Vintage Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Estimated total diamond weight is 0.80 ct. The sapphire and diamond cluster measures 18 x 15 mm (11/16 x 9/16 in.)
Diamond, Sapphire
$825Sale Price / item|44% Off
Pear sapphire 14k gold ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Pear sapphire 14k gold ring. Blue sapphire gold ring. Genuine sapphire ring.
Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
Marquise Shape Diamond & Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style 18K White Gold Shield Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
The bold contrast between the deep blue sapphires and the sparkling diamonds enhances the central diamond, giving the ring a timeless, sophisticated look.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Ring with Sapphire and Diamond
Located in Stamford, CT
14Kt Yellow Gold Contemporary Ring with Sapphire and Diamonds. 9 Sapphire and 18 Diamonds weighing 1/2 Ct TDW 3.17 grams total weight.
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Natkina Precious Sapphire Tsavorite Ruby Star Diamond Band Cocktail Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Diamond 9 Round-0.08ct-VS1 A Tsavorite 21 - Round-0,29ct 2 / 2A Ruby 11 - Round-0.16ct T (5) / 3A Sapphire blue 22 - Round-0,35ct T (5) / 3A Multisapphire 30-0.42 ct Rose/ Yellow/Wh...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapp...
Natkina Precious Sapphire Tsavorite Ruby Star Diamond Band Cocktail Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Diamond 9 Round-0.08ct-VS1 A Tsavorite 21 - Round-0,29ct 2 / 2A Ruby 11 - Round-0.16ct T (5) / 3A Sapphire blue 22 - Round-0,35ct T (5) / 3A Multisapphire 30-0.42 ct Rose/ Yellow/Wh...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapp...
$7,211Sale Price|20% Off
Ukrainian Collection Heritage Citrine and Sapphire Gold Designer Diamond Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring Yellow 18 K Gold (Matching Earrings Available) Weight 8,05 gramm Size US 7 Diamond 1-Round-0.05ct-3 / 5A Diamond 7-Round-0,12ct-3 / 5A Citrine 1- Square-3,95 ct 2 / 1A Green Sap...
Citrine, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
$965Sale Price / item|44% Off
14k Gold Ring with Topaz and Sapphires
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Weight: 2.2 g. depends from size Central stone: Natural topaz Emerald cut, weight - approx 0.80 ct in total (6 x 4 mm), color - blue. Clarity: Transparent with inclusions/ Surroundin...
Sapphire, Topaz, 14k Gold
1940s 10.50 Carat Sapphire with Yellow Gold and Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The simple yet effective, twist design ring shank is ornamented with a platinum four claw set set 5.50 ct cushion cut blue sapphire, and an 18k yellow gold four claw set cushion cut...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Pla...
$498Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Gold Natural Sapphire Ring Thin Stacking Gold Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brilliant Sapphire ring in 14k Solid gold featured with a natural sparkly Blue Sapphire Gemstone.
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$555Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Gold Natural Sapphire Ring Thin Stacking Gold Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brilliant Sapphire ring in 18k Solid gold featured with a natural sparkly Blue Sapphire Gemstone.
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Solid Yellow Gold 2.39ct Pear-Shaped Peridot & Sapphire Halo Cocktail Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant cocktail ring features 2.39 ct of peridot & blue sapphire, set in 18k yellow gold.
Peridot, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Peacock Bird Green Garnet Diamond Ruby & Pink Sapphire 18K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.50x2.10x3.10cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "9 Blue Sapphire 0.25 CT 21 White Diamonds 0.19 CT 32 Green Garnet 0.59 CT 9 Pink Sapphire 0.53 CT 2 Ruby 0.04 CT 18KR 6....
White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Ga...
Stunning Diamond Multi Sapphire 14K White Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
14K White Gold Ring Matching different style Earrings Available Diamond 44-0.21 ct Blue Sapphire 3-0,12 ct Pink Sapphire 5-0,19 ct Yellow Sapphire 2-0,07 ct Orange Sapphire 1-0,...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Diamonds, Rubies, Emeralds, Sapphires, Milk Aquamarine Gold Silver Fashion Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fashion retrò ring in 9K rose gold and silver structure composed of 3.80 g of milk aquamarine in the center (15 mm X 22 mm) surrounded by 9K rose gold and silver flowers and leaves d...
Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Aquamarine, Silv...
Natkina Precious Sapphire Tsavorite Ruby Star Diamond Band Cocktail Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Diamond 9 Round-0.08ct-VS1 A Tsavorite 21 - Round-0,29ct 2 / 2A Ruby 11 - Round-0.16ct T (5) / 3A Sapphire blue 22 - Round-0,35ct T (5) / 3A Multisapphire 30-0.42 ct Rose/ Yellow/Wh...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapp...
Antique Art Deco Platinum Natural Old Cut Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Item #R1781 Metal: Platinum Weight: 5.4 Grams Size: 9 1/2 Sapphire: 4.85 ct - GIA # 2211430724 Diamonds: Approximately .30 cts Color: H Clarity: VS2 Measurements: Top of the ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2.20 CT Invisible Set Emerald & 0.55 CT Diamonds in 18K Yellow Gold Ring Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Type: Ring Top:7.3 mm Band Width: 4.3 mm Metal: Yellow Gold Metal Purity: 18K Size:6 to 9 Hallmarks: 18K Total Weight: 9.2 Grams Stone Type: 2.20 Ct Natural Blue Sapphire and 0.55 Ct...
$3,960Sale Price / item|20% Off
Glamorous Heart Cut Sapphire Ring in 18k Solid White Gold With Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 18K Solid White Gold Gemstone - Blue Sapphire Gemstone Weight - 1.72 ct Gemstone pcs - 1 Gemstone shape - Heart Gemstone size - 6 x 9 mm Diamond weigh...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
$1,668Sale Price / item|20% Off
Exquisite Halo Diamond and Sapphire Cluster Ring Studded in 18K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- > Material - 18K Solid White Gold > Gemstone - Blue Sapphire > Gemstone Weight - 0.82 ct > Gemstone pcs - 9 > Gemstone Shape - Round, Baguette > Gemstone size - ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gorgeous 2.60 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond Eternity Ring
By Hakimi's Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant platinum band ring features a captivating arrangement of 9 round white diamonds and 9 blue sapphires.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
18k solid yellow gold engagement ring, Vintage diamond and Sapphire cluster ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
. - Head of ring sits approximately 7 mm off the finger. - The Ring shank is 2,5 mm wide. - The ring head is 11 mm wide and 9 mm long. - Sapphire is the birthstone of everyone bor...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Platinum-topped 14K Gold, Sapphire, & Diamond Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of a central square emerald-cut ca. 0.45± ct. sapphire (Transparency: Transparent, Color Hue: Blue, Saturation: Moderately Strong.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum
14K White Gold Grey Cabochon Star Sapphire Diamond Ring Size 6.25 #16957
Located in Washington Depot, CT
This lovely ring features one oval grey cabochon star sapphire (11 mm x 9 mm) and two round brilliant cut diamonds set in 14K white gold. Shank: 1 mm. Star Sapphire: 6.16 CT. ...
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Classic gold ring with a natural sapphire and diamonds, Great Britain
Located in Chorzów, PL
Featuring a natural oval sapphire with a deep blue color and weighing approximately 1.10 ct.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Diamonds Rubies Emeralds Multi-Color Sapphires, Pearls Rose Gold and Silver Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fashion ring in 9kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with diamonds, rubies, emeralds, multicolor sapphires and pearls. This elegant object combines solid 9 kt gold and solid 8...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 9k Gold, ...
14 Karat White Gold Star Sapphire and Diamond Ring #12843
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Star Sapphire and Diamond Ring Size 9 JAGi Certified- This lovely ring features one blue star sapphire (11 mm x 9 mm) and two round brilliant cut diamond...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, White Gold
Vintage Bulgari Serpenti Sapphire and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Bypass Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Napoli, NA
Details: Bulgari, Italy 18k yellow gold Natural oval-cut blue sapphire: approx. 0.55 ct 9 round brilliant-cut diamonds: approx. 0.10 ct total Estimated diamond quality: G–H color, VS...
Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 4.80 Carat Sapphire and 1 Carat Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning 4.80 carat Ceylon sapphire and 1 carat diamond , 9 karat white gold cluster style cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage jewellery and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
10 Karat White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Ring Size 6.25
Located in Washington Depot, CT
This sparkling ring features nine princess cut diamonds, 24 round brilliant cut diamonds and two blue sapphires set in classic 10K white gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, 10k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1900s Sapphire and Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Snake Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Condition: This antique Edwardian snake ring is fine quality set with a blue sapphire and a high colour graded Dutch cut diamond.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Parrot Bird Green Garnet Diamond Sapphire & Tourmaline 18K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.45x1.70x3.25cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "9 Blue Sapphire 0.15 CT 8 White Diamonds 0.04 CT 53 Green Garnet 0.62 CT 57 Pink Sapphire 0.69 CT 1 Tourmaline 0.67 CT 1...
Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1916 Halo Ring natural 0.6ct. Sapphire Diamonds 18K Gold/ ØUS6/ 1.7gr
Located in SE
Floret / crown measures Ø 9 mm x 5 mm deep. Natural Sapphire of old European diamond cut Ø 4.75 mm x 2,8 mm deep / ca. 0.6 ct , color is medium Blue, demonstrates internal structure ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold No Heat Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Item #R2205 Metal: 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Top Weight: 4 Grams Size: 9 1/4 Sapphire: 5.14 ct - Ceylon / NO HEAT - GIA # 6505756599 Diamonds: Approximately .60 ct Color: I ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Ring with sapphire and brilliant cut diamonds up to 2.00ct 14k gold 8.9 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold ring set with a sapphire and brilliant-cut diamond up to 2.00 ct - F/G - US - ring size US 9 - EU 19 (60) Detailed description: The top of the ring is 1.6 cm wide by...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Ring with sapphire and single cut diamonds up to 0.43ct 18k gold 3.2 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold entourage ring set with a sapphire up to 0.50 ct and an entourage single-cut diamond up to 0.43 ct - K/L - VS/SI - ring size US 9 - EU 19(60) Detailed description: ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Sapphire and Diamonds Band in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Sapphire and Diamonds Band in 18k Yellow Gold This stunning 18K yellow gold band showcases a vibrant row of natural sapphires accented by sparkling natural diamonds, creating a time...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1977 Halo Ring solid 18K Gold 2.45ct Sapphire 0.7ct Diamonds Ø6.5US/5.6g
Located in SE
Sapphire's deep Blue of medium strength with distinctive Color Zoning.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1935 Halo Ring Sapphire Spinel solid 18K Gold Silver Ø7.25 US / 1.4 gr
Located in SE
Floret / crown measures 9 mm x 5 mm deep. Sapphire measures Ø 3.25 mm / 0.14 ct .
Sapphire, Spinel, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1918 Antique Halo Ring solid 18KGold 0.9ct Sapphire 0.8ct Diamonds Ø 6US/ 2.4gr
Located in SE
Halo Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with natural and untreated Blue Sapphire and 16 old European cut Diamonds in White Gold or Silver settings.
Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold
1917 Halo Ring Natural 1ct Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver ØUS6 / 2.4gr
Located in SE
The crown with stones measures 15 mm x 9 mm x 5 mm deep. Sapphire is of medium intensity cobalt Blue color with internal color variations and banding 11 mm x 5 mm x 2.65 mm deep / c...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1908 Nordic Halo Ring 0.5ct Sapphire 0.6ct Diamonds 18K Gold Silver ØUS5 /4gr
Located in SE
Halo ring with Silver crown on 18K Rose Gold plain band with natural light Blue Sapphire accented with rose cut Diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 23 Carat Sapphire Cabochon and Diamond Dome Ring, 18KT White Gold
Located in Braintree, GB
Vintage circa 1970s sapphire and diamond dome ring in 18KT white gold, an oval blue sapphire cabochon of approximately 23 carats rising from a pavé diamond surround of approximately ...
White Gold
0.25 CT Round White Diamond 18 KT Yellow Gold Solitaire Gents Signet Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
0.25 Round Brilliant White Diamond Men's Signet Style ring is set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold. Size UK - T 1/2, US - 9 1/2, white color H clarity SI1. The shank has 3 bar step design whi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,931Sale Price / item|44% Off
Multicolor gemstone 14k gold ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Floating gemstone gold ring. Metal: 14k gold Weight: 9 gr depends from size RIng face diameter 24 mm Natural gemstones are inside sapphire glass.
Tourmaline, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Amethyst, Aga...
$3,728Sale Price / item|20% Off
Spiritual Jewellery Star Yellow Orange Pink Sapphire Diamond White Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Created by French couturier with Roman-Georgian roots Roman Bayand, STAR has become a symbol of the Jewellery House. White Gold 14K Ring (Matching Earrings Available) Size 17.2 Weig...
14k Gold
$2,332Sale Price / item|20% Off
Spiritual Jewellery Star Yellow Orange Pink Sapphire Diamond White Gold Pendant
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White Gold 14K Pendant (Matching Earrings and Ring Available) Weight 1.74 gram Diamond 5-Round 57-0,03-4/6- Blue Sapphire 15-Round-0,12 Т(3)/3- Orange Sapphire 9-0,09 ct Pink Sapphir...
14k Gold
Pink Spinel 2.50ct Asscher .97cttw Diamond Platinum Ring, New, 10.4 gr, 6 size
By Rock N Gold Creations
Located in San Diego, CA
Brand New Natural Asscher-cut 2.50 ct Fancy Pink Spinel Ring with .97 cttw Round Brilliant Diamonds in 950 Platinum by designer Rock N Gold Creations.
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Spinel, Platinum
Classic Diamond Emerald White Rose 14k Gold Ring for Her for Him
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring White Rose Gold 14 K (Same Ring with Blue Sapphire stone Available) Diamond 9-RND57-0,08-3/6А Emerald 4-0,81 ct Weight 1,9 grams Size 6 With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
GIA Certified 11.60 CT Aquamarine Sapphire 14K White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Westport, CT
Surrounded by 24 natural round brilliant cut deep-blue sapphires weighing approximately 1.50 CT total.
Aquamarine, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Earrings natural 4.5ct Sapphire 1.12ct Diamonds solid 18 Gold / 9gr
Located in SE
A pair of fine European dangles in solid 18K Yellow Gold decorated with oval cut natural Blue Sapphires 9 mm x 7 mm x 4.25 mm deep / ca 2.25ct each and total of 28 natural old Europ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Austrian Halo Earrings 1.5ctw Sapphires 0.6ctw Diamonds solid 14K/18KGold /3.2gr
Located in SE
Each floret measures 10 mm x 9 mm x 5 mm deep. Two oval cut natural oval Blue Sapphires 5.5 x 4.5 mm / ca. 0.75ct. each.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, 14k Gold
Cluster ring with sapphire and brilliant cut diamonds up to 1.10ct 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14 kt white gold ring set with sapphire and brilliant cut diamond tot. 1.10 ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 9 - EU. 19(60) detailed description: The top of the ring is 1.9 cm wid...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
On 1stDibs, shop the bright blue gems that star in sapphire rings, sapphire necklaces and other vintage and antique sapphire jewelry.
Sapphires — the stone of choice for Napoleon, Princess Diana and Elizabeth Taylor — have been a favorite of aristocrats and the well-to-do since the time of the Ancient Greeks.
Picture a sapphire. If the stone you conjure is a deep cornflower blue, you’re seeing only part of the picture. Although blue Kashmirs are considered the most valuable, sapphires come in every color except red. No matter the hue, this very special gem is rich in history and beloved by royals (FYI, Princess Diana and Kate Middleton share an 11-carat sapphire engagement ring), so September babies are in very noble company.
America’s version of royalty — old money and celebrities — have also shown a predilection for the blue stones. In 1940, John D. Rockefeller Jr. had Cartier mount a 62-carat sapphire he had bought from an Indian maharajah in a brooch for his first wife, Abby Aldrich Rockefeller; in 2001, the piece sold for a then-record of $3,031,000 at Christie’s New York.
The grand dame of jewelry, Elizabeth Taylor had a passion for the gems that her lovers were happy to indulge. Second husband Michael Wilding gave her an engagement ring set with a cabochon sapphire, while Richard Burton famously presented her with a BVLGARI sautoir set with diamonds and sapphires, including at its center a cabochon Burmese weighing 52.72 carats. One of the star lots in the sale of Taylor’s jewels at the Christie’s New York in 2011, it sold for $5,906,500.
You don’t have to have blue blood or a bulging bank account, however, to get an eyeful of this much-coveted gem. A number of outstanding examples reside in public collections.
The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History owns the 423-carat Logan sapphire, a gift from the Guggenheim family, and the Hall sapphire and diamond necklace, designed by Harry Winston and featuring 36 fine, well-matched cushion-cut Sri Lankan sapphires weighing a combined 195 carats. Also in the collection is the Bismarck sapphire necklace, designed by Cartier and sporting a central sapphire weighing 98.6 carats, which Mona Von Bismarck donated to the museum.
Sapphires are composed of corundum. Their color derives from trace elements, such as iron, titanium, chromium, copper or magnesium. When the trace element produces a ruby hue, the stone is called, what else, a ruby. (which is, as mentioned above, why sapphires cannot be red by definition).
The allure of large gemstones endures throughout the periods characterized as vintage, and sapphire features frequently in vintage engagement rings. (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.)
Find an exquisite collection of vintage and antique sapphire 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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