1960's PIERRE CARDIN sterling and 14k gold mod ring
By Pierre Cardin
Located in San Fransisco, CA
This Pierre Cardin ring from the 1960;s is a great example of his bold, space-age style.
14k Gold, Sterling Silver
1960's PIERRE CARDIN large sterling silver & 14k gold space age ring
By Pierre Cardin
Located in San Fransisco, CA
This Pierre Cardin ring from the 1960's has a clean, sculptural feel that really shows off his space-age style.
14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Pierre Cardin 1970 Paris Geometric Sculptural Onyx Ring 14kt Gold and Sterling
By Jean Dinh Van for Pierre Cardin
Located in Miami, FL
Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the marks for the gold and the silver assay and signed, "PIERRE CARDIN 14K STERLING".
Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
PIERRE CARDIN 1970 Paris Modernist Long Necklace Sautoir In .925 Sterling Silver
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Miami, FL
Condition: The overall condition of this Pierre Cardin chain is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold.
Silver, Sterling Silver
Pierre Cardin Sterling Silver and Gold Kinetic Pendant, 1970s
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Winnetka, IL
Inspired by the Space Age, a rare sterling and 14K gold pendant by Pierre Cardin (b. 1922) with a moveable outer ring.
14k Gold, Sterling Silver
PIERRE CARDIN Sterling Gold Onyx Ring
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An incredible 1970's ring mad by Pierre Cardin of France. Sterling ring features a flat faced onyx surrounded by a 14k gold bezel.
Onyx, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
1970s Pierre Cardin Minimalist Sterling and Gold Ring
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Minimalist sterling and gold ring for Pierre Cardin. The 1 1/8" x 7/8" 14k and sterling ring with a flat rectangular square sterling shank embracing a 14k saucer shaped disk.
Gold, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
PIERRE CARDIN 14k & Sterling mod ring
By Pierre Cardin
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very mod, avant garde size 6 ring from Pierre Cardin. Made of sterling silver and 14k yellow gold.
Sterling Silver
Pierre Cardin 1970 Paris Geometric Oval Flat Ring in 14Kt Yellow Gold and Onyx
By Jean Dinh Van for Pierre Cardin
Located in Miami, FL
Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the marks for the gold and the silver assay and signed, "PIERRE CARDIN 14K STERLING".
Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dinh Van Paris Vintage Classic Duo Spiral Ring in Solid 18kt Gold and Sterling
By Jean Dinh Van
Located in Miami, FL
Geometric spirals rings designed by Jean Dinh Van. Stunning geometric modernist piece, created in Paris, France at the jewelry atelier of the iconic designer Jean Dinh Van, back in ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Pierre Cardin Gold Sterling Disco Mod Ring
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Sterling silver ring with hollow 14k gold ball element created by Pierre Cardin.
14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Pierre Cardin 1970 Paris Geometric Ring in 14 Kt Gold Sterling Silver and Onyx
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Miami, FL
Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the marks for the gold and the silver assay and signed, "PIERRE CARDIN 14K STERLING SILVER".
Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
PIERRE CARDIN 1970 Paris Sculptural Geometric Ring In 14Kt Gold And Sterling
By Jean Dinh Van for Pierre Cardin
Located in Miami, FL
Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the marks for the assay and warranty of the .585/.999 gold and the .925/.999 sterling silver, and signed as follows, "PIERRE CARDIN 14K STER...
Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
Pierre Cardin 1970 Paris Geometric Round Ring in 14 Karat Gold and Sterling
By Jean Dinh Van for Pierre Cardin
Located in Miami, FL
Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the marks for the gold and the silver assay and signed, "PIERRE CARDIN 14K STERLING".
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Pierre Cardin 1970 Paris Geometric Squared Ring in 14kt Yellow Gold and Sterling
By Jean Dinh Van for Pierre Cardin
Located in Miami, FL
Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the marks for the gold and the silver assay and signed, "PIERRE CARDIN 14K STERLING".
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
1960s Pierre Cardin Space-Age Bracelet
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Winnetka, IL
Space-age bracelet of sterling silver, 14K gold, onyx and carnelian by Pierre Cardin.
Carnelian, Onyx, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
1960s Pierre Cardin Ring/Space-Age
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Winnetka, IL
An ultra-modern ring of sterling silver, onyx and 14K gold by Pierre Cardin.
Onyx, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
Birthstone July Ruby Gold Bead Necklace, Handcrafted Fine Jewelry
Located in Westport, CT
A full strand of ruby with one cluster of 18K gold beads off center. The green agate at the clasp is a small surprise, you notice it when you put the necklace on. Ruby, 2mm x 3mm (I...
Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
$14,500
Size: FR 42 (fits very small)
1995 JOHN GALLIANO 'Pin-Up / Misia Diva' Houndstooth RUNWAY Suit Ensemble
By John Galliano
Located in San Fransisco, CA
This is a very rare John Galliano runway suit from the Spring 1995 'Pin-up/Misia Diva' collection, made in a fine black-and-white houndstooth that references classic British tailorin...
Chopard 18K Yellow Gold 1970's Bark Finish Lapis Dial 1970's Wrist Watch
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous 18K yellow gold bangle bracelet watch by Chopard, 1970s vintage. We love when watchmaking becomes jewelry, and this wrist watch is a perfect example of such. Beautiful bar...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
F/W 1994 John Galliano Runway Black Satin Double Breasted Oversized Pantsuit
By John Galliano
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an incredible black satin John Galliano oversized suit. From the Fall/Winter 1994 collection, a version of this fabulous suit debuted on the season’s runway as Look 16, mo...
$124Sale Price|65% Off
Givenchy Vintage ENAMEL Gold Long CHAIN NECKLACE
By Givenchy
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
1980's Givenchy enamel necklace with unique marble print amber, this extra long necklace could be worn multiple ways and easy to mix and match with your outfit. Feature Material: Met...
Pearl, Gold
Vhernier Milano Sculptural Cocktail Ring in 18kt Yellow Gold with Lapis & Quartz
By Vhernier
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring designed by Vhernier. A gorgeous piece with masterful design, created in Milano Italy by the exclusive jewelry house of Vhernier. This sculptural bold cocktail ring wa...
Lapis Lazuli, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold 5.4 Gm Ball Station chain Necklace, Italian 15.5"
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold 5.4 Gm Ball Station chain Necklace, Italian 15.5" 1.6 MM wide 15.5 Inches long Necklace Beautiful box chain necklace with ball stations, There are 19 b...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,550 / item
W 0.19 in L 17.5 in
5.41 Carat Octagon Emerald Station Chain Necklace in 14k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
5.41 Carat Octagon Emerald Station Chain Necklace in 14K Gold studded with octagon cut emerald. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look or dressy outfit. Eme...
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Paris Modern Kinetic Clash De Cartier Band in Solid 18 Karat White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Clash ring designed by Cartier. This ring is one of the most ultimate and popular creations by the iconic French jewelry house of Cartier. This piece is part of the Clash de Cartier...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1992 AZZEDINE ALAIA black lace RUNWAY dress with bustle
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Azzedine Alaïa, Runway 1992 A standout and cleverly designed piece from Azzedine Alaïa’s 1992 runway collection, this exceptionally rare black lace dress was documented on the runwa...
1990s Modern Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet 7 Inches
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous, mod style cuff bracelet is sterling silver. The face of this cuff measures 7/8 of an inch at its widest point and tapers down to 3/8 of an inch. It has an inner circu...
Sterling Silver
Bulgari 1980s Ruby Cabochon Gold Chain Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
1980s 18k gold chain ring by Bvlgari, with oval ruby cabochon (approx. 2.08ct). Ring size 7.25-7.5, widest point of the ring is 10mm. Marked: Bvlgari. Weight - 7.5 grams.
Ruby, Gold
1993 AZZEDINE ALAIA black lace dress with molded bustier
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare, black lace dress with blush pink lining and molded busier designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to spring of 1993. This is a very collectible and highly documented piece. Lace...
Azzedine Alaïa Black Viscose Knit Lace Dress with Integrated Bodysuit, SS 1992
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
This black dress from Azzedine Alaïa’s Spring-Summer 1992 collection is constructed from fine-gauge viscose knit. The bodice features a semi-sheer ribbed knit with an integrated body...
Vintage 1990s black and white wool suit Moschino Cheap & Chic
By Moschino
Located in LAGNY-SUR-MARNE, FR
Vintage 1990s black and white suit (jacket and skirt) by Moschino Cheap & Chic. The black and red version of this suit can be seen on the ICONIC Fran fine on the hit sitcom the Nanny...
FABULOUS Thierry Mugler Couture SS 2001 Les Solaris Blouse Top Sheer Net Leather
By Thierry Mugler Couture
Located in Berlin, BE
Stunning Thierry Mugler Couture creation, SS2001 Les Solarisées Collection. Extremely rare and fabulous vintage Couture piece, documented seen on the Runway. Dripping in celestial se...
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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