Cartier White Enamel Gold Modernist Cigar Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Greenwich, CT
Cigar bands, a loop of paper or foil wrapped around the body of a cigar, was used to advertise a
Gold, Enamel
$800Sale Price|20% Off
Architectural Black Enamel Cigar Band Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Architectural Black Enamel Cigar Band Ring in 14k Yellow Gold Crafted in 14k yellow gold, this
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
The Barbette Ring 1 Carat Diamond and Black Enamel Cigar Band
By LÖF
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A statement cigar band ring comprising of three separate bands joined together with a black
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Cartier 1970's Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Corona Unisex Cigar Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a cigar-style band intended to replicate vintage cigar band wrappers Depicting a raised
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
14K Rose Gold 1/3ct Diamond & Pink Tourmaline Cigar Band Ring with White Enamel
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the elegance of the 14K Rose Gold Diamond and Pink Tourmaline Cigar Band Ring, where
Diamond, Tourmaline, Enamel, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Natural Opal Diamond Ring Enamel Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Wide Cigar Band Sz 7
Located in Torrance, CA
oval shape, set into a luminous peacock hued enamel mount. The result is a vibrant and bright ring that
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Stambolian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Blue Enamel Cigar Band Ring
By Stambolian
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stambolian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Blue Enamel Cigar Band Ring This beautiful 18k Yellow Gold
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
22K Gold Cigar Band Ring Hand Engraved with Enamel and Diamonds by Agaro Jewels
By Agaro Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Mogra Floret Cigar Band Discover the epitome of timeless elegance with our handcrafted 22K gold
Diamond, 22k Gold, Enamel
Antique 14 Karat Gold Edwardian Era Rosecut Diamond Enamel Cigar Band Ring
Located in Crownsville, MD
Beautiful and unique antique Edwardian era circa 1900-1905 14K rose gold cigar band style ring
Diamond, 14k Gold
CARTIER Red Enamel Gold Cigar Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold and enamel ring, Cartier. Designed as a cigar band highlighted with red
18k Gold, Enamel
Cartier Red Enamel Gold Modernist Cigar Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Greenwich, CT
Cigar bands, a loop of paper or foil wrapped around the body of a cigar, was used to advertise a
Gold, Enamel
Cartier Enamel Gold Cigar Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Cincinnati, OH
a cigar band. A bright lipstick red ,fun and wearable. Signed and marked 18k, Cartier. Size 5 3/4- 6
18k Gold
18k Enamel "Cigar Band" Ring by Cartier c1970
By Cartier
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A whimsical 18k yellow gold and enamel "cigar band " ring by Cartier. The 5/8" high yellow gold
Elizabeth Gage Enamel Gold Gemini Cigar Band Ring
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Elizabeth Gage enamel and gold Gemini cigar band ring circa 2000. The astrologically inspired
18k Gold
18 Karat White Gold Diamond, Ruby and Black Enamel Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 18K white gold Diamonds: round brilliant cut = 1.06cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Ring Size: 7 (allow up to two additional business days for sizing requests) Weight: 20.15 grams
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Citrine Wide Band Cigar Ring Blue Enamel 14k Gold Vintage Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage citrine & enamel wide band ring (circa 1960s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold
Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage Diamond Enamel Flower Ring Sz 6.5 Wide Cigar Band Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
serves as the backdrop to a beautiful diamond set white enameled floral display. The wide cigar style
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage Diamond Red Enamel Ring Sz 6.5 Wide Cigar Band Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage diamond & red enamel wide band ring crafted in 18k & 14k yellow & white gold (circa
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Enamel Dome Cigar Band Ring Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant estate cigar band, crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Blue, red and green enamel dot the
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Gold and Enamel Cigar Ring
By Cartier
Located in Greenwich, CT
Cigar bands, a loop of paper or foil wrapped around the body of a cigar, was used to advertise a
18k Gold
Vintage Cigar Band Diamond 14 Karat Gold Enamel Ring 5 Flowers Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage diamond cigar band, crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. 6 diamonds total an
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier vintage Yellow Gold and Enamel Cigar Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Cartier Cigar Band Ring, 18k Yellow Gold, the top measures 5/8 inch in length x 1/2
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
La Nouvelle Bague 18k Gold Diamond & Enamel 20.8mm Wide Cigar Band Ring
By Nouvelle Bague
Located in Montclair, NJ
& Dark Bluish Green Enamel Work Weight: 16.50 Grams Ring Size: 5.5 (We CANNOT custom size this ring
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold & Enamel Cuban Cigar Band Ring Vintage & Rare w/Box
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
band) Condition: Great, minor wear to back of enamel Signature: Cartier / serial # Ring Size: 4.25
Enamel
18 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Butterfly and Black Enamel Fashion Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 18k rose gold Diamonds: 201 round brilliant cuts = 1.75cttw Color: G Clarity: VS Ring Size: 7 (please allow two additional shipping days for sizing ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Enameled Gold Cigar Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Greenwich, CT
Cigar bands, a loop of paper or foil wrapped around the body of a cigar, was used to advertise a
18k Gold
Cartier 18K Gold Enamel Cigar Band Ring, Vintage 1970's
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Classic, collectible Cartier red enamel 18K gold Corona Corona Habana cigar band ring. Size 7US
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1970s Cartier Enamel and Gold Cigar Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
An enamel and 18 karat gold cigar band ring, by Cartier, 1970s. Ring size 5.75. Signed Cartier and
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Red Enamel Gold Vintage Cigar Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Greenwich, CT
Cigar bands, a loop of paper or foil wrapped around the body of a cigar, was used to advertise a
18k Gold
CARTIER Red Enamel and Gold Cigar Band Ring.
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A Cartier 18 karat yellow gold and red enamel cigar band ring. Circa 1970’s. The ring is signed
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2001 Verdura Enamel and Gold Cigar Band Ring
By Verdura
Located in New York, NY
An enamel and 18 karat gold cigar band ring, by Verdura, 2001. The ring is a size 5 and is signed
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Optimo All Havana Polychrome Enamel 14K Rose Gold Cigar Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Rare antique Optimo All Havana polychrome enamel 14K rose gold cigar band ring Early 20th Century
14k Gold, Enamel, Rose Gold
Vintage Designer MAZ Large Blue Enamel Cigar Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
By Maz
Located in Honolulu, HI
Stunning vintage enamel wide cigar ring by MAZ. The ring is beautifully crafted in 14K yellow gold
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Cartier Cigar Band Ring Red Enamel Gold
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A rare Cartier cigar band ring, crafted from 18k gold, featuring red enamel. The vivid, bright
Gold, Enamel
Cartier Enameled Gold Cigar Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Greenwich, CT
Cigar bands, a loop of paper or foil wrapped around the body of a cigar, was used to advertise a
18k Gold
Cartier Enameled Gold Cigar Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Greenwich, CT
Cigar bands, a loop of paper or foil wrapped around the body of a cigar, was used to advertise a
18k Gold
Maz Yellow Gold and Enamel Cigar Band Ring
By Maz
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Maz 18k Yellow Gold Cigar Band Ring, finished in a Dark Green Enamel the top of the Ring
18k Gold, Enamel
Cartier Vintage Yellow Gold and Enamel Cigar Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960s Cartier Cigar Band Ring, 18k Yellow Gold with Red Enamel. The top of the ring measures
18k Gold, Enamel
Cartier Enamel on Gold Cigar Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1950s, 18k, Cartier. Emblazoned with the logo of the “Corona Habana” cigar, this whimsically
18k Gold
Cartier Enamel on Gold Cigar Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1950s, 18k, Cartier. Emblazoned with the logo of the "Panetella Habana" cigar, this
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Corona Corona Habana Red Enamel Gold Cigar Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Stamford, CT
1970’s Cartier Corona Corona Habana Gold Red Enamel Cigar Band Ring. 18k yellow gold Tested
18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
CARTIER Iconic "Cigar Band" Enamel Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Iconic 1970s fire engine-red enamel 18k gold "Cigar Band" ring made by Cartier. Enamel is in
Gucci 18kt Gold Enamel Cigar Band Ring
By Gucci
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Gucci 18kt Gold Enamel Cigar Band Ring Ring size 4.5
18k Gold
1970s Cartier Enamel Gold Cigar Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier 18k gold and red enamel ring designed in a cigar band motif. This is an iconic and
18k Gold
CARTIER An Enamel and Gold 'Cigar Band' Ring
Located in New York, NY
Cartier, An Enamel and Gold 'Cigar Band' Ring, designed as a tobacco colored red enamel medallion
Timeless Enamel Gold Cigar Band Ring La Corona Tabaco
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This romantic cigar band ring brings back memories of Lucy and Ricky. The front of this ring says
14k Gold
Wide Gold Cigar Enamel Band Ring
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Classic 18K gold cigar band ring featuring blue and red enamel. Ring size 8, measures 18.5mm at
18k Gold
Estate aMano 18 Karat Yellow Gold Havana Habana Cigar Band Style Ring
Located in Columbia, MO
you'll love for years to come! DETAILS: aMano Yellow Gold Enamel Havana Cigar Band Ring 18 karat yellow
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Enamel Gold Cigar Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
"Cigar band" ring. Made, signed and numbered by Cartier. 18k yellow gold with bright red enamel. It
18k Gold
Cartier Red Enamel Gold Havana Cigar Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Summerland, CA
Signed Cartier 18k. Red enamel Havana Corona cigar band ring. Size 6 Excellent condition.
18k Gold
Cartier Gold and Enamel Cigar Band
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
18K gold and red enamel "cigar band" ring. Made, signed and numbered by CARTIER. Corona
18k Gold
Cartier White Enamel Yellow Gold Cigar Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier, an 18K Yellow Gold and White Enamel Cigar Band Ring, consisting of a central engraved gold
18k Gold
$202,800
H 5.9 in W 7.9 in D 3.9 in
HERMÈS Birkin Sellier 20 Havane Matte Alligator with Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Forest Park, GA
HERMÈS Birkin Sellier 20 Havane Matte Alligator with Gold Hardware The Hermès Birkin Sellier 20 in Havane matte alligator is a rare expression of refined elegance and exclusivity. T...
Hermès Gris Meyer/Noir Mini Kelly 20 Verso Epsom Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Jewels Aficionado offers the stunning Hermès Gris Meyer/Noir Mini Kelly 20 Verso in Epsom leather, a truly unique and highly sought-after piece. The combination of Gris Meyer and Noi...
$439,000
W 0.45 in D 0.28 in L 0.52 in
6.47 Carat Paraiba Tourmaline Loose Gemstone, Oval Cut, Mozambique, GIA Certifie
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Offered loose by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills, this 6.47 carat Paraiba tourmaline from Mozambique is an extraordinary collector gemstone, presented in a refined oval cut and accompa...
Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$42,240Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.75 in L 1.63 in
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Aquamarine Diamond Floral "Cousins" Brooch
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. Aquamarine and Diamond "Cousins" Brooch in 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum. Circa 1964, featured on page 38 of The Jewels of Jean Schlumberger. The b...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$107,666
H 10.83 in W 13.78 in D 7.09 in
Hermès Birkin HSS 35 Crocodile Porosus Lisse Honey Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Berlin, DE
Hermès Birkin HSS 35 in honey and shiny crocodile porosus leather with gold hardware. The bag is in very good condition, has a small mark on one corner as pictured. Comes as full set...
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Cupid Arrow Heart Pendant Beaded Chain Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Cupid Arrow Heart Pendant Beaded Chain Necklace Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Chain: 18" long beaded chain Pendant: 20mm(0.79") wide, large size Weight: 22.20 gr...
18k Gold
Chanel Gift Box Minaudière Black Plexiglass GHW
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Black Plexiglass Gift Box Minaudière Gold Hardware, 2017. The interior is lined in black leather. Includes authenticity card, and dust bag. This pre-owned Chanel® item has b...
Rare Dior by John Galliano limited edition 2005 Peccary leather Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare Dior by John Galliano Limited edition 2005 collection (0008/1000 in the world) Peccary leather Saddle bag and sea green hardware. A true treasure, very good condition it comes w...
Vintage Rolex Day Date 36MM 18038 Walnut Birch Wood Dial Bark 18K Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Rolex Gender: Men Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Diameter: 36.00 mm Weight: 123.56 grams ROLEX Gent's 18K yellow gold, ROLEX Swiss-made wristwatch. Engraved with "18K" an...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Worn in Sex and The City 2, Iconic John Galliano Christian Dior Newsprint Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Being offered is the Iconic John Galliano for Christian Dior Autumn/Winter 2000-2001 Newsprint Dress WORN by Sarah Jessica Parker and lent by Vintage Luxury N.Y. for Sex and the Cit...
Chanel Jumbo Matte Ombre Alligator Timeless Double Flap
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Rare Item - Chanel Jumbo Matte Ombre Alligator Timeless Double Flap Bag iconic handbag crafted in Alligator skin and silver hardware. Red double front flap and signature 'CC' turn-...
Vintage Hermes Birkin 40 Gold
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Large vintage Hermès Birkin bag Condition : good, little marks and stains (see on pictures) Made in France Model : Birkin 40 Material : Ardennes cowhide leather Color : gold Dimensi...
Chanel Teal Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
- Circa 2016/17 - Teal - Exotic leather (Alligator) - Silver-tone hardware - Leather and chain-link shoulder strap - Front flap closure - Signature interlocking CC turn-lock fastenin...
$46,383
H 6.7 in W 11.03 in D 1.38 in
Hermès Black Tadelakt Leather Cheval De Bois Wooden Horse Kelly Elan
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Black Tadelakt Leather Cheval De Bois Wooden Horse Kelly Elan Product Details Xupes Ref: MML016 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly Elan Type: Clutch, Shoulder, Top Handle Serial Numb...
$13,920Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified Fancy Intense Yellow Radiant-Cut Diamond Halo Engagemen
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite engagement ring showcases a stunning GIA-certified Fancy Intense Yellow diamond, elegantly set at the center of a timeless halo design. The principal diamond weighs 1....
Diamond, 14k Gold
$176,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold & Platinum Fancy Vivid Yellow Heart Diamond
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This extraordinary solitaire engagement ring captures attention with its romantic and distinctive design. At its heart shines a remarkable 2.53 carat heart cut diamond, surrounded by...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum, 18k 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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