Victorian Miniature Portrait Ring Gold Hand-Painted, 1880
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
A remarkably charming Victorian portrait ring featuring a finely hand-painted miniature of a young blonde child beneath a domed crystal.
Victorian Miniature Portrait Ring Gold Hand-Painted, 1880
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
A remarkably charming Victorian portrait ring featuring a finely hand-painted miniature of a young blonde child beneath a domed crystal.
$960Sale Price|20% Off
Antique 14K Yellow Gold Enamel Athena Portrait Ring, Circa 1910, UK
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This lovely ring with a detailed enamel portrait of Athena is detailed with 3 tiny Diamond in the surround.
Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 18ct Gold Victorian Diamond & Hardstone Cameo Portrait Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Cameo Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1880 Lovely, Victorian hardstone cameo ring.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Art Nouveau Lady Portrait Ring: 18ct Gold & Diamond French Hallmarked
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Art Nouveau Ring 18ct Yellow Gold French Hallmarked Circa 1910 Step into a world of elegance with this exquisite Art Nouveau ring, crafted in luxurious 18ct gold.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
9K Gold Early Victorian English Enamel Portrait Ring, circa 1850's
Located in Venice, CA
A lovely antique 9 karat gold English ring featuring an enamel miniature portrait painting of a young girl.
9k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
Late 18th Century Portrait Miniature Ring Of A Lady
Located in Firenze, IT
Georgian portrait miniature ring, set with glass on top, all within a setting of 18kt gold.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
“Antique 14k Gold Russian Signet Ring with Carved Carnelian, Circa 1907”
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 14k gold Russian signet ring centered with red carnelian carved portrait ring was made in Moscow during the imperial Russian era 1907 1917 hall marked 56 imperial Russian gol...
Vintage Art Deco Polychrome Enamel Ring Navette 18k Yellow Gold Sz 6.25 Portrait
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage Art Deco era polychrome enamel portrait ring (circa 1930s) crafted in 18 karat yellow gold.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early European Portrait Painting of a Young Woman
Located in Houston, TX
The woman has a rose in her right hand and presents her left hand with a ring on her ring finger. The portrait painting could be an engagement portrait or something similar.
Canvas, Oil
$15,500
19th century English Portrait of a Boxer, Prizefighter possibly Tom Sayer
Located in Woodbury, CT
Very Rare English School, mid-19th Century Portrait of a Prizefighter in the Ring Possibly a portrait of Tom Sayers Oil on canvas, circa 1850 Unsigned Frost & Reed label verso This ...
Canvas, Oil
Edwardian Marquise Shape Portrait Cut Diamond and Ruby Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have gorgeous navette ring taken from the Edwardian period. This refined piece is crafted from 18ct yellow gold and showcases a single marquise shaped portrait-cut diamond wh...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Victorian 18 Karat Gold Antigorite Portrait Cameo Oval Massive Cocktail Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Victorian massive ring crafted in 18K gold. The piece features antigorite cameo. Circa 1890. Weight: 15.60g Size: 18.25 (US 8.25) Cameo size: 3.9x2.8cm IMPORTANT: please...
Gold, 18k Gold
21 Karat Ring w/ Bronze Coin Portrait
Located in Atlanta, GA
A 21 karat gold ring with a bronze coin. This bronze coin is from Ancient Rome and has a profile which is well delineated. The coin is placed on a 21 karat gold matte custom band; wh...
Gold, Bronze
Early portrait miniature memorial ring, circa 1793.
Located in London, GB
Early portrait miniature memorial ring. Vertically set with an oval portrait miniature of a lady in late eighteenth century period dress wearing a floral hat on a blue ground, covere...
Yellow Gold
Roman Blackened Silver Intaglio Men's Ring With Profile Portrait
Located in Firenze, IT
Roman Blackened Silver Signet Ring with profile portrait on bronze 1st-3rd century AD Top size 25mm Size: 7 3/4 Weight 18,58gr.
Silver
18th Century Gold Portrait Miniature Ring A Lady Painted Enamel
Located in Firenze, IT
This rare antique late 18th century gold ring was made in France and features a painted enamel miniature of an elegant woman in bust form, encircled by a string of small balls. Size ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel
Antique 18th Century 18K Gold Ring Miniature Grisaille Portrait on Porcelain
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The ring is set with a three quarter portrait of a gentleman wearing an elegant wig, chemise, foulard and waistcoat.
Gold, 18k Gold
$12,146Sale Price|20% Off
24kt. yellow gold carved amethyst intaglio ring with a woman's portrait
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique 19th century 24kt. yellow gold carved amethyst intaglio ring with a woman's portrait. Made in Europe, Circa 1870's X-Ray has been tested positive for 24kt. yellow gold.
Yellow Gold
Antique Belle Époque Miniature Portrait Jet Gold Ring Estate Fine Jewel
Located in Montreal, QC
Belle Époque era Heirloom mourning ring features an antique photo portrait of a young girl fitted perfectly inside; set in Rose Gold and bordered with 24 Jet stones.
14k Gold
Antique Victorian Carved Bog Oak 9ct Gold Mourning Ring Portrait Sculpture Q / 8
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A beautifully preserved example of Victorian mourning jewellery, this rare bog oak ring dates from the mid-to-late 19th century (c.1850s–1890s). Bog oak – fossilised ancient wood pre...
9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$9,600Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau extremely rare Carved Portrait of a Lady Flowing Hair Ring
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This piece is extremely rare as it is a Ladies Head, Face and Flowing hair ring. This was done by a master in the Art Nouveau period. It is not signed and RB in script is all that i...
Coral, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Iberian Circa 1780's Garnet Table Cut 18k Gold Ring
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
The garnet in this ring is cut in a table cut style, which was a popular cut in the 18th century. This particular cut features a flat, wide top with a faceted surface that gives the ...
Garnet, 18k Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum Black Opal and Old Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Black Opal and Old Cut Diamond Engagement Ring. This gorgeous Art Deco black opal and diamond engagement ring is crafted in platinum. This beautif...
Diamond, Black Opal, Platinum
Early 20th French Antique Gold Agate Cameo Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 carat rose gold, eagle head hallmark. This voluminous oval shaped antique ring is set with a cameo on agate depicting the profile of a young woman with her hair up. The r...
Agate, 18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold
Georgian Natural Ruby Table Cut Iberian 18 KT Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
This antique Ruby ring is Georgian period, classy Iberian example of the era in a rosette shape – hand crafted of solid 18 KT gold, tests as 18/20 KT It has a flat large crown set wi...
Ruby, 18k Gold
A Roman gold ring set with a red jasper intaglio. Bust of Mercury.
Located in London, GB
Intaglio 9 x 11 mm Ring size UK S / US 9 / EU ≈ 60 / Japan 19 – weight 7.53 g. Roman art, 1st-2nd century A.D. The gold ring with a rounded oval bezel set with a red jasper intaglio...
Jasper, Gold
Art Deco Coral Cameo Goddess Woman Ring Yellow Gold Antique Neoclassical
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely stunning and rare antique Art Deco - Victorian - Belle Epoque Coral Cameo Ring with a hand carved image of a classical goddess woman set in a gorgeous open work...
Coral, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 14kt Yellow Gold and Coral Cameo Ring
Located in Wheaton, IL
Antique Victorian 14kt yellow gold and coral cameo ring consisting of one oval coral cameo, frontal view of a Beauty in Profile measuring approximately 13.1, by 9.7mm prong set int a...
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Coral Cameo Goddess Woman Ring 18 Karat White Gold Antique Neoclassic
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely stunning and rare antique Art Deco - Victorian - Belle Epoque Coral Cameo Ring with a magnificent hand carved image of a classical goddess woman set in a gorgeo...
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Hermes Mercury Roman God Bloodstone Intaglio Ring Gold Victorian Hand Carved
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare and wonderful antique Belle Epoque, Victorian ring with a beautiful hand carved Intaglio of a Roman Warrior God with a winged helmet, Mercury or Hermes, in Bloodstone....
Quartz, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum J. E. Caldwell Natural Black Opal and Diamond Ring
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum J. E. Caldwell Natural Black Opal and Diamond Ring. This unbelievable Art Deco J. E. Caldwell black opal ring is crafted in platinum. This ring fe...
Diamond, Black Opal, Platinum
Hermes Mercury Hardstone Cameo Ring Classic Victorian Agate Gold Deeply Carved
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a superb museum quality Victorian - Belle Epoque deeply carved hardstone Cameo Ring depicting an image of the god Hermes or Mercury in a spectacular high relief carved aga...
Agate, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Ancient 2nd Century AD Roman Dionysus Carnelian Intaglio Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
Ancient Roman Dionysus intaglio ring. Set with an oval carnelian intaglio finely engraved with standing figure of Dionysus holding a thrysus and drinking cup, in a closed back rubove...
Carnelian, Yellow Gold, Gold
1892 Karin's Nordic Men Ring Mars Ares Intaglio Hematite 18K Gold ØUS13/ 7.6gr
Located in SE
Antique Signet Intaglio Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with claw set fine intaglio on Hematite stone depicting depicting Greek Ares (Roman Mars ) - God of War and also an agricultural...
Hematite, 18k Gold
Cupid Eros God of Love Intaglio Ring Agate Gold Neoclassical Victorian 1890
By Esemco
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a superb museum quality Victorian - Belle Epoque hand carved Agate Intaglio Ring depicting an image of the god of love, Cupid or Eros and set in a beautiful and elegant se...
Agate, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Socrates Turquoise Cameo Ring Black Onyx 18 Karat Gold Museum Quality Victorian
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a Museum Quality Turquoise Cameo Ring depicting Socrates in 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Black Onyx. The Antique 19th Century Victorian Carved Cameo of Socrates in Turquoise ...
Onyx, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Coral Cameo Goddess Woman Ring White Yellow Gold Antique Neoclassical
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely stunning and rare antique Art Deco - Victorian - Belle Epoque Coral Cameo Ring with a hand carved image of a classical goddess woman set in a gorgeous open work...
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
Victorian Coral Cameo Pearl Goddess Woman Ring 14 Karat Gold Antique Neoclassic
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely stunning and rare antique Victorian - Belle Epoque Coral Cameo Ring with a hand carved image of a classical goddess woman set in a gorgeous 14 Karat Yellow Gold...
Coral, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
English Diamond Double Snake Ring
Located in New York, NY
In England, the Duchess of Suffolk had her portrait painted wearing a snake ring in 1559, while the Wallace Collection's Thomas Lawrence painting of George IV captured the fastidious...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bague des années 20 ornée d'un camée sur sardoine
Located in PARIS, FR
Bague ancienne ornée d'un camée sur sardoine représentant un homme de profil à l'antique. Elle est en or rose 18 carats (750 millièmes) et date des années 20. Poids total du bijou ...
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
Antique Portrait Cut Diamond Mixed Metal Ring 14k Yellow Gold 10k White Gold
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The ring centers on a portrait cut diamond set in a raised yellow gold bezel, framed by a darker white gold setting with squared claw details.
Diamond, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Mixed Metal
18th Century French Louis XVI Ring Box with Miniature Portrait of Lady
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A STUNNING little French Ring Box from the 18th Century, namely a French Louis XVI Brass and MOP Box with Miniature Portrait of Lady.
Brass
Antique Berlin Iron Hercules Relief Portrait Strength 18 Karat Gold Modern Ring
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This rare and most unusual cast iron plaque with the portrait in profile of Hercules dates from the first or second decade of the 19th century.
Gold, Berlin Iron
Antique Set Buddha Bracelet Ring natural Jade Enamel solid Silver 17.5 cm/ 48 gr
Located in SE
Old beautiful hand - made set of bracelet and matching ring of finest quality. Origin : likely China , ca.XX cent, first quarter. Marked SILVER and Swedish customs marks confirming ...
Jade, Silver, Enamel
Early 19th Century Framed French Miniature Portrait, Woman in Lace Cap & Collar
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The mitered black wood frame shows a patterned gold bezel around the portrait with a hanging ring attached to the top. The verso shows metal points holding the portrait in place and ...
Natural Fiber
ART NOUVEAU c.1920's Czech Hand Painted Portrait Brass Necklace Bracelet Parure
Located in Thiensville, WI
Link bracelet has four portraits each fixed in an ornate oblong setting, each portrait is linked together by a white and brass square spacer with an o-ring on each side, bracelet fas...
$1,656
1899 Original Poster by Eulogio Varela Rafael Guerra Guerrita Bullfighter
Located in PARIS, FR
Issued by the influential Madrid bullfighting journal La Lidia, it appeared during the year in which the celebrated matador unexpectedly retired from the ring. A photographic portra...
Paper, Lithograph, Linen
Antique Jacobean Carved Oak Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Each of the three main vertical moments of the cabinet are spaced with carved busts, either of female portraits or lions, with brass rings suspended from the jaws.
Oak
Unavailable
Antique Enamel Portrait Ring in 9 Karat Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Antique hand painted enamel on Porcelain , portrait ring in 9 carat gold. Early c1900.
10k Gold
Antique Swiss Enamel 18 Karat Gold Lady Portrait Ring, Early 1900s
Located in Houston, TX
Antique Swiss enamel 18k gold lady portrait ring early 1900’s, Swiss Enamel. As it’s a worn item the lady’s face is damaged over time.
18k Gold
Hand Painted Painting Portrait Ring of Richard Wagner, 18k Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Antique handpainted painting on porcelain from the 1800’s in 18k gold portrait ring, which was made in the 1900’s with natural rubies and cultured pearls.
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable
Georgian German 14k Portrait Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
An exquisite and unusual ring from the Georgian (ca1750s) era! Crafted in 14k yellow gold, this ring features a circular centerpiece, which holds a hand-painted portrait.
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
Carved Gem Double Portrait Ring
Located in London, GB
With two outward facing heads, one in carved Onyx and the other in Citrine. Both are wearing high ceremonial Military Hats with Gold Cording and between are symbolic cannon balls and...
Citrine, Onyx, 14k Gold
Georgian Diamond Portrait Ring in Rose Gold 18k and Silver, Convertible Ring
Located in PARIS, FR
Georgian diamond portrait ring in rose gold 18 karats and silver 800 thousandth.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Unavailable
Vintage Portrait Ring of Young Boy
Located in Houston, TX
Under convex glass makes silver US size: 5 3/4 Measures: 15mm tall x 12mm wide weight: 10 grams Memory ring Excellent unpolished condition
Silver
Antique Georgian Era Gold Portrait Ring, 1700s Lady Miniature Pastel Painting
Located in Rottedam, NL
The ring is a beautoful example of sentimental 18th century jewelry.
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian portrait swivel ring, Lady Portrait, Pansy Flower
Located in PARIS, FR
Georgian portrait swivel ring in 18 karat yellow gold. Antique ring with pivoting bezel, decorated with pansies and a portrait of a young woman.
18k Gold
Victorian Spaniel Brittany Dog Ring, Portrait Miniature Dog Ring, 9k Gold
Located in PARIS, FR
Victorian Spaniel brittany dog ring in rose gold 9 karats. Antique ring with a painted miniature, showing a sitted dog, looking to the right. It is most probably a hunting dog, Spani...
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Gold Locket Swivel Ring with Portrait of Napoléon Bonaparte
Located in Chicago, IL
Swivel Ring with Portrait of Napoleon in a Crystal Locket France, c. 1815 Weight 1.7 gr.; bezel 12.6 x 10 mm.; circumference 58.21 mm.; US size 8 1/2; UK size Q 3/4 The bezel of t...
Crystal, Gold
Antique Victorian Era Coral Cameo Portrait 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Crownsville, MD
Lovely antique late 1800s Victorian era natural coral cameo portrait of a woman in 14K rosegold Size 4.75. ring is unmarked, but tested as solid 14K.
Coral, 14k Gold
18th Century Gold Portrait Miniature Ring Shepherd Boy King David Painted Enamel
Located in London, GB
This rare antique late 18th century gold ring was made in France and features a painted enamel miniature of a shepherd boy holding a crook. This pastoral scene probably depicts David...
Gold, Enamel
STUNNING VICTORIAN CARNELIAN HARDSTONE CAMEO RING - Solid 14K Gold + Seed Pearls
Located in Galveston, TX
HARDSTONE (NOT SHELL!) CAMEO RINGS -THE FINEST OF ALL - ARE RAREST OF ALL!! Add to that an absolutely FIRST RANK VICTORIAN HAND-CARVED CLASSICAL FEMALE PORTRAIT, AND YOU ARE LOOKING...
Carnelian, Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique Renaissance Marriage Portrait Cameo in Gold Setting
Located in Chicago, IL
Important patrons, like the Medici, employed artists and goldsmiths to make dozens of beautiful examples that harkened back to antiquity and displayed current fashions. Double portra...
Agate, Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 2.50 Carat Diamond Augustus Head Agate Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Rare authentic Victorian ring depicting Augustus portrait head, skilfully carved on agate with an impressive old mine cut Diamonds content, 2.50 Ct rated G/H VVS/VS Hand crafted moun...
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable
H 29 in W 24 in D 2.5 in
Painting Oil on Canvas, Portrait of a "Young Brunette Woman, " 19th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A gold ringed cameo portrait bust pinned to a lace "Bertha Collar," original restored frame and condition Originally $ 12,000.00.
Canvas
Portrait Ring of Sarah Churchill c1700
Located in Baltimore, MD
18K eighteenth-century portrait ring under crystal of Sarah Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Nouveau Enamel Portrait Ring Athena 18 Karat
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This Swiss enamel portrait ring is of Athena. It is beautifully enameled the top of the ring is 14K and the ring band itself is done in 18K Yellow Gold.
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Pearl and Verre Eglomisé Portrait Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Exquisite Georgian verre églomisé, or gilded glass, portrait ring surrounded by seed pearls. Verre églomisé is a French term meaning gilded glass and is a decorative technique in whi...
Pearl, 9k Gold
18th Century Gold Portrait Ring
Located in Amsterdam, NL
ring size: 17+ mm / 6 ¾ US weight: 5.74 grams dimensions portrait: 2.6 x 2.1 cm
18k Gold
Antique Swiss Enamel Portrait Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Charming and intricately enameled ring with a portrait of a country maiden. Her brightly colored costume, enhanced by a black and white frame and floral motif band, creates a stunnin...
18k Gold
Antique Victorian Painted Portrait Ring Muse of Music Terpsichore 18 Karat Gold
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Victorian painted portrait ring (circa 1880s to 1900s), crafted in 18 karat yellow gold.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 10ct Gold Hardstone Cameo Lady Portrait Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Cameo Ring 10ct Gold Stamped Circa 1900 Lovely, Edwardian hardstone cameo ring.
Gold, 10k Gold
1880's Victorian Guilloche Enamel 14 Karat Gold Portrait Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Oval ring depicts a refined enamel portrait of a Renaissance woman Her garments are gold with hand engraved details Background is a scrolling motif glossed with bright red enamel ...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Victorian 14K Gold Enamel Athena Portrait Ring with Diamonds, England
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This ring has a beautiful face of Athena a Roman goddess. This started life as a Stick pin but I couldn't help myself I had to turn this into a ring. The face is beautiful with a t...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel
1880 Victorian Diamond Enamel 18 Karat Gold Thalia Muse Painted Portrait Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mounting is designed as an elongated oval with an incredibly refined painted enamel portrait, exhibiting no loss Depicting the Greek muse of comedy, Thalia, holding a drum; icon of ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 18th Century Portrait Miniature Strass Ring Silver Rose Gold European
Located in Lisbon, PT
18th Century Portrait Miniature and Strass Ring in Silver and Rose Gold, English or French, circa 1780-1900.
Rose Gold, Silver
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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