$7,572Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 0.96ct Radiant Micro Pave Twisted Braid Band Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
At its heart lies a captivating radiant center stone, weighing 0.96 and graded F with VS1 , ensuring a dazzling display of brilliance. The ring features a classic four-prong setting,...
Diamond, Platinum
$18,573Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 2.01ct Cushion Micro Pave Twisted Braid Band Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
At its heart lies a captivating cushion center stone, weighing 2.01 and graded I with SI1 , ensuring a dazzling display of brilliance. The ring features a classic four-prong setting,...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 1.21 Carat Radiant Twisted Pave Braided Band Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Graded G and VS2 , this exquisite diamond is securely prong set, commanding attention as the focal point of the design. The ring showcases a unique twisted vine braided band, delicat...
Diamond, Platinum
$4,908Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 0.97ct Cushion Micro Pave Twisted Braid Band Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
At its heart lies a captivating cushion center stone, weighing 0.97 and graded J with SI1 , ensuring a dazzling display of brilliance. The ring features a classic four-prong setting,...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.2 Carat Princess Three-Stone Braided Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
GIA certified, made with 18K gold, this ring embodies the timeless appeal of fine jewelry.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$13,423Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 2ct Radiant Micro Pave Twisted Braid Band Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
At its heart lies a captivating radiant center stone, weighing 2 and graded J with SI1 , ensuring a dazzling display of brilliance. The ring features a classic four-prong setting, al...
Diamond, Platinum
$5,374Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 1.01ct Pear Micro Pave Twisted Braid Band Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
At its heart lies a captivating pear center stone, weighing 1.01 and graded J with SI2 , ensuring a dazzling display of brilliance. The ring features a classic four-prong setting, al...
Diamond, Platinum
$15,288Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 1.5ct Emerald Micro Pave Twisted Braid Band Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
At its heart lies a captivating emerald center stone, weighing 1.5 and graded F with VS2 , ensuring a dazzling display of brilliance. The ring features a classic four-prong setting, ...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 2.01 Carat Radiant Twisted Pave Braided Band Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Graded G and SI1 , this exquisite diamond is securely prong set, commanding attention as the focal point of the design. The ring showcases a unique twisted vine braided band, delicat...
Diamond, Platinum
$10,531Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 1.51 Carat Round Twisted Pave Braided Band Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Graded I and SI2 , this exquisite diamond is securely prong set, commanding attention as the focal point of the design. The ring showcases a unique twisted vine braided band, delicat...
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier 1989 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Braid Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a domed band displaying a puffy braid motif Deeply grooved with a high polish finish Stamped for 18 karat gold Fully signed for Cartier Circa: 1989 Ring Size: 5 1/2 and s...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Jade Handmade Braided 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This classic retro estate cocktail ring features a braided design hand-crafted in 14k yellow gold and set with an oval green jade stone.
Jade, Yellow Gold
Antique Georgian 14K Gold Mourning Ring with Braided Hair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique mourning ring. In 14 karat yellow gold. With braided hair under a beveled bezel-set glass bezel.
Gold, 14k Gold
GIA Certified 2.21 Carat Round Entwined Braided Twist Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in radiant white gold , the ring boasts a distinctive entwined band design that intricately weaves into a captivating open braided twist.
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 2.01 Carat Round Entwined Braided Twist Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in radiant yellow gold , the ring boasts a distinctive entwined band design that intricately weaves into a captivating open braided twist.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
14K Solid Gold Braided Gold Ring Wedding Ring For Women Birthday Gifts.
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Gold Braided Gold Ring Wedding Ring For Women Birthday Gifts.
Gold, 14k Gold
14K Solid Gold Braided Stacking Women Ring Thin Rope Simple Minimalist Rings.
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Gold Braided Stacking Women Ring Thin Rope Simple Minimalist Rings.
Gold, 14k Gold
$13,380Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.5 Carat Round Halo Entwined Braided Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, this stunning diamond ring showcases a captivating center stone of round 1.5 diamond, boasting an exquisite G ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$5,744Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 0.8 Carat Round Halo Entwined Braided Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, this stunning diamond ring showcases a captivating center stone of round 0.8 diamond, boasting an exquisite H ...
Diamond, White Gold
14K Solid Gold Braided Stacking Women Ring Thin Rope Simple Minimalist Rings.
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Gold Braided Stacking Women Ring Thin Rope Simple Minimalist Rings.
Gold, 14k Gold
GIA 1.7ct Oval Micro Pave Twisted Braid Band Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
At its heart lies a captivating oval center stone, weighing 1.70ct and graded J with SI2, ensuring a dazzling display of brilliance. The ring features a classic four-prong setting, a...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 1.4ct Radiant Micro Pave Twisted Braid Band Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
At its heart lies a captivating radiant center stone, weighing 1.4 and graded I with VS1 , ensuring a dazzling display of brilliance. The ring features a classic four-prong setting, ...
Diamond, Platinum
$4,604Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.01 Carat Cushion Twisted Braided Band Platinum Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Secured in a classic prong setting, the stone sparkles flawlessly above a beautifully polished band crafted from platinum. The ring's band displays a twisted vine braided design, hig...
Diamond, Platinum
$18,492Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.71 Carat Emerald Twisted Braided Band Platinum Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Secured in a classic prong setting, the stone sparkles flawlessly above a beautifully polished band crafted from platinum. The ring's band displays a twisted vine braided design, hig...
Diamond, Platinum
$14,735Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 2.01 Carat Pear Twisted Braided Band Platinum Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Secured in a classic prong setting, the stone sparkles flawlessly above a beautifully polished band crafted from platinum. The ring's band displays a twisted vine braided design, hig...
Diamond, Platinum
$4,221Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 0.93 Carat Oval Twisted Braided Band Platinum Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Secured in a classic prong setting, the stone sparkles flawlessly above a beautifully polished band crafted from platinum. The ring's band displays a twisted vine braided design, hig...
Diamond, Platinum
$12,840Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 2 Carat Radiant Twisted Braided Band Platinum Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Secured in a classic prong setting, the stone sparkles flawlessly above a beautifully polished band crafted from platinum. The ring's band displays a twisted vine braided design, hig...
Diamond, Platinum
$9,179Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.5 Carat Cushion Twisted Braided Band Platinum Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Secured in a classic prong setting, the stone sparkles flawlessly above a beautifully polished band crafted from platinum. The ring's band displays a twisted vine braided design, hig...
Diamond, Platinum
$4,511Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 0.7 Carat Round Twisted Braided Band Platinum Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Secured in a classic prong setting, the stone sparkles flawlessly above a beautifully polished band crafted from platinum. The ring's band displays a twisted vine braided design, hig...
Diamond, Platinum
$10,644Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.5 Carat Oval Twisted Braided Band Platinum Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Secured in a classic prong setting, the stone sparkles flawlessly above a beautifully polished band crafted from platinum. The ring's band displays a twisted vine braided design, hig...
Diamond, Platinum
$24,549Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 2.52 Carat Princess Twisted Braided Band Platinum Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Secured in a classic prong setting, the stone sparkles flawlessly above a beautifully polished band crafted from platinum. The ring's band displays a twisted vine braided design, hig...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 0.90 Carat Oval Twisted Braided Band Platinum Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Secured in a classic prong setting, the stone sparkles flawlessly above a beautifully polished band crafted from platinum. The ring's band displays a twisted vine braided design, hig...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.21 Carat Princess Three-Stone Braided Platinum Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
GIA certified, made with gold, this ring embodies the timeless appeal of fine jewelry.
Diamond, Platinum
$12,821Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.51 Carat Braided Band Square Cushion Halo Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The elegantly raised setting adds sophistication, while the intertwining double band braid in white gold further amplifies the ring's glamor with additional round brilliant cut diamo...
Diamond, White Gold
$6,903Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 0.97 Carat Braided Band Square Cushion Halo Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The elegantly raised setting adds sophistication, while the intertwining double band braid in white gold further amplifies the ring's glamor with additional round brilliant cut diamo...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.50 Carat Braided Band Square Cushion Halo Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The elegantly raised setting adds sophistication, while the intertwining double band braid in yellow gold further amplifies the ring's glamor with additional round brilliant cut diam...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.66 Carat Round Twisted Braid Pave Band Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, a stunning diamond ring that captures the essence of timeless elegance, featuring a remarkable round H SI2 1.6...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 0.93 Carat Round Twisted Braid Pave Band Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, a stunning diamond ring that captures the essence of timeless elegance, featuring a remarkable round H SI1 0.9...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.81 Carat Round Twisted Braid Pave Band Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, a stunning diamond ring that captures the essence of timeless elegance, featuring a remarkable round J VS2 1.8...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 2.22 Carat Round Entwined Braided Twist Platinum Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in radiant platinum , the ring boasts a distinctive entwined band design that intricately weaves into a captivating open braided twist.
Diamond, Platinum
David Webb Braided 18k Two Tone Gold Band Ring Size 6
By David Webb
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The intricate woven braid design creates rich texture and visual depth, giving the ring a timeless yet powerful presence.
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Domed Woven/Braided Cocktail Ring Approx 2.5CT
Located in Plantation, FL
The bombé silhouette gives the ring great presence on the hand while tapering to a comfortable shank.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Solid Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold Braided Interlocked Look Band Ring sz10
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid .950 Platinum w/ 18k Yellow Gold - Stamped Plat & 750 Weight: 11.77 Grams Ring Size: 10.0 (Fitted on a finger, item can not be sized) Ring Width: 5.7mm (0.22")(top of...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Gübelin aquamarine, 7.00 ct, set in a braided 18k gold ring.
By Gubelin
Located in Lucerne, CH
This romantic Gübelin ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with a captivating 7.00 ct aquamarine. Its enchanting soft blue hue is beautifully complemented by four brilliant-cut...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Braided Wide Diamond Band, 14K Gold Twist Woven Braid Rope LR51558
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Austin, TX
This lovely diamond ring makes a statement with beautiful twisted braided detailing!
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
John Hardy Sterling Silver Diamond Braided Knot Ring Size 6.25 #23610
By John Hardy
Located in Washington Depot, CT
John Hardy Sterling Silver Diamond Braided Knot Ring - This stunning John Hardy sterling silver ring features a classic chain design intertwined with a sparkling diamond pave knot m...
Diamond, Sterling Silver
GIA certified .32ct Round Diamond Ring 14kt Classic D/si1 Braid*
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified .32ct. Round cut diamond ring. Report: 6214834674 D-color, Si-1 Clarity (GIA Report attached) 14Kt white gold 3.4 grams. current size: 6.25 May be resized, pl...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Italian 18K White Gold Sculptural Braided Link Ring, Alessandria Gold District
Located in Miami, FL
A bold and sculptural statement ring crafted in 18K white gold, composed of interwoven, heavy rounded links that create a soft, braided form.
18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 2.00 Carat Round Twisted Braid Pave Band Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, a stunning diamond ring that captures the essence of timeless elegance, featuring a remarkable round F VS2 2.0...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Green Jade Braided Border Cocktail Ring Size 5.25 #25082
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K Yellow Gold Green Jade Braided Border Cocktail Ring Bold and elegant, this 18k yellow gold cocktail ring features a captivating jadiete jade centerpiece framed by an intricate b...
Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Rose Gold Princess Cut Diamond Ring w/ Braided Shank
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14k rose gold Diamond: 1 princess cut= 0.50cttw Color: I Clarity: SI2 Diamond: 38 round brilliant cut = 0.15cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Ring Size: 6.5 (please allow up to 2 ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
14K White Gold 0.78ctw Diamond Modern Twisted Braided Petite Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring Width: 4.8mm (0.19") (at the solitaire), 4.4mm (at the braided shank), 2.5mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 7.2mm rise off the finger Condition: Like New!
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.6 Carat Round Twisted Braid Pave Band Platinum Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, a stunning diamond ring that captures the essence of timeless elegance, featuring a remarkable round I SI2 1.6...
Diamond, Platinum
$11,790Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.8 Carat Braided Band Square Cushion Halo Platinum Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The elegantly raised setting adds sophistication, while the intertwining double band braid in platinum further amplifies the ring's glamor with additional round brilliant cut diamond...
Diamond, Platinum
$33,654Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 2.5 Carat Braided Band Square Cushion Halo Platinum Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The elegantly raised setting adds sophistication, while the intertwining double band braid in platinum further amplifies the ring's glamor with additional round brilliant cut diamond...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.73 Carat Braided Band Square Cushion Halo Platinum Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The elegantly raised setting adds sophistication, while the intertwining double band braid in platinum further amplifies the ring's glamor with additional round brilliant cut diamond...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.73 Carat Braided Band Radiant Halo Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in New York, a stunning diamond ring, set to captivate with a central prong-set diamond featuring a remarkable radiant cut.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.5 Carat Braided Band Radiant Halo White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in New York, a stunning diamond ring, set to captivate with a central prong-set diamond featuring a remarkable radiant cut.
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 2.02 Carat Braided Band Radiant Halo Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in New York, a stunning diamond ring, set to captivate with a central prong-set diamond featuring a remarkable radiant cut.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.2 Carat Braided Band Emerald Halo White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in New York, a stunning diamond ring, set to captivate with a central prong-set diamond featuring a remarkable emerald cut.
Diamond, White 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 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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