Vintage 3.49 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The hallmarks to the interior of the ring shank have wear, in keeping with age. Diamond Quality Feature Diamond One Colour H Clarity SI1 Cut Round Brilliant Content 0.98 carat Dimen...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage and Contemporary 1.94 Carat Diamond and 18K White Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of jewelry/jewelry. Diamond Quality Feature Diamond Color H Clarity VS1 Cut Round Brilliant ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1.90 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Full Eternity Ring Circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of vintage diamond jewelry. Diamond Quality Colour (average grades) G Clarity (average grade...
Diamond, White Gold
Cocktail Ring Art Deco-inspired 1.8 Carat Emerald-Cut Rubellite and Diamond Halo
Located in Covington, LA
Details: Emerald-cut rubellite center stone weighs 1.8 carats Set in 14K white gold Flanked by 2 Trapezoid diamond shoulders weighing .12 carats Accented by .48 carats of Round diamo...
Diamond, Rubelite, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 4.12 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Full Eternity Ring Circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine 1950s eternity ring in 18k white gold. Diamond Quality Color (average grades) G Clarity (average gra...
Diamond, White Gold
1920s Antique Diamond and Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of antique diamond jewelry / estate jewelry. Diamond Quality Feature Diamond Color I Clarity...
Diamond, Platinum
Certified 3.75 Carat Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring, Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Sapphire Quality Color Blue Cut Cushion Content 3.75 carats Dimensions 10.81mm x 8.01mm x 4.57mm Diamond Quality Color (average grades) G Clarity (average grades) VS2 Cut Transition...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 15k Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1.00 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Five Stone Ring Circa 1925
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of antique diamond jewelry/estate jewelry. Diamond Quality Feature Diamond Color I Clarity V...
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage Oval Cut Aquamarine and Diamond Palladium Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Aquamarine Quality Cut Oval faceted Content 0.95 carats Dimensions 7.67mm x 5.90mm x 3.18mm Diamond Quality Color (average grades) H Clarity (average grades) VS2 Cut Eight-cut/Tap...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Palladium
Vintage 1.82 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this 1.82 carat diamond trilogy ring. Diamond Quality Feature Diamond One Colour G Clarity SI2 Cut Round Brill...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
4.39 Carat Emerald Cut Green Emerald & Princess Cut Diamond 18K Two Tone Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Product Specifications: Item Type: Cocktail / Statement Ring Metal: 18K Two-Tone White and Yellow Gold Hallmark: 18KW stamped interior shank Size: 7.75 (adjustable) Total Weight: 5.3...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 2.04ct Diamond & Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring, London
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Diamond Quality Feature Diamond Color J Clarity SI1 Cut Round Brilliant Content 1.95 carats Dimensions 8.31mm (length) x 8.42mm (width) x 4.75mm (depth) Supporting Diamonds Color (a...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1.23 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of vintage engagement rings. Diamond Quality Feature Diamond One Color H Clarity VS2 Cut Round Brilliant Content ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s Platinum Art Deco 1 Carat Diamond Antique Ring Handmade American Size 5.75
Located in Santa Monica, CA
1920s Platinum Art Deco 1 Carat total Diamond weight Toi et Moi Design Antique Ring Size 5.75 9.2 gram Earth mined Diamonds; 28 pieces estimated of 0.02 Carat each single cut di...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 2.40 Carat Black Onyx and Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Signet Ring Circa 1945
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Onyx Quality Cut Panel Content 2.40 carats Dimensions 11.75mm (length) x 10.20mm (width) x 2.73mm (depth) Diamond Quality Color (average grades) H Clarity (average grades) VS2 Cut T...
Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold
Antique 0.95 Carat Emerald and Diamond Three Stone Platinum Ring
Located in London, GB
The emerald is accompanied by a transitional cut diamond to either side. The diamonds are beautifully bright and of fine colour, and we estimate that they weigh 1.00 carat together.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1.32 Carat Diamond and 14 Karat White Gold Ring Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this stunning Art Deco diamond ring in white gold. Diamond Quality Feature Diamond One Color I Clarity SI2 Cut...
Diamond, White Gold
1940s Diamond and White Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of vintage jewelry/estate jewelry. Diamond Quality Color F Clarity VS1 Cut Transitional mode...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 0.50ct Diamond Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring, Circa 1940
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of diamond jewelry/estate jewelry. Diamond Quality Color H Clarity P1 Cut Transitional moder...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage French 1940s Diamond and White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine vintage diamond gents ring. Diamond Quality Color I Clarity VVS2 Cut Round Brilliant Content 0.72 ca...
Diamond
Vintage 1.81 Carat Diamond and Platinum Trilogy Engagement Ring Circa 1945
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this vintage three stone diamond ring. Diamond Quality Feature Diamond One Color H Clarity SI2 Cut Round Brill...
Diamond, Platinum
1950s Vintage 0.64 Carat Diamond and 14k Yellow Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of vintage diamond jewelry/estate jewelry. Diamond Quality Feature Diamond Colour H Clarity ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1920s Antique 1.44 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine 18k white gold diamond three stone ring. Diamond Quality Feature Diamond One Colour K Clarity SI1 Cu...
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage Diamond and Yellow Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Diamond Quality Color J Clarity VS 1 Cut transitional modern brilliant round Content 0.35 carat Dimensions 4.55mm x 2.75mm Dimensions Height of setting 4.36mm/0.17" Ring Size UK Si...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Cut 1.34 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond and White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this impressive example of diamond jewelry / estate jewelry. Diamond Quality Feature Diamond Color H Clarity V...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 2.31 Carat Pink Sapphire Oval & Diamond 3-Stone Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GIA Certified 2.31 carat oval cut pink sapphire ring flanked by brilliant trillion-cut diamonds in an 18k white gold three stone engagement ring.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s Diamond and Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Diamond Quality Feature Diamond Color J Clarity SI 1 Cut Transitional modern brilliant round cut Content 0.69 carat Dimensions 5.75mm x 3.30mm Supporting Diamonds Color (average gra...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1940s European Diamond and White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Diamond Quality Feature Diamond Color H Clarity VS2 Cut Transitional modern brilliant round Content 0.25 carat Dimensions 4.05mm x 2.43mm Supporting Diamonds Color (average grades) ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Diamond and Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Diamond Quality Color G Clarity VS2 Cut Transitional modern brilliant round Content 0.60 carat Dimensions Length of setting 2.03cm/0.79" Width across setting 1.26cm/0.49" Height of ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring by Slade & Wolfe, 1974
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Diamond Quality Color (average grades) J/K Clarity (average grades) SI2-P1 Cut Old European round / Transitional modern brilliant round Content (total) 0.40 carat Number of Diamonds...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 3.23 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Trilogy Engagement Ring Circa 1960
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 3.23 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold trilogy ring; part of our diverse diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, White Gold
1920s Platinum Art Deco 1 Carat Diamond Antique Ring Handmade American Size 5.75
Located in Santa Monica, CA
1920s Platinum Art Deco 1 Carat total Diamond weight Toi et Moi Design Antique Ring Size 5.75 9.2 gram Earth mined Diamonds; 28 pieces estimated of 0.02 Carat each single cut diam...
Platinum
Vintage .40ct Diamond 14K Two-Tone Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Please ask all necessary questions prior to placing an order. This ring comes with an appraisal. From Appraisal: FOURTEEN KARAT WHITE AND YELLOW GOLD DIAMOND RING: Set in the center...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
23.01ct Unheated Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Carat Weight: 23.01 ct. Sapphire Color/Clarity: Ceylon No Heat Sapphire, 202 Diamonds = 5.50cts E-G VS (2 GIA) Certifications: Gubelin and GIA Size: 6 Creator: Spectra Fine Jewelry M...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Ruby Quality Color Red Cut Round mixed Content 0.68 carat Dimensions 5.41mm x 2.54mm Diamond Quality Color (average grades) G Clarity (average grades) VS2 Cut Transitional modern ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Diamond and Yellow Gold Platinum Set Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Diamond Quality Feature Diamond Color H Clarity VS2 Cut Transitional modern brilliant round Content 0.24 carat Dimensions 3.80mm x 2.35mm Supporting Diamonds Color (average grades) ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1940s Vintage Diamond and Sapphire White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Sapphire Quality Color Natural blue Cut Rectangular step Content (total) 0.32 carat Diamond Quality Color (average grades) H Clarity (average grades) SI1 Cut Transitional modern bri...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1940s 0.78ct Diamond and 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring, France
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 0.78 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold cocktail ring; part of our vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s French Diamond White Gold Platinum Set Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of vintage jewelry/estate jewelry. Diamond Quality Color G Clarity VS 2 Cut Transitional mod...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 0.66ct Diamond Cluster Ring in 18k White Gold, Circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Diamond Quality Feature Diamond Color F Clarity SI1 Cut Transitional modern brilliant round Content 0.30 carat Dimensions 4.29mm x 2.57mm Supporting Diamonds Color (average grades) ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 0.41ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
A simple band of the same metal wraps around the finger in keeping with the classic design and enduring style of the solitaire engagement ring. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Transi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Diamond and White Gold Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Diamond Quality Feature Diamond Color G Clarity SI1 Cut Transitional modern brilliant round Content 0.28 carat Dimensions 4.06mm x 2.85mm Supporting Diamonds Color (average grades) ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1.85ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1950s
Located in London, GB
Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Transitional Cut Carat Weight: 1.85 Colour: I Clarity: VS1 Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold, Platinum Age: 1950s Size: J 1/2
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 3.90ct Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1950s
Located in London, GB
Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cut, Transitional Cut Carat Weight: 3.90 Total Colour: G-H Clarity: VS-SI Metal: 18ct White Gold Age: 1950s Size: O 1/2
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 1.20ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
Crafted entirely in platinum, the design is simple yet timeless, allowing the central diamond to take the spotlight. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Transitional Cut Carat Weight: 1....
Diamond, Platinum
14.5ct Emerald and 0.28ct Diamond, 18ct Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Emerald Quality Color Green Cut Cabochon Content 14.5 carats Dimensions 8.22mm x 14.86mm x 9.43mm Diamond Quality Color (average grades) H Clarity (average grades) P1 Cut Transition...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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2.02 Carat Aquamarine Diamond Three Stone Wedding Ring in 18k Two Tone Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
2.02 Carat Aquamarine Diamond Three Stone Wedding Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural aquamarine of 2.02 carats and diamonds of 0.64 carats.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Belgian 1940s Diamond and White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of vintage jewelry/estate jewelry. Diamond Quality Color (average grades) G/H Clarity (avera...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 0.50ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
Crafted entirely in platinum, the piece features a tapering, split-shoulder design leading to the collet, which allows the central diamond to take the spotlight. Gemstone: Diamond S...
Diamond, Platinum
14K White Gold Vintage Estate Diamond Ring 1.00ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
The center diamond is a round, transition cut and the rest are round brilliant cuts, 1.00 total carat, I to J color, SI1-I1 clarity, and good cuts.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Edwardian 1.51ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
A simple band of contrasting 18 carat yellow gold completes the piece. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Transitional Cut Carat Weight: 1.51 Colour: H Clarity: SI1 Certification: WGI #...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1.60ct Emerald 2.63 Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this stunning marquise diamond and emerald ring. Emerald Quality Cut Oval Faceted Content 1.60 carats Diamond...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco 2.00ct Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1930s
Located in London, GB
A stunning 2.00 carat, transitional cut diamond takes centre stage in this 1930s ring.
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1930s Diamond and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Diamond Quality Color F Clarity VVS2 Cut Transitional modern brilliant round Content 0.03 carat Dimensions Length of Setting 1.322cm/0.52" Width of Setting 1.789cm/0.7" Height of Se...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1.20ct Diamond, Platinum and Palladium Full Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Diamond Quality Color (average grades) G/H Clarity (average grades) VS1/VS2 Cut Transitional Modern Brilliant Round Content 1.20 carats Number of Diamonds 22 Dimensions Width of se...
Diamond, Palladium, Platinum
Late Deco 0.60ct Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
Central to this beautiful Late Deco cluster ring is a glittering 0.60 carat transitional cut diamond.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 0.40ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1930s
Located in London, GB
This classic diamond solitaire ring dates to the 1930s. At its centre sits a 0.40 carat transitional cut diamond.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late Deco 0.25ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1930s
Located in London, GB
Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Transitional Cut Carat Weight: 0.25 Colour: G Clarity: VS2 Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold, Platinum Age: 1930s Size: K 1/2
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1.54Ct Diamond and Platinum Full Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This vintage ring is ornamented with twenty two individually claw set transitional modern brilliant round cut diamonds, totalling 1.54 carats.
Diamond, Platinum
1950s, French Diamond and Platinum Full Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Diamond Quality Color (average grades) F/G Clarity (average grades) VS2-SI1 Cut Transitional modern brilliant round Content (total) 0.75 carat Number of Diamonds 22 Dimensions Wid...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And 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.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond 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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