Oval Cut Rubellite & Diamond Flower Ring
Located in New York, NY
Oval Cut Rubellite & Diamond Flower Ring 18K white gold ring with center oval rubellite approximately 1.04 ct surrounded by 12 brilliant diamonds approximately 1.20 ct Ring Size: ...
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, White 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
Two Tone Gold Concave Band Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Ring with Polished Concave Design. Tapered Width From 12.5mm to 7mm. Finger Size 6.5; Purchase Includes One Sizing Service Prior to Shipping, Upon Requ...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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
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
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
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
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
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
18k White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 5 Metal Type: 18k White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.8 grams Band Width: 2.4mm Condition: Excellent
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
$1,755Sale Price|25% Off
18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Pretty Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.9 grams. Totally is diamond 0.40 ct. The diamond is has H color and vs-s1 clarity. Ring size is US 6.5 We can make any size. Box is not incl...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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
Cartier Nouvelle Vague White Gold Domed Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This classic Cartier ring from the Nouvelle Vague collection features a wide band design crafted in 18k white gold. Made in France circa 1997. Measurements: 0.55" (14mm) width. The r...
White Gold
14k Rubellite Diamond Halo Engagement and Cocktail Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 8.5 Metal Type: 14k White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.0 grams Diamond Details: Weight: .90ct, total weight Cut: Round and Baguette Color: G-H Clarity: SI
Modernist 18K White Gold 0.75ct Diamond Bar Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant modernist diamond ring in solid 18K white gold, set with five clean and bright round diamonds totaling approximately 0.75 carats. Each diamond is individually bar-set across ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Diamond Yellow Gold Three-Stone Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine vintage 0.80 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold three stone/trilogy ring; part of our diverse diamond jewelry collection. This fine and unusual vintage trilogy ring has an e...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k White Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 7.5 Metal Type: 18k White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 7.6 grams Center Stone Details: .75ct, Emerald (Natural), Green Diamond Details: Diamond ...
White Gold
$952Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Amethyst Ring 6.5 14k W Gold 1.72 TCW Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Finely Faceted Quality Amethyst Ring 6.5 14k W Gold 1.72 TCW Certified $1,950 221287 This is a Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry Nothing says, “I Love you” more...
Amethyst, Gold
Vintage ruby diamond 18k yellow gold bypass ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegant vintage bypass ring showcases a graceful, flowing design set with 6 baguette cut rubies totaling approximately 0.30 carat, offering a rich red hue that draws the eye. In...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 2.40 carat diamond 18K yellow gold Dome ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This striking vintage diamond dome ring is a glamorous 1990’s design, set with 59 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 2.40 carats in total. Graded G-H color and VS cl...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18kt White Gold Multicolor Sapphire Band Ring
Located in Bethesda, MD
18kt white gold multicolor sapphire band measuring size 6 ½. 20 marquise cut sapphires approximately 8cts in total with a full spectrum of all colors of sapphires can come in. The b...
Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Onyx Vintage Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A striking vintage design in 18k yellow gold, featuring polished onyx plaques set against approximately 39 round brilliant-cut diamonds, totaling an estimated 2.25–2.50 carats. The i...
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Betony Vernon "Pod Massage Ring" Sterling Silver 925
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
Being ready to bring joy is a fundamental aspect of the Paradise Found Fine Jewelry Collection and the Pod Massage Ring is crafted to offer two distinct sensations. The smooth pod-sh...
Sterling Silver
Vintage 18K Gold Amsterdam SAUER Aquamarine Ring
Located in Venice, CA
This elongated aquamarine is a vibrant icy blue with beautiful oval faceted cuts, set in a simple 18k white gold setting that highlights the beauty of the stone. The ring is made by ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s 1.54 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage 1990s 1.54 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impre...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mayor's vintage 2.47 carat diamond 18k yellow gold ring
By MAYORS
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Mayor's vintage 2.47 carat diamond 18k yellow gold ring is a striking example of bold 1990s luxury and refined craftsmanship. Crafted in rich 18k yellow gold, this substantial vintag...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
9.50 carats Diamond Cluster Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This stunning estate natural diamond cluster cocktail ring is crafted in platinum. this sparkling ring is set with eight pear-cut diamonds, one marquise-shape, and eight baguette-cut...
Diamond, Platinum
Diamonds Topaz Onyx Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fashion ring in 14k white gold mounted with diamonds, onyx and one topaz and diamonds flower. Diamonds 0.45 kt Topaz 4.75 kt Onyx 0.15 gr Tot. Weight 8.40 gr R.F +FORF RK.AFGH90 For ...
Diamond, Onyx, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14K Rose Gold Diamond Bubble Ring
Located in Venice, CA
This vintage 14k rose gold ring is a great stacking ring, with a bubble pattern that alternates between round diamonds and bubble shapes. There are four round diamonds all bezel set,...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
18K Ruby, Diamond and Enamel Cheetah Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: - diamonds, 22 stones - single cut round - 1.4 mm - approximately .18 total carats - rubies, 2 stones - round cut - 1.5 mm Ring Size 6.5 Width: 21.4 mm Weight: 11.70 dwts.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage sapphire diamond 18k yellow gold cocktail ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A bold vintage statement ring from the 1990s, this striking cocktail design showcases seven beautifully arranged baguette cut sapphires totaling approximately 0.80 carats. Their deep...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K White Gold Diamond Bubble Ring
Located in Venice, CA
This vintage 14k white gold ring is a great stacking ring, with a bubble pattern that alternates between round diamonds and bubble shapes. There are four round diamonds all bezel set...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,560Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Sapphire Diamond Ring 14k Gold 3.39 TCW Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Sapphire Diamond Ring 14k Gold 3.39 TCW Certified $5,950 215417 Nothing says, “I Love you” more than Diamonds and Pearls This Sapphire ring has been Certified, Inspected, a...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Cartier Himalia 18k Gold Diamond Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A vintage Cartier ring from the Himalia collection, crafted in 18k yellow gold with a structured, interlocking design. The band features alternating gold and diamond-set links. This ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emeralds and diamonds in 18-carat gold ring
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Superb ring in 18K yellow gold, set with 13 faceted oval emeralds for a total of approx. 2.17 carats, displaying a lively and vibrant green color. The design is further enhanced with...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Sapphire Diamond White Gold 18k Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Sapphire Diamond White Gold 18K Ring. Ring size: 6 3/4 Central Sapphire size: 9.30 x 7 x 5 mm. 18 small oval Sapphire 4.65 x 3.45 x 2.38 mm. each.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$88,000Sale Price|20% Off
Patek Philippe Platinum Emerald and Diamond Ring
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Patek Philippe Platinum Emerald and Diamond Ring A rare and elegant jewel by Patek Philippe, crafted in platinum (PT950) and signed P.P.Co. This sophisticated ring showcases a stunn...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Hermes Hercules Ring in 18k White Gold
By Hermès
Located in Honolulu, HI
Hermes Hercules Ring in 18k White Gold, Size 52. This stunning ring is masterfully crafted in 18k white gold. The ring is fused together by 4 Hermes hallmarks. The ring is hallmarked...
18k Gold, White Gold
Hermes Hercules Ring in 18k White Gold
By Hermès
Located in Honolulu, HI
Hermes Hercules Ring in 18k White Gold, Size 52. This stunning ring is masterfully crafted in 18k white gold. The ring is fused together by 4 Hermes hallmarks. The ring is hallmarked...
18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum 3.64 TCW Emerald and Marquise Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Miami, FL
An exquisite platinum floral cluster ring centered by a bright emerald-cut emerald weighing approximately 0.90 carats, surrounded by twelve marquise-cut diamonds totaling approximate...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage diamond 14k white gold Toi Et Moi ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This beautiful vintage diamond Toi Et Moi ring is a refined 1990’s design, crafted in 14k white gold and set with 22 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.00 carat in...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1.70 carat diamond 18k white gold floral ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This beautiful vintage diamond floral ring is a charming 1990’s design, crafted in 18k white gold and set with 21 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.70 carats in t...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Freeform Minimalist Ring, Art Deco, Size 6, 1990
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This refined freeform ring is crafted in 14K yellow gold, featuring a sleek and understated design that highlights modern simplicity with an organic, sculptural feel. The fluid conto...
Yellow Gold
Cartier Nouvelle Vague Diamond Ring Size M (53)
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Here we have an iconic ring from the world renowned luxury jewellery house of Cartier.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage emerald diamond 18k white gold cocktail ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A refined vintage statement from the 1990s, this elegant cocktail ring centers on a vibrant 1.40 carat marquise cut emerald. Its elongated silhouette creates graceful movement across...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$312Sale Price|20% Off
David Yurman Mens Lion Signet Ring Size 8 Sterling Silver Estate
By David Yurman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
David Yurman Mens Lion Signet Ring Size 8 Sterling Silver Estate DY598 TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 2002 PLEASE SEE OUR HUNDREDS OF POSITIVE FEEDBACKS FROM OUR CLIENTS! FREE SHIPPING Det...
Sterling Silver
CARTIER Double C Diamond Tri-Color Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Cartier open ring features a 3-band design crafted in 18k yellow, white, and rose gold and completed with the iconic Double C ends set with brilliant-cut round diamonds....
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
PIAGET - Possession ring in yellow gold and diamonds
By Piaget
Located in PARIS, FR
PIAGET Possession ring in 18k yellow gold and diamonds. Year: 1990. Condition: excellent condition. Size: 53. Width: 0.9 cm. Diamond weight: approximately 1 carat. Total weight: 12.0...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
CITIOR 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring with Emeralds & Diamonds
Located in The Hague, ZH
CITIOR - 18k yellow gold ring set with emerald to. 0.40ct and brilliant cut diamonds up to. 0.30ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 9 - EU. 19(59) detailed description: the top of th...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1.13 Carat Emerald 2.20ct Diamond Platinum Twist Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1.13 carat emerald and 2.20 carat diamond, platinum twist style cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collecti...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$1,400Sale Price / item|20% Off
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring in an Art Deco Style Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k yellow gold ruby and diamond ring, containing 1 oval cut ruby of fine quality weighing .50pts. and 12 round full cut diamonds of very fine quality weighing .35pts. in an "Art Dec...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
2.09 Carat Opal and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 2.09 carat opal and 0.89 carat diamond, platinum cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impre...
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Platin 900 3.81 CTW Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An impressive natural sapphire and diamond cocktail ring crafted in platinum 900. In the center is featured a very lively 2.76 ct, natural blue sapphire measuring 9.5mm by 6.75mm. It...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 9K Yellow Gold Signet Ring, Birmingham Circa 1990, Unisex
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage plain 9 karat yellow gold men's signet ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive vintage signe...
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Freeform Minimalist Ring, Size 6.5, Art Deco Style
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This elegant freeform ring is crafted in 14K yellow gold, featuring a sleek and minimalist design that highlights clean lines and understated sophistication. Its organic, freeform sh...
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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