold & Platinum Accent Diamond Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Tiffany & Co. diamond band ring crafted in 18k yellow gold with platinum accents. The band features a full circle of round diamonds set in smooth platinum bezels, evenly spaced a...
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
$312Sale Price|20% Off
David Yurman Guava Chalcidony Ring Size 7 Sterling Silver Estate
By David Yurman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic David Yurman Guava Chalcidony Ring Size 7 Sterling Silver Estate DY760 TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 2002 PLEASE SEE OUR HUNDREDS OF POSITIVE FEEDBACKS FROM OUR CLIENTS!! FREE SH...
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1.85 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring Circa 1990
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1.85 carat sapphire and 0.08 carat diamond, platinum ring; part of our diverse collection of sapphire engagement rings. This stunning, fine a...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1990s 925 Silver Synthetic Ruby and Emerald Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This 1990s statement ring is so stunning and unique, you are never going to get enough wear out of this! Do not miss out on this simply exquisite 1990s cocktail ring made from silver...
Silver
Vintage Bvlgari Rose Gold Monologo Ring
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
A vintage Blvgari rose gold Monologo ring, circa 1990. Designed as a wide gently curved 18 karat rose gold band, bearing the Bvlgari name in capital letters around the ring. Finish...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bvlgari Bulgari Gemstone 18k Gold Ring circa 1990s
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Bulgari ring features a geometric arrangement of citrine, tourmaline, and peridot gemstones set in 18k yellow gold. The design is built around a series of lozenge-shaped stones ...
Citrine, Peridot, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$239Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co Estate Sterling Silver Ring Size 4.25, 5.2 Grams
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tiffany & Co Estate Sterling Silver Ring Size 4.25, 5.2 Grams TIF182 Please look at the video attached for this item. With the video, you can see the movement of the item and ap...
Sterling Silver
Violet Pearls Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Modern ring in 18k yellow gold composed by oval gold detailes, gold spheres and violet pearls. (All detailes are mobile) Violet Pearls 2.70 g Total Weight 18.80 g R.F +RAEA RK.AOCO80...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 6.84ct Peridot Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 6.84 Carat peridot and 0.48 Carat diamond, 18 karat white gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse gemstone jewelry and estate jewelry collecti...
Diamond, Peridot, White Gold
Diamond Platinum Eternity Band Ring Size 6.5
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Diamond Platinum eternity band ring size 6.5. Set with numerous round diamonds this platinum eternity band is a size 6.5. The side walls are engraved on both sides Great to mix or...
Diamond, Platinum
Barry Kieselstein Cord Golden Citrine Diamond Platinum Ring
By KIESELSTEIN-CORD
Located in Southampton, PA
This 1999 Kieselstein-Cord platinum cocktail ring showcases approximately 2.5 carats of diamonds surrounding a radiant large golden citrine.
Citrine, Diamond, 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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