Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 3.8 grams Ring Size: J (49) Band Width: 1mm Face Dimensions: 17mm x 15mm Centre Diamond Weight: Approx. 0.12 carats Diamond Details: Colour: G, Cl...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sylvie 10k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring with .40 CT Natural Rubies
Located in Greeneville, TN
Rich in color and meaning, this 10k yellow gold ruby and diamond ring from Mountain Song Jewelers is a striking celebration of love, passion, and elegance.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Bombe Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an outstanding ruby and diamond bombe ring crafted at a time when the Art Deco style was at the height of design.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Unheated Burma Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in New Orleans, LA
A coveted untreated Burma ruby centers this dazzling 19th-century Victorian-era ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Antique Burmese Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a truly beautiful ruby and diamond cluster ring. At the centre of the face we find an oval shaped natural Burmese ruby possessing a vivd red colour tone with no evidence...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Pearl Ruby and Diamond Dinner Ring
Located in Denver, CO
A trio of natural pearls, set in a north–south orientation, centers this early Art Deco rectangular dinner ring. The pearls are accented with a mix of sixteen cushion-cut and round r...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Edwardian 1908 Ruby Diamond 18ct Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
Crafted in 18ct yellow gold, the ring is set with an alternating row of two rich pink rubies and three old-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian 18ct Gold Marquise Ruby & Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
A striking Victorian 18ct gold marquise-shaped cluster ring set with a vibrant natural ruby of approximately 1.00 ct.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Edwardian ruby diamond 18k yellow gold cocktail ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Romantic, colorful, and full of historical character, this ring is an exceptional heirloom piece—ideal for collectors and admirers of Edwardian jewelry who appreciate antique diamond...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Kobrin Bros. Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Navette Ring
Located in London, GB
Colour: G, Clarity: VS Total Remaining Diamond Weight: Approx. 0.30ct Total Ruby Weight: Approx. 0.60ct Marked: 10% IRID PLAT Maker's Mark: KOBRIN BROS Box: The Vintage Jeweller Ring...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Platinum Vintage Filigree Ruby and Diamond Dome Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
Platinum ring. This beautiful vintage platinum ring is a pierced filigree dome style, set in the center with a round faceted, dark pinkish red color ruby, approximately 0.37 CTS, acc...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Statement Ring, Circa 1920s
Located in Lewisburg, PA
It features 64 single cut diamonds, one rose cut diamond at its center, and vibrant calibre cut rubies. The top of the ring is 10k white gold, while the mounting is 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary 5.00 carat ruby diamond 18k white gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vivid and full of presence, this Contemporary ring showcases a cushion cut ruby weighing approximately 5.00 carats at its heart.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Platinum Band Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Approximately .70 carats of white diamonds and .14 carats of rubies. No maker's mark. US size 5; cannot be sized up, but an inner ring can make it smaller.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive antique Edwardian ruby and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Victorian ruby diamond 18k yellow gold cluster ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This antique Victorian ring centers on a richly saturated 1.00 carat oval cut ruby, embraced by a glowing cluster of nine old European cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Ruby Diamond Ring 14K Gold Antique Wedding Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
DIAMONDS 15 Round Diamonds Total diamond weight: approximately 1.5 Carats. RUBIES 12 square and rectangular cut rubies. The top of the ring is 23mm by 16mm.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Antique Americana Sapphire Ruby Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A lovely plaque ring with red, white and blue stripes of rubies, diamonds and sapphires, set in 18k yellow gold, a lovely nod to Americana. 1.50 carats each of sapphires and rubies a...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an absolutely fabulous cluster ring originally crafted during the pinnacle of the Art Deco movement.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 18ct Gold, Victorian Ruby & Pearl Ring, Circa 1880
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Ruby Pearl Ring 18ct Gold Gorgeous Victorian Ruby Pearl Cluster Ring set with one oval ruby centre measuring approx 6mm x 4mm surrounded by eight Pearls.
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
1925 Art Deco Platinum Ruby and Baguette Diamond Ring
By Non Branded
Located in Lexington, KY
This beautiful platinum ring comes from the 1925 Art Deco period, and features both diamond and ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Hallmarked 1918 9K Ruby Double Headed Snake Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
We love this ring for its robust look on the hand and its unusual ruby colored eyes.
Ruby, 9k Gold
Antique Diamond and Ruby Checkerboard Ring of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A distinctive antique ring dating to 1890–1900, designed with a striking checkerboard arrangement of old European cut diamonds and synthetic rubies set in silver topped 14k gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
1800 2.50 Carat Ruby Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
Antique 18K rose Gold Ruby and Diamond ring. The cluster style ring is centered with an approximately 2.50 carats stunning oval ruby, Thailand origin, accented by an halo of sparkli...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1900s 1.82 Carat Ruby Diamond Gold Marquise Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive antique ruby and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Victorian Ruby and Pearl 15 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Ring Size: N 1/2 or 7 Band Width: 7.5mm Weight: 2.2g
Pearl, Ruby, Gold
Antique Art Deco Ring Platinum Diamond Natural Ruby
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This elegant ruby and diamond ring is mounted in a beautifully chiselled and engraved setting typical for the period between 1910 and 1920.
Ruby, Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 5.85 Carat Natural Star Ruby Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Discover the alluring elegance of our Art Deco 5.85ct star Ruby and Diamond dome ring circa 1920s. A masterpiece that speaks the language of luxury.
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, Platinum
Antique Edwardian Platinum Gold Ruby Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
A pretty antique platinum topped gold cluster ruby and diamond ring circa 1910. This unique ring is set with a center cluster of bright red rubies weighing about 0.85 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Burmese Ruby and Diamond Ring, 1920s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Wonderful Art Deco ring set with an intense vivid red Burma ruby (approx. 2ct).
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Antique 14k Yellow Gold Ring with Diamonds & Rubies, Circa 1920
Located in Chorzów, PL
Gold ring with old-cut diamonds and rubies. This ring is crafted from 14-karat yellow gold (0.585 fineness).
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Art Deco Diamond & Ruby Navette Ring
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Diamond & Ruby Navette Ring A ring set with diamonds & two triangle cut rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
C1880 9K Double Headed Snake Ring with Ruby Eyes
Located in Baltimore, MD
We love this ring for its robust look on the hand and its unusual ruby colored eyes.
Ruby, 10k Gold
Art Deco Diamond and Ruby Dinner Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
They are often considered the glamorous predecessor to the equally stylish Mid century cocktail ring. This ring is 18k white gold and features exquisite hand engravings along with su...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Diamond and Ruby Art Deco Ring in Platinum
Located in Dallas, TX
Ladies Diamond and Ruby Art Deco Ring in Platinum. The ring features a .61 natural round full cut ruby, AA quality.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Edwardian Ruby and Old Cut Diamond Navette Ring
Located in London, GB
This is an impressive Edwardian ruby and diamond ring. It features five old cut diamonds in the centre which are surrounded by a border of calibre cut rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Ring, circa 1880s
Located in London, GB
An interesting Victorian ring set with two alternating gemstones, one ruby and one sapphire.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Victorian Ruby and Pearl 9 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This sweet ring holds a total of approx 12pts of rubies. There also pearls set into the ring.
Pearl, Ruby, Gold
20th Century Ruby and Rose-Cut Diamond Feather Ring.
Located in Firenze, FI
This exquisite vintage ring carries the timeless charm of antique design.
Diamond, Ruby, Silver
18KT Yellow Gold Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Crossover Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
An 18KT yellow gold crossover ring set with an oval natural ruby and an oval natural sapphire, accented with diamonds to the shoulders.
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Burmese Ruby and Diamond Ring, French, 1913.
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Cartier Burmese ruby and diamond ring. Set with an oval cabochon natural unenhanced Burmese ruby in an open back claw setting with an approximate weight of 1.80 carats, further set w...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
Dating to the 1900s, this Victorian dress ring features a centre ruby weighing 0.35 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The ring is modelled in 18 carat gold and stones set in platinum.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Antique Art Nouveau Ruby Diamond 14K Gold Ring
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The ornament of the front is repeated on the reverse of the ring and the ring shoulders. The ring has a beautiful back with cut out ornaments.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Burma Ruby Diamond Platinum Vintage Cocktail Ring GIA Certified
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A captivating vintage treasure, this platinum ring centers on a 2.98 carat oval Burma ruby, certified by GIA Burma origin and noted as heated.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique 18ct Gold Edwardian Ruby & Diamond Band Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Hallmarked Chester 1901 Makers Mark T & S This stunning Edwardian ring is crafted from 18ct gold and features a beautiful combination of rubies and...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold
Victorian ruby old cut diamond 9k rose gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Set in warm 9k rose gold, the piece carries a soft blush tone that perfectly complements the deep color of the rubies. Lightweight and graceful, this ring feels effortlessly wearable...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Edwardian diamond ruby 14k yellow gold platinum cluster ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This beautiful Edwardian diamond and ruby cluster ring is a refined antique treasure from the 1910’s, crafted in 14k yellow gold with a platinum top.
Ruby, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Antique Victorian 18ct Gold Ruby & Diamond Marquise Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Ruby & Diamond Marquise Ring 18ct Gold Tested Circa 1880 Fabulous, Victorian marquise/navette shaped ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Edwardian Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Set in this glossy 18ct gold ring are two rubies totalling 30pts and three diamonds totalling with the central one measuring 35pts and the smaller stones measuring 25pts each.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Victorian ruby and diamond cluster ring, circa 1890.
Located in London, GB
Victorian ruby and diamond cluster ring. Set to centre with a cushion shape old cut natural unenhanced Burmese ruby in an open back claw setting, with an approximate weight of 1.50 c...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver
Edwardian Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Star Setting Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Fully hallmarked Birmingham 1903. Ring Size: P 1/2 or 8 Band Width: 6.5mm Weight: 2.5g
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Late Georgian Ruby and Pearl 9 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The ring is modelled in 9ct gold. Ring Size: K 1/2 or 5 1/2 Cluster Dimensions: 8x8.5mm Weight: 1g
Pearl, Ruby, Gold
JUGENDSTILL platinum ring with ruby, brilliant and single cut diamonds
Located in The Hague, ZH
Platinum ring set with a central ruby totaling 1.05ct surrounded by brilliant-cut and single-cut diamonds totaling 1.00ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 5.25 - EU. 16(50) detailed...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
Dating to the 1900s, this Victorian ring features a deep red ruby in a rub over setting.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
French 2 Carat Unheated Burmese Ruby Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
An elegant French ruby and diamond cluster ring crafted in solid platinum 950.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Ruby Diamond & Pearl Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Set with a Star-Set Centre Diamond, Plus Natural Rubies & Seed Pearls. Face of the ring measures approx height 7mm & width 15.5mm UK Size M 1/2 US Size 6 1/2 Can be resized usi...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Edwardian Ruby & Diamond Five Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Ruby & Diamond Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Hallmarked Birmingham Worn Date Letter Circa 1900 Lovely gypsy style ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Ruby, Diamond & Pearl Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique 15ct Gold Ring 15ct Gold Stamped Circa 1880 Beautiful Victorian Ring.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold
Belle époque 1910 Ruby Diamond Ring yellow Gold Platinum
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Indulge in the Vintage elegance of these exquisite Belle Epoque Ring in yellow Gold and Platinum featuring an oval old European cut Diamond weighing ca. 1.02 ct withing a border of c...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 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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