12k Gold Antique Rectangular Cameo Ring, Right Facing Bust
Located in Fairfield, CT
12k rose gold ring. This lovely antique rectangular cameo ring has an orange background with a creamy white foreground of a handsome profile bust, facing to the right, and decorated ...
Gold
Cameo, Diamonds, Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Retrò ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central cameo surrounded by a frame of diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphires.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Victorian 15k Yellow Gold Agate Cameo Cocktail Ring, Circa 1890
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique Victorian carved agate and 15k yellow gold cameo ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Agate, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Agate Cameo 18 Karat Rose Gold Antique Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold, owl hallmark. Important antique ring, of round shape, it is decorated with a cameo on agate representing the profile of a warrior helmeted in broad closed...
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 18K Gold Italian Shell Cameo Ring, Hand-Carved Portrait
Located in Miami, FL
A beautifully preserved vintage mid-20th century Italian cameo ring, crafted in solid 18K yellow gold and showcasing a finely hand-carved shell cameo portrait.
18k Gold
Gold Ring with Hand-Carved Cameo of a Young Woman
Located in Berlin, BE
A finely crafted ring featuring a beautifully hand-carved cameo depicting a young woman, set in 14k white gold.
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$720Sale Price|20% Off
Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Hardstone Cameo Ring, England Circa 1890
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This Hardstone Cameo Ring is done in 14K Yellow Gold. It is done Black Agate with a women in relief wearing Medieval costume.
Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Michaelange Carnelian Cameo 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. Magnificent antique ring it is decorated with a two layers cameo on carnelian, representing the profile of Michelangelo.
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Italian 18 Karat Gold Carved Coral Cameo & Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Carved Coral Cameo & Diamond Ring composed of 18k yellow gold.
Coral, Diamond, 10k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Cameo Ring Size 10.25 #19196
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Cameo Ring Size 10.25 This gorgeous cameo ring is crafted from 14K yellow gold and features a beautiful single cut diamond that adds the perfect sparkle...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Ring Flexible Size 8.25 #18353
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Ring Size 8.25 This elegant cameo ring features a lovely lady in profile set in classic 18K yellow gold.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Opal Ring Carved Cameo 14K Gold Vintage Face Cocktail
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Opal Ring Cameo 14K Gold Vintage Face Cocktail This gorgeous vintage ring is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow Gold and set with natural carved Opal cameo and diamond.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Etched Yellow Gold Prong Set Carved Coral Cameo Ring
Located in New York, NY
A striking antique cameo ring crafted in yellow gold, featuring a beautifully carved coral cameo in a rich salmon-pink hue.
Coral, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Italian 18k Gold Hardstone Cameo Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
The portrait head, facing right, with short hair and clean shaven, in a later ring mount, ring size 8 length 29mm, width 16mm
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat gold Victorian Carved Agate Cameo Ring 1800s
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning floral and birds make up the surround on this 14K gold ring. Center is a Victorian woman. Victorian later soldered onto a modern shank. The ring is large in scale measuring ...
Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Coral Cameo Goddess Woman Ring Yellow Gold Antique Neoclassical
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely stunning and rare antique Art Deco - Victorian - Belle Epoque Coral Cameo Ring with a hand carved image of a classical goddess woman set in a gorgeous open work...
Coral, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sacchi Cameo Ring 18 Karat Satin Yellow Gold Roman Style
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
Roman Style Cameo Ring in Satin Yellow Gold, from Sacchi’s "Rome" Collection, hand-crafted with lost-wax casting technique.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Renaissance 18kt Gold Agate Cameo Men's Ring Depicting Charles V
Located in Firenze, IT
This cameo, set in a contemporary 18k gold setting, represents a notable example of the engraving workmanship taken up by the Roman tradition during the Renaissance.
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 10k Yellow Gold Tigers Eye Cameo and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage ring showcases a beautifully carved tiger’s eye cameo, displaying rich golden-brown chatoyancy that shifts with the light.
Diamond, Tiger's Eye, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 14k Gold & Carved Agate Cameo Signet Style Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Victorian ring. In 14k gold. With a carved agate cameo cabochon of a man in profile.
Agate, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Cameo 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Handcrafted in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1970s yellow gold 18 karat ring with shell cameo. Cameo size: 22 x 12 millimeters / 0.866 x 0.472 inches.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Yellow Gold Rectangular Carved Green Petite Cameo Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (1) Natural Green Stone - Rectangular Cut - Bezel Set - Soft Green Color w/ White Carving - 15 x 6.7mm (approx.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow gold (Stamped 18k) Total Wei...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Shell Ruby Vintage Ring - 14k Carved Cameo .20ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 1 size for $40 Era: Vintage Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Shell Cut: Carved Cameo Natural Rubies Tr...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian High Relief Cameo of Young Maiden in 14K Gold Ring
Located in Venice, CA
This 14k gold ring features an exquisitely carved shell cameo in a very high relief.
Gold, 14k Gold
14k Yellow Gold Unusual Left Facing Oval Opal Cameo Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
The cameo is set off with a twisted gold frame, and the ring is also adorned with a split style shank.
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Agate Cameo Ring, Italy
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 19th century Dimensions: 2,3 x 1,7 cm Ring size: 7 ½ The 19th-century ring features an agate cameo set in an 18-karat yellow gold setting.
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Georgian 18k Yellow Gold Hardstone Cameo Ring, Italy, Circa 1790s
Located in Firenze, IT
The ring consists of a hard stone cameo dated to the 18th – 19th century, which is set in a yellow gold setting.
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Goddess Moonstone Cameo Ring of 14k Gold, Circa 1890
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A mesmerizing antique ring featuring a finely carved orthoclase moonstone cameo of the Greek goddess, Eos, her features rendered with luminous translucence and mythic intensity.
Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Platinum
14 Karat Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Cameo Contemporary Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
14Kt Yellow Gold Mother Of Pearl Cameo Contemporary Ring Size 10.25 10.89 grams total weight 18.5mm by 15mm
14k Gold
White Gold Shell Cocktail Solitaire Ring - 14k Carved Cameo Silhouette
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 4 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $30 or Down 1 size for $30 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Shell Cut: Carved Cameo Size: 20mm x 10mm Style: Cocktail Sol...
14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Shell Cocktail Solitaire Ring - 14k Carved Cameo Silhouette
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $35 or Down 1/2 a size for $25 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Shell Cut: Carved Cameo Size: 24.7mm x 17.7mm Style...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Red Coral Cameo Oval 10 Karat Gold Ring, Hand Carved
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning Hand Carved Coral Cameo bezel set Gold Ring. Wonderful 10K Gold Setting.
Coral, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Handcraft Coral Cameo 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian 14k Gold & Carved Agate Cameo Signet Style Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Victorian ring. In 14k gold. With a carved agate cameo cabochon of a woman in profile.
Agate, 14k Gold
Victorian 18kt Yellow Gold Cameo Bearded Man's Signet Ring, Italy
Located in Firenze, IT
Cameo on the shell depicting a bearded man in profile (25mm x 20mm) mounted in gold. Finger size 7 Weight : 13.4gr
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,600 / item
Carved Agate Cameo Horse Diamond Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
A stunning Cameo ring cast in 18-karat gold & illuminated with .40 carats diamonds.
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold
$2,159Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 10K Yellow Gold Elgin Cameo Watch Ring, Unisex, 20th Century
By Elgin
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful vintage Elgin ring crafted in solid 10K yellow gold, featuring a locket-style top with a carved cameo on one side and a functional Elgin Swiss watch hidden beneath.
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late Victorian 14k Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Ring/Greek Goddess
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Material: 14k Yellow Gold Gemstone: Shell Cameo Weight: 5.7 grams Size: 6 Dimensions: 22.6 x 12.1 mm Late Victorian antique ring portraying a greek goddess crafted in 14k yellow gold.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 18 Karat Gold Antigorite Portrait Cameo Oval Massive Cocktail Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Victorian massive ring crafted in 18K gold. The piece features antigorite cameo.
Gold, 18k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Ring 8.22 Grams Total
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Kt Yellow Gold Cameo Ring Size 6 8.22 Grams Total. Fine Victorian Style Cameo Three Dimension Ring.
Vintage Victorian Carved Shell Lady Cameo Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
Gemstone: Carnelian Gem: Hand-carved shell cameo (classic female profile), approx. 20 X 15 mm while the total length and width of the top structure, including gold flowers, is 32X22 ...
Yellow Gold
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
Antique 14K Yellow Gold Hardstone Cameo Lady Ring, Size 6
Located in North Hollywood, CA
It is done in 14K yellow gold and the band is beaded which gives a nice feel to the cameo.
Onyx, 14k Gold
Victorian Cameo carved shell 10k signet ring. Antique 10k Rose gold Signet ring
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1900s Size: 7 US Materials: Gold Gemstone: Coral Gem color: White Band color: Gold Style: Victorian Precious petite Shell cameo ring.
Rose Gold
Art Nouveau Coral Cameo Diamond Yellow Gold Ring, Circa 1905
Located in Wheaton, IL
The beautifully carved bust of a woman in profile is elegantly set in an elaborate 14kt yellow gold ring mount, which features a stunning scroll, foliate, and flower design.
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 14K White Gold Cameo and Onyx Diamond Flip Ring - VHK#615A
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate 14K White Gold Cameo and Onyx Diamond Flip Ring - VHK#615A Item Details: Year: 1930s Ring Size: 4 (Sizable) Metal Type: 14k White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 5.4 gr...
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Gold Ring With Hare Pinkish Agate Roman Cameo 1st-Century AD
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 1st century Ring size: 7 ¾ Dimensions (cameo): 1,9 x 1,4 cm Weight: 5,27 gr This delightful pink agate cameo of Roman production dates back to the 1st century and is set in...
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Hummingbird Painted Cameo Mother of pearl ring, Personalized Ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k Gold Plated 925 Silver Ring with Carved Mother of Pearl – Hummingbird Painted Cameo Jewelry - Miniature portrait of a bird ring - Antique, victorian style ring - Personalized Rin...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Vintage Handmade Yellow Gold Elongated Carved Shell Cameo Lady Portrait Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (1) Shell - Elongated Oval Shape - Carved - Bezel Set - Beige Base Color w/ White Carving - 28.8x15.3mm (approx.) Material: Solid 12k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 6 Grams...
Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Ring with Round Diamond
Located in Stamford, CT
14KT Cameo Ring with Round Diamond. 6.75 size with 6 grams total weight.
Diamond
Hermes Mercury Hardstone Cameo Ring Classic Victorian Agate Gold Deeply Carved
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a superb museum quality Victorian - Belle Epoque deeply carved hardstone Cameo Ring depicting an image of the god Hermes or Mercury in a spectacular high relief carved aga...
Agate, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Antique Amethyst Cameo Ring of 14k and 18k Gold, Circa 1860
Located in Lewisburg, PA
An exceptional antique ring centered with a finely carved amethyst cameo, depicting the face of a woman framed by a delicate halo of rose cut diamonds and half pearls, all set in 18 ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Gold Ring With Swan Agate Roman Cameo 2nd-3rd century AD
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 2nd – 3rd century Top size: 18 mm x 13 mm Ring size: 4 ½ Weight: 11.83gr The ring is characterized by a cameo from the Roman era, dating back to the 2nd and 3rd centuries, c...
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Cameo Ring Size 7 #18972
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Cameo Ring Size 7 This elegant 14K white gold cameo ring features a lovely lady in profile and is accented with one round single cut diamond.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$511Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Edwardian 9K Gold Round Onyx Cameo Ring with Deep Copper-Gold Patina
Located in Honolulu, HI
A rare and refined example of early 20th-century Edwardian jewelry, this authentic 9K gold ring features a finely carved perfectly round onyx cameo.
Onyx, 9k Gold
Rare Victorian Rose Gold Onyx Cameo Signet Ring Size 8
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
Rare and stunning Victorian signet ring is crafted from warm rose gold, featuring a cushion-shaped onyx that is deeply engraved with a profile of a head, showcasing the exceptional a...
Onyx, Rose Gold
Yellow Gold Hardstone Edwardian Ancient Warrior Ring 14k Carved Cameo Silhouette
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $60 or Down 1/2 a size for $40 Era: Edwardian Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Hardstone Cut: Carved Cameo Stone No...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Carved Shell Cameo Garnet Halo Ring - 10k 1.68ctw Silhouette
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 9k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Carved Shell Cameo Natural Garnet Carat(s): 1.68ctw Cut...
Garnet, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Pink Cameo and Blue Enamel Gold Ring, Great Britain, 1900
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Details Period: Edwardian, circa 1900 Origin: Great Britain Materials: 18K Yellow Gold, Enamel Gemstone: Hand-carved Pink Cameo (young lady motif) Weight: 18.2 g (0.64 oz) Height...
Gold, Enamel
Antique 14K Yellow Gold Malachite and Seed Pearl Cameo Ring MF02-080726
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This ring is crafted in 14K yellow gold and features a hand-carved Victorian-era malachite cameo framed by a halo of seed pearls, with delicate hand-engraved shoulders.
Malachite, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian Shell Cameo and Seed Pearl Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pretty ring features a lovely shell cameo that was beautifully hand carved in Italy.
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow 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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