GIA 2.10 carat oval cut sapphire diamond platinum ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegant vintage ring showcases a richly colored oval sapphire, glowing with deep blue tones and refined brilliance. The center stone is beautifully complemented by half moon cut...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
GIA 2.10 carat oval cut sapphire diamond platinum ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegant vintage ring showcases a richly colored oval sapphire, glowing with deep blue tones and refined brilliance. The center stone is beautifully complemented by half moon cut...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
GIA 2.10 carat oval cut sapphire diamond platinum ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegant vintage ring showcases a richly colored oval sapphire, glowing with deep blue tones and refined brilliance. The center stone is beautifully complemented by half moon cut...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
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
Carved Amethyst Ring in 18k Yellow Gold, signed Gumps.
Located in New York, NY
An 18K yellow gold and Amethyst ring centering an oval shaped carved amethyst. Signed Gumps. Ring size : 6 1/2 Measurements : carved oval amethyst : 19.11mm to 16.24mm. Metal : 18...
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Gold Men’s 0.25 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A bold and substantial men’s diamond ring in solid 14K gold, weighing an impressive 8.9 grams. The centerpiece is an approx. 0.25 carat round brilliant diamond, estimated at G color ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold and Plique-à-Jour Crocodile Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 18 karat yellow gold and plique-à-jour crocodile ring; part of our diverse vintage jewellery collections. This fine and impressive vintage ring has bee...
Yellow Gold
$199Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co Estate Atlas Groove Ring Size 6 Silver 9 mm
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Tiffany & Co Estate Atlas Groove Ring Size 6 Silver 9 mm TIF633 This elegant Authentic Tiffany & Co Atlas Groove Ring is made of sterling silver TRUSTED SELLER SI...
Silver
$199Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co Estate Atlas Groove Ring Size 5 Silver 9 mm
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Tiffany & Co Estate Atlas Groove Ring Size 5 Silver 9 mm TIF635 This elegant Authentic Tiffany & Co Atlas Groove Ring is made of sterling silver TRUSTED SELLER SI...
Silver
$232Sale Price|20% Off
Gucci Estate Ring Size 5.5 Sterling Silver Height 8 mm
By Gucci
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Gucci Estate Ring Size 5.5 Sterling Silver Height 8 mm G28 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
$199Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co Estate Atlas Groove Ring Size 6.5 Silver 9 mm
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Tiffany & Co Estate Atlas Groove Ring Size 6.5 Silver 9 mm TIF634 This elegant Authentic Tiffany & Co Atlas Groove Ring is made of sterling silver TRUSTED SELLER ...
Silver
$5,719Sale Price|30% Off
Important Australian Pearl and Diamonds White Gold Ring
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Stunning ring in white gold 750 Amazing central large Australian pearl Beautiful construction of diamonds (approx 6 cts total) Italian craftsmanship Size 54 / 14 Despite the case i...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Mauboussin 18k White Gold and Diamond Dome 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 white gold ribbed dome is divided into three sections set with fine w...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,952Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Ring 14k Gold 0.91 TCW 3.19 Grams Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Diamond Ring Size 6.5 14k Gold 0.91 TCW 3.19 Grams Certified $5,950 215101 Nothing says, “I Love you” more than Diamonds and Pearls! This Diamond ring has been Certified, Inspected...
Diamond, 14k Gold
39.0 ct. Ceylon No-Heat Sapphire & Diamond Ring Signed Cartier
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Carat Weight: Sapphire 39.0 ct. & approx. 2.80 cts diamonds total Color/Clarity: Ceylon No Heat; E–F color, VVS–VS clarity Certifications: AGL Size: 6 Creator: Cartier Metal: Pla...
Diamond, Sapphire
14K White Gold, Pearl and Diamond Cocktail Ring - VHK#30
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1990s Item Details: Ring Size: 7.75 Metal Type: 14k White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.8 grams Diamond Details: Weight: .20ct, total weight Cut: Marquise and Ro...
Bvlgari Pearl Diamond 18k Gold Cocktail Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Bulgari pearl and diamond ring exemplifies the brand’s signature blend of luxury and Italian craftsmanship. At its center, the ring features a luminous white pearl, flanking t...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
$36,000Sale Price|20% Off
Bvlgari Venezia Platinum Round Diamond Engagement Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Chicago, IL
Bvlgari Venezia Platinum Round Diamond Engagement Ring Elegant platinum Bvlgari engagement ring featuring a brilliant round center diamond weighing 1.59 carats, graded H color and V...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Platinum Knife-Edge 2mm Wedding Band Ring Size 7.75
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Tiffany & Co. wedding band features the classic knife-edge design which Tiffany made famous, finely crafted in platinum. The ring has a sleek 2 mm width, offering a bala...
Platinum
Vintage 10.00 carat amethyst ruby 18k gold cocktail ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This striking vintage amethyst and ruby cocktail ring is a dramatic 1990’s design, filled with rich color, bold scale, and unforgettable presence. At its center rests an emerald cut ...
Amethyst, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1990s Piaget Spinner Ring with Diamond
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white gold with a Round Brilliant cut Diamond weighing approximately 0.13 carat. Signed by Piaget Circa 1994 Size 6 3/4
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1990s Chopard Happy Diamonds Love Ring
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white gold with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds. Signed by Chopard Circa 1990s Size 6
Diamond, 18k Gold
14k Yellow Gold Vintage Mariner Link Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1990s Item Details: Ring Size: 7.25 (Sizable) Metal Type: 14k Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 1.3 grams Head of ring measures 14m north to south Band Width: 1.2mm ...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Betony Vernon "O-Ring Band Mini Diamond Pavée" Ring 18 Karat Gold in Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
The "O-Ring Band Mini Diamond Pavée" ring was designed by Betony Vernon in 1992 and manufactured in lost wax elements. The "O-Ring Band Mini Diamond Pavée" ring is part of a timeless...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
1990s Swarovski Crystal Silver Chanel Inspired Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Experience the epitome of timeless glamour with the 1990s Swarovski Crystal Silver Chanel Inspired Ring. Crafted with a 925 silver band, this ring pays homage to the iconic Chanel an...
Crystal, Silver
Charles Krypell Diamond Platinum Band Ring
By Charles Krypell
Located in New York, NY
Bold Architectural Platinum & Diamond Ring. So simple yet so strong. 50full cut clean & white full cut Diamonds. Approximately 2cts Total +.
Diamond, Platinum
$199Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co Authentic Estate Atlas Ring Size 5 Silver 11 mm
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Tiffany & Co Estate Atlas Ring Size 5 Silver 11 mm TIF382 TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 2002 DETAILS Ring Size: 5 Height: 11 mm Weight: 9.6 Grams Metal: Sterling Silver We tr...
Silver
$3,221Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Diamond, Amethyst, White Gold
18kt White Gold and Pavé Moving Ring
Located in New York, NY
This Italian-Made 18k White Gold Pavé Moving Ring is an extraordinary piece from the 1990s, embodying both elegance and playful sophistication. Set with 2.5 carats of sparkling pavé ...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline Cluster Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GIA certified Brazilian Paraiba tourmaline and diamond cluster ring in platinum featuring 0.48 carats of greenish blue Paraiba tourmalines with 0.18 carats of baguette diamonds. Size...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
Garrard & Co. Diamond Ring, English, 1995
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in London, GB
Garrard & Co. diamond ring. Set to centre with a round old cut diamond O to P colour, VS1 clarity, with a weight of 4.86 carats in an open back rubover setting, adorned further by tw...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Stunning Vintage sapphire diamond platinum engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage platinum ring from the 1990s showcases a striking 1.18 carat emerald cut sapphire, flanked by tapered baguette diamonds for a timeless, elegant look. Center stone: Emer...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Simon & Igal Interchangeable Tourmaline, Citrine, Amethyst, Diamond Ring 18K
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Simon & Igal Interchangeable Gem-Set Tourmaline, Citrine, Amethyst Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold, 1995 A remarkable example of innovative jewelry design, this magnificent ...
Tourmaline, Diamond, Citrine, Amethyst, 18k Gold
$199Sale Price|20% Off
Authentic Tiffany & Co Estate Atlas Ring Size 6.5 Silver 6 mm
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Tiffany & Co Estate Atlas Ring Size 6.5 Silver 6 mm TIF379 TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 2002 DETAILS Ring Size: 6.5 Height: 6 mm Weight: 5.8 Grams Metal: Sterling Silver We ...
Silver
Vintage Yellow Gold Ring with Rubies and Sapphires, 1994
Located in BILBAO, ES
Bold and sculptural vintage ring crafted in richly textured yellow gold, featuring an elegant woven motif set with vivid rubies and deep blue sapphires. The design is composed of an...
Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Coctail Ring with coral 14k yellow gold 9.5 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold ring set with coral - ring size US 8.5 - EU 18.5 (58) Detailed description The top of the ring is 3.3 cm wide and 1.0 cm high. Ring size US 8.5 - EU 18.5 (58). The...
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified Natural Jadeite and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Pasadena, CA
This exquisite platinum ring features a natural jadeite cabochon weighing approximately 2.31 carats. The oval cabochon measures 10.00 × 8.14 mm and displays light green color with se...
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Cartier "Corinthe" Emerald Diamond Ring 18k Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Monaco, MC
A luminous expression of Cartier's design mastery, this "Corinthe" cocktail ring showcases the maison's exceptional ability to balance color, form, and light. Crafted in warm 18k yel...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
14k White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 8.75 Metal Type: 14k White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.2 grams Diamond Details: Weight: .75ct, total weight Cut: Round Brilliant Clarity: G-H Color: VS Ban...
Diamond, White Gold
Unheated 2.07ct Burma Ruby & Diamond Ring GIA Certificate - Beautiful!
Located in bangkok, TH
A simply extraordinary and utterly unique Jewel set in solid platinum and featuring a stunning Unheated Ruby from Mogok in Burma weighing an impressive 2.07ct. The beautifully made r...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
18 Karat Three-Color Gold Bands Ring - Micheletto
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Description: This elegant ring is crafted from 18 karat gold, featuring three distinct colors in separate bands. The interplay of yellow, white, and rose gold creates a harmonious an...
18k Gold, Gold
1990's 14 Karat Rose Gold Vintage Fluted Wedding Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a slightly rounded band ring Grooved with fluted texture With high polish finish Stamped for 14 karat gold Circa: 1990s Ring Size: 10 1/2 and sizable Measures north to so...
Gold, Rose Gold
CHRISTIAN DIOR Mitza Leopard Paw Tail Lacquer Yellow Gold Ring
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous authentic Christian Dior ring features a chic leopard paw and tail design crafted in 18k yellow gold and accented with black lacquer spots and claws. Made in France cir...
Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Parentesi Diamond 18k White Gold Ring Sz 7
By Bulgari
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The Bvlgari 18k Gold Diamond Ring is a stunning piece of jewelry that perfectly blends modern elegance with luxury. Crafted from high-quality 18k gold, this ring features a brilliant...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Korloff Yellow Gold Diamond Ring with Red Chinese Lacquer
By Korloff
Located in BILBAO, ES
A distinctive and elegant ring by Korloff, crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and centered with a brilliant-cut diamond of approximately 0.47 carats. The diamond is bezel-set, enhancing...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Mappin & Webb Trinity Ring Size J (49)
By Mappin & Webb
Located in London, GB
Here we have a bi-colour band trinity ring crafted by Mappin & Webb. The design features three interlocking bands, each made from a two types of gold in 18ct yellow and white. The ba...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari White Gold Diamond Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari white gold diamond band ring BVLGARI in tiny round-cut diamonds, 18 karat white gold; marked 750, 53, Made in Italy, 1697 AR Size: 6.25 US Total weight: 12.6 grams
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Modern Sapphire, Diamond and Platinum Bombé Ring
Located in London, GB
A sapphire and diamond bombé ring, with a round faceted sapphire, weighing approximately 2.20ct, within a surround of round brilliant cut diamonds and a border of half-moon shaped sa...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Korloff Diamond Ring Green Lacquer 18K Yellow Gold France
By Korloff
Located in BILBAO, ES
Elegant Korloff ring crafted in 18K yellow gold, featuring a central round brilliant-cut diamond of approximately 0.32 carats. The design is distinguished by its refined green Chines...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Cartier Vintage Dome Ring Gold Gemstones Enamel Size 5.75
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A vintage Cartier dome band ring, crafted in 18k yellow gold and accented with rubies, sapphires, and diamonds. Designed with a wide, sculptural dome profile, the ring showcases a st...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Cartier Men's Amour Et Trinity Or Gold Rings
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier men's "Amount Et Trinity Or" gold rings Three gold band rings, the largest one is engraved AMOUR ET TRINITY OR; marked Cartier, 750, 61, 1998, 072770 Size: 9.75 US, 61 Euro...
18k Gold
Contemporary Platinum 31.99 Ct. Kunzite & Diamond Cocktail ring
By Contemporary
Located in Miami, FL
This magnificent platinum cocktail ring is a masterwork of color and scale, centered around a breathtaking 31.99-carat oval-cut kunzite. The gemstone radiates a vivid, saturated lila...
Diamond, White Diamond, Kunzite, Platinum
Important White Gold Ring with Australian Pearl and Diamonds
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Beautiful cocktail ring in 750 white gold. Incredible large central Australian pearl. Stunning diamond construction (approximately 6 carats in total). Italian craftsmanship. Size...
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Korloff Diamond Ring Black Lacquer 18K Yellow Gold 1992
By Korloff
Located in BILBAO, ES
Elegant Korloff ring crafted in 18K yellow gold, dating from 1992, showcasing the maison’s signature bold and refined aesthetic. The design features a central brilliant-cut diamond ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 90s Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 0.38 carat diamond and platinum solitaire ring; part of our diamond jewelry/estate jewelry collections. This impressive diamond solitaire ring has been...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage diamond 14k yellow gold solitaire engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A timeless expression of elegance, this vintage solitaire engagement ring features a beautiful round brilliant cut diamond weighing approximately 0.90 carat. The diamond displays liv...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
CHANEL Camellia Citrine Amethyst Yellow Gold Flower Ring
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite ring from Chanel's Camellia collection is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a 4-petal flower design set with faceted bright sparkling yellow citrine and deep pur...
Amethyst, Citrine, Yellow 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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