Vintage 14K Gold 12.4mm Ball Orange Coral Handmade Wire Basket Large Bypass Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Corals - Round Ball Shape - Orange Color w/ Striations - 12.4mm each (Approx.) Material: 14k Solid Yellow Gold Weight: 12.14 Grams Ring Size: 4.5 (...
Coral, 14k Gold
Vintage Platinum Blue Star Sapphire w/ Baguette Diamond Accents Elegant Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Star Sapphire - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Blue Color - Sharp Star - 10.2x9.2mm - 5.47ct (exact.) (2) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Long Straight ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1.19 Carat Sapphire and 0.42 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring Circa 1970
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The antique style gypsy ring is ornamented with an impressive feature 1.19ct cabochon cut blue sapphire. The sapphire is flanked on either side by a transitional modern brilliant ro...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Platinum 5.73ctw Translucent A Apple Green Burma Jade w/ Princess Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Stock Number: MK-17091091 --Certification Details:-- Laboratory: GIA Report Number: 5231625189 Shape: Oval Cut: Double Cabochon Transparency: Translucent Color: Green Species: Jadei...
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Platinum GIA 7.32ct Cats Eye Purplish Red Rubellite Tourmaline Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Stock Number: MK-16097017 --Certification Details:-- Laboratory: GIA Report Number: 5231609829 Shape: Oval Cutting Style: Double Cabochon Transparency: Semi - Translucent Color: Pur...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
12.28 ctw Mid-Century Style No-Heat Burmese Ruby & Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A refined expression of vintage-inspired elegance, this mid-century style ring features a captivating cabochon-cut Burmese ruby, admired for its rich red hue and natural, untreated b...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Platinum GIA 1.66ctw Black Opal w/ Red Blue Color Play & Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Stock Number: MK-14096033 --Certification Details:-- Laboratory: GIA Report Number: 2231634170 Shape: Oval Cutting Style: Double Cabochon Transparency: Translucent To Opaque Color: ...
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Vintage Platinum GIA High Quality 3.89ctw Burma A Jade Diamond Ballerina Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Stock Number: MK-150106099 --Certification Details:-- Laboratory: GIA Report Number: 5231637577 Shape: Oval Cut: Double Cabochon Transparency: Translucent Color: Green Species: Jade...
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
18k Yellow Gold Coral Cocktail Ring, Mediterranean Origin, Size 6.5
Located in The Hague, ZH
Please contact us by email after purchase and before shipping Set with: - 1 x 1.6 cm x 1.2 cm oval shape cabochon cut coral. color: red origin Mediterranean Gemstones are often tr...
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Yellow Gold Opal w/ Black Enamel Open Work Foliage Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (7) Natural Genuine Opal - 1 Oval Cabochon Cut & 6 Round Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - White Color w/ Many Play of Green& Blue Color - 9x7.1mm (oval), 3.1mm (round...
Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold 9ctw GIA Bezel Set Apple Green A Jade Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Stock Number: MK-180180964 --Certification Details:-- Laboratory: GIA Report Number: 5234413669 Shape: Oval Cut: Cabochon Transparency: Translucent Color: Green Species: Jadeite Jad...
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco, Translucent Vivid, Green 7.5 Carat Jadeite Platinum Ring
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
This platinum mid-century men’s signet-style statement ring featuring a large, vibrant green oval cabochon jadeite. The outside diameter of the ring measures 18.30 mm.
Jade, Platinum
11.60 ctw Mid-Century No Heat Burmese Ruby & Diamond 18K Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Centering a 10.00 carat natural Burmese ruby, this exceptional cocktail ring features a rare untreated round cabochon displaying a vivid, glowing red. Certified by AGL, the ruby is s...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum GIA 5.5ctw VIVID Cat's Eye Deep Green Tourmaline w/ Diamond Sides Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Stock Number: MK-110110013 --Certification Details:-- Laboratory: GIA Report Number: 2235609565 Shape: Oval Cutting Style: Double Cabochon Transparency: Transparent Color: Dark Gree...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
Teardrop Black tourmaline in quartz
Located in บางรัก, TH
Teardrop Black tourmaline in quartz silver ring Size: 18x14x4 mm US size: 7
Quartz, Tourmaline, Silver
Super large Lapis lazuli silver ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Super large Lapis lazuli silver ring Size: 30x28x9 mm US size: 8.5 Origin: Afghanistan Lapis Lazuli assists to confront and speak one's truth and inspires confidence. It bonds relat...
Lapis Lazuli, Silver
Oval Black tourmaline in quartz
Located in บางรัก, TH
Oval Black Tourmaline quartz silver ring Size: 14x12x6 mm US size: 7.5 Schorl is a useful emotional balancer, grounding obsessive negativity often associated with over attention to ...
Quartz, Tourmaline, Silver
Morion crystal ring, black quartz crystal ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Morion crystal ring, black quartz crystal ring US size: 10 Dimensions: 42x19x14 mm Origin: Kazakhstan
Crystal, Quartz, Silver
Large chrysocolla malachite silver ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Large chrysocolla malachite silver ring Size: 27x20x12 mm Ring size: 9 Origin: Mednorudjanskoe, Ural Mountains, Russia This stone has a mix of incredible colors white-blue, blue, b...
Malachite, Chrysocolla, Silver
Lapis lazuli silver ring, Lazurite ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Lapis lazuli silver ring, Lazurite ring Diameter: 18 mm US size: 8 Origin: Russia Lapis Lazuli assists to confront and speak one's truth and inspires confidence. It bonds relations...
Lapis Lazuli, Silver
African chrysocolla malachite silver ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
African chrysocolla malachite silver ring Size: 30x22x7 mm Ring size: 7 Origin: Africa This stone has a mix of incredible colors white-blue, blue, bluish green, green, brown Chryso...
Malachite, Chrysocolla, Silver
Wonderful Platinum 7.52ctw Fiery Jelly Opal w/ Diamond Halo Statement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Jelly Opal - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Jelly Like Clear Color w/ Very Nice medium Colorful Play of Colors- 12.9x10.1mm (approx.) - 6.41ct (exa...
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
8.00 ctw Vintage Style Emerald & Diamond Halo Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A bold and captivating expression of color and brilliance, this vintage style ring features an impressive 8.00 carat cabochon-cut emerald, admired for its rich green hue and smooth, ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Custom 14K Yellow Gold Malachite Diamond Statement Ring 0.72 CTW Size 7.25 27.4g
Located in Addison, TX
Details Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7.25 Total Weight: 27.4 Grams Center Stone: Natural Malachite Stone Shape: Oval Cabochon Center Stone Measurements: Approximately 16.5mm x 2...
Diamond, Malachite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$385Sale Price / item|44% Off
Vintage Style Aquamarine and pearl Silver, Gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Aquamarine and pearl ring. Cabochon Aquamarine garnet ring. Vintage style/Old Style Aquamarine pearl ring.
Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver
$1,192Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Persian Turquoise Ring Size 6 14k White Gold 6.21 TCW Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Persian Turquoise Ring Size 6 14k White Gold 6.21 TCW Certified $4,250 221276 Nothing says, “I Love you” more than Diamonds and Pearls This Turquoise ring has been Certifie...
Turquoise, White Gold
Vintage Platinum GIA 11.18ctw Burma No Heat Star Ruby w/ Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Star Ruby - Round Double Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Purplish-Red Color - No Heat - Burma - 10.55ct (exact stamped) ** See Certification Details Belo...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Angel Skin Coral Enamel Ring 18K Gold Cocktail Dome
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Angel Skin Coral Enamel Ring 18K Gold Cocktail Ring This spectacular vintage ring is finely crafted in solid 18K Yellow Gold and set with gorgeous Coral cabochon in the center. The...
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Shape Baltic Amber Sterling Silver Statement Ring 7Sz
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
Top is 1 1/4 inches x 3/4 inches max width cabochon is 1 1/4 inches x 1/2 inches max width weighs 12.20grams Condition: overall good vintage condition with minor age related wear .
Amber, Sterling Silver
Fred of Paris Chrysoprase 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Size 5 1/4
Located in Feasterville, PA
This exquisite 18k yellow gold ring features a stunning 7-carat cabochon chrysoprase, selected for its enchanting green hue and smooth, polished surface.
Chrysophrase, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sortija Vintage de Oro Amarillo con Zafiros Cabujón y Zafiros Carré, Francia 198
Located in BILBAO, ES
The piece showcases two teardrop-shaped cabochon sapphires set facing each other, framed by curved lines of polished gold that add volume and visual dynamism.
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
David Webb Modernist Coral Ring
By David Webb
Located in Litchfield, CT
The finely hued coral cabochon complements the hand-hammered gold under-gallery and organic design perfectly.
Coral, 18k Gold
Antique 0.78 Carat Sapphire and 0.29 Carat Diamond, Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 0.78 carat sapphire and 0.29 carat diamond, platinum cocktail ring; part of our diverse collection of cabochon rings. This stunning, fine and...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1989 Ring natural Amber solid 14K Gold ØUS8.5 / 5.9 gr
Located in SE
Vintage Ring with claw set natural Baltic Amber setting 20 mm x 10 mm x 8 mm deep. Soviet Union standard hallmarks, year marks for 1989, a star with hammer and sickle, 583 (14K) ...
Amber, 14k Gold
Morion crystal ring, black quartz crystal ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Morion crystal ring, black quartz crystal ring sku294 US size: 10 Dimensions: 42x19x14 mm Origin: Kazakhstan
Crystal, Quartz, Silver
Lazurite silver ring, Lapis lazuli silver ring, size 8
Located in บางรัก, TH
Lazurite silver ring, lapis lazuli silver ring sku290 Size: 22х22х5 mm US size: 8 Origin: Russia Lapis Lazuli assists to confront and speak one's truth and inspires confidence. It ...
Lapis Lazuli, Silver
Pear-shaped aquamarine silver ring, size 9
Located in บางรัก, TH
Pear shape aquamarine silver ring sku288 Aquamarine silver ring, oval blue beryl silver ring Size: 12x10x6 mm US size: 9 Origin: Sherlov Gora deposit, Siberia, Russia Aquamarine is...
Aquamarine, Beryl, Silver
Rare blue sapphire silver ring, blue corundum silver ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Rare Blue sapphire silver ring, blue corundum silver ring sku241 US size: 8 Dimensions: 33x25x5 mm Origin: Ural Mountains
Blue Sapphire, Silver
Aquamarine, blue beryl silver ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Aquamarine, blue beryl silver ring sku503 Size: 7x13x4 mm US size: 5 Origin: Sherlov Gora deposit, Siberia, Russia Aquamarine is a blue gemstone, part of the hexagonal crystal ...
Aquamarine, Beryl, Silver
Light blue aquamarine beryl silver ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Light blue aquamarine beryl silver ring sku502 Size: 14x11x4 mm US size: 7 Origin: Sherlov Gora deposit, Siberia, Russia Aquamarine is a blue gemstone, part of the hexagonal cryst...
Aquamarine, Beryl, Silver
K Mtz Sterling Silver Southwest Turquoise Cluster Ring Size 6.5 #21522
Located in Washington Depot, CT
K MtzSterling Silver Southwest Turquoise Cluster Ring - This vintage ring features 7 blue turquoise stones each set in scalloped bezels crafted in sterling silver signed K. MTZ. Sh...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage 14K Gold Oval Carnelian & Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A bold vintage 14K gold statement ring showcasing a richly colored oval carnelian cabochon measuring approximately 15mm x 11.5mm, embraced by an artistic open-flow claw design.
Carnelian, Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage Handmade Men's White Gold Gray Star Sapphire Diamond Pinky Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Star Sapphire - Oval Cabochon Cut - Burnish Set - Light Gray Color - 8.4x7.6mm - 3.3ct (approx.) (6) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Single Cut - Bezel S...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Turquoise Diamond 18Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
18K white gold ring set with round-cut diamonds and centered by a cabochon-cut turquoise (not tested). Gross weight: 6.57 grams.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970’s 18K Moonstone Modernism Ring
Located in Toronto, ON
Stunning Ring with two oval cabochon moonstones bezel set each within a groove like quadrilateral setting, plain tapered mount.
Moonstone, 18k Gold
Sleek Eighties Diamond and Amethyst Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Set with a 6.0 carat vivid amethyst cabochon and .36 carats total weight of brilliant white diamonds (H color, SI1 clarity), it is superbly made and in excellent condition.
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
1989 Ring natural Amber solid 14K Gold ØUS8 / 4.5 gr
Located in SE
Modernistic Ring with claw set natural Baltic Amber setting 30 mm x 7.5 mm x 8 mm deep. Soviet Union standard hallmarks, year marks for 1989, a star with hammer and sickle, 583 (1...
Amber, 14k Gold
Vintage Mid Century 18K Persian Turquoise Coral Diamond Large Cocktail Ring
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Surrounding the diamonds are meticulously set cabochon pink coral pieces, each individually framed in polished gold channels.
Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Red Coral and Diamond Sixties Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
This ring is decorated with vines profuse with leaves and berries, surrounding a lush, deeply-hued coral cabochon. The brilliance of the diamonds (.50ct I-H color VS clarity) unders...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 18K Gold and Agate Ring by Swedish Master Sten Karlsson Made 1964
Located in Stockholm, SE
This vintage ring is crafted in 18-karat gold and set with an oval cabochon-cut agate. The stone has a smooth, domed surface and a soft, translucent grey tone with subtle internal ba...
Agate, 18k Gold
Platinum GIA 7.44ctw Oval Lavender Purple A Burma Jade Trillion Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Stock Number: MK-130109513 --Certification Details:-- Laboratory: GIA Report Number: 6233609583 Shape: Oval Cut: Double Cabochon Transparency: Translucent Color: Purple Species: Jad...
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Vintage Platinum GIA 8.29ctw Oval A Burma Jade w/ Carré Diamond Sides Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Stock Number: MK-140130616 --Certification Details:-- Laboratory: GIA Report Number: 5232609607 Shape: Oval Cut: Double Cabochon Transparency: Translucent Color: Green Species: Jade...
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Antique 1.10 Carat Ruby and 1.18 Carat Diamond, Platinum Ring Circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The pierced decorated frame is ornamented with a central feature collet set 1.10ct cabochon cut ruby. The feature ruby is encircled by twelve impressive pavé set transitional modern...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique French Georgian cluster carnelian diamond ring in 18k gold and silver
Located in PARIS, FR
Circular ring centered with an orange cabochon-cut carnelian, set in silver. The back is closed and reflects a luminous sparkle through the stone.
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Silver
Platinum 10.95ctw Oval Sharp Star Sapphire Baguette Diamond Flared Ribbon Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Star Sapphire - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Grayish Blue Color - Sharp Star - 100% Natural -10.04ct (exact.) (10) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Tap...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Platinum Ladies Jadeite Jade Ring with Diamonds
Located in LA, CA
Oval shaped with a Double Cabochon cut. Measurements: 12.48 x 9.45 x 4.65 mm Weight: 13.72 grams (gross) Free shipping in the USA only.
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Platinum Ladies Jadeite Jade Ring with Diamonds
Located in LA, CA
Oval shaped with a Double Cabochon cut. Measurements: 15.59 x 10.97 x 5.11 mm Weight: 14.99 grams (gross) Free shipping in the USA only.
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
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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