Natural Yellow Sapphire 1.630cts Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
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Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold
Natural Rainbow Sapphire 4cts Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
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Sapphire, 14k Gold
Natural Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Pink Tourmaline, & Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Natural Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Tanzanite, & Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, Turquoise, 18k Gold
14K Gold Emerald Ruby Band 1.25 Ct Ruby Channel Set 0.50 Ct Emerald Band
Located in Jaipur, IN
**Ruby Emerald Ring, 14K Yellow Gold Gemstone Ring, Ruby Band Ring, Emerald and Ruby Statement Ring** A captivating fusion of color, movement, and contemporary design, this handcraf...
Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold Emerald Sapphire Band 1.40 Ct Sapphire Channel Set 0.50 Ct Emerald Band
Located in Jaipur, IN
**Sapphire and Emerald Ring, Wavy Band Ring, 14K Yellow Gold Gemstone Ring, Natural Sapphire Channel Set Ring** A sophisticated fusion of color, movement, and contemporary design, t...
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Natural Blue Sapphire & Diamond Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Natural Ruby, Blue Sapphire & Diamond Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
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Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Natural Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire & Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Natural Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire 0.32cts & Diamond 0.43cts Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
14K Gold Emerald Sapphire Anniversary Band 0.70 Ct Natural Emerald Channel Set
Located in Jaipur, IN
**Zambian Emerald Ring, Emerald and Blue Sapphire Band Ring, 14K Yellow Gold Gemstone Ring, Unique Designer Band** Elegant yet distinctive, this handcrafted 14K yellow gold band rin...
Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Pink Sapphire 4cts Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
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Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
Natural 8.61cts Rainbow Sapphire & 0.26cts Diamond Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Natural 6.26cts Rainbow Sapphire & 0.84cts Diamond Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Natural 1.86cts Rainbow Sapphire Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
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Sapphire, 14k Gold
Natural 3.17cts Rainbow Sapphire & 0.67cts Diamond Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Natural 4.36cts Rainbow Sapphire & 0.21cts Diamond Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
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Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold
GIA Certified 1.21ct Natural Red Orange No Heat Sapphire Diamonds Ring 18kt*
Located in New York, NY
No heat Red Orange Prime Halo GIA Certified 1.21ct. Natural Red- Orange Sapphire ring. Report: 1357608514 Asscher cut: 5.99 X 5.92 X 3.69mm Transparent, Red Orange Color No ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural 0.62cts Rainbow Sapphire Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
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Sapphire, 14k Gold
Natural Blue Sapphire 0.58cts & Diamond 0.18cts Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Natural Pink Sapphire 2.08cts Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
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Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
Natural Pink Sapphire 2.76cts Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
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Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
Natural Pink Sapphire 1.84cts Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
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Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
GIA Certified 3ct Natural Purple Pink Sapphire Diamonds Ring 18kt Plat*
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified 3.00ct Natural Purple Pink Sapphire ring. Report: 6355608593 Asscher cut: 8.57 X 8.38 X 4.59mm Transparent, Purple Pink Color .30ct. Side natural Baguette diamonds ...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Natural Blue sapphire 0.33cts Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
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Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Natural Blue Sapphire 0.39cts & Diamond 0.11cts Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Natural Pink Sapphire 0.28cts, Blue sapphire 0.25cts & Diamond Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 14-carat gold and features a pink sapphire...
Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Natural Pink Sapphire 1.80cts Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
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Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
Natural Pink Sapphire 2.82cts Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
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Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
Natural Pink Sapphire 9.20cts Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
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Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
Natural Pink Sapphire 1.14cts Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
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Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
Natural Blue sapphire 3.26cts Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
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Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Natural Blue sapphire 1.0cts Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
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Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Natural Blue Sapphire 0.77cts & Diamond 0.74cts Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 14-carat gold and features a blue sapphire...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Natural Pink sapphire 0.28cts & Diamond 0.14cts Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 14-carat gold and features a pink sapphire...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
Natural Pink sapphire 0.99cts & Diamond 0.34cts Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
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Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
0.50 Ct Ruby Emerald Sapphire Multi Band Luxury Multi Precious Ring For Her
Located in Jaipur, IN
Description A refined expression of color, artistry, and modern elegance, this 14K yellow gold designer ring brings together three of the world’s most treasured gemstones—ruby, emer...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural 1.90cts Rainbow Sapphire Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 14-carat yellow gold and features a Rainbo...
Sapphire, 14k Gold
Natural Blue sapphire 2.46cts Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
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Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Natural Pink sapphire 0.83cts & Diamond 0.17cts Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 14-carat gold and features a pink sapphire...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
14K Gold Sapphire Ring with Emerald Accents Minimalist Sapphire Emerald Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
14K Yellow Gold Sapphire and Emerald Ring – Channel Set Square Blue Sapphire with Natural Emerald Accents Clean, modern, and effortlessly refined, this handcrafted ring showcases th...
Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Pink Sapphire 0.48cts Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 14-carat gold and features a pink sapphire...
Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
Natural Rainbow sapphire & Opal Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
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Opal, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Natural Blue Sapphire 3cts & Diamond 0.46cts Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Natural Blue Sapphire 2.27cts & Diamond 0.99cts in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
7 Carat Asscher Diamond Ring SI 18K Gold Heirloom-Worthy Glow
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 7 carats, asscher, diamond ring. A connoisseur-led design where the face-up stays calm, crisp, and intentionally luxurious. Colour family: Emerald Green. Clarity: SI. T...
Sapphire, 18k Gold
3 Carat Oval Cut Colombian Emerald and Yellow Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in jaipur, IN
This classic Cocktail ring is a true gem in every sense of the word. It features a stunning 3 Carat Colombian Emerald that is set in 18 karst White gold. The estate ring is one of ou...
Emerald, Yellow Sapphire, Gold
1.10 Carat Blue Sapphire Ring 14K Yellow Gold Channel Set Handmade Band Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
*MESSAGE US FOR CUSTOMIZATION LIKE RING SIZE AND MORE* Refined in its simplicity yet rich in detail, this elegant band ring is crafted in solid 14K yellow gold and set with 1.10 car...
Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
4 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring. GIA Asscher Diamond Sapphire Halo Platinum GVS1
Located in New York, NY
Certification: GIA Certificate Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Weight: Approx 4.00-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Antique Asscher Cut Primary Stone Color: G Color Primary Stone Clari...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Natural Blue Sapphire 7cts & Diamond 0.45cts in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Natural Pink sapphire 0.41cts & Diamond 0.34cts Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
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Natural Pink sapphire 1.37cts & Diamond 0.34cts Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
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Peridot, Pink Sapphire & Diamond Statement Cocktail Ring & Pendant. Substantial!
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Piece Unique! Please check out the HD video. This is a versatile statement piece of natural Peridot ring and pendant. You can wear it as a ring, a pendant vertically or horizontally....
Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Blue Sapphire 0.66cts & Diamond 0.38cts in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Natural Blue Sapphire 2.49cts & Diamond 0.62cts in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Natural Pink sapphire 0.77cts & Diamond 0.20cts Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
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Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
Natural Pink sapphire 2.95cts & Diamond Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
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Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
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 diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And 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.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond 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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