18ct Gold Vintage Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Twist Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Diamond Weight 0.20cts Hallmarked London 1978 UK Size N
Late 20th Century English Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
18ct Gold Vintage Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Twist Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Diamond Weight 0.20cts Hallmarked London 1978 UK Size N
Diamond, 18k Gold
3.65 Ct Sapphire & 0.53 Ct Diamonds in 18K Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Los Angeles, CA
for Sizing) Metal:18K Yellow Gold Hallmarks: 18K Total Weight: 3.91 Grams Stone Type: 3.65 CT
Diamond, 18k Gold
$6,995Sale Price|28% Off
GIA 18ct White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring 1.20ct
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
A GIA Diamond Engagement Ring, made of 18ct White Gold. Featuring a Single Radiant Cut in a four
Diamond, White Gold
18K White Gold 1 ct Pear Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
1 ctw White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring Color: J Clarity: SI2 PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: X149311 Listing
PIERO MILANO 18K White Gold 0.21 CT Diamonds Engagement Ring
By PIERO MILANO
Located in Los Angeles, CA
100% Authentic, 100% Customer Satisfaction Top: 7 mm Band Width: 1.7 mm Metal: 18K White Gold
Diamond, 18k Gold
Piero Milano 18K White Gold 0.20 Ct Diamonds Engagement Ring
By PIERO MILANO
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Size: 7 Hallmarks: PIERO MILANO 750 Total Weight: 3.6 Grams Stone: 0.20 CT Diamonds G VS- SI
Diamond, 18k Gold
Piero Milano 18K White Gold 0.21 Ct Diamonds Engagement Ring
By PIERO MILANO
Located in Los Angeles, CA
100% Authentic, 100% Customer Satisfaction Top: 7 mm Band Width: 1.7 mm Metal: 18K White Gold
Diamond, 18k Gold
$8,020Sale Price / item|20% Off
3.23 Ct Oval Blue Sapphire 0.53 Ct Diamond Halo 18k White Gold Engagement Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
3.23 Ct Oval Blue Sapphire 0.53 Ct Diamond Halo 18k White Gold Engagement Ring Featuring a deep
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
IGR Certified 1.58 CT Pear Tanzanite 0.41 CT Diamond 18 KT Gold Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
Clarity VS1 Round Brilliant Diamonds. Set in 18 Karat White Gold. UK size - O, USA size - 7 1/2 available
Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$5,226Sale Price / item|20% Off
Certified 2.11 Ct Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring 18k Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Gross Wt :- 3.00 gm 18k White Gold Wt :- 2.51 gm Diamond Wt :- 0.32 ct ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.9 Ct Micro Pave Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Hanging Diamond Ring Size 7
Located in New York, NY
2.9 Ct Micro Pave Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Hanging Diamond Ring Size 7 750 for 18 K gold
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
18K Pear Shaped Engagement Ring 2.50 Ct.
By Belfiore Jewelry
Located in Great Neck, NY
Pear shaped diamond ring with halo set in 18K white gold. The ring is set in an illusion of pear
Diamond, 18k Gold
4.85 Ct Emerald Cut Emerald & 0.92 Ct Diamond Bypass Ring in 18 Kt Gold Size 7
Located in New York, NY
4.85 Ct Finest Emerald in Emerald cut Shape & .92 Ct Diamond Ring in 18 Kt Gold Size 7 Its a brand
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
2 Ct Finest Zambian Pear Emerald & 2 Ct Diamond Ring in 18 Kt Gold Size 7
Located in New York, NY
2 Ct Finest Zambian Pear Emerald & 2 Ct Diamond Ring in 18 Kt Gold Size 7. This classic ring
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
18 Kt White Gold 1.51 Ct. Emerald & 1.28 Brilliant Cut Diamonds Engagement Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
LUXURIOUS RING IN 18 KT WHITE GOLD WITH 3 LARGE EMERALD CUT DIAMONDS MATERIAL: 18 kt white gold
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Antique 18ct White Gold French Single Stone Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Ring 18ct White Gold- French Stamped Circa 1900 Beautiful, French solitaire
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,990Sale Price / item|20% Off
1.87 Ct Oval Cut Emerald Diamond Halo Cluster Engagement Ring 18k Solid Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
1.87 Ct Oval Cut Emerald Diamond Halo Cluster Engagement Ring 18k Solid Gold This ring showcases
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$6,636Sale Price / item|20% Off
3.01 Ct Pear Blue Sapphire Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
3.01 Ct Pear Blue Sapphire Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 18 Karat White Gold This sophisticated
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2.55 Ct Blue Sapphire Solitaire Engagement Ring with Diamonds in 18K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Blue Sapphire ring in 18K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you in
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Vintage 18ct White Gold, Diamond Three Stone Crossover Trilogy Engagement Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Engagement Ring 18ct White Gold Hallmarked London 1978 Discover this stunning 18ct
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.2Ct Finest Zambian Fancy pear Emerald & 1.3 Ct Diamond Ring, 18 Kt Gold , 7
Located in New York, NY
1.2Ct Finest Zambian Fancy pear Emerald & 1.3Ct Diamond Ring, 18 Kt Gold , size 7 This classic
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
3.01 Ct Blue Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring Made 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring For Women Set in 18K Gold featuring natural sapphire of
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.50 Ct. Morganite Diamond Vintage Style Halo Engagement Ring in 18K Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A delightful 18k rose gold ring features 9x7 mm. oval cut peach color morganite. The center
Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Diamond Triple Row Eternity Engagement Ring In 18ct White Gold 5.2g
Located in London, GB
Round brilliant diamond twisted pave setting engagement ring wedding band in 18ct white gold
Diamond, White Gold
$6,278Sale Price / item|20% Off
3.13 Ct Natural Ruby Diamond Halo Pear Engagement Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
3.13 Ct Natural Ruby Diamond Halo Pear Engagement Ring in 18 Karat White Gold This design showcases
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18ct Yellow Gold Heirloom Woven Chunky Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
This stunning engagement ring from Heirloom is crafted from 18ct yellow gold, making it a timeless
Yellow Gold
GIA 2.75 CT Yellow Marquise White Diamond 18 KT Gold Double Halo Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
18 Karat White Gold setting. Ring size UK - N 1/2, US - 7 1/2, other sizes and Gem stones may be
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940’s 18ct Gold & Platinum Diamond Engagement
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Diamond Cluster Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped Circa 1940’s Beautiful, vintage
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
7 Ct Finest Zambian Emerald Cut Emerald & 1.5Ct Diamond Ring, 18 Kt Gold Size 9
Located in New York, NY
7 Ct Finest Zambian Emerald Cut Emerald & 1.5Ct Diamond Ring, 18 Kt Gold Size 9 This classic ring
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
18 Kt Solitaire Round Brilliant & Baguette Cut Diamond Engagement Ring , 3.35 Ct
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt White Gold Solitaire Diamond Ring with 3.35 Carats. Size : 55 EU / 7 1/4 US ( can be resized
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Victorian Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Victorian Ring 18ct Gold Hallmarked Birmingham 1889 Makers Mark L B Lovely
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Edwardian Ruby & Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Ring 18ct Gold Circa 1900 Beautiful, Edwardian five stone gypsy ring. Set with
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian 18ct Gold Sapphire & Diamond Boat Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Victorian Sapphire & Diamond Boat Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Two row- sapphire & diamond boat
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Art Nouveau Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Art Nouveau Ring 18ct Yellow & White Gold Tested Circa 1900 Fabulous Art Nouveau
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
18 kt. Pink Gold Ring with 2.79 ct. White & Cognac Diamonds
By Crivelli Gioielli
Located in Antwerp, BE
brilliant cut diamonds (together approx. 2,79 ct. ) Material: 18 kt. pink gold Ring size: 54.4 EU / 7 US
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
18K White Gold & Three Stone Old European Cut 0.82± Ct Diamond Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique 3-stone diamond ring. In 18 karat white gold. With a central bezel-set Old
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Victorian Opal & Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Opal & Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Tested Circa 1880’s Beautiful, Victorian ring set with
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Edwardian Diamond Illusion Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Illusion Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped Edwardian Circa 1910 Pretty, little
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 18ct Gold Victorian 5 Stone Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique 18ct Gold Victorian 5 Stone Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Hallmarked Birmingham 1898 Set with
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Belle Époque Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Belle Époque Ring 18ct Gold Tested Circa 1880 Beautiful Belle Époque Ring. Set with a
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Victorian Carved Opal & Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Victorian Carved Five Stone Opal Ring 18ct Gold Victorian Circa 1880 Beautiful Hand Carved
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Five Stone Diamond 18ct Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
Our Antique Victorian Five Stone Diamond Ring, a testament to the timeless elegance of this period
Diamond, 18k Gold
Deco Style 18ct White Gold Aquamarine & Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
White Gold Aquamarine & Diamond Ring 18ct White Gold Preloved Fabulous Deco Style Ring
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA 18K 750 White Gold Natural Diamond & 1.75 Ct Natural Sapphire Ring
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Natural Diamond & Natural Sapphire Ring Metal Type: 18K White Gold Total Item
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Kt Yellow Gold Brilliant Cut 1.2 Ct. Diamonds Crown Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
BEAUTIFUL YELLOW GOLDEN CROWN RING WITH DIAMONDS. MATERIAL: 18 kt yellow gold WEIGHT: 9.6 grams
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$4,376Sale Price / item|20% Off
1.83 Ct Statement Multi Cut Wrap Around Diamond Wedding Ring 18k White Gold Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
1.83 Ct Statement Multi Cut Wrap Around Diamond Wedding Ring 18k White Gold Ring Crafted in premium
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, Edwardian Rectangular Diamond Plaque Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Tested Circa 1910 Introducing a stunning Edwardian-era
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
18 Kt Solid White Gold Knot Ring, 5.7 Ct. Black & White Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 KT SOLID WHITE GOLD KNOT RING WHITE & BLACK DIAMONDS MATERIAL: 18kt white gold WEIGHT: 27,8
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
8.41 Ct Emerald Cut Emerald & 0.53 Ct Diamond Bypass Ring in 18 Kt Gold Size 6.5
Located in New York, NY
8.41 Ct Finest Emerald in Emerald cut Shape & 0.53 Ct Diamond Ring in 18 Kt Gold Size 7 Its a brand
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 18ct Gold, 1940’s French Marquise Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Diamond Marquise Ring 18ct Gold French Stamped Circa 1940’s A fabulous, vintage
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped, Edwardian Diamond Daisy Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Daisy Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped Circa 1910 Introducing a stunning
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940’s 18ct Gold Ruby & Diamond Bombe Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Bombe Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1940’s Fabulous, vintage Bombe shaped ring. Set with
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Victorian Sapphire & Diamond Marquise Upfinger Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Marquise Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1880 Fabulous, Victorian marquise shaped ring. Set
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring Size 6.5- This exquisite ring features one
Diamond, White Gold
$7,900 / item
18 Karat Gold Diamond Chevron Engagement Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Diamond Weight :- 1.90 ct. Ring Size: 7
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped, 1980s 5 Stone Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Diamond Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped Makers Mark H S Check out this stunning 18ct
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Certified 5.76 Carat Triangle Tanzanite 1.00 CT Round Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
white color G clarity VS1 Round Brilliant Diamonds. Set in 18 Karat White Gold. UK size - N, USA size
Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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 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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