John Hardy 18k Rose Gold Detailed Heavy Dragon Head Ring
By John Hardy
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Red Stones - Round Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Red Color - Eyes Numerous Round Brilliant Stones - Pave Set - Orange Red Color Material: Solid 18K Rose Gold Weight: ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Art Nouveau 14K Yellow Gold Cabochon Opal Dragon Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Nouveau 14K Yellow Gold Cabochon Opal Dragon Ring. This beautiful ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold.
Opal, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Griffin Conversion Ring 14k Yellow Gold Dragon Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Originally an antique Victorian era stick pin (circa 1880s to 1900s), the griffin is crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. The ring is mounted with the original stick pin. Our jeweler ro...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Le Baiser du Dragon Black Jade Diamond White Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
This ring from the collection is made of 18K white gold and holds a smooth black jade stone.
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian Carnelian Intaglio 14 Karat Gold Heraldry Men's Dragon Signet Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval carnelian intaglio, translucent rust red in color, set in a deeply inscribed bezel Depicts a crowned knight and shield that is emblazoned by two dueling lions with...
Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Le Baiser du Dragon Diamond & Red Enamel Ring White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Le Baiser du Dragon Diamond & Red Enamel Ring in 18K White Gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Cartier 18k White Gold Le Baiser Dragon w/Black Enamel Ring
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Hallmark: Cartier 750 54 27931A & French Hallmark Measurement: band is: 11mm wide x 3mm thick Ring Size: US: 7 European: 54 Weight: 18.8 grams Comes with Ca...
18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Carved Jade Dragon Ring Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage carved jade dragon ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Carved jade measures 24mm x 7mm.
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid Century Carved Lapis Lazuli & Diamond 14k Gold Dragon Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A bold and beautiful Mid Century Lapis Lazuli cocktail ring. Centering on a finely carved, reclining Chinese Imperial dragon lying in repose.
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier White Gold Diamond Set Enamel Le Baiser Du Dragon Ring
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k white gold diamond and enamel ring by Cartier from the Le Baiser Du Dragon collection.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
14kt Gold 1930s Carl Schon .75 Ct Cat's Eye Dragon Ring
Located in Towson, MD
Just about the coolest dragon ring made from a world renowned Baltimore, MD jeweler, Carl Shcon.
Cat’s Eye, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 18K Yellow Gold Carved Coral and Diamond Dragon Head Ring
Located in New York, NY
Estate 18K Yellow Gold Carved Coral and Diamond Dragon Head Ring.
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold
David Webb Modernist Carved Jade Dragon Head Diamond Platinum Gold Ring
By David Webb
Located in Greenwich, CT
Wear these virtues on your finger with this David Webb carved jade dragon head diamond platinum and gold ring. Subtly carved with visually exciting vivid green splashes of color, th...
Diamond, Jade, Gold
Cartier Le Baiser du Dragon 18K White Gold Diamond Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
Clean lines and a geometric design make this Cartier Le Baiser du Dragon ring a striking piece with a unique point of view.
Diamond, White Gold
Cartier Le Baiser du Dragon Diamond Ruby Tassel Yellow Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Le Baiser Du Dragon Diamond Ruby Tassel Ring by Cartier.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Sold|$3,150
Art Nouveau Carved Green Jade Dragon Ring
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Art Nouveau Carved Green Jadeite Dragon Ring Carved on both sides with foliar motifs, the front side depicting a flowering vine, this visually beautiful natural color Burma jade g...
Jade, 14k Gold
Alex Sepkus 1.58 Carat Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Dragon Ring
By Alex Sepkus
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval cut sapphire weighing 1.52 carats, deep cornflower blue Flanked by two round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.06 carat, eye-clean and white Sapphir...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Cartier Le Baiser Du Dragon Black Jade Diamond White Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This spectacular ring from Cartier's iconic Le Baiser du Dragon is inspired by gorgeous East Asian design elements, crafted in 18k white gold, set with a cushion-cut black jade and a...
Diamond, Black Jade, White Gold
Sold|$22,399
Cartier Le Baiser Du Dragon Diamond Ring
Located in Feasterville, PA
This stunning Cartier diamond is from the "Le Baiser Du Dragon" collection, it is crafted out of 18k White Gold, and features VVS1 Clarity E Color Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds, with ...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
18.52 Carat Mediterranean Coral White Diamond Yellow Gold Dragons Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Ring is available also in 18K Yellow or White Gold. This Ring has 0.02 Carats of White Diamonds. This Ring has a 18.50 Carats (3.70 Grams) ...
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier 'Kiss of the Dragon' Garnet Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Cartier ‘Kiss of the Dragon’ garnet ring set in 18k yellow gold. From the now discontinued ‘Kiss of the Dragon’ collection (also known as Le Baiser du Dragon) T...
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern 27.75 Carat Citrine White Diamond Yellow Gold "Dragons" Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, 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...
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern 27.75 Carat Citrine White Diamond Yellow Gold "Dragons" Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, 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...
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern 27.75 Carat Citrine White Diamond Yellow Gold "Dragons" Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, 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...
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern 27.75 Carat Citrine White Diamond Yellow Gold "Dragons" Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern 27.75 Carat Citrine White Diamond Yellow Gold "Dragons" Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Dragon Ring Conversion Griffin Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Sz 4
Located in Torrance, CA
Originally an antique Victorian era stick pin (circa 1880s to 1900s), the Dragon ring is crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. The ring is mounted with the original stick pin.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20.22 Carat Mediterranean Coral White Diamond Yellow Gold Dragons Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Ring is available also in 18K Yellow or White Gold. This Ring has 0.02 Carats of White Diamonds. This Ring has a 20.20 Carats (4.04 Grams) ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Coral, 14k Gold
Carrera y Carrera Dragon's Treasure 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Citrine Ring
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in Southampton, PA
The Carrera y Carrera “Dragon's Treasure” ring is made of 18K yellow gold and weighs 8.4 grams, boasting band thickness of 3 mm and top height of 8 mm, while top dimensions measure 1...
Citrine, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carrera y Carrera Citrine Diamond 18 Karat Gold Nanking Dragon Statement Ring
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Statement ring is incredibly rendered as pairs of intertwined serpentine dragons - kissing nose to nose With diamond eyes and four dangling bezel set diamond charms - 0.10 carat Sc...
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Masriera 18 Karat Gold, Champlevé Enamel Dragon Ring with .38 Carat Diamond
By Masriera
Located in New York, NY
This stunning 18-karat yellow gold enamel Dragon ring is designed with Masriera's quintessential champ-leve enameling.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jade Bridge Ring Vintage 22 Karat Yellow Gold Dragon Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Unique & stylish vintage jadeite jade ring (circa 1960s to 1970s) crafted in 22 karat yellow gold.
Jade, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18KT Yellow Gold Dragon Head Synthetic Ruby and Natural Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This striking vintage dragon head ring is crafted in 18KT yellow gold, weighing 32.05 grams.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Sold|$2,936
Cartier Le Baiser Du Dragon Diamond Set Ring
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k white gold dress ring from the Le Baiser Du Dragon collection by Cartier.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Cartier 18 Karat Gold and Tiger Eye Le Baiser du Dragon Cocktail Ring
By Cartier
Located in Zurich, CH
Bold and eye-catching 18 karat gold and tiger eye "Le Baiser du Dragon" Cocktail ring by Cartier, 2000s.
Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$1,195
Mings Dragon Cutout Dome Band Ring in 14k
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 5.7 Grams Ring Size: 9 (resizable) Stamped: "Mings" "14K" Ring Width: 9.9 mm Condition: Preowned
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21.52 Carat Cabochon Pink Coral White Diamond Yellow Gold Dragons Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, 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, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21.52 Carat Cabochon Pink Coral White Diamond Yellow Gold Dragons Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, 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, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21.52 Carat Cabochon Pink Coral White Diamond Yellow Gold Dragons Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21.52 Carat Cabochon Pink Coral White Diamond Yellow Gold Dragons Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, 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, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21.52 Carat Cabochon Pink Coral White Diamond Yellow Gold Dragons Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Cabochon Cut Turquoise Yellow Gold Dragons Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship ever...
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Cabochon Cut Turquoise Yellow Gold Dragons Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship ever...
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Style Mediterranean Red Coral White Diamond Yellow Gold Dragons Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship ever...
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Cabochon Cut Turquoise Yellow Gold Dragons Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship ever...
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Style Mediterranean Red Coral White Diamond Yellow Gold Dragons Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship ever...
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Style Mediterranean Red Coral White Diamond Yellow Gold Dragons Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship ever...
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Cabochon Cut Turquoise Yellow Gold Dragons Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship ever...
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Style Mediterranean Red Coral White Diamond Yellow Gold Dragons Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship ever...
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Dragon Claw Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Coral Orb Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Distinct & stylish vintage dragons claw cocktail ring (circa 1960s to 1970s), crafted in 18 karat yellow gold.
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Dragon Claw Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Agate Orb Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Distinct & stylish vintage dragons claw cocktail ring (circa 1960s to 1970s) crafted in 18 karat yellow gold.
Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carrera y Carrera Dragon's Secret XL 18 Karat Gold 0.18 Carat Diamond Ring
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in Southampton, PA
The Carrera y Carrera “Dragon's Secret XL” ring is made of 18K yellow gold and embellished with diamonds that amount to 0.18 carats.
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chinese Dragon Ring Vintage 18k Gold Coral Emerald Estate Fine Animal Jewelry 8
Located in Torrance, CA
Elaborate vintage Chinese Dragon cocktail ring, crafted in 18 karat yellow gold.
Coral, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Le Baiser du Dragon Diamond Pave and Ruby Yellow Gold Tassel Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
The ring is masterfully crafted from 18K yellow gold and set with scintillating diamonds and striking rubies.
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Winged Dragon Ring 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Eyes Band Fine Jewelry 8.5
Located in Torrance, CA
Unique & stylish vintage winged dragon ring (circa 1960s to 1970s) crafted in 18 karat yellow gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21.52 Carat Cabochon Pink Coral White Diamond Yellow Gold Dragons Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Ring is available also in 18K or 9K Yellow or White Gold. This Ring has 0.02 Carats of White Diamonds. This Ring has a 21.50 Carats (4.30 G...
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold
'Le Baiser du Dragon' Cartier 18 Carat Yellow Gold and Garnet Statement Ring
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A stylish 18 carat yellow gold and garnet ring by Cartier, c. 2003, from the 'Le Baiser du Dragon' (Kiss of the Dragon) collection, designed as a cushion shaped buff top garnet set t...
Garnet, 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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