Antique Art Deco 14K White Gold Tri Gold Filigree Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K White Gold Tri Gold Filigree Ring.This beautiful art deco ring has a synthetic sapphire set in the center of a gorgeous mounting with yellow, white, an...
White Gold
14K Gold 1.80tcw Art Deco Ruby Cocktail Ring, Vintage Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Elegantly displayed is a vintage ruby and diamond ring. Expertly handcrafted in gleaming 14K yellow gold; this ring features numerous natural rubies that lay horizontally across the ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
1925 Art Deco 14K White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This stunning diamond and sapphire ring comes from the 1925 Art Deco period and is made in 14k white gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Large Opal Rectangular Ring, 14k White Gold, Ring Size 4.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: opal rectangular cab 14.2 x 6.6 mm *opal is chipped Ring Size 4.25 Rise Off Of Finger: 5.9 mm Length: 20.1 mm Weight: 1.8 dwts. / 2.8 grams Stamps: "14k" 1930s enamel S...
Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby & Diamond Art Deco Style 14K White Gold Statement Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Ruby and diamond ring showcases one round cut ruby weighing approximately 0.76 carat. Interspersed with 16 round cut diamonds and displaying 12 French cut rubies accents weighing a t...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 14k Gold Diamond & Emerald Ring, GIA Certified, 1890s
Located in Sewickley, PA
This is a STRIKING vintage Art-Deco-style ring, beautifully crafted with a bold geometric design that immediately draws the eye.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond & Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Ring Information Style: Art-deco Total weight: 4.08 g.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Filigree Art Deco Style Tall Diamond Ring 14K White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: 14K White Gold Ring Height: 1.18" tall Total Weight: 6.3 Grams Center Diamond Color and Clarity: G, VS Additional Diamond Count: 22 Additional Di...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond & Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Intricate all-over millgraine detailing lends heirloom appeal. 14K White Gold. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Total weight: 3.70 g.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold/Platinum Art Deco Diamond Ring 1.45 ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies antique, art deco diamond ring in platinum & 14k white gold setting.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 14k White Gold, Diamond and Onyx Cocktail Ring
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an Art Deco 14K white gold, diamond and onyx cocktail ring.
Onyx, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified 0.38ct Diamond Ring in 14K Gold, Art Deco Style
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.38 Carat Diamond Ring – 14K Gold, 6.26g / 0.2 t oz
Understated confidence and polished elegance define this refined diamond ring, where the quiet brilliance of a ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Art Deco Opal Diamond Flower Ring 14K Gold Antique Wedding Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning Antique Art Deco Ring with four gorgeous natural oval Opal gems of incredible color and stunning beauty in 14 Karat Gold. The four Opal gems are accented by a spa...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 8.70ct Aquamarine & Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in London, GB
- Art Deco aquamarine & diamond cocktail ring - 8.70ct geometric fancy-cut aquamarine 18.09x12.25x6.91mm - Rose-cut diamond step-down geometric shoulders, totalling approx 0.05...
Aquamarine, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Amethyst and Enamel Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Amethyst and Enamel Cocktail Ring.
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
14K White Gold Art Deco Natural Blue Sapphire Filigree Ring
Located in Venice, CA
This 14k white gold ring features a natural blue sapphire in an Art Deco mount.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Style 14K Yellow Gold Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Located in Queens, NY
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Ring, featuring twenty six pave set round brilliant cut diamonds weighing a total of approx. 0.45 carat, further adorned with one bezel set round bri...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco 14k White Gold Filigree Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Addison, TX
This Art Deco solitaire is a fine example of a filigree solitaire engagement ring crafted in 14 karat white gold.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Milgrain Wedding Band Ring - Size 6
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Milgrain Wedding Band Ring - Size 6.
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 14k White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This timeless vintage engagement ring is crafted in 14k white gold and features a brilliant-cut diamond at its center, set in a classic prong or bezel setting (specify if known). The...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Men's 14K Yellow Gold Art Deco Fighting Lions Ring, Size 10.5
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This men’s ring is expertly crafted in 14K yellow gold, featuring a bold design of two lions in a dynamic, fighting pose. The detailed artistry captures the strength and majesty of t...
14k Gold
Antique Signed Art Deco 14K White Gold & Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Art Deco cluster ring. In an 14 karat white gold mounting.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Style Diamond Filigree Cocktail Ring in 14K White Gold
By Hand Made
Located in New York, NY
Custom Made Ring Material: 14K White Gold Condition: 14K White Gold Diamond: 1.50ctw Clarity: VS1 Color: F Ring Dimension: This ring resizable Size: 7 Length: 26.7mm Width: 22.2mm ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco diamond 14k yellow gold and platinum bezel set ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Crafted in 14k yellow gold and platinum, the design combines warm gold with the cool brightness of platinum for a classic two-tone Art Deco presence.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond, Sapphire 14K Yellow Gold, Platinum Circle Ring
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Art Deco period diamond and sapphire Circle ring composed of four diamonds and five blue sapphires set in platinum and 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
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Antique Art Deco 14k White Gold Chrysoprase Solitaire Hand Engraved Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring Width: 13.6mm (0.53") (widest part at the cluster - north to south), 1.8mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 6.9mm (0.72") rise off the finger Condition: Antique Art Deco.
Chalcedony, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Style Diamond Honey Comb Filigree 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Diamond set shoulders add the final flourishes to this delightful ring. 14K White Gold Ring. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Total weight: 4.60 g.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Ring 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 14K White Gold Total weight: 4.04 g.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Diamond Cluster Ring in 14K White Gold, Art Deco Style
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ring Information Style: Art Deco Metal: 14K White Gold Weight: 3.91 g.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Art Deco 14k White Gold Elongated Rectangular Aquamarine Filigree Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (1) Natural Genuine Aquamarine - Elongated Rectangular Cut - Prong Set - Medium Blue Color - 16.1 x 8.1mm (approx.) Material: Solid 14k White Gold Total Weight: 4 Gram...
Aquamarine, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Ruby Diamond Ring 14K Gold Antique Wedding Engagement Stacking Ring
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in an Antique Victorian - Art Deco Ring with a gorgeous natural emerald cut Ruby and Diamonds of stunning beauty. The open work swirling design of the period Art Deco ring is...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 8 Carat Opal Ring 14K Yellow Gold Antique Cocktail Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a stunning Antique Victorian to Art Deco Eight Carat Opal Ring with a gorgeous Opal set in a 14 Karat Gold adorned setting of great beauty.
Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Art Deco Style Three Stone Diamond Filigree 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Ring Information Style: Art-deco Total weight: 5.00 g.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
3 CT Blue Aquamarine Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Westport, CT
An original Art Deco 14K yellow gold aquamarine filigree engagement ring.
Aquamarine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 0.30ct Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: A striking Art Deco engagement ring. Crafted in 14k yellow gold, this piece features a 0.30 carat diamond as the primary stone, set in a hexagonal be...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Ruby-Toned 14k Gold Plated Carved Detail Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Make a statement with this exquisite Art Deco Ruby-Toned 14k Gold Plated Carved Detail Cocktail Ring.
Hawaiian Plumeria Flower Ring in 14K Gold, Art Deco, Size 8
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This elegant Hawaiian-inspired ring is crafted in 14 karat yellow gold and showcases a beautifully detailed plumeria flower design. The flower features a refined sandblasted matte fi...
14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Art Deco Scallop Ring, Unisex, Size 9.5, USA
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This striking ring, crafted in 14K yellow gold, showcases a bold yet refined design. The piece features an elegant scalloped lid motif across the top, lending a unique textured appea...
14k Gold
Diamond & Black Onyx Art Deco Style Dinner 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A stunning piece to match with your everyday look. 14K White Gold. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Weight: 4.30 g.
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
Red Pink Ruby & Diamond Art Deco Style 14K Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This elegant piece, boasting a striking presence and timeless beauty awaits the owner to cherish its charm. 14K Yellow Gold. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Total weight: 3.23 g.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond & Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style Engagement 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A stunning Art Deco inspired white gold ring. It is set with a 0.11 carat center diamond with thirty diamonds withing square setting.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Onyx Art Deco Style Cocktail Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
The overall composition presents a clean, architectural look true to classic Art Deco style. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 14K White Gold Total weight: 3.38 g.
Onyx, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Style Colombian Emerald Diamond and 14K Gold Ring
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
This elegant Art Deco style engagement style ring features a 3.50-carat Colombian emerald emerald cut displaying a vibrant green color. It is accented by a shimmering halo of white r...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Style Morganite Diamond Ruby Ring in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ring Information Style: Art Deco Metal: 14K Rose Gold Weight: 2.39 g.
Diamond, Ruby, Morganite, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
11 Carat Jade Sapphire Ring 14K Gold Antique Cocktail Ring Retro Art Deco
Located in New York, NY
INDULGE IN A SUPERB NATURAL 11 CARAT LAVENDER JADE AND SAPPHIRE RING IN 14K GOLD. THE ANTIQUE ART DECO - RETRO RING IS CENTERED WITH A STUNNING 11 CT LAVENDER JADE CABOCHON OF GREA...
Jade, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Onyx Art Deco Style Target Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Each element is thoughtfully arranged to highlight both contrast and luminosity. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 14K White Gold Total weight: 4.42 g.
Onyx, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Art Deco 14k White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring, 0.78ct, Netherlands
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold ring set with sapphire and old mine cut and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.78ct - N/O, F/G - VS/SI - ring size US 7 - EU 17.25 (54) detailed description: the top of ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond & Emerald Art Deco Style Halo Sunburst 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Ring Information Style: Art-deco Total weight: 5.10 g.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Style 3.50 Carat Tourmaline & Diamonds Cluster Ring 14k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco Style 3.50 Carat Tourmaline & Diamonds Cluster Ring 14k Gold.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Diamond and Emerald Ring of 14k Gold, Circa 1920
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A refined Art Deco ring, circa 1920, featuring a geometric arrangement of channel set emeralds and old cut diamonds set in silver, resting atop a 14k gold mounting.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Invisible Set Yellow Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Total weight: 3.19 g.
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco 14K Rose Gold Classic Wedding Band Ring - Size 5
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Rose Gold Classic Wedding Band Ring - Size 5.
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Baguette Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Natural Emerald Art Deco Ring Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
4.85 cts Natural Zambian Emerald Gemstone 14k Yellow Gold Baguette, Round Diamond Art Deco Ring Jewelry Details: SKU: RIMJ-1032 Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Gross Wt: 7.92 gms Gold Wt: 6...
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Art Deco style diamond sapphire 14k white gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A round brilliant diamond sits bezel-set at the center of this Art Deco-style ring, held within a geometric, stepped frame that echoes the tiered, architectural forms so closely asso...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Style Blue Sapphire & Diamond Square 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A beautiful Art Deco style white gold millgrain and open work square shape ring featuring a round and 30 French cut sapphires with total of 0.14 carats diamonds. This simple and clas...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold White Sapphire Tsavorite Diamond Mosaic Ring Art Deco Estate
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Exquisite 14K yellow gold Art Deco-inspired mosaic ring featuring a dazzling white sapphire at the center, accented by vibrant French-cut tsavorites totaling 0.8 carats and sparkling...
Diamond, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Vintage Art Deco Ring 1900s
Located in Sewickley, PA
Striking and richly detailed, this vintage Art Deco inspired ring showcases a dramatic marquise-shaped design accented with vivid rubies and sparkling diamonds. The elongated navette...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Diamond & Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style Cluster 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
The milgrain adds to the vintage style. 14K White Gold. Ring Information Style: Art Deco Total weight: 3.70 g.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Blue Sapphire & Diamond Art Deco Style Band 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Ring Information Style: Art-deco Total weight: 2.00 g.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14k white gold Art Deco diamond and sapphire 3 stone ring with diamond accents.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Fascination with the Jazz Age is endless, and even today jewelry designers continue to be inspired by authentic Art Deco jewelry and watches.
The Art Deco period, encompassing the 1920s and ’30s, ushered in a very distinct look in the design of jewelry. There were many influences on the jewelry of the era that actually began to take shape prior to the 1920s. In 1909, Serge Diaghilev brought the Ballet Russes to Paris, and women went wild for the company’s exotic and vibrant costumes It’s no wonder, then, that jade, lapis lazuli, coral, turquoise and other bright gemstones became all the rage. There already existed a fascination with the East, particularly China and Japan, and motifs consisting of fans and masks started to show up in Art Deco jewelry.
However, the event that had the greatest influence on Deco was the excavation of the tomb of King Tut in 1922. When the world saw what was hidden in Tut’s burial chamber, it sent just about everyone into a frenzy. Pierre Cartier wrote in 1923 that “the discovery of the tomb will bring some sweeping changes in fashion jewelry.” And he couldn’t have been more right. “Egyptomania” left an indelible mark on all of the major jewelry houses, from Cartier to Van Cleef & Arpels, Boucheron and Georges Fouquet. (Cartier created some of the most iconic jewelry designs that defined this era.)
While a lot of Art Deco jewelry was black and white — the black coming from the use of onyx or black enamel and the white from rock crystal and diamonds — there is plenty of color in jewelry of the era. A perfect accent to diamonds in platinum settings were blue sapphires, emeralds and rubies, and these stones were also used in combination with each other.
Many designers employed coral, jade and lapis lazuli, too. In fact, some of the most important avant-garde jewelers of the period, like Jean Després and Jean Fouquet (son of Georges), would combine white gold with ebony and malachite for a jolt of color.
A lot of the jewelry produced during this time nodded to current fashion trends, and women often accessorized their accessories. The cloche hat was often accented with geometric diamond brooches or double-clip brooches. Backless evening dresses looked fabulous with sautoir necklaces, and long pearl necklaces that ended with tassels, popular during the Edwardian period, were favored by women everywhere, including Coco Chanel.
Find unique Art Deco necklaces, earrings, bracelets and other jewelry on 1stDibs.
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique 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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Will your beloved be enchanted by an Edwardian ring or a trendy Art Deco piece? We clue you into period styles and tips for finding the perfect ring.