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
$900Sale Price|20% Off
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 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, Sterling Silver, Silver, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, 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
1983 AZZEDINE ALAIA deep brown semi sheer knit illusion dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Rare 1983 Azzedine Alaïa Semi-Sheer Knit Illusion Dress Exceptionally rare deep brown knit dress with sheer illusion panels from Azzedine Alaïa’s debut summer collection, 1983. A de...
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
Orloff of Denmark, 2.52 Carat, Deep Purplish Pink Spinel Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hua Hin, TH
Orloff of Denmark's own; 'Amaranth Treasure' This wonderful three-stone ring features a 2.52 carat purplish pink spinel along with two VVS2, F-Colored trapezoid diamonds on each side...
Diamond, Spinel, Platinum
Rene Caovilla Moss Green Alligator Skin Handbag
By René Caovilla
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rene Caovilla Moss Green Alligator Skin Handbag. René Caovilla's creations are entirely hand-made, using only the highest quality materials and this alligator skin bag is no exceptio...
Spectacular Alexander McQueen Runway Gown Black Silk Lace Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Berlin, BE
As if conjured from midnight sea-spray, this Spring/Summer 2012 Alexander McQueen gown unfurls like a dark bloom caught in motion. The bodice - sculpted close to the torso -disappear...
Versace F/W 2006 Plunging Ruched Ruffles Black Dress
By Versace
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Versace F/W 2006 Plunging Ruched Ruffles Black Dress Condition: size tag has been removed, fits like a small. A few small pulls by the zipper, see last two pictures, not noticeable...
$14,900
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...
Jade and Sterling Silver Choker
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous substantial silver and jade choker necklace. The front bib portion is comprised of layers of silver in different shapes on top of one another with a large rounded jade sto...
Jade, Sterling Silver
$414
H 9.06 in W 9.85 in D 1.97 in L 25.6 in
1970s High Quality Vintage Black Leather and Brass italian Shoulder Bag
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This rare 1970s Italian shoulder bag is a superb example of mid-century luxury, showcasing the sophisticated craftsmanship for which Italy is renowned. The exterior is crafted from p...
1978 YVES SAINT LAURENT metallic caftan cape and dress ensemble
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
This stunning Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche two-piece ensemble, dating to circa 1978, is made of a sheer silk chiffon woven with metallic threads forming a dense floral motif in ton...
DANES Vintage Black Silk Extra Long Evening Gown Maxi Dress
Located in Leonardo, NJ
DANES Vintage Black 100% silk Extra long Pullover Sheer mesh back Size USA 8 NWT's, Pristine Measurements in inches laying flat: length 66, pit to pit 16 to 18, smallest of waist up ...
Cartier Maillon Steel & 18k Yellow Gold Link Collar Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Maillon Steel & 18k Yellow Gold Link Collar Necklace From the luxury brand's iconic Maillon collection, this collar necklace is made of alternating steel and 18 karat yellow...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
Gucci 2003 Wedding Ivory Corset Gown
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Gucci 2003 Wedding Corset Dress by Tom Ford. Crafted from luxurious silk, this trained evening gown features exquisite appliquéd ribbons on the bodice, a central hook closure, and fo...
early 1980's MISSONI woven heavy sweater coat
By Missoni
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Heavy early 1980's Missoni sweater coat in a thick, textured knit, cut in a loose, cocoon-like shape that sits away from the body. The coat falls to above knee length with wide, easy...
$1,715
Size: French 40
Thierry Mugler 1980s Vintage Iconic Black Cotton Bustier Corset Strapless Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Enjoy this item as part of our Holiday Sale, for one week! Exceptional and Rare Thierry Mugler 1980s Vintage Black Cotton Boned Bustier Corset Dress Rare and hard to find, this stu...
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
$13,081
Size: IT40 - FR36 - UK8 - US4
Gucci by Tom Ford Black Rayon Jersey Cutout Evening Dress, FW 2002
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in London, GB
This Gucci by Tom Ford evening dress from the Fall-Winter 2002 collection is constructed in black rayon jersey with a self-lined finish, enhancing structure and opacity while maintai...
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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