Victorian Ruby and Diamond Navette Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a breathtaking antique cluster ring focally showcasing a stunning array of rich pink rubies.
19th Century Victorian Antique Ruby Ring
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Navette Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a breathtaking antique cluster ring focally showcasing a stunning array of rich pink rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Art Deco ruby diamond platinum tiara ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This enchanting Art Deco tiara ring is a beautifully romantic 1920’s design, centered by a marquise cut ruby weighing approximately 1.00 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a fabulous ruby and diamond cluster ring taken from the Victorian period.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an elegant Edwardian cluster ring featuring a captivating red ruby at its centre.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Antique Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring in Platinum
Located in Bloomington, MN
Antique Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring in Platinum This antique cocktail ring is crafted in 900 platinum and features a circular ruby and diamond design with rich red rubies total...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Ruby and Diamond Double Heart Ring
Located in London, GB
Condition: Used (Good) Weight: 2.6 grams Ring Size: L (52) - Resizable Face Dimensions: 11mm x 6mm Total Ruby Weight: Approx. 0.23ct (0.12ct & 0.11ct) Total Diamond Weight: Appro...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Navette Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a truly beautiful ruby and diamond navette ring dating back to the Victorian period.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Navette Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a fabulous navette cluster ring from the early 20th century. At its heart lies a striking round faceted ruby possessing a captivating pinky undertone.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Five-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
The intricate setting is typical of the period, adding a touch of elegance before the ring is made complete by a slim fluted band. Condition: Used (Very Good) Total Weight: 3.0 gra...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Benoite Ruby Diamond Ring, 14K Yellow Gold with Natural Rubies & Diamonds
Located in Greeneville, TN
The Benoite Ring is a striking and luxurious piece crafted in 14K yellow gold, featuring a dazzling combination of natural rubies and diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage Dainty Ruby & Diamond Pinky Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
We are thrilled to offer this vintage beauty!! Ring Details Material: 18K Yellow Gold Base; Platinum Top Era: Art Deco 1920 - 1940 Head Length: 13.1mm Head Width: 12mm Head Height: ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful ruby and diamond ring from the Victorian era. This antique piece has been crafted from 15ct yellow gold and plays host to a graduating array of square calib...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Ruby Four-Stone and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a gorgeous cluster ring taken from the Victorian period. This antique piece has been crafted from 18ct yellow gold and features a striking arrangement of vibrant pinky r...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Navette Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a gorgeous antique ruby and diamond navette ring dating back to the Victorian period.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian Ruby Emerald Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a truly wonderful and rare ring dating back to the Victorian era. The ring features a Colombian emerald, Burmese ruby and a rich blue sapphire.
Ruby, 18k Gold
Victorian Ruby Diamond Ring 18K Solid Gold
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
Victorian Ruby Diamond Ring 18K Solid Gold Marquise cluster ring featuring a vivid natural ruby framed by glittering old cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Edwardian Burmese Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a truly special three-stone ring dating back to the Edwardian era. At the centre of the face we find an unheated, oval ruby of Burmese origin.
Ruby, 18k Gold
Art Moderne Platinum, Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Created in the 1930s, this Art Moderne ruby and diamond ring is set in platinum. It is designed as two large pave-set diamond scrolls with stepped edges, accented with lines of calib...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Marquise Shape Diamond Ruby Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
An antique Edwardian era navette shape engagement ring is centered with an old marquise cut diamond (9.6 x 4.3 x 2.5 mm, approximately 0.60 ct, H color, VS1 clarity) framed by channe...
Diamond, Ruby
Victorian Diamond Ruby Romantic Heart Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Victorian Romanticism A beautiful example of Victorian period heart ring, romantic expression of the era to symbolize love and eternal love Beautifully designed , glorious Victorian ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Victorian ruby diamond ring in 18 karats gold
Located in PARIS, FR
Victorian ruby diamond ring in 18 karats gold. Lozenge-shaped, marquise-style ring, centered with 4 oval-cut Burmese rubies (unheated).
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an 18ct yellow gold ruby and diamond cluster ring from the Victorian era.
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$982Sale Price / item|44% Off
14k Gold Tulip Flower Ring With Rubies
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold tulip ring with ruby and side rubies. July birthstone.
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Zelda Ring – Platinum with Natural Ruby & Diamond Accents – 0.29 ct Round Ruby
Located in Greeneville, TN
Introducing the Zelda Ring — a delicate yet powerful symbol of passion, elegance, and refined beauty from Mountain Song Jeweler. 💕 This exquisite piece showcases a 0.29 carat natur...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Luna Ruby Diamond Ring, Platinum with 0.78ct Natural Oval Ruby & 0.28ctw Diamond
Located in Greeneville, TN
The Luna Ring is a graceful and timeless piece, featuring a vibrant 0.78ct natural oval ruby set in sleek, polished platinum, and accented with 0.28ctw of natural diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Mid-18th Century Ruby !8 Karat Gold Ring Flat Cut Rubies
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This mid-eighteenth century ring is set with flat cut rubies. The ring head in the shape of a rosette is set with eight small and one large ruby.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a gorgeous ruby and diamond cluster ring crafted during the pinnacle of the Art Deco movement.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Dress Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an Art Deco ring showcasing a striking geometric design. At the centre, a square-cut red ruby is prominently set, surrounded by a series of perfectly matched triangular ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 1920s Burmese Ruby Platinum Engraved Eternity Ring
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This antique 1920s Burmese ruby eternity ring is a beautiful piece of history. 38 French cut rubies are channel set in the platinum band which features milgrain and hand-engraved det...
Ruby, Platinum
Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Navette Dinner Ring
Located in Denver, CO
An Old European-cut diamond flanked by two round red rubies center this exquisite elongated navette-shaped dinner ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$14,400Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Burma Ruby Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco platinum hand-made ring featuring a 1.70 carat Burma ruby. This pigeon blood red ruby has an amazing color saturation, brilliancy and clarity.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Platinum Ruby Full Eternity Band Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Ring Size: R or 8 1/2 Band Width: 2.5mm Weight: 2.7g
Ruby, Platinum
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Double Heart Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a beautifully crafted Victorian double heart ring. In this case, a duo of perfectly matched oval faceted rubies possessing a vivd red colour tone have been individually ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Target Ring
Located in London, GB
Colour: G, Clarity: SI Ruby Dimensions: 16 (1mm) Total Remaining Diamond Weight: Approx. 0.04ct Tested As: Platinum & 18ct Gold Period: Circa. 1920 Box: The Vintage Jeweller Ring...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Ruby & Diamond Scalloped Cross Ring in Platinum
Located in Bloomington, MN
Antique Ruby & Diamond Scalloped Cross Ring in Platinum This antique ring is crafted in 900 platinum and features a scalloped cross-style design with bezel-set red rubies totali...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Three-Row Ring
Located in London, GB
This is an 18ct yellow gold Victorian ruby and diamond three row ring. The ring consists of a central row of Burmese rubies with two outer rows of old cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian Pearl, Ruby & Diamond Ring in Gold
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Gemstones: Diamonds Precious stones: Ruby, Pearle 3. Design & Style: cluster ring 4. Cut & Shape: brilliant cut, rose cut 5.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Art Nouveau Burmese Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an intricately designed 18ct yellow gold ring taken from the Art Nouveau movement. This piece features a centralised pinky red ruby of Burmese origin accompanied by a fa...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian ruby diamond 18k yellow gold silver ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This romantic Victorian ring is centered on a marquise cut ruby weighing approximately 0.40 carat, its elongated silhouette and warm red glow giving the piece an unmistakably vintage...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian Pearl Ruby and Diamond Navette Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful Victorian 18ct yellow gold navette ring. The ring has been set with 3 central pearls, 4 rose cut diamonds and a border of stunning rich red rubies.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 18KT Gold Natural Ruby Five Stone Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
An Edwardian 18KT gold five stone ring set with a graduated line of natural rubies across the top.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Bombe Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a beautiful ring that dates back to the Art Deco era. The ring is crafted in 18ct yellow gold and features a pave rose cut diamond face that is surrounded by a border of...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Unheated Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a striking Art Deco cluster ring focally featuring a fabulous natural rich red ruby at the centre of the face.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Edwardian Synthetic Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
This is an 18ct yellow gold synthetic ruby and diamond ring from the Edwardian era. The vibrant rich red of the rubies is highly complimented by the contrasting bright white sparkle ...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Victorian Burmese Ruby and Pearl Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful Victorian 18ct yellow gold cluster ring. The centre of the cluster is a lovely natural pearl that is surrounded by a cluster of 6 old cut rubies.
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
4.50 Carat Oval Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
A Large Ornate Elongated Octagon shaped Ruby and diamond ring crafted in a beautiful 18 karat yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Edwardian Pearl Ruby and Diamond Tablet Ring
Located in London, GB
Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 4.3 grams Ring Size: K (50) Pearl: 1 (6mm) Ruby Dimensions: 54 (1mm) Total Diamond Weight: Approx. 0.65ct Diamond Details: Colour: G-H, Clarity: V...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Platinum Ruby Full Eternity Band Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Ring Size: L or 5 3/4 Band Width: 3mm Weight: 2.7g
Ruby, Platinum
Vintage Victorian Era Ruby & Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
We always love a beautiful vintage diamond & gemstone cluster!! Ring Details Material: 14K Yellow Gold Era: Victorian 1840 - 1900 Head Width: 12.9mm Head Height: 6.7mm Weight: 4.8 G...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Burmese Ruby and Diamond Navette Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a wonderful ruby and diamond navette ring dating back to the Victorian era.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Victorian ruby diamond 14k rose gold horseshoe ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Crafted in 14k rose gold, the ring has a warm blush tone that beautifully complements both the rubies and old mine cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$960Sale Price|20% Off
Radiant Ruby & Diamond Ring in 14k Rose Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Radiant Ruby & Diamond Ring in 14k Rose Gold Crafted in 14k rose gold, this antique ring features a sculptural floral design set with 0.25 carats total weight of diamonds and 0....
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$4,796Sale Price|43% Off
Georgian Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring Dazzling & Rare
Located in Northampton, MA
And numerous tiny single-cut diamonds trim the outside edge. Six oval rubies complete the ring. The rubies together weigh approximately 1.68 carats.
Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby, 15k Gold, Silver
Antique Ruby Cabochon and 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Denver, CO
An impressive natural red ruby cabochon weighing approximately 3.75 carats and measuring approximately 9.88mm centers this late Victorian ring.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian diamond ruby 18k yellow gold silver ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Surrounding the center stone are 11 cushion and pear cut rubies totaling approximately 0.40 carat, their warm crimson hue introducing a lovely note of color and romance to the design...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1920s Natural Burmese Ruby Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in London, GB
Burmese ruby and diamond ring. Set with a round old cut natural unenhanced Burmese ruby in an open back claw setting with an approximate weight of 1.92 carats, flanked by eight round...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Ruby and Diamond Ring No Heat Burma
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1890s, 14k, American. This stunning ruby and diamond ring features a spectacular .76 carat No Heat Burma Ruby surrounded by 1.0 carats of superb white diamonds (H color, VS cla...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Edwardian diamond ruby 18k yellow gold platinum ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Edwardian ring is alive with intricate detail, set with 21 old mine and rose cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.40 carat in total.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 18ct Gold Edwardian Ruby & Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Ring 18ct Gold Circa 1900 Beautiful, Edwardian five stone gypsy ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco Platinum Ruby and Diamond Dome Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
An exquisite Art Deco-era dome ring crafted in platinum, centering an oval-cut ruby weighing approximately 0.70 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
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.
This deep red gem is the color of heat and passion — vintage and antique ruby jewelry is perfect for those born in the middle of summer.
Rubies are one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money. Just consider the Van Cleef & Arpels “scarf” necklace the Duke of Windsor presented to the Duchess on her 40th birthday, in 1936 — set with diamonds and dripping with rubies, a testament to the deep-red gemstone’s power — or the slippers encrusted with 4,600 rubies that Harry Winston made to commemorate The Wizard of Oz’s golden anniversary. July babies have permission to adorn themselves with this beautiful red stone even when it’s not their birthday.
Rubies are considered precious stones — along with diamonds, sapphires and emeralds — and have a hardness of 9.0 on the Mohs Scale, surpassed only by Moissanite and diamonds. They are composed of corundum, a colorless mineral that is also the basic material of sapphires. In the July birthstone, the red of the gemstone — and the various hues seen in sapphires — are produced by the presence of trace elements. In the case of a ruby, this element is chromium. Rubies range in color from vermilion to a violet red. They are also pleochroic, which means that a stone’s hue can vary depending on the direction of viewing. The most sought-after color is pigeon’s blood: pure red with a hint of blue.
Rubies that are hosted in dolomite marble are the most prized: Because the marble is low in iron, so are the rubies, resulting in a more intense color. Rubies found in basalt, which has a higher iron content, are generally darker and less intense.
When shopping for antique and vintage ruby jewelry, remember that the 4Cs of selecting the perfect diamond — color, clarity, cut and carat — also apply to rubies.
According to the Gemological Institute of America, the color of the July birthstone should be a vibrant to slightly purplish red, and the stone should be clear and inclusion-free. Accordingly, the cut should show off its color and clarity. As for the last criterion, fine rubies more than a carat in weight are rare. Often, large rubies are more expensive than diamonds of comparable weights.
Find a collection of ruby necklaces, ruby rings and other accessories 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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