Art Nouveau Style Moonstone Silver Plaque Ring
Located in London, GB
An Art Nouveau style moonstone silver plaque ring, circa 1920. This bold ring is designed in
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Moonstone, Silver
Art Nouveau Style Moonstone Silver Plaque Ring
Located in London, GB
An Art Nouveau style moonstone silver plaque ring, circa 1920. This bold ring is designed in
Moonstone, Silver
Art Nouveau Moonstone and Diamond Dragonfly Motif Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
An incredible moonstone and diamond ring from the Art Nouveau (ca1900) era! Crafted in 14kt yellow
Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold
$1,728Sale Price|60% Off
Moonstone White Gold Ring Oval Cabochon Gem Engagement Art Nouveau style
Located in Berlin, DE
14K white gold ring with natural Adularia Moonstone moonstone origin - Madagascar stone
Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Blue Moonstone Diamond Pear Statement Ring
By Jaipur Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
in the gem stone set with .30 Carats of White Diamonds in nouveau Victorian style statement ring of
Diamond, Moonstone, Silver
$1,920Sale Price|60% Off
Moonstone Adularia Yellow Gold Ring Natural
Located in Berlin, DE
18K yellow gold ring with natural Adularia Moonstone moonstone origin - Sri Lanka moonstone
Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,722Sale Price|60% Off
Moonstone ring Ivy collection nature inspired special person gift anniversary
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
design of fairytales from another realm. Showcase this statement ring featuring a natural Moonstones from
Moonstone, Silver
$3,505Sale Price|60% Off
Moonstone White Gold Ring Clear Adularia Natural Burmese Gem
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
14k gold ring with natural Adularia Moonstone cabochon moonstone origin - Birma moonstone
Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Georg Jensen Moonlight Blossom Moonstone Ring 10 Denmark Sterling Silver
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
This is the classic Georg Jensen Moonlight Blossom Moonstone Sterling Silver Ring Number 10. The
Moonstone, Silver, Sterling Silver
$7,923Sale Price|60% Off
Turquoise Gold Ring Moonstones Green Natural Gemstones gift lotr style
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
14K white gold ring with natural Turquoise and Moonstones turquoise origin - Armenia moonstones
Moonstone, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Platinum 53.66 Carat Cat's Eye Pink Moonstone Cocktail Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
of a Kind Cocktail Ring Featuring an Amazing and Huge 53.66 Cat's Eye Cabochon Pink Moonstone. The
Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$3,369
H 27.56 in Dm 14.97 in
Exceptional & Rare Moonstone Plafonnier in a Special Decorative Gilt Brass Ring
By Jefferson Electric Co.
Located in Nottingham, GB
EXCEPTIONAL & RARE MOONSTONE PLAFONNIER WITH DECORATIVE GILT BRASS RING AND OPALESCENT INSETS A
Brass
Tanya Farah Marie Antoinette Moonstone and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Tanya Farah 18K gold oversized moonstone and diamond extra large cocktail ring from her Marie
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold
18k Yellow Gold Peach Moonstone Cabochon Boho Stackable Green Ring Intini Jewels
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
stackable rings makes no exception, as it gracious charm and luminous colour will fill you with motivation
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Moonstone Ring of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
the soft shimmer of the moonstone. The ring’s design is characteristic of the Art Nouveau era, with
Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold
Art Nouveau Moonstone 14 Karat Gold Foliate Statement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval moonstone cabochon measuring approximately 13.5 x 9.5 mm Moonstone is
Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Mixed Metals Moonstone Cabochon Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A beautiful moonstone ring from the Art Nouveau (ca1900) era! This lovely piece is made of 14kt
Moonstone, 14k Gold
Art Nouveau Moonstone Diamond 18 Karat Gold Nike Mythological Victory Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
spread rings uphold a clustered station centering a moonstone cabochon measuring 10.0 x 8.0 mm
Diamond, White Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Silver Art Nouveau Moonstone & Garnet Statement Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Moonstone Ring Sterling Silver Tagged Circa 1910 Fabulous, Art Nouveau statement ring
Garnet, Moonstone, Silver
Art Nouveau Moonstone Sapphire 14 Karat Gold Ring, circa 1905
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval cabochon moonstone measuring approximately 11.0 x 9.0 mm, translucent with a
Moonstone, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Art Nouveau 18 Karat Devil Carved Figural Ring With Moonstone
Located in Fairfield, CT
This is an exquisite piece of Art Nouveau jewelry, specifically an 18-karat gold ring that
Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Moonstone Gold Ring Natural Clear Gem Blue Art Nouveau style Engagement Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
14K gold ring with natural Moonstone adularia moonstone origin - Madagascar stone measurements
Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Moonstone Adularia Gold Ring Twinkling Transparent Gem Art Nouveau Style Unisex
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
14K yellow gold ring with natural moonstone cabochon moonstone origin - India stone weight - 2.96
Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Nouveau Moonstone Conversion Ring 10 Karat Gold Vintage Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
moonstone is in excellent condition and free or cracks or chips. The ring is in excellent condition
Moonstone, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Nouveau Natural Moonstone and Gold Figural Ring, circa 1900
Located in Aspen, CO
celestial heavens, in this case, in the form of a chatoyant, shimmering blue Moonstone, almost certainly
Moonstone, 14k Gold
Art Nouveau Catseye Moonstone Bezel Set Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Fairfield, CT
Art Nouveau Catseye Moonstone Bezel Set Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold This Art Nouveau Cats Eye
Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau 14 Karat Carved Moonstone and Diamond "Man in the Moon" Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A stunning and unusual "Man in the Moon" ring from the Art Nouveau (ca1900s) era! Crafted in 14
Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Allsop Bros, Art Nouveau Moonstone Cabochon Enamel 10 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Allsopp Brothers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval shaped moonstone cabochon measuring 9.0 x 17.0 mm. Colorless body with white
Moonstone, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Art Nouveau Moonstone Conversion Ring 14k Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond
Located in Torrance, CA
rainbow blue moonstones with a sparkly old mine cut diamond to the center. The ring exemplifies the Art
Diamond, White Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rainbow Moonstone Yellow Gold Ring Gem Report Indian Cabochon Gem Unisex Jewelry
Located in Berlin, DE
18K yellow gold ring with natural rainbow Moonstone cabochon moonstone origin - India stone
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ring 14k Rose Gold Moonstone Diamond by Jane Voorhees
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
designer. Created as an Art Nouveau revival piece of Art. Depicting a woman with beautiful long hair
Moonstone, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Pradera 18kt white gold Ring w/ Black & white Dimonds & central 12ct Moon Stone
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
center moonstone and black and white diamonds. This ring has total of 2,93ct of diamonds, and the
Diamond, Black Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified 0.73 Carat Vivid Red Ruby 4.79 Carat Moon Stone Cocktail Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
craftsmanship is only possible in hand make jewelry. The details of the ring are mentioned below: Color: F
White Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Art Nouveau Moonstone Ring Sz 4.75 Nude Figural Vintage 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish antique Art Nouveau moonstone nude figural ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (circa
Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Oval Cabochon Moonstone 14 Karat Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a bezel set, translucent oval cabochon moonstone with white adularescence, measuring
Moonstone, 14k Gold
14 Karat and Moonstone Art Nouveau Ring
Located in New York, NY
A cluster of 14k gold blossoms surround a center cabochon moonstone. Beautifully crafted with a
Moonstone, Gold
Art Nouveau Diamond, Moonstone, and Ruby Cameo "Pierrot Clown" Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
. This rare and unusual "Pierrot" clown ring from the Art Nouveau era (ca1890) is an incredible work of
Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Art Nouveau Pearl Moonstone Platinum-Topped 14 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
overtone; very good luster and surface quality With round moonstone cabochons above and below, measuring
Moonstone, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum
Marcus & Co. Moonstone Ring, circa 1910
By Marcus & Co.
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1910, 14k, by Goldsmiths Geo O. Street & Sons, for Marcus & Co. This sublime Art Nouveau
Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Moonstone Ring in Silver Arts and Crafts Treasure
Located in Northampton, MA
honey locust tree and cast a magickal spell, my guess is that if you were wearing this ring, that
Moonstone, Silver
Oval, Dome Moonstone and 14kt Gold Ring
Located in Bozeman, MT
Oval, Dome Moonstone and 14kt Gold Ring with crosses on sides of setting. Size 7. Lovely
Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold
Rainbow Moonstone White Gold Ring Cabochon Natural Gemstone Fantasy Style Unisex
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
14K gold ring with natural Moonstone adularia moonstone origin - Madagascar stone measurements
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Georg Jensen Moonstone Ring 48 Denmark Sterling Silver Modernist Scandinavian
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
This is a Fabulous Double Moonstone Ring by Danish artist Georg Jensen. This striking piece is hand
Moonstone, Silver, Sterling Silver
1911 John 's Ring Moonstone solid 23K Gold Ø US 7.25 /6 gr
Located in SE
111 years old Swedish Moonstone Ring in solid 23K Gold. Wide shoulders have engraved ornaments
Moonstone, Gold, 22k Gold
16.79 ct Moonstone Cocktail Ring With Diiamonds Made In 18k yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:6.844g,D:0.45ct, Moon:16.79ct, Size: US-7
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau MoonStone and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
14K Moonstone and diamond ring. Circa 1890 Size 6 (may be sized)
Moonstone, Diamond
Art Nouveau 1910s Moonstone and Seed Pearls Ring, 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Bellmore, NY
A gorgeous moonstone ring from the Art Nouveau (circa 1910) era! A beautiful oval-shaped moonstone
Moonstone, Pearl, 14k Gold
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Ring with Moonstones No 48
By Georg Jensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Ring with Moonstones No 48. Ring Size 53 / US 6 1/2. Weighs 6 g / 0.20
Moonstone, Sterling Silver
Mark Henry 5.31 Carat Moonstone Cocktail Ring, 18k
By Mark Henry
Located in New York, NY
A glimmering one-of-a-kind moonstone rests at the heart of this organic, free flowing design that
Moonstone, 18k Gold
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Ring No 562A with Moonstone
By Georg Jensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Ring No 562A with Moonstone. Ring Size 51 / US 5 1/2. Weight 17.5 g
Moonstone, Sterling Silver
GEORG JENSEN STERLING MOON STONE #59 RING
By Georg Jensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage GEORG JENSEN STERLING MOON STONE #59 RING Stamped on the inside. Size 7.5
Moonstone, Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Ring No 48 with Moon Stones
By Georg Jensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Ring No 48 with Moon Stones. Ring Size 58 / US 8 1/2. Manufactured
Moonstone, Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Ring No 48 Moon Stones
By Georg Jensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Ring No 48 Moon Stones Ring Size 53/US 6 1/4 Weight 7.1gr/ 0.25 oz
Moonstone, Sterling Silver
Cartier Tank Ring White Gold 18kt Clare de Lune Cabochon Stone 1997' Vintage
By Cartier
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage piece by cartier from 1997, perfect condition with all the stamps (eagle head) made in France by maison de Cartier. Size 13
Moonstone, White Gold
2ct Moonstone and Natural PINK RUBY Cocktail Ring
By Hannaboya
Located in Lanham, MD
Introducing our exquisite 2ct Moonstone and 100% Natural Pink Ruby Platinum Silver Cocktail Ring
Moonstone, Ruby, Platinum, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Ring 25ct natural Blue Sapphire solid 18K Gold Ø 4.75 US /9.6gr
Located in SE
Luxurious Antique Ring in Renaissance style, band and crown tested solid 18K Gold,not hallmarked, European, ca. XVIII - early XIX centuries. Huge cabochon of natural Light - Blue Sa...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
$343Sale Price|20% Off
Orloff of Denmark, 8.76 Carat Star Ruby Sterling Silver Ring
Located in Hua Hin, TH
Orloff of Denmark; 8.76 carat Star Ruby Silver Ring. This ring is a part of a three-ring set featuring stunning rubies gifted with the extraordinary 'star' effect. The star-like phe...
Ruby, Star Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
Elegant 16.28ct Moonstone Ring set in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
This elegant ring, crafted in 18K yellow gold, features a stunning main stone, a moonstone. The moonstone weighs an impressive 16.28 carats and is shaped in an oval form, exhibiting ...
Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1900s 5.82ct Authentic Antique Australian Opal and Diamond Cluster 18KYG Ring
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent turn-of-the-century late Victorian, early Edwardian Opal and Diamond Cluster 18k Gold ring, Circa 1900. This Crystal Australian opal displays electric play of color in ...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Crescent Moon Brooch with 4.5ct Old Cut Diamonds, circa 1900's
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: XX century Dimensions: 2.90 x 2.80 cm Carats: 4,50 total cts Weight: 5,75 gr This brooch dating back to the beginning of the 20th century stands out for the presence of bril...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver, 18k Gold
Temple St Clair Poison Ring In 18Kt Gold With 11.10 Ctw Diamonds And Moonstone
By Temple St. Clair
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail poison ring designed by Temple St. Claire. Gorgeous and rare ring created by the jewelry designer Temple St. Clair. This poison cocktail ring was made at her workshop studi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Steven Battelle 13.3 Carats Rainbow Moonstone 22k Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A luminous blue flashing 13 x 18 mm oval rainbow moonstone cabochon rests in a slightly cupped high-karat bezel surrounded by delicate "pasir" fine granulation in this handmade maste...
Rainbow Moonstone, Moonstone, 22k Gold
8.60 Carat Emerald And Diamond Brooch
Located in London, GB
Striking vintage style brooch from our special Haruni atelier holding a 8.60 carat emerald at its centre set in yellow gold, surrounded by 108 delicate old cut diamonds with an appro...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Dainty Heart Cut Ruby Unisex Ring in 18k Solid Yellow Gold, Signet Ring for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Dainty Heart Cut Ruby Unisex Ring, Signet Ring for Her in 18K Gold featuring natural ruby of 0.25 carats. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with every style, every occasion or any o...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Solid Yellow Gold 17.6 Carat Moonstone Tennis Bracelet for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This 17.6 Carat Moonstone Tennis Bracelet for Her in 18K gold showcases 17.6 carats endlessly sparkling natural rainbow moonstone. It measures 7 inches long in length. Rainbow moons...
Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Steven Battelle 2.9 Carats Fire Opal Emerald Rainbow Moonstone 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A fanciful assortment of 7x9 mm Mexican fire opal, 5x7 mm emerald, and 2 approximately 5mm cabochons of a deeper shape of fire opal and shimmering blue rainbow moonstones are arrange...
Emerald, Fire Opal, Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold
Arts & Crafts Ring Carved Carnelian 14k Gold Leaf Motif Antique Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Arts & Crafts movement carved carnelian ring (circa 1910s) crafted in 14 karat white gold. Carved carnelian measures 14mm diameter. The stone is in very goo...
Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$28,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 7.35 Carat Natural Unheated Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in La Jolla, CA
GIA Certified 7.35 Carat Natural Unheated Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring in Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Ring features a large Cushion Cut Purplish Pink Sapphire surrounded by 22 R...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown 1955 Iconic Gown Dress
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Berlin, BE
'La Robe Broderie À Ramages' PIERRE BALMAIN PARIS Made In France, ca.1955 Majestic evening gown in silk and cream satin with the most astonishing embroiderery by PIERRE BALMAIN Haut...
GIA Certified 3.52 Carat, Minor Oil (F1), Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning ring featuring a GIA Certified 3.52 Carat Natural, Minor Oil (F1), Colombian Emerald and 1.83 Carats of Diamond Accents set in Platinum. People have admired emerald’s gree...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1786 -1567 BC Hyksos Scarabs Egyptian Revival Necklace 18K Gold /37.5cm/51gr
Located in SE
This a unique opportunity to buy an extremely rare and strikingly unusual antique necklace, a fine example of Egyptian Revival jewelry composed of 14 genuine ca.1786 -1567 BC ancient...
18k Gold
Art Nouveau — generally considered to have begun in the late 1800s and ended with the start of World War I — was a movement in the decorative arts that drew inspiration from natural forms, such as trees, flowers and, of course, the human figure. The three main themes present in Art Nouveau jewelry and watches were flora, fauna and women.
Art Nouveau, which reached its pinnacle in the year 1900, spawned from artists who rejected the historicism of their predecessors to create an entirely new visual vocabulary. As compared to Art Deco jewelry’s geometric patterns and sharp lines, the extravagant style of antique Art Nouveau jewelry is characterized by curvilinear forms and whiplash lines, vibrant materials and dramatic imagery.
The first art and design movement of the 20th century, Art Nouveau was also a reaction against the Industrial Revolution, and took its inspiration from the theories of the Symbolists, the art of the Pre-Raphaelites, the ideas of John Ruskin and his follower William Morris and, most importantly Japanese crafts. (The country was a fertile ground for inspiration after it was opened to the West in 1854.) The Art Nouveau style touched all manners of the arts, including the most exultant jewelry.
Nature was a favorite muse for artists going back to the 18th and 19th centuries, but in the hands of 20th-century artists, it was depicted in new ways. For example, a withering flower was considered just as beautiful as one in full bloom. Winged creatures, such as insects and birds, were also a popular subject. Dragonflies and butterflies were particular favorites because they morphed so dramatically in different life stages.
This was also a reference to women, whose role in society was evolving. It was not uncommon to see a piece of jewelry that would at once reference a woman as a winged creature (think René Lalique’s famous Dragonfly brooch, circa 1897–98, at the Gulbenkian Collection in Lisbon). However, just as women’s roles were ambiguous, so was their image, as the femmes nouvelle were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized.
In addition to Lalique, vital figures in Art Nouveau jewelry included Louis Comfort Tiffany in the United States, Vladimir Soloviev, who designed jewelry for Peter Carl Fabergé in Russia, Fuset Grau of Spain, Karl Rothmuller of Germany and Philippe Wolfers of Belgium.
Art Nouveau jewelers used every “canvas” imaginable, looking beyond brooches and necklaces to belt buckles, fans, tiaras, dog collars (a type of choker necklace), pocket watches, corsages and hair combs. Multicolored gems and enamel could complete this vision better than diamonds. Jewelers also favored pearls, particularly baroque pearls, for their large size and irregular shape. However, opal was the most popular stone — its iridescence harmonized perfectly with the enamel, and it could be carved into any shape. Art Nouveau jewelry was primarily set in yellow gold.
Find a range of antique Art Nouveau jewelry today 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.